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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1944
Page
6
A series explains Mustering Out Pay and new Veterans' Dependents Allowances Acts. It details Class A and B dependents, eligibility, monthly allotments, and the need for prompt application on induction. Includes guidance on who can apply, how to prove dependency, and relying on Congress for help.
Walter Kiernan argues New York City blames parents for delinquent youths and warns against more youth gathering spaces. He says homes supply meals and allowances, while parents worry about car tires more than child conduct. He insists the solution is parental responsibility, not government action.
A wartime call to action urges citizens to collect metal and scrap for the war effort and direct the gathered materials toward defeating Germany's regime. The campaign emphasizes communal duty and rapid mobilization at home.
The 55th annual Middlesex County Christian Endeavor Union convention meets April 19 at First Baptist Church Arlington with 9 30 a m registration. Rev Frederick E B Gardner of Tiverton RI speaks in the morning and Rev Aaron N Meckel of Braintree speaks at the final session. Junior Endeavorers meet April 15 and the high school event is in the afternoon April 19.
Boston plan approved by the Emergency Public Works Commission aims to add more than 1,000 beds for state mental health facilities. After talks with Dr. Clifton T. Perking, the commission authorized plans and specifications, with the exact bed count to be announced later. Legislature’s appropriation or bond issue is expected to fund the expansion amid staffing concerns.
Finnish Congregational Church in Maynard reports a Lenten service on Thursday with Rev. George A Eyponen and a 3 PM Sunday worship under Lauri Koski with Rev Ralph Timberlake as guest speaker. An anniversary note recalls Pastor Sundelin and eight charter members receiving certificates and pink carnations.
Rev Halsey Anne to preach Thursday evening at St George's Church with Nican assisted by Claud Strong. Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion Blessing of Palms at 8 am Rev H S Andrews. 9:30 and 10:45 Church School. 10:45 Morning Prayer preached by Henry B Getz. Fortify yourself with contentment for this impregnable fortress. legislators discuss appropriations for a new institution or wing, needing priorities and more than a year to complete.
Massachusetts youths aged 14 to 22 with two years of vegetable gardening experience may enter the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association wartime food production and marketing contest. Winners receive a 500 dollar national championship, regional and sectional awards, plus two twenty five dollar war bonds among other prizes.
Navy reports progress in substituting synthetic rubber for 75 percent of its needs in cooperation with the War Production Board. More than 2 000 tons of usable rubber have been reclaimed from 13 war theaters. Small tires are 100 percent synthetic except seaming. intermediate sizes about 70 percent synthetic. large tires still crude due to high tenacity rayon cord shortages. Bulletproof tanks, gas masks and protective gear now rely on synthetic rubber. wire, cable, hoses, packing and gaskets about 90 to 95 percent synthetic. Flotation gear and submarine batteries expected to be fully converted by April 1. Navy Rubber Director Arthur M. Hill announced the progress. An American Army sergeant in Italy had five packs of cigarettes dropped at his feet after wishing for one. a barracks bag was the only casualty.
Report notes that under Burmese law a wife may become head of the household if the husband drinks too freely, reflecting gendered shifts in family authority.
Concord churches list Palm Sunday marking Sunday Masses at 7 8:30 and 10:30 with daily Lent masses at 6:30 and 7:00 p m. Weekly Lent events include Novena to Our Lady 5:00 p m Benediction and Lenten sermon. Friday Stations of the Cross 3:39 for children 7:45 for adults. Masses also at 7 a m Mondays for all boys and girls in the armed forces.
Rev Walter A Qlinnan and Rev Mark Sullivan announce Lent services at St Bernard’s Church. Stations of the Cross for children Friday at 3 30 p m and Benediction 7 45 p m. daily Masses at 7 00 and 7 30. Sunday Masses at 7 00 8 15 and 10 00. Sunday evening service at 7 00.
Rev. Kenneth R. Teed presides at 9:45 a.m. church school sessions for primary junior senior and beginners at 10:45 a.m. Morning worship follows. Intermediate society meets at 3:30 p.m. and Senior Society at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. John Wallace presides at the Trinitarian Congregational Church with Palm Sunday services. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Moral Worship at 10:45 a.m. Mr Wallace to preach. Pilgrim Fellowship at 7:00 p.m.
Rev Harry Odland announces Palm Sunday service at 7 30 p m with a Tearful Th sermon. Sunday School at 10 46 a m studies Paul s life and letters. A Mayer meeting at Thoresen home opens events for the Strawberry Hill area. Local guest Rev Edward Folden of Boston to speak at Y P B gatherings.
Thursday April 13 at 8 p.m. meeting to be held at Mr. and Mrs. Anders Christoffersons on School Street South Acton.
Sunday April 2 includes a 9 45 morning service with sermon The Solitary Way and music by the Chorus Choir The Emerson Society meets at 6 30 in the Vestry The Kings Daughters annual meeting is April 4 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Edward P Daniels Grenfell Miss Josa work to be completed Palm Sunday April 2 a musical service with festival of lights Maundy Thursday April 6 Holy Communion New members reception Good Friday service at 7 30 with Rev Prof Richi M Cameron Easter sunrise preaching on Kursnac Hill at 6 am led by Harry P Odland parishioners invited
Reverend H N Pattons will preach at Pilgrim Chapel on Thoreau Street Sunday April 2 1944 at 7 30 p m Readers are invited to attend the evening sermon at the church.
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