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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1957
Page
7
Fragmented text references Bates College University of Maine and New England scholarships administered by a group in 1957. Readable details are limited but indicate local involvement and funding for student scholarships in New England.
A garbled OCR item combines tax and election notices with bids for a town fire department, road tar and other municipal work. It references Harvard and Philip L University, a March date, and a bid deadline. It notes bid acceptance, rights to reject, and town manager posting.
The column lists numerous birth announcements dated March through May in families from Maynard, Acton, South Acton, and surrounding towns. Daughters and a few sons are noted for families including the Smith, Morrison, Irving, Steinhauer, Mitchell, Rivers, and Teale households along streets such as Arthur Street, Seneca Road, Central Street, and Lincoln turnpike.
Mr and Mrs Bernawie Lay man formerly Susan Miller return to their home in Penn oi after a stay with their friends Mr Charles Miller of South Street and Mr and Mrs Robert Jensen of Sidney visiting their eight month old son and Mrs Jensen the former Shir Wittsie now back at East Street residence
Public Works Commissioners Frank P Kan Sharpe and John J iron call for bids on five separate proposals including a 1.2 to 3.0 ton truck and two power bueswes project near a three mile corridor of public works. Bids may be rejected if not in the best interest of the county.
At Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury the Workers Association held a luncheon with chicken and corn bread. Grace Hunt chaired the luncheon committee. Mrs. Desire Fall led the business meeting. A Second Mile dedication was given by Miss Eisie Simonds. Fifty dollars were raised for Angel Mission Negro Churches and Rider Memorial Puerto Rico. speaker Mrs. Michael Hough spoke of missionary work, furloughs, and life in Africa and South Africa.
Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church plans a Saturday 4pm departure to Boston for dinner and the Youth for Christ Rally at Park Street Church. Brigade meets Monday, Pioneer Girls Tuesday 7pm, midweek gatherings at Mrs Beatine's home. Personal Evangelism class Wednesday 7:30pm led by Rev Hyland T Wiehmond. Foreign Missionary Emphasis weekend runs March 22 to 24 with several speakers.
The First Parish Church held a painting bee last Saturday with many volunteers helping refresh the historic building. Pulpit flowers were provided by Mrs William McDonough and coffee hour host was Mrs Stuart Edgerly. Reverend James Recent appeared improved in health during the event. A mothering event and Lent sermon were scheduled for the church services.
Nearly 200 attendees joined Memorial Congregational Church Ledbury for a potluck supper on a Saturday. The event featured an old fashioned country sing and thanks to Homemakers and volunteers who helped with parking and church services. Flowers on Sunday honored the late E. Eaton.
West Concord Court Our Lady Help of Christians No 116 held a meeting on March 12 in the Church Hall with Mrs Julia LeSage presiding. The next regular meeting is April 9. On Sunday April 7 a Passion play will be performed at Thoreau School at 8 o clock, open to the public. tickets available from members.
The memorial event on Thursday March 28 is set by the Womens Association and the Homemakers. The menu features braised pork and many items. Committee members include Mrs Hazel, Mrs Williams Downing, Mrs Willue Witmee Glow, and Mrs Willard Ridgeway from the Homemakers.
The annual visitation of the Bishop at St Elizabeth’s will be on March month at 4 PM. Candidates for Confirmation will receive the Sacramental Bill of Hands administered as Bishop Lawrence or his team visit. The service aims to welcome the bishop and invite parishioners to join in prayers for the newly confirmed. Mr and Mrs Emery Tary and their three year old daughter Tide arrived in Sudbury last week and are staying with Mr and Mrs C Wyte. The event featured questions and discussion from local refuges who spoke to area residents.
West Concord Union Church hosts a Friday 2:30 p.m. gathering led by Mrs J Fred Enge Bretsen pianist and director. Friday night features a bowling party at Bedford at 7 o'clock. Junior High Fellowship meets Sunday at 5 p.m. and seasons at 7 p.m. The senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Adbert G organist and Everett Watts director.
Fragmentary notice mentions a Lent service at 7:45 and a Unitarian meeting next Wednesday with Big Page usual at 8 o clock, with a pre hour placeholder.
The Sudbury League receives National Board recognition to drop provisional status and assume full League responsibilities. President Mrs. John Lee highlights community work, a strong finance campaign, and anticipated growth. Standards include nonpartisanship, diverse paid membership, and local state national study commitments.
The Capt. Isaac Davis Chapter D A R held a Thursday meeting in Acton Town Hall with Mrs Malcolm MacGregor presiding. Dr George Walker of South Acton spoke on genealogy urging residents to investigate family backgrounds. Refreshments followed and plans for an historic town tour were announced.
Trinity Episcopal Church lists a teachers workshop Monday at 8 p m. Middlesex Council of Churches meets Tuesday at 7 p m. Holy Communion Wednesday at 6 45 and 7 15 p m followed by a Lenten study at 8 p m. Thursday March 28 Holy Communion at 9 30 a m women’s work program 10 a m to 2 p m with box luncheon at noon.
James D Agostine III son of Mr and Mrs Julian J D Agostine Jr of Charter Road baptized at St Elizabeth with godparents John E Mon Jr and Theresa Regam in attendance.
Mrs. Lee asserts the group can unite to bear full responsibility of a local League as required by Recognition Standards so that recognition is granted.
The annual income of the tow company is reported as six dollars.
Parents and teachers at Thoreau and Harvey Wheeler schools heard from Helen L. Bacon on exceptionalism past present and future. Dr. Robert A. MacCready discussed films Tuesday's Child and No less Precious about integrating retarded children into society. John C. Palmer outlined Concord elementary counseling development with Miss Jean T. Nelson introducing speakers. Refreshments served.
Concord DeMolay Chapter will confer the second degree on a class at the Masonic Temple led by Master Councillor Charles L. Williamson. Supper precedes the program under the Mothers Club of DeMolay. The prior Sunday’s obligatory service at Trinitarian Congregational Church drew many members to worship.
Courtesy of parents of fifth grade children the attendance award was presented to two classes in a tie. Mr Kress and Hare rington led as award presenters.
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