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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

3

Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian Hero of Jeremiah’s Rescue

The Ethiopian eunuch Ebed-melech, in charge of the king's chambers in Jerusalem, rescues Jeremiah from a muddy dungeon after persuading King Zedekiah to spare him. God promises deliverance to Jeremiah for trusting in Him, while Ebed-melech's brave act becomes a timeless banner for faithful service and freedom through aiding others.

Jeremiah Ebedmelech Zebekiah Ebed-melech Bed-Melech Ebed. _Melech God Fred-melech Jerusalem

Social thought on society justice and immortality quoted

A collage of philosophical excerpts from Voltaire Hawthorne and Coleridge praising social life justice and the humanity of immortality. The reflections link divine design to social cohesion and the meaningfulness of living faith.

Coleridge

Calcium as a Chronicle of Early Humans

The text asserts calcium minerals are the most durable record of animal life and that large bones and teeth endure for millions of years. It claims the sole evidence of early humans over a million years consists of calcium bearing bones and teeth they left behind.

Christ the Light of the World Forgives Sin at Immanuels

A church announces its message of faith led by Pastor H. J. Anger. It proclaims only Christ as the solution against unbelief and sin, inviting worshipers to Immanuels at Jefferson and South Iowa avenue for pardon and peace.

Christ Immanuels Jefferson and South Iowa Avenue H. J. Anger

Church School And Morning Worship Services Noted

Church school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr Miller preaching Thou Art the Man The Methodist Youth fellowship Union service in Central Park at 7 30 p m led by ministers Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith Organist John L Yousling Director Elouise R Sorden The service features prelude Open Our Eyes and a March in Greenoe style selections by Kern and Macfarlane

Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship Union Central Park Macfarlane Kern Oe Hal Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John L. Yousling Elouise R Sorden

St James Masses at Six Seven Nine A M

St James Catholic Church schedules masses at 6 7 and 9 am with the 9 am service designated as high mass Reverend H J Corocoran serves as pastor

St. James Catholic H. J. Corocoran

Sabbath Services by H R Coats at Seventh Day Adventists

The Seventh Day Adventists on N. 5th Ave announce Sabbath school at 2 pm and a sermon at 3 pm led by Pastor H R Coats. Local worship schedule and church location noted for the afternoon service.

N. 5Th Ave H. R. Coats

Calvary Baptist Service Schedule and Pastor

Calvary Baptist invites all to worship with Bible school at 9 20 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m. An evening gospel service follows at 7 00 p m with a Wednesday prayer and praise service. Pastor Paul H White delivers the message.

Paul H. White

St Paul's Evangelical News: Services Schedule and Picnic

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed announces Sunday school at 16 am morning worship at 11 am and a children day program at 11 am Union services at 730 pm in Central Park. Young Peoples picnic at Silver Lake Sunday at 12 15 after worship. August service hiatus. resumes Sept 5. Milo J Phillippi pastor.

Central Park YMCA Silver Lake

Bible school and union services schedule

The notice lists 9:45 Morning worship at Christian Bible school and 0:45 Union evening services with Shirley Dunlap as organist and Thomas Polk as minister.

Bible School Shirley Dunlap Thomas Polk

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Services Theme Light of the World

The Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Divine Worship at 10:30 a.m. The sermon proclaims I am the Light of the World drawing on John. The piece decries global spiritual darkness and warns of a second and looming third world war.

St. John

Spirit is the August 8 1948 Christian Science lesson topic

The lesson sermon for August 8 1948 centers on Spirit with the golden text God is a Spirit and worship in truth. It cites Luke 4 and Matthew 8 passages and from Science and Health notes that all things are possible with Spirit and that healing transcends matter, reaffirming Christianity’s demonstrable power.

Christian Science Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Peter

Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule Prompted by Pastor C J Gieselman

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 0 0 and youth and junior service at 7 p m Evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m Thursday prayer service at 7 45 p m The pastor C J Gieselman invites all to attend these services.

Young Peoples C. J. Gieselman

Unafraid With God: Sunday School at Lutheran Hour

The notice invites worshipers to Sunday school at 11 a.m. with the theme Unafraid With God based on Psalm 46:1-3. If you have no church home you are welcome to attend at the Church of the Lutheran Hour where Pastor J. Ho Beiderwieden leads services.

Church of the Lutheran Hour J. Ho Beiderwieden

Morning Worship Service Announces Candidate for Pastorate

Sunday service at 10:45 includes Prelude and Offertory with McDowell organist Wm Graf as clerk Rev Wm J Grossheim presiding. Monticello church hosts a park union service at 7 30 after Westminster Fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 9 30 led by Mrs Sam Munson.

McDowell Orean McDowell Ss. A Munson Esther Gerdes Wm. Graf Wm. J. Grossheim Monticello Westminster Fellowship Group Park Sam Munson

Christian Tabernacle Church Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 11 99 a m day Young people service 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 45 p m Prayer and praise Tuesday 7 45 p m Mid week Bible study Thursday 7 45 p m Archie D Wilson minister W J Stevens pastor

Archie D. Wilson W. J. Stevens

United Presbyterian Sabbath Schedule and Service

The United Presbyterian Church invites worship with 9 45 a m Sabbath school 10 45 a m morning worship Rev Fred Blick preaches on A loving Invitation at morning service 6 30 p m Young People meeting and 7 30 p m Union service in Central Park.

Fred Blick Young Peoples Meeting

Country Churches Schedule Morning Worship and Sunday School

Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m. Children’s day sermon “If I Went To Sunday School” by Rev. Walter Smith of Washington. Next Sunday 9 30 a m at Valley during pastor’s absence. No services Aug 22 and 24. resumed Sept 5 at 9 30 a m. Milo J Phillips pastor.

Walter Smith Washington Ave Valley Milo J. Phillips

Never send him Bring him to church says eminent clergyman

An anxious mother asks what age to start church attendance. The eminent clergyman answers never start a child by sending him. He urges bringing the child to church instead. A 7:30 union service will be held at Federated Church.

West Chester Sunday Services and Fellowship Schedule

West Chester schedule lists Sunday school at 1 00 a m with Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent and Esther Ellen Bauer as pianist. Morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Mrs Edgar Stewart with Mary Ann Bauer pianist. Sermon titled The Fellowship of Service. Evening service at Federated church at 7 30 p m led by Ro Vernon Pike with Youth fellowship at 6 36 p m.

West Chester Lone Sunday School Kenneth Cuddeback Esther Ellen Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Ann Bauer Fellowship of Service Federated Church Youth Fellowship Ro Vernon Pike

Grace Hill and New Haven Church Services

Morning worship at Grace Hill 9 45 with sermon The New Testament Church at Rome. Sunday school at New Haven 11 01 and at Grace 11 00. Basket supper 7 00 for young adults at Grace Hill. Evening worship at Grace. Floyd A Smith pastor.

Gracke Hill Sew Haven Grace Grace Hill Floyd A Simith

Sunday School and Worship Service at Local Church

Sunday school at 10 4 a m topic Ebed melech the Ethiopian public worship at 11 am sermon Happy Go Lucky. The chair will sing Seek Ye The Lord by Roberts with Mrs Larry Trotter as soloist. Memorial organ by Mrs Charles W Rademaker playing Come Ye Disconsolate Andante Cantabile and Postlude EG by Nolte.

Ebed-meleeh Roberts Larry Trotter Charles W Rademaker Webbe Lorenz Nolte

Naval R4D Crash Near Hollywood Identifies 11 Victims

A naval investigator worked to identify 11 mutilated bodies recovered from a navy DC-3 transport wreck near Hollywood Florida after it struck a civilian trainer in flight. The twin engined plane was en route from Norfolk to San Juan when it crashed during refueling in Miami area. one student pilot and his instructor parachuted to safety.

Hollywood Fla Navy Miami Norfolk San Juan Puerto Rico Cmdr J. G. Pendergraph Norfolk Naval Air Station

Evangelist Lacour Leads Two-Week Wayland Meeting Series

Rev Lawrence L Lacour and a troupe of evangelists begin a two week series at Wayland on Sunday August 22. The group includes Rey Lacour and three helpers presenting sacred and classical music with harp piano marimbas trombone in varied services.

Lawrence L. Lacour Wayland Rey Lacour

Crawfordsville Churches Host Bible School and Service

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian hosts a Bible school at 9 45 with the topic Helping the Persecuted and classes for all ages. Worship service at 11 features a choir and a guest speaker Rev Arthur M Hughes of Weatherly PA. Mr and Mrs Ford and family are camping in the Black Hills. Methodist Sunday school at 10 has no service due to Rey Ott's vacation.

Arthur M. Hughes Weatherly Hughes Baby Ford Black Hills S. D Daniel Knox Ford

Ban on Quiz Programs Could Halt Giveaways Nationwide

Washington Aug 6 UP The federal Communications commission proposed a ruling to ban many quiz programs seen as violations of the radio lottery law. If adopted the edict would affect about 40 networks and hundreds of local shows that currently give away merchandise or money. Industry spokesmen say fall plans for new quiz programs would raise annual giveaways to about 2.5 million dollars.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Wi5 Commission

Coast Guard Academy History and Hamilton Hall Name

The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London Connecticut traces its founding to 1878. Hamilton Hall honors Alexander Hamilton first treasury secretary who established the coast guard in 1790. The four year program includes engineering military science culture and other professional subjects.

United States Coast Guard Academy New London Conn Hamilton Alexander Hamilton

Former Resident From Calif Visits Wayland

Gillie Frye of Compton California visits Wayland after leaving the town 35 years ago. The trip by motorcycle marks return to old neighbors as Mrs. Roths Garage site is noted and other local comings and goings are listed among relatives and friends.

Nellie Wittmer Wayland Gillie Fye Compton Calif Frye Roths Garage Albert Roth Waldo Boller George R. Boller Edgewater Beach Conesville Merry Eights Silver Lake Lee Graber Denver Cole John Graber Ella Shively Colo Clarence Berkhoff Karen Kay Kathy Washington Clair Sodergren

Governors Day at Clear Lake Draws Blue and State Officials

Gov Robert Blue and other state officials visit Clear Lake for the annual Governors Day celebration. The three day event opens with fishing and political talks as attendees gather in Clear Lake, In.

Governors Clear Lake Robert Blue

Night banquet promotes Clear Lake preservation gala

A Republican gathering hosts a buffet sponsored by the association for the preservation of Clear Lake. Blue will speak as several regatta races unfold on the lake. Attending party leaders include William Peardsley, Whitney Gilliland, and Ed Morrisey, with state officers Harry Linn Alfred Kahl and Rodney Selby also slated to attend.

Association For the Preservation of Clear Lake Blue William Peardsley Whitney Gilliland Glenwood Ed Morrisey Valeria House Secretary of Agriculture Harry Linn Alfred Kahl Public Safety Rodney Selby State Development Commission

White Roofs and Clothes Highlight Tropic Comfort

Historical note explains white roofs and walls reflect heat in tropical climates and long experience supports white clothing for warm weather. Paper comments on perceived advantages and traditional dress in tropical regions.

Free 1948 guide on better canning of peaches

Promotes a 32 page booklet Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits offering simple syrup adjustments to improve color texture and flavor in peaches and other jams jellies and pickles. Claims thousands of women prove the method and offers free copies by mail.

Also Mentioned on This Page

BIBLE Ollie Newton Matthew International Council of Religious Education WNU Dr. Newton Voeltaire Methodist Seventh Day Adventists Calvary Baptist Evening Gospel Ser St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Milo J. Phillippi Christian Immanuel Lutheran Church of Nazarene Trinity Lutheran Christian Tabernacle United Presbyterian Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Federated Church West Chester Methodist New Haven Ainsworth Methodist Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Rey Ott U. S. Coast Guard Academy Now John McDowell Peggy McDowell Ainsworth Happy Ye the Kathleen Pape Chicago Ellsworth J. Mitchell Sebastian Pape Mitchell Kathleen Goshen Ind Leo Wagner Richer Arthur Davison Near West Chester Homer Davison Homer Lloyd Driggs Ethel Cecil Hampton Ben Eicher Kauffman Sisters Helen Holmes St. Paul, Minnesota First Presbyterian Church Washington, Iowa Tom Duncan Fife Lite Bra
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