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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1935

Page

7

Summer Union Meetings Plan Joint Worship in Muscatine

Walnut Street Baptist and First Baptist plan Sunday services at the First Baptist church in Rev. Vernon L. Shantz absence at a Colorado Springs convention. Rev. Elmer Hutchison to lead both services and deliver an Africa mission illustrated lecture. Additional churchs will feature talks on recent conferences and institute activities, with a children’s day at Evangelical and Reformed church.

Muscatine Walnut Street W. B. Milne Peace Institute Grinnell First Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant Evangelical and Reformed

Two Baptist Congregations Unite for Sunday Services

The Rev. Elmer Hutchison of Walnut Street Baptist will preach at First Baptist as the two churches join for morning worship in Rev. Vernon L. Shantz’s absence. Hutchison will present an illustrated lecture on Africa in the evening. The choir will sing The Twenty fourth Psalm by Forman with Leonard Plessy as soloist.

Elmer Hutchison Walnut Street Baptist Church First Baptist Church Vernon L. Shantz Mr. Hutchison Africa Forman Leonard Plessy Israel George Meerdink Emil Johnson E. C. Schoemaker Leonard Pilessy

Walnut Street Baptist Sunday services shifted to union at First Baptist

Walnut Street Baptist will cancel morning services Sunday as Rev. Elmer J. Hutchison preaches at the First Baptist union service. Sunday school remains at 9:30 a.m. Park Place Sunday school meets at 2:30 p.m. at the schoolhouse led by Emery Chatfield. Prayer meeting and Bible study occur Wednesday night at the church and Thursday night at Park Place.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Elmer J. Hutchison First Baptist Church Park Place Emery Chatfield First Methodist Weed Park

Echoes of the Peace Institute Sermon Theme Announced

Rev. W. B. Milne of the First Congregational church announces Sunday’s 10 45 worship with the sermon titled Echoes of the Peace Institute. Sunday school starts 2 30 with holy communion planned at 10 am and again on Thursday at 10 am. The Congo club hosts a Sunday evening picnic supper and Saturday marks Feast of St Peter communion at 10 am. Choir rehearsal occurs Thursday.

Echoes of the Peace Institute W. B. Milne First Congregational Church Congo Club St. Peter

First Methodist Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Institute Reports

The First Methodist Episcopal church will hold 9 30 a m school service and a 10 45 a m worship with organ pieces Angelus and Cavatina plus anthems The Epworth leagues oversee the evening service at 7 30 p m Delegates from Mt Pleasant institute will report and conferencenominations planned for Des Moines in September John E Lounsbery Jr and other members contribute musical items

First Methodist Episcopal Church Benjamin F. Schwartz Mt. Pleasant Angelus Massenet Marston Effinger E. L. McColm Des Moines Wesley League Stafford Epworth League Raff Epworth Leagues Briggs Marjorie Boston Jean Lemkau William Stirlen, Jr Ladd Steinmetz

Children’s Day Service at Evangelical and Reformed Church

A Children’s Day service led by Miss Mildred Heussner will be held at 10 30 Sunday morning at the Evangelical and Reformed church. A 9 30 a m program precedes the morning service with Horst Jeschke reporting on the Young People’s league convention. Choir selections will be sung with Mollie Mittman on the organ.

Mildred Heussner Evangelical and Reformed Church Horst Jeschke Young People’s League Mollie Mittman

Trinity Episcopal Sunday Services Announced by Rector

The Rev. Stanley P. Jones announces Sunday services at Trinity Episcopal Church including 8:00 Holy Communion 9:30 Church School and 10:45 Holy Eucharist and sermon. Monday features the Feast of St. John the Baptist observance.

Trinity Episcopal Trinity Episcopal Church Stanley P. Jones

Baptist assembly to hold 12 day session in July at Iowa Falls

A 12 day session of the annual state Baptist assembly starts July 12 at the assembly grounds in Iowa Falls. Courses run for ministers, missionary workers, Sunday school superintendents and Bible study enthusiasts. About 600 attend yearly. diplomas and certificates are awarded on satisfactory completion of class work.

Iowa Falls State Baptist Assembly

Familiar Folk Songs Recital At First Christian Church

Edward Brigham of New York presented a mixed program of folk songs and dramatic readings at the First Christian church Friday night. The event featured solo singing, readings by Marshall Stedman and others, and ended with several songs and a negro spiritual. Proceeds fund sending two youths to a Parsons college conference in Fairfield.

Edward Brigham New York Chistian Brigbama Bonnie Earl O’moray John Crenshaw Marshall Stedman Joseph C. Lincoln Wilde Lehmann Angels Milk Kuder Nevill the Erlking Wilcox-Barnard Rudyard Kipling John Jankins Wallace Irwin Danube River Aide Penn Evert First Christian Church Parsons College Fairfield

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Announced

First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m. led by Pastor Dr. David I Berger. The morning sermon titled The Sustaining Power of Religious Certainty. Anthem In Thee I Put My Trust by Kesserling features soloist Wellie E Robertson. Choral response I Can Hear My Saviour Calling.

First Presbyterian Church David I. Berger Kesserling Wellie E. Robertson

United Brethren Church Services Schedule

The United Brethren church led by Rev. F C Scott posts Sunday morning services at 10 45 with the sermon Who's Knocking plus Sunday school at 9 30 under Alfred Hecht. Evening worship at 7 30 features Undiscovered Beauty and spring Time Praise. Midweek service at 7 30 Wednesday.

F. C. Scott United Brethen Church Alfred Hecht Jesus Ashford

Sermon at First Christian Focuses on Invitation Parable

Rev. Tom Foglesong will lead the 10:30 a.m. meditation at First Christian Church with a theme based on The Parable of the Slighted Invitation. The service centers on the Lord's Supper, with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and an evening service at 7:45 p.m. The Four Choir will provide special music and old-fashioned gospel singing. The Christian Endeavor society meets Sunday afternoon to drive to the county farm for a worship service led by Irene Browning.

Tom Foglesong Christian Endeavor Society Irene Browning

Grace Lutheran to Observe First Sunday After Trinity

Grace English listing states Grace Lutheran will observe the first Sunday after Trinity with services at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m. The junior choir provides music at the early service and the senior choir at the later service. Pastor Leland Lesher will deliver a sermon titled Seeing.

Grace English Leland Lesher

Presbytery Plans Synod of Iowa Meeting in Centerville

Delegates from the Towa City Presbytery including Muscatine will attend the fifty fourth annual Synod of Iowa gathering at the Presbyterian church in Centerville Iowa next Monday through Thursday. Dr David I Berger ThD of Muscatine will preside and deliver the Tuesday sermon. The program features stewardship services, lectures by Rev Ilion T Jones and Rev H M Gage, reports on Christian education, and music led by Oscar L Gustafson with a new Hymnal introduced.

Towa City Muscatine Synod of Iowa Presbyterian Church Centerville David I Berger Berger Coe College Cedar Rapids M. Willard Lamps D. D School of Religion State University of Iowa Oscar L. Gustafson First Presbyterian Church of Davenport LeRoy D. Weld Iowa Synodical

Sunday church note announces 9:20 a.m. service

The notice states Sunday school will convene at 9 20 a m and there will be no evening service. It reads as a brief church schedule update with no other events.

Spangler Chapel Sets Sunday Schedule

Spangler chapel will open at 10 a.m. with Sunday school led by superintendent Merrill Satterthwaite. The morning worship service is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Spangler Chapel Merrill Satterthwaite

Bible School and Worship Services at First Friends Church

The Bible school at the First Friends church starts 9 30 a m Sunday under superintendent Louis Herwig. The school orchestra conducts devotionals. Rev George Evans leads the 10 30 a m morning worship on Three Great Forces. Evening service at 7 30 p m features The Beauty of Jesus.

First Friends’ Church Louis Herwig George Evans Jesus

Zion Lutheran observes first Sunday after Trinity services

Zion Lutheran church schedules a Sunday with a 9 a m Sunday school a 10 a m English service and an 11 a m German service The Rev John Haefner will deliver the sermon titled God Is Love There will be no evening service

Zion Lutheran Church John Haefner

Mulford Congregational Church Service Preview

Mualford Congress at Mulford Congregational church holds 10 30 a m service with Rev John Blough on The New Kingdom. Choir to sing an anthem. Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Miss Marie Ellman superintendent. Junior and Senior Endeavor Societies meet at 6 p m. Evening worship at 7 p m with special music by older girls choir and reports from Grinnell conference.

Mulford Congregational Church John Blough New Kingdom Marie Ellman Grinnell

Undiscovered Beauty and Hidden Worth in Life and Faith

The essay reflects on hidden gems in nature and people. It praises unseen virtues, quiet workers, and undiscovered talents that enrich society through faith, sacrifice, and leadership. It emphasizes that value exists beyond fame and that God recognizes all contributions.

F. C. Scott Ocean England

Y W C A Sets Week of Swim and Tennis Events

The Y W C A announces a tennis tournament and a packed weekly schedule led by Miss Lucy B. Milligan. Highlights include matron and children plunges, general plunges, and various swims for employed girls and nurses, with a Zenith club picnic on Tuesday.

Y. W Lucy B. Milligan Zenith Club Chidren

Kossack to Deliver 75th Anniversary Sermon at Presbyterian Church

Arlington Heights pastor Rev H A Kossack will give the 75th anniversary sermon at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 11 am. Evening service by Rev S A Gilbert of Essex, plus a 2:30 pm historical pageant. Sunday school and young peoples meeting at regular hour.

Grace Evangelical and Reformed J. M. Newgard Trinity Methodist J. W. Gruber Epworth League Salem Lutheran Church E. Holtz St. Mary's Church J. M. Cash

Keota Pastor's Son Leads Music in Revival

Keota native James Rogers son of the Rev O B Rogers is in Little Sioux Iowa directing music for revival meetings led by Rev L L Chamness. Rogers a 1934 Keota high school graduate won state honors as a musician and baritone. The pair have summer revival dates in Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota.

Keota James Rogers O. B. Rogers Little Sioux Iowa L. L. Chamness Chamness Keota Christian Church New Providence Rogers Nebraska South Dakota

Ida Wren Recites The Lord Is My Light and Salvation

Miss Ida Wren gives a message titled The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation. The reading centers on faith and spiritual guidance delivered in a worship setting.

Miss Ida Wren

Park Ave Methodist Sunday Schedule Announced

Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church will hold Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Rev. James A. Worrell announcing and Mrs. M. O. Briggs in charge. Epworth league meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship is set for 7 30 p m.

Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church James A. Worrell M. O. Briggs Epworth League

Nazarene Church Sabbath Schedule Announced

The Nazarene Church outlines Sabbath activities led by Irene Taylor with services at 9 45 a m 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The N Y P S meets at 6 30 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m. Reverend Horace Ireland announces the program.

Irene Taylor Church of the Nazarene Horace Ireland

Masses at St Mathias Church Sunday Morning

Three solemn masses will be celebrated at St Mathias church on Sunday morning at 6 8 and 10 oclock. The Rt Rev Monsignor W L Hannon is pastor with the Rev Vincent Walsh as assistant pastor.

St. Mathias Church W. L. Hannon Vincent Walsh

Sunday Mass Schedule at 6 and 10 A M

Masses are scheduled for six and ten o clock Sunday morning. The Reverend N J Pfeiffer is pastor and the Reverend Leo C Kuebrich assists as pastor.

N. J. Pfeiffer Leo C. Kuebrich

Spiritual Science Federation Meeting Sunday at Maccabee Hall

The National Federation of Spiritual Science churches will meet Sunday at 2:00 in Maccabee hall. The leader will be Mrs. Pearl Dunahugh of Davenport. There will also be message circles.

National Federation of Spiritual Science Churches Maccabee Hall Pearl Dunahugh Davenport

Full Gospel Tabernacle Announces Sunday Services

The church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs Kingery as superintendent, preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m. An illustrated lecture on Creation is planned for Tuesday night and evangelistic services Friday night led by the pastor.

Full Gospel Tabernacle

Sweetland Methodist Congregation Schedule Announced

Morning worship and communion at 9 30 a m at Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church with Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by superintendent G L Sauer Epworth league meets at 7 30 p m The article notes services and church activities for the day.

Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church G. L. Sauer Epworth League

Church worship at 11 a m led by Rev D F Landis

The Sunday morning service at the Church of the Brethren will be held at 11 a m with the Rev D F Landis as pastor delivering the sermon.

Church of the Brethren D. F. Landis

Varied church programs and social events listed

The community calendar details social nights for the Young People's leagues at Trinity Episcopal and First Christian, prayer meetings at several churches, a Davenport luncheon trip by the missionary society, Grace Lutheran Sunday school picnic at Weed park, and an array of church events at Zion Lutheran, Friends Church, Mulford Congregational, Salvation Army, First Methodist.

First Christian Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Helen Broadston Irene Browning Edith Broadston The Missionary Society Davenport Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Elsie Schultz Grace Lutheran Weed Park

Assembly of God Talks On Red Movement

The Rev. A A Buntenbach of the Assembly of God tabernacle will speak Sunday night on Will America Go Red and How Did This Movement Start. Morning worship is Accusations Should Not Be Mentioned Among Us with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Mrs Jess Greiner superintendent.

A. A. Buntenbach Assembly of God Tabernacle Mill Main Streets America Jess Greiner Tabernacle Salvation Army

Musserville Circuit Church Services Announced

The Rev William H Slack pastor of Musserville M E church lists Sunday services for the Musserville circuit High Prairie 9 30 a m worship with music Bible school 10 30 a m Island Methodist 10 a m Bible school in charge 11 a m worship with music Musserville 10 a m Bible school 6 30 p m Epworth leagues 7 30 p m evening worship with music Thursday 7 30 p m midweek devotional service and study.

William H. Slack Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church Musserville High Prairie Roy Baker Island Methodist Church J. H. Cross M. Musserville Methodist — Bible School Archie King Epworth

First Scientist in the Universe Evolves by Atomic Force

The Sunday lesson sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist discusses evolution in the universe including man. The golden text from Revelation 4 11 proclaims worthiness to receive glory honour and power for creation.

Churches of Christ Scientist

Berger to Speak at Montezuma Pastor Installation

Dr. David I. Berger of the First Presbyterian church and Synod moderator preached the sermon at the installation of Rev. Donald Schroeder as new pastor of Montezuma First Presbyterian church on Thursday night.

Berger David I. Berger First Presbyterian Church Synod of Iowa Donald Schroeder Montezuma Mr. Schroeder

Enrollments Grow as City Bible Schools Advance

Three Bible schools reach final weeks and a fourth enters its second week with over 350 students enrolled across the four programs. First Presbyterian reports 44 with perfect attendance after one week, total enrollment 66. Closing program set for July 3 at 7 30 p.m. public invited. United Brethren Garfield and Franklin schools schedule closing day programs next Friday with 78 159 and total enrollments noted.

First Presbyterian School United Brethren Garfield Franklin United Brethren School

Founding of Lone Tree Abner Lodge No 535 Masons

The Masonic lodge plans a fortieth anniversary celebration for Abner Lodge No 535 on June 25. A banquet for members and their wives will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic dining room, followed by a program of toasts and music. The lodge was organized June 25, 1895 with 15 charter members, four surviving from that group, including Jacob Estle, J H Krider, J C Newton, and William Sims. Current membership stands at 89.

Lone Tree Abner Lodge No. 535 A. F A. M Jacob Estle J. H. Krider Morning Sun J. C. Newton Los Angeles Cailiff William Sims Riverside

Hearing on Durant Bank Sale Set for June 26

Tipton report notes a Wednesday morning hearing is scheduled for June 26 on Liberty Trust and Savings Bank of New Liberty to buy the Durant Savings Bank building and fixtures. The offer stands at 5000 dollars for the building and 1500 dollars for the fixtures.

Tipton Liberty Trust and Savings Bank of New Liberty Durant Savings Bank Liberty Trust and Savings Bank

Beth el A M E Church Sunday Services and Clinton Delegates

Bethel A M E church holds Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 45 led by Rev W F Ogleton with a sermon The Endeavor will elect a delegate to the district convention in Clinton next Tuesday The Missionary society meets at 7 30 before the service to elect a delegate Also delegates depart Monday for Clinton.

Bethel A. M. E Christian Endeavor W. F. Ogleton Endeavor Clinton The Missionary Society

Local Union Sunday Night Services Planned in Muscatine

The Ministerial Association lists July and August union vesper services in Muscatine. Two services each Sunday night 6 30 to 7 30 p m on Jefferson school lawn and Weed park band stand with rain plan moving to nearby churches. A single June 30 service at Bethel A M E raises funds for the A M E church program in Muscatine.

Muscatine Ministerial Association Jefferson School Weed Park Park Avenue Methodist Church Jefferson United Brethren Church Weed Park Service W. S. Bovard Methodist Board of Education David I. Berger W. B. Milne W. L. Shantz B. F. Schwartz F. C. Scott Leland Lesh Tom Foglesong D. I. Berger F. G Scott Hutchison W. H. Slack James Worrell George Evans Bethel A. M. E Museatine

Buffalo Township Farm Bureau Meeting Draws 150

The Blue Grass community hall hosted 150 attendees for a Buffalo township Farm Bureau gathering. Speakers included Walter Dietz and Herbert Plambeck. Mrs. Harold Tucker outlined the women's program. Music by Alvin Kelly and movies by Otto Plagman complemented ice cream and fruit.

Blue Grass Buffalo Township Farm Bureau Walter Dietz Scott County Farm Bureau Herbert Plambeck Harold Tucker Buffalo Township Ladies’ Division Alvin Kelly Otto Plagman Davenport Henry F. Booch Phi Omega’s Gladys Chambliss Ruby Ott

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First Baptist Walnut St. Baptist First First Presbyterian David Berger Mualford Cong Gospel Tabernacle Mr. Shoppa Kossack Arlington Heights Keota Pastor Park Ave Nazarene Church St. Mathias St. Mary’s Sweetland Methodist Church of Brethren St. Mary’s Altar Guild Mathias Old Diamond Zion Lutheran Church Council of the Assembly of God Holiness Young People’s Legion M. E Virginia Masonic Lodge Abner Lodge Durant Bank Mary Baker Eddy Buffalo Meeting Township Farm Bureau Journal Muscatines First Funeral Home Esmmortal
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