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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
15
A Boston lecture at Congregational Church discussed divine healing as a practical law. The speaker described Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy’s work, asserting that spiritual science reveals healing powers available today and that senses may mislead without faith and study.
A church group met last Thursday to discuss a collection of antique China cups once owned by Mrs. Erné and others. The gathering focused on winter sewing plans and charity cookies organized by the Women’s Church Congregation under President Freese and Wetherbet h Acton.
Concord Rt Rev Matthew J Flaherty former pastor of St Bernard s and St Agnes Arlington Center celebrated his 89th birthday on Sunday October 28 now convalescing at St Elizabeth s hospital Brighton. He came to St Agnes in 1914 from St Bernard s and retired a year ago. Monseigneur Flaherty celebrated his 60th anniversary of his ordination in June 1949.
The South Acton Universalist church will hold its annual fair on Friday, November 2 starting at 2 am. Tables feature plants, Hab ies, candy, grabs, aprons and more managed by a long list of volunteers including Howard, Jones, Mrs. Charles Vose, Mrs. Ina Milbery, Mrs. Joseph P. Day, Mrs. Thomas Wetherbee, Mrs. Richard F. Deane, Mrs. David Tinker, Mrs. Philip Newelk, Mrs. Otis Reed, Mrs. Alberta Tuttle, Mrs. Edmond Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Merriam, and Mrs. Charles Vose. Supper will be cafeteria style.
The First Parish Church adopts a central heating system replacing the old stoves that served the church since its early days. The reheat brings warmth to cool fall Sundays as the new method modernizes the church’s heating.
The First Parish in Stow hosts a coffee hour after Sunday service on Nov 4 from 10 30 to 11 00 with milk for children. A nursery will operate in the vestry during service. Unity Club hosts a progressive dinner on Nov 5 at 6 30 starting at the Benjamins Crescent Street. Rev C O Richardson Jr will present pictures from Toast See last spring. Youth Group hosts supper on Nov 9 at 6 30 in the vestry followed by a dance at Town Hall with George Smith orchestra and a business meeting and worship service conducted by Stow group members.
The Woman's Association of Memorial Congregational Church hosts a supper on Saturday November 8 at 6 p.m. Chairman Mrs. Richard Cutler leads the event with special pricing for children. A rummage sale from last week remains open Saturday night with limited items. Entertainment features movies on Ps Grenfell and his Mission in Labrador presented by lecturer Miss Shirley Smith and program chair Miss Elsie Simonds.
Sudbury nursery sessions moved to 10 30 a m so agents can attend Memorial Congregational church 11 a m service. Children will be cared for immediately after Sunday school which starts at 9 30 a m. Parents may attend the 11 a m service knowing their youngsters are well provided for.
The Association of Congregational Church women hold a sewing meeting on November 8 at 10 a.m. A covered dish luncheon is planned with Mrs. Arvid C. Nelson as chairman at noon. Mrs. Albert Tallant leads the program at 2 p.m. titled The Road To World Plenty.
At a church cabinet meeting in Bedford the Church of Christ named Dr. C. Rogers Lord a deacon to fill the vacancy left by the late George H. Sweetnam. J Warren Blake was appointed clerk replacing Grace Dogherty who moves to Beverly Farms. Bernard J. Pond becomes auditor replacing Donald Murray who moved to Connecticut. The annual meeting is set for November 14 with a vestry supper by the Bafta Club and United Workers.
Sudbury St Ann's Guild will hold a meeting Tuesday November 6 at 7 15 pm with entertainment. The annual Christmas sale runs Saturday December 1 from 1 to 6 pm featuring gift tables, parcel post, novelties, aprons, dolls, handkerchiefs, white electors, food and a children's corner. General chairmen are Mrs William Curley and Mrs Albert St Germain.
Union Evangelical Church notes a large fall meeting led by Joki with Hazel Cameron reading scripture. Events include a 3 pm Saturday Halloween party, a Friday roller skating outing at Lake Boon, a Saturday morning recreation period behind the high school, and a first monthly Voice of Christian Youth meeting in Concord. Communion Sunday is next week.
The Evangelical Churches organize the Voice of Christian Youth to expand service for Christ. A monthly Saturday rally begins November 3 at 7 30 p m at Concord Evangelical Free Church with Rev Charles Massey as opening speaker and music by Rev Elgin Green. Acton Bedford Carlisle Concord Chelmsford Groton Harvard Hudson Shirley Stow pastors lead the steering committee. All young people are invited.
Local churches marked All Saints Day with special Holy Day services. St Bernard's Our Lady Help of Christians and Trinity Episcopal held exclusive masses and special services to honor the occasion.
Rehearsals continue at Monument hall for the annual St Bernard’s minstrel show in Concord. The event runs December 2 3 4 and 5 with Basil H Maguire of Lexington directing the cast. New scenes costumes and talent promised. rehearsals Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.
The Men’s Club of Trinitarian Congregational Church will meet Friday evening at 6:30 at the parish house. President John E. Holt will preside. Guest speaker Floyd J. Bell, longtime Ringling Brothers publicity director, will discuss Inside Circus.
Stow The Unity Club of the First Parish Church invites members and guests to a Galloping Supper on Monday evening November 5 at 6 30. The event guides guests through successive homes for courses with dessert to follow. Pastor Mr Richardson will present pictures from Plan America Day.
Concord guests fill First Parish Church as Alan C Bemis of Nashwa t tle Hill delivers remarks on weather science at the Young People's Society meeting held Sunday night.
The Red Feather drive in Sudbury has surpassed 50 percent in week one led by Robert C. Hall. Ten districts report about $2300 so far with funds rising daily as organizers target the 100 percent goal soon.
A colorful progress chart appears in Lawton’s window showing how the Chest rdster campaign advanced with John Nichols chairing as Chief Steward. The display in Concord and West Concord tracks quotas and notes final hats dispute between Bruce Old and Lawton.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord announces Sunday services at 10 15 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m and a reading room on Mill Dam Main street hours 11 a m to 4 p m all year except holidays nursery provided for young children. The upcoming Sunday service emphasizes forsaking sin and turning to God with the Lesson Sermon titled Everlasting Punishment and includes biblical readings from Lamentations Psalm 28 and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Stow First Parish Unitarian lists Rev C D Richardson Jr and Rev Robert Dempsey as pastors. Sunday school times 9 30 a m and 9 40 a m. morning worship 11 a m and 10 45 a m. youth group 7 p m. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m. Bible Club Thursday 3 40 p m. cottage prayer Thursday 7 30 p m.
Rev John A York pastor at West Acton ELIZABETH OF HUNGAR offers Sunday masses at 4 30. WEST ACTON BAPTIST Church Rev David Thompson rector holds 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 a m Morning Worship and 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor 7 30 p m Evening Worship. Tuesday choir practice at 8 p m Mid week service at 1 30 p m Wednesday.
West Concord Union Church school board will meet in the junior room on Tuesday night November 6 at 8 o'clock to finalize plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas observances in the school. The Holy Year pilgrimage of West Concord will depart from Our Lady Help of Christians Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Joan Richard Dean was jailed for helping his mother in her business. The article notes involvement in her operation and references the Orlando area.
The First Parish in Concord presents church school for grades 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. and kindergarten through grade 7 at 10:50 a.m. Morning service at 11 with a sermon The New Frontier by Rev Edward P Daniels. Music by the chorus choir and organist Mrs Harold F Adams. Young Peoples society meets 6 p.m. in the vestry. South Middlesex Conference meets in Wayland this afternoon and evening. Church school committee and teachers meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the vestry.
Rev Edwin B Nylen leads Sunday services at West Concord Union Church with church school for all ages at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and an 8 p m communion. A Young Peoples meeting with social hour follows 7 p m. Monday 7 30 p m final Religious Education Institute session.
Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am, family service at 9 30 with sermon by the rector Rev Wm H Clark. Evening prayer at 8 30 and events include youth group Monday 5 at 7 45 pm worship commission meeting, marriage seminar Wednesday 7 at 8 pm, Woman's Auxiliary day of work Thursday 8 at 10 30 am box lunch, Bible class 3 pm and women's prayer group 3 45 pm.
Walden Street services listed for Sunday November 4 with church school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon by the minister Rev. Robert H. Barber. Men’s Club supper and meeting scheduled Friday at 6:30 p.m.
The notice lists Mass times at 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 80 with Benediction after the 10 o'clock Mass. Sunday school follows the 8 15 Mass. Novena to St Jude is held each Tuesday at 7 30 in Monument Square with Father Burke and Father Murray named.
West Concord Catholic church runs Sunday Masses at 7:30 and 10:30. Sunday school follows the 8:30 service. Novena to Our Lady held each Tuesday night at 7:45 led by Pastor Rev. John J. Scollan and organist Mrs Walter Dow.
Rev Gunnar A Gunderson leads morning worship on Sunday November 4 at 11 15 am with laymen in charge during his absence. Evening Gospel service at 7 30 pm begins a sermon series Why I am a Protestant. Midweek Hour of Power on Wednesday at 8 pm. Missionary Society meet Thursday at 8 pm. Youth Fellowship Friday at 8 pm.
Rev Newell S Booth Jr pastor leads services at 11 00 am with Sunday school at 10 00 am Mrs Eien Haapala sings soloist and the notice mentions Buy U S Savings Bonds for readers to save.
Rev D O'Bryan leads daily masses at 7 am. Confessions Saturday 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm. Sunday masses at 7 am 9 am 10 15 am 11 30 am Benediction after 11 30 mass. Novena 7 30 pm Wednesday. Miraculous Medals, education for school children Wednesday 8 am and Junior High 11 am.
Rev. David R. Covell rector leads Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 15 a m. Church school at 9 15 a m. Holy Communion at 4 45 a m on the fourth Sunday. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m. Assistants include Mr Ed Hurd and Mr Donald Koub.
Sunday Masses are at 8 and 10. All Souls feast Friday masses at 5 45, 7 30 and 8 am. Weekday masses at 8 am except Wednesday at 7 30 am. High school instruction at 8 am and junior high at 11 am Wednesday. Sunday School after 9 o'clock mass. Confessions at 3 and 7. Saturday content incomplete.
Rev. Eino J Hampelainen leads a Thursday devotional at 7 30 p m with a coffee table sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Kunelius and Mrs Mary Tofferi. A church business meeting is planned. Sunday brings Sunday school at 9 30 a m and English worship at 11. Tuesday features a Couples Club meeting at the parsonage at 7 30 p m with refreshments.
Church bulletin lists services with Rev. Abe We, J J Pastor Stones Jr as organist and director. Youth and nursery staff named. morning service features offertory prayers and Beethoven fugue. Church events include Methodist Youth Fellowship in Sudbury, Not Official board meetings, Junior M.L.Y.F., Couples Club, Adelphae Class, and Reigion In American Life program participation.
Reverend Thomas L. Doyle delivers morning worship at Acton Center with Sunday School at 11.00 a m and a 9 45 p m service. Young People program referenced in the schedule.
Sudbury’s St Ann’s Church under Rev. George P. McColgan lists Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 1 am and a daily mass at 7 30 am Baptisms are by appointment.
Rev. Alexander Szent-Ivanyi officiates a 5 p.m. service with Sunday school for all ages in the parish hall. A 6:30 p.m. Bible study class with Dr. Szent-Ivanyi follows for teenagers and adults, led by Mrs. James F. Greenawalt, organist.
Holy Communion and sermon at 10 a.m. Church school at 10 a.m. Servers' Guild at 11:15 a.m. Young People's Fellowship to follow. Minister Rollin Fairbanks, assistant Murray Hammett, and Elizabeth H Warren listed.
Memorial Church Sudbury lists Rev John Dixon as minister with organist Orence Fisher. Senior Choir provides music for an 11 a.m. communion service. Nursery available 10:30 a.m. to noon. 7 p.m. Young People's Group for high school students. 8 p.m. Adult study group at the parsonage.
Pastor Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. leads morning worship at 9 30 with a sermon Loyalty and a senior choir anthem. Sunday school at 10 45 with L Roy Hawes as superintendent. New pupils welcome. Senior MYF and choir meet Wednesdays at 6. Senior choir Fridays at 6. Annual church fall supper on November 8. Organ dedication and 11th anniversary service November 11 at 7 30 with Bishop John Wesley Lord. Couples Club November 15 at John Ellson home Nobscot road. Union Thanksgiving service November 18 at the Sooneen One Church.
The Bedford Church of Christ lists Reverend Marvin L. Derby as pastor and Leila M. Blake as organist. Services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon by the minister, plus Friday choir rehearsals.
First at Unitariar Rev I Harsia Hadley delivers morning worship with Minister Mrs Adelaide Newcomb and organist. Service begins at 11 a m.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor. Residence 154 Great Road Bedford. Mrs John Fitzgerald organist. Masses 8 9 15 am Benediction after the 9 15 am Mass. Sunday school Sow the Benediction.
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