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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
3
A brief lesson outline for August 20 presents the selected subjects and Scripture texts approved by the International Council of Religious Education. The material outlines the day’s readings and teaching focus, aligning with the council’s permissions and curricular aims.
A religious lesson argues alcohol harms individuals and communities, citing 1930s repeal era data on costs, crime, and insurance losses. It links Devastation Debauchery and Death to biblical examples Belshazzar and locust plagues, urging collective responsibility and warning of divine judgment.
A quotation notes that happiness is a moral achievement willed by God and not accidental, attributing the idea to Dr. Gasparin and framing happiness as a costly, disciplined good. The passage emphasizes moral effort as essential to true happiness.
A religious reflection by Barton exhorts believers to walk in light to see their path. It emphasizes divine grace and the idea that God, as light, dwells within the faithful, offering guidance through thorny seasons.
Egypt, one of the last civilized nations to levy income tax, will implement the tax soon under a new government decree. It marks a major shift in the country’s fiscal policy and aligns Egypt with global tax practices.
A local church extends a cordial invitation to worship with morning services at 9 30 Bible school for all ages led by C V Brown and Wayne Kendrick 10 45 morning worship by Rev M C Carstensen the evangelism director Be sure to meet and hear him at 6 30 senior young people's meeting 7 30 union service at Central park with the pastor in charge and Rev Carstensen preaching Wednesday 7 30 mid week Bible study and prayer Special music includes organ preludes Cradle Song and March Grey with Mrs Claude L Reister as organist Rev I Fredmund pastor Sermon titles Pilgrims Rewards All are welcome Lester Lease S S Supt and W J Stevens pastor
Public invited to Sunday services at 11 a m in the church on S Iowa Ave. The Lesson Sermon titled Mind will be used in all Churches of Christ Scientist on August 20. The Golden Text is Romans 11 34 36 and cites God as the source of all things with glory to Him.
The church invites all to Sunday worship including 9:30 Sunday School on The Word, 10:45 morning service with choir anthem, solo by Miss Margaret Corbin, and sermon by Dr. Arthur Atack, plus 7:30 Union service in Central Park. Music features organ, anthems, and a solo by Miss Corbin.
United Presbyterian invites members to Bible School at 9 45 a m with a question on study progress. No morning worship service. Y P Co and U societies meet at 6 30 p m to discuss issues facing youth. pastor Wim Nichol urges support for the union service.
The Church of Christ announces services next Sunday with L. E. Dunlap delivering the morning sermon while the pastor is away. Bible school begins at 9 45, followed by 10 45 Communion and worship. an evening union service in Central Park features Rev Carstensen as preacher.
The message invites readers to consider the invitation of Jesus Christ from Matthew 11 20 and offers church help to become personal savior. Sunday school is scheduled for next Sunday at 9 30 AM.
Reverend A. M. Malcolm invites all to Bible Study and worship services at 10:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 6:30 p.m. in the evening. The pastor leads preaching and community prayer at the church.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m Evening union services in central park at 7 30 p m Carl W Klein pastor.
The Church of Nazarene invites worshipers to Sabbath school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 and an evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor James E K Morris signs the notice.
Trinity Lutheran holds worship at 9 15 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 a m The Ladies Aid meets Thursday August 24 at 2 00 p m at the home of Mrs Louie Schroeder Pastor Wim F Krueger leads the church activities
The Sunday worship starts at 9 30 with church school to follow at 10 30. Other announcements will be made during the morning gatherings. N B F Chapman is the pastor.
Valley hosts Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m with services led by local church members.
Rev. W. H. Hemphill returns from vacation to lead Sunday School at 10, Divine Worship at 11, Young People's hour at 7, and a union evening service at 5 in the M. E. Church. Hemphill serves as pastor.
The church outlines a Sunday plan with an adult lesson on What Beverage Alcohol Costs Our Community, morning worship at eleven centered on Gods purpose not our plan, and evening union worship at eight with Rev Hemphill as speaker. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at seven, and the last Quarterly Conference is Monday at 7:30 led by Pastor Charles Coggeshall.
Bethel and Cotter churches announce 10:00 Sunday School sessions in both houses. A program in Bethel will lead to a sur and worship service. Cotter societies hold usual discussions. Pastor Robeson plans to return this week and preside August 27 speaking on What is Education for students and teachers.
Proerated text indicates Bible school at 10 oclock and morning worship at 11 oclock. In the pastor’s absence a special program will be given during a union service at night.
Grace Hela Mowawvian announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m led by Wallackey Student Pastor.
The pastor is away on vacation so no teaching services next Sunday. Bible school will meet at 10 45 with Howard Benn as superintendent and authorizes a large attendance for this hour of study of God's Word.
Prairie Plower Baptist Church invites all ages to Bible school at 10:00 a.m. C. C. Reeves leads the session.
A Washington independent school district summer session shows forty five teachers employed, with twenty five of them in attendance. The group includes Supt. E A Ralston and faculty members pursuing B A or M A degrees at various universities, while many teachers already maintain homes in the area.
The service titled In the Service of the King will open the morning at the church with Divine worship led by Pastor Strong and a guest speaker Supe Libam.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock led by Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent. The Junior Missionary society to give an Temperance exercise. Y P C U at 6 30 Leader David White. Junior Missionary meeting Tuesday 2 30 pm at Church. Mid week service Wednesday at 8 8 o'clock no preaching service.
The church school gathers at 10:00 a.m. and the worship service starts at 11:00 a.m. In the evening the Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. and the Union Service at 7:50 p.m. Announcements on Wednesday plans will be at morning services. N. F. Chapman, Pastor.
J. W. Rich, superintendent, announces the Standard Bearers organization will give a demonstration at 11 o'clock replacing a sermon. An offering will be taken for this society. Epworth League service at 6:26 p.m. Union service at 7:36 p.m. Theme, If ye do well and suffer for it, what then? Rev. G. Vors, Pastor.
Wellman residents plus guests from Iowa City Hillis and Kinross joined family and friends for picnics dinners and reunions across Pleasant Plain Muscatine and Newton during the weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Miller Alma Miller Frank Spiedel and others as well as travelers from Chicago and Newton.
A roundup of local visits and travels. Cola Me and Mrs J M Sehlau return from an eight day trip to Port Arthur and Kenora Canada. Mrs Dorsey Mishler and daughter Margaret of West Pigeon Michigan visit Mr and Mrs Chas Brown. Jeopardy: many residents attend golf outings at West Liberty and Shorthorn cattle shown at Louisa county fair in Columbus Junction. Rev and Mrs Austin of Ohio visit George Lord and George Haird, Keith Miller attends Toolsborough picnic, James Clegg hosts Mildred Miller of Kansas City, Gene Stephens visits Winfield.
Xenia August 18 youth groups from Preston Edmondson, Grace Pearson, Dewey Stephens and others went to Burlington Park for the District Epworth League picnic at Crapo park. In the afternoon a business meeting led to an address by K Nilek of Iowa Wesleyan College.
Mrs Rose Gehringer of St Marys the senior member of a five generation family will celebrate her ninety ninth birthday. She resides with her daughter Mrs Kona McClary and plans a reunion party at home. Gehringer was born in Germany and moved to the United States as a child. She has lived most of her life near St Marys, southwest of Indianola.
While manager Ray Jillary attended a Pioneer Theater circuit meeting in Minteapollo Milan, a local screening opened the Wizard of Oz. The real world premiere took place in New York with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland present, though local events billed it as the Iowa premiere with full fanfare.
Mildred Johnson, New York stylist, showcases latest Paris hat creations opened at the airpark. Transatlantic air service speeds newest Parisian styles to the United States, nearly five months? The text notes the fashion flow from Paris aiding U S industry.
Shiloh residents and relatives gather for visits and celebrations. Families including the Amrine, Caldwell, Coppock, and Sigafoose clans host and attend reunions, birthdays, and Sunday gatherings with friends from Shenandoah, Montezuma, Cedar Rapids, and Hedrick.
A crowded weekend in Highland Center with multiple visits. Frank Florang and Frank Hagan visited the Joe Florang home while Lenora Merrifield and Charles stayed with Fanny Peterson in Wapello. Families from Rock Island Washington Leroy Osceola Wellman and near areas shared Sunday and Sunday afternoon gatherings.
The South Hill community joined Washington Centennial celebrations with two day attendance and some present all three days. Parade sights included beautiful floats, ox teams, and old time carriages. Local residents visited Clarence Moorehead and Roy Johnston's homes, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Carton and family stopped by.
Nelson A. Miles presented Duke, a prized horse, to Buffalo Bill who used him as lead horse in the shows for years. Miles also valued Golden Pebbles and Old Ebb as favorites.
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