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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
5
A historical newspaper page shows editor contact details for Mudolph W Currier Concord Mass. with publication dates and post office information. Advertising rates list 75¢ per inch for first insertion and 2c per inch for second insertion with subscription and single copy notes.
A scrambled OCR entry mentions 1764 Connecticut Courant first issue, 1745 Indian attacks on New York, Winston Churchill birth, and Baron Steuben under colonial army around 1777, indicating a fragmented historical timeline without clear context.
A Tokyo rally by Imperial Rule Assistance Association leader Koiso underscored the regime’s fear of popular opinion. He urged a firm course to assure victory, reflecting a belief that criticism from Japanese commoners could threaten the ruling era.
The article notes Stalin’s demand for complete disarmament of Germany and Japan and praises the move as correcting the war effort. It contrasts this stance with past mudslinging in the campaign and suggests those who judged wisely now prosper.
The report notes high command messages expected soon to inform MacArthur and Nimitz of Allied strategy. It cites soldiers in Holland uncovering a tale about a Dutch boy and a flood, plus a wartime paper shortage tied to propaganda leaflets sent to Germany. Stilwell’s farewell with Chiang Kai-shek is referenced as emotionally charged.
The writer argues that the falsehood of campaigns fades while substance shapes the future. He notes promises from Dewey and Roosevelt on jobs, free enterprise, and war leadership, with unity likely to fail as leaders and factions diverge. The piece warns of policy shifts should Byrnes or Hull change roles and emphasizes truth over heated rhetoric.
An analysis outlines the trade offs of bearing arms versus other security costs. It weighs personal protection against financial, social, and policy implications, noting varied perspectives among communities and lawmakers.
Thomas J Buckley thanks Perprise Weeklies and Massachusetts for publicity of his successful candidacy for re election as State Auditor in the November 7 1944 election. He says editor comments on his conduct and character were fair unbiased and of value. He closes with cordial regards.
A large turnout of parishioners and townspeople gathered at Evangelical Free Church in Concord on a Sunday afternoon for the annual church anniversary. Rev. Otto T. Rafos, now a U. S. Navy chaplain on leave, was welcomed by Rev. Harry P. Odland. Rafos serves at Highland Congregational Church in Somerville. Rev. Gunnar Gunderson of Hill, New Hampshire, delivered the evening sermon. Buy war bonds and stamps.
A wartime editorial argues Thanksgiving Day 1944 is a day of spiritual reflection and national duty. It urges readers to support the war effort by buying War Bonds, declaring that loans to the government sustain victory and safeguard the nation as families gather to give thanks.
Maynard St George's Church announces Holy Communion at 8:00 a m on Thursday November 28. On Sunday November 26 services include 8:00 a m Holy Communion 9 30 church school and 10 45 Holy Communion. St Hilda's Guild meets Monday November 27 at 7 00 p m with choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m.
Union Congregational Church announces Sunday events including morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Norman C MacLean with choir music under Harold Merriam Miss Marion Jones organist. Church School at 9 30 10 45, Christian Endeavor at 6 40 with Nancy Bain leading devotions, Pilgrim Fellowship guests, Every Member Canvass from 2 to 4 led by Ralph Smith. Visitors meet Nov 28 7 30 at parsonage chaired by Mrs John French. Service Group rehearsal Nov 30 7 45 for church fair Dec 8.
Rev Herbert to lead Sunday worship at 11 am with topic Calm In the Storm. Church School meets at 9 30 am. Woman's Society gathers Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Albert Hodges Maple Street. Youth Fellowship to conduct service Wednesday at 6 pm led by the pastor.
Pastor George A Koponen leads a Thanksgiving service on Thursday November 23 at 7 30 p m Coffee table sponsored by Lena Holt and Mrs Oscar Wuorio Sunday November 26 Sunday School at 10 a m Evening devotional service followed by a vestry business meeting at 7 o'clock Thursday November 30 guest speaker Rev William Hokkanen pastor of the Finnish Congregational Church in Worcester\n
Lutheran Church Maynard lists events led by Rev. Arvo H. Niskanen. On Thursday 23rd the Ladies Aid Fair opens at 7:30 p.m. Sunday 26th features Finnish Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. English Worship 11:15 a.m. Tuesday 28th Sunday School Teachers meet at 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday 29th Boy Scout Troop No. 4 meets at 7:30 p.m.
Pastor John H. Morgan leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 30 p m and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m in Stow union evangelical church notices show autumnal worship times.
A short reflective line by John Collier urges prudence with pleasures as the path to enjoyments without fear of consequences. The fragment adds a garbled note on conformity to rules of truth and decency in troubled wording.
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday School at the same time and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 45. Reading room hours 12 to 4 on weekdays. The lesson sermon for November 26 in Boston and all branches centers on Ancient and Modern Necromancy and Be sober be vigilant with Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy text excerpts.
Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and Morning Prayer at 11:00 a.m. Junior Church and Confirmation class at 3:00 p.m. Forum at 7:30 p.m. features Prof. Seymour Harris on economy and world peace. Church Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with Mary Baker Eddy quote.
War office cautions delay in gifts and mail delays as holiday demand rises. Mr. Colgan warns that defense facilities and essential industries require prioritized transport and urges timely purchasing to avoid holiday bottlenecks.
In November the Universalist Church holds services at the Congregation Church. Sunday November 26 includes Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a service at 10 45 a m led by Rev Harry Roberts with Mr Munson in charge. A vesper service will be held later in the day inviting all.
The text links Thanksgiving Day to a spiritual covenant between God and man, urging gratitude as a path to peace, joy, and love. It cites Psalms and Jesus Christ to illustrate reliance on divine supply, contrasts earthly lack with God’s abundance, and calls readers to inner thanksgiving beyond material conditions.
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