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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
3
The lesson explains Jesus uses parables to reveal spiritual truths about the Word of God. It describes four soil types, the must for patient growth, and warns against abnormal growth and worldly mingling with faith. It emphasizes sowing, endurance, and humility in Christian life.
The report notes that strong back teeth can crush tough foods and even king nuts with pressures up to 300 pounds. It highlights how molars handle heavy chewing loads, illustrating jaw strength in extreme cases.
O G Christgau of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League will speak at the morning worship on the theme Christian Democracy. Special music features an organ prelude Ave Maris Stella and Kreckel anthems with soloist Boyd White. Morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, sermon A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Evening union service at 7:30 at the Baptist church with Rev Trenerry preaching. Milo J Phillips is pastor.
The notice lists St James Catholic Mass times plus Sunday school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 10 45 A M Reverend H J Corcoran pastor The topic The Kingly Christ Union service 7 30 P M at St James with Alfred Trenerry minister The young people meet 6 30 P M
William Graf serves as superintendent for a 9:45 A M Bible school session. Worship follows at 10:45 A M with a sermon The Vision of Our Nation. Music includes a Prelude Hymn of Glory and solos by Doris Gray and others. Evening union service at 7:30 in the Baptist church with Mrs Shields at the organ and F W Eastwood as minister.
The Church of Nazarene on East Jefferson Street announces Sunday school at 10:00 followed by morning worship at 11:00. A young people's service at 7:30 and an evening service at 8:00 complete the day with a sermon titled God Bless America When. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 8:00. Pastor James Robbins invites attendance.
Trinity Lutheran at 302 East Second Street invites families to Sunday school at 10 15 a m and Bible class with divine worship at 11 15 a m Lutheran Hour airings follow at 12 30 p m and 3 p m Dr Maier will give a timely youth training message Parents are urged to attend Christian child training in Bible school Saturdays at 1 30 p m Your children are welcome KE L Stuempfig pastor
Immanuel Lutheran at 332 E Washington invites all to attend Sunday school at 10 a m Bible class at 10 a m worship with a sermon on The Greatest Task of a Christian in the World Today followed by sermon. Saturday Bible school at 9 a m. All children welcome. Pastor H Wendland.
The confirmation class at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington will hold a meeting this coming Saturday after services.
The January 23 Lesson-Sermon theme in all Christian Science Churches centers on Truth. Golden Text from Deut 32:3-4 describes God as the Rock whose ways are just and true. Readings pair Bible verses with Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, highlighting Truth, harmony, and the nothingness of evil.
Calvary Baptist on 2nd Ave at Jefferson announces 9:30 morning worship The Rewards of the Righteous 10:30 Bible school for all ages Melo Vadha Superintendent 7:30 evening evangelistic service After Death What 8:00 Monday young people Bible class All young people invited 8:00 Thursday Bible study and prayer fellowship The Christian and the Will of God A E Diddams pastor.
Christian Tabernacle announces Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 11 am and evening services for Commandos at 6 30 pm Evangelistic service at 7 50 pm Mid week programs include prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm and teaching and preaching Friday 7 30 pm Everyone welcome Pastor W J Stevens leads the congregation.
Church of Christ Bible school at 9 45 morning worship 10 45 vocal duet Ellen Caldwell and Charlotte Earle sermon A Victorious Church Christian Endeavor 6 15 evening worship 7 20 union service held at Baptist church pastor Rev Alfred Trenerry will bring the message attendances high come early minister Ivan Riess.
Morning worship at 9:45 a.m with sermon theme Dare to Venture. Evening union service at 7:39 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6:50 p.m. Baptist church red BE Miller minister Elouise R Sorden director of music Edna M Klein organist.
The schedule lists a 10 A. M. Sabbath School and 11 A. M. Morning Worship. An 8 P. M. Wednesday prayer meeting is held at the Basil G. McBee home with Pastor Basil G. McBee.
The Valley country church notes a confirmation class at 1 30 p m Sunday with Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 20 a m Sermon titled A Belief In God Rev Trenerry will preach at Washington Baptist Church at 7 30 p m Milo J Phillips is the pastor
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church lists 10:00 Bible school for all ages led by Superintendent Cliff Reeves. At 11:00 morning worship, with address by Pastor A. E. Diddams. 8:00 Wednesday evening service with message titled The Christian and the Will of God.
Morning worship at 10 00 a m Bible school led by LeRoy Luers superintendent at 11 00 a m The Young People hold a fellowship meeting Tuesday evening at Lloyd Wilson home A good program planned with Virginia Luers in charge of entertainment All young people invited
A church bulletin invites members to morning service sermon on Christian duties and to attend the quarterly business meeting next Sunday evening January 3. Mr and Mrs Peters will attend the pastors retreat at First Baptist Church Des Moines February 1 2 3 with Arthur Peters pastor.
Eureka Methodist Church lists school from 10 to 10 45 and public worship from 10 45 to 11 30. Sermon subject Choosing Wise. W L Clapp is minister with Beulah Lowry as superintendent.
Sunday school will meet at 10 A M and morning worship will be held at eleven.
The notice lists morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. for Young Peoples at 11:00 a.m. and a union service at 7:30 p.m. midweek Bible study and prayer every Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Peters plan a pastor's retreat at First Baptist Des Moines February 1 2 3. Attend the union service Sunday evening in the Methodist church. A message from the Word of God.
Sunday school begins at 10 a m with an evening service at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting with Mrs Parry on Thursday at the site. W Z Allen is the pastor.
West Chester Methodist lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning service at 11:00 a m youth fellowship at 6:45 p m. Next Sunday evening Rev. Arthur Peters will speak at the union meeting. Choir practice midweek and a women’s mission study group gather January 26 at Mrs Howard Stewart’s home. H W Munster pastor.
Sabbath school at 10:00 led by John Koehler Jr and Mrs Colthurst. Morning worship at 11:00 features a sermon on The Moral Obligation of Man to God. Bee Beety fellowship at 7:30 with the young people studying the origins of Christianity led by Junior Simpson and Herbert Glass.
Winsworth Methodist Church outlines Sunday services with morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 8 00 In between a 10 00 Sunday school and 7 00 Youth Fellowship led next Sunday by Miss Lins All young people invited The Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Thursday January 27 a full attendance is desired The Bishop's Crusade meeting in Des Moines this week carries far reaching implications and the pastor will preach on January 30 by J Robins pastor
Grace Hill Moravian announces Sunday school at 1 30 pm followed by a preaching service at 2 30 pm. Sermon delivered by Dr EF W Eastwood with Robert Hyde serving as superintendent.
Imported steel demand in the Americas reached about 1.5 million tons, largely from Europe and the United States. In 1941 Brazil and Mexico, the two main producers, jointly produced under 100,000 tons of steel.
Darce Wolford of Newhall visits his mother Mrs. Charles Wolford in Columbus Junction. The note mentions local farm moves, a N. D. Hill sale with top cow price, and naval aviation cadet Samuel Eugene Myers reports from Pensacola after leaving Coe College. Also updates on residents Blanch Masonholder and Ginevra Johnston and Mare Island worker Paul B. Smith.
Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning service at 11:00 with Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p m. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7:00, plan to swim in Washington. Young People host social on Wednesday Jan 26 at Audrey Coates home. Thursday Family Night includes 6:30 p m supper. Sabbath school at 10:00 a m, worship at 11:00 with theme When Love Failed, Young People 6:30 p m, union service 7:30 p m Jesus the Son of God led by Rev R M McCracken.
David Henry Davis and Rev. H N Poston publish a church service timetable at Salem Presbyterian. Morning worship at 10 00 a m Sunday school at 11 00 a m Young People’s meeting at 7 30 p m and evening service at 8 00 p m listed for the day.
The text notes over 675000 maritime workers with 11.2 percent monthly turnover in Q1 1943. Two percent leaves due to armed services induction. On the West coast, about half of shipping is built and one seventh of monthly workers are newcomers needing training.
Despite a near twenty percent fall in gasoline tax receipts, total state tax revenues are projected to surpass five billion dollars in 1943. The decline in fuel levies is offset by gains in other tax areas as the year progresses.
Six Washington county 4-H representatives attend the District 4-H course in Fairfield January 25 and 26 with Dean Rinner leading the county delegation. Topics include Will My Project for 4-H Feed a Fighter and a club meeting demonstration. Ed Gabel and Jerry Lineweaver assist. Nine county members exhibit 220 head of western lambs at the Cedar Rapids show January 21 and 22, with 12 Eastern Iowa counties participating and over 1200 head shown. Members listed include Dorothy Flading Bertha Flading Lloyd Duensing Bob Foster Bill Foster Duane Thompson Victor Thompson Deane Rinner Orlin Eigsti.
War bond drive offers farmers a way to support the war effort while hedging against future farm price drops. Iowa State College reports Tama oats show broad adaptation and resist halo blight, with Vieland found virtually identical. ISU promotes Farm and Home Week February 7 to 11 and guidance on seeds, livestock care, egg use, and cooking tips for homemakers.
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