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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
3
The renowned skeptic Robert Ingersoll was asked to give the funeral oration for a close friend's child. He offered a line equating love lost to love once felt with the mother left in sorrow. A child of God is said to see more on his knee than a philosopher on tiptoes.
The West Chester W.S.C.S. met in the church Wednesday afternoon with 27 members and one guest, Mrs. Charles Henix of Ukiah, California. President Mrs. Robert Stephens led the business meeting. devotions were by Mrs. Troy Foriash. program on Christian Opportunities in the Rural Church and The earth and her increase was led by Mrs. Walter Bauer assisted by Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse and Mrs. Troy Jorinasn. Recreation was led by Mrs. Walter Duvall and refreshments were served by several members.
Thirty five members of the Washington saddle club met at the Legion hall for a business meeting led by president Mrs. Marvin Warnock. They planned a Sunday April 18 trail ride and later socialized with pie and coffee after home movies by Mrs. Ahrens.
The Washington Township Rural Homemakers met with Mrs Lester Luckenbill yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Gerdes presided over the meeting and the election of the chairman for next year was held. Mrs. Clovee Stewart was elected chairman and Mrs. William Crayne will be publicity chairman. Ruth Foster presented the lesson on More effective house keeping methods. Mary Shields assisted the hostess in serving refreshments.
The D A P club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Will Roberts home with Mrs George Canott as president. Five new members were initiated: Mrs Sam Canott, Mrs John Frame, Mrs Clarence Kauffman, Mrs Bryce Lord, and Mrs Duane White. Thirteen members and seven children attended. refreshments were served.
The lesson surveys the return of Jews from Babylon under Cyrus 536 BC, the decree to rebuild the temple, delays caused by Samaritans, and the later completion under Haggai and Darius. It highlights faith, purpose, and the biblical call to steadfast labor for God's house.
A moral reflection notes that success in advancing Christian education will influence future generations' ability to enjoy a society without religious distrust, racial prejudice, or class bitterness underlining the author Itier W Head's message.
The record notes the meeting adjourned and that the next session is set for April 27 with Mrs. Wilbur Thompson scheduled to attend.
A compact firefly emits a glow that, given its tiny size, rivals the output of the strongest human dynamos when scaled for comparison.
Morning worship begins at 9 45 with Bible school and 10 45 union evening service. Sermon titled God Seeking Man. Music features organ preludes and postludes by Beethoven Mendelssohn and Schumann. Wendell Rider directs music, Shirley Dunlap plays organ, Thomas Polk is pastor.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Washington holds Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m with sermon Sentiment Is Not Enough Union evening service at 7 p m featuring Dr Howard Thurman. The Women’s Guild will send delegates to the Tipton regional synodical meeting with Mrs Kermit Klopfenstein as delegate and Mrs Ted Zieglowsky alternate. Milo J Phillips is the pastor.
The Church of Nazarene announces Sunday morning worship at 6:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. young peoples service, evening evangelistic service at 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer at 7:39 p.m. Special music featured in all services. Pastor C. F. Gieselman invites all to attend.
Immanuel Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m divine worship at 7 30 p m and a quarterly voters meeting immediately after the service Pastor L M Bleichwehl leads the congregation in worship and business.
St James Church schedules masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with the 10 o clock service designated high mass led by Rev H J Corocoran pastor.
The Seventh Day Adventists schedule Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and a sermon at 3 p.m. with H. R. Coats serving as pastor. Community members are invited to attend.
Sunday sermon themes focus on The Vision Of Joy Ever lasting from Isa 36:10. Confirmation class on Saturday. Sunday school and gospel service listed, with times. A repeat showing of Reaching From Heaven is planned at Trinity Lutheran on Wednesday evening May 12. Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden invites unaffiliated locals to join.
A Calvary Baptist passage cites a Bible verse affirming God’s truthfulness and faithfulness. The quoted line asks if God has spoken and not acted, underscoring a message about divine reliability and fulfillment of promises.
The April 18 1948 Christian Science weekly lesson sermon centers on the Doctrine of Atonement. The golden text proclaims there is one God and one mediator, Christ Jesus. Biblical citations include Jerusalem’s restoration and salvation through God.
The notice invites all to a friendly church with 8:30 a.m. Bible school for all ages and 10:45 a.m. morning worship. An evening gospel service follows, with a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday session by Rev. Roger Gilbert for the European Christian Mission using slides. Paul H White, pastor.
United Presbyterian announces a full schedule with Bible school at 9:45 AM, morning worship at 11:45 AM, YPCA at 6:30 PM, union evening service at 8 PM led by guest speaker Dr Howard Thurman. Choir rehearsal 7:15 PM, midweek prayer 7:30 PM. Prelude and offertory pieces listed for the service.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr Roy J Smith preaching. Burlington district Methodist Youth Fellowship conference at 3 2 p m. Union service at 8 90 p m features Dr Howard Thurman speaking. Organ preludes and anthems include The Church's One Foundation and All in the April Eve. Schreiner Solo, The Lord's Prayer and Triumphal March. Ministers listed as Fred Kik Miller and Walter A Smith. Organist John Yousling. Director of music Elouise R Soerden.
Visitors are welcome to all services with 14 00 at Trible School 11 90 morning worship Playing schedule includes 8 00 evening service and 8 00 Thursday cottage prayer at Rev McBee home Basil G McBee pastor Study St Samuel chapters 11 through 15.
The Presbyterian church schedules morning worship at 10 45 a m with preludes and postlude pieces by Ashford and Lord Dismiss Us. Evening hour dismissed. Westminster Youth Fellowship meets 4 30 with guest invitation. Wednesday prayers at 9 20 a m. Sam Munson leads Sunday school, Helen Caldwell directs the choir, Trene Wubbena is church secretary.
The text outlines a Sunday school at 8:45 with morning worship at 19:45 and youth fellowship at 1:20. Evening church night fellowship occurs in dining rooms at 7:20 followed by a Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:15 and choir practice at 8:15. Morning music includes Prelude The Bells of Aber gover, Barcarolle offertory, and sermon What Is a Christian by Rev. Wells plus a church night fellowship hour.
Monday night Friendly Bible class party features a dinner and entertainment by men and women following their contest loss. Friday at 12:45 the Women’s Missionary society meets with Mrs Genkinger and Mrs Coppock hosting assisted by organist Mrs Charles McConnell and Rev Paul K Wells.
The Christian Tabernacle announces a full week of services led by Rev and Mrs F B McPeek starting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Morning worship at 9 45 a m Young peoples service at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m Special services promise singing and a lively clear message The pastor W J Stevens invites all to attend
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 80 a m announced by Milo J Phillipi pastor The Valley aid is represented by Mrs Lyle Conklin and Miss Helen Crawford at the Iowa Woman s Guild regional meeting in Tipton on Wednesday April 21.
The notice announces 10 a m Sabbath school, 11 a m worship with Mrs. M. McDowell as pianist, and an 8 p m junior fellowship. Evening service follows. A second film We Too Receive based on wartime events will be shown, highlighting missionary impact. Federated church services led by Pastor Hiram Phillips and superintendent John McDowell.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. sermon “The Book of Truth” third in five about The Best of the Old Testament. Rosemary Jenkins violin solo The Angel's Serenade. Memorial organ pieces My Task and Choeur de Peplerin. Wanaus District youth rally in Washingtons 8 30 and 7 46. District conference Mount Pleasant Tuesday 1 15 to 4 30. Tom Brenneman show Tuesday p m schoolhouse WSCS chaired by Mrs Clarence Richards. Jack Ross master of ceremonies. Choir practice Thursday 7 p.m.
Pleasant Hill Christian reports Sunday school at 19:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m with no evening service. The church notes ongoing landscaping work expected to improve grounds and invites more spring planting and plans for fall projects.
Local churches publish a weekly schedule for Crawfordsville and surrounding communities. Glenn Pratt leads Sunday worship with sermon It Is Later than you Think while Grace Hill and New Haven host 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship.
West Chester church services listed for 10:00 a m Sunday school supervised by Kenneth Cuddeback Esther Ellen Bauer pianist 11:00 a m morning worship led by Mrs Edgar Stewart choir Mary Ann Bauer pianist sermon This is Jesus the King of the Jews Evening services at 8:00 p m Federated church Burlington district spring rally Methodist Youth Fellowship at Washington Methodist church 8:00 p m Dr Roy L Smith Christian Advocate editor to speak R Vernon Pike minister
Crawfordsville churches announce Bible school at 9 45 with the lesson The Return From Exile Morning worship at 11 features special music and a sermon The Greatest Thing In The World A boys and girls sermon for all ages Juniors meet at 7 00 for all grade girls and boys U P Fellowship at 7 00 with Russel Monson leading a discussion on Spiritual Triumph Through Crisis
Plans for the Tom Brenneman radio show to be held Tuesday evening at the Ainsworth school have prizes donated by merchants. MC Jack North will host contests including funniest hats, youngest couple, greatest distance traveled, and a wishing ring prize with an orchid, sponsored by the W. S. C. S. of the Ainsworth Methodist church.
Graveside rites were held in Columbus City Cemetery for Rev. Orville G. Orcutt 69 of Mile, following a long illness. Born July 23, 1878, at Parkersboro, he was a prominent Iowa Methodist minister and held heads of several state organizations. Surviving are his widow formerly Miss Florence McSweeney, a son and two daughters.
Production of Universal-International's Pirates of Monterey at the State Theatre uses DDT on backdrop scenery wardrobe and gear in a California invasion scene. Maria Montez and Rod Cameron co star as the crew sprays insect killer to finish outdoor takes.
Sun Valley Idaho once featured the nation s first successful chair lift system and now operates a fleet of eight lifts all exceeding 1 200 feet in length confirming its status as a year round resort.
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