Church Group Plans Events for Season in Bedford
The United Workers of the Church of Christ map a season of events after an all day meeting hosted by Mrs. Leslie R. Stacey. On April 7 they travel to Framingham for a Congregational conference, with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Edward F. Pike on April 21 at the church vestry. A fair is planned for September 11 and sewing for Emerson Hospital occurs at all day meetings. A food sale is set for April 17. Mrs. Roderick D. MacLean serves as group president.
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Roderick D. MacLean
U N Described as indispensable by church leaders
Sudbury mother Elizabeth M. Walker and Middlesex-Mendon district leader Mrs James L. Bartlett attended a Congregational women’s meeting with 601 churches present. Rev Walt W. Vankirk of New York, head of International Justice, urged that the United Nations is essential to U S peace and security and praised Eisenhower’s call to curb atomic weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Elizabeth M. Walker
Memorial Congregational Church
James L. Bartlett
Middlesex-Mendon
Walt W. Vankirk
New York
Department of International Justice
National Council
Christan Life
United Nations
United States
Theatar
Earth
U.N
Eisenhower
Family Life Series Starts at St Elizabeth's Church
Sudbury announces the first in a series of Sunday evening seminars on Family Life at St Elizabeth's Church Parish House. Rev Rollin J Fairbanks leads March 21 on Understanding Ourselves, March 28 on Understanding Our Marriage, and April 4 on Understanding Our Children, open to all with focus on those active in family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Rollin J. Fairbanks
Woman's Guild of the Church
Youth Fellowships Hold Meetings at Trinitarian Church
Concord meetings of the Junior and Senior Youth Fellowships were held at the Trinitarian Congregational church Sunday. Sidney Brown and Joan Levinson led the morning service, while Hildred Snelling led the evening worship on the tonic How To Make People Like Us. President Elimer Brooks Jr. presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Sidney Brown
Joan Levinson
Hildred Snelling
Elimer Brooks, Jr
Woman's Union Meets at Trinitarian Church
The Woman's Union gathers at the Trinitarian Congregational church with Dolly Cabot of Orchard House as guest speaker. Friday at 7:30 p.m. the Couples club holds a supper and program on Beautiful Glimpses of Europe by Ted and Emily Thomas.
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Concord
Woman's Union
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Dolly Cabot
Orchard House
Europe
Ted
Emily Thomas
Sermon Emphasizes Family Loyalty at West Acton Church
Rev Ronald H Noble of West Acton Baptist Church preached on As For Me and My House. Mrs Paul Richardson serves as Sunday School superintendent, guiding youth instruction and church education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald H. Noble
West Acton Baptist Church
Paul Richardson
Missionary to Speak at Acton Church
Mrs. Beryl Bowden Masters a Congregational Christian missionary from Southern Rhodesia will address the Acton Center Congregational Church Service League on March 25. After a family tragedy that left her husband crippled and children injured she found solace in faith and community aid at Warm Springs and in Auburndale.
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Acton Center
Beryl Bowden Masters
M . Silinda
Southern Rhodesia
Africa
Carolyn
Michael
Valley of the Shadow
Masters
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Southern
Rhodesia
Christophar
Robert
Umdali
Hosni Lda
Rhodesias
Ditie Tile
American Ee
Walker Missionary Homes
Warm Springs Foundation
Warm Springs
Guild Hears Talk By Lowell Oblate At Acton Meeting
Acton Catholic Woman's Guild met at St Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. Mrs Alice Maynard presided. Rev Joseph O Keefe of Immaculate Conception Lowell gave a talk on Marks of the Church. Plans were set for next Saturday's whist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Acton Catholic Woman’s Guild
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Alice Maynard
Joseph O’keefe
Immaculate Conception
Lowell
Union Evangelical Notes Lenten Services at Stow
The Union Evangelical Church of Stow outlines Lenten events with Stewart Cuthbertson of Gordon Divinity School as soloist and Pastor John D. Walden of Groton delivering the Humility of Jesus Christ sermon. Barbara Nelson to play organ in Jessie Lewis’s absence. Fellowship follows. Mission Night set for Saturday. C. E. members visit Union Rescue Mission in Boston monthly.
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Union Evangelical Notes
Stow
Union Evangelical Church of
Groton
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Union Rescue Mission of
Boston
St Elizabeths Mass Moved For St Patrick Observance
Mass at St Elizabeths Church was advanced to Tuesday evening due to a St Patrick Night party at the Town Hall. Parishioners are advised they may eat meat on Friday this week because of a special dispensation for the Feast of St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Town Hall
Call unto Me and Great and Mighty Things Revealed
A sermon reflecting on Jeremiah 33 3. It asserts worldly success is nothing next to knowing and doing the great and mighty things God reveals to the humble when they call on Him and He is with them.
The New Commandment in Jesus Lesson
In the upper room Jesus washes the disciples feet and sets an example of service. He gives a new commandment to love one another, a test of true Christian faith, showing love as proof of following Christ.
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Jesus
Peter
Twin Girls Baptized in West Acton
Twin sisters Carol Ann and Keren Marie Sherry were baptized at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church in West Acton with Rev Daniel F Riordan officiating. A reception followed at the parents home. The girls, born November 16, are the youngest of four children of Richard Dudley Sherry and wife at 293 Central Street. Godfather Charles Lavery and godmother Eleanor Keefe attended. The father is a veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
Carol Ann Sherry
Keren Marie Sherry
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Daniel F. Riordan
Richard Dudley Sherry
Central Street
Richard
Dennis
Charles Lavery
Eleanor Keefe
Sherry
Forty Hours Devotion at St Bernard’s
Concord announces the Forty Hours Devotion opening in St. Bernard's Church with high Mass at 8:30 am Friday and sacrament exposed all day Friday and Saturday until 9 pm. A Saturday Mass is at 8:30 am and Sunday ends with a 10 am high Mass and benediction. A St Patrick's Day whist party and dance were held at Monument Hall. Parishioners could eat meat on St Patrick's Day and Friday for St Joseph's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard’s Church
Tomorrw
Monument Hall
Parish Supper and Party at Concord Unitarian Church
The First Parish Unitarian church will hold an annual parish supper and party on Friday March 26 at 6 45 in the vestry with Dick and Beth Best as callers. The Senior Young People's Group meets in the vestry at 6 o'clock on Sunday March 21 for a supper meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
First Parish Unitarian Church
Beth Best
Special guests to perform at Trinitarian church service
Special music at the morning service at 11 o'clock in Trinitarian Congregational church. Cellist Mrs. John A. DeCamp Jr. of Bedford will play and be accompanied by violinist Mrs. Edward S. Nahigian. Organist E. Whittredge Clark of Bedford will provide accompaniment.
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Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
John A. DeCamp, Jr
Bedford
Edward S. Nahigian
E. Whittredge Clark
Santa Chiara Guild Meet at West Concord Union Church
The West Concord Monthly meeting of the Santa Chiara Guild is scheduled at West Concord Union Church on Monday March 22 at 8 o clock. The standing committee will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m and the senior choir rehearse Wednesday at 7 45 p m under director Mrs Theod Rose Rideout and organist Mrs Albert Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Santa Chiara Guild
West Concord Union Church
Theodore Rideout
Albert Lind
Trinity Church hosts lunch and guest speaker event
A church event at Trinity Episcopal Church features Mr. Higginbotham as guest speaker at 3 PM on Wednesday March 24. Lenten service follows at 7 45 PM. Holy Communion is scheduled for 10 AM on Thursday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Concord
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church Services in South Acton This Sunday
South Acton verses list Sunday worship at 10 30 Acton Universalist Church led by Rev Hugh Weston and Congregational Church at 9 30 with sermon by Rev David Thompson and an 8 PM adult discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Universalist Church
Hugh Weston
South Acton Congregational Church
R Ev
David Eompson
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Reading Room
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord invites all to Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 Reading Room hours are 10 am to 5 pm weekdays with evenings Wednesday to 730 and Friday to 9 pm A nursery is available for young children The Lesson Sermon centers on Matter with Bible verses from Isaiah and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy The Golden Text reads The grass withereth the flower fadeth but the word of our God shall stand forever
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Concord
Milldam
Main Street
Christian Science Services
Isiah
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Carlisle Unitarian Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Carlisle 1st Religious Society lists Sunday School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. morning worship at 10:45 led by Rev. W. Walter Hall with Mrs. Herbert A. Lee on organ. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Religious Society
Unitarian
Brandoch Lovely
Mark D. Elliott
R. W. McFarland
W. Walter Hall
Herbert A. Lee
William Shumway
Christian Endeavor
St Elizabeths Catholic Mission Sunday Mass at 9 30
Rev. Fr. York to lead Sunday morning mass at St Elizabeths Catholic Mission with services scheduled for 9 30 AM. Parishioners urged to attend and participate in the morning procession and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elizabeth's
Catholic Mission
Fr. York
Peater
Square Dance at West Concord Union Church
Tonight a square dance is held at West Concord Union church vestry sponsored by the Santa Chiarra Guild. Dance starts at eight with a caller and box lunch provided. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
West Concord Union Church
Santa Chiarra Guild
Maynard Finnish Mission Congregational Church Events
Rev Eino Hameisinen leads a midweek devotional March 18 at 7 30 pm with a social hour. The Martha Society sponsors a program and coffee hour. Sunday March 21 Sunday School at 9 30 am Christian Endeavor meets at 10 30 am and worship service at 11 am in the sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Congregational Church
Eino Hameisinen
The
Martha Society
Christian Endeavor Sociey
St John’s Ev Lutheran Church Glendale Street Schedule
The notice lists services and events at St John’s Ev Lutheran Church Glendale Street. Pastor Rev Gust Wuorinen leads Finnish and English services Thursday and Sunday. Calendar includes pastry sale Saturday and various church activities through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Glendale Street
Lenten Meditations at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church
Rev. Edwin V. Gorts leads a Lenten series at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings Maynard Maynard St. with weekly sessions at 7 30 p m on Wednesdays through April 7. Topics include T thirst It is finished and Into thy hands I commend my spirit. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Hasting St
Maynard-Stow
Edwin V. Gorts
Mt. Calvary
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Hastings Street
Maynard
Acton Quakers Schedule Worship at Boardman Home
Society of Friends meeting for worship held Sundays at 8:00 p m in the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 488 Main St Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 34360
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society OF Friends
Quakers
Donnell
Elizabeth Boardman
Main $T
Acton Center
Winifred Barrett
Acton
Money Talks A Dramat ic Dialogue At Acton Evangelical Center
The Acton Evangelical Center outlines Sunday events led by Rev Eric W Grimshaw including church school services at 9 30 am loyalty Sunday commissioning of Every Member Canvass ers pledge reception and a dramatic sermon Money Talks A Dramatic Dialogue. An evening pastor's class Pilgrim Fellowship and address by Rev George Bacopoulos are listed with March 31 Royal Tea and other week activities. The coming canvassers are named Leroy F Barnhart Robert J Bond Paul Cornwall Richard C Davis Frank Greenough Robert A Johnson W Donald Leslie Edgar Peterson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Congregational Church
Acton Center
Eric W. Grimshaw
Mr. Grimshaw
Pilgrim Fellowship
George Bacopulos
Congregational Service League
Victor Masters
Royal
Leroy F. Barnhart
Robert J. Bond
Paul Cornwall
Richard C. Davis
Frank Greenough
Robert A. Johnson
W. Donald Leslie
Edgar Peterson
Walter A. Stevsons
Dewey E.boatman
Norman G. Collins
Walter W. Custance
Arthur L. Freese
Raymond L. Hatch
Roland W. Johnson
Harold R. MacCleod
E. Clayton Steeves
Harlan E. Tuttle
West Acton Church Services and Choir Details
West Acton ST Elizabeth of Hungary note Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Betty Sexton organist Ruth Kennedy choir director masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 daily masses at 7 West Acton Baptist Rev Ronald Noble pastor Mrs Allan Cameron organist Mrs Anthony Hill Sunday School Supt Mrs Paul Richardson 9 30 morning worship 12 09 Twelve Niners 7 p m Christian Endeavor invitation to worship and study this Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Elizabeth of Hungary
Daniel F. Riordan
Betty Sexton
Ruth Kennedy
West Acton Baptist Church
Ronald Noble
Allan Cameron
Anthony Hill
Paul Richardson
Christian Endeavor
Churches Schedule Five Parishes List Names
Five churches list pastors curates and staff with Rev John A York Rev Edmund M Higgins Currie Rev James H Connolly Miss Esther Costello. Mass times are 7 8 10 and 1130 a m with Sunday school after the 38 o clock mass. Benediction 430 p m Stations of the Cross Fridays 330 p m and 745 Evening mass during lent Wednesdays 745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. York
Edmund M. Higgins
James H. Connolly
Esther Costello
Stations of the Cross
Mass Times and Services Updated for Parish
Reverend Lewis F. Kearn and Miss Helene Donahue organize Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 with Sunday school after the 8 30 mass Novena services are suspended on Fridays at 2 45 p m and 7 45 p m Lent evening mass moves to Wednesday at 7 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Kearn
Helene Donahue
Walden Street Church Service and Programs Update
Rev Robert H Barber leads morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon titled What Think Ye of Christ. The junior choir rehearses at 9 a m and church school serves Grades 3 through 8 with Mrs Ralph Hemenway as superintendent. An evening Yeeush Fellowship gathering is scheduled for 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinifarian Congregational Church
Walden Street
Robert H. Barber
Waittredge Clark
Ralph* Hemenway
Christ
Yeeush
Trinity Church Schedule at Episcopal Elsi Street
The Trinity Church on Episcopal Elsi Street lists services by Rev. Wm. H. Clark rector. 8 a.m. Holy Communion then 9 30 a m Morning prayer and church school and 11 a m Morning prayer and 8 p m Confirmation class with Mrs. Margaret Rideout as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Clark
Margaret Rideout
First Parish in Concord Service with Sermon on Kingdom
Rev. Edward P. Daniels will lead morning worship at 11 with organist Philip W. Trumbull at the organ. Church school for grades 8 and 9 meets at 10:15 and nursery care is available at 10:50. Sermon topic: How Far the Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edward P. Daniels
D.D. Lexington Road
Philip W. Trumbull
Evangelical Free Church Service Schedule
Rev Hyland Richmond, pastor leads Bible school for all ages at 10 15 am. Morning worship at 11 15 am features a sermon by the minister. Evening gospel service at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
Hyland Richmond
West Concord Union Church Service Schedule
Sunday service at 9 30 a m with morning worship by the minister Reverend Edwin B Nylen. Church School runs 10 45 for beginners and kindergarten and 9 30 for grades one through twelve with Henry W Harmon as superintendent. Nursery care provided during worship. Organist Mrs Nina Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Union Church
Edwin B. Nylen
Nina Lind
Henry W. Harmon
Bedford Church of Christ Notices
Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford. Mrs Leitia M Blake organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school at 9 30. Sunday worship service at 10 45 with sermon by the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Congregational
Marvin L. Derby
Great Road
Bedford
Leitia M. Blake
Parish Services And Catholic Mass Times Noted
First Parish Unitarians list interim minister Rev Dr Oscar Hawes and Sunday school at 9 45 with morning service at 11 and special music. St Michael’s Church in Bedford notes Rev William E Kerrigan pastor, organists Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery, masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 with benediction after the 8 30 mass. Our word lens traced to Latin and lentil seed likeness to eye lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish Unitarian Church
Oscar Hawes
Adelaide Newcomb
Organis
ST. Michael's Church
Catholic
William E Kerrigan
Great Road
Bedford
John Fitzgerald
Bernard Flannery
Sudbury Church Schedules Add Evening Service and Classes
Sudbury area churches publish mass times and services. St Ann's Church lists masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 with daily 7 30 a m by appointment for confessions. First Church Unitarian notes 5 p m service and Sunday School. Memorial Church in South Sudbury shows 9 30 a m Sunday School, 11 a m service with senior choir and organist, sermon theme Go. Pilgrim Fellowship to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Congregational Church
South Sudbury
Ernest Bodenweber
Matthews
Florence Fisher
Jesus Christ
Pilgrim Fellowship
Church Activities and Services This Week at Two Parishes
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr leads 9:30 morning worship at the Methodist church with a sermon Romance and choir anthem. Sunday School at 10:45 led by L. Roy Hawes. Youth Fellowship at 2:00. Choir rehearsals Tuesday at 7:15. annual meeting March 29 at 7:30. St Elizabeths Church lists services March 2 at 10 and 6, and a March 25 Life series final with Dr. William J. Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Jones, Jr
W. Hazarah Williams
Philip C. Putnam
Kenneth Mc Murtry
L. Roy Hawes
ST. Elizabeths Church
Episcopal Sudbury
Rollin J. Fairbanks
Richard Shacklett
Elizabeth H. Warren
Young People
University of Life
William J. Wolf
Bataan Hur
Robert K. Jon
Williams
Salloway
Ates
Robert K. Jones
Jt. Mary Dept
Sudbury
Methodist
Isaac Binks
Lanoon
Union
Unitional
Methodist Wiu
Tha Whitney
Maynard
Stow Union Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Stow Union Evangelical Church announces Rev. Robert Dempsey as pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Daring Daniels and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30. Capt O C Gevedon is superintendent of Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelical Church
Stow
Robert Dempsey
O. C. Gevedon
S. S
Daring Daniels
Christian Endeavor
Lenten Service and Activities At West Concord Church
West Concord Union Church hosts a 7 45 pm mid week Lenten service on Wednesday March 17 with a Turkey work film. Square dances sponsored by the Santa Chiarra Guild begin Thursday March 18 at 8 pm and the Skutters bowl again March 19 at 7 45 pm. Both junior and senior high groups meet at the church Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
West Concord Union Church
Turkey
Santa Chiarra Guild
Skutters
Unitarian Service Opens Series on Belief
The ee ee Church announces Sunday schedule with Paul E. Killinger as minister and George Smith as organist. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. The pastor begins a series titled What is Unitarianism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ee
Paul E. Killinger
George Smith
John Miner
Gleasondale United Methodist Service Reminder
Rev Willard L Osborn presides at Gleasondale Methodist with Miss Delia Newman organist and Mrs Kenneth Robbie soloist. Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Weather note about cake testing for doneness included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndale Methodist
Willard L. Osborn
Delia Newman
Kenneth Robbie
Soio‘st
Pre-Sentendi Service and Parish Notices Across Churches
A scanned mix of church notices lists services and events from Saint Georges Episcopal and St Bridget’s along with Rodoff Sh Congregation. It includes Holy Masses Confessions and sermons at various times, Miraculous Novena, Sunday schools Youth programs Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and Lenten services. The document cites locations in Parisp Acton Street Sudbury and Maynard with several church leaders named.
Union Congregational Church Services and Activities
The Union Congregational Church schedules 9:30 Sunday ages six and 10:45 Sunday morning services with social music by the pastor. Junior C E meets in the packing hall Thursday with Boy Scouts Tuesday. March 9 features a Philathea meeting with Paul Pardy and music by Mrs James Miss Ethel Carls and Miss Alma Timpée. Choir rehearse at 7 30 and United Sentences day at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congr Chu
B. Paul P Mise Marion L J
Harold A. M
C.E. Paing
Boy Scouts
The
Philathea
Pars
Paul Pardy
James
Ethel Carls
Alma_ Timpée town
Sidnél
Martha Che Mildred Freeman
United Sentence
Supper 10 Percent Concord The ing and supper of League
A fragment notes a supper event tied to the League of the Filiarian church in Concord with unclear details about timing and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of the
Filarian Church
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Sys
Trinitarian Church
Mrs Masters
Guild
Lowell Oblate
Theible
W. Acton
ST. Bernard's
Union Church
South Acton
Carlisle
Gust Wuorinen
Mlack
Lyyli Fraser
Enza Dodge
Luther League
ST. Bernard's Church
Monument Square Catholic
JUR Lady Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catheolic
Trinity Church Episcopal Elsi Street
First Church Unitarian
Alexander Szent-Ivanyi D. D
James Greenawalt
Sudbury Methodist Church
Methodist Notes
Ston
Gleasondale
T. Georges Episc
David R. Cal Sudent
Jacob
Edward Ay
Servigg
S A.m
St. Onan
Rev. F. S. Mo’el
ST Bridgets
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Rodoff
Acton Street
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