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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
3
A sermon on lawful ownership and honesty cites Exodus 20 15 Proverbs 30 7 9 and Matthew 5 25 33 6 25 34 urging honesty in work and finances. It argues property rights are biblical, warns against theft, and urges heavenly priorities over earthly riches.
Health officials report more than 96.6 million persons aged two and older suffer foot disorders. The finding highlights a widespread mobility issue and potential impacts on daily activity and healthcare demand.
The Baptist church announces no morning service and a park union service at 7 30 p.m led by Pastor Alfred Trenerry. The Sunday school session starts at 9 46 a.m.
Christian Bible school holds 9 45 morning worship and 10 45 union evening services in Central Park Presbyterians in charge Sermon topic Sunday morning Life A Pilgrimage Music includes Andante ComMoto Diggle Sabbath Calm Jensen and Postlude in E flat Organist Mrs Boyd White and Thomas Polk lead the service with Boyd White as Director of Music
The Presbyterian church lists a 9:45 Sunday school class and 10:45 morning worship featuring Prelude Agnus Dei and choirs singing Tell Me the Stories of Jesus and Send Out Thy Light. Pastor ends with March in G. Young people assist at 7:30 Union service in the park. news story referenced.
The Christian Tabernacle lists Sunday schedule with morning worship at 11 a.m. including holy communion and a sermon on “The Courage and the Cowardice of Sin” plus a 7:45 p.m. evangelistic service led by John Jr. McKune, with W. J. Stevens as pastor.
Trinity Lutheran invites worshippers to Sunday activities at 302 E and 409 E Main. Services include Sunday school Bible classes and a Gospel service themed on The Prodigal Son Luke 15 11 24. Radio programs The Lighted Lantern and The Lutheran Hour air each Sunday.
Morning worship at 6:30 a m Sunday school at 10:20 a m Sermon topic Go Labor On Catechism class tomorrow Aug 31 at 1 30 p m We meet in front of the parsonage then Valley Woman s Guild meeting Fri Sept 4 6th at 1 36 p m in church social rooms Our aim is to do our best Pastor Miio J Phillipi
The Pleasant Hill Christian church lists Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The Symbols of Worship theme during morning service and Christian Living theme for 7:45 p.m. evening service. Sunday Bible school weekly and morning and evening services every two weeks. F. Allyn Westbrook.
Calvary Baptist announces services with 9 30 Sunday school at MeloVadha led by Supt 10 45 morning worship with sermon What is a Christian Pastor Diddams 60 evening service Roy Pipkin of Southland Bible School presents the school work 60 Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study Rally day planned for the last Sunday in September Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 with Sermon Gods Measuring Stick Official board meeting led by Eugene Stephens Pastor O J Fix final notes A B Diddanis
St Pauls Evangelical Reformed Valley announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with sermon Go Labor On Aug 31 at 2 p m The pastor Milo J Phillips urges practical help for friends in trouble not to ask what to do but to act.
Morning Worship at 9:45 with Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper observed at 10:45. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 followed by Union service at Central part at 7:30. Morning music features Organ prelude Finale in A, Lehar Anthem God So Loved The Wem 5 and iS Stainer Organ offertory Melodie Solo If Christ Came Back Freml O’Hara.
Bible school at 10:00 led by Supt Cliff Reeves with a faith theme. Morning worship at 11:00. Evening service at 8:00 focused on music featuring solos duets and choirs. Darlene Humston Marmba solo Myrna Reeves Lorene Booth and others perform. Merle Booth pastor invites all.
The September 1 1946 Christian Science lesson sermon centers on Christ Jesus with the golden text affirming judgment unto the Son. Bible selections include Jeremiah 23:5 6 and John 5 22 23, while Science and Health emphasizes Christ as the true idea of good and divine image dispelling illusion and healing.
The notice lists events at Wh.Tchester with a 10 o'clock Sunday school and 11 o'clock morning worship. John McDowell is named with Masson as guest speaker Charles C. Masson.
Grace Hill Moravian R W Hyde S S Supt conducts Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship 11 00 Moravian Litany Service sermon topic The Holy Spirit Floyd A Smith Pastor New Haven Baptist Arthur Gorsh S S Supt Evening worship 8 00 Sermon topic Culture Christ or Westchester Methodist Sunday school 19 a m Robert Stephens Supt Morning Workshop 11 a m Pianist Mary Ann Bauer Sermon guest preacher Rev Carl B Mason of
Local residents announce getaways to Manchester and Des Moines for Labor Day weekend and Iowa state fair. Families from Washington and surrounding towns visit relatives, attend fairs, and shop sales. dress sales at E. M. Bridges & Co. and community visits across Eldora Muscatine Davenport and Burlington are listed with multiple families noted.
The Junction City Youth Fellowship gathers at 6 30 p m with R Vernon Pike as minister guiding the gathering under his pastoral leadership.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. John Mc Dowell will lead. Sept preaching at 11 a.m. with Chas Masson delivering the message. All are welcome.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Joseph Jones. worship at 11 a.m. Youth groups meet at 7 p.m. Union service at 8 p.m. Basket dinner and quarterly conference Friday evening September 6 at the church. Rev. Howard F. Ball, pastor. Federated Presbyterian hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Frank Gault, superintendent. worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Arthur Hughes to speak.
Alfred Scott of Genoa Ohio arrives in Washington for a visit at his father-in-law J A Morrison's home. He flew from Genoa to Washington by plane in about two hours, while his wife has been visiting at the Morrison residence.
A monument in Rome honors Emperor Constantine for issuing the Edict of Milan granting religious freedom to Christians and all faiths. It stands as a well preserved example of Roman antiquities and reflects tolerance under his rule.
The text notes Abraham Lincoln was nominated as the Republican candidate for the Presidency in Chicago in 1860, beginning a tradition of political conventions in Chicago that later named Grant Garfield Cleveland Harrison Roosevelt Taft Harding and Roosevelt II.
Farmers seek shade and moisture for hogs in hot weather. A cement wall under a roof provides shade, while sprinkler systems and cement floors are used in hog houses to keep animals cool.
Cash income from poultry products in 1945 topped 2.5 billion dollars, 13 percent above 1944. Poultry income accounted for 12 percent of total receipts from all farm marketings.
Wilma Nordyke returns from a three week visit with relatives at Leon and Clarinda and plans to resume work at Ann's Beauty Salon next week. Ina Nordyke visits before heading home to Midland Texas. Families attend the Iowa Centennial fair and visit Des Moines while others travel to Elgin Illinois and West Chester. Maryellen Benell, three, earns supreme princess at Ottumwa baby show and will ride in the centennial parade pending coronation cancellation due to polio.
The moriche palm of Venezuela may be the world’s most remarkable tree. Its fruit is edible and its juice yields beer. Sap makes wine, pith becomes bread, leaves provide thatch, fibre from midribs is used for fishlines, cordage, hammocks and nets. Wood is hard and suitable for building.
An estimate puts about 50 thousand fluid milk distributors and 40 thousand plants handling milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products across the United States, reflecting a vast processing and distribution system.
Among common field crops, wheat shows the most consistent response to soil treatment. The observation highlights wheat as an ideal crop for assessing soil amendments and fertility practices.
Bus and train timetable details show eastbound routes to Chicago and connections to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Mt. Pleasant, Fort Madison, Macomb, Quincy, and other towns. Ticket outlets listed at the Washington depot and local cafe. several departure times and arrival points noted with station codes and destinations across Iowa and Illinois.
A beauty tip suggests pinning hair into curls before a bath to use steam from the water to set ringlets while soaking.
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