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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
5
A group of guests arrive at the Curtin estate for what promises an elaborate ball only to find the house emptied and a prank April Fool reveal. Mrs Curtin appears to announce a redecorated home and a barn dance in place of the anticipated formal affair, with Maxine Curtin achieving her aim.
Corks slipped over pointed knitting needles and crochet hooks reduce the risk of hand injuries when reaching into a knitting bag.
In St. Anne's cemetery Pittsburgh a granite shrine honors Philip Murray pioneer labor leader. Murray born in Scotland 1902 rose to vice president United Mine Workers 1926 42 and CIO president 1940 53 founding United Steel Workers 1936 and leading that union 42 53. Memorial by White Granite Company Barre Vermont and James F Martin Pittsburgh funded by CIO National Executive Board stands nearly 13 feet tall.
Concord area families welcomed new arrivals at Emerson Hospital this week. Among the births were a daughter for Edward S Boyd and wife of 561 Main Street Jividson on September 5, a daughter for Antonio Cutaia and wife of 31 Powder Mill Road Maynard on September 8, a son for James J Cannella and wife of Maynard on September 9, a daughter for Tanno Kangas of Boxborough on September 9, and a daughter for Louis G Arey of School Street Billerica on September 12.
The Antiquarian Museum tea was officially cancelled after the weekend storm but reporters say fair weather drew many visitors. Hosts thanked Concord and Conantum Garden clubs and town friends for their efforts despite Hurricane Edna.
West Concord Union Church hosts junior high youth meetings Sundays at 6 30 p m and high school youth at 7 p m A finance committee gathers Monday at 7 30 p m and the religious education committee meets Tuesday at 8 p m The senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 45 p m
Registration for first through high school at 10 30. Beginners and kindergarten signups at 11 a.m. All children urged to attend for church school at the West Concord church on September 19.
Only Oregon and Ohio lack official mottos though Ohio once used Imperium in Iperia meaning A Government within a government. Rhode Island uses Hope and Texas derives its name and motto from the Indian word Tejas meaning friends.
Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist, devised an early thermometer around 1592. The device used a large air filled bulb and a water filled tube where heated air expanded lowering the water level to gauge heat.
West Acton Baptists launch a campaign to raise 35000 dollars for extra Sunday school rooms. The Sunday school has grown yearly since 1948 with 138 average attendance and 198 registrations last year. Junior and junior high meet in the sanctuary. Albert Jenks chairs the canvass. Dr. Donald Feltus is special gifts chair. Arthur Lee heads teams. A Loyalty Dinner is set for Sept 16 at Acton Primary School cafeteria catered by Acton Centre Congregational church service league.
Twenty members of Memorial Congregational Church Woman's Association met in Sudbury for the September session at the Congregational Conference Site. Mrs Eric Martin formerly of New Zealand spoke after luncheon, reviewing books and urging caution on comic books as harmful to youth. she chairs State Education Association Work.
Fellowship in the Senior class at the Trinitarian Congregational Church will meet Sunday evening September 19 at 7 30. Beth Goobins will lead worship and David LeBalister, president, will guide the discussion on The Christian and His Car.
Acton births noted at Emerson Hospital include a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Fairbanks of 178 Main Street South Acton on September 7 and sons to Mr and Mrs Howard Jones 17 Central Street South Acton on September 10 to Mr and Mrs Frank Weatherby 272 Great Road Acton on September 12 and to Mr and Mrs Bengt Tornell High Street South Acton on September 13.
The article notes there are 75 species of violets native to North America found within the country. It discusses variety and distribution, highlighting diverse forms among regional flora. The piece emphasizes the plant's ecological presence and notes ongoing classification efforts.
A devotional passage emphasizes James 4 8 urging faithful to invite God into their being by cleansing unrighteous thoughts and desires. It portrays prayer as the path to receive divine love guidance and help.
Brief meditation on Jesus teaching to love enemies and pray for persecutors. It contrasts old and new laws, urges growth toward perfect love modeled on God, and cites First John for motivation and the Spirit’s role in faith. The text links love with fearless fellowship and testimony of Christ as Savior.
Carlisle 1st Religious Society Unitarian announces Sunday services at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. with Rev Brandoc Lovely as pastor superintendent and Mrs Mark Ly as choir director. Congregational supply ministers occupy pulpit with morning service at 10:45 and evening service at 7 with guest preacher.
Sudbury residents joined delegates at the World Council of Churches gathering held Sunday at the Congregational Conference Site in Framingham. Attendees included Mrs Maxwell P Eaton Miss Elizabeth M Walker Mrs James L Bartlett Mrs Emma Taylor Rev Ernest Bodenweber and Gerry and Walter Baldwin. The fraternal program followed Evanston Assembly themes with a document drafted for presentation to the United Nations.
The Homemaker's Group of Memorial Congregational church hosted a husband and wife potluck supper on Tuesday night at the church. Donald Atkins spoke about the church expansion program after the meal, followed by a Homemakers business meeting and officer list.
The Cancer Prevention and Detection Center at 399 Commonwealth Avenue, affiliated with the Boston Evening Clinic, opens three month appointment windows from September 30 to December 30, 1954. Special diagnostic exams including laboratory tests X ray and pathological pap smears are offered on Thursday evenings after 6 p.m by appointment via telephone number CO 17 7171.
The leatherneck or marine turtle is cited as the largest reptile of modern times. Reports note specimens reaching about 1,500 pounds and eight feet in length.
The Concord Trinity Church announces a schedule with 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and church school led by Rev. William H. Clark and organist Mrs. Margaret Ridout in Elm Street church.
Saint Bernard’s Church in Monument Square lists Sunday masses at 7, 8 30, 10 and 1130. Sunday School resumes classes on September 19 under Rev John A York pastor and curates Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connelly with Miss Esther Costello as organist.
Rev. Lewis F. Kearn serves as pastor at Lady Help of Christians Church in West Concord. Organist Miss Helene Vonahue leads music for Sunday Masses at 7, 8:30, 10:15 and 11:30 o clock.
Rev. Marvin L. Derby pastors the Bedford church with Leila M. Blake as organist. Sunday school begins at 9 30 and worship follows at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister.
Reverend David C. Pohl leads morning service at 11 with sermon and special music. Sunday school meets at 9 45. Mrs Adelaide Newcomb is organist.
St Michael's Church lists Rev William E Kerrigan pastor at 154 Great Road Bedford with Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery as organists. Masses are at 7:30, 8:30, 10:30 and 11:30 am with Benediction after the 8:30 am Mass.
Walden Street Rev. Robert H. Barber pastor Whittredge Clark organist. September 19 schedule includes 9 a.m. Junior Choir, 9:30 a.m. Church School Grades 3-8 with Mrs. Ralph Hemenway superintendent, 11 a.m. Church School Nursery through Grade 3, and 11 a.m. Morning worship with sermon titled The Sermon Without Words.
Rev. Edward P. Daniels and Philip W. Trumbull listed for a Sunday service at 11 a.m. on Lexington Road. The sermon titled With Great Credit These We Return. Church Sunday School to open October 3.
Rev Hyland Richmond leads Bible school at 10 15 a m for all ages with morning worship at 11 15 a m sermon by the minister. Evening gospel service at 7 30 p m. Pioneer Girls meet Monday September 13 at 6 30 p m.
Dr B Pardy pastor Miss Marion L Jones organist 9 30 Sunday School prim ary and beginners 10 45 Sunday School kindergarten 10 45 morning worship special music by the choir sermon by the pastor. Congregation votes to invite a young man to direct religious education and plans a program for junior and senior youth ages to follow. Parents show enthusiasm for progress and church outreach.
The Society of Friends announces Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8:00 p m at 489 Main St Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360 for details.
Rev Edwin B Nyren will lead morning worship at 11 am with minister Mrs Nina Lind providing organ music. The service will feature a sermon by the minister and a period of prayer and reflection.
Center Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads Sunday activities on September 19 at 9 30 Church School with Warren W Custance supervising all departments except Nursery at 10 45 Nursery during Churchtime. Morning Worship Sermon titled The Mission of the Church delivered by Mr Grimshaw.
Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor at St Elizabeth of Hungary announces Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 oclock with daily mass at 7 oclock Organist Betty Saganich and choir director Ruth Kennedy noted.
Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Testimonial meetings Wednesdays at 8 reading room Milldam 24 Main street. Hours 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holiday excepted Wednesdays to 7 30 pm Fridays to 9 pm. Nursery provided for children too young for Sunday school. All invited to attend and use Reading Room.
The First Parish Church Unitarian lists Mr. Paul E Killinger as minister Mrs George Smith as organist John Minér as church school superintendent with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m.
Rev Ronald Noble pastor and Mrs Allan Cameron organize a centennial service for West Acton Baptist. The morning program includes Sunday church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with a history prepared by Miss Evelyn Knowlton presented by the pastor.
For the summer months, Union Evangelical Church in Stow invites worship with Rev. Robert Dempsey as pastor. Morning service on Sundays at 10 45 o clock to be held at the church.
Gleasondale Methodist Church announces morning worship at 11 a.m. led by Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla with church school at 10 a.m. The Senior YPG will meet at First Parish Unitarian vestry in Concord Sunday at 6 30 p.m. with supper. delegates Gretchen Engelhardt George Watkins report on Star Island summer conference and Douglas Sinclair David Goodspeed report on summer activities.
West Aston parish observed Holy Communion at 9 o clock Sunday mass for men. Next Sunday morning women will receive at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Sunday school classes for boys and girls aged six to sixteen open.
Sudbury Wayland Parish holds Sunday mass at 7 30 and 9 with daily mass at 7 30 am Baptisms by anointment Rev Hubert K Jones Youth Minister Rev W Hazarah Williams Music Minister Philip C Putnam Organist Mrs Kenneth Murtry Morning Worship 9 30 sermon Wisdom Sunday school 10 45 New pupils welcome Methodist Youth Fellowship meets 7 pm at Miss Beverly Worm wood home Canvass totals 300 pledged toward 6000 goal Men of church to finish canvass Sunday at 1 pm Pledges welcome by mail to Mrs Lewis Greenwood South Sudbury RFD or at church Sunday morning.
Reverend Alexander Ssent Ivanyi presides at a 9 a m service with organist Mrs James Greenawalt announced for the First Parish Unitarian Church.
The Rev. Frederick M. Brooks serves as Minister in Charge for Sunday September 19 at 9 30 a m with morning prayer and a sermon.
Memorial service for Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr. at 11 a.m. at Memorial Church with music by the Senior Choir. Sermon to be delivered by Rev. Doris Belcher of Cummington Congregational Church. Bodenweber will preach in Cummington.
South Acton SC lists regular worship services at 10 30 a m with Rev Hugh Weston as pastor Rev David Thompson leads Sunday mornings at 9 45 a m plus 11 00 a m Sunday School and 6 00 p m Youth Fellowship and 8 00 p m Adult Discussion. The all time Texas crude oil production valued at 27893751000 dollars as of January 1 1954.
Readable fragments show Rev F and Rev C organizing Sunday school at 10 and 11 am services. Guild and choir meetings, organists noted, plus mothers groups planning ship service and a nursery session.
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