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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
13
Reminder to church ministers that all notices for Sunday's issue must reach the office before midnight Friday. Late copies cannot be used. Cooperate to allow printing of all church news, with strict timeliness observed to the letter.
A community celebration announces a bond citizenship event at Swinney Park with marching bands, an elaborate parade at 10 o clock, and a program featuring Christian Workers and local groups. The event includes speeches by Rev. L G Laudeman, Rev. Master, and others, with artist participation and city volunteers coordinating activities.
Fragmentary notes list a Friday prayer meeting at 7 pm and a 7:30 pm gathering by Boy Scouts or local groups. Multiple names and places appear unreadable, with scattered references to roads, speakers, and small community events.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names, places, events, and phrases. It hints at church notices, meetings, people such as Lennon, Pope, and Bethune, and scattered references to lectures, programs, and services, but no coherent story or clear date.
A long, noisy notice from This Sign Thou Shalt Conquer outlines upcoming church prayer meetings across Christian Endeavors Epworth League and Luther League with topics on Reverence college visits and hymn singing. It highlights a June 1 general meeting at West Irfferdon Street church and a July 26 ice cream social, plus reports and contests tied to youth societies and patriotic rallies.
Fragmented OCR text describes church notices, a Missionary Society event, and a planning meeting. It mentions clergy, local attendees, and preparations for a Wednesday gathering with details about speakers and schedule. The passage reflects parish life and neighborhood activities with multiple names and dates garbled.
A damaged OCR passage describes a Christian Science church event at a Sindhi school, with a meeting Wednesday evening and public use of a room on a local street. It mentions a collection and weekday hours, noting openings from noon to 1 and Saturday evening.
An unclear notice describes a church event with preaching planned at an 8 o clock time, followed by a service and meeting. It mentions a sermon titled The Bed and references a parade or procession. Details are garbled, but the event centers on religious instruction and community gathering.
The fragment appears to reference a Lutheran church in Merino with garbled names and details. It mentions pastors or members and a Wednesday event, but the legible items are incomplete and lack clear actions or dates to confirm a full report.
A detailed notice outlines church services at the United Brethren parish for Christmastide and midweek prayer meetings. Activities include catechetical instruction, Sunday school sessions, musical programs, and a semi annual congregation meeting scheduled across Wednesday and Thursday evenings with related home gatherings and prayer services.
Trinity Brotherhood of St Andrew and the Irrevermen festival organize a lawn social at Trinity College parish house on Wednesday evening. Local organizers invite parishioners to attend and enjoy a community gathering with planned seating and activities for attendees.
A junior rally is set for Sunday afternoon at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ. The program features singing, prayers, devotional from West Jefferson, talks by junior Bible drill participants, and a missionary demonstration by Bethany Presbyterian, with a concluding charter by East Stretchton Avenue Church of Christ.
The annual Fort Wayne Womans Missionary Society convention met at Simpson church with talks on needs in the field and the value of education. Mrs. David Bowers spoke as national secretary. the Young Bennie led Thursday evening music and the Queen Mother Circle closed services with a table. Officers were elected including WT Arnall of Ringston reappointed president.
Fragmentary parish timetable and member list for weekday services and Sunday gatherings. Details include morning 8:00 to 10:30 sessions, names of committee members, attendees, and church activities with many unreadable portions.
Line 28 reads as a garbled transcription fragment. It mentions a Free Methodist event and a school in Rebison with unclear details. The readable portions reference a sermon or service wording and possible youth or campus context. Further clarity is needed to provide concrete facts.
A fragmented notice describes an evangelical service and a cantata rendering by a local choir. It mentions a Sunday morning worship at 1080 and a late Saturday evening event titled Crumbla.
Church of God announces evening worship at 1800 hours and a midweek service on Wednesday at Vine Street. Regular sermons and study sessions are planned with youth activities and senior programs listed. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A brief, somewhat garbled tale reports a local couple eloping to Kalamazoo. The oddly phrased item mentions family, condolences, and community reactions, with names and specifics obscured by OCR errors. The record preserves the basic event of elopement and local salutes amid unclear supporting details.
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