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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
4
Fragmented OCR summarizes June observances and Bath history with mention of hand tubs and muster memories. The text also references vacations in June and September, industrial workers exodus, fusion, congestion, and shifting schedules. Some lines are garbled but indicate reflections on summer patterns and public life.
At the 8:30 a m mass Rev Alexander J McCarthy administered First Communion to 37 boys and girls from Our Lady Help Church. Music by Mrs Frances Dow assisted by Sisters of St Bea o Waltham and Sunday school staff prepared the children for the rite. Students named include Jeffrey Viscarietto Carl Welsh Leonese Baker Ruth Besco Mary Crowley Phyllis tino Carol Fisher Mary Grant Brenda Hollowell Donna Loughlin Kathryn Ger aldine Marshall Judith Ruggeriero Roberta Sheehan Patricia Spinnelli.
The annual May Procession at Our Lady Help of Christians Church proceeded indoors after threatening showers. Miss Anne J. McNally was crowned May Queen with Mary Dacey and Marie Conlon as train bearers. the event was supervised by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Waltham, and benediction followed.
Memorial observances included a parade from Mill Dam to St. Bernard's Cemetery and back to Monument Square. Rev. John J. Foley and Rev. Edwin B. Nylen spoke, with the 23rd Infantry band providing music. Veterans of all wars marched, honor rolls for Spanish War, World War I, and World War II read, and parade marshal was Thomas J. Hayes with staff including Norman L. Scherer and Otis M. Whitney.
Ethan Murphy of Lincoln becomes district chairman replacing John Todd who may become Sachem Council president Hubert Blair. Melvin M. King of West Concord is re elected vice chairman and cubbing chairman Robert Mac Pearlane becomes district commissioner Alf Kargaard new Sachem Council executive announces changes and repeal.
Services were held at Trinitarian Congregational church with Rev. John Elmo Wallace officiating and interment at Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Mrs Hall born June 22 1875 in Brockton came to Concord in 1906 and was a member of the Eastern Star. She leaves two sons Henry of Reading and Richard of Kensington, a sister and a brother.
The council plans a meeting next Tuesday at eight o'clock in the old high school building. Attending groups include Concord Community Chest Morgan K. Smith Jr Miss Elmina L Snow Emerson Hospital Friendly Aid Society and several others such as Red Cross Home Service Salvation Army Veterans Services and Visit Association with Rolins serving as council chairman.
The West Concord memorial services drew large crowds despite threatening weather. Veterans from most wars joined a march from Sergt. J. Dunn square to Union church, where Rev. Edwin I ylen preached, led by James J Mansfield Post officers and other local veterans.
Concord fire crews from the Central Station responded to Box 24 for a car fire at the municipal parking area last Thursday. The vehicle suffered heavy interior damage.
The United States Senate temporarily adjourned to permit members to attend horse races at Bennings Park in Washington D C. The event reflects a lighter moment in congressional history as lawmakers departed in short order.
Concord announces summer swim classes at Walden Pond for ages through July 29. Miss Ruth Sheldon of Bedford will direct. Registration is set for Tuesday June 7 at Peter Bulkeley School and Wednesday June 8 at Harvey Wheeler School.
Mr and Mrs Eero Jarvi of Thomaston Maine host the final season meeting at the home of Mrs Ira E Creelman on Harvard road The Great Hale high school baseball team led by coach Bejuene visited Fenway Park last Wednesday afternoon to watch the Boston Red Sox Frank Vodoklys caught a foul ball hit into the stands by John Pesky during the game
A demonstration organized by the University of Massachusetts and the U S Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Mid West fruit and vegetable program aims to show new methods for handling produce. The event invites farmers and extension staff to learn practical steps for improved yields and quality.
A cordial invitation extends to all for Sunday June 5 with Golden Text from Revelation 4 11 and a sermon featuring King James Bible passages. The discourse presents themes of divine sovereignty, creation, and universal spirit expressing God as all in all and filling all space.
Rev Alexander J McCarthy and Mrs Organist will lead at Our Lady with organist to play weekly on Tuesday evenings at 7 30 p m. Parish notice directs parishioners to attend and participate in the service.
Sunday masses at 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 with 8 15 mass for children downstairs. A service in honor of St Jude is held each Tuesday night at 7 30.
The church lists a mid week prayer hour on Friday June 3 at 8 pm and a general service on June 8 at 8 pm. The Young People's Society meets as part of the church activities.
The Concord congregation led by Rev. Edward P. Daniels and organist Miss E. June Hood holds a Sunday morning service on June 5. Awards for the year will be announced and school classes display their work during the program. The minister will speak briefly and friends are invited to attend marking the school year’s close.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a brief line about a young people's meeting with an informal invitation to attend and a reminder to DM for details.
The Maynard Calvary Lutheran Church led by Pastor R W Meikkinen invites the congregation to a Finnish divine service on Friday June 3 at 8 pm with choir rehearsal. The Sunday June 5 schedule includes Lutheran Hour broadcasts at 12 noon and 12:30 pm on WLA C and WNAC followed by a festival concert featuring mixed choir, trio and duet selections.
June church activities listed include services at 11 a.m. English worship, Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a June 4 business meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Couple's Club meets June 7 at a member’s home with events coordinated by Mrs Henry Ketola.
Rev. Harry E. Goll directs services at St George’s Church Holy Communion occurs on the second Sunday at 8 pm and on the fourth Sunday at 8 am and 10 45 am Morning prayer is held at 10 45 am every Sunday except the fourth offering a regular weekly pattern for worship and stated exceptions.
Rev. F S Miaskiewics DCL pastor presides at 8 and 10 Sunday masses. Sunday school begins after the 8 o'clock service. Confessions are heard at 3 and 7 o'clock on Saturday.
Rev D Edward O Bryan presides daily at 7 am parish work. 64 Sunday masses 9 am. Confessions Friday 3-5 Lithuanian speaking parishioners 7 pm Friday. Italian priest Saturday 3-5 and 7 pm for Italian speaking parishioners. Novena service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Communion Sunday 9 am. Men to receive in body at 9 am. Lake Boon Sunday 9.
The Trinity Churches list upcoming services and study times. Rev Bradforn Mastings presides at morning prayers and a sermon, with children's worship junior youth and student discussions at set hours. Parish activities and communications requested by readers.
Fragmented note lists prayer and service times for a church event. Mentions Rev John, kindergarten, 9 30 and 10 45 a m, and evening 7 p m. References to holy vesper and SW 5 Henry. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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