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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary text references Churchill and Roosevelt in the context of early state leadership, mentioning inaugurations and terms around 1791 and 1941. The readable portions hint at speeches and governance transitions without full details.
An editorial argues against compulsory year of service and for a democratic approach to national defense. It supports enhanced national guard, modern weapons, and continuous preparation without militaristic overreach, noting political divisions over the Atlantic Charter and future security policies.
A compendium of grateful letters from Maynard residents and servicemen overseas dated December 1944. Messaged from New Guinea and the South Pacific praise the Maynard Citizens Committee and town for Christmas gifts, money orders, and ongoing support. The letters emphasize hometown pride, shared holiday spirit, and the hope for eventual reunions.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to shoulder a gun or purchase war bonds to support national defense. The message highlights individual responsibility and collective effort, framing bond buying as a practical contribution to victory.
Sunday services are at 10 45 with a 10 45 Sunday School and a 7 45 Way sie. Goodies room available in the church building hours from 12 to 4 p m on weekdays and holidays. The January 14 lesson titled Sacrament reads from The Mother Church Boston with citations from Psalms 19:12 14 and a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
On Sunday January 14th Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon with Junior Church at 11:00 a.m. Violin and organ music precede the service. Monday at 10:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Altar Guild.
Rev Edward P Daniels will preach at the January 14 1945 service with a 9 45 a m church school and an 11 a m kindergarten. The Chorus Choir provides music and a vestry meeting follows for the Couples Club on January 16 at 8 30 pm. A joint Women’s Parish Association and Laymen’s League meeting with supper on January 16 at 6 45 pm features Dr Phillips Endecott Osgood of Emanuel Church Boston as speaker.
Pastor Arvo H. Niskanen announces a week of activities at Maynard Lutheran Church. Scouting Night sponsored by the Lutheran group starts January 13 at 7:30. Finnish worship on January 14 at 9:30 with Sunday School at 10:30 and English worship at 11:15. Luther League meets at 6:30. January 16 Ladies Aid meets in vestry at 7:30 with refreshments by Mrs. Mary Kangas. January 17 Boy Scout Troop No. 4 meeting in Maynard.
Rev. Halsey I Andrews presides 8 a m Holy Communion and Church School at 9:30 and 10:45 a m. Morning prayer at 10:45. Hilda's Guild officers elected: president Eunice Buckley, vice-president Edward Walls, secretary Fred Stokes, treasurer Alice Brown. Next meeting January 18 at 7 p.m.
The H odist Church in May Massachusetts announces 11 oclock morning worship with Rev Herbert Fulton delivering the sermon. The choir under Hazel Cook and Helen Smith will provide special music. Church School meets at 9 30 with Miss Edith MacAuslin directing teachers. Youth Fellowship discusses The Way of Jesus at noon in the chapel. Mrs Elsie Burgess urges calendars with climé holders for the January 23 meeting. The Crusade For Christ campaign continues with daily pledges. contributions may be given to Mrs Bertha Whitney or at next Sunday’s service.
Rev Norman MacLean will lead services at the Union Congregational Church on Sunday January 14 with a church school at 9 30 and 10 45 for all ages. Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon by the pastor and choir music directed by Harold Merriam with Marion Jones as organist. Christian Endeavor will meet.
The Finnis Congregational Church in Maynard requests tickets for the ad per early. Rev George A. Kaponen presides past Thursday January 11 with a mid week social hour. Mrs Lempi Be sponsors the coffee table. Sunday school on January 14 at 10 a.m. ship service at 3 p.m. Endeavor meeting January 17 at 7 p.m.
The South Congregational Church Universalist outlines January union services to be held each Sunday at 10. Rev Roberts presides on January 14 with Keith Munson as preacher. Harold Merriam leads music with Miss Mary Lothrop as organist. Sunday School begins at 9 30.
Rev John H Morgan leads morning worship at Stow Union Evangelical Church on October 4 with a junior meeting at 3 30 p m and a senior Christian Endeavor service at 6 45 p m All are urged to attend for worship and fellowship.
In Sudbury Massachusetts Rev. Herbert Fultot announces 9:30 a m Sunday services in the vestry for several weeks due to severe weather. The Church School meets at 10:30 a m. Youth Fellowship gathers Wednesday evening after a discussion on The Way of Jesus followed by social time.
An article urging that true renewal comes from spiritual understanding and alignment with God. It cites Jesus teaching on being born of the Spirit and warns that relying on fleshly thinking leads to discord while Spirit brings harmony and wisdom. It emphasizes ongoing personal transformation through divine insight.
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