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A historic vote results in the first woman joining the U.S. Congress. Celebrations mark a milestone as a new era begins in national politics with broad public support and media attention.
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1945
Page
4
A historic vote results in the first woman joining the U.S. Congress. Celebrations mark a milestone as a new era begins in national politics with broad public support and media attention.
Readers discuss wartime matters and missing loved ones. The letter mentions “That man's” park scene, World War II notes, and updates on John, Joe, Rog, and Ancy Doyle. It references Fort Benning, Sill, and a dedication of a town Honor Roll with appreciation for servicemen and post cards.
A reader letter exchange proposes a dedicated GI Edition to honor service members, highlight front-line news, and profile returning soldiers like Lt Norvin Laubenstein. Suggestions include a public names list, postwar pricing reflections, advertiser involvement, and theatre nostalgia from Ye Mill Town.
The letter outlines initial pension payments to soldiers’ payees, eligibility for disability pensions, and dates for Family Allowance. explains who can receive soldier’s insurance, and cites official contacts. It also expresses support for local political figures and references overseas experiences and home-front observations.
Concord First Church of Christ holds Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at the same time. A Wednesday testimonial meeting at 745 p m takes place in the church edifice. Weekday hours are 12 to 4 p m except holidays. The Mother Church in Boston and all branches study Spirit for February 11 with the Golden Text God is a Spirit and they that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health quotes on Spirit blesses man and healing, comfort, and reform follow.
The Trinity Church at Elm Street Concord lists a February 11 schedule with 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon 11:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion 12:15 p.m. Box lunch 1:00 p.m. China Today and Tomorrow by Caroline A Couch 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Friday February 16 4:30 p.m. The Litany with service intercessions 7:45 p.m. Bible Class in Parish House led by Dr R M Cameron
Stow Rev John H Morgan announces a new Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45 a m Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 3 30 p m and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m.
Fragmentary notes reflect quotes on honesty and character from Mary Baker Eddy and Sherman. Included are a call to buy war bonds and stamps and a hopeful remark about being together again before 1945 ends attributed to Dick Elson.
The Union Congregational Church announces Sunday services at 10 45 led by Pastor Rev C MacLean with choir direction by Harold Merriam and organist Miss Marion L Jones. Church school sessions at 6 30 and 10 45. Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 6 with Vice President William Bain Jr presiding. Philatheéa Class meets Tue Feb 13 at Mrs Louisa Townsend’s Lincoln Street. Men’s Fraternal League meets Tue Feb 18 in the chapel at 8.30. First Lent mid week service Wed at 7 30 with Rev H Hickcox guest. Sunday school teachers meet tonight at parsonage 7 30.
Holy Communion schedule at 9 30 and 10 45 a m on Sunday February 11 with church school and morning prayer. J Norman Hall to preach. Mid week Lenten services begin with Ash Wednesday at 7 00 p m with Max Pearse of Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Mass as preacher.
Rev George A Ken pastor leads midweek service with special music. Sunday school at 120 am and fellowship after. Coffee table sponsored by Tech Sgt Tauno Karhumaa and Mrs Thelma Farrar. Christian Endeavor meets February 14 at 7:30 pm with Agda Reini presiding. Delegates named for mid winter rally in Gardner on February 18.
The Methodist Church invites worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon titled Is Life Worth Living Today by the pastor and special choir music. Church School meets at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel with classes for all ages and a Youth Fellowship in the chapel.
The Methodist church invites all church groups and friends to evening services at 7:00 p m and notes the ongoing Crusade for Christ drive. Funds received exceed one dollar of the $734 church quota toward the denomination goal of 25 million dollars. An urgent Official Board meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p m with stewards and organization heads expected to attend.
February schedule shows a woman's choir rehearsal February 8 at 7 p m and a February 10 program for February birthdays at 7 30 p m The Finnish worship February 11 at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m English worship at 11 15 a m Luther League at 1 00 p m and a program committee in charge February 13 Lutheran Brotherhood meeting at Uno Hietanen home Concord at 7 30 p m February 14 Scout family meeting at 7 30 p m
The Sudbury Massachusetts Methodist church plans a Crusade for pledges to complete fundraising at the close of worship. Rev Herbert F Fulton leads The Church Worship and The Church School. Mrs Dav will receive gifts as soon as possible to meet the goal of 403 dollars.
Feb union services are held Sundays at 10 45 a m with Rev Berts leading devotions on February 11 and Mr Munson preaching. Ministers Harry Merriam and K Mu oversee music and conduct.
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