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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
19
A fragmented piece by Ertta Haley reflects on wedding planning dynamics and the tension between families, roles, and traditions. The writer muses on who guides the event and how individual preferences shape the ceremony.
The text outlines three wedding formats: a large church ceremony with a formal reception, a mid sized event at a club or hotel with family and close friends, and a small intimate chapel or club gathering. It notes invitations, attire, and the division of hosting duties between families, with receptions at different venues and typical attendant customs.
A guide to pre wedding showers gift etiquette and party roles describes who gives showers and gifts for the bride and groom, including attire for groomsmen, clergy fees, and bachelor dinners. It details invitations, thank you notes, trousseau events, rehearsal activities, and seating order for ceremonies, with notes on home weddings.
Bedford First Parish hosts a gala lawn sale on June 23 on church grounds serving turkey dinner at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Supper reservations via Mrs Charles R Scrymgeour. Sunday service featured pupil-led program and candle light ceremony with awards and baptisms noted.
Last Sunday was Children’s Day with Sunday school groups singing and reciting. Infants Richard Nichols Paul Peterson David Dudley Gary Laursen Peter Pekkala Eric Pekkala and Paul Pekkala were presented for baptism. Daring Daniels closed their Summer program with popcorn and Bible games. Christian Endeavor held the Middl és ex rally at Groton’s Baddacook pond. A Tuesday interchurch game visit occurred in Shirley. Father’s Day worship is planned next Sunday morning with all fathers invited.
The daily Vacation Bible school of Evangelical Free church will begin on Monday June 25 and run through Friday July 6. Sessions start at 9 a.m. and end at 11 30 a.m. Children of the community are invited.
Rev Edward Perry Daniels marks his 21st year as minister of the First Parish in Concord. He arrived from Santa Barbara, California in 1930 and is now the town’s senior clergyman by length of service.
The First Parish church vestry in Stow hosts a strawberry festival tonight June 21 at 6 30 p m Two Youth Group members Carol Wetherbee and Linda Thompson will attend the New England Regional Summer Conference of American Unitarian Youth at Ferry Beach Saco Maine June 23 to 30 Alan Palmer of Maynard is billed as guest soloist at the church on Sunday June 24
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p m reading room hours 11 a m to 4 p m at 24 Main Street Mill Dam Cordial invitation to attend and use facilities nursery provided for young children True universe and spiritual law are taught in upcoming Lesson Sermon topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force Reading includes Biblical passages from Isaiah and the Bible and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The Ladies Circle of West Acton Baptist church meets June 28 at president Mrs Morong’s home with lunch. A June 23 food sale funds Hospitality House in Ayer aiding servicemen at Fort Devens. Burton Wayne and family visit Acton Center from Lansing Michigan. Friendship Society ends season with a weenie roast at Mrs Porter Jenks’s home.
Sudbury residents may view a weekend exhibition in the Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday June 23 and 24 from noon to 9 p.m. The show features Dorothy Fredey pupils and other Sudbury artists with Mrs Dey famed for trays and furniture decoration. No admission charge.
A stork themed shower for Mrs. Alfred J. Crowley was hosted at Mrs. Ralph E. Hawes home. Roses and forget-me-nots formed decorations, sachet diapers served as favors, and gifts for the bride were presented. Attendees included Miss Agnes Lavery, Miss Mary Lavery, and several local ladies.
Orville C. Rains reports a break in at his Hen house in Maysville Kentucky. Thieves stole a setting hen eggs nest and a box containing the whole shebang.
West Concord services list Masses at 7 830 and 1030 on Sunday. Sunday school classes close for summer. Novena services are suspended until fall.
Monument Square notices Rev. Micheál J. Burke pastor and Rev. George F. Murray curate announce Masses on Sunday June 24 at 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 with Benediction after the 10 o'clock mass. Church closed for the summer and Novena services suspended until fall.
The Episcopal Trinity Church on Elm Street lists services with Margaret Ridout as organist. At 8 a.m. Holy Communion and at 11 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Henry E. Edenborg.
Morning worship at 11 o'clock with Rev. Edward P. Daniel as preacher. The sermon titled The Ancient Sacrifice. Music by chorus choir with Mrs. Kathleen Adams at the organ. Union services begin July 1 at First Parish at 9 30 am.
Rev Gunnar A Gunderson leads a gospel service on Sunday June 24 at 7 30 p m with Rev Robert Dempsey of Union Evangelical Stow as speaker. Midweek service June 27 at 8 p m led by Alfred Davis. Youth Fellowship June 29 at 8 p m. Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 25 through July 6.
West Concord Union Church announces a mammoth food sale on the church lawn June 23 from 1 to 4 p m to fund its programs. Sunday worship June 24 at 10 45 a m includes new member reception and Holy Communion final summer service before the fall schedule. July 25 at 7 30 p m painting class with materials for an October 25 fair.
At Walden Street the church holds 11 a m Holy Communion and meditation by Pastor Rev. Robert H Barber with Whittredge Clark at the organ.
Bedford residents Mr. and Mrs. Ivan H. Smith and children Peter Bevever Sally of Hartford Street New Hampshire spent Father’s Day Week with Mr. Smith’s father. Sheila and John M. Currier of 106 South Road visited grandparents in Lynn. Headmaster Frederick Smith of New Hampton School reports Paul S. Sweetnam named to the honor roll for the second year, son of Floyd A. and Mrs. Sweetnam of Bedford.
The Thursday Garden Club of Sudbury met at Mrs. Luther M. Child Jr. home. Mrs. David Bell of the Extension Service spoke on Home Canning and Freezing. Club officers include President Mrs. Carleton W. Elims Secretary Mrs. Allan G Bowry Treasurer Mrs. Ralph W. Stone.
Rev Edward O Bragan pastor Rev William Carter assistant Rev John P Puttie conduct daily masses at 7 altar confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p m. Sunday masses 7 8 30 and 4 30 Lake Boone chapel Sunday 10 30 dedication of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday evening 6 36 novena services Wednesday 7 30 in honor of the Miraculous Medal
Rev. Eino J. Hamaleinen invites parishioners to Sunday 7:30 p m worship and Holy Communion with reception of new members. Welcoming refreshments in the vestry and open fellowship hour follow. A bean and wiener supper in New England style will be held Saturday June 23 between 5 and 7 p m. All welcome.
The St ed Church announces Sunday masses at 8 and 10 with weekday services at 8 am Confessions will be heard at 6 pm and 7 pm on Saturday.
Organist Frederick Tuttle directs the church with choir by Mrs. Victor Salloway. Nursery care available. Morning worship at 11 am features A Humble Man. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 7 pm.
Rev. Robert Bur} announces morning worship at 10 45 am and Sunday school for beginners at Union Congregational. The church will be closed for July with union services held at the Methodist church.
Rev. David R. Covell rector leads morning prayer and sermon with Mr. John Hurd student assistant on June 24 at 10 45 a.m.
Rev. C Ox Richardson leads Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Miss Anne Derby serves as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. The Youth Group meets at 7 p.m.
Rotor Dempsey and Palict lead the Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship starts at 10 45. Daring Daniels conducts the 5 30 p m service and Christian Endeavor follows at 6 30 p m. Bible Club meets Thursday at 3 00 p m with Cottage Prayer at 7 30 p m.
The Cleosendale Methodist Church announces Solviss Services at 11 00 a m with Pastor Rev Newell W Booth and Mrs Ellen Hadpata leading. Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with activities for all ages.
West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary offers Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 with Rev John A York pastor. West Acton Baptist led by Rev David Thompson conducts service at 10 45 with church school observance.
Sudbury and Sudbury Wayland parish listings show Masses at 7 30 and 8 30 daily with baptisms by appointment. Memorial church in South Sudbury notes 9 30 morning services and 7 pm youth program with Sunday School at 1 am and morning worship at 7.
St Elizabeths Church announces Mr Murray as lay reader in charge Mrs W B Warren organist services on Sunday June 17 at 10 00 am with prayer and sermon by the first parish unitarian Alexander Ssentivany minister lists June 24 at 7 00 pm installation service and related details
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. leads morning worship at 9 30 with organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry. Sermon titled A Humble Man. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. Baptisms listed for Linnea Dorothy Borg and others. Attendance rosters note Sunday school roll call and quarters with many names. Wreaths and bars awarded and Bible recipients listed.
The Church of Christ in Bedford announces Rev. Marvin L. Derby pastor at 27 Great Road. Mrs Jedean Blake is organist with a church residence. Sunday service at 10 45. Junior group meets at Be A 6, senior group at 6 pm. Senior choir rehearses Fridays at 7 30.
First Parish Unitarian with Rev George 8 Cooke as pastor and Mrs Adelaide Newcomb as organist. St Michael’s Church led by Rev William E Kerrigan with Masses at 8, 9 15 and 11 15 am and Benediction after the 9 15 am service. Sunday school follows Benediction.
The calendar lists Acton Center events: Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Young People at 7 00 p m and a Friday night Lenten service at 7 30 p m.
South Acton Rev. Carl A. Hempel leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 45 a m Rev William Kopelke conducts church service and nursery at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m
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