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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1955
Page
7
A Walworth district women’s group hosted an afternoon program featuring a wagon scene and hostess duties. Mrs Wink and Mrs Stoffel led demonstrations with newcomers and local residents taking roles in a character portrayal amid community attendance.
Fragmentary notes show Ly Ding Ly Ding as members of a society in Brandoch Reading, with references to a pastor and a 1954 event. Mentions Rev Jo of Folley in East Lex Carlisle and a graduation from a religious school.
A morning musical program is planned with Part 1 by Gual and a later 8 p.m. event. The service will be held at a combined Methodist and Congregational church with Mrs. John involved and memorial observances noted for sudbury.
Ambiguous text fragment notes devotion at a morning service and a meat-related event. The readable items include a church meeting at 7 AM and a reference to Ag mass. No clear participants or location beyond generic church context.
Local churches on Walnut Street and in Maynard Massachusetts announce a series of Lenten services. Evening homilies begin March 18 led by Rev. ion astor of Park Avenue Methodist. Palm Sunday April 7 features combined services and Easter sunrise at 6 AM on Summer Hill. If rain, service moves to St John’s Evangelical Lutheran with Easter Breakfast afterward. Churches invite daily prayer and weekly attendance.
The Sunbury Council of Churches hosts the fourth series of University of Life lectures in Sudbury with meals and talks at local churches. Dr. Paul Schilling of Boston University speaks on Christianity and Prayer on March 31 at St Elizabeth's Parish House. earlier lectures covered Christianity and Education by Dr. Clifford Moore and Christianity and Reading by Dr. Jeanette Newhall.
Sudbury hosts a baked ham supper on Saturday April 2 at 6 30 p m at Memorial Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Women’s Association and the Homemakers Group, with reservations via Mrs M Hamilton and Mrs Edgar Craig. Proceeds benefit church activities and local community groups.
Lenten services are scheduled at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton. Passion Sunday is on March 27 followed by Palm Sunday. Easter falls on April 10. Next Wednesday mass at 7 45 includes a sermon by Rev Thomas Barrett O P Dover. Stations of the Cross occur Saturdays at 3 p m.
At Carlisle's Congregational Church last Sunday evening Philip White and seven children provided special music for family night. Rev. Marvin L Derby of Bedford spoke at the Lenten service as deacons vote to join the Eastern Evangelical Free Church Association's pulpit exchange next Sunday. Rev. Robert B. Dempsey will preach at both Carlisle services with guest pastor Gustaf Erickson of South Ozone Park. The choir will sing in the morning and special music in the evening. Midweek services continue a biographical series featuring Johnathan and the Great Awakening as Philip White shares Christian life experiences.
A devotional reflection urges believers to wear the full armor of God and rely on prayer. It emphasizes human weakness and the need to cut pride to receive divine guidance and strength.
Acton society members and friends gathered for worship on a Sunday morning at the home of Nell and Elizabeth Boardman on 4th Street. Clerk Winfred Bacret recorded attendance and event notes.
Acton Center announces Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw leading morning worship on Sunday March 27 with 9 30 church school sessions for grades 5 to senior high and 10 45 sessions for nursery through grade 4. Evening vesper at 7 30 features the Junior High Choir.
Sudbury residents are urged to support the Easter Seal Drive. Massachusetts has 263 000 crippled individuals. $320 000 is needed statewide. The Easter Seal Society aids rehabilitation centers in Worcester Springfield and Boston. services include mobility aid, camps, wheelchairs, job placement, and education for crippled children and adults.
A Maynard whist party hosted by the Jewish Ladies Aid Society of Congregation Rodofim Sholom at the K of C Hall last Tuesday night awarded the Bell & Howell camera as grand prize to Mr Perkins of Haverford, Penn. High score by Mr Gibney of Littleton and Mrs Scully of Maynard took one of the big prizes. Door prizes and other awards were given. organizers thanked merchants, American Legion for ward space.
At 7 45 all are invited to a midweek time of spiritual refreshing.
Sudbury Wayland parish lists Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 00 a m and a night mass at 11 30 am daily mass at 7 30 am baptisms are by appointment.
Rev. Robert F. Jones Jr leads morning worship at 9 30 with sermon Telling The Story Nursery class at 9 30 Sunday School sessions at 10 45 Prim ary Juniors and Seniors meet in specified rooms Youth Fellowships at 3 00 and 7 00 University of Life program tonight in South Sudbury Church All day W S C S sewing for Morgan Memorial Flowers last week in memory of Judson Hewett parents Annsui Church meeting set for March 28 at 7 30 Choir rehearsals Tuesday at 7 15 New singers welcome.
The First Parish Unitarian offers 9 a.m. Morning Worship with Mrs. James Greenawalt as organist and Mrs. Robert Dods directing the choir. A 9 a.m. Sunday School and nursery are available.
Rev Ernest Bieber Jr leads at Memorial Congregational Church South India with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church service featuring music by choir and organ. sermon explores Happiness and Joy two different things. Special One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Nation Wide. Pilgrim Fellowship details to be announced.
The Rev Collin J FairbanksMinister In Charge Assistant Mr John Sandford Of Episcopal Theological School Mrs W Burgess Warren Organist announces 10 A M Morning Prayer and Sermon 10 A M Sunday School in the Parish House 6 P M Young Peoples Fellowship Program in the church today.
The Carlisle Ister Society announces organist Donald will lead Sunday services at 30 a.m. and 10 45 a.m. with readings and music to accompany the hymns.
Names listed with times for Sunday School at 10 45 morning service 12 00 Sunday School 6 00 Christian Endeavor 7 00 Evening service and Thursday 7 45 Midweek service indicate a church timetable with Rev Robert Pastor Mrs Francis Whitman and an ebed Demgebe associated with the notes.
Rev Fr York pastor outlines Sunday morning Mass at St Elizabeth's Catholic Mission with a 9 34 service time noted.
Concord notices list a morning service at 11 15 with Rev Seana Malmberg of New Haven at Evangelical Free Church on Sunday March 27. Mid week prayer is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. A Junior Youth Fellowship meets Friday night at 7 with Ruth Anderson in charge and the senior group hosts a bowling party from 7 to 9. The Rebecca Sewing Circle gathers March 31 at 8 p m at Mrs Melvin Watson's Winthrop Street home.
The lesson for March 27 covers Romans 13 8 10 I Peter 4 12 16 and Galatians 5 13 15. It urges Christians to live openly good lives influence others toward God and to owe love as the great debt while avoiding evil deeds and finding purpose in suffering for Christ.
The Concord Trinity Church on Elm Street lists Rev. Wm. H. Clark as rector. Services include 8 am Holy Communion, 9:15 am Morning Prayer and Sermon, 10:45 am Church School, and 7 pm Young People's Fellowship with Mrs. Margaret Ridout as organist.
Rev. John A. York leads Sunday Masses at 7 8:30 10 and 11:30 with Sunday school after the 8:30 service Evening Masses are held Wednesdays at 6:30 Stations of the Cross occur Fridays at 3:30 and 7:45
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Reading Room hours weekdays 9am to 5 pm with Wednesday 7 30 pm. Nursery provided. The Lesson Sermon on Reality from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy and Bible readings will be given. A cordial invitation to attend and use the Reading Room.
The Christians Church at West Concord lists Sunday Masses at 7, 8 20, 10 15 and 11 30 o clock with an additional 7 45 service. Rev Lewis F Xvarn is pastor and Rev Thomas B Morgan is curate. Miss Helene Vonahue serves as organist.
The listing notes SFATLAN Walden Street development pastor Robert H Barber and Whittredge Clark organizing. Junior Choir rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Church School for grades 3-8 led by Mrs Ralph Hemenway starting at 11 a.m. Nursery through grade 3 also at 11 a.m. Morning Worship continues the Lent series on The Wisdom of Christ focusing on Indispensable Virtue.
Hywald Richmond, pastor, leads Sunday services March 27 with Bible school for all ages at 10 15 am and morning worship at 11 15 am featuring a guest preacher. Evening gospel service at 7 30 pm and Wednesday midweek service at 7 30 pm.
The Concord church holds morning worship at 11 with sermon by Rev. Edward P. Daniels on the subject The Choice. Organist Philip W. Trumbull plays at 10:15 and 10:50 prior to service.
Rev Edwin B Nylen will preach at 11 am morning worship. Church school for all ages led by Harry W Hansen Sunday school superintendent. 9 30 a m organist Nina Lind. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
West Acton church announces Sunday masses at 7 30, 9, 10 15 and 11 30 o clock plus daily mass at 1 o clock. Choir director mentioned as Mary Segaoich leads services.
Rev Iagen L Derby pastor at Bedford Congregational Church delivers sermons at 10 45 am with Sunday school at 9 30 am. Mrs Lena M Blake serves as organist at 52 Great Road while the minister resides at 27 Great Road.
West Acton Baptist Church announces 9 30 a m Sunday school under Edward Bailey, 10 45 a m morning worship with nursery, noon high school class, 7 pm junior high fellowship at Acton Center. Pastor Rev Ronald Noble organist Mrs Allan Cameron choir director Mr Waldo MacWilliams invites worship and study this Sunday.
Reverend David C. Pohl is the new pastor and Adelaide Newcomb plays organ. Sunday school convenes at 9 45 in the morning and the morning service begins at 11 o clock with a sermon and special music.
The Community Universalist Church at Main and Central Streets holds worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and High School at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor announces Masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 11 30 a m with benediction after the 8 30 service at Saint Michael Church Bedford The listing also notes resident address 154 Great Road for the church and organists John Fitzgerald and Flannery performing at the services.
The Massachusetts Division of the American Automobile Association warns drivers to stay in their lanes anticipate moves use signals and keep in step with traffic to prevent trouble.
Hastings St Maynard Stowline pastors Rev T A Esala and Rev J D Gall lead Sunday services at 10 00 a m with Sunday School and Bible Class and a 7 30 p m worship service Finnish services are held on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 p m.
The Sudbury Congregational Church outlines Sunday services with Dr. Purdy and Miss Keaton, baptism, and youth fellowships. Announcements call for religious committee, Ladies Benevolent Society, a California trip lecture by Mrs. Edith Caulbone, and a United Lenten Service at the Finnish Congregational Church. Boy Scouts and Post 11 plan Thursday activities.
Rev. C Thomas Kangias listed as pastor with contact 1349. Week includes Sunday School at 9 30 am worship at 10 45 am nursery in vestry. Union Lenten service Friday 8 pm at Finnish Congregational Church. Women chorus, Lather chorus concert, children choir rehearsals, and adult Bible study noted with venues and times across Peabody and local church settings.
Gleasondale bans Rev. Robert L Hemmerin minister James Laffin organist from church duties. Church school at 19 a.m. Morning worship scheduled for 11 a.m. indicating a disruption of services and leadership changes at the Gleason area church.
The First Parish Church Unitarian in Stow lists 1700 founding, with Paul E. Killinger as minister and John Coleman as church school superintendent. The church school meets at 9:45 and 11:00, morning worship at 11:00, and a coffee hour occurs the first Sunday each month at 10:30.
Rev S Carlin Hall leads Union Evangelical Church Stow with Sunday School at 9 30 A M morning worship at 10 45 A M and a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 P M
Concord Trinity Episcopal Church hosts the Women’s Auxiliary Evening Group at 7 pm on Monday. Other Lenten observances include a Wednesday 7:50 am service at Congregational Church, 3 pm talks and tea, 7:45 pm choral evensong and Lenten program, and Holy Communion with Bible class on Thursday March 21 at 10 am.
Rev. William J. O'Brien and Asst. Rev. Michael D. Sullivan with Assistant Gerard Creighton announce early masses at 7 a m. Confessions on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7:30 to 8:30 p m. Sunday masses at 7 and 9 a m. Novena to the Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7:30 p m.
Rev. F. S. Miaskiewicz DCL pastor conducts Sunday masses at 9 and 6 oclock. Weekday mass at 8 a m. Confessions heard at 3 and 7 oclock Saturday.
The record lists Maynard Drive near Summer Street opposite the High School with David R. Cove as rector and Murray Goodwin and Jacob Viverette as students and organist and choir director Edward Athorn. Church school at 10:45 a.m. Morning prayers and sermon also at 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday at 8 a.m. and the 4th Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
The Rudolf Shalom Congregational has a Children's Purim Party on Sunday at 2 30 PM and Sunday School at 9 39 AM at the Acton Street venue.
Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street Maynard lists Adoration of the Cross week with Vespers Saturday at 6 p m and Divine Liturgy Sunday at 10 a m The Maynard R Club hosts a cake sale at 12 noon Sunday in the parish hall
The notice lists midweek devotional March 24 at 7 30 p m with social hour sponsored by W A Twombly. March 25 features a Union Lent service at 4 p m with Rev Donald Freeman of Worcester as guest speaker. March 27 includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m. March 30 offers a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m.
Rev Robert K Jonas Jr Pesto Youth Ministers Rec aid reg Richard Johnson. Morning Worship Service 11 Sermon Telling The Story. Anthems Surely He Hath Borne Our Grief and Walked Today Where Jesus Walked. Girl Scouts Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorers calendar and vows. Pledges toward church budget total 9600 seeking 11200 with appeals for donations. Union Lenten Service Friday night at Finnish Congregational church 8 pm with Rev Donald Freeman as speaker.
Providence, R I October 9 The cat of Mrs Marjorie MacDonald chased a mouse into a hole and two firemen were needed to extract it A humorous mishap illustrates a cat versus rodent skirmish ending with a save by local firefighters
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