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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
4
A report describes an experimental two ear or binaural radio system likened to the stereoscope. The method promises reduced interference and sharper reception, offering two sound versions of a program to create a dimensional effect and new quality without major transmitter changes.
The weekly analysis reports the anti Communist coalition crushing Red opponents in Italy. It notes political shifts and possible implications for Italian governance amid Cold War tensions.
First returns show anti Communist parties ahead two to one with an apparent absolute majority in both houses. Observers say victory signals benevolent capitalism over militant communism and may influence European history. The Red Army is noted as not a factor in the Italian result.
John L. Lewis faced a $20,000 personal fine and his United Mine Workers union $1.4 million in penalties after ignoring a federal court order to end the March 15 pension dispute driven strike. The judge opposed jail time but criticized government policy and warned of continued leverage from the Taft Hartley injunction.
The United Nations Security Council urged a truce for Jews and Arabs in Palestine but did not send observers. Russia backed partition though did not veto the truce. U.S. shift toward a UN trusteeship plan reveals waning American prestige.
Harvard anthropologist Dr. Hugh Hencken returned from Northwest Africa with a chalky heavy flint cleaver and two toris of fossils. He contends these artifacts indicate man existed in that region about 150,000 years ago, supporting his claim.
The U S atomic energy commission reports another detonation at Eniwetok atoll in the western Pacific as the sixth known atomic explosion. The event is described as the creation of an atomic weapon with mystery surrounding the instrument and process.
A department of agriculture report shows twelve North Central states led in high yield hybrid seed use, rising from zero in 1933 to 92.5 percent of corn acreage last year, while the South reached 27.2 percent.
In Nebraska's preferential primary Republican contenders vie for delegates. Stassen wins 5 national convention delegates and projects at least 300 on the first ballot in Philadelphia. Dewey trails, Taft slips, with MacArthur Warren and Martin far behind.
Successor Er'tis 'Quir'ad becomes president following the death of President Manuel Roxas. Roxas died in a Clark field hospital shortly after urging a pledge of constructive faith between the American and Philippine peoples.
Commerce economists support Truman administration concerns as business activity shows stronger momentum while tax cuts foreign aid and increased military spending are cited as drivers.
Reports from Philadelphia Tokyo and Fort Worth with short items. A century old Mrs Mamie Trancione credits abstinence from drinking dancing and smoking for living to 100. A thief broke a jewelry store window in Philadelphia and confessed. Japanese whalers prayed for 1921 whales. Lumber thieves lost their haul when a tow failed in Fort Worth. The American Bible Society distributed 9 310 489 copies in 147 languages in 1947.
Acton Apple Blossom Queen Marjorie Howell participated in the Nashoba Valley festival in Leominster with court members. She attended the ball, Sunday church services in Groton, and a court dinner at Groton Inn as Apple Blossom week unfolded with events in Leominster Boxborough and Westford culminating in Gov. Bradford crowning the queen.
Bedford Church of Christ led by Rev. William E. Mack holds Sunday school at 9 40 a m and morning service at 11 00 with Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 30 p m Mrs Leila M Blake serves as organist at 27 Great Road Bedford Unitarian led by Rev Richard G Sechrist at 100 Old Billerica Road lists Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb as organist.
Saint Michael’s Church announces Sunday masses at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Benediction after the 9:15 mass. Sunday school follows the Benediction. Reverend William E Kerrigan, pastor, resides at 154 Great Road, Bedford, with Mrs. Kerrigan.
St Elizabeth Episcopal Mission on Concord Road lists morning prayer at 10:00 and Church School at 10:00 with communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector Dr William Wolf invites everyone to attend.
Wayland Sudbury parish announces Sunday Masses at 7 30, 9, and 1. Holiday Masses listed at 6 30, 8 and va. Daily Mass at 7 30 a m. First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m.
Henry E. Leech pastor leads morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 45 and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m at 34 Brooks Street Maynard indicating a regular church schedule for the day.
Reverend John M. Foglesong leads First Parish Church as it resumes summer and fall services on Sunday May 16 at 9 30 A M. Air service cordially invited. sermon by Mr Foglesong.
Rev Ernest Bayes preaches at 10:45 Sunday morning worship with music by the senior choir. John Dixon Copp leads Sunday School at 9:30 for children of all ages. Young People gather, Cha Endeavor at 6:30 P.M. Woman's Association meets May 13 at 2 P.M. Tea follows business meeting.
Maynard Methodist Church announces Sunday May 16 1948 worship schedule with morning services at 11 00 am sermon They that Worship Him Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm Mrs Leech presents the third talk The American Indian The Board of Education meets May 18 at the parsonage Choir rehearsal May 19 Adelphia Class food sale May 21 starting 2 pm at Gutteridge Jewelry store Nagon Street
Rev Eino Vehanen leads events at St John's Ev Lutheran Church with a May 15 supper 5 to 7 06 pm hosted by Bethany Sisters followed by a film on Lutheran World Action March of Faith. May 16 features Confirmation and Holy Communion at 9 30 am with a Finnish language sermon. May 18 Ladies Aid meets at 25 Garfield Avenue at 8 pm.
Rev Norman C MacLean leads services with church school sessions for all ages and a beginner class. The Men’s Fraternal League meets Tuesday. Choir rehe rsal Wednesday. Religious Education committee meets at the parsonage. A South African missionary will speak at morning service and a joint Sunday School meeting on Sunday May 16.
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church announces services on Sunday May 9 with 10 30 a m Sunday School 7 p m English service and 8 p m finish. Monday May 10 Luther League meets at 8 p m at Mrs Simi Jones home Grozier road Cambridge.
Rev Anthony Huravsky presides at High Vespers May 15 and Holy Liturgy May 16. After services he travels to Lawrence Massachusetts for parish school consecration in a Pontifical Mass by Bishop John of Brooklyn. A parish delegation is expected to attend.
Rev Harry E Goll rector Edward M Green student assistant Thursday 730 pm Confirmation Bishop Heron will confirm the candidates Sunday 730 pm morning prayer for the newsboys 915 am church school 1030 am morning prayer and sermon Monday 730 pm Sabra League meeting Thursday 700 pm St Hilda's Guild meeting
Pastor Eric J Hamalainen leads a Finnish Evangelical mission with a devotional Thursday May 13 at 7 30 p m. Features Julia Demicco solo numbers with Mrs Brown piano El izabeth Dodge recitation. Social hour after, coffee table by Mr and Mrs George Hekkala. Sunday May 16 Sunday School 10:00 a m Evening Worship 7:30 p m.
Stow First Parish Unitarian Church lists Paul N. Carnes as minister with church school at 9 30 a m supervised by Miss Anne Derby. Service at 11 a m and youth group scheduled for Sunday evening.
Sunday morning services led by Rev James V Miller at Union Evangelical Stow with a 6:45 p m Christian Endeavor meeting for the Young People.
Parish notes list daily mass times and weekend services at St Bridget’s with multiple assistants and special catechetical programs. It details confessions on Saturdays for general and Lithuanian and Italian speaking parishioners, First Holy Communion plans for children, and devotion times to the Blessed Sacrament.
Rev. F. Miaskiewicz leads Sunday masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after 9. Devotions at 3 p m. Weekday masses at 8 except Wednesday 7 30 a m. High school instruction at 8 and junior high at 11 Wednesday. Confessions Saturday 3 and 7, First Communion class Saturday 3. First Holy Communion on Sunday May 30.
Rev. Norman C. MacLean presides as services for Sunday May 16 begin with church school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45 Mrs Ivy E Craig guest speaker comes from the American Board of Foreign Missions and has written hymns She has lived for more than 25 years among Ndau people in East Africa and served in Mt Silinda and Chikore Delegates Gavin Taylor Harold Nordber George W Nold and Rev MacLean attend the Congregational Conference and Missionary Society meeting May 17 18 19 at Springfield Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7 00.
Rev Michael J Burke pastor and staff listed for Concord St Bernard's Church announce the Sunday Mass lineup on May 16 including 7 and 8:15 9 and 11:30 a.m. children’s mass at 8:15 with Benediction at 4:30 p.m.
Rev. Bradford Hastings leads Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer with sermon at 11 a.m. on May 16. Children’s worship at 10 a.m. An annual children’s fair is slated for May 22 at 82 Main Street.
A church schedule lists a May novena service at 5 p.m. and a first communion on May 23. Additional entries reference outdoor penny events and weekend activities led by Reverend Alexand Kes, Mrs. John Kes, and Mrs. Walter.
Sunday services listed with Rev Earl K Sn and Mrs Nina Lind hosting at West Concept Church. Rooms for church departments meet at 10 45 and Kinder children during ship during morning service. Evening events include a 7 00 pm gathering for youth at the church.
Rev Edward P leads topic Renewing the Faith at the First Parish. The Young People hold their last May meeting on May 18 at 2 30 p m in the vestry with transportation arranged.
Rev Gunnar A mission notes describe sermon topics on creation and natural science. The schedule lists Sunday services and Bible class with a Wednesday and Friday gatherings including a film night about creation under the society's auspices.
A Sunday service notice lists a lesson sermon for May 16 at First Church Science. The theme cites a golden text about bearing the image of the heavenly and references Romans 8:16 with a sermon by Mary and a focus on spiritual health.
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