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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
1
The United States Agriculture Department reports Mexico has eradicated foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and domestic ruminants. Quarantine zones and border controls will ease, though some northern Sierra Madre cattle may still face inspections as cross-border trade resumes with adjusted regulations.
A new contour V shaped tube tire designed by engineers improves soil contact and reduces side slip on hilly fields. Tested in wet and varied soil, it steadies press wheels to achieve quicker germination and uniform stands.
Seed scientists report major improvements in soybean varieties with superior disease resistance. New strains are under study for production, quality, and seed-holding ability. Ogden region tests of last year involved promising lines.
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Concord Mrs Jean Woodward of the Middlesex County Extension Service will present a program Thursday evening December 4 in Monument Hall under the Rose Hawthorne Guild. Her topic Christmas Everywhere highlights gifts and decorations for home observances and infusing international customs into American Christmas traditions.
The St John’s Ev Lutheran church Maynard choir directed by Ilmari Tuikka will give a sacred concert Sunday evening November 30 at 7 30 featuring organ saxophone and piano solos plus male quartet numbers. Vocal solos will be by Tuikka and Erkkinen with ensemble pieces by the quartet. A cordial welcome is extended to all music lovers.
The First Parish in Stow announces a pot luck fellowship supper on Saturday November 29 at 6 45 p m in the vestry followed by a 1953 budget explanation. Visitation Day is set for December 7 with a second annual canvass. Unity club Christmas party December 1. Couples club first meeting December 2 with officer elections and a Christmas program. Alliance Christmas sale December 6. A large Thanksgiving service with a new men’s choir was held last Sunday featuring several named singers.
Concord reports a house warming for the Golden Age Club in the Veterans Building on Thursday November 20. Eighteen attendees praised the transformed room, credited to Mrs James Howe Volkmann and her committee and janitor Raymond Sims. Rev Edmund M Higgins spoke on the Holy Shroud of Turin and offered a booklet. refreshments followed. The club plans ongoing programs, rug making classes after Thanksgiving, and welcomes all aged 60 and over.
A repeat offender in Clinton South Carolina was brought in for drunken and disorderly conduct and sent back to serve out the remainder of a suspended sentence. This marked his 157th arrest and return to jail.
Rev Robert Dempsey announces Union Evangelical church of Stow will join a global Bible reading campaign from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The effort, observed last year in 38 countries, is endorsed by President Truman as honorary chair and aims to reach millions daily readings.
In Karachi Pakistan women carry concrete in baskets on their heads while men shape bricks by hand as modern hotels rise. The scene highlights female labor amid rapid urban development in the city.
Concord New Hampshire Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45 Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 Reading room at the Mill Dam 24 Main Street hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holidays excepted Wednesday until 730 pm Nursery provided for children too young for Sunday school Parents invited to attend services and use the reading room
The Acton Evangelical Congregational Church in Acton Center invites attendance this Sunday at 9:30 Church School 10:45 Morning Worship and Nursery. Rev Eric W Grimshaw delivers the sermon A Shepherds Song. Junior Fellowship at 5:00 and Pilgrim Fellowship Senior at 7:00.
The Acton Centre Woman's Club holds a weekly meeting for worship each Sunday at 9 45 a m. The clerk is Mary Pab bas and the contact number is Acton 3 4360.
Rev Ronald Noble leads Sunday worship at West Acton Baptist Church with the sermon A Highway in the Wilderness. Services include Sunday School at 9 30 morning and Evening Service at 7 30 with activities for Twelve Niners and Christian Endeavor. A Tuesday Parent Teacher Party and Wednesday Sewing Meeting and Prayer Meeting are listed.
St Elizabeth of Hungary church led by Rev Daniel F Riordan lists Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 oclock and a daily mass at 7 oclock for parishioners.
Sunday schedule lists church school at 9 30 with Mrs Paul Richards e superintendent. Morning worship 10 45 led by Junior and Senior choirs directed by Mrs Anthony Hill and organist Mrs Allan Cameron. Sermons titled The Unearned Increase and The Story of Moses. Monday teachers meeting at parish house. Wednesday 745 p m Union Thanksgiving service with representatives from all Protestant churches invited to participate.
Stow FIRST PARISH lists Sunday School at 9 20 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with Youth Group at 7 p m. UNION EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF STOW sets a Thanksgiving service tomorrow at 8 30 a m with Rev. Walter Hall as speaker and choir singing. Next Sunday at 7 30 p m Rev. Ralph Brown, missionary candidate, will show colored slides on India.
David Chamberlain, a Boston University Theological School senior, has accepted the role of advisor and director for the Young People at Memorial Congregational Church. Rev Ray Rayburn, previously leading the work, has taken a pastorate at a Gloucester church.
Rev Robert H Harper notes Jesus returns to Nazareth and heals a palsied man forgiving sins. Scribes accuse blasphemy but Jesus proves authority over sins and disease. He travels Galilee teaching, healing, and expressing compassion for the needy crowds urging prayer for laborers.
Sudbury St Ann s Church lists Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 a m daily mass at 7 30 a m baptisms by appointment First Parish Unitarian led by Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D with Mrs James Greenawalt organist holding a 5 p m service.
The St Elizabeths Episcopal parish outlines a special meeting with coffee after service at 10:00 A.M. followed by church school and Young People's Fellowship. The Sudbury Methodist church lists Morning Prayer Sermon The Shell at 9:30 with nursery care, Sunday school at 10:45, assignments for department assistants, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. at Maynard church.
Memorial South Sudbury lists Rev John Dixon Copp as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and 11 a m for beginners. Church service at 11 includes sermon by Rev David Chamberlain, music by the Senior choir and organist Elinor Bentley. Evening programs: Young People meeting at 7 and Adult Study Group at 8 at the parsonage.
Pastor Marvin L. Derby leads Bedford Church of Christ at 27 Great Road with organist Mrs Letia I Blake at 52 Great Road. Sunday school starts 9 30 a m morning service 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 5 p m.
Rev Napoleon Lovely presides as minister with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb at the organ. Sunday schools begin at 9 45 a m and services follow at 11 a m each Sunday.
Catholic Rev. Wi E Kerrigan, pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford, lists Masses at 7 9 15 and 11 15 a m with Benediction after the 9 15 mass. Organist Mrs John Fitzgerald to accompany services.
Monument Square notices mass times on Sunday at 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 with Benediction at 4 30 Sunday School after the 8 15 mass. Novena services are held Tuesday nights at 7 30 led by Rev John A York and Rev Edmund M Higgins with Esther Costello as organist.
West Concord parish lists Sunday Masses at 7 830 and 1030 with Sunday school after the 830. Novena each Tuesday at 745 followed by benediction. Rev John J Scollan pastor Mrs Walter Dow organist.
The First Parish in Concord on Lexington Road lists morning service at 11 with Rev. Edward P. Daniels D D. organist Philip W. Trumbull directs the choir. Church school grades 8 and 9 meet at 10 10 a m and kindergarten plus other grades at 10 50 a m. Young People’s Society gathers at 5 30 p m.
Elm Street rector Wm H Clark and organist Mrs Margaret Ridout announce services on Sunday November 30 with Holy Communion at 8 am breakfast for men and boys, 9 30 am family service and church school, 11 am morning prayer and sermon. A December 3 parent teacher meeting for seventh and eighth grades and December 4 Holy Communion with the rector’s Bible class are listed.
Rev Hyland Richmond pastor of the Evangelical Free Church leading Sunday school at 10 45 a m with adult class. Morning worship at 9 and 11 15 a m with special music at 7 30 p m. Mid week Hour of Power service held Wednesday at 8 p m.
The Trinitarian church lists Rev. Robert H Barber as pastor and Whittredge Clark as organist. Junior choir rehearsal at 9, church school grades 3-8 with Mrs Ralph Hemenway as superintendent, and nursery through grade 2 at 11. Morning worship at 11 with a sermon Building for Christ. 7:30 p.m. Young People's Fellowship led by Sandra Dunphy and Vesta Bearce with Carl Nelson as discussion leader.
Rev Edwin B Nylen minister Nina Lind organist church school for all ages three years through high school 1035 a m First Sunday in Advent Morning worship with sermon by the minister A nursery is maintained for young children so that parents may attend Junior Pilgrim Fellowship 2 p m Senior Pilgrim Fellowship Tuesday December 2 730 p m Church school board meeting in the junior room
Rev Willard L Osborn notes no services on August 24 and 31. Home Again Sunday observed on September 7 with the pastor preaching the sermon.
Acton Universal Church announces Sunday schedule with both church service and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. A nursery is available and a second Sunday school session begins at 10:45 a.m. The South Acton location lists service times for expectant attendees.
Rev William J O Brien pastor along with Rev Gerard Creighton and Asst Rev Michael D Sullivan announce daily masses at 7 am Confessions on Saturdays from to 5 and 7 to 8:30 pm Sunday masses at 7 9 10 15 and 11 30 am Children mass at 9 am Novena services Wednesday 7 30 pm in honor of the Miraculous Medal.
Rev. F. Miaskiewics announces Casimir Church Sunday masses at 8 and 10 o'clock with 8 a m weekday masses. Confessions will be heard at 3 and 7 o'clock Saturday.
Pastor Elmer E. Ylinen leads Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran with Finnish service at 9 A.M. and English service at 11 A.M. Sunday School at 10 A.M. A Finnish Thanksgiving Day Service is planned at 8 P.M. on Thursday November 27 following an English service.
The Walnut Street Finnish Evangelical Mission in Maynard invites members to a Thanksgiving service in Finnish led by Pastor Eino J. Hamalainen on Thursday November 27 at 7 30 p m The Coffee Table is sponsored by a Friend The schedule for Sunday November 30 includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Worship Service at 11 a m
The Union Congregational Church outlines Sunday worship at 10 45 with special Thanksgiving music and a sermon on Joyful Thanksgiving The Philathea class meets monthly The Junior Christian Endeavor holds a food sale Friday November 21 Assist from Mrs Pardy and Mrs Nyholm The lay members pledge drive continues with a final report to come November 30 speaker Charles Hansen of Winthrop will discuss Loyalty to your church A united Thanksgiving service at Finnish Congregational Church Wednesday at 7 30 with the Methodist choir and Dr Pardy preaching Cultivating a Thankful Heart
St George's Episcopal Church announces Thursday Holy Communion at 11 am and Sunday Morning Prayer at 10 45 am. The Every Member Canvass reached about 95 percent. A radio broadcast sermon from St Paul Cathedral at 11 am with Rev Canon Bryan Green is planned. Christmas fair December 6 in parish hall 2 to 8 pm with ham supper at 5 and 6. There will be bake goods, apron crafts, food, candy, and books.
Sunday school begins at nine each Sunday at the parish hall in English. Divine Liturgy starts at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday October 19. A dinner will be held after the liturgy and a prize will be awarded. Everyone is welcome.
Pastor Dr B Paul Pardy and Miss Marion James lead Sunday School at 9 30 for all ages and Morning Worship at 10 45. Special music by Charles G Hansen and others. Church Council meets at Parsonage Monday at 7 30. Service Group gathers Tuesday 8 O clock. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7. Pledge drive reminders and Sunday gathering from 2 to 5. Annual church fair Friday December 5 with December 4 25 P M Ladies Benevolent meeting at church.
St John s Lutheran Glendale Maynard notes Rev Gust A Wuorinen leading a Thanksgiving service at the Finnish Congregational Church on Nov 27 and Finnish worship on Nov 30. Sunday School at 10 Morning Worship at 11 includes an anthem program. Christmas events and bake sale details follow with choir and youth notes.
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