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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
5
Viola Gwyn and Kenny McCutcheon confess love after a late night secret meeting at Viola's window. Minda Carter, named in Kenny's will, becomes central as Rachel Carter vows to resolve the triangle by speaking to all parties tomorrow.
Feb 22 report from PAIS notes the Poincare cabinet upheld in the senate by a 150 to 134 vote amid continued partisan debate.
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Charles B. Warren of Detroit former ambassador to Japan to be ambassador to Mexico.
H. H. Moore of St. Albans Vermont at 72 remains active with the Central Vermont Railroad after 40 years on the job. He credits TANLAC with restoring his health after years of indigestion constipation and nervousness. He says TANLAC made him feel like a different man and plans to stay on his duties. TANLAC is advertised as sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
A local church editorial urges cooperation, personal effort, and daily action with sermons on The Efficacy of Prayer and Eternity. Special music at both services invites newcomers as Pastor William B. Shelley and missionary Mary Ann Claggett speak, plus a deacons meeting and Boy Scout troop gathering.
Morning service at eleven led by Rev. Arthur R. Oates. No evening public worship Sabbath school and young people's meeting at the usual hour. Music includes organ preludes, several anthems, and benediction. director of music Carolyn Hamilton and organist Helen Harvey listed.
The Sunday program lists Bible school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m and 7 p m Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m Leader Jean Johnson subject Sin and its effect on Character Congregational gifts for national boards discussed Sermons: The Message of Exodus and The Character of Jesus Christ Musical program includes organ preludes hymns anthems and postludes with Mrs J E Ream Maurine McLauschlin as director and organist
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 11 o clock text When I was a child I thought as a child A C BE League meeting at 630 p m evening service at 730 p m text Prove thy servants prayer meeting Wednesday 730 p m with Mrs Minnie Crump Mite Missionary Society Tuesday afternoon 230 p m at the parsonage J B Easley in charge
The church lists Sabbath activities with 9:45 a m Sunday school 11:00 a m public worship 6:00 p m Christian endeavor and 7:00 p m evening worship. A General Assembly day of prayer for colleges and seminaries is noted. The evening study continues on prayer titled The Practice of Prayer. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p m led by Miss Lamphere with Mrs Meek and Fort Sherman. Dr Sawhill will attend March 17.
The counsel of the Lord endures forever and his thoughts are for all generations. Responsive reading draws on Proverbs 2 1 12 21 highlighting seeking wisdom and understanding.
The church outlines morning worship at 9:30 and 11:00. Youth program at 6:18 with evening service at 7:00. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Topic on the program is "The Condi-.
The Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship with a sermon titled The Challenge of Christ. Evening activities include Intermediate and Epworth Leagues at 6 p.m. and an evangelistic service at 7 p.m. with hymn sing, cross illumination, and a sermon A Ruler in Trouble.
Morning worship at 10 o'clock Sunday school at 11 a m and evening services at 7 30 o'clock at Haskins Presbyterian Church with a regular weekly schedule for worship and instruction.
The Bethel Presbyterian Church lists Sunday activities with a 16:15 or 4:15 p.m. Sunday school and a morning worship at 11:30 a.m. The wording reflects a traditional church timetable for services and educational programs.
Sunday School at 10 a m. preaching at 11 a m on The Christians Walk. Evening service at 7 20 p m on The Man who came Back. Mrs Hillis preaches both services. Cordial welcome to all. C B Hillis, Pastor.
Sunday activities include Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with subject Short Sighted Long Sighted. Evening service at 7 30 p m led by Dr George I ear district superintendent who will preach and conduct communion and the 2nd Quarterly Conference. Revival meetings start March 18 and Jesse J Miller and Washington orchestra offer entertainment February 26.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with theme The Lord s part in Our Salvation. B Y P U at 7:00, evening service at 7:30. Pastor A J Unthank presents a moral critique of America s attitude toward Jesus Christ and the fate of the nation.
The New Haves Baptist church invites all to Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching service at 3 p m. Mrs Hillis speaks on God's Sure Things. Pastor C KF Hillis extends welcome to friends and neighbors.
In the Pearl islands area near the Bay of Panu pearls were so abundant that early natives decorated their canoes with them. The text notes pearls were plentiful when the islands were first discovered.
A curious observation notes that liberal ideas appear spread worldwide with the press on the front page reflecting shifting attitudes. The Chronicle comments on evolving views from historic persecutions to modern discourse and public debate prompting broader tolerance.
The fragmentary text presents a reflective line about human faults and restraint, citing a writer named Jacobl. It contrasts patience and awareness with unbridled greed and conquest while implying moral instruction. The source appears literary rather than news.
The Independent School District of Washington faced backlash as the committee withdraws qualified acceptance of hiring three more outside engineers to review the Centennial Building. They urge the board to consider reversing moves and use funds for building upkeep while maintaining safety claims by four local builders.
Announcement for the two act musical Bringing Up Father on Broadway based on George McManus cartoons. Jiggs Maggie Kitty and Dinty star with a large chorus in a two act show of laughter, songs, and twists. Opens Monday February 25 with seat sales at McElhinney Drug Store.
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