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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1951

Page

7

Wedding of Edmund L. Jr. and Miss Bartlett at Acton Center

Edmund L. Bartlett Jr. of Boxboro wed at Acton Center church in a ceremony highlighted by lilies and roses. The groom wore formal attire, with bridesmaids and cousins in matching bouquets. Mrs. Erns of East Acton and Gates of Boxboro attended. The couple will reside in Boxboro and the bride recently completed high school.

Acton Center Ann Bart Jett East Acton Edmund L. N Erns Hast Acton Gertrude Bore Thalia Lcousin Allen Nel- Acton Holmes George J Donald Larson Rescott Gates Jom Boxboro Acton Beer Boston Middlesex Inn

Redboys Alist Invites Await Navy Enlistment

In a deferral plan, Redboy students may join the Navy this year. Commander Bo nd Jr notes a thirty day window to enlist with immediate options upon eligibility. Recruitment stations provide details and how to apply.

Ed High Commander Bond Jr Navy

Army Chaplain to Speak in Acton on Sunday

Army chaplain Thomas L. Doyle of Murphy Army Hospital will lecture on Religion and Freedom in the Satellite Countries Sunday at 7 p m at the Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center. He previously toured Satellite nations from 1946 to 1950. Public invited.

Acton Thomas L. Doyle Murphy Army Hospital Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center

Strawberry Festival and Sale at Memorial Church

Sudbury Plafs prepare for the annual strawberry festival and fair at Memorial Congregational Church on Saturday June 9 Rain or shine opening 11 a.m. with a smack bar Items for sale all day Parade for children at 3 p.m organized by Mrs. Roland Cutler Jr Theme Playing Grownup Pony rides fish pond and cafe teria supper at 5 p.m. to close the day

Sudbury Annval Memorial Congregational Church Roland Cutler, Jr

Forty Hours Devotion Begins Friday At St Casimir’s

Forty Hours Devotion starts Friday at 8 a.m. with Mass at St. Casimir’s church and ends Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. Rev. Ladislaus Meczywor of the Marian Fathers from Stockbridge leads the triduum. Assisting are Rev. Francis Miaskiewicz and visiting clergy. Masses Friday and Saturday 8 a.m., evening services 7 p.m., First Communion class to receive at 8 a.m. Sunday.

Lobster Supper Planned by Bedford O E S Chapter

The Paul Revere Chapter O E S will sponsor a lobster supper on Wednesday night June 6 at 42 Fletcher Road home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Smith. Mr and Mrs Smith are worthy patron and matron. At the June 21 meeting the Bedford chapter founding anniversary will be observed with special entertainment. Edith Hopkins chairs the food sale for this coming Saturday.

Bedford Paul Revere O.E.S Louis H. Smith Fletcher Road

Bedford Calendar Social notices and events listings

Bedford calendar lists events including Paul Revere Chapter O Z S foot sale at Camp Oak Bedford Tuesday Sons of Union Ladies Auxiliary meeting at G A R hall Lexington Wednesday O E S supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis H Smith Thursday Holy Name whist party at the home of William J Beecy 8 p m Sunday St Michael Holy Name Communion breakfast

Paul’ Revere O.Z.S Boy Scouts Oak Bedford Sons of Union Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting G.A.R. Hall Lex Louis H.smith William J. Beecy

Harriman Named Superintendent for Carlisle Area Schools

Edwin J. Harriman of Shelburne Falls is appointed union superintendent of the Carlisle Harvard Littleton and Stow schools, succeeding Blynn E. Davis of Littleton who retires after 14 years. Goldsmith Conant of Carlisle, a 1894 alumnus, will speak at commencements. Joe Jones resigns as Middlebury College ski coach to pursue insurance work. he is married to former Concord resident Anne Johnson.

Edwin J. Harriman Shelburne Falls Carlisle Harvard Littleton Stow Blynn E., Davis Littleton High Goldsmith Conant of Joe” Jones Middlebury College Anne Johnson Concord

Church calendar and volunteer drive at Bedford church

Bedford Rev Marvin L Derby preaches Blessing for the Christian Dead. Choirs sing God of Our Fathers and Lift Up Your Heads. Altar flowers honor fallen service members. Nursery, youth group meet. volunteers urged. Next Sunday June 2 Holy Communion. June 10 Children’s Day baptism planned. Ball and Chain club trip to Rindge New Hampshire. Summer Bible school volunteers wanted. notify Miss Ruth M Livermore.

Bedford Marvin L. Derby Church of Christ Leila M. Blake Arlene L. Goyette United Workers of the Church Derby Margaret Johnston Nancy Flewelling Ball and Chain Club Rindge New Hampshire the Pines Ruth M. Livermore

Carlton Gamble Preaches Sunday At St. George's

Maynard The annual service for St. George's church school will be held on June 3 at 10 45 am Prizes for perfect attendance will be awarded Carlton Gamble the student assistant will preach the sermon It will be Mr Gamble's last Sunday at St George's and members and friends are invited to attend to wish him goodbye before he leaves for Dayton Ohio Mr Gamble will graduate next week from the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge and will be ordained to the priesthood at Dayton

Maynard St. George’s Church School Carlton Gamble Gamble St. George’s Dayton Ohio Episcopal Theological Ool Cambridge

First Communion Class at St Bernard’s Parish

Next Sunday June 3 the First Communion class of St Bernard’s parish will attend the 8 15 mass and receive their First Holy Communion. About 25 members have studied under the Sisters of St Joseph of Waltham for instruction.

Three Bus Loads Of Local Men Attend Holy Hour in Boston

Three bus loads of Holy Name societies from St. Bernard's parish and Our Lady Help of Christians joined about 45 000 diocesan men at a Holy Hour at Braves Field Boston on Sunday night. Rev John J Scollan and Rev George Murty led local groups in charge of spiritual directions while 2100 men formed the Living Rosary and Flag illuminated by flashlights. Archbishop Richard J Cushing preached the sermon with assistants Most Rev Thomas Markham and Most Rev Brig Mackenzie and Holy Name officers present.

Concord Holy Name Societies St. Bernard’s Church Our Lady Help of Christians Braves Field Boston John J. Scollan Our Lady’s George Murty St. Bernard’s

St Michaels Holy Name Men Attend Boston Holy Hour

A large St. Michael's Holy Name delegation led by Rev. William Kerrigan and John Earl Dick attended the Holy Hour at Bravé Field on Sunday night despite rain. The group plans its annual Communion breakfast for Sunday June 10 and holds a whist party at William J. Beey's Concord road home next Thursday night.

Bedford Holy Name St. Michael’s Church Bravés Field William E. Kerrigan John Earl Dick William J. Beeey Concord Road

Concord Week Of Civic Events And Meetings

Listings show multiple local gatherings and meetings across Concord groups including Concord Lodge Odd Fellows Rainbow Girls Willow Rebekah and Grange events. Also noted are church services, school clinics, and public affairs at Town House Armory and Peter Bulkeley school.

Concord Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Concord Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Willow Rebekah Lodge Odd Concord Council Monument Hall Harvey Wheeler School Emerson Playground Sons of Italy Elks

Concord Young Republicans Meet with Frederick Ayer Speaker

Local Concord members of the Young Republican 21 Club gathered last week where attorney Frederick Ayer spoke. Members plan to attend the convention scheduled in Boston next month.

Bedford Concord Young Republican “21 Club Frederick Ayer Boston

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Service and Readings

Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school. Reading room open 11 a m to 4 p m on Main street. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Nursery provided. Sermon theme Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced with Bible and Science and Health passages.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Concord Mill Dam Main Street Mary Baker Eddy

Stow Parish Announces Sunday Services Schedule

Stow First Parish Unitarian lists Rev. Richardson Jr as pastor Miss Anne Derby supervising Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and a youth group gathering at 7 p m Technicalities: no further events or dates specified.

First Parish Unitarian Stow Rev

Union Evangelical Church Service Schedule

Pastor Robert Dempsey leads morning worship at 10 45 with Daring Daniels at 5 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Bible Club Thursday at 4 p m and Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m with activities listed for the day.

Union Evangelical ‘Church Robert Dempsey Daring Daniels Christian Endeavor Biblé Club

Children program at First Parish Stow Sunday

Children of the Stow First Parish Sunday School will present a program at church Sunday June 3. Plants will be given to attendees and attendance prizes awarded. The minister will christen several children with parents invited to contact Mer Richardson. A Ladies Alliance sewing meeting is set for Thursday June 7 at Mrs Wilfred Kitchen's Great Road home.

Stow Mer Richardson Ladies’ Alliance of Mirs Wilfred Kitchell Great Road Arthur Trefry Freeland George American Unitarian Association Boston

Progressive Club Meeting Plans and Summer Sessions

The Progressive Club in Bedford holds its next meeting on June 12 at the club house with President Frank White presiding. A lobster and clam supper is planned for Saturday June 16 with dinner at 1 pm and dancing.

Bedford Bedford Club Frank White

Memorial Sunday Observed in Bedford Churches

Memorial Sunday observances filled Bedford churches with special sermons music and prayers. Veterans attended the 9 15 mass at St Michael s for union services. World travelers compare Lake George in New York Adirondack region with Lake Como and Killarney Lakes in Ireland

Bedford St. Michael’s Lake George New York State Adirondack Mountains Lake Como Killarney Lakes

Masses and services at West Concord church

A Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord lists Rev John J Scollan pastor Mrs Walter Dow organist and David Gallagher organist. Masses are on Sunday June 3 at 7 3 30 and 10 30 o clock with a novena service in honor of Ourney every Tuesday at 7 45 p m.

St Bernard’s Church Schedule With Novena Details

Masses at St Bernard's Church Monument Square include 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 30. Novena to St Jude held each Tuesday at 7 30. Rev Michael J Burke pastor and Rev George Murray curate listed.

ST. Bernard’s Church Monument Square Michael J. Burke George Murray St. Jude

Trinity Church Episcopal Service Schedule

Elm Street services include 8 a m Holy Communion with Rev Rollin Fairbanks and 11 a m Morning prayer sermon and Holy Communion led by Mrs Margaret Ridout as organist.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Margaret Ridout Rollin Fairbanks

Parish Services and Meetings Across Two Churches

First Parish in Lexington lists a 1934 calendar with Organist Kathleen Adams and Rev Edward P Daniels for a Children’s Sunday at 10 50 am and a sermon. West Concord Union Church shows Rev Edwin B Nylen leading a 9 30 am Church School for all ages and 10 45 am Morning Worship with a late afternoon board session. A June 4 7 30 pm Church School Board meeting closes the year and on June 6 2 30 pm Ladies Society hosts a birthday gathering with each member contributing a penny per year.

3CORD Lexington L Edward P. Daniels Kathleen Adams West Concord

Evangelical Free Church Weekly Schedule and Events

Long Street Rev. Gunnar A. Gunderson leads morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday school and teen class. Gospel service notes, denomination publications offering, Hour of Power midweek service, Rebekah Sewing Circle meets at the parsonage hosted by Mrs Norma Gunderson.

Evangelical Free Church Long Street Gunnar A. Gunderson Tseen Unday Bimney Evangelical Free Church of America Alfred Davis Rebek

Trinitarian Church to Mark 125th Anniversary Sermon

The Trinitarian Congregational Church on Walden Street hosts 125th anniversary events with Dr. Douglas Horton as preacher and a 6:30 p m young peoples progressive supper. Scout House hosts an anniversary banquet on Tuesday June 5 with Prof. Halfert Luecock of Yale as speaker. reservations via Henry Thorpe.

Trinitarian Congregational Walden Street Robert H. Barber Naico Clark Douglas Horton General Council of Congregational Christian Churches Young Peoples Agonston Main Street Lee Butterworth Harrington Avenue West Concord Nathaniel Brown Bedford Marianne Sandy

Maynard St Georges Church Weekly Service Schedule

Rev Bevil Covell serves as Rector with assistants Carlton Gamble and John Hurd. Services include Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 8 am, church school at 9 15 am, Holy Communion on the fourth Sunday at 10 45 am, and morning prayer with sermon at 10 45 am.

ST. George’s Church Episcopal Bevil's A Covell Pis Carlton Gamble John Hurd

Gleasondale Church Announces Sunday Services and Choir

Gleasondale Gleasondale Methodist Church announces Sunday worship at 11:00 a m with Rev Newell S Booth Jr pastor and 10:00 a m Sunday school led by Mrs Ellen Haapala soloist to lead music and hymnody for parishioners.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Newell S. Booth, Jr Ellen ‘Haapala

St Bridget's Church Notices and Mass Schedule

Rev D Edward O Bry­an pastor and Rev William Carter associate announce daily mass at 7 a.m. Confessions Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p.m. Sunday masses 9, 10, 11 30 a.m. Lake Booneapel mass Sunday 10 30. Benediction evening 4 30 Sunday. Novena service Wednesday 7 30 for Miraculous Medal. Religious instruction classes: senior high Wednesday 8 00 junior high Wednesday 11 00

ST. Bridget'’S Church D. Edward O'Bryan William Carter John P. Pettie Lake Booneapel Blessed Sacrament Funday

Finnish Ev Mission Schedule at Maynard

Rev Eino Hamaleinen leads a Thursday May 31 mid week devotional at 7 30 pm with social hour. Coffee table sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Pinolehto. Regular board meeting June 2 at 7 30 pm. Sunday June 3 Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am. Couple's Club meets June 5 at Mrs Bulette home on Wes Acton Newton Road at 7 30 pm.

Mission Congregational Church Maynard Eino Hamaleinen John Pinolehto

Methodist Notes and Church Events in Sudbury

Forty five men attended the first annual Methodist Men s Nite with supper by the Adelphia Class. Rev William Simmer led a hymn sing and Fred Tuttle played piano. Prof Sam Hedrick spoke on Life of Joseph and a planning committee was named for next year. Junior choir meets Wednesday at 3 30 and senior choir at 7 30. Junior Youth Fellowship Friday at 7 at the parsonage.

Illiam Simmer Hudson Methodist Church Fred Tuttle Acton Center Sam Hedrick Boston University Joesley Harold Wilcox Lauri Manning Forest Nelson Junior Methodist

Forty Hours Devotions Planned at St Casimir Church

Sunday masses at 9 and 11 o clock with evening devotions at 7. Weekday masses at 8 except Wednesday 7 30 a m. High school instruction 8 a m and junior high at 11 a m Wednesday. Confessions Saturday at 3 and 7.

ST. Casimir's Church F. S. Mia D

Union Congregational Church Sunday Schedule

Rev Robert Barber pastor leads services with Sunday school for all ages at 9 30 am and beginners class at 10 45 am on June 3. On June 5 Boy Scout meeting at 7 30 pm Service Group meets with guest speaker Mrs John Dixon Copp on Drama and Music of the Samoan Islands at 7 30 pm. Choir rehearsal set for June 6 at 7 30 pm.

Maynard Robert Barber John Dixon Copp Samoan Islands

Bethany Sisters meet at Anne Johnson home

The Bethany Sisters of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church gather at Anne Johnson's home on School Street South Acton at 8 p.m. Monday June 4.

Maynard Bethany Sisters Anne Johnson School Street South Acton

American Woman’s Dishwashing Feat Surpasses Empire State

A lifetime total of 2,500,000 dishes washed by one American woman is cited as enough to reach the Empire State Building. The claim underscores the scale of daily household labor.

Empire State Building

Sudbury Churches Schedule with Services and Leaders

Sudbury area church notices list St Ann's Sudbury Wayland led by Rev George P McColgas with Sunday masses at 1 30 8 and 1 etc Daily mass at 7 30 am Baptisms by provision Memorial South Sudbury led by Rev John Dixon Copp with 9 30 am Sunday service and 11 am Morning Ship e 7 pm Young People St Elizabeth's Episcopal led by Rev Dr Willon J Wolf with parish staff Union Service at Unitarian Church 10 am Sunday School 11 15 am Servers Guild

ST. Ann’s Church Sudbury - Wayland George P. McColgas Congregational Church South Sudbury John Dixon Copp Minster Elizabeth’s Church Biscopal Willon J. Wolf Murray Hammond W. Warren Union Service Unitarian Church

Unitarian Sudbury Service With Coffee Hour

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury announces a Sunday service led by Rev. Dr. Alexander Svent Ivanyi in the afternoon followed by a coffee hour for fellowship.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Alexander Svent- Ivanyi

Community Methodist Church Schedule and Leaders

Rev Robert K Janes Jr, pastor organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry, choir director Mrs Jahet Bogle. Nursery class 0:30. Morning worship 9:30 Sermon Our Child day School 10:45 Roy Hawes superintendent. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:00. Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship Tuesday 6:30. Choir meets Saturday 8:00 p m. Meets Greenwood list unclear.

Methodist Maynard Robert K Jones, Jr Philip Goldthwaite Frederick H. Tuttle Victor Salloway Robert K. Jones Kenneth Meister Bonnie Lee Smith Our Methodist Youth Fellowship Sudbury Budbur Robert K Janes, Jr Kenneth McMuurtry Jahet Bogle Lewis Greenwood Our Childay School Roy Hawes Oyunior Methodist CiGir

West Acton Church Services Listed with Pastors

West Acton parish schedules Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 9 o clock led by Rev A Vor._ACTON B West Acton church lists Rev David Thompson as pastor with a 10 45 service and church school activity noted.

T Acton West Actonsartist David Thompson Church School

Bedford Church of Christ announces services

Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby 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 rehearses Friday 7 30 p m.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Leila M. Blake

First Parish Unitarian Announces Service Leaders

Sunday service led by Rev. George Cooke with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Sunday school to follow at 11 a.m. in the parish.

First Parish Unitarian Church George &. Cooke Adelaide Newcomb

St Michael's Church Mass Times And Parish Details

Rev. William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford. Mrs. John Fitzgerald is organist. Masses at 8 9 15 and 11 15 a m with Benediction after the 9 15 mass. Sunday school follows Benediction.

ST. Michael's Church Catholic William E Kerrigan Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald

Acton Center Church Schedule Highlighted

Acton Center lists 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 7 pm Young People and Friday night Lenten service outlining the week’s religious activities.

Congregational Church Acton Center

Acton Universalist Church Services Listed

The Acton Universalist Church invites. Rev. Carl A. Hempel presides. Sunday school at 9:30 with church service at 10:45. Additional note mentions a 9:45 a.m. catechism or Sunday school session.

Acton Universalist Church Carl A. Hempel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bartlett Edmund L. Jr Redboys Served U. S. & Station Ice Building O. E.S Ington Riary of Legion Post St. Michael’s Holy Name Judea Earth Atbi Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Rotary Club Howard Johnson’s State Armory Progressive Club Gleasondale ST. John's EV. Lutheran Church U. S West Acton ST. Somata Sae A Acton Canan Teas Planaine Falera Bay U.S. Eee Ben
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