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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
17
The narrator recalls service with the Scots Guards, training at Pirbright and in Surrey. He describes drills, battalion movements, and life at Buckhurst Palace and the Tower. Reflections touch on attendance at the Queen’s Palace and Crown events during early service.
Vital statistics from the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. show 97,000,000 Americans attend church regularly, a 2.8 percent rise. Churchgoers donated over $2 billion in 1965, with 37,623,530 attending Sunday and Sabbath schools. The Revised Standard Version Bible, issued three years prior, has sold near four million copies, spurred by a 15 year scholarly effort.
Reverend Oliver Powel of Central Congregational Church Worcester will speak at the joint Protestant churches gathering in Concord on Sunday October 30 at 8 p m. The event titled Reform aton Sunday will be observed at the Trinitarian Congregational Church.
Carlisle The Ladies Social Circle and the Ever Ready Class of the Carlisle Congregational church announce a bazaar at the church on Friday October 21 from 2 pm to 9 pm. Vendors include wool shoppe wee shoppe gifts glam our apron park attic treasurer bakery tea shoppe candy cupboard Christian Endeavor florist vegetables rummage and children's amusements with various chairwomen listed.
Sudbury women favoring the Morgan Memorial prepare to attend the 50th Anniversary Day Nursery Bazaar on October 20 and 21 at the Goodwill Headquarters in Boston. The Woman's Auxiliary aims to raise 3500 for the Day Nursery with a luncheon, tea, and dinners over two days.
Bath patrolman Earle Haines found an eight year old inserting pennies into a parking meter. The boy explained he meant to help, thinking business was slow. Haines clarified the coins did not go to the police.
Major James Garfield the great grandson of President Garfield and Sergeant Billy Mitchell Jr. son of General Billy Mitchell are in training at Fort Knox Kentucky with a program combining leadership and physical fitness for officers and cadets.
Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians parish heard a talk on Frederick Ozanam by Joseph A Comber after mass. Comber described Ozanam founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, born in 1813 in Italy, who organized aid in Paris and grew to thousands of societies worldwide before dying at 40.
West Acton The Acton Catholic Woman's Guild heard Rev John J C o gav in curate of St Pauls Lowell present a talk with photos from the British Isles at St Elizabeths Church Hall. Mrs Wilbur Tolman presided and refreshments followed. Members learned of the next Communion Sunday October 16 when all will attend and partake together.
The women’s mission at St Bernard’s Church concluded on Sunday with masses. the week continues for men and boys of high school age. Dominican priests from New York lead the mission with evening services at 7:45 and daily masses at 6 and 9. All men are urged to receive communion on Sunday.
A drunken driver called Sheriff Lester Melchert after discovering his car missing essential parts. He reported the vehicle was stripped clean with the steering wheel and foot pedals gone.
A quotation from I John 5 14 15 emphasizes faith in prayer and the belief that petitions aligned with God’s will are heard and granted. The passage reassures believers that God listens when requests accord with His will.
Acton Meeting for Worship occurs Sundays at 8:00 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Soard man 489 Main St Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360 for details.
Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center announces morning worship at 8 30 on Sunday October 16 with sermon The Ten Commandments Today the Approach by Mr Grimshaw A Sunday school sessions for grades nursery through senior high follow 9 30 and 10 45 Morning Worship repeats the sermon The Ten Commandments Today the Approach at 10 45 Evening programs include Junior Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 00 and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship later in the evening.
Rev. Ronald H. Noble leads Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with Church School at 10 45 a m Loyalty Sunday features the sermon Patrons or Partners. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m with program by Carolyn Ann Sweatt.
Carlisle St Elizabeth's Catholic Mission led by Rev Fr York holds Sunday Mass at 9 30. First Religious Society Unitarian offers Sunday School with organist Donald Lapham. Services at 9 30 a.m. and 10 45 a.m. are noted.
The schedule lists Rev. Robert Dempsey as pastor and Mrs. Frances Whitman as choir director. Morning service at 10 45, Christian Endeavor at 6, Evening service at 7, and a Thursday 7 45 midweek service with Mrs. Herbert A. Lee organist and William Shumway listed among participants.
St Ann's Church Wayland lists Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 00 a m and an afternoon service by appointment. Rev William J Carty pastor conducts services.
Reverend Robert M. Hurley conducts Sunday services at 7 30, 9 and 11 a m in the Upper Town Hall. Parishioners are advised of recent venue change.
Saint Elizabeths Episcopal Church announces 10 a.m. Family Sunday service led by Rev. Stanley F. Rodgers with Mrs. W Burgess Warren at the organ. 6 p.m. Young People meeting for juniors and seniors at the Parish House. Thursday October 13 parent teacher group on The Idea of God for Young Children.
The church schedules a 9 30 a m Sunday School and Nursery and a 9 30 a m Morning Worship Service with sermon Why Do You Wonder by Mr Jensen featuring Rev Alexander beant Ivany Minister Emeritus Associate Pastor Rev Andrew Jensen and choir director Mrs James Greenawalt Mrs Robert Dods.
Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr leads a morning program at 9 30 Sunday school 11 o clock beginners department and church service with senior choir and sermon When The Acid Test Comes followed by 7 pm Pilgrim Fellowship. service details reflect a church calendar of worship and outreach activities.
Rev Robert E Jones Jr leads Morning Worship at 9 30 as Laymen's Sunday guest speaker L Roy Hawes. Sunday School 10 45 preschool to 2nd grade in Lower Town Hall 3rd grade and up in church Intermediate Youth Fellowship at Maynard Church 3 00 PM Senior Fellowship at 6 00 PM Youth Rally at Hudson Church Rev Forrest White new Conference Youth Director speaks Rev White. Choir meets Tuesday 7 15 PM.
Pastor Hyland Richmond will lead Sunday services at Concord Evangelical Free Church on October 16 with Bible classes from 10 to 12 and nursery for children up to three. Morning worship at 11:15 followed by an evening gospel service and sermon at 7:30.
Reverend Edward P. Daniels preaches at 11 a.m. at a Lexington Road church on Sunday October 16. Organist accompanies. Sunday School sessions run at 10:10 and 10:50. Philip W. Trumbull named as organizer in event notes.
Reverend Edwin B Wes and Minister Mrs Nina Lind lead morning services. Organist 10 a m church school registration for grades 3 8 and 11 a m for beginners kindergarten and primary. Morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled As We Think Laymen s Sunday.
Trinity Church Elm Street announces Holy Communion at 10:45 a.m. Church School sessions at 9:15 and 10:45. Morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. Vestry meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Rev. Wm. H. Clark rector and Mrs. Margaret Ridcut organist listed.
78:30 and 11:30 masses at Monument Square led by Rev John A. York with Rev Edmund Miggirs and Rev James Connelly as curates. Miss Esther Costello organist. Sunday School after 8:30 mass. Mission continues at 7:45 p.m.
The Maynard Rudolf Shalom Synagogue holds Sunday School at 24 Acton Street, Maynard from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Pastor Eino Hamalainen leads a Finnish Evangelical Mission week with Christian Endeavor on Wednesday at 6 30 p m and a mid week devotional Thursday at 7 30 p m Andrew Kulju leads the service Coffee and refreshments The Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Finnish morning worship at 11 a m The Martha's Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m
The Rev. Albert E. Gabriel presides at Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Family Service follows with Holy and Corporate Communion for the Woman's Auxiliary. Young People's Federation installs officers and meets at 3:15 p.m. for bowling at Harvard Alleys, with 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon. St. Luke's Day events on Tuesday include Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and Women's Auxiliary meeting at 1:30 p.m.
West Concord Catholic church lists Rev. Lewis F. Kearn as pastor and Rev. Thomas B. Morgan as curate. Miss Helene Wonahue is organist. Masses are at 7, 20, 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday School after the 8 30 mass.
Carlilse Laymen's League held a monthly meeting at the First Religious Society dining room with president Fred E. Robinson presiding. Jay Fiske showed photos from a fishing trip to Quebec and a Florida vacation. supper committee included Richard B. Bates Guy W. Clark and Frank J. Biggs. A good turnout attended and plans for fall and winter season were discussed.
The Bedford Church of Christ lists Sunday school at 9 30 and worship service at 10 45 with the sermon delivered by the minister.
Reverend Robert H. Barber and Atredge Clark lead the Trinitarian service on Walden Street with organist and senior choir. The pastor delivers a sermon titled The Power of The Holy Spirit.
Rev. David C. Pohl presides as pastor at the First Anish Unitarian Church. Mrs Adelaide Newcomb serves as organist. Sunday school meets at 9 45 with morning service at 11 featuring sermon and special music.
Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford lists Masses at 7 8 10 11 and 12 with Benediction following the 8 30 mass and organists Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery noted.
The North Middlesex Conference of Liberal Churches meets Sunday October 23 at First Parish Church Ashby. Afternoon session begins 3 o clock with a 6 to 7:30 dinner, followed by an evening meeting. Dr A Warren Stearns of Billerica will greet delegates as president.
The South Acton Community Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets suspends services for the summer months led by Minister James D. Hunt.
West Concord observes a 13th anniversary Mass for the late Thomas Clark at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. A first anniversary Mass for Miss Margaret Hearn is set for Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock in memory of her death four years ago.
Sunday services at 10 45, Sunday school 10 48, testimonial meeting Wednesday 8. Reading Room open 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holiday excepted Wednesday evenings to 7 30 pm Friday 9 pm. Nursery provided. Reading Room at 24 Main Street Milldam. Lesson sermon on Doctr ine of Atonement in Christian Science services Sunday. Scriptural selections from Hebrews 4 14 and passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy 37 22 25.
Glendale Street schedule outlines Guild Governing Board meeting Brotherhood convention installation of Pastor Olaf Rankinen in Peabody and services led by guest pastors. Events include Finnish Worship, Sunday School, and choir rehearsals through October 18 with related meetings at Cambridge and Walden locations.
Sunday worship at 11 o clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery kindergarten and first grade officials include Minister Paul E Killinger organist Miss Marjorie Warren and superintendent John Miner
Miss Jessie Lewis plays organ under Rev S Carlin Hall as church announces Sept and Oct activities. A Friday rally supper, Saturday food sale by the Service Club, and Sunday worship are planned with a November 11 fair discussed at a rescheduled October 24 meeting chaired by Mrs Margarete Hunter and other committee members.
The Very Rev Stephen Asnevs leads a Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10 A.M. in the Russian Orthodox parish. Parishioners gather for morning service and spiritual second blessing.
Rev William J OBrien pastor announces summer schedule of Sunday masses at 7 00 8 30 and 10 30 with an additional Lake Boon mass at 9 30 Daily parish masses at 7 00 Confessions Saturdays 8 00 5 00 and 7 00 8 30 Novena services honoring the 6 Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7 30.
Rev. F. S. Miaskiewicz DCL announces Sunday mass at 9 o clock with weekday masses at 8 o clock in the morning Confessions are heard at 3 and 7 o'clock on Saturday
Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads a Sunday program at Maynard Methodist with morning worship at 11 00 and Laymen's Sunday speakers. Music by Edmund Beebe Organist Edwin Carlton Jr and choir. Sunday School sessions for Intermediates four year olds through Juniors and primary Department. Fellowship events include a rally at Hudson Methodist Church and a chicken supper planned by the Couples Club with reservations.
The Union Congregational Church lists weekly activities including worship at 10 45 with Rev Orville D Uliom minister and special events such as the Middlesex Union Association meeting in Leominster with supper and a talk by Margaret Henrichsen author of Seven Steeples On October 16 the Go to Church Band begins services and a church school teachers meeting is scheduled for October 27 at 8 00 pm
Mt Calvary Evangelical Hastings St Maynard Stow line Rev Martin Kaija Pastor contact numbers and weekly schedule list services Sundays Sundays School 10 worship 11 Fin nish Service 2 Communion first Sunday of month Mon Ladies Guild 7 30 Bible discussion 8 Luel ther League 7 Bible and council meetings Tue work night and 8 00 P M council meeting first Tuesday evenings details provided for congregation and contact points
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