St James Catholic Masses at SHURCHESE with Rev Corcoran
Rev H J Corcoran, pastor, leads morning Masses at St James Catholic Church in SHURCHESE. The 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services are noted for parishioners seeking weekly worship in the community.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
3
Rev H J Corcoran, pastor, leads morning Masses at St James Catholic Church in SHURCHESE. The 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services are noted for parishioners seeking weekly worship in the community.
Public invited to attend Sunday at 11 o'clock for a Christian Science Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. The Golden Text is Hebrews 3 4 and the subject "God the Only Cause and Creator" references Bible verses and Science and Health passages.
The Presbyterian church sets a 9 30 AM Bible school with Supt Vernon Witting. Worship services at 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM feature sermons on Seven Wonders of the Bible and John Mark a Character Study. Young Peoples group meets at 6 30 PM. organ music and a full program of preludes and offertories accompany the services.
A church notices weekly events with prayer at 7 30 pm Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 45 am Rev W J Stevens pastor announces the lesson from Acts 8 26 40 The Three Fold Providence and urges obedience to the Spirit Group meetings at 6 30 pm and evangelistic service at 7 30 pm All are welcome to join in song and study
The church holds a 9:45 A M Sunday school with morning worship at 10 46 led by the minister The Epworth League lunch and fellowship start at 6 00 followed by a 6 30 meeting The evening service begins at 7 30 with a sermon by the minister Music includes an organ prelude a Handel anthem four pieces and an Old French carol No l reading by Loren Sutherland director and Edna M Klein organist.
A. M. E. announces Sunday services at 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 worship with a 3:15 quarterly meeting on December 8, 1940. Rev. C. H. Copeland leads, Rev. A. B. Parks delivers the address, and Presiding Elder Rev. W. F. Ogreton attends. ministers from Fairfield Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington expected. Mrs. Emma Black Sunday school Supt. C. H. Copeland Pastor.
The Four-County Youth Rally begins at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon and runs through the evening service at the Church of Christ. Youths will share an evening meal at the church. The pastor will give the afternoon address and Dr Eric Clith-
Fairfield church announces Rev Lee Soule will speak at 10 45 AM following a 5 PM potluck supper. Minister C Breidenthal notes the pastor is away for the week and Sunday school begins at 9 46 AM. Everyone welcome.
The United Presbyterian Church presents 9 45 Sabbath School and 10 45 Morning worship with an address by Rev Karl Megchelsen of Ainsworth. Evening worship at 7 30 features a sermon by Rev Megchelsen and a program of special music including organ preludes and various anthems led by Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton with organist Helen Harvey.
St Pauls Evangelical holds morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 20 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
The text lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 junior and senior BY P W U times, an 2 45 meeting with Christian Endeavor, evening worship at 7 30 with multiple musical pieces, and a state evangelistic campaign at 2 30 Tuesday with Rev Parker in charge. A district basket dinner at 6 00 and a 7 30 meeting follow, plus church roles.
Lutheran church at 302 East 2nd invites Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M led by Pastor William F Krueger. Collier's notes a Tuscan volcanic region using natural steam to power 12 turbines producing 1 250 000 kilowatt hours daily sent to Pisa and Rome.
Henry Simler, chairman of the National 40-plus Committee of the Sales Executive Club in St. Louis, states national resistance to employing men over 40 has lessened in two years. He notes this trend is shown by the expansion to 32 40-plus clubs.
Mrs. Franklin Schneider of Cleveland has amassed about four hundred dolls from around the world. The diverse lot costs range from five to one hundred fifty dollars and marks only the beginning of her growing collection. She began ten years ago while buying Christmas gifts for friends' children.
Green glass blackboards and yellow chalk have been installed in a school near Toledo as an eye saving improvement. The change aims to reduce glare and lessen student eye strain during lessons.
Rev Earl Dale, minister, residence Brighton Route 1, and Rev B G Field state director will lead morning worship and a Sunday conference to launch the church school Advance Program. Classes for all ages, 10 a m. morning message 11 a m. evening service 7 30 p m with topic The Missing Man. Boy Scout meet Monday 7 p m. midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. You are welcome at all services.
Morning worship at 10 A M Sunday school at 11 A M Children’s rehearsal at 1 30 P M Senior C E society at 7 00 P M Leader Thomas Elmer Jones Evening worship at 7 30 P M Tuesday prayer meeting at 1 30 P M Rev David C Davies is the pastor.
At 10 AM Bible school offers classes on the word of God. 11 AM preaching proclaims sin and salvation from sin through the Bible. Worship with us around this great book next Lord's Day. Do E Strong, Pastor.
Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 led by Dr L L Weiss. Basket dinner at noon. First Quarterly Conference at 1 30. Board Stewards and Trustees and heads of church organizations expected. Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev J B Pollock. George C Pennington Pastor.
Pleasant Hill church schedule lists Bible school at 10 A. M. preaching at 11 A. M. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 P. M. preaching at 7:30 P. M. Minister Wm. H. Knotts leads services.
Valley plans a Sunday worship service at 11:15 a.m. and a morning session for Sunday school at 6:00 a.m. The details note two worship times on the same day.
Bethel and Cotter churches invite participation in pre Christmas services with themes on fellowship through Christ. Bethel offers Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00, centered on Luke's Gospel. Cotter hosts Sunday School at 10:00, evening worship at 7:30, and 6:45 C E societies for youth under Pastor Rev M A Robeson.
The church holds a 10 A. M. Sunday school and 11 A. M. worship. Epworth League and Junior League meet at 6:30 P. M. The Women’s Society of Christian Service begins its annual Thank Offering during worship, with Mrs. Harry Lauer of Mount Union speaking. A potluck lunch follows, then a discussion on the Society’s work led by Mrs. Lauer. The Epworth League continues with a four part series on Truth and Science led by Connie Stephens. Johan A Nye, Pastor.
Ainsworth United Presbyterian invites people without a church home to join in Bible study at 10 and divine worship at 11. The message encourages Christians to attend and experience the service.
W H Hemphill invites readers to join youth hour at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 with a welcoming message. The notice emphasizes an open invitation to young people seeking guidance and fellowship.
Sunday school at 10 with J W Rich superintendent. Morning service at 11. Front Row Club features Homing Pigeons. Sermon topic This Shall Be a Sign. Epworth League 6 30 p m on Christmas Giving led by Gladys Rose. Service Tuesday 2 pm. Christmas relief offering to be taken for Britain. Choir practice Thursday evening. Rev Lester H Bill pastor.
Sabbath school at 10 A M Mrs Ida Wooley supt theme Finding the Book of the Law Union service at 7 30 P M theme Christian Education Junior meeting Tuesday after noon after school at the W P Davidson home The Women's Missionary society will meet Wednesday after noon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs T J Maxwell Mrs Bertha Gault leader Rev R M McCracken Pastor
Sunday school at 10 A M led by Latimer Davis. Christian Endeavor follows at 6 30 P M with Sept noted.
William Owen travels with Mr and Mrs Jenkins to Amarillo Texas to visit his son Elwyn and family. The Ladies Aid met in an all day church session with a fellowship dinner and missionary program. Rev M A Robeson joined relatives in Eu reka and hosted pledges with Mrs Florence Hubbard aboard. Thanksgiving reunions and a church service opened with a mission offering. United Men's Brotherhood to meet Dec 9 in Cotter church for supper and talk by Rev E L Jeambey. Mr and Mrs J W Snyder and son William visit from Jacksonville Florida. they plan to return by week end. Westminster Guild gathered at the manse Thursday evening.
Membership in the Order of the Colonial Lords of Manors in America is by invitation and limited to descendants of recognized patroon seigneur or lord of a manor in New Netherland or New York. Lineage papers are sent to prospective members and must be completed and returned.
Mrs. Gertrude Leighton of Abington Massachusetts, aged 70, travels 25 miles to attend courses at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on occupational guidance. She also attends Abington Women's Club lectures on law economics and vocational training.
December 8 lesson outlines selected texts from the International Council of Religious Education. The materials are used by permission and provide a structured study guide for the day's religious instruction.
A Sunday lesson analyzes Luke 10 25 37 with focus on eternal life as a gift and the Good Samaritan parable. It emphasizes human inability to earn salvation, Christ as the true Good Neighbor and the Spirit aided church care for souls. The piece contrasts law keeping with grace and highlights Jesus as the source of neighborly love.
A historical note recalls boxing rounds under John L. Sullivan as lasting until a knockdown occurred, marking a defining era in heavyweight championships.
Wellman December meeting of the Wellman Chapter O B S elected officers for the coming year. Worthy Matron Mrs Charles Durian Jr Worthy Patron Dan Steiner Associate Matron Mrs Mark Schafer Associate Patron Grant Griffith Conductress Mrs John Davisson Associate Conductress Mrs Ned Wahl secretary Mrs Dan Steiner treasurer Mrs Ned Wahl Public installation set for Jan 14 with Masons as guests.
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Hays were conducted yesterday afternoon at TL. A. Jones funeral home with Dr. R. C. Keagy of the Methodist church officiating. Pallbearers named were Harry Turner Will Carson George McDaniel Lloyd Lytle Cloyd Willits and Ralph Shannon for burial.
Carl Landes of Chicago spoke at the Crawfordsville Methodist church on Wednesday evening on the topic Pacing the Crisis with Faith in God. Landes, rural secretary of the fellowship of reconciliation, was a guest at J. W. Rich's home, his wife being Mrs. Rich's sister. Mrs. Jeanette Hanna departed Thursday for Chicago seeking temporary work.
Services for Mrs. Hays were attended by her three children from Chicago Boston and Los Angeles. A daughter and a son were rushing to Washington by air from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts upon learning of their mother’s sudden death.
A reader argues that women should not wear slacks, claiming the Bible forbids garments that pertain to men. The assertion centers on a biblical interpretation about women’s attire and gender norms.
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