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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
4
A summary of educational material for August 11 focusing on Neil of Religious Education used in lesson subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Mission.
A sermon outlines Psalm 19 as threefold revelation of God: in nature, in His Word, and in the heart. It argues nature declares divine glory yet lacks redemption, while Scripture provides full revelation through law, testimony, statutes, and judgments guiding toward repentance, purity, and holiness.
The text asserts that unless a person becomes like a child and is willing to be taught they cannot enter the kingdom of heaven and extends this idea to music art knowledge and scientific agriculture, stressing humility as essential for learning.
The United States Bureau of Fisheries reports a dramatic rise in starfish numbers along the Long Island coast. Researchers note the surge could affect local ecosystems and fisheries.
Morning worship at 10 45 features the sermon Can God. Evening programs include a Young People's Crusader service at 6 30 and evangelistic service at 7 46 marking the end of three weeks of meetings. Rev. Bob Stevens will ask What is Revival or Revolution and address questions on faith and American stand. All are invited.
At 10:90 a.m. the church holds a Bible study hour followed by the worship hour. All are welcome. Rev. A. M. Malcolm serves as pastor.
Trinity Lutheran at 302 Second Street East holds morning worship at 9 15 A M led by Pastor William F Krueger followed by Sunday school at 10 30 A M.
The Church of Nazarene invites worship in Christian fellowship on this Lord's Day. Church school starts at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:60 A M. Gospel service at 7:30 P M with a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 P M Pastor James E F Morris leads the congregation.
Services will be held Sunday at 11 oclock at the church on S Iowa Ave. Public invited. Lesson Sermon titled Spirit used in all Christ Scientist churches with Psalm 143 10 as Golden Text and passages from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
A church schedule invites worship at 9 30 A M Bible school 10 45 A M morning service led by the pastor and 7 30 P M union park services under Dr RK Keagy and the Methodist church Special music features organ preludes hymns anthems and solos with Margaret Hennon Nolte Demorest and Chas Murdock as listed Organist Mrs Chas McConnell and Pastor Immanuel Fredmund invite members and friends to attend these community services
The United Presbyterian Church lists Sabbath School at 9 45 a m with Bible lesson discussion. Morning worship 16 45 a m but no service at our church. Y P C U societies 6 30 p m and Evening Worship 7 30 p m. A union evening service in Central Park led by the Methodist Church with Rev R C Keagy delivering the message. Win M Nichol is the pastor.
During Rev. W J Stevens absence Evangelist Bob Stevens leads revival at 507 S Marion Ave. Tonight he preaches Can There Be Peace a topic likely to draw interest. Saturday he conducts meeting in Central Park if weather allows. Sunday services 9 30 a m Sunday school lesson Trusting God in hard places Psalms 4 and 5.
The Church of Christ invites all to attend Sunday services with morning worship titled The Living Memorial. Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs G B Holden. Christian Endeavors at 6 30 sponsored by Mr and Mrs Allan Bradford for seniors and Mrs C Breidenthal for Juniors. Evening service at 7 30 in the park with Dr Keagy delivering the message.
The church schedule lists church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon on Christ s Extra Promise The Union service is at Central Park at 7 30 p m Our pastor will lecture on The Reality of the Unity of the Spirit Musical selections include an organ prelude From Chapel How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings and organ postlude Christ Church CN Natents and R Clifton Keagy minister Edna M Klein organist.
Public worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon "Dealing Parts ly with Oneself and God" offered by minister William L. Clapp. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. No evening service. Superintendent Mrs. Clark Wagner assists.
Bible school at 10:00 A M with classes for all ages and a welcoming class. Worship and preaching at 11:00 A M. All are invited to attend with family and stay through both services. Pastor C E Strong invites you to the house of the Lord.
The church announces a church school study at 10 a.m. with senior and adult lessons on How God Reveals Himself. Worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon titled A question The answer and The result. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at 7:00 p.m. Cc. E Coggeshall.
The notice invites members to Bible Study at ten o'clock followed by divine Worship at eleven with a Young people's hour at seven. Aimed at guiding members to attend and feel prepared, the message from Rev. W. H. Hemphill promises a welcoming environment.
Franklin District Aug 9 report notes a large sale crowd with most items selling at good prices. Items mention Mrs Thompson moving to a new home Thursday and numerous neighbors visiting, visiting relatives, and social calls around Hoyle, Banks, Werner, and other local families. Daryl Hoyle departs with Troop F for Little Falls Minnesota. first train ride anticipated.
St Pauls Valley church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. J. W. Rich superintendent. Morning service at 11 a.m. Theme Daring to Live. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Leader Maurice Rose. Union service at 7:30 p.m. Theme The Set of the Soul. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Lester H. Bill, Pastor.
The Bible School meets Sunday at 10 o clock with Latimer Davis as Superintendent. No Worship Service at 11 due to the pastor's absence. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30. No Wednesday meeting next week. Regular Bible School and morning Worship on August 18 with Union Service in the evening led by Pastor N F Chapman.
Sabbath School starts at 10 a m led by superintendent Mrs Ida Wooley with no other church service scheduled for the day.
The Pastor will not conduct the 9 30 worship service this Sunday but Bible School continues. The Congregation and Bible School plan an annual picnic at Chau tauqua Park in Columbus Junction next Wednesday. Regular services resume August 18 led by Pastor N F Chapman.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m with the topic Managing My Time Leader Miriam Davis Intermediate society at 7 30 p m on How We Can See God Leader William Hugh Jones Evening service at 8 00 p m led by Rev David C Davies pastor
A remark suggests a traveler, departing without parental supervision, will likely feel homesick. The brief note frames the absence as a cause for longing and adjustment challenges during the trip.
There is no civic government on the Outer Banks of North Carolina though the banks host a dozen villages, the largest numbering about 800 residents.
Loudspeaker vans with announcers tour remote Malaya villages to feed local hunger for war news. Translating modern military terms proves challenging for communicators in the field.
Kalona gears up for its eighth annual homecoming on August 15 with cash prizes instead of a parade. Lone Tree band concert 11 to 12, Ka tona band in the afternoon, and free acts. John Valentine of Des Moines will speak at 2:30 as the Democratic candidate for Governor.
R R Robbins of Woodward plans to bring a 79000 button collection to the State Fair, claiming it is the largest in the United States. The exhibit features buttons worldwide, from a Lincoln portrait two inches across to a one sixteenth inch mirror, with ages up to 820 years and values up to a thousand dollars. The set, mounted on 4 by 8 foot panels, includes 35000 quarter inch buttons and 3500 jet-covered capes, with display running August 23 to 30 in the Exhibition Building.
Dr Kb Brown of Iowa State College says chromium carbonyl is poisonous but not a gas and would be unlikely in any German invasion. He notes the compound is a solid at room temperature and cautions that wartime use remains speculative.
Mrs. Nellie Spear and Ida Long arrived home from a six week western tour visiting relatives in Salt Lake City Bakersfield and Yosemite Park. They visited Carl Lantz in Eagle Colorado and attended Camp CCC. Additional notes recall gatherings with relatives in Geneseo Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Chicago.
Iowa announces the largest free Midwest camp for the Iowa State Fair running August 21 to 30 in Des Moines. The camp spans over 125 acres with canoeing, car water service, shower baths, electric lighting, stores, and supply depots. Visitors may bring camping gear or rent on arrival. free literature is available from the state fair secretary.
A woman named Malcom returned to her duties at the Wellman Food store on Wednesday morning after a break, resuming visible daily tasks and interacting with staff and customers.
Dan Guy and family from Sandy Hook returned from a two week vacation in the southwest visiting relatives in Mir iam Kansas Elk City Oklahoma Joplin Missouri plus area cousins and friends. They noted warm weather with less rain and shared garden grasshopper notes and community updates from local residents and relatives.
New Haven residents share visits this week with relatives and friends. Harold Hadley and son Dicky of Davenport visited the Marion and Mrs. Frank Smith homes. Marilyn and Delores Macon of Springville Iowa toured the community. The Statler, Sowash, Smith, Baker, Wells, and Martin families hosted or attended gatherings and Burlington fair events.
Mr and Mrs Howard Williams are the parents of a daughter born Monday morning at their home in Crawfordsville. The couple previously announced plans with Mr and Mrs Lisle Anwyi of Crawfordsville for the mention of the new arrival.
Richland announces a new locker plant after a buyer secured the two story Jess Smith brick building on the northeast corner of the square. Preparations are underway as the project progresses. The note also covers a three day town celebration with rain, speeches, and entertainment, plus assorted local visits and family events including births and funerals.
Mediapolis native Mediapolis visited Monday with his mother Mrs Ollie Anwyl. He has been attending sul mes school at the state university of Iowa City. He teaches in the Mediapolis school.
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