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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1934

Page

7

Rogation Days and Ascension Observances at Local Churches

Rogation days will be observed at Trinity Church Monday through Wednesday with special harvest intercession and processions to bless fields. Ascension Thursday will include morning holy communion and a 9 30 a m service by the Trinity auxiliary. Nearby churches plan Holy Communion, services, and guild meetings with sermons on religious themes and choir music.

Trinity Church Trinity Episcopal Church Women of the Trinity Puxiliary Stanley P. Jones St. Mary’s Altar Guild St. Vincent's Guild St. Margaret's Guild

Episco pal Church to Study Rural Problems Now

The National Council of the Episcopal Church plans two conferences to study rural problems ahead of its fifty first general convention in Atlantic City. Rev Goodrich R Fenner urges a back to the farm movement and notes rural needs and church neglect, with Rogation Sunday services on May 6 and rural work conferences planned for Madison Wisconsin and Evergreen Colorado under his leadership.

New York America Goodrich R. Fenner National Council of the Episcopal Church Atlantic City Fenner Episcopal Church Madison Wis Evergreen Colo Mr. Fenner

Board Sets Regular Meeting Night Schedule

The official board and the Industrial Society announce meetings on the same night and Thursday afternoon. The announcements indicate competing schedules and aim to coordinate attendance.

Industrial Society

Revival theme and church services across several congregations

The article lists Sunday worship plans at Mulford Congregational and multiple nearby churches led by pastors Blough Worrell Scott Landis Haefner and others. It notes times for morning and evening services Sunday school Epworth leagues Christian Endeavor and choir programs and upcoming Ascension events with community activities and lectures.

Evangelistic Meetings Set by Nazarene Church

The Rev Mrs Georgia Walraven of Des Moines returns to Muscatine to lead revival meetings at the Nazarene tabernacle on Sixth and Cedar, with Austin Taylor of Chicago in charge of singing. Meetings run nightly May 7 to May 27 except Saturdays, starting at 7 30 p m. Rev C Preston Roberts Iowa Nazarene superintendent will speak May 6 at 7 30 p m.

Georgia Walraven Des Moines Muscatine Nazarene Tabernacle Sixth and Cedar Streets Church of the Nazarene Walraven Austin Taylor Chicago C. Preston Roberts Iowa Tabernacle

Christian Church Conference Called Leaders to Speak

J A Dillinger secretary of the Iowa Christian Missionary society and P A Johnson secretary of the Congregational State Mission ary society will confer with trustees of the First Christian church at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon at 4 15 in the church auditorium. Tuesday night Christian churches from West Liberty Atalissa Nichols and Keithsburg will attend a fellowship pot luck supper at the church with coffee and dishes provided. Mr Dillinger will address the evening meeting to follow the supper.

J. A. Dillinger Iowa Christian Missionary Society P. A. Johnson Congregational State Missionary Society First Christian Church West Liberty Atalissa Nichols Keithsburg Mr. Dillinger

First Friends church to host services and events

The program at First Friends Church includes a 10 30 morning worship with Rev Richard Newby preaching and an evening service at 7 30. Bible school at 9 50 with Louis Herwig in charge. A young people rally to start at 2 00 led by Miss Ruth Stortz. Choir offerings include Have Thine Own Way and Hallelujah for the Cross.

Richard Newby Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends First Friends’ Church Bible School Louis Herwig Jacob Stellrecht Ruth Stortz

First Christian Church Publishes Sunday Schedule

The First Christian church announces the Sunday worship schedule led by Rev. Tom Foglesong with services at 9 45 a m 10 30 a m 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m The morning sermon is Mercifulness What Did Jesus Mean The Lord s Supper will be observed after the quotation Upon the First Day of the Week the disciples meant to break bread The evening sermon is A True Christian Layman by the same pastor

John Haefner Zion Lutheran Church Luther League Ladies’ Aid Bible School Christian Endeavor Congregation of the First Christian Church Tom Foglesong Jesus Foglesong

Jews Will Note Feast of Weeks Observance

Muscatine residents join a global observance of the Feast of Weeks also called Shavuot to be celebrated May 20. The holiday marks seven weeks after Passover, linking harvest thanksgiving with biblical law at Sinai and Torah readings in synagogue services.

Muscatine Sinai Ruth

Evening hour of worship with men's choir

A brief church notice invites attendance for an evening hour of worship in which the men's choir will sing.

Week of church services and activities across multiple congregations

Sunday masses at St Mathias and St Marys at 6 8 and 10. First Congregational holds communion service led by Rev Merrifield. First Methodist Episcopal and Grace Lutheran announce sermons and programs. Weekly calendar lists prayer services meetings choirs aids and social events with dates and host families.

Young People Rally Set by Springdale Friends Churches

The Springdale quarterly meeting of Friends churches will hold a Sunday rally at 2 30 pm at the First Friends church in Muscatine. Participants include Muscatine Bloomington Buffalo Springdale and West Branch with a musical program by the First church choir and orchestra led by Millard Mills. The Lone Road play by West Branch Christian Endeavor, directed by Mrs Willard Reynolds, will be performed. Ruth Stortz says the rally is open to the public.

Springdale Willard Reynolds Ruth Stortz Quarterly Meeting

Weekly YWCA Activity Schedule Explored

A detailed list of daily events at the YWCA highlights times for breakfast, swimming programs, gym sessions, dances, and Girl Reserve meetings across the week. Activities include matrons and employed girls programs, junior college dances, and high school swim and gym sessions with multiple locations noted.

Jackson McKinley, Jefferson and Washington Garfield Lincoln and Franklin Heinz

Religious Services and Meetings Announced Citywide

Bethel A M E Trustee club meets Tuesday 8 p m at Mrs. Robert Evans 602 West Fulham Ave. Midweek services Wednesday 7 30 p m. Missionary society Thursday. Rev Ernest Morgan to preach Sunday night at People's Mission 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m. Christian Science lesson Sunday on Everlasting Punishment with Genesis 18 25 and Luke 12 2 3 cited. Church of Nazarene Stewart Rd Oregon St 10 45 a m by Rev B L Wilson with 9 45 a m Sunday school and 2 p m children service and 7 30 p m evening sermon Eternity.

Holy Spirit Christians Leland H. Lesher Grace Lutheran Church Luther Men’s Club Philip Batchelor Oakland Drive Charles Brase H. J. Chant Ladies’ Aid Luther League Elfers Electric Shop Bethel A. M. E Robert Evans West Fulham Avenue The Missionary Society Ernest Morgan the People’s Mission Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Nazarene Tabernacle Announces Sunday Schedule and Revival

Sunday school begins at 9:45 and evening service at 7:30 with a sermon by Rev C Preston Roberts district superintendent Nazarene churches. Revival meetings start Monday May 7 at 7:30 p m and run each evening except Saturday through May 27.

C. Preston Roberts Nazarene Churches B. L. Wilson Nazarene Tabernacle

Services at Assem bly of God hall on Mulberry avenue

The Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by Superintendent Mrs. Jess Griener, a morning devotional at 10:45 a.m., and a young people's service at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. A. A Buntenbach will preach on God’s Blessing and How It Can Be Obtained with special musical numbers at 7:30 p.m. An intercessory prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at 1415 Logan Street. Evangelistic service planned for Friday at 7:45 p.m. The note ends with a proverb about a moth and light.

Pieter Smit Walnut Street Baptist Church Carson Kemp George C. Stebbins James McGranahan B. F. Schwartz First Methodist Biscopal Choi Speaks Helen Howe Lord Allitson Epworth Leagues Love Dr. Schwartz Young People’s Choir Jesus Crucified Adams Alice McFadden Raymond Zeidler Porter Lillian Hiller Jeanette Terry Ladies’ Aid Society W. F. Demorest Walter Hain W. H. Slack Musserville Methodist Church Bible School Archie King Epworth Assembly of God Mulberry Avenue Jess Griener A Buntenbach

Journal Will Present Sunday School Lessons

The Journal will print a series of Uniform International Sunday school commentaries by William Southern Jr a long time editor from Independence Missouri The first piece titled If Jesus Were Here Today will run next Friday to reach country readers before Sunday

Muscatine William Southern, Jr Independence Jesus

Tipton Male Chorus to Sing at Sugar Creek Church

The Tipton male chorus of 16 under Dr. Walker will perform at the first summer meeting of the Friendly Four at Sugar Creek Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 p m. The Friendly Four includes youth from Bennett South Bethel Sugar Creek and Rochester churches. Russell Beaner presides and D J Kelley of Tipton schools will speak on Equipment.

Tipton Dr. Walker Friendly Four Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church Bennett South Bethel Sugar Creek Rochester Russell Beaner D. J. Kelley

Ministers to Plan Summer Activities

Muscatine ministers gather at the YWCA Monday at 10 am to map summer objectives. Rev. D. F. Landis Leland H. Lesher and V. L. Shantz lead the program planning session.

Muscatine Ministerial Association D. F. Landis Leland H. Lesher V. L. Shantz

Bennett Methodist Church to hold 11 o'clock service

The Bennett Methodist Church will conduct an 11 o'clock service Sunday led by the Bennett-The Coe College gospel team. The announcement was made today.

Bennett Coe College Bennett Methodist Church

Gabriel Sisters in Circus Romance and Farm Plans

Donna Gabriel and Madline Siddal of Renfroe's circus impersonate Madeline to spare her during a farm weekend. Donna is drawn to Bill Siddal while Madeline pursues Don and flirts with Ned Trafford. A fall injures Donna, Madeline plans to return after healing, and Amos Siddal faces potential loss of farm control as Nub Planter sits in. Bill’s letter hints at Madeline’s continued absence and a hopeful reunion.

Donna Gabriel Madline Siddal Gabriel Sisters Renfroe Con David Donna Madeline Don Ned Trafford Amos Siddal Big Farm Bill Siddal Bill Amos Siddals Amos Rapscallion

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