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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

3

Methodist Church ChristmasWeek Schedule and Music

The church invites all to worship with a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. morning service and 7:30 p.m. evening service with themes “Are You Ready For Christmas” and “The First Christmas” The day features morning organ preludes and a Dinelli anthem with solo and chorus numbers The Epworth League hosts lunch and fellowship at 6:00 p.m. and a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Brass sextette from the high school will perform Christmas numbers with organ and offertory pieces, led by minister R Clifton Keagy and director Loren Sutherland with Edna M Klein as organist.

Epworth League Kocher Maryott R. Clifton Keagy Loren Sutherland Edna M. Klein

Masses at Masses a.m. and 10 am

The notice states Rev. H. J. Corcoran, pastor, will lead Masses at a.m. and 10 am. The exact parish or date is not specified in the readable text.

H. J. Corcoran

Christian Science Sunday Service and Lesson Sermon

Christian Science services Sunday at 11 o clock at the church on Iowa Ave. Public invited. Topic God the Preserver of Man. December 15 Golden Text from Proverbs and citations from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

S Lowa Ave God Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Presbyterian churches invite Washington worshipers to Sunday services

The Washington churches invite attendance at 9:30 a.m. Bible school led by Supt Vernon Witting. Worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. features sermons on Morning and Evening themes, plus music moments including organ preludes, solos, and carols. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. with a question and answer period.

Churches of Washington Bible School Vernon Witting Christian Endeavor Group Fuller

Organist Directors Lead Easter Postlude Service

Lola Dittmer plays postlude Hoesannah with Mrs Henry Shields and Fr W Eastwood directing at the organ and minister in charge.

Lola Dittmer Hoesannah Henry 8. Shields Fr. W. Eastwood

Sabbath Services and Music Program Announced

The program lists Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with Dr C W McGeehon of Iowa City delivering the sermon. Evening worship at 7 30 p m features special music including organ preludes and various anthems directed by Carolyn Hamilton with organist Helen Harvey.

C. W. McGeehon Iowa City Manney Kreckel Ereren Carole Prel- Sri Polltweice Man Abs Isesateeen Boise Cardiac Eae Digele A Kreckel Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Presbyterian Church Schedule for Bible Class

The Associate Presbyterian church lists study and worship times led by Rev. A M Malcolm. Worship at 11:00 a m Bible study at 6 30 p m with an adult Bible class at 10:00 a m and a minister in charge.

A. M. Malcolm

Christmas Invitation At Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene invites you and your family to worship with us. Church school at 10:00 A M, Morning worship at 11:00 A M, Gospel service at 7:30 P M, Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30. Pastor James E K Morris.

James EK Morris

Christmas Services Plan At Local Baptist Church

The church schedules Sunday school at 9 20 morning worship 10 45 junior and senior B Y P U at 6 30 evening services at 7 30 A Tuesday prayer meeting led by C V Brown and a Christmas party for the Sunday school next Wednesday at 7 30 Santa Claus will bring treats for all The program includes Christmas music led by Mr Boyd White with a loop of carols and a postlude by Lawrence Wanbon and others Interim pastor Rev CC G Wright is listed with Chas Murdock as choir director and Mrs Chas McConnell as organist

Diggie High School Boys Glee Club Boyd White Hark the Herald

Young People Welcome at Church of Christ Sunday

The Church of Christ invites area youths to attend with a cheerful call to return next Sunday. Sunday school at 9 45 A M led by Mrs G B Holden and 6 30 P M sponsors Mr and Mrs Allan Bradford praise evening worship at 7 30 Visitors welcomed and urged to come.

G. B. Holden Allan Bradford

Foursquare Gospel Friday and Sunday Services Listed

The notice lists regular Friday night service at 7 30 PM and Sunday worship at 9 30 AM with a lesson titled The Conversion of.

Missionary Sunday Sermon At Morning Worship

Saul Acts reference invites true conversion seen as life change. Herbert Askea leads morning worship at 10 45 with sermon The Foundation of Our Faith. Evening group meetings 6 30 Evangelistic service 7 30 sermon The Five Foolish Virgins by W J Stevens pastor.

Saul Herbert Askea W. J. Stevens

St Pauls Evangelical Church Service Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington conducts morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 20. Young People's League gathers at 7 30 p m. Carl W Klein is the pastor.

St. Paul’s Washington Young People’s League

Salem Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Morning Worship at 10 00. Sunday School at 11 00. Children's rehearsal at 1 30. Christian Endeavor at 7 00. Evening worship at 7 30. Class meeting Tuesday afternoon at 1 30. Rev. David C Davies, Pastor.

Christian Endeavor Burys Davis David C. Davies

Valley Sunday School and Morning Worship Times

Valley church lists Sunday school at 10 00 A M and morning worship at 11 15 A M as the day’s schedule.

Valley

Prairie Flower Baptist Christmas Service Leads With Mission Offering

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church hosts Bible school at 14 a.m and a preaching service titled Another Side of the Christmas Message. The fourth quarter missionary offering supports Miss Velma Booth. Pastor KE Strong invites all to worship.

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School Velma Booth

New Haven Baptist Church School Seeks 100 Goal

Rev Karl Dale announces church school at 10:00 a.m with Howard Mangold as superintendent. Classes for all ages aim to reach 100 attendees. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m with sermon Lord Teach Us How to Pray. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. sermon The Confession of Sin. Hoy Scout Meeting Monday 7:00 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. All teachers and officers urged to attend. Welcome to all services at New Haven.

Karl Dale Brighton West Chester Church School Howard Mangold Baptist Church School

West Chester Methodist Choir Presents The Christmas Story

The West Chester Methodist choir under Miss Pickett will present The Christmas Story on Sunday evening December 15 at 7 30. The program uses scripture records religious art carols and church hymns with an offering to be collected.

West Chester Methodist West Chester Methodist Choir Miss Pickett

Crawfordsville Churches Highlight Service and Activities

J. W. Rich superintendent Les son encourages prayer with 11:00 am service. Front Row Club features The Boy Who Won and a sermon We Have a Sermon. Epworth League gathers 6:30 pm led by John E. Atkinson. Union service 7:30 pm theme Can the Leopard Change His Spots. Choir rehearsals Thursday at parsonage. Men's Club oyster supper 6:30 pm with Prof. Ellis of Iowa Wesleyan College. Rev. Lester H. Bill pastor. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. T. EB. Young.

J. W. Rich Front Row Epworth League John E. Atkinson Prof Ellis Iowa Wesleyan College Lester H. Bill

Latimer Davis Schedules Morning Worship and Endeavor

Latimer Davis announces a morning worship service at 11 00 a m and a Christian Endeavor gathering at 6 30 p m with details fitting a local church notices section.

Sabbath Services Announced at Local Church

Sabbath School begins at 10 00 a m with Mrs Ida Wooley as superintendent Morning Service at 11 00 a m led by Rev R M McCracken theme The Angels Visit to Bethlehem shown by church pastor events set for worship and teaching in the local church program

Ida Wooley Bethlehem R. M. McCracken

Red and Cotter Presbyterian Family Worship Notes

The article outlines a church program at Bethel Red and Cotter Presbyterian inviting worshipers to study Luke with a theme The Call of Christ To Repentance based on Mark 115 The schedule includes 10 00 Sunday School and 11 00 Morning Worship with a note about a Christmas program to follow.

Jesus Christ Bethel Family Church

Christmas Eve Program Planned by The Friendly Church

On Monday December 23 Cotter’s The Friendly Church schedules study hour at 10:00 Sunday School, three age groups at 6:45, and 7:30 Evening Worship. A Christmas Eve program is planned with Rev. M A Robeson as pastor.

Ainsworth U P Welcomes Public To Services

The church invites the public to Bible study at 10 o'clock and Divine worship at 11 o'clock with evening service at 7 30. A Young people's hour is at 6 30 and Rev. W H Hemphill extends a cordial welcome to all seeking Christian fellowship.

Ainsworth U.P W. H. Hemphill

Ainsworth Methodist Church Service Schedule

The Ainsworth Methodist Church announces a 10 A. M. church school session and an 11 A. M. worship service with a 6:30 P. M. Lpworth League meeting.

Ainsworth Methodist Lpworth League

Bible Sunday Observance at Local Church Plans

This Sunday will be observed as Bible Sunday with plans for a game room and library in the church. The facility will be open Saturday and Sunday afternoons for children and young people. Midweek services will be held in the parsonage each Thursday evening for the remainder of winter. John A Nye, Pastor.

John A, Nye

Decide Not to Elope Ends in Car Crash Injuring Couple

A last minute decision against eloping led to a car crash on the return journey. The intended bride Merwin Jensen, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, and bride Shirley Kennedy, 18, of Council Bluffs, were among the seriously injured along with five other persons.

Council Bluffs Merwin Jensen Omaha, Neb Shirley Kennedy

Keep to Law Avoid Wage Hour Trouble

Des Moines summarizes guidance on staying compliant with wage hour laws. Officials urge employers to document hours, pay overtime properly, and avoid misclassification to prevent audits and penalties.

Des Moines

Wage hour compliance urged by Iowa official

Phil R. Clarkson, wages hour division inspector in charge of the Iowa office, advised delegates at the Iowa Association of Finance Companies annual meeting to pay workers not less than 380 cents an hour and time and a half for overtime to avoid possible federal wage-hour law violations.

Phil R. Clarkson Iowa Iowa Association of Finance Companies

Madrid Fire Destroys Plant and Building. Loss Estimated

Early morning blaze razed the Madrid Register-News and Western Printing Co. plant and the Perrier grocery, with owners estimating about 90000 dollars in damages. Firefighters traced the start to the grocery basement and fought the flames through the Grocery basement.

Madrid Madrid Register-News and Western Printing Co Perrier

Union church worship schedule announced for Sunday

Bible school at 10 00 a m Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 Union service in the M K Church at 7 30 A cordial welcome extended by the churches to all worship pers J B Pollock.

Bible School M. K

Carrageen Seaweed Named for Irish Town of Waterford

Carrageen, a seaweed used in jellies for invalids, derives its name from the Irish town Carrageen near Waterford and is also known as Irish moss.

Waterford Ireland

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