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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1946
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reflects a wartime call to coordinate federal science efforts. It discusses training shortages, a new board’s aims in health and defense, and calls for broad participation and funding. Also notes Harvard aid to European students and rationing to support academics abroad.
Frederick H. Lovejoy of the Fund Raising Committee reports Concord has raised about $2,000 toward the $3,500 needed to establish an independent Concord Visiting Nurse Association. About 150 donors have contributed as the community supports public health nursing and related mercy services across Concord and neighboring towns. Checks may be sent to Miss Mary H. Chamberlain, or donations given to local officials in West Concord or Bedford Street.
Two special services marked the 26th anniversary of the Evangelical Free Church on Sunday November 17. Rev Henning E Danielsen preached The Power of a Real Enthusiasm and Rev Edward V Folden brought a challenging message from Boston. An offering for a church oil burner raised 261 dollars with a missionary from South America present.
A group of Concord friends surprised Deputy Sheriff Arthur B Corey of 1 Stow Street at his home Tuesday evening for his 60th birthday anniversary. The event included members of Concord of Elks and invited the public to future celebrations.
Concord High School aims to finish the season unbeaten and claim the Class D crown. Other classes see Shenandoah teams in the chase as Brookline Melrose Lynn Classical lead their divisions. Post season game offers spark talk of funds and venues with bids from Goencord Winchester Keith Academy and Northbridge. Coach Megin drives drills as the Lexington showdown shapes the final standings and the nine game win streak.
Prague reports a rise in counterfeit American cigarette packs fueling a new black market. Duplicates mimic genuine brands and fraud is often only detected after the package is lit.
Acton Grange neighbors met with Stow on Tuesday and will visit Pepperell Friday. Members attended Central Pomona in Lincoln on Wednesday. The next Grange meeting in Acton Town Hall will elect officers. A 4H poultry club formed at Frank Taylor’s Nashoba Road West Acton home. next meeting Nov 29 at 7 p m for youths. A penny sale for St Elizabeth's parish West Acton is set for Monday at 8 p m in West Acton Woman's Club with Thanksgiving dinner and crafts.
Acton Woman's Club announces updated dance class times at Town Hall. Pre school and grade 1 from 3 15 to 4 00, grades 2 3 and 4 00 to 5 00, grades 5 6 7 5 00 to 6 15, grades 8 9 10 11 12 6 15 to 8 00, adults 8 00 to 10 00. Next classes Monday November 25.
Acton Boy Scouts will hold a public court of honor Saturday evening November 28 at Blanchard hall at 8 o'clock. The event aims to present an Eagle badge to a Scout and will feature a film on Cub Scouting. Scout Master Thomas Wetherbee and the troop committee invite parents and interested residents to attend.
Horatio Al success story ends as John Shea aged 34 is sworn in as Anaheim city judge after 23 years as a newsboy.
First Parish in Concord holds church services at 9 45 a m with a 11 a m kindergarten. Sermon title The Pace Letters for the New World. Music by the chorus. Union Thanksgiving service at West Concord Union Church at nine with Rev Earl Sweatland preaching. Thanksgiving football game between Lexington and Concord Highs kicks off at 10 30.
Stow RY ANGE EA CHURCH announces morning worship and church school at 9 30 a m with Mrs ancey Hunter as superintendent. Young People’s Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m. Minister James V Miller invites a warm welcome to all.
South Acton Congregational Church and Universalist Church announce 7 Union services led by Harold Merriam and Miss Mary Lothrop, with music director and organist, every Sunday in November at 10 45 a m.
Plans for the Acton Parent Teachers Association whist party proceed at Blanchard hall on Wednesday evening December 4 Tickets are being distributed by local organizers Mrs Ormal Laffin Mrs Richard Deane Mrs Allen Teddy Mrs Walter B Stevens and Mrs Ernest Simpson Early demand for tickets suggests good attendance and a fine evening ahead.
Sudbury L Roy Hawes and Mrs Hawes, leaders of Massachusetts State Grange, attend National Grange sessions in Portland Oregon. They plan visits with Mr and Mrs George Macura and with Charles Chapman of Appled or Farm in Figham.
The Concord Trinitarian Congregations Church on Walden Street lists a church school at 9 30 a m for all ages through high school and a morning worship at 11 with nursery available. A dinner guest speaker is Robert Peel editorial writer for the Christian Science Monitor on Thursday November 21 at 6 30 p m.
Sunday church school meets at 9 30 in the morning. Service at 10 45 with communion and special music. Y P S meeting at 7 o clock. Church fair on December 5th. Reverend Earl K Sweatland pastor Nina Lind organist W MacWilliams chorister.
Trinity Episcopal Church on Elm Street announces morning services at 8 and 11 o clock with a Wednesday December 4 fair featuring Rev Alfred B Starrar as substitute rector and Mrs Theodore Rideout as substitute organist.
The Catholic church on Church Street lists Rev. W F Shaughnessy as pastor and Rev. Joseph W Sullivan as curate with Mrs John Kerns as organist. Sunday masses are 7 830 and 1030, Sunday school after the 330 mass, and a 5 o'clock rosary litany novena benediction. A pennysale occurred November 22 at 8 o clock.
St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Rev Michael J Burke as pastor and Rev Mark P Sullivan as curate with Juliette A MacLean as organist. Morning masses on Sunday at 7 8 15 and 10 30 o'clock plus 9 30 at Carlisle. Service of Rosary Litany followed by Benediction at 4 30. Annual parish reunion Tuesday November 26.
Long Street Harry P. Odland Pastor conducts Sunday school at 10 45 a m and Adult Bible Class. Gospel service at 7 p m with message and music. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. Friday November 2b P S meeting at 222 Commonwealth Avenue West Concord hosted by Mr and Mrs James Anderson.
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 745. Reading Room hours 12 to 4 weekdays. Thanksgiving service on Thursday November 28 at 1045. Soul and Body lesson sermon on Sunday November 24 with Bible and Science and Health passages.
The notice lists church events for Thursday November 21 midweek Christian Fellowship at 7 30 p m with a coffee social hosted by Mr and Mrs Kale Holt. Sunday November 24 Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship service at 7 30 p m. Saturday November 23 Chinese Auction in church vestry at 7 30 p m with food donations appreciated. Committee chaired by Irene Hekkala assisted by Elsie Pinolehto Tynne Saarela Annié Huikari Katri Kilponen and Lilla Johnson. A short entertainment will follow the auction.
Union Congregational Church schedules Sunday services on November 24 with school classes at 9 30 and 10 45 morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Norman C MacLean. Harold Merriam conducts music with Marion L Jones as organist. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 6 with president Jane Dockerty. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7. Thanksgiving service to be led by Rev Herbert F Fulton on November 27.
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church held a Harvest Mission festival on Saturday November 23 starting 7:30 p m with Lutheran Brotherhood sponsorship. Pastor V Heiman Worcester will speak and Finnish service at 9:30 a m English at 10:45 a m with Sunday school attending the latter. A fry will follow in the vestry 12 to 2 p m concluding with a 2 30 p m musical program featuring Pastor Karl Johanson Boston as guest speaker. Choir practice 5 30 p m. Monday November 25 junior choir 3 45 p m Boy Scout meeting 7 30 p m. Tuesday November 26 Luther League meets at parsonage 7 30 p m.
The Maynard Massachusetts Methodist Church invites worshipers to a Sunday service with special choir music and a sermon titled Are you living on forgetful avenue. A 930 a m church school pageant and a 7 00 p m union Thanksgiving service at the Congregational church feature Rev Herbert F Fulton delivering a message on Three Reasons Why I am Thankful.
Record notes a seasonal shortage of sea moss used to produce iodine and ice cream. It mentions ongoing labor strain as workers are needed to rake wash grade and pack the moss, with Temgie described as timing this season.
The First Church holds a Thanksgiving sermon at 9 30 A M on November 24 with Rev John M Foglegoj delivering the sermon at the church.
Memorial Congregational of Sudbury holds a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Unitarian Church with the community. Sunday school and vestry for all ages precede services. Christian groups meet in the afternoon. Melody Club gathers November 25. choir rehearsal and Endeavor meeting set for week ahead.
The Methodist of Sudbury led by Rev H F Fulton will hold morning service at the Unitarian and Co al Churches. The service begins at 9:30 with the Unitarian church at ular Hour. Fulton will assist in the church school after the Unitarian service at the customary place.
Sunday Masses at 6 oclock with Benediction after the 6 oclock service. Sunday School follows the 9 oclock Mass. Wednesday 8 am instruction for junior high students and 11 am Mass. Wednesday evening important choir rehearsal. Saturday morning instruction and Religion with Felician Sisters. Masses during the month except when at 7 30 a.
Schedule lists a Thursday meeting of the guild and Sunday church activities at St George's Maynard. Services include church school at 10 45 a m celebrant Rev Harry Goll and a 4 00 p m confirm vice service with Bishop Shei presenting a gift to the parish during a reception after the service.
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