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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
19
The article outlines the launch of Benefit Series 1 led by Laay Tits, backed by a $1.7 million construction fund. Organizers emphasize community support and the program’s goal to fund local initiatives through donations and partnerships.
Rev Monsignor Y. to launch first Rose Hawthorne memorial lecture in Concord. Attending pastors include Rev Edmund, Rev John A York, and Msgr Lally in Boston. Series airs under Archbishop Cushing and benefits the new Concord Catholic school with annual talks by Boston, Maine figures and CCD head Rev Albert Way.
The report notes F Riordan begins duties on Tuesday as new pastor in Hungary West Acton. It also mentions John A York being assigned pastor at Concord parish and highlights movements involving Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, Our Lady Help Newton and Maynard parishes, with references to Rev Francis Abington and the late priest.
A brief notice shows the Claremont City Council conducted or planned a removal hearing. It mentions the council’s location in Claremont California and that the matter involved removal procedures.
A noting event by former ministers invites friends to attend a history talk at building 120. Refreshments will follow as attendees discuss local heritage.
The Bedford The First Parish church announces the appointment of Rev Napoleon W Lovely as minister for the coming year. A Harvard Divinity School graduate, he has served at Franklin New Hampshire Andover Proctor Academy and San Antonio Texas and was an Army chaplain 1942 to 1945. He has held roles with the New Hampshire Unitarian Association Red Cross Cub Scouts and other groups and has begun his Bedford pastorate with services at 11 a.m. and church school at 9:45 a.m.
The Union Evangelical Stow Sunday school broke its attendance record last Sunday with 112 present, aiming for 150 by November 9 as part of the six week International Sunday School Attendance Contest by Christian Life magazine. A 7:30 p m Sunday program features missionary candidates John and Dorothy Gration sailing for Africa next month. midweek Bible study is at Basil Stow's home. a Girls Crusaders club for grades seven through twelve meets weekly at the parsonage.
Rev. Michael J. Burke moves from St. Bernard's Concord to Our Lady of Mercy Belmont to fill the vacancy after the death of Rev. Thomas J. Ford. Fr. John A. York of St. Elizabeth's West Acton becomes Concord's parish priest. Burke, born 1888 in Newton, served at St. Peter's Cambridge and St. Joseph's East Pepperell before leading Concord Council Knights of Columbus chaplain.
Sudbury Center church will begin a 5 p.m. Sunday service at First Parish Church starting October 19 with Dr. Alexander Szent Ivar preaching. A coffee hour will follow, continuing a custom from the past year. Sudbury residents are invited to attend and enjoy the service and social time.
A fragmented notice shows a weekly timetable with a Sunday entry at 19 45 and references to Main Street timings. It mentions days and a possible Wednesday item, but text is garbled and specifics are unclear.
An invitation extends to attend services at Mill Dam Main street with sessions 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays except Wednesday. A testimonial meeting is held every Wednesday at 8 p.m. The church reads Bible passages including 2 Corinthians 5 17 and selections from Science and Health.
Mrs. Webster Cutting chaired a holiday event featuring a square dance, horse and dog attractions, and a craft and vegetable wagon. Louise Winston led a children’s square dance while adults enjoyed country style rides and a midday luncheon drawing enthusiastic crowds.
The Indian luncheon hosted by Memorial Congregation's Women's Association featured Mrs. Eddy Aservathiam and Mrs. Aservatham of Boston University School of Theology. Slides illustrated Indian life and customs while discussing how Indian families value gathering in the evening.
A historical excerpt reflects on King Solomon’s anointing and pomp, noting the people’s cheers and the temple prayer praising God. It urges using power wisely with God’s help for His glory, and cites Proverbs 3:5 as guidance.
Concord church lists Sunday masses at 7 8 15 10 and 11 30 with Benediction at 4 30 p m Sunday School after the 8 15 mass Novena held every Tuesday night at 7 30. Reverend John A York Pastor Reverend Edmund M Higgins Curate Miss Esther Costello Organist.
Sunday 11 a m and 7 a m mass times. Baptisms by appointment. October 19 service 5 p m with Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi and ministers. Sunday School 10 30 a m to 12, nursery at parsonage, church service 11 a m led by Mrs Algy Alexander. Organist Miss Florence Fisher. Young People meet 7 p m and Adult Study Group at parsonage.
Our Lady Help of Christians blocks Sunday school after 8 30 mass and Novena each Tuesday at 7 46 with benediction. First Parish in Concord presents Rev Edward P Daniels D D Sunday October 19. Church school times listed with 11 a m service and subject Beyond the Wasteland. Chorus choir Philip W Trumbull organist. Young Peoples Society to meet for supper at 6 15 p m in the vestry.
The church announces Holy Communion at 9 30 and 4 pm with sermon at an evening service. Organist Mrs Ridout leads music. A 6 pm group gathering and Wednesday October 22 work day with box lunch follow. October 23 Holy Communion and Rector's Bible class at 8 pm teachers meeting listed.
A Sunday program lists Bible class at 10 45 a m and school sessions. Morning worship follows at 1 16% a m with a Gospel service at 7 30 p m Music and a mid week Power service are planned for the week.
The Rev eo J Fairbanks and Rev See Jones lead morning worship at St Elizabeths on Sunday October 19 at 9 30 and 10 45 services with organists Elizabeth Warren and Mrs Kenneth MacMurtry Nursery 9 30 Sunday School 10 45. Youth Fellowship 7 00 at Maynard Methodist Church. Baptisms, couples club October 28 at Harold and Mrs Rice, church fair and supper November 6 at Town Hall. Exhoty Si Bucke speaks November 9 at 7 30.
The Thimtarian Congregational Church on Walden Street lists Rev. Robert H Barber as pastor and Whittredge Clark as organist. Sunday October 1 features church school registration at 9 30 am and morning worship with sermon These Nations Under God. A youth Christian Education Institute meets October 20 at 7 30 pm at Union Church West Concord and the church committee travels to the Congregational Conference Center Framingham Center for a 6 45 pm supper meeting.
Fragmentary notice from South Acton Congregational Church describes a Sunday service and a Sunday school. Mentions medam varnish and de pense of hem etick ways, with unclear full context due to damaged OCR.
Rev Edwin B Nylsen ministers the West Concord Union Church with Nina Lind as organist. Sunday school for ages three through high school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon on Worlds Order and Tongues of Confision. Junior Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 p m and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p m. Monday October 20 7 30 p m Religious Education Institute. Tuesday October 21 8 p m Religious education committee meeting.
Acton center Rev. Eric W. Grimshew pastor leads Sunday October 19 9 30 church school 10545 Church street nursery school morning worship Revisted Tongues by Rev Grimshew 5 m Junior Fellowship 7 pm Senior Pilgrim Fellowship egg laying at come at Deo cess for ahep approximately 30 cm fee after ahen lays an EE yolk for ahd starts down the egg tube.
Maynard Saint Bridget’s Church conducted daily masses at 7 am with confessions from 5 to 7 pm and Sunday masses at 7 8 10:30. Lake Boone Chapel offered 9:15 and 10:30. Novena services Wednesday at 7:30 in honor of the Miraculous Medal. Saint Casimin’s Church led by Rev F S Miaskiewicz with Sunday masses at 8 and 10 and weekday masses at 8 am Confessions Saturday at 3 and 7.
Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship 11 00 with lessons from the New Testament and hymns by Haydn and Bach. Organ preludes begin fifteen minutes early. Youth Fellowship at 7 00. Plans for October 24 hay ride. vestry painting volunteers needed. Boy Scouts Friday 7 30 Girl Scouts Saturday 10 00. Couples Club Barn Party this Saturday 8 00 at the church. Choir practice Wednesday 7 30. Recognition Turkey Supper Thursday October 23 7 00 with Mt Frank Lane as entertainer. reservations due.
The Bedford Unitarian church lists morning services at 10:45 with Minister Mr Lovely and organist Mrs Adelaide Newcomb. Sunday games noted, benediction follows later in the day after the 9:15 service.
Rev Daniel F Riordan, pastor, announces Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 o'clock at West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary church. Migrant parish notices list service times and church location for the parish community.
The West Acton Baptist Church invites the town to the installation service of new pastor Rev Ronald H Noble on Wednesday October 15 at 7 30 pm. speakers include Rev Newton Woodbury from the Massachusetts Baptist Convention and Dr John Brush from Andover Newton Theological School. A reception for Rev and Mrs Noble will follow in the vestry.
In Beattyville Kentucky Joe C Little received a nickel from Seldon Spicer to settle a debt dating back 48 years. Little had delivered a sack of meal to Spicer in 1904 and the amount remained unpaid until their recent meeting when the cash settlement was made.
Sunday school meets at 9 am every Sunday at the Parish hall with English lessons and no age limit. Divine Liturgy begins at 10 30 am Sunday October 19 followed by a parish hall dinner. Everyone is welcome.
Elmer Yitten serves as pastor at Mt Calvary Ev Lutheran Church with Finnish worship at 9 30 a m and English worship at 11 a m on Sunday. Sunday school begins at 11 a m and confirmation classes meet Friday at 3 30 o'clock.
Rev. Eino Hamalainen, pastor, leads a four week devotional series starting Thursday October 16 at 7 30 p m. Coffee furnished by Mr and Mrs David B Williams of Concord. Sunday October 19 Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 11 a m. Tuesday October 21 Martha Society meets 7 30 p m.
The Union Cone Church at Peaster lists Miss Marion L Jones as organist for Sunday school at 9 30 and 10 45 morning worship with senior choir singing What Shall We Do. A Junior tale by the pastor, Sunday school for kindergarten, Wednesday choir practice at 7, and a Janicy Christian Endeavor day. A moving picture More For Peace to be shown Friday October 17 at 7 30 in the sanctuary. New hymnals requested for the sanctuary with price details.
The St John’s Lutheran Church announces confirmations on Thursday October 18 and 30 at 7 30 pm with refreshments to follow. A note urges all members to attend including a children’s chorus and peace teachers meeting on Tuesday October 21 at 7 30 pm. A Ladies Aid meeting is planned for Wednesday October 22 at 7 30 pm and a men’s chorus rehearsal is scheduled the same evening.
Stow Morning worship scheduled at 11 a.m. Youth Group meets at 7 p.m. Sunday schedule includes worship and youth activities.
Rev. Robert Dempsey serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 1048 a.m. Evening service at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Activities include Christian Endeavor and Girls' club. Midweek Bible study and News club meet Thursday and Wednesday respectively.
The Gleasondale GL church posts a notice that there will be no worship services on August 24. No reason given and no further events listed.
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