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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
3
The bulletin lists the January 19 lesson topics and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education for use by permission.
A religious study of John 3 1 11 16 17 explaining the necessity and mystery of the new birth regeneration through faith in Christ, with references to scriptures and Moody quote. It emphasizes that entrance to the kingdom of God requires spiritual rebirth and offers salvation to all who believe while condemning rejection as a matter of personal choice.
In colonial Virginia it was widely believed winter housing and milking of cows would kill them, a common view reflecting seasonal livestock management beliefs of the era.
The notice lists Trinity Lutheran Church events including Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with Bible class at 10 a.m. and Sunday school in the church at 10 a.m. It notes weekly youth and adult classes, radio programs The Lighter Lantern and The Lutheran Hour, and a union service led by Dr. Willard Lampe with special music. Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden invites all to worship.
Morning worship at 10.00 a m Sunday school at 11.00 a m Sermon Does Life Bore You The sacrament of holy baptism will be administered at the morning service Union service at 7 30 p m at United Presbyterian church Dr M Willard Lampe head of school of religion will preach Milo J Phillipi Pastor
Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Jefferson address announces sermon on The Gospel the Saving Wisdom of God based on 1 Cor 2 6 16. Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m divine worship at 10 30 a m confirmation class Saturday 9 30 a m L M Bleichwehr pastor 320 S Iowa Ave Phone 4750.
St James Church schedules Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor at the church location.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church lists a 9:45 Sunday school for all ages with a 10:45 morning worship featuring Prelude O Sanctissima and selections by the Lux Junior and Senior choirs. Youth group officers lead the Sunday activities with Easter and Toronto conference highlights, followed by a 7:30 union service with Dr. Willard Lampe speaking.
Christian Bible school holds services with 9 45 morning worship 10 45 youth fellowship and 6 30 evening union services. At 7 89 there is music for the morning including a prelude and The Choir Invisible. Sehneider Offertory Offertoire Peace special music by the choir. Postlude Sabbath Evening Bells. Goredelet Boyd White Director of Music Mrs Boyd White Organist Thomas C Polk Minister.
Sunday schedule lists morning worship with hymns and solos led by Rhea Buck and Neda Faye Aston, sermon by Rev. Paul K. Wells, organist Mrs. Oscar Burham, and choir director Mrs. Charles Murdock. Evening Union service at United Presbyterian church features Dr. Willard Lampe from Iowa. midweek services include choir practice and a World Mission Crusade discussion. Church groups meet Thursday and Friday with Baptist Women at Mrs. Cy Bush home.
Morning worship at 10:45 led by Dr. Miller with the theme There Ought To Be A Law. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Union service at 7:50 p.m. Young Adult group at 8:00 p.m. Organ preludes and postludes include Remember Now Thy Creator and Andante by Guilmant, Rotola, Schreiner.
Morning worship at United Presbyterian features Bible school at 9 45 and combined service at 10 45 with organ preludes and postlude. Items include La Brume Mist Gaw Anthem Sing Unto the Lord As the Dew from Heaven Distilling I Will Love Thee O Lord Bradbury Snelling and Triumphal March Handel.
The lesson sermon centers on Life and immortality from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and Bible selections. It cites Luke 7 12 14 15 and emphasizes Soul over matter with Jesus yielding healing proofs.
Calvary Baptist presents Christ centered programs with 4:30 Bible school for all ages led by Richard Leet. 10:45 morning worship features Gideons Bible distribution by J M Finney and a sermon on Christ His Baptism. 7:30 evening evangelistic service on The Glorious Benefits Of Being Right With God. Wednesday 8:30 prayer meeting and Bible study. Pastor A F Diddams invites all.
Bible school at 9 45 Morning worship at 11 00 with sermon Where Dwellest Thou The first question the disciples asked Jesus Prepare to hear this message six 36 p m Young peoples service with Jimmy Easter and Billy Arnold leading the convention
At 7 30 p m an Evangelistic service featured a sermon titled Woman Why Weepest Thou Inspired by Christ's first post resurrection question the talk urged believers to unite in faith and courage Led by speaker W J Stevens.
A M E church invites the public to its regular meeting day on Sunday January 19 with divine service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas W. Hightower will deliver the message at Shorter Chapel A M E Church 517 South Ave.
Brooks quotes open Bible school next Sunday at Country Prairie Flower Baptist. Cliff Reeves leads Sept 11 morning worship with sermon The Waters of Marah March. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 with message The Modern Trojan Horse. Web and 8 00 prayer and praise. Merle Booth is pastor inviting attendance.
Valley church requests attendees for Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m with a sermon Does Life Bore You Youth Fellowship hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Sheetz at 7 in their home Special guest Mr and Mrs Conklin will entertain Pastor Milo J Phillips delivers the message
Pleasant Hill Christian Bible school offers worship at 19 00 morning service at 11 00 young peoples fellowship and 18 45 evening service with 19 30 F Allyn Westbrook serving as minister.
Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Rev. M. K. Thompson delivering the sermon on The Holy City.
Robert Stephens is Superintendent and Esther Bauer, Mary Ann Bauer are pianists with Mrs Edgar Stewart as chorister. Layman’s message “Man Worker With God” by Frank Kleese. Sermon “Here am I, Send me.” Youth Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. Mary Jane Stephens is president Priscilla Porter leads choir practice Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage. R Vernon Pike is the Minister.
9:45 Sunday school at both churches. 11:00 Morning worship at Grace Hill. 7:39 Evening worship at New Haven. Floyd A. Stith, Pastor Arthur Gorsh S. S. Supt. New Haven. R. W. Hyde, S. S. Grace Hill.
10 a.m. Sunday school led by Herbert Campbell, 11 a.m. worship with a sermon on The God Of My World and How to Find Him as part of Stewardship Sermons. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Mrs. John Elliott and Doreen Edmondson. WSCS officers host a 12 p.m. luncheon Thursday Jan 23. Afternoon plans include years work and entertainments. Bring 25 cents offering. O. J. Fix, Pastor.
Sabbath school begins at 10 a m with Robert Megdelsen and Mrs Max White as Superintendents. Worship at 11 a m features a sermon Isaiah Prophetic Statesman. After worship two elders will be elected. Evening Young People meet at 6 30 p m with the Methodist League led by Hazel Hunt on My Future at the U P church. Robert J Stahmer Come, Let Us Worship.
Sunday school at 9 a.m headed by Joseph Jones as superintendent. Worship services at 11 a.m with a sermon titled When Evil Comes. Junior and Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship meet at 6 30 p.m.
The Federated Presbyterian Church announces a full schedule including Bible school at 10:00 led by Elder Earl Monson, morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on Gods Formula for Unrest in 1947, Union Evening Service with a hymn sing, and midweek Bible study and prayer. A contest between women and men runs for three Sundays.
Young America residents recount a week of social visits and dinners. Mr and Mrs Nar l Redlinger now in Washington hosted a Leo Marie home gathering with extended family and friends.
The legislature debates Blue's program to reform state oversight with calls to abolish or retain the interim committee and the board of control. Senators praise the governor’s speech while differing on abolishing bodies and reshaping oversight for institutions under the board.
Letts on business last Wednesday Mrs. Leo Marie attended a P T A meeting at St. James school Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hunter and family of Davenport spent a day recently in the T. W. Hunter. I was told the other day that the very cleanest, whitest wash gongs are put throe in absolute cold water and suds by adding a half cup extra soap powder. If suds are weak in cold water, make in a little warm water first then add to the cold water.
Havre residents report social visits and family meals including Mr and Mrs Henry Lanning with Leanna Ruth. Mr and Mrs John Baer. Mr and Mrs John Martin visiting S C Wittmer. Evert Westen and children at Martin Westen home. Jesse Stout and Douglas helping in canning beef. Stout family visit to Taylor Stout home.
Ministers invite a large audience to hear Dr M Willard Lampe director of the school of religion at the state university at a union church service Sunday evening in the United Presbyterian church at 7 30. Dr George Kerr will preside Rev T E White will read scripture and Dr Fred E Miller will offer prayer. Special music will be provided by the United Presbyterian choir directed by Carolyn Hamilton.
The CIO charges jealously driven AFL raid left a dozen CIO men maimed as about 300 AFL members attacked 30 CIO signers of portal pay claims in a one story building. CIO officials blame AFL for the assault tied to Muscle Shoals area steelworkers organizing victory.
Evening guests gather as Mr and Mrs Jesse Stout with Lloyd and Douglas share supper at Carl Jarvis. Forrest Mullen family attend Mason home for dinner. Lisle Hering and Judith Ann visit Bel Burger and Roscoe Groves in Iowa City. Eisele visits sister Gayle Kelley in Washington. Werten family dines at Dave Richard home. Albert Jieglowsky noted.
Rep Albert Steinberg proposes a supplementary system to base the general school fund tax on district population ratios. Rural landowners would get credit when rural levies exceed 15 mills, aiming to keep levies under 15 mills in many districts. The plan follows up on a constitutionality ruling upheld in Dubuque county and may be appealed to the state supreme court for testing. Alberta and the Weston family hosted Thursday evening, with Jesse and Lloyd Stout dining at the Taylor Stout home.
Cooked vegetable juices saved in the refrigerator help flavor future soups. Store in clean containers and use within a few days to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
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