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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
3
A brief entry notes a February 24 lesson plan covering specified scripture readings. It cites oversight by the Council of Religious Education and mentions the use of permission for access and study. The wording suggests an organized religious education activity with authorizing body guidance.
A sermon on Deuteronomy 6 4-12 arguing the home as the strongest influence on a child's character. It emphasizes worship in the home instruction by parents and remembrance of God’s blessings as keys to lasting faith, citizenship, and moral strength.
The article dispels the belief that handling toads causes warts, stating the superstition has no truth. It clarifies that warts are caused by viruses and not by contact with amphibians.
Trinity Lutheran at 409 East Main Street lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible classes at 10 a.m. and a 11 a.m. Gospel service. Confirmation Thursdays at 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday March 6 begins midweek Lenten services each Wednesday at 7 p.m. with Lutheran radio programs on WMT WGN KBUR KNEL.
St James parish lists Masses at 8:00 am and 10:00 am with Rev. H J Corcoran as pastor.
Immanuel Lutheran at 320 S. Iowa Ave invites worshippers with Saturday school at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class at 7:00 a.m. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. Pastor L. M. Bleichwehr extends a welcome and provides contact via phone 475 J.
Morning worship at 9:45 announced with preacher Dr Miller on You and the Other Fellow. City wide youth rally at 6 pm and evening service at 7 80 pm with Dr Stanley B Niles speaking on The Levels of Life. Music includes organ preludes a Faure anthem offertory duets violin trio and postludes. Ministers listed as Fred K Miller and Walter A Smith. Church School Superintendent Mrs James Birney Organist Edna M Klein Director Herbert C Osineup.
Calvary Baptist offers 9 30 Bible school with classes for all ages led by Melo Vacha. 10 45 morning worship covers Early Christianity and The Marks of True Faith. 7 30 evening evangelistic service features In the Bible The Word of God How Can We Know. Wednesday 6 06 prayer meeting and Bible study How to approach the unsaved.
February 24 1946 Sunday lesson sermon centers on Mind with Psalms 119 verses 23 34 and Psalms 33 6 8 9. Texts from Science and Health discuss infinite Mind and divine Love beyond form and material sense, stressing spirituality over physical representation.
The friendly church invites the community to attend its services led by Pastor A. B. Diddams this week. The notices encourage participation and mark the schedule as a welcome gathering for residents.
Morning service theme "A Christian Martyr" followed by a youth rally at the Methodist church at 6:00 p m and union evening services at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church with Dr Stanley B Niles delivering the message Special music features an organ prelude Reverie Dibois Anthem Let My Prayer Be Set Sonar en a os Morris Organ offertory Andante Sia age Fae ae Rogers Anthem Taste and See How Gracious The Lord Is Goss Organ positude Recessional Nordmian Minister George Kerr Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Har...
Morning worship includes Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 with the service at 10 45 led by Dr Stanley Niles and T E White. The junior choir performs Rescue the Ferishing and solo Lead Kindly Light. Organist Edith Shields directs.
Baptist Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Young people meet at six at the Methodist church. Union evening service at 7:30 p.m. Music includes Meredith Offertory By The Sea and Can He Count On You from Doige Anthem. Loren Mrs. Charles Murdock organist and director Ruth Lemley piano Alfred Trenerry minister.
Morning worship at 9 45 followed by no Youth Fellowship at 10 45. Youth group will attend a youth rally at the Union and join evening services at the Methodist church with Dr Stanley Niles as speaker. Sermon titled An Important Hour. Music includes Dream of an Angel Prelude and Offertory pieces. Organist Mrs Boyd White, Director of Music Eleanor Tucker, Minister Thomas Polk.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Washington offers morning worship at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 a.m. The sermon is titled Your Money and Your Life. A young people's fellowship dinner follows. An union service at 7:30 p.m. in the Methodist church features Dr Niles of Mt Pleasant. message on prejudice and thinking by Milo J Phillipi, pastor.
Morning worship at 10 45 and a young people meeting with a wedding enactment. Evangelistic service at 7 30 led by Rev and Mrs W G Guenther of Madison Wis. Final night with soul stirring subject. Evening specials from choir. Tuesday 7 30 midweek prayer. Wed 7 30 men’s prayer in basement. Thursday 7 30 Bible study and testimony. Pastor Robert Stevens.
Basil G. McBee, Pastor invites members to Sabbath school, morning worship, and evening worship at the Associate Presbyterian Church.
In Bethel Presbyterian and Westchester Federated churches Sunday school meets at 10 and 11 a.m. respectively with morning worship at 11 a.m. Allen serves Bethel as pastor and John McDowell is superintendent at Westchester with Charles C. Masson as student pastor under the name Called by a Name.
Bible school at 7 PM with child attendance invited. Morning worship at 11 includes the sermon Obedience is better than Sacrifice. Evening service at 7:30 followed by prayer and praise. Visitors are welcome to attend any service and be made to feel welcome.
Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m with German topic Your Money and Your Life A new church board meeting follows the service. all members urged to attend Pastor Milo J Phillips delivers a message about character and emotions
Sabbath school at ten led by Mrs. Marion Kilpatrick as superintendent morning worship at eleven with Karl Megeehelsen in charge. P C U meets at 6 30 PM. Church bulletin notes TO CHURCH demanding attendance.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Herbert Campbell. Morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled Christ Means To Me HOPE. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. W S C S meets next Thursday at Mrs John Clegg's with potluck at noon. Mrs Al McCreedy conducts devotions and Mrs John Freeland leads the program hoping for good attendance. Quarterly conference set for March 8.
The West Chester Methodist Church announces a Laymans Sunday with 11 a.m. services led by the laymen and Frank Kleese. Ted Griffith leads Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Sunday. A mission study group meets February 27 at Mrs Eldin Bauers home. Dr Walter M Scheuermann district superintendent will preach March 17 with a cooperative dinner planned at noon.
The ladies of the W.S.GC Five are organized to collect and forward relief supplies for Oakville Iowa flood victims. Canned goods and small items for refurbishing homes such as rugs curtains and dress ser- vices will be accepted at Mrs Lou Bauer’s home or the parsonage during the next week. H W Munster pastor.
The Sunday school begins at ten. The young people will conduct the evening service at 7790.
Crawfordsville churches list Sunday activities including Sunday school at 10 a.m. directed by Joseph Jones and worship at 11 a.m. Lay leaders meet with O. T. Wilson as chairman. Mr Pleasant to give address. Youth groups at 6:55 p.m. Union service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Howard F. Ball, pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a m led by H J Whiting superintendent.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by W. P. Davidson superintendent. Worship at 11:30 a.m. sermon titled Healing by the Wayside. Youth meeting at 6:30 p.m. Rev Ro M. McCracken is pastor.
Scientists say water stored in all parts of a camel’s body is mainly in tissues under the skin and that water alone may not revive a camel after long journeys. The amount of body water depends on salt intake, while water and salt together can revive a camel after travel.
Plant scientists say foliage plants like coleus thrive in large pots with room for roots to grow, while flowering plants produce more blooms in smaller pots that become pot bound. Regular repotting provides fresh nourishment.
The article states vitamin C content influences taste and color, and suggests that preserving ascorbic acid in foods preserves flavor. It notes research indicating flavor retention is tied to vitamin C retention.
Mildew in basements or damp rooms can be cleaned with a cleaner containing mildecide sold in paint stores. For prevention, mix mildecide with paint as directed. If dampness stems from structural defects, hire a waterproofing expert. After fixes, repaint surfaces.
The article explains glove handling to maximize wear. It advises putting on gloves by working each finger separately and removing them by loosening fingertips first. Gloves should be turned inside out, eased off, then turned right-side-out with fingers smoothed before storage.
A field note describes the albatross as having the longest wingspread among birds, often stretching 14 et from tip to tip.
When not ironing unplug the electric iron and store it safely. Use a heel rest or approved stands. Lay cords to avoid tripping and keep them away from hot radiators. Ensure wires are tidy and out of reach of children and pets.
The department of agriculture announced estimates showing 3,371,189 farms in the nation still without central station electric service. The report highlights the ongoing gap in rural electricity access and the scope of infrastructure needs nationwide.
Short items hang by the waistbands while excess fabric is pinned at the back to speed drying. Socks should be hung by their feet. Rayon hose laid flat on towels away from direct heat and sunlight for safe drying.
A rare gold coin inscribed PADA is identified as the oldest gold issue bearing a king’s name. It marks Peada of Mercia who ruled 655 to 657 A D and was the first in his line to adopt Christianity.
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