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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1950

Page

3

Decorah First Congregational Church Describes Its Founding

Iowa churches at Decorah trace the founding of the First Congregational Church to June 24 1854 with help from the American Home Missionary Society. Rev J A Reed and Rev William A Keith guided early growth, the 1861 building cost about 4300 dollars, and Mahlon Willett later led the church 25 years while returning from California.

First Congregational Church American Home Missionary Society J. A. Reed Iowa William A. Keith James Smith Nelson Burdick Nathaniel Otis Sarah J. Smith Carrie Smith David C. Bacon Gerrit K. Cruson Ralph B. Noyce A. H. Bartter Frank L. Callender Mahlon Willett Decorah California West Coast Texas

Highland Lutheran Church to mark 50th year anniversary

The Highland Lutheran church near Elgin will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 3. A 10:30 a.m. festival service will open the events with Rev. Jacob Tanner, former pastor, as speaker. Other speakers include Rev. T. L. Jordahl and Rev. E. E. Ramsey. The church, formed in 1900 by Highland township Lutherans, was organized on Nov. 17 1900 after the building was dedicated on Nov. 4 1900.

Elgin Highland Lutheran Church Jacob Tanner T. L. Jordahl Wul E. E. Ramsey Highland Township Elkader Marion Norway

Iowa Christ Crusade Opens Wednesday on Capitol Lawn

The Iowa for Christ Crusade starts Wednesday on the Capitol lawn with Dr. Merv Rosell of Rochester, Minnesota, as evangelist. A Crusade Canvas Chapel at the state fairground will host daily music, messages, films and radio broadcasts featuring national talent. Cy Jackson leads Des Moines Youth for Christ as general chairman. Evening meetings begin 7 30 p m daily and 2 30 p m Sundays with a Labor Day 2 30 p m rally. On Sunday September 3 at 1 30 p m the Old Fashioned Revival Hour radio broadcast originates in Des Moines.

Iowa For Christ Crusade Iowa Capitol Lawn Merv Rosell Rochester Minn Capitol Grounds Iowa State Fairground Des Moines Youth For Christ Cy Jackson Des Moines Youth For Christ Capitol Lawn

Parish Vacation Near Caterham With Reverend Shells

The Rev. C. H. Shells vicar of St. Paul's Walworth led a two week parish holiday in July. Members of the congregation joined him at a large country house near Caterham in Surrey for tennis cricket picnics and rambles.

London Ins C. H. Shells St. Paul’s Walworth Caterham Surrey County

Cedar Rapids Church Notices

A list of Cedar Rapids churches with addresses service times and speakers. Includes Assembly of God St Andrew St James John Huss Trinity Bethel AME Kenwood Park St Paul notices and guest speakers such as Rev Ivan Kramer Rev G W Wood Dr H M Grant and Dr J Arthur Young.

Rural church schedules on city streets with ministers named

Several church listings with service times and sermons. Rev. Herman N. Benner hosts at First and Second Avenues and Twelfth Street SE, with 9:45 a.m. Bible school and 10:45 a.m. worship followed by a sermon on The Road to the Abundant Life. Arising at various corners, Rev. A Timothy Starr, Rev. Eugene Johnson, Rev. Rod ney C. Gould, Rev. B. H. Hunter, and Rev. H. M. Robison lead services and Sunday schools across Mt Vernon and nearby roads. Morning service times range 9:15 to 11 a.m. with evening sermons at 7:30.

Second Avenue Twelfth Street Herman N. Benner Mt. Vernon Road Thirty-fourth Street Timothy Starr Eugene Johnson Calvary Third Avenue Rodney C. Gould Mt. Zion Eighth Street B. H. Hunter Bible Y.M.C.A H. M. Robison Rompet Chapel Otis Road Memorial Drive A. Timothy Starr

Grace–P D Avenue and Twenty Ninth Street NE Notice

The Rev. Arnold R. Kriegbaum leads Bible school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. on Grace–P D Avenue near Twenty Ninth Street NE.

Grace PD Avenue Twentyninth Street Arnold R. Kriegbaum Bible School Worsip

Catholic Mass Schedules for City Churches Listed

Immaculate Conception on Third Avenue at Tenth Street SE and other parishes list priests and Sunday Mass times. St Ludmila on Twenty-first Avenue Second Street SW offers 5 45, 8, and 10 am. St Patrick on First Avenue Fifth Street NW has 6, 7, 8, 9 30 and 11 am. St Matthew on First Avenue Twenty Fourth Street NE offers 6, 8, 9 30, 11, and 12 noon.

Immaculate Conception Third Avenue Tenth Street John M. Molloy Alphonse P. White John E. Thornton St. Ludmila’s Twenty - First Avenue Second Street Frank Hruby St. Patrick’s First Avenue Fifth Street St. Matthew’s Twenty-fourth Street St. Wenceslaus Twelfth Avenue A. W. Chihak Joseph Kissling All Saints Dalewood Avenue Twenty-ninth Street George A. Stemm

When God’s Building Is Tested Sermon at Bible School

Norris M. Peterson is acting pastor at the First Twenty Fifth Street at Sixteenth Avenue NE. Bible school begins at 10 a.m. Worship follows at 11 a.m with a sermon titled When God’s Building Is Tested.

Twenty-fifth Street Avenue NE Norris M. Peterson

Edgewood-FE Avenue Church Schedule

The Rev. Chester Ainsworth leads services at Edgewood church with Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 11 An evening service follows at 730 Reflections and worship will mark the day at the Edgewood Road NW church

Edgewood FE Avenue Edgewood Road Chester Ainsworth

Oakland church schedule announced for Sunday services

The Rev. William F. Kissell leads activities at 3302 Oakland with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and an evangelistic service at 7 45 p.m. led by visiting speakers.

Oakland William F. Kissell

Sermon Focus on Peace at Dooty Bible Class

Ellis Park L avenue at Eighth street NW hosts Rev. and Mrs. S. E. Dooty with Bible classes at 9:45 a.m. Worship follows at 10:30 a.m. The sermon is titled Peace Not as the World Gives.

Ellis Park L Avenue Eighth Street NW S. E. Dooty

Church Services Schedule at 730 H Street SW and Tenth Avenue SE

The Rev. L. C. Colbert preaches at 3 and 8 p.m. worship on 730 H Street SW. The Rev. James C. Lewis conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. at Tenth Avenue SE and Tenth Street.

H Street L. C. Colbert Tenth Avenue Tenth Street James C. Lewis

Central-1500 First Avenue NW Bible Services Times

James W. Nichols minister leads services at Central-1500 First Avenue NW with Bible study at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. Communion at 11:45 a.m. Evening service at 7:15 p.m. at 716 Eighth Avenue SW Bible study at 10:15 a.m. and communion at 11 a.m. Sermon and communion at 7:30 p.m.

Central First Avenue NW James W. Nichols Eighth Avenue SW

Church notices Rev Wie speaks at service and school

The Church of the Brethren on Fourth Avenue at Twelfth Street SE invites from 9:45 a.m. church school and 10:45 a.m. worship. Sermon by the Rev Mr and Mrs Wayne Parris, African missionaries, will speak.

Church OF the Brethren Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street John B. Wie Wayne Parris

Church of the Open Bible Service Times

The Church of the Open Bible at First 619 Third Street SW led by Rev. Charles Thompson offers Sunday school at 9 45 a.m worship at 11 a m and evangelistic services at 7 30 p m on Sundays.

Third Street Charles Thompson

Sunday Service Announced at First-1242 Second Ave SE

Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and service follows at 11 00 a m with the sermon on the subject Mind provided by the church at the indicated address First-1242 Second Avenue Southeast.

First Second Avenue SE

Church Service Times at Fourteenth Avenue Church

The Church of the Nazarene on Fourteenth avenue at K street SW lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 45 p m led by Reverend C D Gadbow.

Fourteenth Avenue K Street C. D. Gadbow

Church Services and Sunday School Schedule

First Washington avenue at Seventeenth street SE lists Rev. J. Richard Wagner with church school at 9 45 and worship at 10 55, noting no services in August. Bethany on Sixth street at L avenue NW lists Rev. Milton E. White with Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11.

Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street J. Richard Wagner Bethany Sixth Street L Avenue NW Milton E. White

Darden Sunday Services at 1230 Fifteenth Street SE

Elder H. G. Darden leads a church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 1230 Fifteenth Street SE.

Fifteenth Street H. G. Darden

Rev Triggs and Dr Rose Set Church Services

Cedar Third avenue at Sixth street SW and First-840 Third avenue SE host church services. Rev Leon G. Triggs leads Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Worship follows at 10:50 with the sermon Have You Forgotten God. Dr Galen L. Rose conducts Bible school at 9:45 and worship at 10:45 with the sermon In Spirit and in Truth.

Cedar Third Avenue Sixth Street Leon G. Triggs Galen L. Rose Bible School

Church Services at Grace Avenue and St John’s Park

Grace Avenue at Sixth Street hosts Rev A G Colbourne with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. A choral eucharist and sermon follow. St John's Nineteenth Street at Park Avenue SE led by Rev D A Loferski offers Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning prayer with sermon at 10 a.m. Evening prayer is at 7 30.

Sixth Street A. G. Colbourne St. John’s Nineteenth Street Park Avenue D. A. Loferski

Sabbath Services At Salem And Victoria Streets

The notice lists religious services. Rev J Paul Stevens preaches at Sharon Eighteenth avenue Ninth street SW with Sunday school at 9 45 a.m and worship at 10 50 a.m. Rev G H Bame conducts Salem First avenue at Third street SW service.

Sharon Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street J. Paul Stevens Salem First Avenue Third Street G. H. Bame

Church Services and Bible School Schedule Featured

On Czech 1510 Second Street SW Dr Milo Filipi announces Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 First Eighth Avenue at L Street SW Reverend Frederick Haag leads church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 7 30 p m

Second Street Milo Filipi Church Bible School Eighth Avenue L Street Frederick Haag

Reverend H T Wood Church Schedule

At 609 First Avenue SW the Rev H T Wood leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m and an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with details of the church program.

First Avenue H. T. Wood

St John the Baptist parish schedule

The Rev. George Hadjis leads services at Orthrose and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Liturgy follows at 10:30 a.m. at 501 A avenue NE.

St. John the Baptist George Hadjis

Sunday Services at Fifth Avenue SW Church

The notice lists Rev A J Stokes on Third Street at Fifth Avenue SW with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evangelistic service scheduled for 7 30 pm.

Third Street Fifth Avenue A. J. Stokes

Temple Judah and Beth Jacob on 1947 Washington Avenue SE

A brief listing places Temple Judah and Beth Jacob located along 1947 Washington Avenue SE. The item notes two religious properties serving the local community with address context and continuity in the neighborhood.

Temple Judah and Beth Jacob Washington Avenue

Kingdom Hall Study Schedule and Theocratic Topics

The notice lists Kingdom Hall at 702 Seventh Street SE with a Watchtower study at 7 30 PM. It mentions organized testimony to the New World and postwar enlargement of the Theocratic Organization as topics.

Kingdom Hall Seventh Street

Church Services Listed for Two Latter Day Saints Congregations

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 415 Third Street SE holds church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1110 Second Avenue SE offers Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sacrament service at 11:15 a.m.

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Third Street Second Avenue

United Churches Schedule and Speakers Listed

Local church notices list Sunday school times worship services and guest speakers for Our Savior s Mission St Mark s St Stephen s Trinity Missouri First Lutheran and USCA along with Hiawatha Mission in Hiawatha Village. Names Rev J F Wipperman Rev Roland W Johnson Rev Arthur M Jothen Rev E H Widmann Rev H G Schwegler Rev E W Waggazer and A W Mommens appear with service times and sermon topics or guest speaker notes.

St. Stephen’s E.L.C Meadowbrook Drive Arthur M. Jothen Roland Johnson Trinity—Missouri First Avenue Fourteenth Street E. H. Widmann First Lutheran Third Avenue H. G. Schwegler Missouri E. W. Waggazer A. W. Mommens Hiawatha Mission Highway 150 Willman Street Hiawatha Village

Local church listings and ministers in city venues

In First Third Avenue at Fifth Street Dr Theodore G Lilley preaches Divine Ground. Central Park B Avenue at Seventeenth Street NE hosts Rev Alan E Schoff with 9 30 a m school and 11 a m worship. Hus Memorial Ninth Avenue at Seventh Street SE led by Rev Z F Pauk with 10 15 Bible classes and 9 30 morning service plus 11 15 Czech service. Kenwood Park 3224 First Avenue E with Rev R Franklin Galloway. Sunday school 8 45 and worship 9 45. Olivet B Avenue at Tenth Street NW features Rev D Keith Irwin. Sunday school 9 30 with guest minister Rev Robert McDaniel. Sinclair Memorial Twelfth Street venue continues.

John Huss Fourteenth Avenue Ruth Husband Trinity Third Avenue Fifth Street H. M. Grant A. B. Curran Bethel A.M.E Sixth Street C. H. Copeland Kenwood Park Thirty Third Street J. Arthur Young St. Paul’s Fourteenth Street Marvin B. Kober John K. Moore Theodore G. Lilley Central Park B Avenue Seventeenth Street Allan E. Schoff Hus Ninth Avenue Seventh Street Z. F. Pauk First Avenue R. Franklin Galloway Olivet Tenth Street NW D. Keith Irwin Robert McDaniel Sinclair Memorial Twelfth Avenue Tenth Street

New Cedar Rapids Free Methodist Pastor Arrives Aug 27

The Rev. Z Everett Kellum is named pastor of the Free Methodist church in Cedar Rapids and will preach his opening sermon on August 27. He succeeds Rev. C F Olson who was elected Iowa Free Methodist conference superintendent. Kellum previously led Des Moines First Free Methodist for five years after Ottumwa tenure. He holds a master’s from the University of Iowa and is pursuing a doctorate at Wisconsin. His wife and daughter Anna Ruth live with him. Walls of Cedar Rapids, former conference superintendent, is appointed pastor at Des Moines and will lead Cedar Rapids services Sunday.

Z. Everett Kellum Free Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Kellum Cc. F. Olson Iowa Free Methodist Conference First Free Methodist Church Des Moines Ottumwa

Local Churches and Services Listed with Times

Rev. Ralph B. Colton and Rev. F. A. Munneke lead services at Daniels Park and Westminster churches. Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 33 for Daniels Park. Dr. Andrew E. Kurth leads church school at 9 40 with worship at 10 55 at Westminster. The sermon title is When Light Is Darkness by Rev. Howard E. Anderson.

Ralph B. Colton Daniels Park Center Point Road F. A. Munneke Westminster Third Avenue Andrew E. Kurth Howard E. Anderson

First Avenue NE Pastor Leads Sabbath Services

Harry B. Davis, pastor, conducts Sabbath school Saturday at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 with local congregation at 3424 First Avenue NE.

First Avenue Harry B. Davis

Sunday services at 1123 Third Street SE

Capt. William W. Kyle leads a church gathering with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holiness meeting follows at 11 a.m. Salvation meeting scheduled for 8 p.m.

Third Street Wiliam W. Kyle Holiness Meeting Salvation Meeting

St George and St John Parish Schedule Readings

The Rev. George T. Habsburgan leads a school service at 8:30 a.m. followed by a liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at St John the Baptist located at 600 Seventh Street SE. The sites are on Twelfth Avenue at Tenth Street SE.

St. George Twelfth Avenue Tenth Street George T. Habsburgan St. John the Baptist Seventh Street

Reverend Frank H. Ward at 121 Second Street NE

The Rev. Frank H. Ward conducts Sunday school at 3 p.m. and gospel service at 7 30 p.m. at the 121 Second Street NE location.

Second Street Frank H. Ward

Mind Training Lesson At Sunday Service

1015 Second Avenue SE hosts Mabel Swanson leading a Sunday service with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m The subject is First Steps in Mind Training.

Second Avenue Mabel Swanson

Religious service notices at First and Grande avenues

Kenneth McArthur iching pastor conducts Bible school at 9 45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Essential Number One. Dr H K Galloway leads service at 1601 Grande avenue SE with school at 9 45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sermon Bent to Backsliding.

Third Avenue Second Street Kenneth McArthur Grande Avenue H. K. Galloway

Rev Waldemar Argow Named In City Notice

The notice lists Reverend Waldemar Argow associated with Peoples Third Avenue at Sixth Street SE, identifying a local religious figure and address in a brief public record.

Peoples Third Avenue Sixth Street Waldemar Argow

Deedrick To Speak At Buffalo Church

The Rev L B Deedrick Iowa conference evangelist will speak at the Buffalo Evangelical United Brethren church from Sunday through Aug 27 at 745 pm and 11 am Sundays Each sermon will be illustrated by a scene o felt picture He will begin a Monday series on Gods Story of Mankind The Monday evening sermon will be Man A Creation or Evolution Which

L. B. Deedrick Iowa Buffalo

Within the Spirit Deepening in Abundant Living Teachings

Stanley Jones argues that Christianity offers deeper cleansing through the Holy Spirit who works in the subconscious to purify redirect and dedicate driving instincts. He contrasts with churches that see the Spirit as external and urges a Pentecost within for full authority and unity of heart and mind.

Jesus

Negro and White Churches Form International Council

A Negro and a white church council merged to form the International Council of Community Churches in Lake Forest Illinois. Rev Dr J B Howe of Joplin Missouri was elected first president. The body unites the Biennial Negro Council and the National white Council to foster ecumenism and found community churches across many communities.

Lake Forest Ill International Council of Community Churches J. B. Howe First Community Church Joplin Council of Community Churches Joseph M. Evans Metropolitan Community Church Chicago Roy A

Why Pop Misses Sunday Services

In Hartfield Sussex the rector Rev G C Pepys says a local habit of men avoiding Sunday church stems from a dislike of dressing in Sunday best. He hosts a brains trust at a pub to explore why people skip services and notes many prefer casual working clothes over formal attire.

Hartfield Sussex Sns G. C. Pepys

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa County

Notice is given that on August 11 1950 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Philip C Yothers late of Linn County Iowa deceased Those indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file with the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Philip C Yothers Administrator Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Lochner Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn County Philip C. Yothers Iowa

Churches and Clergy Schedules Across Iowa

Tipton H Dale Findley will join Roosevelt High School music faculty and direct the St Mark s Lutheran choir in Cedar Rapids with duties beginning at September rehearsal. Monticello church will host Rev Gurbachan Singh from India for an 8 p m presentation with slides Tuesday. Grace Episcopal Decorah adds Rev Donald N Kreymer as assistant to Rev Charles F Edwards. First Lutheran dedicates a new chancel window at 11 a m with the theme Come Unto Me. Edgewood churches plan joint services for two Sundays. Pioneer Memorial Stone Monona hosts annual homecoming service Sunday at 2 p m with Don ald Carrick officiating and noon picnic.

H. Dale Findley Tipton Roosevelt High School St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Donald N. Kreymer Charles F. Edwards Grace Episcopal Church Decorah First Lutheran Church Third Avenue SE Pioneer Memorial Stone Church Monona Donald Carrick

Lord's Prayer Rock Still Sits by Vermont Roadside

In Ackworth Vermont the Lord's Prayer Rock remains beside the road. Joe Greene, a boy who later became a Buffalo physician, urged a warning against blasphemy by carving the prayer into a large boulder seen by travelers for about six decades.

Lord’s Prayer Ackworth, Vt Joe Greene Here Bristol Joe Buffalo N. Y Dr. Greene

Witnesses Die Before Testimony? A Biblical Verse

A biblical quotation from Genesis 21 23 asserts divine witnesses and vows to not deal falsely, noting God’s eternal memory and faithfulness. This lines up with legal vows and sacred oaths emphasized in ancient texts.

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