New pastor Fr Kearn honored at Our Lady's reception
More than 250 parishioners and friends gathered at Our Lady's for a reception marking Fr. Kearn's silver jubilee and appointment as pastor. Speakers praised the parish, and Selectman Sheehan presented a purse from parishioners. Mrs. Kearn received roses, refreshments followed, and the evening closed with square dancing led by Dick Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kem
Okie Tayleipefrch
Harvey Wheeler
Fi Ndy
Nylen
Sheehan
Our Lady’s
Fr. Kearn
Kearn
Zawada
Fr. Ford
Roche
Edward W. Desmond
Congregational Church Votes Building Fund for Enlargement
The Trinitarian Church at Lew and Hubbard Road votes unanimously to enlarge the building as enrollment grows. A new wing and parish house renovation are proposed. a fundraising specialist Walter Black will start May 10 with the drive running to June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Church
Lew and
Hubbard Rd
Waigen Street
Walter Black
Concord
Union and Recession Notices Highlight Parish Events
A Sunday observance noted by the parish includes prayer and a reception for a son. The event follows services at 9 and features Vv. Daniel F in the celebration.
Meeting Announcement For Church Luncheon
A church meeting is set for Thursday at 10 a.m. with a luncheon provided. Miss eo in charge will introduce a speaker who will discuss a PS topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Menal Church
Aetomas
Iad
Revolt in Berlin shown at Stow church May 8
A film review notes Revolt in Berlin a 16MM black and white drama documentary filmed across East and West Germany. It portrays the clash of Communism and Christianity and follows a German girl led to Christ by a former Stars and Stripes reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Berlin
East Berlin
Stars and Stripes
Imogene Kelly
Providence-Barrington’ Bible College
Walter Covell
Promec
Macmaton
Ethel Barrett
Christ
Women's Church Aid Luncheon Held at Framingham Center
Acton Center notes report a luncheon at the Congregational Center Framingham with attendance from the Evangelical church group. A business meeting followed by election of officers is noted and a reminder about crisping nuts in a hot oven before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghyrgh
Acton Center
Women’s Church
Congregational Center
Framingham
Elijah Defies Baal Worship At Mount Carmel Lesson
Rev. Robert H. Harper recounts Elijah’s confrontation with Ahab and Jezebel, detailing the Mt Carmel test where fire from heaven consumed the sacrifice after Elijah rebuilt the altar and drenched it in water. The piece urges courage in destroying evil influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Gilead
Ahab
Jezebel
Mt. Carmel
Mediterranean Sea
Baal
Bedford Hosts 1954 Florence Nightingale Service
Bedford will host the Florence Nightingale Service on Sunday May 9 at 8 o’clock in the Church of Christ. Paul G. Spencer, general superintendent, will speak briefly about Lowell General Hospital, with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Church of Christ
Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing
Florence Nightingale
Lowell
School For Bis
Bedford Church
Paul G. Spencer
Concord Surpasses Cancer Fund Goal At 118 Percent
Concord has achieved 118 percent of its quota in the annual cancer crusade. Massachusetts communities as a whole surpassed their targets, with a statewide push led by Adrian O Keefee urging last minute efforts to reach a nationwide goal of 20 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Reading
Massachusetts
Adrian O’keefee
Junior high fellowship panel at church discussed
Concord junior high fellowship holds a panel on special home and parent concerns at Trinitarian Congregational Church Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. Parents invited. The youth will conduct the 11 o clock Sunday service May 16 with leaders Elmer Brooks Owen Nichols and Patricia Travis in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Elmer Brooks
Owen Nichols
Patricia Travis
Births and local notices from Bedford area
Mr and Mrs Arthur B Peter announce the birth of a daughter Linda to 74 South Road. Richard T Atwood son of Se flectman and Mrs Earl S Atwood Weber Avenue Bedford leaves for U S Air Force duty after graduating Concord High School class of 1952. Bedford Grange P of C invited to join Concord Grange meeting Tuesday evening.
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Arthur B. Peterson
Helen L.dalyrmple
South Road
Linda
Richard T. Atwood
Seflectman
Earl S. Atwood
Weber Avenue
Bedford
U.S. Air Force
Concord High ‘School
Bedford Grange
P. of C
Concord Grange
Communion plans for two parishes pupils on May 23
Concord and pupils from St Bernard's church and Our Lady Help of Christians parish plan their annual first communion. The ceremonies will take place at masses on Sunday May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
St. Bernard’s Church
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Concord 3RST Church of Christ Scientist Services
Sundays feature a 10 45 a m service and Sunday school with a reading room at 24 Main Street open weekdays 10 a m to 5 p m. The midweek testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m. A nursery is provided. The lesson sermon on Adam and Fallen Man uses Bible passages and Science and Health readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Scientist
Concord
M.adam
Main Street
God
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Elizabeth of Hungary Masses at West Acton Church
Rev Daniel F Riordan officiates at West Acton parish with Betty Saanich organist and Ruth Kennedy choir director. Sunday masses are 7 30, 9 and 11 30 o clock. Daily mass at 7 o clock.
West Acton Baptist Church Sunday Services and Event
Reverend Ronald Noble pastors West Acton Baptist Church with Allan Cameron at the organ and Anthony Hill directing the choir. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m features the sermon Love Without Hypocrisy. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m. Family Night Supper Thursday May 13 reservations with Mrs William Holt 38 4062
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton Baptist Arch
Ronald Noble
Allan Cameron
Anthony Hill
Paul Richardsonce
Sundey
Christian Endeavor
William Holt
Acton Friends Worship Schedule at 489 Main St
Acton Friends meet for worship this Sunday at 489 Main St Acton Central. Clerk Winifred Barrett can be reached at Acton 3 4360 for notices or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ober OF Friends
Quakers
Sunman
Main St
Acton Center
Winifred Barrett
Acton
Evangelical Congregational Church Services and Meeting
Atton Center led by Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw on May 9 with church school worship and a Family Sunday sermon A Home and a Horizon. Pilgrim Fellowship Mothers Day Communion features a memorial talk by Mr Grimshaw. The 115th annual Massachusetts Congregational Christian Conference meets at Bethany in Quincy May 17 18 19 with seminars speakers and suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Congregational Church
Atton Center
Eric W. Grimshaw
Walter W. Custance
Grimshaw
Pilgrim Fellowship
Mr.Grimshaw
Massachusetts Congregational Christian Conference
Bethany Congregational Church
Quincy
Concord coach Skip O Connor speaks at Holy Name meeting
West Acton and Concord High School coach C H O Connor known as Skip was guest speaker at St Elizabeth s Holy Name Society meeting. He described training methods and coaching success leading Concord teams to wins. Also guest Rev Daniel F Riordan attended with secretary John F McGrail presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Acton
W. Harold O’connor
Concord High School
Holy Name Society
St. Elizabeth’s
Concord
John F.mcgrail
Jacob Janerico
Daniel F. Riordan
Thoreau Quote On Touch Of Tosy Sunset Inspires
A Thoreau line speaks of seeking one touch of Tosy sunset to enrich a life, suggesting a divine reach in simple nature imagery. The quote frames a spiritual goal through poetic witness and personal aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoreau
Fragmentary religious reflection on faith and peace
A distorted passage discusses reverence for the holy name, condemns blasphemy, and contrasts fame and fortune with the steadiness and joy of the righteous. It touches on faith, inner peace, and zeal in living a righteous life.
Maynard Congregation Announces Mt Calvary Worship Schedule
Beginning Sunday April 25 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings Street Maynard lists divine worship in Finnish at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. English worship at 11 a.m. A nursery class is provided during worship for attending mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Hasting St
Maynard Stow
Edwin’v. Gorts
Mt. Calvary Ev
Lutheran Church
Union Congregational Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Dr B Paul Pardy will lead morning worship with a Mother's Day theme and choir choral music. Sunday school for all ages at 9 30 with a kindergarten class at 10 45. Special programs include Hillside School of Marlboro performances The Constitution Play and A Comedy plus guest groups. Various church groups meet Thursday and Saturday May 8 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Paul Pardy
Marion L. Jones
Harold A. Merriam
Christian ‘Endeavor
Ladies Benevolent A Society
Hillside School of
Service Group
Women’s Society For ‘Christian Service of the Methods
Church
Couples Club
Bedford Church of Christ Schedule and Contacts
Rev. Marvin L. De at 27 Great Road and Leila at 34 Lake Road list church address residence and organist. Sunday School meets at 9 30 with worship service at 10 45 led by the minister. details indicate location and intended service times.
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Church OF
First Parish Unitarians Service Time and Music Updated
First Parish Unitarians led by Reverend Hawes with Mrs Adglaile Newcomb and Honey Polson as organist meet at 9 45 AM. Service at 11 AM includes sermon and special music. St Michael's Church lists William E Kerrigan pastor and organists John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery with Mass times 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 11 30 AM and benediction after 8 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish Unitarian
Hawes
Adglaile Newcomb
Honey Polson
St. Michael's Church
Cathers
William E Kerrigan
Greet Road
Bedford
Mas
John Fitzgerald
Bernard Flannery
Gleasondale Church Services and Activities
In Gleasondale ONRALE Methodist Church Rev Willard L Ogham minister Miss Delia Newman organist Mrs Kenneth Robblee soloist Sunday school 10 a m Morning worship 11 a m Concord Trinity Episcopal Church youth to lead prayers at 11. Eighth grade confirmation class Sunday 2 30 vestry 3 30 Y M B F 7 p m social responsibility meeting Monday 7 45 U T O supper and presentation service Wednesday 6 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onrale Methodist Church
Willard L. Ogham
Delia Newman
Kenneth Robblee
Concord
Trinity Episcopal
U.T.O
Paul E. Killinger
George Smith
John Miner
Superin
Bernard's Church Sunday Masses at Monument Square
Rev. John A. York presides with Rev. Edmund M. Higgins and Rev. James H. Connolly as curate team. Esther Costello serves as organist. Masses scheduled at 7, 8, 10 and 11 30. Sunday school following the 8 o'clock mass. Benediction at 4 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard’s Church
Monument Square Cathoir
John A. York
Edmund M. Higgins
James H. Connolly
Mias Esther Costello
Our Lady Mep of Christians Church Mass Times
West Concord parish lists Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 11 30 a.m. with Sunday school after the 8 30 service. Novena services have been suspended. Reverend Lewis F Kuarn is pastor and Miss Helene Vonahue is organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Lady Mep OF Christians Church
West Concord
Lewis F. Kuarn
Helene Vonahue
Church Services at Weiden Street Ev. Church
The Weiden Street evangelical church led by Pastor Whittredge Clark holds services May 9 with Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 00 a m Church School at 9 00 a m supervised by Mrs Ralph Hemeway and a 11 00 a m morning worship featuring a sermon on Gods Great Partnership Holy Baptisms also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinifarian Coe Ee
Weiden Street
Robert * Barber
Whittredge Clark
Ralph Hemeway
Trinity Church Service Schedule and Activities
Episcopal Trinity Church on Elm Street lists Rev. Wm. H. Clark as rector and Mrs. Margaret Hideout as organist. May 9 program includes Holy Communion at 1B am, Morning Prayer and church school at 9:30, Morning Prayer at 11, Y.P.F. at 7, and a Confirmation Class for adults at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church Episcopal
Elm Street
Wm. H. Clark
Margaret Hideout
First Parish in Concord Sermon on The Lost Radiance
Rev. Edward P. Deniels preaches at 11 in Lexington Road church. Church School at 10 50 a.m. Morning worship follows with organist Philip W Trumbull. The sermon topic is The Lost Radiance of Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Edward P. Deniels
D.D
Lexington Road
Philip W. ‘Trumbull
Evangelical Free Church Service Schedule
Evangelical Free church announces Bible school at 10 15 a m for all ages and morning worship at 11 15 a m with a sermon by the minister. Evening gospel service at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free
Aeee
Cmarch
Ev. Hyland Richmond
West Concord Union Church Service Notes
Rev Edwin Nylon to lead morning sermon at 9 30 in the West Concord Union Church. Church School runs from first grade to high school with Henry Harmon as superintendent. 10 45 a m church school for beginners and kindergarten led by Mrs Cyril King and Mrs William Damon. Nursery for young children. families urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Union Chur
Edwin ‘B. Nylon
Nina Lind
Aum
Schoo
Henry W. Harmon
Cyril King
William Damon
Religious Services and Sunday Schedule for Carlisle Churches
Carlisle First Religious Society hosts student minister Brandoch Lovely with Sunday school classes 9:30 to 10:80 a.m. and a 10:45 morning worship. Congregational Rev. W. Walter Hall presides with organist William Shumway. services at 10:45 a.m., Sunday School at noon, Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m., and Evening Service at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Religious Society Nitarian
Brandoch Lovely
Mark D. ‘Elliot R. W. McFarland
W. Walter Hall
Herbert A. Lee
William Shumway
Christian Endeavor
St Elizabeth's Mass Date With Rev York At 9:30
The Catholic Mission at St Elizabeth's invites parishioners to Sunday morning Mass led by Pastor Rev Fr York at 9 30. The service emphasizes community worship and traditional rites.
Acton Universalist Church Sunday Service
Rev. Hugh Weston will lead Sunday morning worship at the Acton Universalist Church at 10 30. Services are announced for the congregation and local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Universalist Church
Hugh Weston
Congregational Church Service and Discussion Group
Rev. David Thompson delivers a 9 30 a m sermon at the Congregational Church followed by an adult discussion group session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
David Thompson
Sudbury Parish Masses and Services Schedule
Sudbury St Ann's URCM lists Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 1 00. Daily mass at 7 80 a m. Baptisms by appointment. Rev William J arr Sudbury Wayland Parish. Minister Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D. Mrs James Greenawalt organist. 9 am. Church Service notes change in time. Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ann‘s
URCM
William J. Arr
Sudbury - Wayland Parish
Wabury
Alexander Szent-Ivanyi D. D
James Greenawalt
Vam
Sundiy School
Memorial Service and Mother's Day Events at South Sudbury
Memorial South Sudbury announces Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr. will lead a Mother's Day service May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with nursery care at the parsonage and an 11 a.m. service. Music by the Senior Choir and a sermon titled Mother’s Day a Challenge and Tribute. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 2:30 p.m. to travel to the Franklin Association Rally at 8 p.m. Bible Study follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Congregational Church
South Sudbury
Ernest Bodenweber
Hosmer
Loverice
Pilgrim Fellowship
Franklin
Mass
St Elizabeths Church Spudbury Molin y Fairbanks Event
Sunday services at St Elizabeths Church include a 10 a.m. family service with an 11 a.m. family follow, plus a 6 p.m. Young People's Fellowship. Tuesday May 11 at 8 p.m. confirmation instructions for adults in parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elizabeths Church
Episcopal Spudbury the Molin Y. Fairbanks
Eee Negras
Keee Shacklett
Elizabeth A Waoran
Sudbury Methodist Church News Update
The Sudbury Methodist Church announces Rev Robert K Jones Jr as pastor and Rev W Haziah Williams as Youth Minister, with Philip C Putnam as Minister of Music and Mrs Kenneth Mourtry as organist. The M Y F Carnival was successful. the church fair begins at 3 p m with supper at 6 30 p m. Choir meets Tuesdays at 7 15 p m. Sunday School at 10 45 a m. Residents Philip Wilson home 14 Summer Street Maynard MA hosting Y F meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudb'ry Methodist Church
Robert K. Jones, Jr
W. Hazaiah Williams
Philip C. Putnam
Kenneth Mourtry
LL. Roy Hawes
M.Y. F
Fourth Annual Missionary Conference Planned in Stow
Stow First Parish Church and Union Evangelical Church announce a four day missionary conference from May 7 to 9. Speakers include Miss Millicent Johnson of Hong Kong and Rev. George Learned of the Sudan Interior Mission. Films feature The Whole Armor Revolt in Berlin They Wait for Peace and screens on China Korea Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelical Church
Stow
Robert Dempasy
Millicent Johnson
Hong Kong
Free Church Missionary Society
American Bible. Society
Boston
Ellen Giebel
China Inland Mission
China
Berlin
Providence- Barrington Bible College
Korea
Eun Sam Cee
Pusan
George Learned
Sudan
Africa
Army Chemical Corps research spurred weed sprays used in crops
World War I research by the Army Chemical Corps led to commercial production of sprays and fogs that kill broadleaf weeds without harming crops, transforming agricultural weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Chemical ‘Corps
Brings Catholic Mass Times and Confession Schedule
Sunday masses at 7 9 11 o'clock with daily 7 am masses. Confessions Saturday 8 to 11 and 7:30 to 3:30 pm. Weekday masses at 7 am. Novena to Miraculous Medal Wednesday 7 8 pm. Parish priests listed: William J O'Brien pastor Michael D Sulivan assistant Gerard Creighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bringets Church
William J. O’brien
Michael D Sulivan
Gerard Creighton
St Gerce Church Service Schedule Details
Rector Dr. David R. Covell leads Sunday services with Richard Moremer as student Jacob VI organist and Edward Atherton as choir director. Holy Communion on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:45 AM. Church school and nursery at 10:45 AM. Morning prayer and text non except 4th Sunday. Holy Communion and sermon on 4th Sunday at 10:45 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Gerce
David R. Covell
Reactor
Richard
Jacob VI
Edward
Glendale Street Church Schedule and Events
Rev Guat Wuorinen pastor announces a May 8 7 00 PM Mother's Day program by Sunday School pupils. Sunday May 9 features Finnish worship 9 00 Sunday School 10 90 and English worship 11 00 with soloist Toivo Erkkinen. Brotherhood meets at the Otte Ku ne home Monday 7 45. Tuesday 7 30 Men's Chorus. Wednesday 8 00 Church Council meets at parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J Mins
Curuenen
Glendale Street
Guat Wuorinen
Toivo Erkkinen
Brotherhood
Otte Kune
Tesday
Holy Vacation Crepe Catholic Church Festival
Prospect Street parish announces a 2 to 10 a m divine liturgy followed by the annual dinner in the parish hall. Reverend Stephen Svedbersley Spite leads the service and invites all parishioners and guests to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Vaictation Crepe Catholic Church
Prospect St. Mowns
Royal
Stephen Svedbersley
Divine L.turgy
Finnish Ev. Mission at Hamalainen CUW Church Event
The Finnish Evangelical mission at Congregational church in Hamalinen holds a devotional on Thursday at 7 30 followed by a social hour with coffee sponsored by Mr Carl Hourua. Sunday events include Sunday School at 9 30 Christian Endeavor at 10 30 and a Mother's Day program at 7 30 with carnations and a Friendship Society led program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ino Hamalsinen
Abe
Carl Hourua
Christian Endeavor
Friendship Society
Methodist Church Youth and Sunday School Schedule
The church lists Youth and Sunday School sessions at 9 45 for Intermediates and 11 00 for Morning Worship with a sermon Roots of Religious Experience and anthems by listed composers. Activities include Methodist Youth Fellowship at 114 Summer Street, Official Board Quarterly Conference at 8 00, Scout and Girl Scout meetings, a Barn Dance at Philip Wilson's Barn, Couples Club outings, and upcoming Vac Bible School from June 21 to July. July open and August closed for the Methodist and Congre gational churches with specific dates for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church News
New “Methodist Church Fund
Philip Wilson
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
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Sullivan
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Acton Street
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