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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
6
The Marlborough Post issues listing for Enterprise Inc. details office address at Six Main Street Concord and Nine Thoreau Street residence. It notes second class matter status, weekly Friday publication, and advertising rates at 15c per inch for first insertions and 25c per inch for subsequent insertions with subscription figures.
The Decorod fixture simplifies making cartridge pleated draperies with 24 pins in ten minutes. Invented by Willi F. Binsack, it secures fabric on five tubular forms, offering adjustable, rust resistant design and easy laundering. Sold about 2.95 for 5 inch material. 2.45 for 36 inch. available via retailers and direct from Bin-Hay Corporation Rochester NY.
The Northwestern University Traffic Institute has been chosen by the Army to teach traffic control and accident prevention. Soldiers will receive an 18 day course to supplement practical training in Army schools.
Mrs Josephine dies planning a log cabin dwelling on the Dutch Hill road. The home will include a living room dining room kitchen bathroom and two bedrooms reflecting a luxurious design for the era.
The article notes cosmetics trace back to Cleopatra and ancient civilizations. It cites Cleopatra's mascara eye shadow and nail polish, Nero’s wife Poppaea’s white lead and chalk skin whitening, and early Chinese face enamel work, highlighting long history of beauty preparations.
A new continuous pine gum turpentine and rosin still is in operation at Lake City, Florida, marking a shift from 150 years of batch methods. Developed after three years by naval stores scientists, the small commercial plant runs faster and cheaper and uses less steam and labor while delivering resin of equal or better tint and quality.
The U S Food and Drug Administration officially recognizes five wheat categories: hard red spring, hard red winter, soft red winter, white wheat, and durum. U S production lags behind Denmark, Holland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
The origin of Scotland Yard traces to a courtyard corner building in Chi Cross London, long serving as headquarters of the metropolitan police. The name derives from a Scottish king’s visit centuries ago. The detective department moved to a Thames embankment site in 1890.
A new instant decaffeinated coffee product offers 97 percent caffeine free, convenient hot or cold serving. Just add hot water for full bodied flavor or cold water with ice for iced coffee, plus uses in shakes, puddings, sauces, and desserts.
Sudbury First Parish and The Methodist Church publish summer worship times. Services at 9 30 a m next Sunday and each Sunday, with choir music. Sunday School sessions suspended until September. Church closes for vacation June 29 and reopens in August, with plans to join Unitarian church worship during the break.
Frederick J. Duplissey to speak at 11 AM on We Must Choose. Senior Christian Endeavor Choir to sing Your People. Meetings closed for summer. Thirteen members attend Northfield Conference this year and will return with inspiration for next year. Church congratulates local graduates and wishes God’s blessings during vacation period.
Rev A H Niskanen pastor announces a Boy Scouts meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Finnish service Sunday 9 30 a m English 10 45 a m Congregation meeting Monday 8 a m Vestry Luther League meeting Tuesday 8 00 p m June 19 22 23 24 outlined for the St John’s Ev Lutheran Church events.
A playful guide suggests transforming simple rennet custard into elegant company desserts with toppings. It lists flavor pairings for chocolate vanilla lemon orange and raspberry bases, from bananas and mint marshmallows to peach slices whipped cream and candied peels, encouraging reader experimentation and surprise at success.
Chelan Washington ranks first in mountain goats with 6500 animals. Only four states exceed this total with Montana at 5000 Idaho at 4000 and South Dakota under 300. The piece notes bears have keen smell but poor eyesight.
Concord St Bernard's Church announces a monument event with Father Michael J Burke and curates Rev Mark P Sullivan and Rev John T Lawler. Masses on Sunday June 22 at 7 8 15 and 10 30 with Benediction after the 10 30 mass and Knights of Columbus Field Day on July 3 4 5.
Parish notes list Rev. W. F. Shaughnessy as pastor with Rev. Joseph W. Sullivan curate Mrs. John Kerns. Masses scheduled June 22 at 7 8 30 and 10 30 with a 5 o clock novena and benediction. June 24 confirmation at the Massachusetts Reformatory at 2 pm. Knights of Columbus Field Day set for July 3 4 5.
Rev John E Wallace presiding at Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street leads union services with First Parish on Sunday June 22 at 9 30 o clock with Robert J Wergey as organist.
Summer services will be held at 9 30 a m at West Concord Union Church Main Street led by Rev Earl K Sweatland with Mrs Nina Lind as organist.
The Episcopal Rev. Bradford Hastings will lead morning prayer and a sermon at 9 30 a m. on June 22. From June 29 to August 31 union services will be held with St Anne s of South Lincoln.
Odlund Pastor Harry leads Sunday evening gospel service at 7:30 at the Free Church. Attendees invited to join for singing and reflection.
Reverend Edward Daniels to preach at 9 30 a m Union services at Trinitarian Congregational Church on August 3 31 union services to be held at First Parish Concord details read like a church notice with dates and locations.
Sunday service at 10 45 with Sunday school and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading Room in church edifice open 12 to 4 on weekdays and holidays. Invitation to attend services and use the Reading Room. Lesson subject June 22 is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Biblical texts from Amos and Hebrews plus science and health Correlative passages included.
The 1922 Lexington High School class plans a 25th reunion in Concord this Saturday at a local dining hall. Neal Cobb of Springfield Vermont leads the 47 graduates.
A meeting of the Young People's Society of the Evangelical Free Church gathered in Holland at South Acton to discuss community activities and plans.
In Meadville Pennsylvania a short walk along Main Street links a kindergarten elementary schools high school vocational school and Allegheny College providing a complete education corridor without moving.
Sunday services led by Rev Norman with organist Wisi Jones and The Philathea group. Communion observed during morning service with donations noted and a future Bible class scheduled. Names and details appear fragmented but indicate church activities and a fundraising sale.
Community gathers for a dedication honoring Vaananen family members and Mrs Abe Save George in memory of the Rev. as friends and family attend the event at the local hall.
In a brief item the notice names Mr Carne and Reverend James Morning Christian in a union related entry. The fragmentary text offers limited context or dates.
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