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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
14
A dated report warns Gold Coast cocoa trees face a wind spread illness called swollen shoot threatening 40 percent of world chocolate. Destroying infected trees could take 5 years to regrow, but high prices deter natives from culling. project could wipe out the colony’s industry in centuries.
In Washington observers discuss budget cuts and reducing federal services as Republicans promise cleaning house in federal agencies while Democrats push efficiency. The piece notes postwar spending, payroll trends, and the challenge of trimming costs without eroding services.
A feeder is loaded with about two bushels of corn and 450 pounds of alfalfa to reach a final weight of 90 pounds.
A reader thanks Rudy for sending back copies of the Concord Enterprise. He notes the paper brings town views and items of news not found in letters and expresses eagerness for Monday afternoon issues. Signed by H. McKenna on October 23, 1948.
A passing motorist started the car theft panic by driving off with the Lynn vehicle as it was in a local garage. The owner had not yet filed a report when the car vanished.
Carla Roos to begin outdoor barbecue project for the Girl Scouts behind Goodnow Library. Help is being sought for setup on Saturday at 300 Any fathers and others interested should call Mrs. C Hall Sudbury 44 for instructions.
In the library town hall meeting Miss Aura Kepler public health nurse supervisor spoke on activity summaries. Miss Mildred Coggins reported school dental examinations and that public health clinics will resume this month under Dr Harriet Leach of Billerica. Mrs Norman C Lindeau announced Progress Week November 44 20 and the mobile blood unit will return to Bedford next spring.
Report notes Reverend Widhard Jr as minister at First Parish and mentions Miss Anne Derby as superintendent of Sunday school in a brief parish circular.
Mass attendance marked with Pastor Robert B. Dempsey leading services at the Union Evangelical Church. Mrs W. H. Peck assisted as part of the observed ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Her old Johnson of Concord road recently spent a week in New York City to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary. Hazel M, Retline, Candy Candy accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
The state agency outlines a moratorium ending February 1949 on liquor licenses. The plan, aimed at stabilizing licensing, remains in effect statewide as authorities negotiate reform and license allocations.
Miss Gwenyth Pi pleco of Mr and Mrs jer Wayland To ad, member of the 4-H club. The passage mentions 4-H aims to teach members and horse demonstrations. Advisors in the Weston Saddle section are referenced.
Day service lists a sermon by Rev Fredericks W Dillistone professor at Emi Theological School Ganbtttee Mass times 10 am and morning sessions. St Ann's Parish Wayland Sudbury Rev Wife F Reilly pastor Post Road Wayland Masses 7 30 am 9 am 11 am Holyday Masses 6 30 8 am daily Mass 7 30 am First Friday Mass 7 30 am.
Rev Bayes presides at Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury with Sunday School at 9:30 a m Morning Worship at 10:45 a m featuring Dr Bayes sermon and Senior Choir music Communion Service Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p m led by Rev John Copp All local youths invited plus Woman's Association meeting moved to Wednesday November 10 due to November 11 holiday Rev Winfield of Rahuri India will speak on Missionary Work in India.
Henry E. Leech pastor leads service at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m on Sunday November 7 at the church.
Bedford Church of Christ with Rev L B Larlington and Mrs Leila Blake hold morning worship at 10 00 a m Mrs Leila B Blake organist The First Parish Unitarian with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb organist begins morning service at 11 00 a m
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Rd Bedford. Masses at 7 00 9 15 and 11 15 am. Benediction after the 9 15 am mass. Sunday school follows the benediction. Organist is Mrs Wm E Brennan.
The Concord First Parish announces a Sunday program on Lexington Road with Rev. Edward P Danisis as minister and Miss E Juné Hood as organist. Church school starts at 9 45 with morning service at 11 featuring a sermon titled Crossing Spiritual Frontiers by the minister.
Farewell program for Pastor Kristian Tammio who departs for the mid west and Japan. Song fest on Saturday at 7 30 p m Worship in Finnish Sunday at 9 a m Sunday school 10 a m English service 11 a m Reformation lay program at 7 30 p m Lutheran Brotherhood meets Tuesday at 8 p m at Elmer Maki 24 Harrison St Sunday school teachers of the Suomi Synod Lutheran Eastern conference held its annual convention in Maynard over the week end.
Sunday events list a 2 a.m. service titled Measure your Faith and a Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. on November 7. The readable items show a church activities lineup for the day.
Rev. Harry E. Goll rector with Edward M Green of Snndens presiding. St. Hilda's Guild meets Thursday at 7:00 pm. Annual supper at 9:15, church school morning prayer at 9:00, evening prayer at 7:30.
An OCR fragment notes mass times at St. Cass McKrew parish with services at 7 30 AM and 1 00 PM on a special day. The text is unclear but indicates a close week mass schedule with specified morning mass time.
Sunday services include the morning worship at 10 45 and evening sermon by Rev. Parsiong. Primary and Junior Sunday School groups meet before the worship hours. The notice notes the late Mahatma Gandhi referenced in the sermon title. Sale dates noted for November 14.
A fragmented notice notes a Tuesday evening gathering at a local church with attendees including Rev. Aternaer and Mrs. Sohn. The text references a specific date and time, with mentions of names and a small crowd expected.
A fragmented notice notes a mass event opening on November 1 at 4 15 with unclear location and times. The brief hints at a public dress parade or service and mentions a schedule and a local organizer.
A church notice invites parishioners to a Sunday service at 10 45 a m in the lower hall and to a Holy Spirit class. A Young Party meeting is planned at an address on West Conceal Street.
The readable bits reference a Sunday sermon and mentions a Bible passage King James era wording. Names and details are incomplete, but the text indicates a church setting with a pastor and likely a local service note.
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