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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
5
A Des Moines based discussion by Rev. Robert W. Thompson on the upcoming Sabbath School lesson. He examines how biblical guidance can address contemporary issues facing families and communities. The talk emphasizes practical applications and moral discernment drawn from scripture.
The sermon argues Amos and Hosea condemned social injustice and religious pretense, urging righteousness as God’s guiding principle. It notes contemporary parallels with national leaders’ excess, calls for awakened conscience, and cites Amos 6:1-6 and Hosea 6:1-6 as key lessons for April 27.
Ground was broken on Knoxville Iowa 1924 paving program. The project covers forty to sixty blocks with homeowners paying a set portion of costs. Four block strip will connect Advent Church area to Columbus road. Future blocks on East Robinson Street and near Hawkeye mill were planned. Local labor will be used and city aims for strong paving status by fall.
Hundreds of women executives and Girl Scouts from Chicago and surrounding towns will gather for a five day conference starting April 28. Mrs. Herbert Hoover is president and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge is honorary president. Subjects include budgeting plan by laws revision and committee reports. The event ends with a rally of 3 666 Girl Scout troops and honors for community service workers.
The annual report from the chief of the leper colony shows 213 more inmates in 1923. By December 31, 1923 the total reached 5,445, with 2,697 men 1,440 women 802 boys and 506 girls.
Child film star Jackie Coogan launches a nationwide effort to gather a million dollars worth of food for Near East Relief. In San Francisco he appeals from the Civic Centre steps drawing crowds, milk donations, and money from business leaders and families. The campaign continues in major cities, ending with a voyage to deliver aid to Syria, Greece, Palestine and Armenia.
The Prairie Flower BPU begins a two group contest next Sunday evening led by Velma Booth and Ralph Unthank. Points awarded for attendance on time participation and scripture recitation, with a five point bonus for prompt leadership. The contest ends the last Sunday in June and the losing side entertains winners.
An announcer invites Bay County residents to Pleasant Hill Christian Church for an all day event on Sunday April 27 with offerings for benevolences and a luncheon at noon. Rev Shelly of Washington Church of Christ preaches at 3 00 pm with services also at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. Bible school at 10 00 am.
Chester Baptist Church asks all to attend Sunday school at 10:00 and morning service at 11:00 on the subject Patience. B Y P U meets at 7:00 with Misa Ruth Fabrick leading. The Wellman Y P U plans to join. Evening service at 8:00 features Mrs Millie speaking on Love in Action. Rev C FE Hiilis welcomes all.
Bethel Presbyterian announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 o'clock.
New Haven Baptist invites all to Sunday School and preaching at 2:00 PM led by Mrs. Hillis with the sermon titled Divine Certainties. Rev. C F Hillis serves as pastor and extends the invitation.
Sunday school at 2 p.m. and preaching service at 3 p.m. at Haskins Presbyterian Church.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m subject Mistaken Magnitudes choir and organ preludes and antiphons listed. Evening service at 7 30 p m with subject Who Wins the Race. Leaders Helen Mauthe and Queen Bather Standard tearers. Music by Adams Male Quartett and Stebbins quartette, postludes by Tellman Parker and Nevin. W W Bowers pastor Jenet Miller director of music Mary Kunter organist.
A Christian Science Chapel invites all to a service on the topic Everlasting Punishment. Golden text from Lamentations 3:39 40 and responsive reading from Isaiah Shr. 9 18 24 guide the message as worshippers search their ways and turn to the Lord.
The article notes women show steady influence in the church with 33 sunrise attendees, 182 in Bible school, 15 additions, and two large audiences. It urges greater participation next Lord's Day, invites all to the 9:45 training sermon on The Power of Forgiveness, and mentions Easter cantata with Mr. Martin directing the choir.
Pastor C. F. M. John D. Kern laments irreverence in homes and state, urging greater reverence toward God’s house and service. He notes Catholics set a higher example in respect to reverence and the day of God.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 11 with a sermon on did not our hearts burn within us while he talked on the way Evening service at 7 30 text Jesus speaks with his apostles at the sea of Tiberias Monday evening various boards and leagues assemble pre pare reports for the May quarterly conference Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 and Thursday stewardess board meets at Sister Emma Halls home under Sister Hattie Crayton with J B Easley in charge
Sabbath school at 10 o'clock public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m conducted by the pastor prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening
The Hurst United Presbyterian Church lists a full slate of services for Sunday including Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning preaching at 11:00 a.m. junior missionary society and YP at 6:30 p.m. evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. with morning and evening messages by the pastor. Music features multiple anthems and organ preludes and postludes led by Rev J Reade McCrory and music director Carolyn Hamilton.
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m, public worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m. Sermon topics: The Individual Member's Relationship to the Church program and Luke 24 28. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Willard Wylie, Pastor.
The church announces a Sunday school at 9 20 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m B P U at 6 46 p m and evening worship at 7 26 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m The message warns irreverence toward God will lead to consequences.
Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 p m led by George Dodds invites all to come and fellowship with the church group for spiritual guidance and community.
Prairie Flower church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening services at 8 p.m. A.B.Y.P.U. group leads at 7:30 p.m. Budget soliciting committees to be named Sunday morning. Pastor A J Unthank cites Gideon’s army as example of faithful service.
Bethel Methodist holds Sunday school at ten o'clock and preaching at eleven o'clock with Rev. Dillon in charge. Congregation urged to attend.
Warren Letts of Columbus Junction visited the city on business as a Frigidaire rep introducing a new home refrigeration system in the region. The Filbinney Furniture Company will handle the device locally.
The pastor continues a series titled The Message of Numbers at the morning service. Evening service explores Anas er Message. The church invites all to worship with a musical program including preludes, anthems, and postludes performed by a listed choir and organist under Pastor F. W. Eastwood and Mrs. J E Ream as director.
In Chicago a waiter proposed buying a painting on installments at the Art Institute, applying home bond and auto purchase ideas to art. The half length Civil War era costume portrait attracted his eye, marking his first institute visit as he inquired about the price.
A buyer offered $10 weekly payments for a $175 photograph, keeping the image until paid. The seller accepted the plan, the buyer completed payment, and he was later offered double the original price for the item.
The text notes primitive pins used to hold garments before needles and thread. It cites the brass wire pin origin in England in 1826 and the first drill eyed needles produced the same year using stamping machinery.
A playful Wilmington News Journal quip ponders whether feathers improve birds and jokes a man’s adage was proven false when his wife struts off with a newer, feathered “tit.”
A pithy remark by Mise Cayenne notes Columbus faced a cold reception in America. The quip imagines the explorer ahead of his time, suggesting the continent wasn’t ready for his banquets or lecture tour.
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