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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
3
A brief catalog of the lesson topics and scripture selections approved for study, noting permission from the International Council of Religious Education. The publication lists subjects and readings chosen for the December 16 lesson.
A devotional urging that Christmas centers on Jesus as Saviour and King. It links Isaiah’s prophecies to Luke’s nativity, notes Israel’s dark history, and calls for spiritual revival and recognition of Christ as the light and rightful ruler whose coming will bring true peace.
The article states that a child under seven cannot be held criminally liable for any act in the United States and in England. It notes the legal principle applies universally to very young children under seven across these jurisdictions.
A church advertises Wednesday 8:00 p.m. prayer and Bible study inviting the public to services led by Pastor A. E. Diandams. The notice notes the church rejects the Bible teaching of hell and eternal punishment.
Bible school at 9:45 morning worship, 10:45 youth fellowship, and 5:00 evening service are listed with options to attend Presbyterian or Methodist churches and other town churches. A December fellowship supper is planned next Wednesday at 7:00, featuring a decorated tree and a grab bag gift limit of 25 cents. Music includes Prelude Christmas Tschaikowsky, Offertory Faith Hornberger, Euphonium Ava Maria Gounod, Pestlude March of Victory Pene Mallard Eleanor Tucker directs, Mrs Boyd White organist, Thomas Polk minister.
The Christian Tabernacle at 604 S Iowa Ave lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Worship. A missionary report on foreign workers will be given. Monthly Missions offering will be taken. 6:30 p.m. Young people's missionary rally 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service with the sermon Is It Possible to Repent too Late. Mid-week prayers Tuesday and Bible study Thursday. Public welcome. Pastor Robert Stevens.
Immanuel Lutheran on Jefferson and South Town schedules 10 a.m. divine worship with 11 a.m. Sunday school. The Advent series focuses on the word REJOICE from Rev. 19 7. A Christmas program rehearsal is set for Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. FE Wendland, Pastor.
Calvary Baptist advertises 9:30 Bible school for all ages with Melo Vaeha as superintendent. At 10:45 morning worship features the Virgin Birth message, its meaning and the first coming of Jesus Christ. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 presents Noah and the Faith that Sees the Coming judgment.
The December 16 1945 Christian Science Sunday lesson centers on God the Preserver of Man with the golden text Psalm 121 7 8 and scriptural and Science and Health citations. It discusses healing on the sabbath and the power of spiritual healing beyond form and letter, stressing Love as immortal Life Truth and Health.
The Methodist Church offers morning worship at 10 45 with Dr Miller delivering The World's Best Story Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m and a 7 30 p m Christmas cantata The Christ Child by Haw ley. Morning organ prelude and various musical offerings feature soloist Barham violin and Dorothy Grove. Ministers are Fredrik Miller D D and Walter A Stith with L C Whilits as church school superintendent Madonna Klein organist and Herbert C Osincup director of music.
Trinity Lutheran at 40% East Main hosts Sunday school at 10 am and Bible classes with an 11 am gospel service themed The Christ at Bethlehem. A children s Christmas program runs Saturdays at 9 30 am. confirmation class Thursdays at 7 pm. Members events include a Dec 18 Young People party and a Dec 20 church social.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington invites worship at 10 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school at 11 a.m. Sermon titled More Than a Prophet. Choir practice Friday 7:30 p.m. at Guenther home. Christmas practice Saturday 1 p.m. at the church. Pastor Milo J. Phillipi urges character and religion.
The notice lists 9:30 a.m. Bible school with classes for all ages, 11:00 a.m. morning worship, 5:15 p.m. junior choir, 6:50 p.m. Young people's group, and 7:30 p.m. evening worship. It describes morning and evening music pieces including Handel, Hopkins, Adams, and Yon, with sermons on The Way of Peace and related program details.
The church holds Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. with the sermon theme No Room. Youth fellowship activities begin with 6:30 p.m. YFCU meetings.
Evening worship and prayer services mark a church week with a 7:30 p m start. A Friday Bible school Christmas program features the White Gift offering. Morning music includes organ preludes readings and a Christmas anthem, with a festive illuminated display and seasonal greetings from Pastor George Kerr and church staff.
The church invites attendance including Sabbath school at 10:09 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., and evening services at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Basil G. McBee leads.
The Seventh Way Adventists meet at 902 KF Second St. Sabbath service at 2 p.m. Bible study at 3 p.m. Pastor M. Frank Grau leads the group.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 45 minutes past and evening service canceled due to illness. Morning music includes preludes and anthems with Charles Murdock and Ruth Lensley aiding on organ and piano under Minister Alfred Trenerry.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 30 a m with sermon More Than a Prophet. Ladies Aid party Wednesday December 19 at Mrs Barbara Henry home with cooperative dinner. Children’s practice Friday 1 20 p m. all children urged to attend. Pastoral message from Milo J Phillips.
Prairie Slow er Baptist Church announces morning worship at 11:40 and a sermon titled Fellowship with Christ. This week includes Wednesday prayer and praise service and choir rehearsal. Merle Booth, Student Pastor, invites attendance.
The Bethee Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The Christmas message topic is A Christmas message. Pastor W. Ailen leads the service.
West Chester Federated and West Chester Methodist announce Sunday school at 10 a.m. John McDowell and Nev Karl Megehelsen to preach. Additional services include morning worship, youth fellowship, union service, and special music directed by Mrs. Pauline Stewart. All are welcome.
The sermon text tidings of great joy will open the morning service as all members and friends attend. A general practice is planned next Sunday afternoon by the Sunday school and choir for a special program on Sunday evening December 23. Parents are invited to bring children for a cooperative dinner to ensure a full afternoon of preparatory work. All participants and friends are invited to join the noon meal and subsequent social activities. H. M. Munster, Pastor.
Morning worship at ten o'clock and evening service at 7 30 will feature Robert J. Stahmer a senior at Pittsburgh Xenia theological seminary as a candidate. Sabbath school begins at ten o'clock and P C U at 6 30. Come to church.
Sunday school at 10 a m led by Bert Campbell superintendent with morning worship at 11 a m featuring a bank offering by the Woman's Society for Christian Service. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m includes a Christmas Playlet. Monday Columbus Junction crusade meeting at 10 a m with church officials and pastors urged to attend.
Crawfordsville churches list Sunday school at 10 a m with Ida Wolley and Joseph Jones as superintendents. Worship at 11 a m with sermons on A Pure Religion, youth meetings at 6 30 p m, union service at 7 20 p m led by Rev R M McCracken. Boy Scouts Monday, Bible study Thursday. Rev Howard F Ball presides with Hi J Whiting as superintendent. no preaching service scheduled.
Carlton A White of Crawfordsville has been awarded the Purple Heart. The former infantryman joined in July 1944 and saw action on Leyte and Okinawa. He was wounded May 11 1945 and returned to the United States, arriving at O Reilly General Hospital August 7 1945. He lives with wife Helen and two sons Ronald and Dennis.
The United States sees about 1 327 000 people wed each year reflecting a high level ofnuptial activity across the nation.
The Merry-makers club met with Mrs. Charles Ashby and daughter Mrs. Eugene Shaver. Eleven members attended as Mrs. Merle Howsare led a brief business meeting then a Christmas exchange. Plans were set for the annual dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bear on Jan. 5. Refreshments followed.
The Rebekah club met with Mrs. Dave Schantz at the I O O F hall on Thursday. Thirteen members attended with two young guests. Mrs. Myrtle Morgan presided as president announced new officers: Mary Wagner president L R Baker vice president Vera Diemerly secretary treasurer. A Christmas exchange was held.
The Rural Woman's elnh met Thursday afternoon at the Humston home for a Christmas gathering with fourteen members and three guests Darlene Humston Virginia Marie and Mrs Leo Beauchamp. Officers led the business and plans were made for the January 16 annual dinner at the homes of Alice Hunter and Mary Shields.
The Braden club met with Mrs. Ernest Jones on Wednesday with seven members and one guest Mrs. Sam Witting. Officers elected were President Mrs. Alice Jones, vice president Mrs. Cora McCoy, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Loretta Pentecost, reporter Mrs. Dorothy Smith. A white elephant exchange was held. Next meeting planned for January with Mrs. Ethe Nichol.
Columbus Junction December 13 The Community club cooperates with the local board of education to plan a new gymnasium within the next several years The high school gymnasium is seen as inadequate and space could be repurposed for classrooms Two committees led by H Lee Huston Paul B Smith B H Shearer J B Reaney for finance and Lester Orr Henry Little ID R Marshall and If M Northey for planning were named.
A foot amputation was performed at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Tuesday after the patient had received several weeks of treatment.
To reduce iron staining in water color, dissolve one fourth teaspoon powdered alum in one quart warm water. Stir into one gallon of iron-containing water, and let stand overnight. The iron settles to the bottom, then pour or siphon off the clear water. Barrels are convenient for use.
If eyelashes stick together after applying mascara, they can be separated with a toothpick to restore individual lashes.
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