Thanksgiving and its enduring religious meaning
The piece traces Thanksgiving from early Pilgrim observances to national recognition under Washington and Lincoln, noting Sarah Hale’s push for a national holiday. It covers changes to the date by Roosevelt and the Civil War’s impact, plus the ritual of giving thanks across faiths and the three drives to aid the needy: food, clothing, and refugee relief.
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Lincoln
Sarah Hale
New Hampshire
Sarah Buell Hale
Godey
Sarah
Washington
Council Plans Service with Dr Henderson Thanksgiving Talk
Dr Earl R Henderson of First Methodist Church will speak at the Protestant Communist Thanksgiving Day Service hosted by Elyine Council of Churches on Thursday at 10 am at First Congregational Church. The chancel choir under Rev Thomas Curtis will provide organ music and the collection will aid the Second Methodist Church building fund. Rev B Kenneth Anthony leads the host church as council president, inviting all to join in giving thanks for the year’s blessings.
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War Relief Services
National Catholic
Welfare Conference
Earl R. Henderson
First Methods Church
Elyine Council of Churches
First Congregational Church
Thomas Curtis
Second Methodist Church
Charles Talbert
Church Council
B. Kenneth Anthony
Thanksgiving Eve Service Planned By Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church plans a 7 30 p m Thanksgiving Eve service with special music and a message. Members, friends and visitors are invited. Victory Sunday closes a five church Sunday school contest with a goal set and new classes. Bible study at 9 45 a m and nursery open for the 1 30 p m worship.
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First Baptist Church
Robert Reynhoat
Elyria
Amsie
Prince Of Peace Contest Attracts Young People
Two boys and one girl, Peter Schilling, Jack Neos, and Barbara Jearner, announced their intent to participate in the Price of Peace speech contest on the undercroft of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sunday evening at 8.
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Cio
Peter Schilling
Jack Neos
Barbara Jearner
Emmanuel Lutheran Chmrsh
Gifts of Fruit From Children Contest at Local Church
A local church sponsors a children’s fruit gifts program linked to a county district and state contest. Winners from designated divisions will bring their offerings to the Methodist Home in Ely for a church service where music and prayers accompany the award ceremony led by Rev. James Lamadue.
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First Methodistv
Ohio Council of Churches
Ely
Tia Methodist Home
James Lamadue
States
Christian Science Church Thanksgiving Service Notice
First Church of Christ Scientist 309 East Ave announces a Thanksgiving Day service open to the public. The Lesson Sermon will read Bible selections and excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. The latter portion features spontaneous expressions of gratitude for health happiness and spiritual growth.
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Christian Science Denomination
First Church of Christ
East Ave
Tam
Bible Land
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
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