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Newspaper

Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1948

Page

4

Flow to get a house built through carpenters and licenses

A Stockholm letter to a New York paper discusses land order rules and odd regulations affecting daily life. It cites a government license bureau advising adopting a carpenter to speed house construction, then questions the outcome and implications of such arrangements. The piece also notes Carrbridge council balloting on a mayoral election and mentions generic civic annoyances and a Washington quotation.

Stockholm New York Eorge Axelson Weaes Axelson Carpenter Arpenter Daugher

Easter Sunday Services at Evangelical Free Church

The Evangelical Free Church schedules Easter events on March 28 1948 with 10 45 a m Divine Worship and a 7 30 p m Young People's Sacred Concert. A Home Missions offering is planned. A mid week prayer service is set for March 31 at 8 p m at the Christofferson home.

Bridgehead Heaven Evangelical Free Church Association Anders Christofferson School Street South Acton

Trinity Church Episcopal Easter Services and Meeting

Sunday March twenty eighth features Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. Bradford Hastings titled The Three Crosses. A 9:30 a.m. family service includes children presenting their Mite Boxes. Monday March 29 at 8 p.m. worship commission meeting.

Trinity Church Episcopal Bradford Hastings

Easter Week at St Bernard Church Feast Schedule

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament observed with a 4 a.m. high Mass and procession to the repository. Veneration all day. Friday includes 7 a.m. Mass and Stations of the Cross at 3:30 p.m. Weekend features blessing of the New Fire Paschal candle, Baptismal Water, Easter Water distribution, confessions, and multiple Masses including special choir music.

ST. Bernard’s Church Monument Square Michael J. Surke Edward F. Gillis Manuel Perreault Claire Austin Repository David B. Waters OUR Lady Kelp OF Christians Church Street West Concord Alexander J. McCarthy Joseph W. Sullivan Curato Josephine Kerns Walter E. Dow John J. Flanagan S. J

Easter Week at West Concord Union Church

Maundy Thursday service at 7 30 p m at the West Concord church. Easter Sunday activities begin with sunrise service at 5 30 a m followed by 9 a m church school and 10 45 a m worship including a kindergarten during the morning service. An Easter pageant He Liveth will be presented at 7 30 p m by Miriam Cooper and Miss Lilian F. Miner.

West Concord Union Church Main Street West Concord Earl K. Sweatland Nina Lind Miriam Cooper Lilian F. Miner

Easter Services at Our Lady Kelps Church West Concord

Easter schedule for Our Lady Kelps Church includes Mass at 7 am and 10:30 am with special music by the junior and senior choirs. Services feature Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm Friday and a Mass of the Pre-Sanctified at 3 pm. Confessions are offered Saturday afternoon and evening.

Easter services at Concord Parish hold baptism and new members

Rev Edward P Daniels leads Easter worship at Concord Lexington Parish with 11 am service, christening, new member admission, and a special offering for the silent poor. The sermon titled This Happy Music features organ preludes and choral numbers. An afternoon church school service follows at 4 pm.

Concord Lexington Edward P Daniels Tchiesnokov Church School

Governor Bradford Champions Annual Red Cross Drive

Massachusetts Governor Bradford urges citizens to support the annual American Red Cross appeal. He cites Red Cross aid to veterans and disaster victims, state use of Red Cross training, free blood programs, home nursing and nutrition courses, and Junior Red Cross leadership in schools, urging generous response.

Boston Commonwealth of Massachusetts United States Red Cross Movse Massachusetts the Red Cross American Red Cross

Volunteers Named for Holy Name Society All Night Watch

The Holy Name Society lists men and women volunteers for an all night watch starting tomorrow. Time slots from 9 to 10 up to 6 to 7 include numerous named members and a long sequence of assignments.

St Patrick Day Tea Hosted by Archbishop Cushing

Miss Jeanne O'Brien served as hostess at a St Patrick s Day Tea given by Archbishop Cushing at the archbishop s residence in honor of Bishono Browne of Galway.

Jeanne O’brien Great Road Archbishop Cushing Bishono Browne Galway

Easter Play The New Life Directed By Barbara Pe

Easter program offers to Mission to Children featuring an Easter play titled The New Life directed by Barbara Pe with music by the junior choir Alleeean. ensemble involvement noted.

Barbara Pe Cho’ Alleeean

Parker Reports For Grid Drills At Tufts College

Concord High School football standout Parker, a former co captain and spring prospect, joins Tufts College in Medford workouts under coach Fred Ellis. The son of William J. Parker of Strawberry Hill Road, he is part of a trio of brothers who played football at Concord.

Concord John Parker Tufts College Medford Tufts Fred “Fish” Ellis Edward F. Loughlin Parker William J. Parker Strawberry Hill Road Concord High

Leap Year Dance Plans At Concord High School

The Junior Executive Committee finalized Leap Year Dance plans with talent show set for May 21 22 and about 100 pupils to perform. Charles Yeremian directs an afternoon matinee on May 22 for younger children. Bowdoin graduate Joseph Wheeler spoke on World Federalists. several questions followed. The school newspaper Voice goes to press next week returning from printers by end of March. President Truman's speech was heard in assembly with a radio in the hall. E Gordeychuk 49.

Concord Kenneth Rollins Parker Vanderhoof Charles K. Yeremian Joseph Wheeler Bowdoin College President Truman Assembly

Concord student joins sorority honors group

Eileen Depra tere of West Concord and thirteen other Katharine Dell School students were admitted to Kappa Delta Sigma sorority at the annual Golden Key fair in the Crystal Ballroom of Hel Pun tan. Miss Jane Isens of Concord serves as secretary treasurer of the sorority.

Concord Eileen Depratere West Concord Katherine Dell School Kappa Delta Sigma Sorory Hel Puntan Jane Isens

Rev Gunnar Gunderson Preaches on His Ko.dule at Evening Service

Rev Gunnar Gunderson, pastor of Evangelical Free Church, delivers a sermon titled His Ko.dule at the regular Sunday evening gospel service, highlighting faith and devotion.

Gunnar A. Gunderson Evangelical Free Church Tec

All Night Vigil Planned At St Bernard’s Church Tonight

Concord hosts an all night vigil beginning at 9 o clock for the Blessed Sacrament. Holy Name Society members will guard hours from 9 to 10 led by Buckley and McKenna, through 7 to 6 with volunteers including Lynch Lowghlin Logan Bulger Finigan and many more.

St. Bernard’s Church Concord Blessed Sacrament The Holy Name Society Joseph W. Buckley Bernard A. McKenna William Buckley John Buckley William Lynch James Lowghlin William Logan Joseph Bulger Michael E. Finigan Alfred J. Baptiste John B. Finigan J. Edward Finigan David Carey Edward Cullinane John .C. McBreen James F. Hanley John Myette Abraham Myette David Sheehan James Sheehan John Lynch Arthur J. Duggan Edward J. McCaffrey Fred Brown Maurice Dee Thomas McHugh Thomas J. Burke Terence J. McHugh Leo Algeo Charles Myette Robert Flynn Henry McBreen Edward J. Cullinane, Jr M. Dee Charles E. Mara Charles Stefanelli James Dee Frank Hancock

Hale High Junior Dance at Town Hall Draws Local Support

Stow Hale High School Junior class hosted a dance at Town Hall on Friday night March 19 with music by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Smith and special officer James P. Lund Jr. Bruce Mac Iver and Marjorie Grey led the grand march. The refreshment committee was aided by Mrs. William Peck. Mrs. David Clemens’s daughter Nancy from Concord Academy is vacationing in New York City for a week of sightseeing. The Warren Wheeler Wetherbee Post 272 American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Rodger Matthewman’s home and planned a food sale at Stow Town Hall on Saturday April 10 at 2 30 PM.

Hale High School Town Hall George W. Smith David Clemens West Acton Read Nancy Concord Academy New York City American Legion Auxiliary Warren Wheeler Wetherbee Rodger Matthewman Great Road Stow Town Hall

Rt Rev Nash to speak before Boston area school groups

The Beaver Country Day School in Concord will host Rt Rev Norman B. Nash Friday evening April 9 addressing parents from the Independent School Association the Parents League and the Northfield League on who is responsible for young standards Invitations have been sent to parents of Boston area independent schools and others such as teachers are welcome A large committee from Cord went to arrange the event with smaller follow ups In Concord the committee includes Mr and Mrs Walter K Shaw Nashantuck Road Mr and Mrs John W Codding Elm Street and Mr and Mrs Leo W Mortensen Westford Road

Concord Beaver Country Day School Norman B. Nash Independent School Association Parents’ League Northfield League Boston Walter K. Shaw Nashantuck Road John W. Codding Elm Street Leo W. Mortensen Westford Road

Concord Schools Begin Radio Broadcasts

Concord schools start a series of broadcasts on Waikhaia radio station WCRB at 133. The first program on March 29 features Concord High School seniors performing a one act comedy under Miss Gertrude Rideout, introduced by Supt. Ralph D. McLeary. Subsequent dates include Peter Bulkeley School April 12, Harvey Wheeler School April 26, Concord High May 10, Peter Bulkeley May 24, and Harvey Wheeler June 7.

Concord Waikhaia WCRB Concord High School Peter Bulkeley Harvey Wheeler School

Muscato’s Brother Observes Birthday

West Concord notices Brian Joseph Muscato son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Muscato at 22 Conant Street marked his first birthday anniversary last Monday. He is younger brother of Val Muscato Concord High’s outstanding runner last year now enrolled at the University of Notre Dame.

West Concord Brian Joseph Muscato Anthony Muscato Conant Street Val Muscato Concord High University of Notre Dame

Church Supper Enjoyed at Union Church Program

The Union Church supper in Stow was a success with a scalloped dish menu and a musical program. Barclay Tatler George Stokes James Makie and Robert Dwinells performed vocal and instrumental pieces while Service Club members sold candy to support the event.

Stow Union Church Barclay Tatler George Stokes James Makie Robert Dwinells Service Club

Bedford Church of Christ Lenten services and choir

The Bedford Church of Christ announces Lenten services on Thursday and Friday evenings. The Youth Choir sings Friday evening and again at Sunday vesper. Sunday school is at 9 40 a m and Sunday service at 11 00 a m with a 430 p m vesper. Organist is Mrs Leila M Blake and Rev William E Mack is pastor.

Church OF Christ Congregational William E. Mack Great Rd Bedford Leila M Blake Lowell

First Parish Church Service Schedule

The Unitarian church announces Reverend Richard G. Sechrist as pastor with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Billerica Road residence.

First Parish Richard G. Sechrist Old Billerica Road Bedford

St Michael’s Church Lenten Masses and Sunday Service

Rev. William E Kerrigan leads St Michael’s Church Bedford with Masses at 8:00 9:15 and 11:15 on Sunday. Benediction follows the 9:15 Mass and Sunday school meets after. The church is located at 154 Great Rd. Bedford.

ST. Michael's Church Catholic William E Kerrigan Great Rd Bedford

Sudbury Parish Schedule of Masses

Sudbury and Wayland Sudbury Suey Masses listed for 7:30, 9, and 11 a.m. Holyday and daily Masses at 6:30, 8, and 7:30 a.m. First Friday monthly mass at 7:30 a.m. Parish events by ANWM Parise.

ANWM Parise Wayland - Sudbury

St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission Service Time

Concord road Sudbury Drive rector William Wolf invites all to Sunday morning prayer at 10:00 o clock plus Church School also at 10:00. Communion observed first Sunday monthly. Everyone welcome.

Concord Road Sudbury William Wolf

Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Easter Services

Rev Ralph E Bayes leads Easter worship with 10 45 am service and Maundy Thursday Holy Communion at 8 pm. Sunrise service at 6 am followed by Easter breakfast served by Christian Endeavor. Sunday School at 9 30 am and 10 45 am sermon. youth activities and missions support noted.

Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Ralph Ernest Bayes D. D Ohn Dixon Copp Bayes J. C. Hall Christian Endeavor Maundy Richard Moore Howr China

Sudbury Methodist Church Easter Services

Easter morning worship at 9 39 a m with Pastor Henry E Leech and a special choir program. Sunday School at 10 45 a m in the vestry. Easter Pageant by Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper observed Thursday March 25 at 7 p m with the regular choir. All followers invited.

Sudbury Henry E. Leech Leech Magnate

Union Evangelical Church Services Announced

James V. Miller will lead Sunday morning worship at 10 45 A M with Christian Endeavor for Young People at 6 45 P M.

Union Evangelical Church Stow Hey James V. Miller Christian Endeavor Young People

Easter Sunday Scheduled Services at Local Church

Paul N Carnes minister. church school at 9:30 a m Miss Anne Derby superintendent. Sunday morning service at 10 45 a m for Easter Sunday only. youth group at 7 p m Sunday evening.

FIRST Paul N. Carnes Anne Derby

Lent service at Union Evangelical church notes

Evening Lenten service Sunday March 21 features Rev. Donald Yekle of Acton Center Congregational church with Mrs. Helen Smith at the organ. Maundy Thursday service at 7 30 p m. Choir practice Friday March 26 at 7 p m. Easter Sunrise service at 6 30 a m with Paul Smith in charge followed by Easter Breakfast prepared by Christian Endeavor members.

Paul Smith Christian Endeavor

Easter Services and Merger Presentation at Local Church

Rev Norman C Mays outlines Easter schedule with sunrise service at Sum mer Hill Pilgrim Fellowship breakfast church school and morning worship with special music by Harold Merriam and Marion L Jones New members welcomed at worship There is also a March 31 merger presentation with Rev Cummings and Rev Yaegle and note Rev Yingle belongs to Evangelical and Reformed church

Norman C. Mays Summer Hill Pilgrim Fellowship Harold Merriam Marion L. Jones Nevin Grainer Joseph's Lovely Garden Dickinson Malling Hallelujah Handel Cummings Marlboro

Mt Calary Lutheran Easter Services Notice

Rev J Wm Sippota announces Sunday March 28 services at 10 30 a m Sunday School at the K R Home English Easter service at 7 00 p m with Sunday School children singing Finnish Easter service at 8 00 p m

MT. Calary Lutheran Church J. Wm. Sippota K. R

St John’s EV Lutheran Seeks Members for Eastern Conf Meet

Glendale street Rev King Vehanen invites church members to the Eastern Conference annual meeting in Brooklyn N Y on May 12. Notify pastor Uuno Hietanen by March 31. Bus fare listed as $7.00 with services including Finnish and English sermons through Easter.

ST. John’s EV Glendale Street King Vehanen Brooklyn N. Y Uuno. Hietanen Concord Street

Finnish Evangelical Mission Easter Service Plans

Rev Eino J Hamalainen leads midweek service Thursday March 25 at 7 30 p m with social hour and coffee hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos Kujala Easter Sunday service at 10 00 a m Sunday School and Easter worship at 7 39 p m includes vocal solo by Mrs Ellen Haaipaia recitation by Miss Lilidith Pak kala and musical numbers by Mrs Helmi Nyholm the pastor delivering the sermon

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eino J. Hamalainen Amos Kujala Hildrens Ellen ‘Haaipaia Irma Boardman Lilidith Pakkala Ongan Helmi Nyholm

Easter Sunday services canceled at Swadzy School site

No Swadzy School session on Easter Sunday. Parents may bring children to Morning worship at 11 a.m. with Easter music by the choir and a sermon titled Easter in the Garden. A children’s story sermon will be given. Evening Easter pageant at 7 p.m. by Sudoury church youths directed by Mrs Kenneth MacMurtry.

Methodist Church Henry E. Leech Our Sudoury Church Kenneth MacMurtry M. P. Lewis

Tea at Acton for Red Cross workers hosts list

Mrs Thomas M Ailey hosted East Acton Red Cross workers for tea on Monday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Ellis C Johnson Mrs Allen G Moody Mrs Arthur L Freese and Miss Phyllis Freese. Easter Sunday worship at 10 45 a m and requests for flower plants for church decoration.

Thomas M. Ailey Actoh Red Cross Ellis C. Johnson Allen G. Moody Arthur L. Freese Phyllis Freese

Easter Services and Holy Week in Mayng Street area

The schedule lists Maundy Thursday preacher Rev Harry E Goll MacLean of the Ui gational church Rev Henry Oxnard Rev Earl Sweat Concord and Rev amen of the Finpj tional church Good Friday services at 12 09 Commemoration of Passion speaker Rev Goll Then Communion Easter Day 8 00 and 10 45 Holy Sermon by The Rey listone Easter afternoon children service The Mission Chi Cuttell Audry Stevens Sally Charlotte Ruff Woodhead Henry Beland Betty D Jane Stevens There will be school on Easter Thurs April 1 7 ing of St Hildas

St, George's Maunday Thu Harry E. Goll MacLean Henry Oxnard Earl Sweat Concord Amen Reylistone William Woodhead Mission Chi Cuttell Audry Stevens Sally Charlotte Ruff Woodhead Henry Beland Betty D Jane Stevens Ing of

St Casimir Parish Easter Services Outline

The notice lists Easter Sunday services at St Casimir's led by Rev F S Minskity with mass times at 6 and 11 am, Holy Thursday and Good Friday rites, Holy Saturday cross veneration and 6 am Mass, weekday masses, and a high school event for juniors at 11 am.

ST. Casimir's Great Road F. S. Minskity

Confessional Schedule and Lenten Services at St Bridget

The schedule lists Sunday masses at 9 and 11:30 with devotions at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal services. Confraternity and Tuesday/Wednesday classes for students, Holy Thursday open church, 3 o'clock Stations on Holy Thursday, Paschal rituals, and Holy Saturday mass and children's service times noted.

Bridget D. Edwards Delphis Thomas W. M Cat

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