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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
5
A church notices list details upcoming events and schedule changes for July. Rev Koponen and Rev Chase lead worship with meetings at 8 00 P M and 11 00 a M. A mid summer church social follows the service and a July 15 church family move and a school picnic are planned.
A church program in Massachusetts by a Pas sect leader outlines a summer season of music. The note mentions arranging service details and references Russell Lowell in a reflective, solemn tone.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday services at 10 45. Sunday school at 10 45. Wednesday evening testimonials at 7 45. Reading room hours 12 to 4 p m on weekdays holidays. Lesson Sermon June 30 from The Mother Church Boston Massachusetts with texts from Isaiah 55 1 and John 14 16 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 271.
Evangelical Free Church on Long Street announces a gospel service led by Pastor Harry P. Odland on Sunday June 30 at 7 30 p m.
Mrs Ann Root McGrath organizer notes a Sunday schedule with Holy Communion at 8 and 11 AM. Beginning last Sunday and continuing weekly through July 14 the Rev Kirk Cresap of Baltimore will preach at the morning service.
The First Parish in Concord holds a Union Summer Service at 10 o'clock on Lexington Road. The event invites attendees to join for a morning gathering and communal worship.
The Union Summer Service at First Parish is at 10 o'clock led by Rev. John E. Wallace of the Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street.
Rev. Michael J. Burke pastor Rev. Mark P Sullivan curate Mrs Juliette A MacLean organist announce Sunday masses at 7 8 15 and 10 30 oclock Benediction after the 10 30 mass
Rev W F Shaughnessy pastor and Rev Joseph W Sullivan curate announce Sunday masses at 7 830 and 1030 in the morning. Evening services include Rosary Litany and Novena with Benediction at five o clock.
West Concord Union Church on Main Street lists Mrs Nina Lind organist and C W MacWilliams chorister for Sunday morning service at 10 45 o clock.
The Civ il Service Commission explains how Execu tive Order No 9733 of June 4 1946 will be implemented to employ veterans and displace temporary and war service workers. It outlines two groups eligible for 10 point disability preference and restored eligibles and notes that open competitive exams may be skipped if enough qualified veterans exist to fill vacancies.
Pastor John H. Morgan presides as Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with worship at 10 45 a m Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 3 30 p m and Senior Endeavor at 6 45 p m following services.
South Acton notes that pregregations will be held at the Congregational Church with Harold Merriam as music director and Miss Mary Lothrop at the organ. Union services occur every Sunday in June at 10 45 a m with church school at 930 a m.
The Civil Service Commission outlines special examinations and probational appointments for war veterans with 10 percent or more service-connected disability. Executive Orders 9538 and 9644 broaden access, allowing eligible veterans to obtain permanent status or fill current vacancies, with a 90 day certification window extended by the June 4 order. About 20,000 disabled veterans have benefited since October 1945.
Winthrop Fairbank, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey F, tops the dean list after returning from three years wartime service and Semester at the University of Maine. Mrs Forest D Bradshaw and daughter Katherine travel Vermont by motor, enjoying mountain scenery. Mrs William Tufts visits Rockland Breakwater Me. Arthur V Howland heads to a Montana vacation. Ralph Dunsford and Barbara Titus announce birth of a daughter Candes Ann at Concord Hospital. Miss Anne Morgan sails for France for a motor tour of rehabilitated areas. Mrs Martha Forbes sails June 26 on Isle de France to Cannes, last home visit since 1939. Gertrude Halloran property on Maynard Rd transfers to Robert and Halli of Chatham N J, effective July 1. John C Hall returns from Nantucket where he led the State Selectmen's Association Outing at Sea Cliff Inn with a dancing party. Albert E Haynes directs the dance. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
Concord resident Elmer Lantz of Concord Wayland Road Lincoln mourns the death of his brother John Gilbert Lantz who died June 22 in Arlington in his 26th year. Funeral services were private. Mr. Lantz a Concord resident and Lions Club member. Buy Victory Bonds and Stamps.
The Red Cross Water Safety program starts next Monday July 4 with 160 Acton and Rowbery residents enrolled. Acton buses depart at 9:00 each morning from multiple pickup points including West Acton triangle Quimby square and Center town hall.
Acton The Woman’s Church Aid of the Center Congregational Church will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 2 30 in the vestry with President Mrs Thomas H Foster presiding. Reports will be heard and officers elected. Mrs Frank E Balsor will lead devotions and tea hostesses include Mrs Fred Richards Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Alfred Hansen. Nominating committee members are Mrs Elwin Hollowell Mrs Alfred Hansen and Mrs Fred Richards. All members urged to attend.
Martha Jones president of the Class of 1946 presented Superintendent Richard B. Greenman with class gifts totaling 156 dollars at the Acton High School graduation in Blanchard Hall on June 14. The gifts included 50 dollars to the Scholarship Fund 50 dollars to the Torch Fund 50 dollars to the State Lighting Fund and 6 dollars to the Class of 1947.
Mr. and Mrs. E W Kienow of Milwaukee Wisconsin are visiting at the home of their son and family the Orwald Kienows of South Acton
Acton Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert S. Zimmerman announce the birth of their daughter Georgia Allen Zimmerman on June 20 at Baker Memorial Hospital.
The Military Order of the Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts a Veterans Night on Monday with the Cootie band from Melrose and delegations from Hyde Park Springfield Fitchburg New Bedford Hartford and Rhode Island. The parade from Veterans' quarters on South Street through Main Street to Wood Square will conclude with an initiation.
John Purcell, long time public relations director on the Norden Bomb Sight project, announces the formation of his own firm, John Purcell Inc., with temporary offices at 80 Lafayette Street, New York. He retains Carl Norden Inc. for design work and lists clients including Manufacturers Machines and Tool Company Trayco Norden Laboratories Barden and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Tuehes Ose celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary last Monday. The couple, formerly of this town, now reside on River Street and live in Arlington Heights. They have one daughter and two grandchildren.
World cotton production for 1945-46 is estimated at 21 650 000 bales, down 12 percent from the prior year. The decline reflects lower yields and adjustments in major growing regions.
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