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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1948
Page
4
The article traces the move from local times to standardized time across the United States. It notes how railroads pushed for order in 1872 and by 1883 stations used a unified system, eventually leading to the adoption of time zones nationwide.
Dr JAD Heuch, president of the medec Chess Association, argues chess is serious by SE, contrasting pastime labels with disciplined study and competition. Dr Max Euwe of Rothelands, former match contender, adds weight to the debate in a tense exchange.
A Stow reader laments telephone exchange errors that sever calls and misdirect inquiries. The letter notes Acton tolls and $8 monthly private line charges, complaining incoming calls often fail to connect and operators miss a local division. The writer urges fair pricing and reliable service.
George Morrill Maynard, longtime barber of Nason Street, died Tuesday night at his home 37 Acton Street after an illness. He kept a barber shop on Nason Street for 16 years. The funeral will be from his late home Friday morning with a requiem mass at 9 o clock in St Bridget's Church. Arrangements are by Sheehan funeral service.
Sudbury High School marked American Education Week with a November 10 assembly themed Strengthening the Foundations of Freedom. Kenneth Wheeler of the Yankee Network led a program for grades 9–12 while teachers and parents joined in group discussions at Center School. tea followed in the cafeteria.
Real estate broker Alton H. Fletcher reports the slated sale of Charles Tuomi's two family house in South Acton to Walter G. Hallett Jr of Saxonville.
Miss Katherine Williams showed the annual Christmas Kit at the home of Mrs. John J. McGrath on Hartford Street. The display featured many useful and pretty gifts that can be made inexpensively at home.
Eng ineer Frank Coniff of Green Bay kept promising to reclaim a brown object along the ey eon route. He finally found the wallet he lost about a month ago after spotting it near a local switchman named Robert. The find resolves a years long search and brings reward.
Concord youths schedule a series of dances for junior and high school students starting Friday night November 12 at Mom ent Hall under St Bernard's guidance. Dances run 8 to 11 pm with an enjoyable program promised for all invited.
While visiting Stow this summer Dr Willena A Peek of Montevallo Alabama read Maynard Enterprised coverage of surrounding towns. She became an ardent reader and at vacation’s end forwarded her year’s subscription to be sent to her home.
The Women's Parish Association will hold a food sale in the vestry of the Fir Parish Church this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All are invited.
Concord firemen reported 149 alarms this year, well below last year’s 238 record. Several grass and leaf fires were handled over the past weekend.
The Stow Town ball team Stow Thirteen wear navy blue jackets trimmed with white braid and a left side baseball emblem bearing 1948 Stow as they prepare for the league championship of half the Assabetan circuit.
Philip Hei qd Laur sen of Great Road celebrated his first birthday on Tuesday November 9 with a party. Guests wore pink accents and favors for the table. Philip received three gifts and money.
Bedford 4-H Club hosted a party with members and guests enjoying games and snacks in a cheerful community gathering. Details are sparse but indicate active youth participation and club spirit.
Emerson Jr High soccer team defeated Lincoln 3 2 in a close game. Swifty Viola scored two goals including the opener, and Larry MacKenzie added the final tally as Emerson wins the home and home series. Maynard’s first appearance by the cheerleaders featured blue and gold uniforms.
Stow First Parish Unitarian lists Sunday school led by Miss Anne Derby at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m.
The church lists services and activities for Sunday including 9 30 morning service 10 45 Sunday school and 6 45 evening Christian Endeavor meeting.
Maynard Woolworth store employees honored Edith Underwood of Maples Street with a testimonial party and a gold wrist watch and scroll from manager C W Eastman for 25 years of continuous service. A social hour followed the presentation and refreshments were served.
Calendar items list events in Bedford for November including a joint meeting with the American Legion and Auxiliary. Boy Scouts visit the Water Department. Choir rehearsals led by Mrs. Gaston A. Goyette and Leila M. Blake. A Bedford Youth Activities committee meeting is scheduled. A Bfta club gathering at the church is noted.
Rev J Wolf of the Theological College and All Saints led a Sunday service attended by many at 10 a.m. in the church. A bridge and mass event followed in the parish activities.
The notice lists Mass times on Boston Post Road Wayland with daily and Holyday services. Masses occur at 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on ordinary days and 6:30 a.m. 8 a.m. and an early morning service on Holyday. First Friday monthly Mass at 7:30 a.m.
Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury lists Reverend Ernest Bayes D D pastor Reverend John Dixon Copp minister to young people Sunday School at 930 am Classes for children Morning Worship at 1045 am Sermon by Dr Bayes Music by Senior Choir Communion Service Christian Endeavor at 645 pm All young people invited to event Thursday November 11 a holiday next Woman s Association meeting Wednesday the 10th Rev Winfield Swart of Rahuri India will speak on Missionary Work in India
Henry E. Leech serves as pastor for worship at 9 30 a m with music by the Youth Choir and sermon Mak Your Dreams Come True Sunday School at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship plans to attend a mass meeting at Hudson Methodist Church at 7 30 p m
Morning services are listed for First Parish Unitarian St Michael s Church and other local churches. Rev William Kerrigan will lead St Michael s services at 7 00 9 15 and 11 15 a m with Benediction after the 9 15 mass and Sunday school following.
Pastor Kristian Tammio leaves for mid west speaking engagements before heading to Japan. A farewell program Saturday November 6 at 7 30 p m with worship in English at 11 a m Sunday including Sunday school at 10 a m and Reformation Day program at 7 30 p m. Lutheran Brotherhood meeting Tuesday November 9 at Elmer Maki's home 24 Harrison St at 8 p m. Suomi Synod Lutheran Eastern conference teachers convention held in Maynard over the weekend.
The Russian Orthodox Church invites parishioners to a Divine Liturgy led by Pastor Anthony Hurasky on Sunday October 24 at 10 30 a m. The service will be held at the church and attendees are urged to arrive early.
Harriet O Bates daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Bates wed in Bedford with Harriet as bridesmaid. Mrs Bernard Webber of Caecueae helped with church decorations as the day unfolded.
Religious instruction for high school students on Wednesdays at 8 and 11 am. Miraculous Medal novena each Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Holy Name Society to receive monthly Communion next Sunday at 7 o'clock Mass followed by a breakfast at Twin Elms. Waste paper drive planned for November 13 with bundles left on sidewalks before eight. White Cross Guild meets November 14 at 1 89 in the lower church. Parish reunion set for November 23 at Maynard High School auditorium with Rev Edward O Bryan as secretary and Rev James V King in charge of tickets and events.
Rev F Miaskiewicz announces Sunday masses at 9 and 11 oclock with Sunday school after the 9 oclock mass. Weekday masses at 8 AM except Wednesday 7:30 AM. Confessions at 7:30. Junior high religious instruction. The Rosary Sodality dance will be held Saturday November 27.
Rev Harry E Gall Rector Edward M Green Student Asst 7 00 p m meeting of ee s Guild Saturday annual fair at 3 oclock Supper at 5 6 oclock Sunday 9 15 Church School 10 45 a m morning prayer and sermon Monday 7 30 p m meeting of the Sabra League
Pastor Eino J. Hamalainer leads mid week devotional on Thursday November 12 at 7 30 p m with a coffee social sponsored by Mr and Mrs Oscar Wuori Sunday November 14 offers Sunday school at 10 00 a m and an evening worship at 7 30 p m The Christian Endeavor society will meet at ham
Henry E. Lesch notes Sunday schedule with school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Make Your Dreams Come True Youth Fellowship at 7 p m Adelphia Chess announces baked bean supper November 13 from 5 to 7 p m Church Board of Education meets at parsonage November 16 at 8 p m
Morning service at First Parish in Concord includes a kindergarten session at 11 o'clock.
A church notice lists November events including a 8:30 service with Conceh Pastor and John K, a 6:30 Mass Novena to Our Lady on Wednesday Evening, and an indoor meeting on November 19 at the town church.
Parish list of clergy Rev Michael J Foley Rev Hober D Kelly Rev John J Foley Manuel Perrault and Miss Claire Ays announces Sunday Mass times 7 8 15 10 11 30 with children's Mass and Holy Name at 7 pm at the church district lineup.
Evangelical and 1Churcha announce services on Sunday November 14. Rev Gunnar A Gaal leads morning address at 11 oclock in the lower auditorium. Evening gospel service at 7:30 conducted by Rev Dr Walden with Rev John E Wallace as guest preacher for the 28th birthday observance. A nursery is available. Sunday school at 9:01.
Busy parish schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services for all. children programs for junior and eighth grades at the house. nursery at Parish House at 11 a.m. Monday sermon by Rev. Bradford Hastigl. evening worship Wednesday. all women invited for a daytime event.
A Sunday sermon is set for 10 45 A M with a pastor delivering a message. The service details appear in a local church bulletin for November 14.
Concord church lists Sunday services at 10 45 from day school and a Wednesday 7 45 gathering Reading the Milldam at 24 Hours 114 pm 4 Pi to attend church service Mortals and the Lesson Sermon 5m on Sunday November 14 Golden Text If ye through the flesh ye shall die Sermon Passages include Behold what knoweth us not because calleth him not from John 3 plus Health with Key Cures by Mary Bokeh In Science man is ing of Spirit The first picycle WS oft ye peait h in 1855.
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