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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

4

Washington weighs Marshall plan recovery as 1949 deadline nears

Analysts warn the United States must guard economic stability as aid to Europe evolves. The main Atlantic shipments through June 30 1949 likely include grains cotton meat tobacco coal timber oil and farm machinery with some sectors in surplus and others short. The coal strike and Senate scrutiny loom over the national purse while political climate shifts as Britain hosts an industrial fair and planners eye overseas purchases and domestic reinvestment.

Marshall Canada South Amwich United States Atlantic Cottom Tob 0

University bone bank lowers amputation numbers at KU medical center

A bone bank at the University of Kansas medical center preserves bone fragments in a deep freeze to aid grafts. Dr. James Weaver notes the bank helps avoid amputations by supplying small bone sections for improper fractures and other surgeries, with ribs from deceased patients used after consent.

Kansas City University of Kansas James Weaver Department of Orthopedics Weaver United States

Father Shields Son In Court as Thief is Repeated

In New York a father publicly confronts his 24 year old son Thomas Sexton in a crowded court. The elder pressed a grand larceny charge after restitution earlier saved the youth from a jail sentence. Sexton has a long record including past grand larceny and stolen goods offenses.

New York Aix Thomas Sexton North Bergen William John A. Mullen

Injured Bride Marries Beau in Hospital Bed

In Elkton Maryland Floy Bingeman age six wed John Fansler age 21 while recovering in Union Hospital after a car crash near Manheim Pennsylvania. Floy sustained a broken collarbone and her mother Eva Bingeman a broken jaw in the collision that also delayed the ceremony.

Elkton Floy Bingeman Manheim John Fansler Floy Eva Bingeman Union Hospital

Letters to the Editor on Concord’s global ties

A Concord Enterprise letter from May 17 1948 reflects on internationalism and good neighbor policy. The writer cites friend letters from England and quotes Thomas K Finletter on persistent peace efforts, praising federal unity and vision as guiding postwar diplomacy.

Concord Enterprise Concord Mass England Ibut Timbuchkco Xanadu World of Nations Boston Maine Florida Russia Berlin Washington Palestine Lake Success Thomas K. Finletter Air Policy Commission House Foreign Affairs ‘Committee Soviet Union George Washington

Coming Events of the Week in Concord

The Concord weekly notices list events from Thursday to Wednesday. Special meetings at Concord Recreation Commission and town hall. Sunday communion breakfast at parish after the 9 o clock mass. Various meetings at Walden, Masonic Temple, and Armory. A Bach mass concert is planned at the Veterans Building.

Concord Concord Recreation West of Boy Scouts Walden Royal Arch Masonic Temple Board of the Town House Concord Bay Harvey School State Armory Concord Lions Club Howard Johnson Lodge of Elks Main Street Association Veterans Building

Sleepy Hollow Committal for Former Resident Ruth Worthley

Committal services were held at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord for Ruth Woodland Worthley 72 a former resident who died last Wednesday in Lowell. She was predeceased by age and survived by her husband Arthur B. Worthley two sons three sisters three grandsons one granddaughter and several nephews. The family formerly lived at Barnes Hill road and Lowell road.

Concord Sleepy Hollow Ruth (Woodland) Worthley Lowell Worthley Arthur B. Worthley Chelmsford Fall River Barnes Hill Road Lowell Road

Testimonial Planned for Rev. Joseph W. Sullivan

A testimonial was planned at the Harvey Wheeler School in West Concord last night for Rev. Joseph W. Sullivan former curate at Our Lady Help of Christians West Concord and former Catholic chaplain of the Massachusetts Refectory who three weeks ago was transferred to St Patrick's Church in Cambridge.

Mass Committee to honor Americans at June dinner in Boston

Concord leaders announce the first annual Massachu setts Committee of Catholics Protestants and Jews dinner at the Hotel Statler Boston on June 3. Recipients include Fleet Admiral William Halsey retired and John W. McCormack, Barney Balaban, plus WWII veterans still recovering in hospitals. Abraham Pins ski will be toast master. Governor Bradford and Mayor Curley hold honorary posts.

Concord Massachusetts Committee Hotel Statler Boston Charles Francis “Adams William F. Bull” Halsey U. S Navy John W. McCormack House Barney Barney, Balaban ‘of New York Paramount Pictures Corp Abraham E. Pinanski Massachusetts Superior Court Robert F. Bradford Massachusetts James M. Curley Adams Abraham K. Cohen Patrick A. O'Connell Ralph M. Eastman Michael T. Kelleher Ben G. Shapiro Thomas M. Ainslie Ben Bartzoff Joseph H. Brennan Harry Browning John J.caddigan Saul Gurvitz Charles F. Moore Jr Philip J. Potter Jason R. Silverman Isadore Zack

Valpey to Speak to Harvard Club in Concord

Harvard football coach Valpey will address the Harvard Club of Concord at the Concord Country Club next Saturday night after a 6:30 cocktails and 7:00 dinner. The annual officer election will be held, and the club supports a local Harvard scholarship.

Concord Art Valpey Harvard Harvard Club of Concord Country Club Roger C. Fenn

New Arrival Eleanor Bemis Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bemis

Concord reports the birth of Eleonor Bemis on May 105 to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bemis of Monument Street.

Concord John R. Bemis Monument Street Eleanor Bemis

Honor Roll Announcement Reflects Numerous Students Across Grades

A school honors list names students from Grade I through Grade VIII and Grades III to VII with perfect attendance and notable honorees. Recipients span Dutton to Williams, Lombardo to Smethurst, including multiple paged groups and attendance categories.

Margaret Ware Virginia Bell Betty Parker Nancy Cooney Robert Wheeler Robert Witherell Donald Cullinane Betty Gault Anne Sepe Rachel Ferran Wayne Hughes Ernest Alexander Patricia Porter Jean Berube Edward Devitt Ronald Benson William Smethurst Bernadette Warner Betsy Brooks Kathleen Moran Margaret Nagle Elizabeth Robus Roberta Leisch Jean MacFarlane Paul Slipp Gail Lapham Kevin Quinn Charles Christian Dena Ferran David Hopkins June Keilly Barbara Kelly Madeline Koch Carol Parker Dorothy Sigman Floyd McManus Arnold Wilson Harold Carr Shirley Carr David Hart Frederick Hume Emily Ridout Barbara Stuhre Joyce Smethurst Donald Melisi Richard Montague Ellen Murray Chester Smethurst Louise Theriault Frank Ciervo Dean Comeau Alden Fletcher Margaret Florio John Kelley Billy Creighton Kendall Hicks Elaine Ho Richard’ Dy James. House Andrew Johnson Paula Manion Lester Nelson

Elks Penmy Sale Planned at Concord Veterans Building

Concord Lodge of Elks will hold a penmy sale at the Veterans Building next Wednesday night May 26 at 8 o’clock. Proceeds go to Elks charities.

Our Lady's Lower Church Concord Lodge of the Charity Veterans Building Concord Elks Hall Concord ‘Lodge of Elks Veterans Elks Charities

Stow Unitarian Parish Service Schedule

Paul N. Carnes presides service at 11 a m with church school at 9 30 a m Miss Anne Derby superintendent Youth Group meets at 7 p m Sunday evening

Paul N. Carnes Annne Derby

Union Evangelical Church Sunday Services and Activities

Rev. James V. Miller leads Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a m with a 9 30 a m era. The Endeavor Young People meet at 6 45 p m. at the church for activities and fellowship.

James V. Miller Aera Mndeavor

Sudbury memorial Church notes Sunday services

Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Sunday worship at 10 45 a m features a sermon by Dr Ralph Ernest Bayes and music by a sextet. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m invites all young people. June 6 labeled as children’s Sunday.

Elizabeth Episcopal Church Service Details

Sudbury area church note lists Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. morning prayer Church School at 10:00 a.m. Communion first Sunday of month. Recto: Dr William Wolf mentioned. Everyone welcome to services.

Elizabeth Episcopal Seresion Concord Road Sudbury William Wolf

Sudbury Parish Schedules Sunday Masses and Weekday Services

St Anay Parish Sudbury lists Sunday Masses at 7 30 and 9 00 with weekday Masses at 6 30 The month’s schedule is announced in this small parish notice detailing service times for devotees.

ST. Ay''s Waylai Sudbury Ana . Ae m Ag

Maynard Methodist Church Service and Events

Sunday May 23 1948 services at Maynard Methodist Church led by Pastor Henry E Leech include Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m with chorus music and sermon Give Your Soul a Breathing. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Mrs Leech continues The American Indian talk series. Tuesday May 25 USCS meeting with Mrs Nellie Wilson 2 Brooks Street at 7 30 p m.

Maynard Henry E. Leech Leech USCS Nellie Wilson Brooks Street

St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Event Schedule

Rev Eino Vehanen leads the Congregation Evening titled Sunshine in Heart on May 22 at 7 30 p m with music talks by Rev Setala and the congregation pastor Friends and members welcome A waste paper collection on May 22 Worship service May 23 9 30 a m Vesper 7 30 p m Sermon by Rev Setala May 24 Church Council and Deacons meeting 8 p m May 26 English Bible study at Otto Kun hus home Great Road Stow Heb 1 Chapter

Eino Vehanen Setala Republic Mich Otto Kunehus Great Road Stow

Maynard Saint Casimir’s church mass schedule rises

Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with Sunday school after the 9 o clock mass. Sunday afternoon May devotions at 3. Weekday masses at 8 except Wednesday 4 30 am. High school instruction at 8 am Wednesday and junior high at 11 am. First Communion class 3 Saturday, Holy Communion on May 30.

ST. .Casimir's Church Great Road Maynard Miaskiewicz D.C.L

Finnish Ev Mission Led by Pastor This Week

Rev Eino J Hamalainen leads a Thursday devotion at 7 30 pm with social hour to follow. The coffee table is sponsored by Mr and Mrs Aimo Kangas. On Saturday May 22 the Couples Club and church ladies hold a food sale at 2 o clock in the church vestry to aid the parsonage fund. Mrs Helen Jokinen Mrs Charles Manty and Ina Korpi lead sale tasks with Mrs Hamalainen at the coffee table. Sunday May 23 includes Sunday school at 10 am and an evening service at 7 30 pm.

Mission Congregational Church Eino J. Hamalainen Aimo Kangas Helen Jokinen Charles Manty Ina Korpi Hamalainen

Bedford Church of Christ announces weekly schedule

Bedford Church of Christ Reverend William E. Mack pastor resides at 27 Great Road with Leila M. Blake as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 40 a m morning service at 11 00 Pilgrim Fellowship follows at 6 30 p m.

Church OF Christ William E. Mack Great Road Bedford Leila M. Blake Pilgrim Fellowship

Unitarian Service Plans Morning Schedule

Rev. Richard G. Sechrist pastor at 100 Old Billerica Road leads Sunday service at 11 after the 10 o clock Sunday school with Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb as organist.

First Parish Richard G. Sechrist Billerica Road Bedford Adelaide Newcomb

St Michael's Church Mass Schedule and Clergy

Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford announces Masses at 7 00 9 15 and 11 15 A M Benediction after the 9 15 Mass and Sunday School following Benediction.

ST. Michael’s Church Catholic William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford William E. Brennan

Reverend Foglesong to Lead Sunday Morning Service

Rev John M Foglesong will lead the Sunday morning service at 9 30 A M. All are cordially invited to attend.

First Parish Sudbury John M Foglesong

Maynard Morning Worship Schedule

Church services announced for Maynard include morning worship at 9 30, Sunday School at 10 45, and Youth Fellowship at 7 00 in the evening.

Church Activities and Schedules in Maynard and Union

St George s Church Maynard Massachusetts reports St Hilda s Guild meeting Thursday 7 00 p m and morning prayers for news boys Sunday 7 30 a m with services at 9 15 a m church school 10 45 a m Holy Communion senior choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 00 p m Union Congregational led by Rev Norman C MacLean lists Church School 9 30 a m worship 10 45 a m May 25 Phila thea Class meets 7 30 p m at Eva Frye Brown street May 26 Choir rehearsal 7 p m.

ST. George's Church Maynard Massachusetts Harry E. Goll Edward M. Green St. Hilda’s Guild Union Congregational Church Norman C. MacLean Church Eva Frye Brown Street

Russian Orthodox Service Schedule for May Weekend

Rev Anthony Huravsky announces religious services beginning Friday May 21 with Great Vespers at 6 p m. Saturday May 22 Holy Liturgy at 9 a m and Great Vespers at 6 p m. Sunday May 23 High Mass at 10 a m at the church.

Anthony Huravsky

St Bridget's Church Schedule and May Events

Rev D Edward O Brya n pastor and staff announce daily masses at 7 a m with confessions Saturday 3 5 and 7 49 8 30 p m Sunday masses at 7 9 20 15 and 11 30 Children mass at 9 am in the lower church followed by Sunday school Devotions for the Most Blessed Sacrament Sunday at 6 30 p m Miraculous Medal novena every Tuesday at 7 30 Confernity of Christian Doctrine Tuesday at 3 pm Instruction for high school Wednesday 8 am catechism for junior high Wednesday 11 am First Holy Communion preparation Monday Wednesday Thursday 4 pm Saturday 10 am First Communion on Sunday May 23 at 9 am Forty Hours Devotion opens Friday with 8 am high mass and procession of Most Blessed Sacrament High mass for peace Saturday 8 am Forty Hours closes at 11 30 mass Confessions Thursday and Saturday afternoons and Thursday Friday Saturday evenings May procession Sunday May 3rd.

ST. Bridget’s Church D. Edward O’bryan Délphis’ C. Duquette Thomas W. Moriarty

Concord West Concord Church Schedule Featured

Rev Earl K Swearland conducts morning worship on May 23 at 10 45 with sermon by the minister. Parish choirs include Mrs Nina Lind organist C Waldo MacWilliams chorister. Church School at 9 30, Kindergarten for small children, and Young People meeting at 7 p.m.

West Concord Union Church Main Street Earl K. Swearland Nina Lind C. Waldo MacWilliams

The First Parish Concord May 23 Service Expects Dolls Aid

Rev Edward P Daniels preaches on The Greatest of These at morning service. Church school at 9 35 a m K indergarten at 11 a m Exhibition of dolls from all countries by Women’s Parish Association in the vestry Sunday afternoon 2 to 5 for Children’s Crusade. Contributions accepted at Mrs aren oe a ens may be opened Thursday Tea served.

Concord Edward P Daniels Sernon Women’s Parish Association Childrens’ Crusade Aren Oe A Ens

Novena and Procession Plan for Local Parish

Reading fragments show a church calendar with a Novena service at 8:30 p.m. and a Sunday event on May 23. A procession is scheduled for May 23 at 3 p.m. An outdoor penny mission and gospel sound program are listed along with meditation on Epistle studies and color themes.

Sunday Service at Trinit Congregation Led by Rev John W

The Trinit Congregation holds a morning service led by Rev John E W on Sunday at 9 30. A nursery will be available during the service.

Trinit John E. W A Nursery

Benediction at 4 First at St Bernards Sunday

Community service note states Benediction at 4 PM followed by Sunday mass at St Bernards parish.

Sermon topics and service notes at Trinity Episcopal May events

The notice outlines a sermon on Know ye not that ye are the temple of God with I Corinthians 3 16 as the verse and a Health with Key reference. It invites attendance for a May 8 luncheon at Trinity Episcopal in Bradford with a possible earlier May 4 service time.

Jame Clude Trinity Bradford

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