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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1951

Page

21

Church Activities Highlight Thanksgiving Plans and Meetings

The article outlines parish events across multiple churches including St Elizabeths and First Parish. It notes a marriage sem in progress, five discussion series on tiling marriage ties, and music by Alan Palmer. Upcoming events include Thanksgiving service at First Parish, a Town Hall dance, and interchurch meetings with various denominations and groups such as American Youth and North Mind deration.

St. Elizabeth’s Sdav David Rollin J. Fair Stow Carlisle Chelms- Westford Billerica Suner

Croup Meets Tacohight at Trinitarian Church

A community gathering at Trinitarian Church features Tacohight facing the Wo Hor nets with a focus on savings bonds as a key topic. Local organizers urge participation and discuss future neighborhood programs.

First Parish conducts sale and supper in Bedford

Members of the Alliance of the First Parish church in Bedford held a well attended plant and apron sale. Mrs. Charles T. Kimball led the plant table and Mrs. John H. Lord led the apron table with help from several volunteers. The church supper was organized by Mrs. Charles R. Scrymgeour and aided by a list of volunteers including Mrs. Engelhardt and Mrs. Scrymgeour among others who served as waitresses.

Bedford Alliance of the First Charles T. Kimball John H. Lord George M. Champney Hannah Pfeiffer Bruce Pollock Charg Charles R. Scrymgeour Charles P. Engelhardt Herbert W. Smith Lord A.U.Y Beverly Engelhardt Gretchen Engelhardt Barbara Scrymgeour Patricia Joslin Carol Olsen Sandra Olsen Jéannie Balfour Vera Dymente

Proxima Centauri Brightness Study by Kron in Australia

UC astronomer Dr Gerald E Kron on leave in Australia reports photoelectric observations of Proxima Centauri at Mt Stromlo Observatory with S Gascoigne. Findings promise first reliable apparent brightness and temperature values and improved distance estimates for the star four light years away.

Mt. Hamilton Calif U.P University of California Australia Gerald E. Kron Lick Observatory Kron Gsher Mt. Stromlo Can- Sera S. Bi Centauri Jupiter California

Pious Mottoes Highlight Bureaucratic Signs in Washington

Signs spread across federal desks show skepticism toward administration. The National Production Authority displays a line claiming it takes a real bureaucrat to develop chaos out of confusion while at the Pentagon a pamphlet warns this document is classified DBR Destroy Before Reading.

Times Washington National Production Authority 2 Desk Pentagon DBR

Killit mousetrap promises guaranteed rodent kill

A humorous tale recounts ordering a mousetrap ad advertised as guaranteed to kill rats and mice. The narrator imagines ridiculous outcomes, worries about a sentient cat, and receives a heavy wooden slab with a lead pipe and instructions that imply an unconventional device.

Mary Th &H Bill Ant

Narwhal Named for Long Tusk Accustomed to Upper Jaw

The sea unicorn or narwhal is named for its long tapered tusk that sometimes protrudes from the upper jaw for up to ten feet.

Local Congregational and Universalist Services in South Acton

The South Acton Universalist church led by Rev. Carl A. Hempel offers a Sunday school at 9:30 and a church service at 10:45. The Congregational Church under Rev. William Kopelke holds a service with nursery at 9:45 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45.

Acton Universalist Church Carl A. Hempel Fester South Acton Congregational Church William Kopelke

Acton Center Church Service Schedule

Chaplain Thomas L. Doyle presides with 9:45 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m Morning Worship. Evening activities include 7:00 p m Young People program.

Congregational Church Acton Center Thomas L. Doyle

Gleasondale Church Service Notice

Gleasondale Gleasondale Methodist Church announces services at 11 00 am with Pastel and Mrs Ellen Haapala soloist and Sunday school at 10 00 am led by Rev Newell S Booth Jr

Gleasondale Methodist Church Newell S. Booth, Jr Ellen Haapala

Maynard St John’s Ev Lutheran Church Activities

Gust Wuorinen pastor. Thursday Sunday school teachers meet at Mrs Otto Kunelius home in Stow. Sunday 9 am Finnish worship 10 am Sunday school 11 am English worship 7 30 pm musical concert. Monday 12 Luther League at Christine Lampinen home 7 30. Tuesday Brotherhood at Mrs Uno Hietanen home. Thursday 15 Bible study in church vestry 7 30.

Uno Hietanen

Stow First Parish Unitarian Service Schedule

Stow First Parish under Pastor C O Richardson Jr lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 and youth group at 7 withMiss Anne Derby supervising Sunday school and choir singing

First Parish Unitarian Statow C. O. Richardson, Jr Anne Derby

Ghion Evangelical church service and activities

Pastor Rev. Robert Dempsey leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m Evening service by Daring Daniels at 5 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m Bible Club Thursday at 3 p m Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 38 p m

Ghion Evangelical Church Robert Dempsey Daring Daniels Christian Endeavor Bible Club

Bedford Men's Club Meeting At Church Of Christ

The Bedford Church of Christ Men's Club will meet Tuesday night November 20 with President J Warren Blake presiding. The committee includes Howard Davis George W Thompson and Edward F West. Meetings occur on the third Tuesday monthly and welcome all men in Bedford to join for fellowship.

Bedford

Kerr’s Memphis collection of unique railroad switch keys

B F Kerr of Memphis Tennessee gathers railroad switch keys and keeps over 400 different examples. He says no two keys are alike.

Memphis, Tenn U.P B. F. Kerr

Concord First Church of Christ Scientist Service Notices

Sunday services at 10 15 with Sunday school at 10 45 and a Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 Reading room hours 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays except holidays Nursery provided for younger children Subject of the Lesson Sermon Mortals and Immortals Biblical selections from Proverbs Romans and the Bible Cyc

First Church OF Christ Scientist Concord Mill Dam Main Street

Trinity Church Elm Street Announces Weekly Schedule

Episcopal rector Rev W m H Clark and organist Mrs Margaret Ridout present services on Sunday November 18 with Holy Communion at 8 a m Family service 9 30 a m Morning prayer and sermon 11 a m Potluck and family sing at 5 45 p m A social responsibility meeting is set for Monday November 19 at 7 45 p m A Union Thanksgiving service at West Concord Union church on Wednesday November 21 and Thanksgiving Day service at Trinity on Thursday November 22 at 9 30 a m

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout

St Bernard's Church Schedules Masses and Activities

St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Sunday masses at 7 8 15 10 and 1130 with Benediction after the 10 o clock service. Sunday school follows the 815 mass. Novena to St Jude held each Tuesday at 730 PM.

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

West Acton Baptist Church Schedule

Rev. David Thompson presides at West Acton Baptist Church with services at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 45 morning worship 6 30 p m fellowship 7 30 p m evening worship Choir 8 p m Tuesday 8 p m midweek service 7 30 p m Wednesday

West Acton Baptist Church David Thompson Fellowship Christian Endeavor

Man Stops to Let Child Cross as Traffic Backs Up

In Brookville Indiana George Smith of Alaeree pauses his big truck at a busy highway to allow a little girl with a doll to cross safely, irritating motorists behind him.

Brookville Ind George Smith Alaeree

FIRST PARISH IN CONCORD LEXINGTON ROAD SERVICES

On Sunday November 18 at First Parish Concord Reverend Edward P. Daniels will lead morning worship with a guest preacher Reverend Richard M. Cameron. Church school for all grades and a chorus choir will provide music. The Young Peoples Society meets at 6 p.m. An affiliated supper and play are planned for Friday November 16 and King’s Daughters meet November 20 at the vestry.

Concord Lexington Road Edward P. Daniels Richard M. Cameron Harold K. Adams Young Peoples’ Society Women’s Parish Association King’s Daughters

West Concord Union church schedule and events

Rev Edwin B Nylen and Mrs Nina Lind lead services on November 17 18 at West Concord Union Church with choir rehearsals school in sanctuary loyalty Sunday canvass preparation and services. Guild meeting sale of fair items November 19 education committee meeting November 20 and Union Thanksgiving service November 21.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind Fred, Engebretson Young Peoples Meeting Maynard Forbes Joyce Nylen Derwin Eggleton Fred Fiske Concord W.C. Union Church

West Concord Catholic Church Announces Masses and Novena

The West Concord Catholic Church led by Rev. John J. Scollan lists Sunday Mass times at 7, 8 30 and 10 38 o clock with Sunday school after the 8 30. A Novena to Our Lady is held on Tuesday nights at 7 45 with Mrs. Walter Dow as organist.

ADY Help OF Contituoms West Concord Catholic John. J. Scollan Walter Dow Our Lady

Evangelical Free Hosts First Anniversary Service Program

The Evangelical Free church announces its first anniversary events led by Gordon College students from Boston. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10:15 p m and worship at 11:15 a m with a 3 30 p m anniversary program. Friday November 16 features an 8 p m Youth Fellowship gathering.

Gunnar A. Gunderson Gordon College Boston

Trinitarian Church Services and Activities Notice

Trinitarian Church Walden Street led by Rev Robertee Barber and organist Whittredge Clark offers 9 30 a m church school for all ages and morning worship at 11 with a third grade led by Mr Rogers. Young Peoples Fellowship at 7 30 p m includes a clothing drive for Korea and Middle East war victims.

Walden Street Robertee Barber Whittredge Clark New England Little Wanderers Rogers Young Peoples’ Fellowship Christian Action Meeting Korea Middle East Middlesex Union Council of Churches Union Church West Concord William Clark Ahiiek School Ao de

Rotary pin found in duck gizzard during dressing

A Bristol Rhode Island report notes a rotary pin was recovered from the gizzard of a duck while being dressed. The discovery prompted local curiosity about how the pin ended up in the bird.

Bristol R. I Rotary

St Bridget’s Church announces mass and devotional schedule

Rev D Edward O Bryan and Rev W Carter with Rev J P Pettie announce daily masses at 7 a m Confessions Saturday from to 5 and 7 to 8 30 p m Sunday masses at 7 9 10 15 and 11 30 Benediction after 11 30 mass Novena services Wednesday at 7 30 in honor of the Miraculous Medal Religious Education for school children Wednesday 8 a m and Junior High at 11 a m

ST. Bridget's Church D. Edward O'Bryan William Carter John P. Pettie

St George's Church Service Schedule Overview

Rev David Lovell rector and assistants John Hurd and Donald Shoub lead services. 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays. 9:15 a.m. Church school. 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion on the fourth Sundays. 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon.

St. George's Church Episcopal David RK. Lovell John Hurd Donald Shoub

Casimir's Church Sunday Mass Schedule

Rev. F. I. Midskiewicz presides at Casimir's Church with masses at 9 and 11 on Sundays and 3 a.m. on weekdays except Wednesday when 7:30 a.m. mass is held. Religious instruction for high and junior high students occurs midmorning on Wednesday, with Sunday School after the 9 o'clock mass and confessions at 3 and 7 on Saturday.

Finnish EV Mission Devotional and Church Events

Rev Eino Hamalainen leads a midweek devotional Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Guest speaker Rev George Koponen. Coffee table sponsored by Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrickson. Sunday school 9 30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Martha Mary Society meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Vestry.

Mission Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen George ‘Koponen Albert Hendrickson Martha Mary Society

Church Notes and Holiday Plans At Union Church

Pastor Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr leads worship with organist Frederick Tuttle and choir director at 11 a.m. Sermon Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness. Sunday school 10 a.m. Nursery at 11. Youth departments led by Victor Salloway and Kenneth Meister. Thanksgiving service at Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury 7 30 p.m. Wom en speakers and Amish folk talk feature various meetings and lectures this month.

Robert K. Jones, Jr Kenneth Meister Bonnie Lee Smith Schriner Chonin Postlude Gluck Jerusalem Claire Maker Memoria Con Regalational South Sudbury Aubrey W. Leard France Thomas Deane Forrest Howe Emma Greenhalgh Inier Turday Therc Allan L. Dow Penn’s Woods W.C.S.C. Union Union Congregational Church

Chief ensures fire alarm boxes labeled in city

Coventry R L U P Chief Elmer A Capwell arranged bright enduring lettering on fire alarm boxes to ensure visibility across the city.

Coventry Elmer A. Capwell

Parish church notices and services listed for Sudbury

Sudbury St Anne's and St Elizabeth's announce service times. St Anne's offers Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 1 with daily mass at 7 30 a m Baptisms by appointment. St Elizabeth's Episcopal lists morning prayers at 10 and church school at 10 with Harvest home gifts planned and Servers' Guild at 11 15.

ST. Ann’s Church Sudbury - Wayland Parish George P. McColgah

Thanksgiving service at Memorial Congregational church

First Parish Unitarian and Union Thanksgiving service announced with Dr Szent-Ivanyi as preacher at Memorial Congregational church on November 18 at 7 30 p m Organist Mrs James F Greenawalt to perform Music and Sunday school will be omitted.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Alexander Szent-Ivahyu D.D James F. Greenawalt Memorial Congregational Church Szent-Ivanyi

Memorial Dated Service in South Sudbury

Memorial service details for Rev. John Dixon Cops at Memorial South Sudbury with Florence Fisher organist and Dr. Szeri Ivanyi sermon. Union Thanksgiving service at 7 30 p m, union choir of thirty voices. Young People group to meet and attend union service at 7 30 p m.

Methodist Church Plans Union Thanksgiving Service

The Methodist church announces the Union Thanksgiving service at 7 30 pm at the Memorial Congregational church with Pastor Rev Robert K Jones Jr organist Mrs Kenneth McMurtry and choir director Mrs Bersha Maker. Sunday school at 10 45 am and union activities for youth follow. Eight new members welcomed at last Sunday’s service.

Methodist Church Robert K. Jones Kenneth McMurtry Bersha Maker Sunda Usua M.Y.F Ing Mrza John M. Ells Nobscot Road William, Dwyer Dutton Road John Bradshaw Post Road Paul Hopkins Marlboro Mabel Moore Peakham Road John Wong Enna

Congregational and First Baptist Church Services Listed

At 27 Great Road Congregational Church led by Pastor Marvin L Derby with Leila M Blake organist holds Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning service at 10 45 am with a sermon. Friday choir rehearsal. First Parish led by Rev I Herold Hadley with Adelaide Newcomb organist holds morning worship at 11 am. St Margaret’s Church at 154 Great Road, Bedford with John Fitzgerald organist serves mass at 8 and 9 15 am and Benediction after the 9 15 am mass. Sunday school after Benediction.

Cheire Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Leila .M. Blake I. Herold Hadley Adelaide Newcomb ST. Morates William Kersigan Bedf John Fitzgerald

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