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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

5

Sunday Program At Westminster Church

Sunday school at 9:45 worship at 10:45 with a morning program including Ollivet and Ivory Palaces duets. Rev M M Murrell delivers sermons titled The New Life Movement and The Constraining Love of Christ. Postlude March Mallard and 6:30 Westminster Youth Fellowship led by Clarence Booth. All invited. S S Supt Sam Munson Choir director Helen Caldwell Organist Irene Wubbena

Sam A. Munson Helen Caldwell Irene Wubbena

Immanuel Lutheran Plans Sunday Worship and Class

Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod invites worshippers to Sunday school Bible class and divine worship with Holy Communion at 10 30 a m Sermon theme Christ the Servant Pastor L M Bleichwehl leads the service and invites all to attend.

Wisconsin Synod Christ

Church Service Schedule Published for Sunday

The listing notes a Nazarene church timetable with a Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a morning worship service at 11 a m local time.

Spirit lesson preached by Christian Science Churches

The February 8 1948 lesson sermon theme Spirit centers on divine guidance and healing. Key Bible verse Romans 8 9 emphasizes dwelling Spirit rather than flesh. Christlike living and healing are urged as modern expressions of the Christ-spirit.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Evangelical schedule for weekly services announced

The notice outlines a 6 45 p m youth meeting and 7 30 p m evangelistic service with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Morning sermon titled The Christian s Rewards and an evening sermon Seven Confessions. The young peoples session will study Chapter 2 of As Jesus Taught Them by Rev Paul Updike. Pastor C F Gieselman invites attendance and praises the church's friendly spirit.

Jesus Paul Updike

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Services

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington holds Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m sermon Words Without Weight by Dr Allen Wehrli head of Old Testament Eden Seminary guest preacher Union service 730 p m at Christian church catechism class Saturday 1 p m in pastor study quote How happy are the pessimists. Milo J Phillips pastor

Allen Wehrli Eden Seminary Christian Church Wehrli Milo J. Phillips

St James Catholic Masses at 7 8 and 10 A M

St James Catholic Church schedules Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with the 10 o clock service designated as high mass Rev H J Corcoran is pastor.

St. James Catholic H. J. Corocoran

Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath Services Schedule

The Seventh Day Adventists announce Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and church services at 5 p.m. led by Pastor H. R. Coats.

Seventh Day Adventists H. R. Coats

Calvary Baptist Invites All to Sunday Services

Calvary Baptist opens with scripture quoted and invites all to attend. Bible school for all ages at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship at 10 45 a m in a friendly church setting.

Trinity Lutheran Lenten Services and Week Ahead

Sunday school at 10 and adult class at 10 with 11 a.m. Communion. Ash Wednesday service titled The Man Who Lost an Ear based on John 18 and Luke 22 51. Confirmation class Saturday Feb 7 at 10. Parsonage hosts all day Communion announcement. Prof Redwinkle from Concordia Seminary will speak Mon at St. Pauls Iowa City on The Christian Woman In The Modern World. S S teachers meeting Tue 8 Lenten service Wed 8. 9 adult class. Thursday.

Israel Prof. Redwinkle Concordia Seminary St. Louis Iowa City St. Pary's

Evening gospel service and prayer meeting notes

The message lists an evening gospel service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer and praise service led by Pastor Paul H White. This notice records the church’s schedule and pastoral leadership.

Paul H. White

Christian Tabernacle Morning Worship and Services

The Rev. C. L. Harrington of Moline Ill will preach morning and evening. Young people meet at 6 30 with evangelistic service at 7 30. Tuesday prayer service led by Rev A D Wilson of Monmouth Ill. No Thursday evening service. Valentine party for young people Thursday at 7 30. Rev W J Stevens is pastor.

C. L. Harrington Moline Ill A. D. Wilson Monmouth W. J. Stevens

Methodist Church Morning Worship and Gideons Talk

The Methodist Church schedules a 9:05 a.m. worship, 10:45 a.m. service, and Gideons presentation by J. M. Finney. An evening program includes Methodist Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. union service at 7:30 p.m. and Young Adult gathering at 8:00 p.m. Organ selections, anthems, offertories, and postlude feature under Min. Fred E. Miller and Min. Walter A. Smith with organist John L. Yousling and music director Elouise R. Sorden.

J. M. Finney Gideons Methodist Youth Fellowship Christian Church God Our Help Wilson LT West Nevin Wendell Frances Baker Voekner Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John L. Yousling Elouise R. Sorden

Trinity Lutheran Church invites for church league basketball

Two ladies aid at F Murdock's and church league basketball are announced. Come and worship at Trinity Lutheran. J H Beiderwieden is the pastor.

F. Murdock Trinity Lutheran J. H. Beiderwieden

Morning Worship and Evening Services Schedule

Christian morning worship at 10 45 Union evening services at 7 30 Music for the morning features organ preludes and offertory My Faith Looks Up to Thee and The Glory of God Conducted by Wendell Rider with Shirley Dunlap as organist T C Polk serves as minister

Asines Perkins Wendell Rider

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Mission Talk

The church outlines its weekly pattern with services on Sunday morning and evening plus midweek prayer and choir practice. Rev Harry Wagner, a China Inland Mission missionary, will speak with slides about Tibetans, and Mr H C Finney will present Gideons work during the worship hour.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Ae Adams Jehovah the One Who H. C. Finney Gideons Harry Wagner China Inland Mission West China Baptist Mens Fellowship Wagner Charles McConnell Paul Thay

Presbyterian Service Schedule With Pastor Basil McBee

The church opens with Bible classes at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00. Evening worship follows at 7:30, with a Young Peoples meeting at 7:00. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 8:00 at Dr. W. J. Masson home. visitors welcome.

Young Peoples Meeting

Worship and Scout Guests Highlight United Presbyterian Service

United Presbyterian Bible school attends 10:45 a m worship with YPCA at 6 30 p m Union evening service at the Christian church features Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts as guests. Special music includes organ preludes and choral pieces by Noble Gounod and Bach with an organ postlude.

YPCA The Christian Church

Cities Use Automobiles Based on 700 Residents Rule

A recent survey finds most city governments require one motor vehicle per 700 residents to carry out municipal tasks including police cars and trucks. The nationwide average guides this standard for local administrations.

Westchester Federated church hosts World Day of Prayer

The Federated church invites all to observe the World's Day of Prayer on Friday afternoon February 13 at two o'clock. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent. Morning worship 11 a.m. Esther Ellen Bauer pianist. Evening services 7:30 p.m. with sermons "The Master of Nathaniel" and "Jesus on the Mount of Blessing." R Vernon Pike is minister.

Kenneth Cuddeback Esther Ellen Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Ann Bauer Jesus Nathaniel Federated Church R. Vernon Pike

We shall join sister congregation in Washington for sermon

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Valley will join its sister church in Washington at 11 a m for a sermon by Dr Allen Wehrli professor of Old Testament at Eden Seminary The topic will be Words Without Weight Washington Church will hear Dr Wehrli The Ninth Plague is the topic at Washington church We are not punished for our sins but by them

Washington Allen Wehrli Our Eden Seminary

Sabbath services and youth fellowship schedule

Sabbath school at 10 a.m. sermon titled In the Midst. Youth fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Rev R V Pike brings the essence of the evening. H Phillips pastor John McDowell superintendent.

R. V. Pike H. Phillips John McDowell

Prairie Flower Baptist Morning Worship Notice

The Prairie Flower Baptist announces morning worship led by Harry Wagner at 10 00 with Sunday school at 11 90. There will be no evening service.

Harry Wagner

Ainsworth Methodist Church Activities Schedule

Friday event for young adults at the schoolhouse gymnasium. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Public worship at 11. Junior MYF at 6:30 p.m. at Martha White’s home. Senior MYF 7:30 p.m. at WSCS home. secretary of youth work Mrs. John Elliott. Tuesday 7:30–8:30 p.m. six adult conversation evenings for joining the church. Easter Sunday. Wednesday youth confirmation at parsonage 4–5 p.m. Thursday choir practice at 5 p.m. Ash Wednesday February 11.

Martha White WSCS John Elliott

Weekly church schedule at New Haven church

At New Haven Grace Hill leads Sunday school at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 7 30 Young peoples night sermon Unto Him That Hath Special music by students of West Chester high school Floyd Smith is pastor Max Waterhouse superintendent Grace Hill New Haven superintendent Arthur Gorsh

New Haven Grace Hill Young Peoples West Chester High School Floyd Smith Max Waterhouse

Bethel Presbyterian Worship Service Sermon

Worship service at Bethel Presbyterian Church at 11 a m features a sermon by Rev M K Thompson.

Community church events in Crawfordsville schedule

Crawfordsville churches announce a full week of activities led by Joseph Jones and the union service at Peder vec Presbyterian. Bible school at 9 45 a m junior and U P Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Morning worship at 11 00 with messages on The Three Ill Am s Romans One. A boys and girls story time and congregational hymn sing. Tuesday Willing Workers meet at 200 church parlors. Wednesday Federated men s club at 7 30 with County Attorney John C Owen. Friday World Day of Prayer joint service at Federated church at 2 00 Daniel Knoxford minister.

Christ Il Am U. P Janise White Federated Men’s Club John C. Owen World Day of Prayer Federated Church Daniel Knoxford

Highland Center Social Roundup

Mrs Walter Owens of Davenport visited Highland Center over the weekend staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Melvin Soukup and family. Washington couple Mr and Mrs Wm Murphy and Mr and Mrs Earle Steele spent Sunday with Floyd Martin and John Krotz families. The Fletcher family attended a Columbus Junction high school declamatory contest Tuesday evening. Joe Krotz and family visited John Krotz on Thursday evening. Larry Lasek spent Saturday in town.

Eula Mae Coon Highland Center Walter Owens Davenport Melvin Soukup Wm. Murphy Earle Steele Washington Floyd Martin John Krotz Samuel Murphy Knowlton Fletcher Columbus Junction High School Joe Krotz Larry Lasek

Ainsworth O E S Plans School of Instruction

Ainsworth O E S Chapter 392 hosts a school of instruction in March with opening at 9 30 am and luncheon at 1 60 pm. Members must reserve lunches with Mrs Russell Jones by February 28. An invitation from Emna Beekman Chapter Columbus Junction was received for Friday February 6. Evening gathering opens at 8 00 pm.

Ainsworth Russell Jones Emna Beekman Columbus Junction

Local families share news of measles and visits across towns

Several pupils from Alboaugh Highland Center and Harrison schools have measles and some are quite ill. Families visit Relatives and friends gather for dinners and birthdays in Washington Wellman Lone Tree and nearby areas. Sympathy extended to the Campbell family over Mrs Lou Stacy's passing.

California Visit For Mrs F Leeper

Mrs. Frank Leeper left by train for California to visit her daughter Francis and husband the Dave Kinne monts. The piece notes local family events and illnesses including pneumonia recovery, visits, and a funeral with sympathy extended to Mrs Stacey’s family.

Frank Stransky Pilotburg Frank Leeper California Francis Dave Kinnémonts

Leather soles healthful properties from natural treatments

The article explains that leather soles gain healthful properties through natural processes. It attributes these benefits to treating cattle hides with vegetable extracts from trees and other plants, linking quality to nature's work.

Community visits noted at local homes

The text records visits by Phyllis Hinkle and Ronnie Edwards to the Burke McCreedy home and mentions activities at the Melvin Soukup residence. It reflects social calls among residents.

Melvin Soukup Phyllis Hinkle Ronnie Edwards Burke McCreedy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ivory Palaces Immanuel Lutheran Church of Nazarene Cc. F. Gieselman St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Calvary Baptist Bible School For All S. S Christian Tabernacle Methodist Christian Shirley Dunlap T. C. Polk Paul K. Wells North English Keswick White Pigeon Guernsey Vale Gingerboy A. C. Gingerich Poland Clinton Farmall H Tl. C I. H.C Montgomery Ward John Deere Hamilton I. Oh.i. No Maytag Seabie Ft Electrolux Glen Green ED O’brien Keokuk County State Bank Associate Presbyterian United Presbyterian Bible School Wooler Organ Demorest Country Churches Westchester Methodist ST. Paul’s Evangelical & Reformed West Chester Prairie Flower Baptist Ich Ainsworth Methodist Grace Hile Arthur Gorsh Ven GOOCH Fred W. Bell Feed Service South 4Th Ave Bethel Presbyterian M. K. Thompson Crawfordsville Joseph Jones Pedervet Presbyterian Clifford Ott Federated Presbyterian Aehours issToo Kyoureyes Stephen Washington Se Eel Io Ainsworth O. E. S. Instruction School Ainsworth School Ternoon Jimmy McCreedy Albaugh Highland Center Harrison Charles Soukup James Murphy Wellman Herbert Campbell Fred Kucera Kay Greazel Hubert Krotz W. R. Murphy Wilbur Chalupa Orie O'Conners Larry O'Conner Fred Klopfenstein Milford MecCreedy Ben Harrison Lewis Westfall Lone Tree Delbert Brumsfield Gilbert Woods Lee Conry Home F. Leeper Alvin Christner Christner Viola Kauffman Eugene Linda Scott Waucette Maas Albert Stransky Larry Stransky Washington Hospital Wade Ferguson Carl T. Anderson Hugh Hammond Des Moines Kenneth Peters Harold Durst Marion Stransky Rex Allenworth Kalona Werfu Charlie Nejedly Carl T.anderson Marion Thomas Stacey Brighton Stacy T. W. Harwood Greclan Emery Cleor PHONE R.O.P U.S
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