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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
4
An article notes a proposed modern passenger train feature a personal radio feed for each rider to listen to event programs. Skepticism exists about the dual radio sets and safety focus, while commentators warn that luxury signals may overshadow safety concerns. The piece contrasts public security reassurance with possible complacency in rail travel.
President Truman, meeting eight national organizations, criticized congressional inaction and the real estate lobby over housing delays. He cited a drop in starts in early 1947, urged more rental construction, and blamed end of price controls and stalled Taft bills for the shortage.
In Arlington the 88th annual Massachusetts Universalist Ministers association convertion elected Mrg Brown as trustee for three years. Rev Mr Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Brown, was named in the announcement.
Masons plan a three day observance with a Sunday church service at First Parish Unitarian in Arlington conducted by Rev. John Nicol Mar with clergy assistance, followed by lodge open house at Monument Hall. A Monday banquet at Masonic Temple welcomes Grand Master Samuel H. Wragg. An evening Tuesday program at Fyneate School includes buffet lunch and Corinthian Lodge events.
A Nor wegian vessel shipmate suffered a fractured leg during a moment at sea and was brought 370 miles to Brighton Marine Hospital for treatment by doctors aboard.
Acton students plan a spring order for sophomore class rings with Fred Kiley Alpha Goldthwaite and Shirley Strong as chairmen. Senior prom committees include David Barry chairing orchestra and Donald Reynolds chairing invitations. Senior banquet committees list Patricia Mullen Frances Merry Phyllis Barnhart and others.
Hudson junior Catholic Daughters troop holds general meeting on May 21 in St Michael hall with librarian Mrs Ernest Groves as guest speaker on Librarianship As A Career. Mrs Lucille Hill will call meeting to order as plans are finalized for the Communion Breakfast after the 9 30 mass on June 1 at Sharons restaurant served by Troops III and IV.
Framingham Massachusetts police report a short circuit triggered an electric arm clock alarm at 3 am waking Officer Edward McCarthy. He looked out and saw a fire in a nearby factory, prompting an emergency response.
At the March town meeting Sudbury voted to study its schools and appoint a Survey Committee on Plans and Scope to organize the project. The panel includes Maxwell Eaton Mrs Gordon Wilson Roy Hawes Owen Kiernan Alan Flynn John Meader Alfred Crowley Howard Emmons Reuben Dunsfordy and two at large representatives Mrs Harvey Fairbank and Mrs Frederick Clark.
Mrs Charlotte A Johnson widow of Peter John Johnson died at her Maynard home at 55 Glen dale street Sunday morning aged 84. Born in Sweden she lived in Maynard 55 years. Survived by son Ernest of Maynard, daughter Mrs Kehoe of Keene New Hampshire, two sisters in Los Angeles. Funeral Tuesday at Fowler funeral home 2 p m Rev Norman MacLean officiating. Burial Glenwood Cemetery.
In the past 30 celebrations wood piles have grown according to the UI8 Forest report noting increased debris and storage needs amid seasonal activities and community events.
Rev Norman C MacLean will lead morning worship at 10 45 with choir music conducted by Harold Merriam and organist Marion L Jones. Church school meets at 9 30 and 10 45 with age class groups. Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 00. Members urged to attend to elect delegates to Northfield Conference.
Rev. F. S. Miaskiewicz pastorates Casimir's Church Great Road Maynard announces masses at 9 and 11 o'clock on Sundays with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock mass. May procession by the Blessed Virgin Sodality Sunday afternoon. Feast of the Ascension Thursday masses at 5 45 and 4. Weekday masses 8 except Wednesday 7 30 am. Religion instruction for high school Wednesday 8 am and junior high 11 am. Polish and religion instruction by Felician Sisters at 10 am Saturday. Confessions Saturday 3 pm and 7 pm. Paper collection for archbishop Cushing drive Saturday. residents to have papers ready for curb collection.
St John s Ev Lutheran Pastor Niskanen lists a May calendar including Boy Scout meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday May 15 and a program for those born in May on Saturday May 17 at 7 30 p m Finnish worship 9 30 a m Sunday May 18 with Sunday School at 10 4 English service at 7 00 p m Congregation meeting after vestry at 8 00 p m Finnish week night at 7 30 p m Choir practice at 8 00 p m on Wednesday May to be held at the aOR some details partially garbled.
The Finn ish Evangelical Mission announces a May lineup beginning Thursday May 15 with a mid week service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Eizoainen. Mr and Mrs George Hekkala host and coordinate events with coffee at Vice. Solo performances by Mrs Arjorie Flint and Mrs Philip Goldthwaite. On Saturday May 17 a special program benefits Finnish runners Mikko Heitanen and Mrs Waino Muinonen with Fred Sla displaying sports photos and Mrs Ray Tuomanen as guest soloist. Coffee table hosted by Mrs Car Holt and Mrs George Osmo. Sunday May 18 features Sunday School at 10 a m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Young People meet at the church at 4 p m.
St George's Church announces St Hilda's Guild meeting this Thursday at 7:00 p m at Mrs Frank Johnson's Tremont street. Sunday services include church school for upper grades at 9:30 a m and primary department at 10:40 a m followed by morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 a m. Sabra League meets Monday at 7:30 p m.
At the Evangelical Free Church in Boston last Friday Rev. Joseph Swan of Jersey spoke as guest, while Richard Allen Middlesex School student and captain elect in football contributed as a panel speaker on a Boston radio program Saturday. A special Corinthian Lodge meeting at Masonic Temple Tuesday evening granted a degree led by Whipful A. Robert MacLeod Jr.
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday 10 45 AM services Sunday school and testimonial sessions at 10 45 AM Reading Room hours 12 1 0 4 PM weekdays open Mortals and Immortals is the lesson sermon topic for May 18 Golden text Romans 8 19 The sermon includes Luke 7 12 15 and related passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The article invites all to attend services and use the Reading Room.
The Sudbury First Parish Church hosts worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and regular worship at 11 00 a m. Activities include junior and senior C E at 3 and 6 30 p m, Melody club May 19, choir rehearsal May 21, and a May 24 auction at John Hall's barn to raise funds for painting the church.
Rev Rollin J Fairbanks of Lincoln preached at Middlesex School chapel. Hawthorne Chapter OES meets May 19 at Masonic Temple. Communion at St Bernards Concord next Sunday for parish boys at 8 15 mass. Public waste paper drive in Concord and West Concord upcoming. Mass at reformatory June 24 officiated by Archbishop Richard Ishing. Sally Ann Bent observes first birthday Tuesday. Memorial Sunday at First Parish Unitarian Church with veterans invited. Auxiliary AOH at 21 Belknap street marks 31st anniversary this month.
Short, unclear calendar fragment lists May events and times, including Sunday services and CYO paper event. Mentions Ascension and a June first item, but details are fragmented and dates may be uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR notes list multiple church times and May dates including May 1 and June 6. Mentions Earl Rey, Nina Waldo, and a garden meeting for children plus morning preaching at 9 30 a m.
Secretary reports Friday May 1 at 8 p m in Hamilton street church. Ron ny Redman will deliver the gospel sermon to the women s society with music by the choir. The minister will speak on an important subject.
The notice lists church services for 8:00 and 11:00 am with a thank offering at both, a junior class at 9:15 am to 8th grade, nursery and a survey committee meeting on the second Monday in May, plus a children's fair advertisement for Johnson's.
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