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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1954
Page
6
U S Department of Agriculture reports show overall farm costs up 132 percent since 1935 while fertilizer price per ton rose 51 percent to 1953. Meanwhile plant food content per ton increased about one percent, offsetting higher costs. Fertilizer use expanded dramatically from the 1930s to 1953, turning the industry into a major chemical sector.
Veterinary research reports that carrier cattle recovering from anaplasmosis may be treated to end their reservoir role. Studies in Kansas and Louisiana indicate antibiotics can prevent further spread, allowing infected survivals to remain in herds without risking transmission. Anaplasmosis, a malaria like blood disease, is moving northward from the south.
The West Concord Union Church hosts its annual Trading Post fair on Thursday October 21 from 2 to 9 p.m. with items like homemade candy aprons knitted goods and gifts listed under volunteers. first serving at 5 30 p.m. second at 6 30 p.m. Tickets selling by advance reservation only.
Members of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady Help of Christians Church met after the 8:30 mass with Rev. Lewis F. Kearn celebrating. President Alexander F. MacEachern led the session to discuss November collection plans. Movies of the Concord Worcester football game were shown by Coach Bernie Megin.
The Union Congregational Church Couples Club held a regular meeting at the church. New members Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewiss were welcomed and volunteers are asked to contact Mrs Willis Lester. A committee including Mr and Mrs Winfred Bemis Mr and Mrs Arthur Burt and Mr and Mrs Donald Brayden was formed to plan the coming year. Members with toys to repair for the November 18 Fair should leave them at George Weavings on Maple Street. The next gathering will be a Mystery Ride with Winfred Lewis in charge.
Concord guests from Trinity Episcopal Church senior youth will attend a 7 30 Sunday evening session at the parish house. Worship leader is Nancy Woodruff and guest speaker Dr Alice Palubinakas Tufts professor of psychology will speak.
West Concord Union Church plans a busy week with Friday Skitlers bowling at Maynard at 9 45 p m. Youth choir practice Saturday at 10 a m. Religious education institute Monday at Trinity Church 8 p m. Religious education committee meets Tuesday at 7 p m. Senior choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 p m. The Trading Post will be held Thursday.
Sudbury women from the Memorial Congregational church joined peers in celebrating 80 years of the Middlesex Branch of the Woman’s Board of Missions. An all day program included history sketches, a 1:45 p.m. pageant and a benediction by Rev. John Whitney MacNeil. Attendees listed include Mrs. Arthur B. Fitts and Mrs. Newton S. Gottshall.
The Women's Catholic Guild held its first fall meeting at St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Church. Mrs. Mary Lord presided as president and welcomed new members. The group discussed events for the year and announced Communion will be received at mass next Sunday morning. Refreshments followed.
A group of trained clergy will convene with Concord pastors and lay members for a Monday evening inquiry into Congregational practices. Attending churches include Trinitarian Congregational of Concord Acton and Maynard churches. The Middlesex Union Association Evangelism committee sponsors the program led by Rev. Robert Barber.
An anniversary Mass will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord on Saturday at 8 30 for Sergt. Joseph D. Sheehan U S Marine Corps. He died in service and is remembered by Pareeehan and Ward W Sheeten of Old Bridge Road.
The 1640 Club announced a New Year's Eve gathering at the Weyside Inn in Haynes. The orchestra will supply music and there will be both old fashioned dancing and 20R.
The Sudbury First Parish Unitarian announces Rev. Alander Szvnt-Ivanyi and Mrs James Greenawalt will lead morning services at 9 a.m. with church school at the same time. Parish events listed in a concise Sunday schedule.
Parish notices list Rev. Ernest Evdvanine Jr as pastor with services on Sunday October 17 including Sunday School at 9 30 a m church service with music and sermon at 11 a m nursery provided at the parsonage Pilgrim Fellowship 7 p m and Adult Study Group 8 p m.
The Rev Rollin Fairbanks presides as minister in charge with assistant John Sandford. Sunday School is held at the Parish House and Young People gather after evening services.
Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads worship at 9 30 with Rev Richard Johnson and Mrs Carol Johnson. Sunday School at 10 45 with L Roy Hawes and Richard Johnson. Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at Maynard Church at 7 pm. Dr B Paul Pardy speaks at 8 pm on Labrador. Official Board meets Oct 18. Donald Feltus to discuss West Acton Baptist fund drive. Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 15 pm for new singers.
South Acton SC and Acton Universalist announce Sunday worship at 10:30. Congregational Church schedules housing worship at 9:45 followed by sermon by Rev. David Thompson. Sunday School at 11:00, Youth Fellowship at 6:00, and Adult Discussion at 8:00 p.m.
Rev. Robert H. Harper outlines Proverbs lessons for October 17 stressing reliance on God rather than personal understanding. The path of wisdom brings wellbeing and happiness, guiding youths away from wickedness toward a dawning light of faith and safe journey.
Bedford Church of Christ lists Rev. ae Derby pastor at 27 Great Road and Leila M. Blake organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister.
Rev. David C. Pohl presides as pastor at the First Runtarian church. Mrs Adelaide Newcomb plays organ. Sunday school gathers at 9 45 a m. Morning service begins at 11 o clock with sermon and special music.
Masses listed for St Michael's Church Bedford include 7:30, 3:30, 8:30, and 11:30 a.m. Benediction follows the 8:30 service. Address 154 Great Road. Pastor William E Kerrigan.
Sunday evenings at 8 o clock worship held at 489 Main St Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett reachable at Acton 8 4360 for details
The Senior Youth group meets Sunday at 6 30 p m in the vestry for New England fish chowder. Monday the Women s Parish Association meets at 2 45 with a United Nations program after the business session. Tuesday the King s Daughters gather at 2 pm with Mrs Hudspeth and Mrs Bygrave hosting.
The Evangelical church service on Sunday October 17 features a 9:30 Church School led by Mr. Will Warren Custance, 10:45 Church time Morning Worship with a sermon titled Soils and Souls by Mr. Grimshaw. Evening activities include Junior and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship at 7:00.
Elizabeth Ungoerter, organist Mrs Ruth Kennedy, and choir director present for masses at 7:30 9 and 11:30 daily mass at 7 o'clock in West Acton with services led by the church staff.
The Concord Pioneer Girls meet at 6 30 pm on Mondays at the Evangelical Free Church for ages 8 to 14. On Tuesdays at 7 pm Christian Service Brigade meets for boys aged 8 to 14. An all church supper is planned for Thursday October 21 at 6 30 pm to support a Building Fund Rally.
The West Acton high school discussion group met at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church on Monday night. Pastor Rev Daniel F Riordan announces the parish waste paper collection will be Sunday October 31.
The message lists October 17 activities at the Acton church with 9:30 a.m. Sunday service 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship and sermon The Experience of Grief. A Twelve Niners class at noon and 7 p.m. Senior High Fellowship in South Acton. Junior Hi Fellowship in Acton Centre and a Savings Bonds note.
Concord church announces services led by Rev. Wm. H. Clark and organist Mrs. Margaret Ridout. Morning schedule includes 8 a.m. Holy Communion, 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion and church school, 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and church school.
Monument Square ren Ostensibly announces masses at 7 8 30 10 and 2 30 with organist Esther Costello listed among leaders Connolly and Gurat Migs also named as participants in the service schedule.
West Concord Gathee Rev Lewis F Kearn pastor Conducts Sunday Masses at 7 8 20 10 15 and 11 20. THINIPARIAN CONGReat AL CHURCH Rev Robert H Beshey star Whittredosark 9 a m Junior Choir rehearsal 9 30 Church School Grades 3 8 Mrs Ralph Hemenway superintendent 11 a m aga School Nursery through Grade 3 Worship Sermon on Glory in the Dust.
Rev Hyland and Pastor lead Sunday morning worship at 11:15 with a sermon on Seeking To Live. Evening gospel service follows. Morning worship on October 17 at 11:00 features a sermon The Back Country. Sunday School opens October 3.
Rev Edyione will preach at 11 am during morning worship on Sunday October 10. Sunday school for grades 1 through 8 is led by Superintendent Harry W Hansen. Senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
Sunday services at 10 a m and Sunday school at 10 45 a m with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Reading Room at 24 Main Street open 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m weekdays holiday hours plus evening hours. Nursery provided. sermons discuss Christian Science unity of God and man and readings from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and Bible.
Rev Welles O'Brien pastor announces daily mass at 7 am with confessions Saturday 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm Sunday masses at 7 00 8 30 and 10 30 am Mass at Lake Boone 10 30 am Novena to the Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7 80 pm
Sunday services for August 1 feature Edward Athare directing the choir and organist Jacob Viverette. Morning sermon at 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion observed.
The Holy Annunciation Avussian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street Maynard invites all for the Oct 17 Devine Liturgy at 10 am followed by the parish hall dinner. The fall season kickoff welcomes everyone.
The Mount Calvary Hasting facility announces a weekly service every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend and worship. The note emphasizes regular Sunday gatherings and an inviting atmosphere for newcomers and locals alike.
The notice lists weekly church activities including Women's Choir rehearsal on Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship at 11 a m Luther Chorus rehearsal at 2 p m Luther League meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in parsonage and Men's Chorus rehearsal Tuesday at 7 45 p m.
The First Parish Church Unitarian announces Sunday worship at 11 00 AM. Morning Sunday school meets at 9 45 AM and 11 00 AM, with Miss Marjorie Warren as church school superintendent and John Miner as minister. The first Sunday in October features a 10 30 AM service.
Rev. Robert Dempsey pastor. Miss Jessie Lewis organist. Sunday School 9 30. Morning Worship 10 45. Christian Endeavor 6 30. Evening Service 7 30. Thursdays Cottage Prayer Meeting 7 30.
Community organiser Donald announces Sunday worship at 9:30 am and 10:45 am in Carlisle. Attendees are invited to join the sessions and receive updates at the center.
Sunday morning services start with a 9 30 Sunday school and 11 o clock worship. Rev Eino Ham leads the congregation with devotional at 7 30 followed by coffee and supper on Saturday night. Tuesday October 1 Martha and others gather for events.
The church outlines a busy program for all ages with 10 45 a m services for kindergarten and ship service. programs include choir, Pastor sermons, Wednesday prayer at 4 30, Boy Scouts at 1 30, Intermediate and Senior Youth meetings, junior chapel evening, adult messages by Rev Kennison and Dr Roston. Maynast Rev Robert Ih Youth Ministers Carlton and Johnson listed with organist Mr 2.
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