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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
6
The United Brethren church in the Tri County area announces a preaching service at 11 a.m. and school at 9 a.m. all who have united with the church in the past four years are invited. The interior is being repainted and a large attendance is hoped for as the conference year concludes next Sunday.
Reed, pastor at the Presbyterian Church of Eton, announces a morning schedule with school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The message references passages about earthly things and spiritual focus, urging a chosen path away from worldly concerns.
A Lutheran service schedule includes English service at 2 p m and German services during a mission festival week at Cedar Falls area churches Readlyn congregation plans activities at the Bible school and age group events. Dorcas Lutheran aid announces aid to European families. Randalia Methodist and area churches list William Follmer as pastor.
The Bethany Lutheran Church announces a Friday service at 2 PM led by Pastor Nav Monsen. Theodore Askelson is noted among attendees or participants in the event.
The Maynard Churches hold an invitation for a dedicatory sermon at St. Pauls Lutheran with Rev. E Jourg and a Methodist service led by Follmer. Potluck dinner, coffee served, Ladies Aid to assist. The Brotherhood will manage contests and the Sunday school staff directs activities. A mission rally is set for Sunday June 27 on church grounds.
The Methodist church led by Rev George H Goodrick held morning worship at 9 45 with sermon on membership and opportunities to unite with the church. A large attendance reported with Sunday School at 10. Various classes and groups, including Mrs Idella, were noted as part of the program.
Wesleyan Methodist lists Sunday school at 10 a m and worship times with a cancelled Educational Service on June 22 due to Rev Freeborn's call to Syracuse. Midwest Youth Camp July 12 18 at Medicine Lake near Minneapolis aims to mold Christian character and fun. Methodist schedules morning worship at 10 30 and life compromises meditation. Mt Vernon annual conference June 22 27 will close Sunday services June 27 with Sunday school as usual. Grace Lutheran notes Bible class and divine worship on June 24 and Sunday school at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m worship.
The St Olaf Luther League will meet Sunday June 20 at 8 00 p m Programs include committee lists refreshments and youth fellowship The day features Sunday school at 10 00 morning service at 11 00 Jr and Sr Youth Fellowship at 4 30 p m War Goldsmith pastor St Olaf E O Ulring pastor services on June 20 include Luther League at 8 00 p m with choir practice. First Lutheran notes services on June 29 at 11 00 a m.
Emanuel Lutheran S J Merer pastor announces senior choir rehearsal Thursdays at 8 00 p m The Good Will society meets at the Childrens Home in Waverly Friday at 2 00 p m Sunday school teachers meet with Cordelia Schuchmann Friday at 3 09 p m Sunday school 9 15 a m Adult Bible class 9 45 a m Divine worship 10 30 a m Clear Lake Bible camp from June 20 to 26 young people will attend Congregational picnic July 18 at state park park auditorium services 10 00 morning worship sermon God the Father 11 00 Sunday school classes Baptism for presentors children this Sunday June 20 at 10 00 3 m service Sunday June 27 Conference Sunday 11 00 Sunday school as well No usual morning worship
Services at 10 00, for courage as many eat to attend the Conference Sunday service in Cornell chapel. Herman Ackman lay delegate to the annual conference will represent Strawberry Point church and participate in all conference business open to laymen. Nearly all conference sessions are open to the public. Congregational Christian Shaw pastor. Morning services 11 10. St Marys Catholic J P Fagan pastor Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 oclock.
The union reports a 9 45 a m worship service led by Rev Clifford F Perron followed by 10 30 am Sunday school. Daily Vacation Bible School runs Monday June 21 through Friday June 25 starting at 9 am each day.
Multiple Sumner churches announce schedules for worship and activities. including Sumner Churches with Rev Dimmlich and Rev H J Dietz, Evang United Brothern with Rev David Thompson, St John’s Lutheran led by M W Leeseberg, First Baptist under Rev William Jeschke, and St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran with Rev G W Nagler. Events include youth fellowships, Sunday schools, sermons, Masses, and vacation Bible school programs.
St John Lutheran led by Pastor H A Wilke schedules 10:00 a m Sunday school 10:15 adult Bible class and 11:00 worship with the annual all congregation picnic to follow the service. Afternoon activities continue.
A church and community board gives a weekly schedule: Monday 8:00 p.m. games for age groups. Monday Youth choir at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday a mother daughter banquet with Rev. G E Melchert of Waterloo as speaker. Tuesday 2:00 p.m. Circle IV W S C S guest at church. Methodist services include Sunday school 9 a.m., worship 10 a.m., Methodist Youth Fellowship 7:30 p.m.. Church of Christ services include Sunday school 10 a.m., worship 11 a.m. titled The Responsibility of Fatherhood, Junior Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m., Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m.. Tuesday Junior study and recreation hour at 7:00 p.m.
Oelwein area churches list weekly schedules including Sacred Heart Mass times 5:45 to 7:00 and confessions Saturday 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00. Also Latter Day Saints, Christian Science, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and other church events, pastors, sermons, Sunday school hours, and midweek activities noted.
The First Lutheran Decorah announces services with organist Mrs Schuchmann and choir, including Prelude in F and Cherubim Song. A trip to Clear Lake Lutheran Bible Camp is planned, Luther League shifts to Sunday evening next week, tea for Lutheran Welfare at 2 30 p m, choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p m, Sunday school picnic June 27, and bus charter interest for the Children’s Home Festival at Waverly July 11 with church office calls by June 27.
Grace Methodist Church hosts morning worship at 10 45 with minister James W Marlin delivering The Man Behind the Door The organist Evelyn Eck will present preludes and postlude The Sunday school opens at 9 49 led by General Superintendent Ray A Bell Seek MYF meets at 6 30 for young people fellowship and inspiration
The Assembly of God at 721 First St S W invites all to Sunday school at 4:00 PM, morning worship at 11:10 AM, evening service at 7:45 PM, Wednesday youth service at 7:45 PM, Friday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:45 PM, and Saturday children's story hour at 2:00 PM. Special music and old time Gospel preaching planned. today honors fathers.
The First Church of Christ led by Pastor R. LaVerne Ervin announces a full Sunday schedule. Morning programs include WMT Cedar Rapids inspirational Bible hour and Sunday school at 10:30 followed by congregational worship with the Lord's Supper and a stewardship sermon. Evening service at 7:30 features song, fellowship, and preaching. Additional weekly meetings and midweek Acts study begin Wednesday at 7:30, with senior choir rehearsal and elders meeting scheduled.
Rev Edward H Jennings C S R a Redemptorist priest of Chicago will lead a three day retreat at Sacred Heart Church on Sunday June 27 at 7 o'clock Mass for all women of the parish. He is praised as an outstanding speaker after recent priest retreats in the archdiocese. Non Catholic friends are invited.
Arlington reports the three weeks vacation Bible school at St John Lutheran closed Friday noon. Enrollment reached 75 pupils. Teachers in charge included Roberta Kamper Norma Behrens Marian Tresemer and Shirley Peeper. Certificates of attendance will be awarded next Sunday.
A TV column by Alice Burnside warns against tobacco and liquor temptations. A fable with a whisky flask and cigarette bet on luring youths ends with them joining to ruin youths nationwide. The Cornerstone invites attendance at a friendly church service in the community.
Mrs. Luther Crandall and a large group, including Mr and Mrs Roscoe Pritchard and Mrs Dwaine Ray, joined a Volga City picnic Monday to celebrate sister and aunt Mrs Ray Klingman’s birthday. The gathering also noted Mrs Wilder Mattocks at the Women’s Federation. Other relatives, including Mr and Mrs Fred Bushby and family, visited Mildred DeWald in Fairbank, while Diane Mattocks planned a visit to Postville to see aunt Mrs O H Elvers.
Dr John P Turner of Philadelphia board of education warns daylight saving disrupts student sleep. He notes many school children receive only six to seven hours of rest and show signs of nervous system strain due to the time shift.
A dense list of CBS MBS NBC and various local station programs across evening hours. Notable entries include news at 6:00 and 11:00, comedy and variety shows such as Jack Smith Danny Thomas and Vaughn Monroe, musical programs, and the Riviera Ballroom and Barn Dance lineups. The fragment presents multiple stations and time slots with programs and hosts listed.
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