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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

4

Marlboro Enterprise ad rates and publication note

The Marlboro Enterprise Press Inc announces publication details and ad policy with no financial responsibility for typos. Subscription rates list single copies and yearly price. distribution from Marlboro Massachusetts and Eastern representatives in Boston and New York.

Concord Enterprise Enterprise Press Inc Liberty St Marlboro Mass R. W. Currier Walden Street Concord Tel Emerson Massachusetts Julius Mathews Newbury Street Boston Madison Avenue New York

Fewer Women in Domestic Service. Gains in General Employment

Census data from 1940 to 1950 show a 30 percent drop in domestic workers while employed women rose to 15,752,820, up from around 11,000,000. Male employment grew less, and labor-saving devices helped fill gaps in both homes and on farms as women pursued broader work opportunities.

Census Bureau Washington

Cookout and Reunion At St Elizabeth Church

Annual church cookout and reunion planned for Saturday at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church Wescon with about 300 expected attendees. Supper at 5 30 p m followed by entertainment and dancing. George Allen of School Street serves as general chairman with Rev Daniel F Riordan as honorary chairman.

Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Wes Leo White George Allen School Street Daniel F. Riordan

Bedford Fair At Seventh Annual Church Event

The Seventh annual Bedford fair by the Congregational Church of Christ will be held Saturday September 10 at the grounds between the library and the church off Great Road. Public admission is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A catered turkey supper in the church vestry will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Various events are planned with many church members serving on the committee.

Bedford Church of Christ. Congregational Great Road

Forty Hours Devotion at St Michael's Bedford

The Devotion of Forty Hours will begin Friday at 7 o'clock in the morning at St Michael's Church. The blessed sacrament will remain exposed all day Friday and Saturday with the public welcome to visit at any time.

Bedford St. Michael's Church

Morning Services Resume at Trinitarian Congregational Church

The Concord church will resume morning services this Sunday at 11 o'clock led by Rev. Robert H. Barber. Church school and young people's meetings are postponed until September 18 with teachers and officers meeting September 14 at 8 o'clock.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Robert H. Barber

West Concord Church Sets Sunday School Start September 11

West Concord Union Church will open its church school on Sunday September 11 with registration for pupils from third to eighth grade at 10 am and for younger children at 11 am. Morning worship follows at 11 am with a dedication for officers and teachers. The arrival of volunteers has prepared spaces and fresh carpets and refinished floors. The fall staff includes General Superintendent Harry W. Hanson and Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Kelly, with numerous department superintendents and assistants listed.

West Concord Wll Harry W. Hanson Barbara Kelly Frederick Fiske Richard Danielson Nancy Fiske Sandra Carter Harry

Christian Science Church to Air Healings on TV Series

A nationwide TV series showing documented cases of prayer healing sickness was announced by the Christian Science church. Broadcasts begin Sunday September 1 in major centers with two guests per 15 minute program and a brief commentary. The Mother Church in Boston produced the programs titled How Christian Science Heals.

Christian Science Church The Pathescope Company of America Robert G. Walker Hollywood Lee Garmes Mother Church United States Boston

Parish Party at Bedford September 17 at St Michael’s Church

St Michael's church hosts a parish party at its grounds on Saturday September 17. General chairman is William J. Beecy of Concord road. Honorary chairmen include Fr. McDermott and Fr. Flynn. Committee members span Mrs. Connors to Arthur Genetti and others. Public invited for varied program and entertainment.

Bedford St. Michael’s William J. Beecy Concord Road McDermott Flynn James T. Connors Thomas Poleo Joseph L. Rogers M. Pallen McArdle Arthur P. Genetti Richard Gilman Joseph F

Circle To Sponsor Carlisle Auction

The Ladies Social Circle of Carlisle Congregational Church will sponsor a white elephant sale in the church basement Friday September 16 at 7 30 o clock. Many fine articles will be offered. Co chairmen are Mrs Eva Dutton Mrs Helen Wilkie and Mrs Esther Sori.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Eva Dutton Helen Wilkie Esther Sori

Fr Howard Named New Pastor at Holy Family Duxbury

Concord news notes Fr Timothy M Howard longtime St Charles Borromeo curate Waltham named pastor of Holy Family church Duxbury He is a 25 year priest veteran and brother of Mrs Winifred M Currier 255 Main Street He began his duties Monday after ordination April 11 1930 and served in Waltham since 1937 He studied at St Johns Brighton alongside several local pastors including Rev Lewis F Kearn Rev Daniel F Riordan Rev Edward Desmond and Rev Walter F Donahue

Club begins fall season with supper at Carlisle Church

The Carlisle Congregational Church Men's Club opens its fall season with Rev. Henry E. Helms of Morgan Memorial as guest speaker on September 12. A supper at 6:30 p.m. in charge of William Shumway precedes the talk, with President Stanley Wright presiding. Helms will discuss the Morgan Memorial and the contents of its Good will bags.

Carlisle Henry E. Helms Morgan Memorial Carlisle Congregational Church William Shumway Stanley Wright Helms Goodwill

Evangelical Ch plans activities resume Sunday

Concord activities will resume at Evangelical Free Church with regular Sunday services starting September 11. Junior church for children is during the 11 15 morning worship. On September 12 the Pioneer Girls guides and committee meet at Emma Benson's home. Mid week prayer is next Wednesday at 8 pm and this Friday night September 9 the youth fellows meet at Rev Hyland T Richmonds home to plan fall meetings.

Concord Evangelical Free Church Guides and Committee of Pioneer Girls Emma Benson Hyland T. Richmond

Struggle for Survival in Nehemiah’s City Walls

Rev. Robert H. Harper reflects on Nehemiah’s rapid rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and defense. The lesson highlights faith, communal effort, and reliance on God to secure the city and advance material interests.

Robert H. Harper Praster II Nehemiah Artaxerxes Jerusalem Babylon Holy Judah Sanballat Samaria

Church Rummage Sale Planned at Acton Center

The Congregational Service League of Acton Center Evangelical Congregational Church will sponsor a rummage sale at the church grounds on Saturday September 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Committee chair is Mrs Norman Collins with assistants Mrs Otto Passanen Mrs James Gates Mrs Raymond Hatch Mrs Clark McElevern Mrs W Warren Custance and Mrs John Pederson. Articles may be dropped with any committee member or at the church box. All are invited.

Acton Center Congregational Service League Evangelical Congregational Church Norman Collins Otto Passanen James Gates Raymond Hatch Clark McElevern W. Warren Custance John Pederson Mrs. Collins

Salvation Army Canvass Planned for Maynard Sudbury

The Salvation Army calls for donations of soap DDT disinfectants baby food infant wear blankets and bedding for disaster areas. Donations can be left at Mrs Gordon Sampson Blueberry Hills Lane Sudbury where she is chairing the fundraising drive.

Sudbury Salvation Army Gordon Sampson Blueberry Hills Lane Peakham Road

Committee Delays Sunday Classes at First Religious Society

Carlisle Church schedules Sunday school to resume on September 25 instead of September 11. New religious education committee members are Mrs Amy Lapham Mrs Ruth Robbins and Mrs Ruth Wilkins.

Carlisle — Church First Religious Society Unitarian Amy Lapham Ruth Robbins Ruth Wilkins

First Parish Unitarian resumes Sunday services in Concord

Concord church restarts Sunday worship at 11 o'clock on September Mth with Rev. Dr. Edward Perry Daniels delivering the sermon. Organist Philip W. Trumbull and guest soloist Ellen Tuomanen of Ac ton assist as the parish begins its 320th year of religious work in Concord.

Concord First Parish Unitarian Church Edward Perry Daniels Philip W. Trumbull Ellen Tuomanen Acton First Parish

First Friday Mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary West Acton

Rev William Smith of Maynard celebrated the First Friday mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton as pastor Rev Daniel Rior dan was on retreat at St Johns Seminary Brighton Next Sunday will be Communion Sunday for the Holy Name men at St Elizabeth s parish

William Smith Maynard St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church West Acton Daniel F. Riordan St. John’s Seminary Brighton Holy Name St. Elizabeth’s Parish

Parish and church notices from Sudbury and South Sudbury

Sudbury St Ann s Church lists Mass times 7 30 8 and 1 daily 7 30 a m baptisms by appointment Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury announces Sunday service Sept 11 at 11 00 a m with music by the Women s Choral Group and organist Leonora Fairbank Sermon What Makes a Christian Different Pilgrim Fellowship first fall meeting Sept 11 7 15 p m Layman s Service Fellowship meeting Sept 12 at 8 p m

Local Church Services and Activities List

The text lists morning prayers and sermons at three churches and confirms service times. It mentions Sunday school starting September 18 for the First Parish Unitarians with grade divisions and youth activities. Flowers memorialize William Ethan Davison offered by the family.

Ston First Parish Church Unitarian Organizes 1700

The notice lists historical details of the Ston First Parish Church Unitarian organized in 1700 with Paul E Killinger as minister and John Coleman as church school superintendent. It notes Sept 10:30 a m Morning Worship Service.

Paul E. Killinger John Coleman Marjorie Waren

Gleasondale Methodist Church Sunday Service Notice

Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla leads morning worship at 11 a.m. with church school at 10 a.m. James Laffin is the organist.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Robert L. Hemmerla James Laffin

Church Directory Notice in Acton Quakers Meeting

Society of Friends meeting for worship Sundays at 8 00 p m at the home of man 489 Main St Artes Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4360

Society OF Friends Quakers Home of Man Main St Artes Center Winifred Barrett Acton

Evangelical Action Center Sermon by Rev Grimshaw

The Action Center holds morning worship on Sunday September 11 at 10 45 a m with Holy Communion and a sermon titled A Kiss at the Table by Rev Eric W Grimshaw.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Mr. Grimshaw

Concord area church calendar lists summer break and upcoming rehearsals

South Acton Community Universalist and Concord Union Church publish a summer break for services and a schedule of upcoming events. The West Concord section notes coming dates. Activities include a church fair committee meeting on September 13, senior choir on September 14, and youth choir on September 17.

West Concord Concord Union

Concord Evangelical Church Service Schedule

On Sunday September 11 there are Bible classes for all ages from 10 to 12 noon with a nursery class for children to three years. Morning worship at 11:15 with a sermon on Continuance of Series from the Gospel of Mark. Evening gospel service at 7:30 with a sermon titled A Coming Day.

Evargel Free Church Hyland Richmond Pesto

Concord Church Services and Activities Schedule

Rev Edward P Daniels D D of Lexington Road leads morning worship at 11 on September 11 with a sermon. Rev Edwin S Nylen conducts services and Sunday school registrations for grades 3-8 at 10, and beginners to primary at 11 with a sermon on When We Pray. A cookout for junior and senior high at 4 30 p m.

Wes Concord Edwin Nyien Nina‘ Lind

Trinity Church Service Schedule at Elm Street

Reverend Wm. H. Clark presides with Mrs. Margaret Ridout at the organ. Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. No church school until fall.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout

St Bernard's Church Sunday Mass Schedule

Monument Square parish lists Pastor Rev John A York and curates Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connolly with Miss Esther Costello as organist. Sunday masses set for 7, 8 30, 10 and 11 30.

ST. Fernard’s Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Gun LAL: A Help of Christians Church Service Times

West Concord church list shows Rev. Lewis F. Kearn pastor and Rev. Thomas B. Morgan curate with Miss Belene Vonahue as organist. Sunday Masses are 7 a.m. 8 30 a.m. 10 15 a.m. and 11 30 a.m.

Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan

Union Summer Services at West Concord Church Note

Walden Street community gathers for morning services led by Pastor Robert H. Barber with organist Whitredge Clark. Senior choir provides music and a sermon titled Getting What You Don't Deserve focuses on spiritual lessons for churchgoers.

Thintitaniar Congregational Church Walden Street Robert H. Barber Whitredge Clark Union West Concord Union Church

Substantial Spirit at Concord Christian Science Service

The First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord invites all to Sunday services at 10 45 reading room hours 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays 7 30 p m Wednesday 9 00 p m Friday Prayer and nursery available Public reading of the Lesson-sermon from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures includes passages on Spirit as substance and eternal truths with Bible citations and the Golden Text John 6 27

First Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street God Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy God the Father

Carlisle Church Resumes Morning Worship With Guest Preacher

First Religious Society plans Sunday services at 10 45 with a guest preacher announced. Worship paused through the summer and will resume on September 11 at the usual hour.

Carlisle First Religious Society Unitarian

Maynard Congregational Shalom Synagogue Sunday School

Maynard Congregational Shalom Synagogue at 24 Acton Street announces Sunday School hours from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Congregational Redoff Shalom Acton Street Maynard

St George's Church notices summer services timetable

Maynard Albert E. Gabriel is rector. Edward Athorn directs the choir. Holy Communion held Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month. On other Sundays Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. on Summer Street opposite High School.

Summer Street High School Maynard Albert E. Gabriel Organiz Edward Athorn Hey Robert Minster Carl‘on, Jr Tuttle Mm. Jr Kenneth Dept God Petherue Me Choir

Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church notices Hastings Hastings Maynard Stowline

Church notices list services at Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Hastings and Maynard Stowline with Rev. Martin Kaija as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship 11:00 a m Finnish service 2:00 p m Bible instruction 8:00 p m and monthly communion first Sunday. Various church groups meet including Ladies Guild Luther League and work night with organists named.

MT. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard-Stowline Martin Kaija Maynard Mondy Ladies Guild Luther League Nancy Uljua Ann Parker

Parish Mass Times at West Acton St Elizabeths

Listed weekly schedule shows Sunday masses at 7:30 9 10 15 and 11:30 oclock with daily masses at orderly times. Reverend Daniel F Riordan serves as pastor and Betty Sagenich choir director Ruth Kennedy also named.

St, Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Betty Sagenich Mre Ruth Kennedy

What Do You Make of the Church Sermon at West Acton

West Acton Baptist invites worshipers to a Sunday service led by Rev. Ronald H. Noble with the sermon titled What Do You Make of the Church. Sunday school will reopen on September 18 at the West Acton church.

West Acton West Acton Baptist Church Ronald, H. Noble

Carlisle Church Services and Summer Schedule

Religious notices list Elizabeth's Catholic Mission with 9:39 Mass and 9:30 and 10:45 services, Unitarian Sunday School led by Mrs. Mark D. Eliot, Cad. Director R. W. McFarland, organist Donald Lapham, and no July August services. Congregational schedule includes Rev. Robert Dempsey, organist William Shumway, choir director Mrs. Frances Whitman, Sunday School starting Sept 10:45, morning service, 12:00 Sunday School, 6:00 Christian Endeavor, 7:00 Evening service, and Midweek Thursday 7:45 service.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Alexander Szent-Ivanyi Andrew Jensen James Greenawait Robert Dods Union Evangelical Church Stow Elizabeth's Catholic Mission York Lat Religious Society (Unitarian Mark D. Eliot R. W. McFarland Cad Donald Lapham Robert Dempsey Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Frances Whitman Christian Endeavor

Bedford Church of Christ announces schedule and staff

Rev. Marvin L. Pastos serves as minister at 27 Great Road Bedford. Mrs. Leda M. Blake is organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school starts 9 30 with worship at 8 and 10 45, sermon by the minister.

Church OF Christ Marvin L. Pastos Great Road Bedford Leda M. Blake

Unitarian and Catholic Services Listed in Local Notices

First Vanisa Unitarians announce Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 with sermon and music. St Michaels Church Catholic Church on Great Road Bedford lists masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 1 30 am with Benediction after the 8 30 mass. Governors of 19 states have two year terms and 28 hold four year terms.

FIRST Vanisa Unitarian Church David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb Organis ST. Michaels Church Catho Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

Parish Confession and Sunday Services Schedule

A garbled church notice outlines Sunday services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with references to a Rev Eino Thursday and a speaker visiting India. It mentions union sermons, school activities, and choir events, plus various dates and roles such as superintendent and nursery.

Eino India Wil

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Bedford Fair L. McCormick James Macdonald Miriam Eldridge Priscilla Harris Dorothy Fiske Fay Loring Marjorie Watt Joyce Nylen Nancy Loring Lee Rogers Wendall Carter William Estey Edmund Blake Charles Harmon Paul Aldred John Mulhall Edwin B. Nylen Guy Gahan John Berry Carl Sproul Robert Damon Walter Hanson Monica Murphy Rodney Bamford Richard Wilson Warren Hansen Egbert Montague Harold Smith Robert Carter Howard Soberg Arthur W. Hughes, Jr Hub U. S&s. Savings Circle FR. Howard Waltham Evangelical Ch. Plans Wilam J Sudbury - Wayland Parish ST. Elizabeth'’S Church Episcopal Sudbury Stanley F. Rodgers W. Burgess Warren Suobuhy Robert E. Jones, Jr Philip Co. Putnam Kenneth McMurtry L. Roy Hawes Lower Town Hall Methodist Youth Fellowship William Ethan Davison Ston Gleasondale South Acton Community Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt FIMST Edward P. Daniels D.D. Lexington Road ST. George's Church Sery Union Com Regal Phila Mayna
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