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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
9
This guide discusses cleaning and refinishing common home items to restore luster. It covers porcelain sinks, enamel, blinds, and windows, recommending diluted bleach for stains, soft cloth polishing, and wax treatments. It emphasizes careful brushing for Venetian blinds and avoiding buildup on tapes and hinges.
Tips on scratch repair and finishes for tables desks and cabinets. Use polish wax or tinting polishes to conceal scratches and choose wax finishes in mahogany neutral maple or walnut for protection. Foaming cleansers keep fabrics and rugs fresher while rust and mildew prevention uses colorless sealants and mildew blockers.
Sgt. Nunzio Scaltrito son of Mrs. Francis Scaltrito of 5 Hayes Street earned the Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service with a rescue party in southern Japan. With crude gear he set up a 6300 foot camp to await daylight after aircraft crash. The 3rd Bombardment Wing L unit has pressed the war to the Front, using B 26 Night Intruders with combined firepower against enemy targets.
At the Concord Chapter American Red Cross annual meeting the 1951 52 slate was elected. John K Spring was chosen chairman with vice chairs Edward C Fleck John D Shaw and Mrs Stanton Garfield. secretary Mrs Gilbert E Bell. treasurer Frederick H Dominick. Directors include James M Austin Mrs Bell Mrs Clarence Campbell Dominick Mrs Henry L Haynes H Bigelow Hills Robert L Ramsay Mrs E W Renz Jr Shaw and James H Dee. Esther Burnham delivered an informal talk on the Red Cross role in civilian defense.
Bedford Rev Marvin L Derby pastor of Church of Christ preaches The Good Old Summer Time. Children’s sermon Feasting the Lambs and songs by Mrs Donald A Damon and Alfred H Webber. Youth meeting Sunday 5 to 7 for seventh grade to high school with social snack and program. Summer services start 10 a.m. through the season.
The transfer of three Marist fathers announced this past week includes Very Rev Richard C Roger S M, a Haverhill native, becoming rector of Bedford's Marist Minor Seminary and College on Springs Road. The transfer takes effect June 30.
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Young of Toronto visited Sudbury hosts Mr. and Mrs. John Copp at the parsonage on Sunday. Dr. Young is executive secretary for all education institutions of the United Church of Canada and preached at Boston University. The party toured Lexington and Concord with the Copp family, enjoying tea and local sights.
Bedford Mr and Mrs Richard D Powderly mark ten years of marriage with a June 22 anniversary. Mrs Powderly formerly Rita Belle Dunham of Acton and Mr Powderly son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Powderly of 166 South Road. The couple has two sons and a daughter and reside in Acton.
The First Parish church of Lincoln will hold summer services at 9 30 each Sunday morning led by pastor Rev Charles Marvin Styron. The schedule runs only through July as the church will be closed for August.
The article notes that the 200 inch Hale telescope at Mt Palo observes the farthest objects, with light taking about a billion years to reach Earth, traveling at roughly 186,000 miles per second.
The First Parish of Sudbury Unitarian installed Rev. Alexander Szent-Ivanyi on Sunday evening with about 150 attendees from nearby towns. Clergy from Unitarian and allied churches participated, and a reception followed in the parish hall. The 1797 church is noted as one of the area's finest.
Sudbury Dr David R Hunter head of Religious Education of the Diocese will speak at St Elizabeths Church on Sunday July 1. Mrs Donald Forbes will run a nursery preschool at the Parish House from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. children ages nine months to seven years may be left during the service.
The Rosary Circle of St. Michael's church held a picnic supper at the novitiate of the Marist Sisters in Framingham last week. They toured the grounds and the nun’s building housing 21 nuns, watched a bi color film on a Marist Sister’s path from entry to profession, and each of the 19 members received a medal and card on departure.
The Union Evangelical Church in Sudbury holds a bi monthly convent meeting at 7 30 PM as a preparatory service for the communion next Sunday. A church meeting follows as several new members are to be received at the morning service. Vacation Bible School runs July 2 for two weeks from 9 to 11 30 AM at the church with all youngsters invited.
The son of a Walnut Ridge pastor changes his stance after witnessing a deacon pay his father's salary. The three year old Danny Renard initially vowed not to follow into the ministry but now reconsidered, signaling a shift in his young view of church work.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord lists masses at 7 830 and 1030. Sunday school classes have closed for the summer and novena services are suspended until fall. Reverend John J Scollan serves as pastor with Mrs Walter Dow and David Gallagher noted as organists.
St Bernard Church presents a new monument with masses led by Rev Michael J Burke pastor and Rev George F Murray curate. Mass times include 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 with Benediction after the 10 o clock service.
Trinity Church Elm and Rev William H Coe Rector hold Holy Communion at 8 a.m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a.m Mrs Margaret Ridout organist Services also listed for First Parish in Concord Lexington July 11 15 22 at 9 30 o'clock with sermon by Rev Edward P Daniels Organist Mrs Kathleen Adams Ontario?
At 7 30 p m Rev Gunnar A Gunderson leads a gospel service with the Lord's supper served during worship. The pastor and a delegate will present a report on the Evangelical Free Church of America annual conference.
Rev Edwin B N Hylan ministers at the West Concord Union service with Mrs Nina Lind as organist at the First Parish in Concord at 9 30 a m.
In Rhode Island the Onegatee sect or Rev arder and Pastor sy Nebat Loo organize church services at the First Parish. The item notes an organist union formation and upcoming schedule.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 00. Reading room open on Mill Dam 24 Main street 11 am to 4 pm weekdays holidays. Nursery provided for young children. Subject of the Lesson sermon for Sunday Christian Science. Golden Text Habakkuk 2 14. Bible readings include John 14 12. From Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy on divine metaphysics and healing.
The first summer union service of Concord Protestant churches will be held Sunday July 1 at 9 30 am at the First Parish. Rev Edward Perry Daniels will preach. Participants include First Parish West Concord Union and Tri nials Congregational. All are invited.
The female bulldog of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Sanders at Fort Pillow, Tench, is raising two baby foxes kept in a pen with the dog after Sanders caught them.
Rev D Edward OBryan and Rev W Carter preside at daily Masses at 7 am and Confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm. Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 am with Lake Boone chapel service at 10 30. Benediction 6 36 Sunday eve and Miraculous Medal novena services Wednesday 7 30 pm.
Pastor Rev Eino Hamalainen leads a Thursday June 28 midweek devotional at 7 30 pm followed by a social hour. Coffee table sponsored by the church. No Sunday service due to Bible camp opening at Lake Clear South Carver.
Rev F S Mcielovee D C L lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 and weekday masses at 8 am Confessions at 3 and 7 pm Saturday are scheduled at St Casimir Church.
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. pastors the morning worship at 11 with guest organist Frederick Tittle and choir director Mrs. Victor Salloway. The sermon theme is Foundations of Reconstruction.
The article notes a church union event with morning worship and Sunday school for members. It states the church will be closed during July and union services will be held at the Methodist church.
Rev. David R. Cévell Rector and Mr. John Mugd Student Assistant listed for a morning prayer at 10:45. The notice mentions German dating and summer months.
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Miss Anne Derby as superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m Youth Group at 7 p m Rev Robert Dempsey leads Sunday worship Morning service at 10 45 a m Church events include Daniels 5 30 p m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Bible Club Thursday 3 p m Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m
Fragmentary OCR item notes a Sunday school service and pass at a location named The Gle. Readable names include Boal and Booth with unclear roles and a time near 1022. The record preserves the event reference without full context.
West Acton St Elizabeth of Bur raby Parish holds masses at 7 30 with Rev J S A Park while West Acton Baptist led by Rev David Thom offers 10 45 church service and church school. Evangelical Church of Concord scriptures by Rev Robert Dempsey in Rev Gunnar Gunder son’s absence. next week pastor resumes 7 30 service. Daily Vacation Bible School runs through July 6 with 9 am classes.
Sudbury 8T. Ann's Church and Memorial Congregational Church note July adjustments. Sudbury Wayland parish holds Masses 7 30 9 and 1 am with baptisms by appointment. Memorial Congregational cancels July services with morning prayers at neighboring churches. reopens first Sunday in August at 10 am.
Mr Murray Hammond lay reader in charge at St Elizabeths Church. Sunday July 1 at 10 a m Holy Communion and sermon by the Rev David R Hunter.
The notice lists Rev. Alexander Szentivangl and Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr leading services at 9:30 am with organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry. It records baptisms and Sunday School pin awards for numerous children including Dowse and Borg families and notes various Bible award wreaths and Bible recipients.
Rev. Marvin L. Derbyy and Mrs Leila M. Keorgan listed with addresses on Great Road conduct First Parish Unitarian Church service led by Rev. George S. Cooke with Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Services have closed for the day.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at St Michaels Church Masses set for 8 9 15 and 11 15 a with Benediction after the 9 15 mass Sunday school to follow the Benediction Mrs John Fitzgerald listed as organist and legal contact noted in parish notices
Acton Center schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Young People at 7 00 p m Friday night Lenten service at 7 30 p m
Rev. Carl A. Hempel leads Sunday school at 9 30 and service at 10 45 at South Acton. Rev. William Kopelke conducts service and nursery at 9 45 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 at Paste Church.
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