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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1955
Page
8
Local church notices list weekly services across ASSUMPTION area churches. Assumption Church led by Mason and Cain, St Thomas Faith Tabernacle, and other congregations schedule morning worship, Sunday School, evangelistic services, and Vacation Bible School in early June. notices include confirmations and youth activities.
Bethany Lutheran Church announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00, worship at 11:09 with Holy Communion. Junior choir practice at 7:00 Thursday. Summer Bible School continues until Sunday June 4 at 3:00. Hostesses include Mrs Thompson and others. Women and children invited to a meeting. Eldora Training School speaker Mr Lyte Logan. Board of Trustees meets Monday June 6 at 7:00 pm. Promotion Secretary Ernest Gjerde reports. hostess group listed.
A compact essay arguing that American democracy rests on religious roots. It cites the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson, and Washington to claim liberty, rights, and national morality derive from faith. It warns against removing religion from public life and honors the sacrifices symbolized by crosses in a historical context.
The First Methodist Church in Emmetsburg invites all ages to Vacation Church School through June 10 with daily sessions Monday to Friday. Sunday activities include Divine Worship at 9:30 a.m and a Youth Rally with Reverend Myllard leading. Additional events: Young Adult Fellowship 8:00 p.m and rehearsals Thursday evening. 37 students enrolled in the church school with morning sessions and a program Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
June 3 West Circle at Mrs Naig. June 4 Confirmation at 9 am. June 5 Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 am Worship Service at 10 am Lars Strand’s 60th Wedding Anniversary in church parlor from 2 to 5 pm Program at 2 20 pm All are cordially welcome. June 6 Vacation Bible School starts for two weeks South School still in session 1 to 7 grace should all be present each day Senior choir at 5 pm
The Sunday Divine Worship Service at the First Methodist Church will be moved to 9 a.m. The change was announced by Pastor Ernest F. Martin. A church school for all ages will be held Sunday at 9 a.m. An intermediate and senior youth rally is scheduled at Mallard Church at 3 p.m.
Section No. L of the West Central district Assemblies of God holds a fellowship at Emmetsburg Assembly for Ledarch on Monday. First service at 2:20 pm with Rev. BH Peece of LeMars Church as speaker. A fellowship luncheon at 3 pm precedes minister meeting. Vesper service at 6:45 pm with Rev. Lillian Herbrandson, missionary from India, as speaker. Final sermon by Rev. Fred Patterson of Rolfe. Public invited.
Emmetsburg relatives report the death of Drs Martin Frier age 90 at his home in Tomana California after an illness. He was a former Curlew resident and a son of the late Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Survivors in Curlew area include brothers Fred and Alvin Johnson and sister Carrie Johnson.
County clerk Lloyd Frost issued marriage licenses to three couples this week. Fairry Kinsley of Rolfe and Tiliie Barker of Plover, both of legal age. David Kelly of Emmetsburg and Carol Dufisman of Emmetsburg, both of legal age. Bernard Paulishaar of Hawlock and Jean Ann Namer of Curlew, both of legal age.
A dense roster of Emmetsburg area businesses and services is listed, highlighting community minded firms including Andersen Construction Co, Beebe's Clothing, Bratland Jewelry, Brennan Electric, and many more. The compilation underscores local trade networks supporting faiths and civic projects in Emmetsburg and surrounding areas.
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