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Newspaper

Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1936

Page

4

Golgotha the World’s Largest Crucifixion Painting in Chicago

A 195x44 foot painting by Jan Stayka titled Golgotha, depicting the crucifixion, has been exhibited in Chicago after being found in a South Side storage house. Painted in Rome and Palestine over years at an estimated cost over $100,000, the work was created for a Chicago Columbian Fair in 1893. Proceeds from the current exhibition go to charity and the painting is now owned by Frank Masterson of Chicago.

Chicago Jan Stayka Rome Palestine Frank Masterson

Reading the Wall in Dust and Flood Warnings

The author likens America to Belshazzar, urging action on land misuse. Dust storms and floods signal warnings from Nature as man-made factors magnify damage. Calls for erosion control reforestation flood management and prudent land use to avoid escalating disasters and costly consequences.

Belshazzar Uncle Sam Southwest Maine Ohio China

Young Sportswoman Featured In National Championship

Puzzle list and clues reference a U S women’s national championship appearance for Phantom and multiple word meanings across sports and general terms. The readable lines mention a girl athlete excelling in sports and participation in a national event with Uncle and other entities implied.

Easter Services and Programs at Local Churches

Franklin and Central report for Easter week with Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 at First Friends Corner. Programs include recitations songs scripture prayers and a long civic Easter program planned by the youth groups. Easter sermons, choir premieres, and broadcasts are announced along with other church activities.

Easter Services at First Methodist Church

Easter morning services begin with sunrise prayer at 6 30 led by J B Hunt. An Easter breakfast at 7 served at cost to those with reservations. The pastor presents The Love Watch by Walter Allen Knight. Orchestra plays at 9 before Sunday school.

First Methodist Church J. 8 Hunt Walter Allen Knight

Easter Sunrise and Morning Services Planned

The Easter sunrise service at 6 30 is led by the young people's Christian Endeavor. A brief pageant titled Easter tide will follow with tableaus and music. Easter morning service starts at 9 30 with Bible school and baptismal service. The pastor will speak on Resurrection Wonders and 30 members will receive church fellowship. Special Easter music directed by Miss Mabel Harting. Evening service at 7 30 features Song service and another sermon.

Bible School Mabel Harting

Jefferson Crawford Its Bible school service schedule

The notice lists church services at Jefferson and Crawford Its Bible school with Ira Cole leading morning worship at 9 30 a m and a Lord's Supper. A 10 30 a m sermon titled Be Ye Reconciled to God and special Easter music follow, with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Louise Stripe, and an 7 30 p m evening service with song and orchestra and a sermon The Road to Loving Hearts Baptism is at the place Rev Father Robert L Gallagher pastor Also announced are Sunday service hours at 8 and 10 a m

Wade K. Ramsey W. E. Marbourh Christian Endeavor Louise Stripe the Ploce Robert L. Gallagher

Easter church services crowd area with sunrise and gospel drama

Multiple churches list Easter programs across streets including Main Harrison Tyler and Jefferson. Services cover 6:30 sunrise, 9:30 Sunday school, 10:30 worship in English and German, Easter breakfast, baptism and reception of members, choir anthems, no evening service, and a 2:30 gospel drama It Happened in Judea directed by Flo Bichar with fifteen characters.

Main and Harrison Sts S. Egger Jefferson St Maple Ave Paul W. Sharp Chester Greenewald Blaine and Center Sts Farly Gospel Epworth League Judea Flo Bichar

Easter Program at Local Church This Sunday

Cor Crawford and Taylor streets. B A Rodgers, superintendent of same officers as usual. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Easter program at 10 45 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m.

Easter Sunrise Service and Choirs at South Washington

At 7 a.m. Easter sunrise service on Crawford street led by John H. Lamy features The Triumph theme. Junior choir sings Glad Easter Bells. senior choir performs Christ the Eternal and Awake Thou That Sleepest. Mrs. Purmort plays O Filii et Filiae Handel and Easter Morning. An Easter breakfast follows in the social room. Church School meets at nine. Endeavor societies at 6:30 p.m. Orchestra gathers Monday at 7.

Redeemer Handel Malling Rcters Church School

Revival services continue at local church this week

Lower pastor announces revival services ongoing tonight and Sunday night at 7 30 with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 39 A decision on extending the revival will be announced Sunday night Public is invited St Marks Lutheran Edgar E Snyder D D pastor.

Pentecostal Mission North Market St Bro Joseph Smith Defiance Ira R. Stemen Cor E. Syc Tyler Sts O. O. Lower

Easter Worship and Baptism Services Almanac

Easter worship begins at 4 30 a m with a sunrise youth meeting led by Miss Betty Borchers. The Sunday school program opens at 9 30 led by Mr Keil. A trophy for sportsmanship will be presented to the Sunday School Basketball team. Easter worship at 10 45 features Dr Snyder on The Glory of the Resurrection and organ and choir pieces by Yon Bach Ottenwalder. Baptism for children at 2 30 p m and confirmation at 7 30 p m include choruses from Adoremus Te. Holy Communion in morning and evening services.

First Friends Corner Pranklin Central O. H Alice C. Trader Lester Boyd Christ Christian Endeavor Ralph Taylor Charlotte Matthews Genie Murphy Joan Carter Dickie Matthews Robin Winifred Campbell Lewis Allen Paul Gene Matthews Joan Conley Dave Dougal Bobby Wolier Louise Winters Charles Matthews Betty Bell Raymond Riley Patty Taylor Jesus Donald Conley Paul Gene Dougal John Adams Oui Dorothy Campbell Ladies Aid Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran W. Maple Taylor H. Kramer Dorothy Seam Helen Miller WLW W. A. Maier Lutheran Church of the Missouri Synod St. Olaf’s Lutheran F. M. Christiannsen Concordia College Fort Wayne America United States Europe P. Mascagni John W. Danford Charles Cooke Harvey Gaul Johnston Ditenwalder Oreste Ravanello Dubois Handel J. Alford Breese Betty Borchers Keil Knapp Daniel J. Evans Venedocia Snyder J. S. Bach Ottenwalder Clokey Claussmann Gloria Peccia Robert Atkins Hartmann

Convoy Grange to Present Program at Pomona Night

Among Granges of This County the Junior Grange of Convoy led by Miss Betty Young will present a half hour program at Pomona Grange Van Wert on Wednesday evening April 15. Convoy Grange Music a cake walk and spell bee will be features of the Convoy town hall entertainment next Tuesday evening at 8 30. The public is invited.

Convoy Junior Grange of Betty Young Pomona Grange van Wert Convoy Grange Convoy Town Hall

Fragmented 1946 notes mix sports slang and vague headlines

A collage of dubious trivia covers Red Cross fundraising risk, baseball slang, gas tank tests, ghost writing, Nebraska paper lighting matches, a film backed by A U T, and a European judge’s remark on a woman trying hats for hours.

Nebraska NVA Service, Inc

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Golgotha U.S U. S Spain John MC Crae Diairigie EC Christian Science Society Central Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company Jefferson and Mainsts van Wert Gospel Union First Methodist First Evangelical Church of Christ Jefferson and Crawford Ira Cole St. Marys Catholic St. Peters Evangelical Church of the Nazarene S. E. Durbin South Tyler St E. Durbin Euclidave Elmer You Frank Wade First United Brethren M. E First Baptist First Presbyterian Central Mission of Friends St. Marks TIMES BY Walliams Fri Adel Red Cross Italy
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