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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
3
The notice lists lesson subjects and scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education for February 20. Copyrighted material is used by permission.
A sermon series on Mark 9 and 10 argues true greatness is servanthood not status. It outlines six marks not being first but last not proud but humble not exclusive but cooperative not important but approachable not a supervisor but a servant and not unselfish but sacrificial. The church notes revival meetings with Rev. Leo Simmons, upcoming Family Night gifts, missionary talks, and midweek programs at Christian Tabernacle led by Pastor W. J. Stevens.
A report notes that during waking hours the eyes remain in a continuous state of activity, with movement and focus shifting as attention spans change and tasks demand visual input.
The Presbyterian church hosts Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon Jesus Multiplying Power. Christian Endeavor at 6 15 and union worship at 7 30. Dr Eastwood delivers sermon. pastor Ivan Riess urges a critical program update before morning service.
The Seventh Day Adventist at 902 E. Second Street conducts Sabbath school at 2 p m and a sermon at 3 p m led by pastor M Frank Grau.
The note lists 6:30 p.m. YPCA meetings and a lesson study group followed by the Union evening service at the Presbyterian church. Special music includes Morning Organ Prelude Andante, Borodin Anthem Arise O Lord, Echo Bells Offertory, Brewer Anthem Oh Taste and See, and Organ Prelude Elevation. Krecker ministers with George Kerr as Director of Music, Carolyn Hamilton as Organist, and Helen Harvey noted in the church staff.
St James church schedules two masses at 8 a m and 10 a m led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor parish services include morning worship and pastoral notes
Morning Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 union evening service at 7 30 in the Presbyterian church. Morning music includes a Grazioso prelude a shepherds tale offertory and a choral postlude with Mrs Charles McConnell organist and Alfred Trenerry minister.
The Methodist Church holds a 9 45 A M school session and a 10 45 A M laymen's day service with L E Dunlap delivering an address. Evening union worship at 7 30 P M at the Presbyterian church features music by Lyvor Williams Men’s chorus and soloists with organ accompaniment.
The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 A M with William Graf as superintendent. Worship service at 9 45 A M and an evening union service at 7 30 P M. Music features organ preludes and solos by A M, Doris Gray, Mac Dermid, Zelather Taylor, and Widor. Organist and director is Mrs Henry S Shields. minister is Fr W Eastwood.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington lists schedule for the week with morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and a union service at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian church The confirmation class meets at the parsonage Saturday at 1 30 p m Pastor Milo J Phillipi presides Sermon topic The Mission of the Church.
Calvary Baptist on 2nd Ave at Jefferson invites all to a morning worship at 9 30 with The Unchanging Christ and a 10 30 Bible school for all ages Melo Vada. Evening evangelistic service at 7 00 on Sept 7 with Who is Jesus of Nazareth Is He Man Is He God Does it make any Difference The week features a Monday young peoples class at 8 00 and Thursday Bible study and prayer fellowship all are invited Pastor A E Diddams.
At 10:00 A M Sabbath school and 11:00 A M morning worship with the theme Thus Saith the Lord. Prayer meeting is at 5:00 P M on Wednesday led by Basil G McBee pastor.
East Jefferson Street church lists Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with the topic Our Refuge The Eternal God. Evening services for youth at 7:30 and evangelistic service at 8:00, plus Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00. Pastor James Robbins invites worship.
Immanuel Lutheran at 332 E Washington hosts Bible school Saturdays at 9 am and Sunday worship at 11 am with Sunday school and Bible class at 10 am. Lent begins this year with services and a sermon on Why Should We Observe Lent based on Luke 18 31 33 8. BE H Wendland, pastor.
A Christian Science Sunday lesson centers on Mind as God. It cites Isaiah 40 13 14 18 and the Science and Health definition of Mind as divine and error as nothing, stressing God good as the only Mind and the absence of real evil.
Trinity Lutheran invites with 10:15 a m Sunday school and Bible class and 11:15 a m divine worship on Luke 18 31 43. Lenten services begin next Thursday at 8 p m. Lutheran Hour Sundays 12 30 and 3 p m tune in Bible select Saturdays 1 36 p m. Pastor K L Stuempfig.
United Presbyterian Bible School hosts morning worship at 10:45 a.m. with guest preacher Doctor M Warle Collins of Tarkio College leading the pulpit at 9:45 a.m.
The Ainsworth United Presbyterian church announces a Sabbath schedule with Sunday school at 10:00 led by John Koehler Jr. Morning worship at 11:00. Pioneer Group at 7:00 and YPCU fellowship at 7:30 led by Jean Wood. World day of prayer Friday February 25 observed. 2:30 afternoon service at the United Presbyterian parsonage and 2:30 evening service at the same site. 8:00 evening service for all ages at the high school auditorium led by Herbert M. Glass Student Pastor.
John Mc Dowell hosts a Bible school with 10 00 A M morning worship followed by 11 00 A M union evening service. Mid week prayer and Bible study are Wednesday at the parsonage. Special message for Christians. Bring your Bible and offering for Sterling College.
Morning worship at 10:00 with Bible school led by LeRoy Luers. No evening service. Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening. New members to be received Sunday morning with right hand of fellowship. Pot luck and program Monday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Glen Little and Le Roy Luers. Luers to move to Packwood Iowa as he enlists in Navy Air Corps V-5. Youth meeting had 19 attendees with devo by Rev Peters and games led by Jeanne Strum and Helen Dill.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at the church on February 24 with all members urged to attend. Sunday February 27 marks Layman Sunday with laymen leading worship. Dedication Week runs Feb 27 to Mar 5 with nightly services except Saturday led by different ministers and a Chandler educational film on Feb 27.
The Wellman bi county Youth Fellowship rally is noted. Ruth Duvall leads next Sunday evening. A Sunday evening union service will feature Rev Arthur Peters. West Chester ladies mark Worlds Day of Prayer at Federated church Friday Feb 25 led by Mrs Lloyd Bauer. W S C S meeting postponed one week. Irvin Coffey welcomed for winter W S C S meetings. A father son banquet sponsored by W S C S set for Tuesday Feb 22 at the Methodist church with fifty cent tickets. H W Munster pastor.
Bible school classes for all ages led by Cliff Reeves at 10:00. Morning worship at 11:00 with the message The Unchangeable Christ. Wednesday evening prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:00. Pastor A. I. Diddams invites all to attend.
The notice states Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at eleven o clock. The fragment implies a church event schedule for Sunday morning services.
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m led by pastor W Z Allen. It records a local church timetable without extra details.
Church school runs from 10 00 to 10 45 public worship scheduled 16 45 to 11 30 with minister W L Clapp and superintendent Beulah Lowry in charge.
Crawfordsville churches list Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship at 11 a m laymen's Sunday youth fellowship 6 30 p m union service 7 30 p m Boy Scout meeting Monday 7 p m pastors named Fredrick Westbrook and M R M McCracken supervise Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 a m Women Missionary Societies sponsor World Day of Prayer at U P church February 25 a2 M R M McCracken and David Henry Davis lead services with M H N Poston assisting.
Mike Schlaubaugh has purchased the former L. W. Durst department store building in Wellman and will convert it into a hatchery and produce store. In other news, the WCTU and Iota Sigma met with Mrs. E C Jones to plan observances for Francis Willard Day and tuberculosis talks, plus a Valentine tea at the Miller home honoring Mrs. Heidelmeir who moves to Chicago.
The Liska family expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during the death of husband father and grandfather Mrs Joseph Liska and children Frances Bob and Jane Haves extend heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown during bereavement
In Ireland, many daughters still require parental consent to pursue outings with male companions, reflecting enduring family approval practices that shape young women's social freedoms and dating norms.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed offers Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 30 a m and a sermon titled The Mission of the Church A union service will be held at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian church of Washington led by Pastor Milo J Phillips.
Worship service at 10 A M Sunday school at 11 A M Young people's meeting at 7 30 P M Evening service at 8 P M H N Poston pastor.
The lute, a stringed musical instrument, formed its shape and name from Arab origins. This historical note links the lute to Arabic culture and craft traditions.
The Ainsworth Methodist church lists Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10:06 morning worship at 11:00 youth fellowship at 7:50 and evening worship at 8:00. The sermon theme for next Sunday is noted.
Highland Center notes recount weekend dinners with Earl Steele and Frame families plus visits from Samuel Murphy James Murphy and families from Wellman. Betty Meeks farewell party at Highland Center school February 6 featured guitars piano and school songs.
Arthur Wiley announces as Republican candidate for County Supervisor with term starting January 1, 1945 and primary set for June 5, 1944. Harriet Coulter also seeks County Recorder in the same June 5, 1944 Republican primary.
Weather exposure causes about 50 percent of all repair costs on farm machinery. Improper storage leaves equipment vulnerable to rain, sun and rust, increasing maintenance expenses for farmers.
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