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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1931
Page
4
The Washington High School audience showed strong interest as Mr. Clase spoke in the auditorium, delivering wholesome ethical guidance. He analyzes problems facing youths and inspires high ideals, with conferences yielding significant, lasting benefits for students and the Sunshine Club noting about 300 participants.
Dr J H McCombe, hailed as the finest evangelist to visit Washington, is set to close meetings this week. Pioneers claim he has drawn unusually large crowds, speaking daily with rational messages and a personable, witty style that endears him to Washington county residents.
Dr. McCombe argues that creeds prove worthless without flesh and blood faith, insisting God’s love must be lived through effort and moral warfare. He laments soft Christianity, urges bold commitment, and contrasts heroic labor with shallow belief, citing Goethe as a warning.
The Union Gospel Campaign drew about 1200 worshippers nightly, filling the spacious Methodist space from main room to balconies. Pastor A. W. Hh nke lauds the revival for awakening spiritual need, uniting churches, challenging youth, and spreading “healthy religion” through the Washington community. John Henry McCombe and Harold C. Clase praised for leading songs.
Evangelistic gatherings energize the community with daily morning prayers and large evening audiences. Citizens seek renewed spiritual life and added strength for growth as The Combe-Close Trio performs, underscoring belief in power through Christian living and a hopeful year ahead.
The First Christian Church under Rev. P.E. Roll supports the campaign with strong involvement. Members show genuine interest and enthusiasm, reflecting their approval of the meeting.
The readable fragments describe a base two illumination concept and a rehearsal by Lord Ru with men. Details are sparse and names are unclear, leaving the exact subject and context speculative.
A speaker reflects on her role in campaign work guiding women, wives, and mothers. She emphasizes counsel, hope, loyalty, and fidelity, noting high marriage failure rates and the mission to cultivate queenly character and Christlike hearts among attendees in Washington.
McCombe and Clase plan an itinerary including Flint Michigan Fort Wayne Indiana Spokane Washington Lewiston Idaho Washington Iowa Mt Pleasant Iowa Ypsilanti Michigan Pontiac Michigan. Many campaigns unite Evangelical churches of the city with success and growth. A rising tide lifts all boats.
Financing the McCombe Clase campaign shows funds raised to cover local expenses including heat light advertising janitor service transportation and incidental costs. Offerings from the last Sabbath will go to McCombe and Clase for their services as the meetings appeal is presented with preaching prayer music dramatization and personal work unifying religious services across ages and temperaments.
Harold Clase has shaped local service meetings with a sunshiny personality and a large chorus. A 120 member choir performed Ninety and Nine, with steady growth and pianissimo song services that created the right atmosphere for the message.
Harold Close extols singing to strengthen faith and community. He notes songs influence lives, ease burdens, and uplift during service and hardship, urging readers to choose songs that guide life and sing together for resilience.
Mrs Harold Clase has contributed to women’s work and church meetings through piano playing and leadership. She forms a strong trio with piano and organ, aids dramatic youth work, and inspires attendees at church gatherings. Dr McCombe praises suburban Washington ties and volleyball performances by Mr Clase.
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