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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
19
A fragmented confession recalls a love triangle involving Laura M Welch a druggist and two rivals. The narrator describes jealousy over a photograph kept on a piano and a heated clash that ended with a planned church wedding and a resulting rift.
Thirty two members of the Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational church South Sudbury toured to Rindge New Hampshire on May 17 for annual meetings. Officers for 1951 1952 include President Maxwell P Eaton and a large slate of vice presidents secretaries and committee chairs listed.
Bedford church reports new members Mrs J Herrith Bernard Pond and John E Keith joined by affirmation C W Farrington and Charles N Gibbs also admitted. Flowers given in memory of late Rev Frank W Thompson with calendar noting his emeritus status.
Sudbury four churches begin a union service at First Parish Unitarian on Sunday May 27 at 2 pm. Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr of the Methodist church leads the service with a combined choir directed by Janet Bogle and organist James F Greenawalt.
Maynard Methodist church Women’s Society for Christian Service elected and installed officers on May 21. New posts include President Mrs Irving Davis and vice president Mrs Charles Chandler, with duties in correspondence, treasurer, missions, spiritual life and student work. Retiring officers listed. Rev Robert K Jones Jr led the ceremony. refreshments served by church members. Next meeting is the third Sunday in October. WSCS contributed $738.69 to the church budget.
Clyde Brennan named Sunday school superintendent and Kenneth Robblee elected Couples Club president after Methodist conference in Springfield. Rev Gerald Vance of Westboro named supply minister. former pastor Rev Newell Booth Jr. to Somerville. Couples Club hosting May 27 double feature with speaker Rev Louis W West. Social hour to follow. Russia's postwar borders noted with nine neighbor countries listed.
The Park Street Church Girl's Club of Boston led by Miss Sabha Foster plus Sudbury guests toured Hosmer House on May 19. About 30 teens traveled by car to visit Lexington Concord and Sudbury, enjoyed the Fairy Garden, and heard a girls’ studio service with music, hymns, and prayers on the terrace.
About 60 new Bedford residents gathered May 14 at First Parish church to form the Welcome Wagon Club. Mrs Gertrude Fox led arrangements with officials from Girl Scouts and PTA groups. Officers include President Mrs Ralph Manning and Treasurer Mrs John Darting. Mrs John F Brown gave a talk on Old Houses of Bedford.
The Sudbury Methodist church women announce a food sale in Sudbury Center on Saturday morning May 26. Volunteers Mrs William Little or Mrs William Davison will gladly receive food contributions for the sale.
Sunday services at 10 48 and a Sunday school at 10745. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8. Reading room hours 11 a m to 4 p m weekdays holidays. Nursery provided for young children during services. Topic on Soul and words of Isaiah 26 8. Bible passages from II Corinthians and readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
The parish lists Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays with church school at 9:15 a.m. Student assistants Mr Carlton Gamble and Mr John Hurd are noted.
Stow first parigh gnitarians tow Hev Richardson Jr pastor and Annie Derby Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship 11 Youth group 7. Union Evangelical Church led by Rev Robert Dempsey with Sunday School 9 30 morning service 10 45 Christian Endeavor 6 30 Bible Club Thursday 3 00 Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30.
The annual Union Memorial Sunday Service will be held next Sunday at 11 am at the First Parish Church in Stow with participation from three town churches. Veterans and members of civic groups are invited.
Sudbury council of churches reports 77 percent contacted. Episcopal 70, Methodist 436, Congregational 152, Unitarian 24, Catholic 131, Christian Science 1, Seventh Day Adventist 1, Jehovah Witness 1, Lutheran 3, No preference 60.
The West Concord parish led by Rev. John J. Scollan lists Masses at 7 3 30 and 10 30 oclock on Sunday May 27. A novena to Our Lady is held each Tuesday at 7 45 PM and First Communion class will receive Holy Communion on Sunday May 27.
St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Masses on Sunday May 27 at 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 o'clock Pastor is Rev Michael J Burke with Rev George Murray Curate Novena to St Jude held Tuesday nights at 7 30 The notice names the parish leadership and weekly devotional time.
Mrs. Margaret Ridout plays organ at 8 a.m. Holy Communion led by Rev. William H. Clark. 9:30 a.m. Family worship and Holy Communion with Rev. Dr. Richard M. Cameron and Mr. Richard Rising. Children's commencement. 11 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon by Rev. Mr. Clark.
First Parish in Lexington presents morning services with Rev Edward P Daniels organist Kathleen Adams at 10 15 and 10 50 am. The minister preaches on The Foundation Stones. The Young Peoples Society meets at 3 pm for program and business. Delegates attend A U A anniversary in Boston May 20 25. Children's Sunday June 3 at 11 am.
Reverend Edwin B Nylen will lead morning worship at 10 45 a m with church school for all ages. Organist Nina Lind to play. Guild meets in church parlors Monday May 28 after services.
The Evangelical Free Church lists a unified morning worship Sunday May 27 at 10 30 a m with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 10 30 a m A gospel service at 7 30 p m Midweek Hour Of Power service at 8 p m Friday 8 p m Young People's Society meeting The location is Lang Street er Gunnar A Gunderson.
The Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street lists a 9:30 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. worship with Rev. Mr. Byfoer, a 7:30 p.m. Young Peoples Fellowship, and a May 25 Pops Concert. June 3 marks Anniversary Sunday with Dr. Douglas Horton as guest preacher, followed by a June 5 anniversary banquet at 6:30 p.m. with Prof. Halford Luccock as speaker. reservations via Henry Thorpe.
Rev Carl A Hempel presides Sunday school at 9 30 a m and church service at 10 45 a m Rev William Kopelke leads church service and nursery at 9 45 a m with Sunday school at 10 45 a m Places and times reflect local parish listings in Acton Massachusetts.
The note indicates a local church preference figure counted as preference and not actual membership, clarifying its use in local records.
Rev. D Edward O Bry an, Pastor, with Assoc Revs, lists daily Mass at 7 am. Confessions Saturday 3 5 and 7 8 30 pm. Sunday Masses 9 00 adults upper church 10 15 11 30 and 10 30 at Lake Boone chapel. Benediction Sunday 6 30 pm. Novena services Friday 7 30 pm for Miraculous Medal. Senior high religious instruction Wednesday 8 00 and junior high 11 00.
Rev Eino Hamelainen will lead a Thursday devotional at 730 pm with coffee sponsored by Mr and Mrs Matt Autio. Sunday school begins at 930 am on May 27, no regular service due to many members attending the Eastern Finnish Congregational Conference in Fitchburg which runs Thursday through Sunday with programs for youth.
Rev. Robert K Jones Jr leads a full church schedule with organists, a Sunday school superintendent, and youth departments. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon We Remember with youth fellowships at 7. A Saturday Methodist Men event offers supper and an inspirational message. Children receive pins for attending church.
Rev. F S Miaskiewicz D C L pastors Casimir's Church Maynard announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o'clock with Sunday school after the 11 o'clock mass. Weekday masses 8 am except Wednesday 7 30 am. High school instruction at 8 am and junior high at 11 am on Wednesday. Confessions 3 and 7 pm Saturday.
Rev Hubert Burt, Pastor, announces May 27 schedule with 9 30 p m Sunday School for Primary Junior Senior and Beginners groups 10 45 morning worship and Sunday School for Beginners listed. Week events include Friday 7 15 teachers officers meet at church depart for Framingham Conference Center. Tuesday 7 30 Boy Scout meeting. Wednesday 7 Senior Choir rehearsal.
Sudbury St Ann s Church Sudbury Wayland Parish Rev George P McColgai pastor lists Sunday masses 730 8 11 am daily mass 730 baptisms by appointment memorial a Sudbury Rev John Dixon Copp 930 am Sunday School 1100 am Morning Worship 7 pm Young People St E Church Episcopali Rev Dr William J Wolf minister Mr Murray Hammond student assistant Mrs W B Warren organist. Sunday May 27 945 am Union Service at Unitarian Church 1000 am Church School to parish house 1115 am Servers Guild
Unitarian minister Rev Dr Alexander Svent Ivanyi leads 9 45 a m Union Service at the Unitarian church Memorial Day Sunday service Rev Robert K Jones Jr will preach Sunday school at 10 45 in the Methodist church Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship meets 7 p m program Scavenger Hunt Church notes include a lay night at 8 and baptism inquiries should contact Rev Jones at 34 Brooks Street Maynard Hearthstone Class meets tonight at 8 Parsonage for informal worship and Bible study.
West Acton notes Sunday masses at 7 30. Father Jore a A Yore and Rev David Thompson lead services. West Acton BAP church holds service at 10 45 with church school.
Bedford Church of Christ Reverend Marvin Ly pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford Mrs Leila M Blake organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school 9 30 a m morning service 10 45 a m junior group 5 p m senior group 6 p m senior choir rehearsals Friday 7 30 p m.
Sunday worship at 11 a m led by Rev William E Kerrigan with address 154 Great Road Bedford and Masses at 8 9 15 and 11 15 a m Benediction after 9 15 am Sunday school follows the Benediction Adelaide Newcomb as organist and Mrs John Fitzgerald also listed as organist Morning worship at 11 a m led by Rev George S Cooke pastor and Sunday school at 19 a m
Acton Congregational Church Acton Center holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m and Young People at 7 00 p m A Lenten service is announced Friday night at 7 30 p m
Rev Newell S Booth Jr appointed pastor at Gleasondale Methodist with Elen Haapala assisting. Sunday worship at 11 00 a m Sunday school set for 10 00 a m.
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