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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise ad rates and publication details

The Marlboro Enterprise Press Inc publishes the Enterprise every Thursday from 16 Liberty Street Marlboro Massachusetts with editor R W Currier. It lists circulation terms and subscription rates with a notice about reprinting typographical errors. It also notes eastern representatives Julius Mathews Special Agency locations in Boston and New York.

Concord Enterprise The Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St. Marlboro Maso R. W. Currier Aen Concord Tel Emerson Marlboro Massachusetts

Graduates of 1956 Proud of Scholastic and Civic Achievements

The class of 1956 is praised as well rounded with strong grades in academics and success in sports music publications student government and other activities. They are prepared for college or work and urged to build a better America with continued learning and responsibility. The piece notes youth awareness of a smaller world and the value of education amid life choices.

America

Reformatory Fire Attracts Huge Throng

A fire at the Massachusetts Institution for Correction wool shop in West Concord Tuesday evening drew a large crowd as two alarms were required. Acton and Lexington units responded with Concord firemen, inmate department crews, and farm superintendent oversight. The brick shop suffered smoke and water damage but 600 inmates were unharmed, located 300 yards from the cell block.

West Concord Massachusetts Institution For Correction Acton Lexington Central Station Concord Harry A. Patterson Harold Baker Edward Kelly

First Parish Supper Raises Funds for Church Repairs

The Stow First Parish Church Unitarian held an old fashioned baked bean supper in the Vestry. Sixty people were served and $60 was raised for the building and repairs fund. A Talent Dollar program offered each attendee 48 silver dollars invested for three months, benefiting church needs.

Four Children Baptized at South Acton Church

At South Acton Congregational Church Sunday morning Rev. Robert Burt officiated the baptism of Jeffrey Lyn Ratta Judith Michele Ratta Mary Kennedy Flood and David Smart Harrington. The church plans a Family Picnic and food sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main and Prospect streets with committee members listed including Mrs. George Williams chair and others.

South Acton South Acton Congregational Church Robert Burt Jeffrey Lyn Ratta Judith Michele Ratta Mary. Kennedy Flood David Smart Harrington Nashohartsmen’s Cly Main and Prospect George Williams Ewen Rankin Albert Coffey, Jr Charles F. Foreman Alverta Knight

Vacation Bible School At Union Church In Stow

Union Evangelical Church on Great Road in Stow hosts a two week Vacation Bible School daily sessions for children ages 4 to 14. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 9 start date with Mrs. Christine Hunter taking reservations.

Union Church Stow Union Evangelical Church Great Road Christine Hunter Gleasondale Road

Youth Fellowship at Evangelical Free Church Meeting Dates

The Youth Fellowship will meet at Wayne Perkin’s home Friday June 22 at 7 30. Emma Benson will lead the Bible study. Mid week gathering is Wednesday at 8 pm and the Men's Brotherhood meets June 28.

Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church Wayne Perkin Emma Benson Men’s Brotherhood

Chicago Alderman Deploys Personal Aid for Streets

Alderman Charles H. Weber organized a small repair brigade to fill two one foot holes in a Chicago street, marking a pattern of direct constituent service. He previously operated two snow plows a street sweeper and a loud speaker truck for residents.

Chicago Charles H. Weber Webster

Peptic Ulcer Treatment Seen From New Nerve Block Drugs

Dr. J Alfred Rider of the University of California Medical Center says anti cholinergic drugs may improve peptic ulcer treatment. The article notes a history of U S patent activity since 1899 with over 2 250 000 patents issued, about one fifth related to automotive fields.

San Francisco J. Alfred Rider University of California U. S

Called to be Saints in Rome and Today

The speaker cites Paul’s letter to the Romans, noting Rome as a vast empire capital yet a center of vice. He argues true saints live among ordinary people, drawing wisdom from peers, and urges all to strive for saintliness now by God’s grace.

Paul Rome

Strawberry Festival Planned by Carlisle First Society

Carlisle First Religious Society Unitarian will host its annual Strawberry Festival Wednesday June 27 at 6 30 pm on church grounds. After 8 pm entertainment will follow with Mrs Dorothy Clark as general chairwoman and a large committee including Karl V Struss Mrs Esther Wilson Mrs Marguerite Grant and several others assisting with tickets posters and entertainment.

Carlisle

Maynard Women Form Union Church Fellowship

The Women of Union Congregational Church elected officers Sunday after the 10:45 a m service to form the Women s Fellowship. Officers include President Mrs William H West and Treasurer Mrs Sidney E McCleary. Fall meetings are set for September 6 October 4 November 1 and December 6.

Maynard Unon Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship of The Union Congregational Church William H. West Wiliam O. Lit‘tig John Patterson Phyllis Wade Sidney E. McCleary Howard B. Case

Rev William Keech to Speak at West Acton Baptist

West Acton Baptist Church invites parishioners to hear Rev William Keech of Tilton New Hampshire preach Sunday June 24 at 10 45 a m The pulpit committee has invited him as a candidate for pastor A special meeting Monday June 25 at 8 p m will hear the committee report and vote on extending a call to Keech

West Acton William Keech Tilton New Hampshire West Acton, Baptist Keech West Adontist

Bible School Opens With 140 Entered

Carlisle Congregational Church hosts a two week vacation Bible school from 9 to 11 30 a m with 140 registered. Beginners lead by Mrs Robert B Dempsey and primary and junior groups led by Mrs Charles A Whitman and Mrs Lawrence Bearce and Mrs Virginia Jones.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church Robert B. Dempsey Charles A. Whitman Lawrence Bearce Virginia Jones

Lincoln church services and schedules listed

The First Parish in Lincoln St John Lincoln Center holds 9 30 A M and 11 A M worship with 9 30 A M Sunday School and a 7 P M Pilgrim Fellowship at Parish House. St Joseph s Church in Lincoln Center offers Masses at 8 10 and 11 30 A M and a 9 A M Sunday School. St Anne s in the Field in South Lincoln lists 8 A M Holy Communion 10 A M Holy Communion and sermon first day, church school weekly, nursery through Grade 8.

Lincoln Congregational Unitarian Bedford Street Lincoln Center Charles Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Parish’ House Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Morley Lush

Carlisle Church Services List for Sunday

Carlisle parishes announce Sunday masses and services at St Elizabeth's Catholic Mission Unitarian and Congregational churches. Reverend Fr York leads 9 30 am mass with religious school, Rev Kaucher at Unitarian 9 30 am Sunday school, Rev Dempsey at Congregational preaches 10 45 am with evening and midweek services scheduled.

ST. Elizabeth's Catholic Mission Fr. York

Vacation Church School Opens At West Acton Baptist

West Acton Baptist Church hosts a two week Vacation Church School from June 18 to 29. Sessions run daily 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Officers and teachers include Rev. Ron Noble as Principal and a long list of staff led by Mrs. Warren Silva and Mrs. Edward Cady.

West Acton West Acton Baptist Church Ronand Noble Warren Silva Edward Cady Charles’ R. Clark Lurose Patton Donand Thompson Elizabeth Burroughs George Neagle Arthur Lee A. S. Davidson R. Brine William Beranek Robert Patton Charles MacRae P. Grosse Betsy Locke Carlton Campbell Safford Sweatt Ronald Noble Jacqueline Micklay

July Pulpit Schedule at Evan gelical Congregational Church

The church lists July sermons by Eric W. Grimshaw Walter L. Howard Jr Duane E Webster Frank Duddy and Horace G Robson with deacons E Clayton Steeces Robert A Johnson Thomas Pearson and Russell Dow The Summer Services are at 10 00 with chimes at 9 45 The church closes August September 2 and reopens September 9 Grimshaw to lead a British Isles tour July 8 to August 14.

Walter L. Howard Jr Boston University School of Theology Boston Duane E. Webster Holden Frank Duddy D Massachusetts Congregational Conference Worcester Horace G. Robson Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply E. Clayton Steeces Robert A. Johnson Thomas Pearson Russell Dow William S. Dunn Eric W. Grimshaw British Isles England Scotland Wales

Wild Boar Survives in Continental Europe Forests

The wild boar has been extinct in England for over three centuries but remains present in dense forests across parts of continental Europe.

England Europe

Brotherhood and compassion on the bus and at work

The passage urges viewing coworkers and fellow riders with love and understanding. It recalls Romans 14 10 and St Paul to inspire brotherhood in daily life.

Christ St. Paul

Sudbury St. Ann's Church Mass Schedule

Wayland pastor Rev. William J. Carty lists Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 with daily 7 30 a m. Baptisms by appointment.

ST. Ann’s Church Wayland William J. Carty

Parish Schedule and Church News Highlights

Our Lady of Fatima in Sudbury lists Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 am with a Sunday school session after the 9 o’clock mass in the Town hall. Sudbury Methodist Church notes worship at 9 am until September and features youth directors and a choir with Miss Elaine Morrison as soloist last Sunday.

OUR Lady OF Fatima Sudbury Robert ’H. Hurley Upper Town Hall Sudbury Methodist Church Robert K. Jones Edmund Beebe Philip C. Putnam Kenneth McMurtry Elaine Morrison Briggs

Unitarian Service Plans Children’s Day Baptisms

Reverend James Hammond leads Sunday service on June 24 at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. James Greenawalt as organist and Mrs. Robert Dods as chair director. Children’s Day ceremony includes baptisms and dedication of children.

Firsteae James Hammond Tel James Greenawalt Robert Dods

St Elizabeth's Church Service Headslined by Sermon

Morning Prayer and Sermon led by Rev. Stanley F. Rodgers with Mrs. W. Burgess Warren at the organ scheduled for Sunday June 24 at 10:00 am. The service notes the church's leadership and music staff for the observance.

ST Elizabeth’'S Church Episcopal Sudbury Stanley F. Rodgers W. Burgess Warren

Memorial Congregational Church Service and Baptisms

Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury schedules a morning service on Sunday June 24 at 11 o clock with a music solo and sermon From Knowledge to Wisdom. At the Children's Sunday service on June 17 several baptisms are recorded including Elizabeth J. Palmer Andrew F. Howard Michael B. Deveneau Glen D. Cousins Donna G. Urgotis Karen E. Urgotis and Mark W. Dodge.

Glen D. Cousins Charles F Elizabeth H. Cousins Donna G. Urgotis Anthony P Marguerite M. Urgotis Karen E. Urgotis Marguerite Urgotis Mark W. Dodge Dana G Barbara W. Dodge

Bedford Episcopal Mission Service at Legion Hall

Bedford Episcopal Mission holds Sunday services at 10 45 a m in Legion hall Great road with Sunday school at 9 30 and sermon by Rev Marvin L Derby assisted by organist Constance Terry at 52 Great Road Bedford church notices outline address and schedule for the church and pastor.

NEW Episcopal Mission Legion Hall Great Road Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Bedford Constance Terry

First Parish Unitarians Hold Sunday Service

Rev. David C. Pohl preaches at 11 with sermon and special music. Sunday school meets at 9 45 led by Mrs Adelaide Newcomb, organist.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Michael's Church Service Schedule and Parish Details

St Michael's Church in Bedford lists Father Harold McDermott and Rev Arthur Flynn with organized masses at 7 8 10 11 12 and benediction after the 8:00 mass. Organists listed as Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery. Also notes soil conservation district coverage of land and farms in the United States with 80 percent overall, 85 percent farmland, and 90 percent of farms within districts.

ST. Michael's Church of Catholic Harold McDermott Arthur Flynn Great-road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery Mayses United States Soil Conservation District

Concord First Parish Worship and Sunday School Notes

The Concord First Parish in Concord schedules Sunday events with Rev. Edward P. Daniels speaking on An Easy Way at 11 a.m. Morning worship follows, and the school convenes at 10 10 and 10 50. Organist Philip W. Trumbull assists.

Concord Edward P. Daniels D. D. Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull

St Bernard's Church Schedules Sunday Masses

St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Sunday masses at 7, 8 30, 10 and 11 30 led by Pastor Rev John A York with Curates Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connolly and organist Miss Esther Costello.

ST. Bernard's Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Masses Listed

West Concord church schedules Sunday worship with masses at 7 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 o clock led by Rev. Lewis F. Kearn pastor with Rev. Thomas B. Morgan curate and Miss Helene Donahue organist

OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Helene Donahue

Trinity Church Services on Elm Street

Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning prayer with sermon by Rev. Henry Bird at 11 a.m. Rector Rev. Wm. H. Clark and organist Mrs. Margaret Ridout are listed.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout Henry Bird

West Concord Union Service Sermon on Mercies Theme

Rev. Edwin B. Nylen will preach at 9 30 a m during morning worship at West Concord Union Church with Mrs Nina Lind playing the organ. The sermon bears the title The Misuse of Gods Mercies.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind

Trinitarian Walden Street Service Speaker Rev. William B. Davis

Morning worship at 9:30 led by Pastor Rev. Robert H. Barber with organist Whittredge Clark. Rev. William B. Davis to preach the sermon.

Sty Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Stret Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark William B. Davis

Evangelical Free Church Services and Classes

Rev Hyland Richmond pastor leads a Bible class for all ages from 10 to 12 with a nursery for children up to three. Sermon at 11 on Half and Half Believer Followed by 7 p m sermon Heaven.

Evangelical Freehurch Hyland Richmond

Christian Science services to be held Sundays

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord announces Sunday services at 10 45 am with Sunday school at 10 45 am and a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 00 pm Reading Room hours are 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 7 30 pm Wednesdays other details invite all to attend and use the Reading Room A nursery is provided for young children during services and the church emphasizes healing through Christian Science scripture and Mary Baker Eddy writings

Milldam Christ Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Acton Friends Hold Sunday Meeting at Boardman Home

Acton Society of Friends begins Sunday worship at 8 p m at 489 Main Street Acton Center with Clerk Winifred Barrett contact 38 4360.

Society OF Friends Quakers Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main Street Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Sermon and Fellowship Plans At Delwood Winchendon Church

The evangelical Acton center hosts morning worship with Rev Eric W Grimshaw delivering a sermon titled Ke Splinters Serious A1. A 2 p m senior pilgrim fellowship meeting gathers at the church for an outing at Delwood Winchendon the summer home of the minister.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton ‘Center Eric W. Grimshaw Young People’ S Church Mr. Grimshaw Delwode Winchendon

Local church schedule pages in Maynard area

A list of Sunday school times and worship services for Rudolf Shalman Synagogue Main Street Acton Street Maynard and Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Hastings Street Maynard Stowline including service hours choir rehearsals and church activities for the week with contact details and regular meetings listed for each denomination.

Rudolf Shalman Acton Street Maynard

Stow the First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

Sunday worship at 11 o'clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery kindergarten and first grade. Church officers include Mr Paul E Killinger minister John Miner church school superintendent and Mrs Vernon Damon organist. Other services at 11 a m.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damon

Union Evangelical Church Service in Stow

Rev S Godlin Hall pastor Miss Jessie Lewis organist Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir Kalervo Hekkala prepare for Sunday morning worship at 10 45 AM scheduled at Union Evangelical Church Stow with details from the notice.

Union Evangelical Church Stow S. Godlin Hall Jessie Lewis Cyrus ‘Kendrick Kalervo Hekkala

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Note

Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla ministers the Gleasondale church with James Laffin at the organ. Church school convenes at 10 a.m. Morning worship follows at 11 a.m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Robert L. Hemmerla James Laffin

West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary Masses Schedule

Rev Daniel F Riordan presides at Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 with Betty Saganich organist and Ruth Kennedy choir. Daily mass is at 7 o clock.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Betty Saganich Ruth Kennedy

West Acton Baptist Church Seeks Pastor Keech

Sunday service at 10:45 morning worship led by Rev. William Keech candidate for pastor. Church announces special Monday meeting to act on pulpit report and consider extending a call to Keech. Vacation Church School runs Friday and Monday mornings.

West Acton

South Acton Universalist Service Notice

Rev James D Hunt ministers morning worship at 10 45 at Cer Main and Central Streets South Acton Community Universalist Church on Sunday.

Universalist Church Cer Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt Wes

Church Service Schedule Note

Rev David Thompson leads a worship service at 9 45 a m with Choir Director Charlotte Reynolds and Organist Ellen Tuomanen. Sunday school follows at 11 a m with nursery available during the service. Communion is observed on the first Sunday.

South Acton Congregational Church David Thompson Ellen Tuomanen Charlotte Reynolds

Burglars Steal Half Ton Safe in Scituate Store

In Scituate Rhode Island burglars dragged away a general store safe weighing about 1000 pounds. They discovered the contents consisted of two 15 dollar notes, leaving the cash short. The incident hints at a bungled haul and monetary loss for the store.

Scituate, R. I ULP

May Church Calendar Highlights and Summer Schedule

The page lists multiple church services and events across St Casim, St George, St John’s, Luther, and Union Church. It notes Sunday masses and devotions, confession times, weekday services, and summer programs led by Rev. F Ss Mi Pj Rev. Eino Ha Rev. Orville J. Hussell, Rev. William, Rev. Michael, Rev. Gerard, Rev. C. Thom, and others. It mentions a Day of Camp, youth activities, and an upcoming council meeting.

ST John's Luther Glendale Rev

School Class Hours Notice

Morning sessions scheduled at 9 30 with a 10 45 continuation option. Attendance requested for Middlese congregation.

Carlisle

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Parish Evangelical Church Robert H. Harper Maynard Church Wm. Keech N. H Bible School ST. Joseph’s Church Lincoln Road South Lincoln Walter F. Donahue Ethel Davis ST. Anne's IN 1St Religious Society Albert N. Kaucher Donald Lapham Robert Needham Robert Dempsey Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Frances Whitman Christian Endeavor Vacation Church Acton Mon Holy Communion George 'L. Bent Henry ‘Horton Leslie Burr First Parish Unitarian Church First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Concord Assemblies OF Gop Main Riverbank Rd Guy E. Mitchell MT. Calvary Evangelical Luther League Sra Nancy Uljua Ann Parker Gleasondale Pastor Very Sunda Yas Y Diy ST. Casim ST Georg Epi Fort Pond Union Con Rev. Orville J. Hussell Harold F. NJ School Harold A Marion Sunday Fall Chu Mason
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