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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1940

Page

5

Religious notices old city churches gather for worship

A lengthy church notices column lists services and activities across multiple denominations. First Church of Christ Scientist Young People meet at Dr E s home at 11 am with subject God the Only and H Lindstrom. St Peter s Cathedral holds Holy Communion at 3 am and morning prayers. Various Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, and Gospel churches announce Sunday schools, sermons, choir practices, youth meetings, and special events with times and locations, including events at First Lutheran Rodney Ninth, St John s, First Presbyterian, and more.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Young People’s Society Sixth and Rodney Dr. E H. Lindstrom Ewing Caves Lalonde Bt. Peter's Pewcathedral Charles A. Wilson Rodney Ariests Emi Ziegler Margaret Ziegler Walther League John Wendel The Missionary Society Chow Benton Power Streets Waldron Schoo Stuart Odom Knight Street Walter Stamy Boy Scouts St. John’s Ray Church Wesley Lee Colo van de Water Montana Key J. BE Loungquist Anaconda L. E. Jones Butte St. John’s Church E M Lorimer Great Falls Church of Tomorrow W. A Fisher God Luther Welock C. B Frisk St James, Mion St.j. John’s Church K. S. Johnson Ladies’ Trio Harold Paulson First Presbyterian Ewing Eleventh Avenue Chester HE Whittler Zingarelli Apeleties Marcella Kurlytis Pela Sheldon Jackson Guild Murray Stebbins North Warren Street Claudia Sloser Renda Zachary Luella Stebbins Whittier Canadian Rockies Westminster Guild YWCA Hetty Preston Wall Point Mission First Baptist Warren Highth Avenues Bath Mascagni Mra TH Spratt Baptist Youth Fellowship Bill Morton Buildera Club John Brence Gordon Bucklanding M J First Mission Covenant Hoback Atreets C. R. Swanson A. HK. Bergman Missionary Circle C. Anderson

Sermon on the Good Samaritan in daily practice

A Sunday school lesson urges putting the Good Samaritan’s spirit into action. It contrasts the priest and Levite with the compassionate Samaritan, saying true religion shows in mercy and justice, not mere profession. The lesson calls all people to be Good Samaritans in life.

Jesus Israel Thers

Camp Fire Girls plan toy shop dress and gift projects

Helena Camp Fire Girls urge immediate toy shop donations and clothing drives for dolls and gifts. Groups at Wabanka Cheskcamay Anchleta and St Helena School organize Christmas cards parties and joint celebrations while electing officers and planning carols.

Camp Fire Wabanka Cheskcamay St. Helena School Muredock McRae Jane Bloy Anchleta Helena Guardian Associaton

Prayer and Faith Shape Fanny Crosby’s Hymn Life

The blind poet and hymnist Fanny Crosby prayed before composing hymns and credited inspiration to God. Her hit “Close to Thee” appeared in 1874’s Songs of Grace and Glory, and her pilgrim journey with Jesus continued for nearly half a century until her death in 1915.

Fanny Crosby Jesus

Catholic Information Contends Faith Against Reason

A condensed editorial excerpt argues that Catholic doctrine aligns with divine revelation, not human reason, outlining sacraments, priestly authority, and transubstantiation as beliefs to accept rather than question. It asserts God’s omnipotence guides believers and promotes obedience to church teachings.

Parkhurst Memorial Drive Fails Over Funds

New York officials disclosed that a plan to erect a bronze statue for Rev Charles H Parkhurst has been abandoned after only 2600 to 2800 dollars were raised of a 30000 dollar goal. William M Kingsley, treasurer of the Parkhurst Memorial Fund, said all contributions were returned to donors. The drive began in 1935 and collapsed due to insufficient funds and other factors.

New York Charles Parkhurst Lexow Ciie Wiliam M Kingsley United States Trust Company of Parkhurst Memorial Kingsley Ray Ur Charles H Parkhurst New York City

Drug Addicts Turn to Thefts as Drug Supply Shrinks

Major Williams, narcotics supervisor for the U S Treasury, warns of rising thefts from pharmacists and forged prescriptions as a drug shortage drives addicts to crime. He cites a 100 percent rise in proprietary medicine thefts and a 1,000 percent surge in forged narcotic prescriptions amid efforts to curb illicit imports.

New York Gatland Williamz Hero United States Treasury Department Church Williams Willams’ Bone Metropolitan Hospital Welfere Leland Tao

The Old Fashioned Gift Hunt Before Christmas

A humorous survey of holiday gifting urges readers away from modern gadgets toward antique hand crafts such as a pewter buttonhook and willow pattern teapots. The piece lampoons crowded department stores and the chaos of Christmas shopping, ending with a reminder that personal meaning matters more than trend.

Mr. Godey Santa Claus Ravel Japan China Department Philadelphia Carolina Alamo Sheridan Georgia Grand Rapids Milfret Muiltref Wr Mulket Asida Hayang Haw

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