Parish parishioners plan jubilee fund parties
Parishioners plan a series of house parties to raise funds for St. Casimir's parish golden jubilee. Events include May 21 at the Butler home, June 4 Puffer McGee-Piecewicz party, June 25 at the Lech home with a fashion show and chicken dinner, and a July dancing under the stars. The annual Polish parish supper show for Our Lady of Czestochowa Hyde Park will be at Blinstruth's Village South Boston on Memorial Day night. reservations urged.
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Maynard
St. Casimir’s
Bob Butler
Puffer McGee
Piecewicz
Chester Lech
Linials
New England
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Hyde Park
Blinstruth’s
South Boston
A F officer honored by Kiwanis at Boston luncheon
Bedford report notes USAF Master Sergeant Charles W Ledbetter of Hanscom Field received the 1961 Kiwanis Gold Medal for outstanding benefactor to children in need. He is the first active military member to win the award and the 12th recipient. Ledbetter and family reside at Hanscom Field with four school age children.
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Bedford
U.S.A
Electronic Systems Division
Hanscom Field
Boston Kiwanis Club
Touraine
Boston
Charles W. Ledbetter
Kiwanis
Boxton Kiwanis
John S. Nolan
John P. Curran
Alexander Schindler
Herbert W. Crowley
William W. Drummy
Sergei Ledbetter
Rotary Session Outlines Coming Events At Maynard Club
Maynard Rotary Club with Richard T. White presiding discussed upcoming events. James B. Farrell spoke on his Bahamas trip in place of a missing speaker. A club assembly occurred and Anthony Sebastyn will present next week with a cookout May 22 at Bella Bay Villa. Officer installation is slated for June 19. visiting members included Rohan Bartlett Spurr Heet and Burckes. A door prize was won by Robert Brackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Richard T. White
Maynard Rotary Club
James B. Farrell
Bahamas
Thomas C. Eley
Twin Trees
Anthony Sebastyn
Bella Bay Villa
North Acton
Vsiting
George F. Rohan
Edward J. Bartlett
Concord
Alton Spurr
Walter Heet
Southborough
Vernon Siver
Clinton
Richard Burckes
P. P. Howard R. Prescott
Robert Brackett
White
Moving Your Church Membership Across Parishes
Census shows one fifth of Americans move yearly affecting 20 million church members. A guide from The Episcopal magazine offers nine steps for a smooth transfer: notify clergy, close pledges, find a new church, visit, attend services, maintain giving, introduce yourself, seek tasks, and officially transfer membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cassels
Episcopalian Magazine
Robert F. Grafe
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Portland
Ore
Union Church Plans Auction in West Concord
Union Church in West Concord will host a giant auction at the Yankee Trader Barn on Main Street Saturday June 3 with George Eberlein of South Acton as auctioneer. Proceeds aid the church along with a food sale and refreshment stand run by Novella Buckley Ruth Hanson Monica Murphy. Donations can be picked up by calling Russell Hatch. Barn doors open 1 to 4 PM for donations on May 13 20 27.
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West Concord
George Eberlein
South Acton
Union Church
Yankee Trader
Main Street
Novella Buckley
Ruth Hanson
Monica Murphy
Warner Eldridge
Russell Hatch
Pine Hill Club Plans Progressive Supper
Bedford group invites all to the Pine Hill Club annual progressive supper on Saturday evening May 20. First course at 7 p.m. at Donald Blake's, with further courses at Clyde Conleg and Phil Major's. Nominal charge to cover expense. Reservations by calling Barbara Maier Cr. 4 6274 before May 18.
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Bedford
Pine Hill Club
Donald Blake
Clyde Conleg
Phil Major
Barbara Maier
Bishop Will Visit St. Paul's Sunday
Rev. James S. Whitaker will present a class of 20 for confirmation at St. Pauls Mission. Rt. Rev. Frederic C. Lawrence will officiate, followed by a reception in the church library and a chance to greet Bishop Lawrence and the confirmands.
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Bedford
James S. Whitaker
St. Paul's Mission
Frederic C. Lawrence
Diocese of
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Bedford Ascension Day Observed At St Pauls
St Pauls marks Ascension Day with Holy Communion and a sermon at 7 30 p m today The First Sunday after Ascension falls on Sunday May 14 A meeting of the executive board is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Monday the men s club met and the speaker was Rep John Brox of the 19th Middlesex District
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Bedford
St. Paul's
John Brox
Middlesex
Sudbury district invites bids for milk oil and furniture
Sudbury Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District and the town of Sudbury call for bids for milk to be delivered to the superintendent of schools before 2 p.m. on Monday May 15. Bids for supplying heavy and light oil for 1961 1962 and bids for school furniture close at the same time and will be opened and read by the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Lincoln-Sudbury
Devotion of 40 Hours Opens at St. Josephs Church
The 40 hour devotion starts Friday morning at St. Josephs Church and runs through Sunday morning with the blessed sacrament exposed all day Friday and Saturday. The public is invited to view the ornate altar display during the exposition.
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South Lincoln
St. Joseph's Church
Keeping Parish Records Simple with a Letter to Former Church
A brief note explains the easy step to maintain church ties by sending a letter to your previous parish, preserving formal records and your sense of belonging to the current church. The guidance emphasizes simplicity and personal continuity in church affiliation.
First Parish Ch r t o reflect parish schedule
Duplicate church services at 9:30 and 11:15 with Sunday school at 30 and 11 oclock. Masses at 8 and 11:30 with church school sessions. C Souster leads as director, Richard B. Rice named Carillonear. Holy Communion at 8 and 10. Senior Y P meets at 7 p.m.
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C. Souster
Stanley
Richard B. Rice
Carillonear
Holy Communion
Parish Mass Schedule and Choir Roles Listed
Poa Doherty and Mrs Helen Detsch are named as organizers with Mrs William Toth as organist. Sunday masses are at 9 30 a.m and 11 a.m with Sunday school following the 9 30 a.m mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lemay
Religious Society and Congregational Church Service Times
Two local churches list Sunday schedule details. First Society led by Rev Albert N Keucher with 9 30 church school and 10 45 morning worship. Congregational church with Pastor Rev Robert B, youth director Richard Page and choir director William Shumway holds services at 10 45 worship and 7 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 p m.
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1St Religious Society Nitarian
Albert N. Keucher
Carl Andreassen
Donald Lapham
Robert B
Richard Page
Herbert A. Lee
William Shumway
Frances Whitman
Christian Endeavor
Maynard School Board Meeting Updates and Plans
Maynard notes from a recent school committee session show discussions with high and Roosevelt school principals and staff about performance in yearly supervisory reports. The board approved bids for painting projects under the 1961 budget and engaged Perley Gilbert Associates to prepare blueprints for bids. Projects include oil burner and fuel tank upgrades, two new fire escapes at Coolidge School, and fire detector installations. The committee plans to meet with selectmen on potential school space in the new municipal building.
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Roosevelt
Perley-Gilbert Associates
Coolidge
Selectmen
Municipal Building Committee
Be Kind To Animals Week Spotlighted by MSPCA Leader
Dr. Eric H. Hansen of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced the annual observance Be Kind To Animals Week from May 7 to 13. He noted the event has local roots forty seven years ago and aims to remind the public about humane education and animal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric H. Hansen
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Longwood Ave
Boston
Citipone
Massachusetts
M.S.P.C.A
American Humane Education Society
Hansen
Church Services and Leadership Notes
Reading shows multiple church listings with pastors and service times. Church of Christ lists Rev Raymond as interim minister and youth leader Roger DeGroote. worship at 9 30 with sermon. Lutheran Church of the Savior led by Rev Walter Rast holds 9 30 Sunday School and worship. St Paul Mission Church under Mrs Jere Brophy and Raymond Pynn offers 8 a m Holy Communion and 10 30 a m Morning Prayer with nursery care and 7 p m fellowship.
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Church OF Christ Congregational
Raymond
Roger B
Joseph DeGroote
Church OF the Savior
Walter E. Rast
Bedford High School
ST. Paul Mission Church
Jere H, _ Brophy
Raymond B. Pynn
Samuel F. Jones
St. Paul's Mission Fellowship
ST. George's Episcopal
Albert E. Gate
Sally Boeske
Walter Boeske
Philip Weinmann
Church School
Maynard
Lawrence O'Brien
Carlton Jr
Frank
Sermon
Catholic Masses Set By Local parish Leaders
Rev Harrod McDermott pastor Rev Louis Duford curate and Mrs Mary McDonald lead Sunday worship with Masses at 7 8 15 9 30 10 45 and 12 noon followed by Sunday School in the parish hall.
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Harrod McDermott
Louis Duford
Mary McDonald
Sunday Services At Town Hall And Good Church
The record lists multiple worship times at 9 30 a m and 11 a m across two churches the Evangelical Congregational Church and the Church of the Good with Rev Eric W Grimshaw Cimboro Jr Richard Dixon and Rev Roger W Wootton among staff and a church school nursery and kindergarten offered in the services
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Evangelical Congregational Church
Eric W. Grimshaw
Cimboro, Jr
Richard Dixon
St Elizabeth of Hungary parish mass schedule
Rev. Charles B. Kerans pastor and Rev Edward J. McLaughlin curate announce Mass times. Morning masses at 6:30 daily, 7 and 9 for children upstairs and 9 for adults downstairs on Sundays, with 10:45 and 11:45 Masses and Sunday School after the 8 o'clock Mass.
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ST. Casimir’s
Miaskiewicz
West Acton Baptist Church Sunday School and Worship
Church notices list Rev. William T. Keech minister Mrs. Richard W. Shaw and C. Waldo MacWilliams as church school superintendent George H. Locke Jr and David C Rich as youth director. Sunday school serves 3 year olds nursery and kindergarten with worship at 9 30 and 11 a m including sermon.
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William T. Keech
Richard W. Shaw
C. Waldo MacWilliams Church
George H. Locke
David C. Rich
Rantala Preacher Sets Morning Worship at New Location
Pastor C. A. Rantala announces a new church location for morning worship at 9 30 a m and a Luther League meeting at 6 30 p m with services scheduled at the same venue.
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C. A. Rantala
New Location Central
Luther League
Unitarian Sermon and Sunday School Schedule Noted
Rev Deane Starr leads morning worship at 11 with sermon and church school. Mrs June Hill organist and Mrs William Clark assist. Spencer Youth Director Charles Nixon presents morning activities at 11 with Sunday school and junior and senior P F sessions at 11:30.
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Deane Starr
June Hill
William Clark
Spencer
Charles Nixon Alam
Obvious Animal Welfare Duty Cited in Text
The excerpt emphasizes the obligation to protect animals from cruelty, provide food and shelter year round, and never abandon them on highways, noting kindness to animals fosters consideration and love for all living things.
Buy U S Savings Bonds Invest in Your Country
An advertisement urges purchase of U S Savings Bonds to support national needs and promote patriotic financial investment. It emphasizes stability, security, and the role of citizens in funding government programs. The copy stresses trust in long term growth and civic duty.
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U. S
Concord St. Bernard’s Church Masses and Staff
Rt. Rev. John A. York presides at Concord St Bernard’s Church with Rev. Edmund M Higgins and Rev. James M H Connoly as curates and Miss Esther Costello as organist. Mass times are 7, 8:30, 10, and 11:30 with Sunday School after the 8:30 service.
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ST. Bernard's Church
Catholic
John A. York
Edmund M., Higgins
James MH. Connoly
Esther Costello
Church Schedules Include Multiple Services Across Parishes
Our Lady Help of Christians lists masses at 7 8 9 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday School after the 8. First Parish in Concord shows 9 30 Church School and 11 Morning Worship led by Rev Arthur Jellis and Philip W Trumbull. Trinity Church presents 8 am Holy Communion 10 am Church School 11 am Holy Communion and sermon.
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OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church Catholic
Lewis F. Kearn
John E. Bowen
Thomas F. Brosnan
Helen Donahue
Concord
Arthur Jellis
Philip W. Trumbull
Marjorie Schumacher
Fred Calder
West Concord Union Service Announces Cornerstone of Civilization
Rev Edwin B Nylen to lead 11 a m worship with sermon and music by organist Douglas F Reilly and choir director The service centers on The Cornerstone of Civilization and highlights readings and hymn singing by the congregation in West Concord Union.
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West Concord Union
Edwin B. Nylen
Douglas F. Reilly
Sunday Service Schedule with Morning Worship and Evening Worship
The church lists 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and 11 a.m. Morning worship with nursery provided. An evening worship is set for 7 p.m. The text outlines the day’s religious services.
Trinitarian Service Details With Sermon and School
Rev Robert H Barber Pastor Whittredge Clark Organist conduct morning worship at 9 30 and 11 with sermon Church School at 9 30 each Sunday in the Trinitarian church.
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
Robert H. Barber
Whittredge Clark
Sunday services and Reading Room at Milldam church
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Reading Room at 26 Main street open 10 a m to 5 p m on weekdays with holidays excepted. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 01. Wednesdays 7 to 7 45 p m and Fridays 7 to p m. Nursery provided for young children. Immortal status of the children of God discussed in Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Mortals and Immortals with scriptural selections from Romans 8 and correlative text from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Milldam
Main Street
Christian Science Services
God
Mary Baker Eddy
10 H. S. Students To Get Licenses
Ten local high school students passed driver education tests Friday and will receive licenses from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles. Instructors included C. W. Hayes. Recipients: Patricia Lucas Maila Tervo and Robert Tervo Hale High Stow. Kathleen Buscemi Maynard High. Wayne Pasanen Janet Putnam Charles Derby Beverly Jenks Gladys Feltus Harvey Gravlin Acton Roxborough Regional.
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Stow
Mass
United Presbyterian Church Service Listings and Choirs
A church notices page lists multiple services Christan Home sermon themes and hymns. It notes ministers organists choirs and Sunday School times across locations and days with details on nursery care and youth fellowships.
Memorial services and church schedule for Mother's Day
Memorial for Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr with morning worship at 9:30 and 11 and a Family Sunday for Mother's Day. Children attend the first half, Children's Choir sings, babysitting at the parsonage, Sunday School, senior seminar on Sex and Morals, worship at 7:30, sermonette by Clifton Giles, parent youth discussion afterward. Our Lady of Fatima mass times and Sunday School after 8:30 mass.
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Memorial Congregational Church
Ernest Bodenweber
Joseph
Eee Tenet
Jean Copp
Arthur Howard
Clifton Giles
First Parish Unitarians Schedule of Services and Choirs
Morning Worship at 10 a.m. led by Rev. Carl R. Scovel with sermon What Is A Family. Church School at 10 a.m. Rev. Herbert Zetter from Northboro Unitarian assists. nursery and church school activities. Fellowship Hour at 11 a.m. Junior Choir rehearsal and youth group rehearsal at 2 30 p.m. The Happy Journey program is included.
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United Presbyterian
Ae Simmerman
Anne Taeouen
Stee
Martha-Mary Chapel
Westminster Fellowship
the Mance
First Parish Unitarian
Carl R. Scovel
James Greenwall
J. Huston Westover
John Taft
Herbert Zetter
Northboro Unitarian Church
Gleasondale Worship Service and Sunday School Time
The worship service and Sunday School are held at 10 45 a.m. at Gleasondale. The schedule emphasizes morning worship and religious instruction for all ages.
Sodality to Meet Wednesday at St Elizabeth of Hungary
The Acton Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of St Elizabeth of Hungary Church will meet Wednesday evening. Nominating committee will present its slate of officers for election for the coming season. Plans are underway for the group's communion supper to be held May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of St
Saint John’s Evangelical Sunday Schedule
L Richard D Rintala leads the church with Mrs Otto Kunelius and James Mann as Sunday School superintendents. Mrs Gloria Wood serves as associate superintendent. Worship begins at 10 45 a m with nursery supervision provided.
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ST. John’s
Richard D. Rintala
Otto Kunelius James Mann
Gloria Wood
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Scientist Concord
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Gerald Row
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