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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
4
Public notice from the Surprise Press Inc of Marlboro Massachusetts states second class mail status and post office filing on August 25 1908. It lists advertising agency representatives Julius Matthews in Boston and on Madison Avenue New York and notes no financial responsibility for typographical errors and reprints of advertisements.
The piece discusses the rise of industrial recreational programs in U S plants and offices since World War II, noting widespread participation and benefits like efficiency and sales. It mentions the National Inau Conference Board data from about 260 plants and 1 245 000 concerns with 80 percent engaging in leisure activities and hints at evolving business models and tech aids.
A letter from Mary H Baudreau of the Maynard Woman's Club expresses appreciation for the Maynard Enterprise's coverage of club news over the past year and thanks the editor for courtesies during her term as publicity chairman.
In Sudbury the Thursday night meeting at the Congregational Church gathered 47 Scouts. Frederick Eisner earned the Librarian badge. patrols reported meetings and planned for an overnight campout April 26 to 28 at Parmenter Scout Reservation led by Charles Cousins and Scoutmaster Boughton. Over the weekend, 30 plus boys camped, cooked, sang, and took part in service activities and ticket sales for a Kiwanis sponsored concert.
Mr and Mrs Harry V Scribner of Massachusetts Avenue were surprised Sunday at the Willow Street home of their son Richard by 42 relatives including six children and 14 grandchildren. The event honored their 40th wedding anniversary with a cake and gifts as World War I veteran Scribner and family shared the occasion.
Reservations close today for the Musketaquid District Boy Scout banquet to be held next Thursday at 6 45 PM in the First Religious Society dining hall. Carlisle Concord Lincoln West Concord troops may reserve through their scoutmasters for a roast beef dinner.
Concord and West Concord responders logged 110 alarms and 94 ambulance calls by Monday. A joint Communion Sunday will be held at St Bernard's and Our Lady Help of Christians. Pneumonia and influenza death rate fell from 140.6 per 100 000 in 1911 to 8.6 in 1956.
The article notes campers plan to finish chores by noon and depart after a Sunday rest. The next event is the District Camporee scheduled for May 10 at Parmenter Scout Reservation, following a weekend campout where several boys were tired but content.
Maynard Methodist Church held annual reports as Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. noted 14 new members, 20 baptisms, 16 funerals, and 4 weddings. Trustees re-elected. new stewards named. committee chairs set. funds include a $2,384.04 checking balance and $3,144.86 church fund plus a $1,000 bequest for the Wolfenden memorial.
Tincoln and Bedford residents among patrons for the deCordova Museum annual spring dance on May 24. Surrealist decor and entertainment planned with Ruby Newman and his orchestra playing outdoors 9 to 1 on the museum lawns. A canopy will transform the band stand into The Pavilion of Dreams with surreal images.
On May 14 at 7 p m the Homemakers of Memorial Congregational Church host a last meeting of the year a Chinese supper with Rev Peter Y F Shih of the Chinese Christian Church of New England Boston to speak on Chinese life and customs Tickets available at the parsonage and at local homes attendees urged to purchase in advance
Carlisle Boy Scouts Troop No 36 plan a town waste paper drive on May 4 at 8 30 am Residents should place neatly tied bundles of papers in front of homes before collection begins.
Sudbury announces a house-to-house canvass the week of May 13 to raise 800 for the 1957 Salvation Army Friendly Appeal. Funds support more than 30 Metropolitan Boston social welfare agencies including a servicemen club and a 2000-child summer camp. Twenty percent stays with the neighborhood committee for immediate aid. Contributions can be mailed to Valeska Prida in South Sudbury.
Monthly Laymen's League gathering set for Tuesday May 7 at 7 15 in the dining room of the First Religious Society Unitarian. Supper committee named Alonzo B Reed James A Patch W Smith Fred E Robbins in charge of entertainment Goldsmith H Conant and Mark G Brook. Guest speaker Jay Fisk of Lowell Road will present photos from his Florida trip.
West Acton Baptist Church hosts a festival for Wachusett Association members at Gardner Baptist Church. The local fellowship replaces its regular meeting at 7 PM with a sacred music program performed by about 100 choir voices from several churches.
The First Religious Society Unitarian in Carlisle will hold a meeting on Thursday May 9 at 1 p m at the home of Mrs James A Patch Bedford Road Co hostess Mrs Fred E Robbins Mrs Patch will give a talk and show pictures from her recent trip to California
Evangelical Free Church in Concord held a successful spring banquet with a full chicken dinner in a new banquet hall. Richard Purinton was master of ceremonies. Rev Hyland Richmond led prayer and dedication. Speakers included Robert Carson Alfred Davis on yearly progress and future goals. Edith Richmond John Cahill Cyril Perkin performed songs. The event featured choruses and spiritual themes, credited to the Missionary Society and the Men's Brotherhood.
A Middlesex County veterans union memorial was held at West Concord Union Church on Sunday. Rev. Edwin B. Nylen preached on The Over-Ruling Goodness of God, with county commander William Sloan of Burlington leading the group and Concord’s Charles M. Byron heading the local delegation. Special music was provided by the church choir.
The Concord Séhipy will meet at 7 30 p m Sunday May 5 for officer elections and a discussion on Mixed Marriage The next choir rehearsal is set for Thursday May 9 at 7 30 o'clock A special Mothers Day service with baptisms is planned for May 42
Concord Junior young people will meet in the vestry of the First Parish Unitarian Church Sunday night at 6 30. On Monday May 6 the annual meeting will be held with a dessert and coffee hour at 7 30 and a business session at 8. The Kings Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs Berkeley Wheeler Tuesday May 7 at 2 pm.
West Acton The Acton Catholic Woman's Guild will hold a meeting on Tuesday May 7 with Rev Daniel F Dunn giving an illustrated lecture on Along the Santa Fe Trail after devotion at 745 pm. Refreshments by Mrs Betty Phillips follow. The annual banquet is set for May 21 at Marlboro Country Club.
Gen Winfield Scott, senior U.S. commander in the Mexican War, earned the nickname Old Fuss and Feathers for his strict military etiquette and discipline.
Sudbury Church held its annual meeting Monday evening with Dr Tra Jeels District Supt presiding. Reports covered the building fund at 10 425.22 and bequests totaling 2956.06 invested in savings banks. budget status noted despite a low checking account. new member and trustee elections discussed. Victor Thompson died during the period.
The Memorial Congregational Church men’s association will hold an annual meeting as a supper on Thursday May 9 with a business session to follow. Mrs Bernard Foss will lead devotions and officers will be elected. Barn Bargains dates are May 23 24 and 25 at the Campbell Hamilton Barn on Concord Road opposite the church. The church landscaping project received thanks and Robert Nims led the effort. The Church Committee voted to keep the church open.
St Elizabeth's Church Sudbury announces a corporate communion at 9 45 a m in St Elizabeth's Chapel followed by a business meeting and a coffee hour in the Parish House on Wednesday May 15.
The First Parish Church notes include Rev. James Hammond as host for last Sundays Coffee Hour with Mrs. William Goulding providing hospitality. Pulpit flowers were donated by Mrs. Allen Benjamin. The Men’s Work Group met Friday to begin painting the kitchen and renovate pestry. The Women’s Alliance plans a luncheon meeting at the church.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a church event with a date near the seventh day and a social meal or dine. text is garbled but indicates a planned gathering for all with a lack of enjoyment implied.
A planning item in Carlisle centers on a plan involving a canine program. Community officials discuss how a dog training or support initiative could fit city needs and public services. The proposal aims to pair dogs with agencies or residents to support safety and outreach.
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