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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
3
A playful column lists A to Z observations about weather, people, and daily quirks. It cites locales like Slowa Avenue and Johnson House construction, notes from Mrs. Baker, Rev. W. J. Stevens, and Leonard Lackey at Wingas Café, and riffs on coffee and cats, ending with a wink at Yawns and Zs. Weaving humor with local names and places, the piece reads as a light, period voice column about town routines.
An essay argues that Mexican bull fighting transcends sport and embodies a rigid, classical national tradition akin to a ballet, portraying the ritual drama surrounding the event.
Dr Isaac Adams of Boston patented a nickel plating process in 1869 and faced a contested patent that was ultimately sustained by the U S Supreme Court, affirming his claim to the invention.
A religious study outlines Zechariah’s call to righteousness amid rebuilding in Jerusalem. It contrasts true national greatness with justice, love, and brotherhood, urging daily seeking of God and adherence to His standards through Scripture, Psalm 24, and Zechariah.
Church schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 Morning worship 10 45 Youth meeting 6 30 Evening service 7 30 Sermon topic Moses on Trial Organ prelude Barcarolle Evening Hymn Anthem The Light of the World Solo Marguerite Utter Vocalist and postlude by Wenidell Pider music director Shirley Dunlap organist Thomas Polk pastor The Lord will judge his people Heb 10 30 31 All welcome Bible school 9 20 am worship 10 45 am 1 30 pm gospel service 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer service Paul H White pastor.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr Miller preaching The Lost Water Pot Youth Fellowship at 6 40 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev Smith The Dreamer Young adult group at 8 00 Organ preludes and offertories feature selections by Shelley Guiraud and others with Kathleen Gravy Elouise Sorden and John Yousling among the performers.
The Trinity Lutheran Church announces a sermon on the value of a guilty conscience based on Psalm 61 10 to 12. The schedule lists Saturday 10 confirmation class Sunday 10 Sunday school 10 adult class 10 and gospel service. A repeat showing of Reaching From Heaven is set for Wednesday May 12 at 8 p m. J H Beiderwieden is the pastor.
Rev McPeek and wife lead a splendid revival at Christian Tabernacle with evening services daily except Saturday at 7 30. Sunday schedule includes Bible school 9 45 morning worship 11 sermon The Potter s House young peoples service 6 30 evangelistic 7 30 sermon Man You have an appointment Reverend McPeek will preach both sermons.
St James Church announces Masses at 7, 8, and 10 a m on Sunday with the 10 o’clock service a high mass led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor.
Sabbath school at 2 p m followed by sermon at 3 p m led by pastor H R Coats at the Seventh Day Adventists on N Fifth Ave.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Lincoln Valley details Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Sermon You Cant Get Away With It Mr Martin Weston to represent the Washington Valley charge at the spring Town synod meeting April 27 29 in Quincy Hi The church will fulfill wishes by voting the Mercer of the Congregational Christian church Milo J Phillips pastor
A quotation attributed to Daniel Webster cautions that national prosperity depends on adherence to Biblical principles. It warns that neglect could bring sudden catastrophe and plunge the nation into obscurity, stressing enduring authority of scripture.
Taxpayers spend more than 30 million dollars each winter to clear snow and ice from state highways. The figure excludes expenses for keeping city streets passable.
The program includes Rainbow Over the Carlson River and The Incomparable Christ by Rev. David Currens of St. Louis with solo The Lord's Prayer by Forrest Walker and Fanfare by D Aubel. Youth Fellowship and prayer meeting led by Mrs. Bartholow, A Munson, Helen Caldwell, Irena Wabbena.
Sunday activities list worship times and services at Immanuel Lutheran and Calvary Baptist. The program includes morning music prelude offertory anthem and postlude, evening anthem and sermon topics, with names of organist Mrs. Charles McConnell and ministers Rev. Paul Wells and Rev. Wells.
The Church of Nazarene invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00. A Young Peoples meeting at 6 45 p m and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m follow. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. Sermon topics are The Heavenly Merchantman and The Moth Eaten Garment. Pastor C F Gieselman signs the notice.
The April 25 1948 Christian Science lesson sermon centers on Probation After Death with the golden text from John 5 21 and Luke 20 37 38. It cites Science and Health discussions on death and resurrection and asserts Mind and Life survive beyond the grave.
Visitors welcome each Sabbath morning and evening. Bible school at 1:00, morning worship at 11:60 with theme The Way of Life. Young people's meeting at 7:30 and evening worship at 8:00. Cottage prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 at Elizabeth Dawson’s home. Study II Samuel chapters 16 through 20. Basil McBee, pastor.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Sermon theme You Cant Get Away With It Washington Valley charge to attend spring synod meeting April 27 29 in Quincy Il delegate Mr Martin Westen will vote for merger of BE R and Congregational churches also church annual meeting to select officers upcoming prayer meeting April 29 at the pastor s home Floyd A Smith pastor Arthur Gorsh Sunday School superintendent
Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces events for the week. Bible school at 10:00, morning worship with message A Dead Man Carried Out at 7:30, gospel hour and singing fellowship. Junior choir practice Monday 7:30 directed by Lurene Booth. Wednesday 8:00 Fellowship hour. Pastor B G Hall promotes outreach Why Wait until you are dead to come to church.
Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. for all ages with classes and instructors. Public worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The Story of Jonah by Austin J. Evans. Memorial organ solos to include My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice Saint-Saens To The Evening Star Wagner March of the Priests Mendelssohn and cathedral chimes Eternal Father Strong To Save. Junior MYF 6:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday 7 p.m.
The West Chester Federated church lists Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. A 7:30 p.m. evening service follows, with Rev. Hiram Phillips of the Federated church delivering a sermon. A mission study class meets April 28 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Keith Stewart leading.
A church announces 9 45 Sunday school election of officers 12 90 basket dinner 2 00 and a church meeting to elect church officers Every member and friend is urged to attend.
A fragment notes 7:30 Sunday school and evening worship services for Max Waterhouse with a Sunday School superintendent listed.
Sabbath school at 10 led by Mrs William Trotter and Mrs Max White. Morning worship at 11 with Rev Kart Megdel sen in charge in pastor's vacation. Y P C U and Pioneers at 6 30. You are invited to come.
Crawfordsville Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 a m youth groups at 7 00 p m and union services at 8 00 a m led by minister Clifford Ott.
Bible school at 9 45 with lesson God s Standard for Life Juniors at 7 60 U P Fellowship at 7 00 devotional led by Russell Monson Union service at 8 00 at the Methodist church Rev Clifford Ott in charge Prayer and Bible study hour Sunday evening May 2 Rev Charles P Ford of Lemmon will speak May 9 Mother s Day service at 11 00 and the Jaccalaureate for the class of 1948 in the school house Daniel Knox Ford minister
The United States faced the era’s most destructive disasters in 1947 with 287 catastrophes requiring Red Cross aid in the first 11 months. The organization allocated over 10 million dollars aiding 305,682 people across 46 states and Alaska, as it seeks 75 million dollars in March for ongoing relief services.
The electrical manufacturing sector is forecast to produce 750 300 television sets in 1948, compared with 170 000 in 1947 and 6 500 in 1946, signaling rapid postwar demand and capacity growth.
A brief caution urges awareness of repeated self deception as a bad habit. It compares turning off the alarm of conscience to sleeping past temptations. The piece warns that yielding to temptation invites further troubles and repeated lures.
A magnet expert from a major electrical firm states that a sufficiently thick sheet of iron near a magnet acts as a shield. Magnetic lines of force are diverted through the iron and do not reach beyond it.
A simple home tip shows how to loosen stuck jar tops and bottle caps. Light a match and run it around the edge of the top until it turns easily, saving time versus heating scalding water.
A brief guide to creating memory books for children. It suggests collecting keepsakes from birth celebrations such as congratulatory letters, birth announcements, and small mementos. Encourages assembling a scrapbook with items of personal significance for future years.
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