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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
3
City officials released the complete second half schedule for two bowling leagues. Play starts January 17 and runs every evening Monday through Friday until June 3 with matchups listed for each date alongside team rosters for the American League and National League.
Sen A E Augustine of Oskaloosa a Democrat says he may sponsor a county assessor bill to create a separate elected official with property owners filing an assessment affidavit like income tax returns and facing prosecution for fraudulent reporting. The move disputes current Republican proposals and aims to reform the assessment process.
An archival notice lists a scriptural reading sequence by Dr. Kenneth Foreman with dated verses from Luke and John and an orvetional reading from Luke. The fragment indicates a religious observance format and scriptural citations for a church or study gathering.
The article argues Jesus regarded John the Baptist as the greatest man born of women before him. It notes John sparked Jesus' ministry, baptized Jesus, and taught repentance, while Jesus brought fuller teachings and human sympathy. It emphasizes John’s rugged life, public baptism, and the seed of repentance bearing fruit.
The notice invites all to church services led by Pastor Paul H. White with Bible School at 9:30 am, morning worship at 10:45 am, evening gospel service, prayer and praise midweek, and a Thursday Young People's Bible Study.
Immanuel Lutheran at West Jefferson and Iowa Ave invites visitors to 9 30 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m Divine Worship. The third sermon centers on Deuteronomy 33 25 with theme Stumbling Blocks in the Way of God’s Promise preached by Pastor H J Anger.
The Washington church announces Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with a sermon on Obeying Christ's Command. Union evening worship at 7 30 pm in the Christian church. International Missions Sunday observed at morning service. Milo J Phillips is pastor.
The Seventh Day Adventists at N. Fifth Avenue hold Sabbath school at 2 pm and a sermon at 3 pm led by Pastor H. E. Coats, meeting on Saturday as noted in church notices.
A M E services held in Washington on the first and third Sundays at 11 o clock in the morning. Mt Pleasant church hosts services on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 o clock in the afternoon. Rev B E A London is pastor.
St James Catholic Church lists Mass times at 7 8 and 10 in the morning. The ten o clock service will be the high mass led by Rev H J Cocoran pastor.
Trinity Lutheran on Second Street invites worshipers for the third Sunday after Epiphany. Service at 11 a.m. sermon on Jesus manifests his glory by miracles of healing based on Matthew 8 1 13. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Classes for all ages. Geo. A. Koch, pastor.
The bulletin lists a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship with a sermon titled The Happy Man, Westminster Fellowship at 6 p.m., and union services at the Christian church at 7:30 p.m. The Rev Milo Phillips preaches with musical selections including Andante Cantibile, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, and Song of the Chrys- from Schnecker.
Augustine argues a proposed plan would remove the need for all deputies by replacing current security duties with a single integrated system, signaling a major shift in local law enforcement staffing and resource use.
January 23 1949 lesson sermon centers on Truth and liberty. It cites John 8 31 32 and Psalm 86 15 while stressing divine Love as power that abolishes slavery and binds no one to sickness or death.
Open the Gates performed by Knapp Calvin Wolf with soloists and the choir under pastor Mrs Edith Shields as director and organist. Festival March concludes the program.
The usual morning worship at United Presbyterian is canceled due to redecorating work. Evening events proceed with 6:30 p.m. youth meetings and a 7:20 p.m. Union Service at the Christian church. Wednesday features a 7:20 p.m. midweek prayer service at the United Presbyterian Home.
Morning worship at 10:45 with Dr. Miller preaching on Take the Long Look. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6:30. Union service at 7:30 in the Christian church. Rev Milo leads adults at 8:15. Organ preludes and solos featured with Attwater and Schreiner pieces. Ministers Fred K E Miller and Walter A Smith. Organist John L Yousling. Director Elouise R Sorden.
Baptist church announces Bible school at 10 45 morning worship by Rev J A Cochran with message. Evening services at 6 20 and 8 00. Congregation join other churches in the Union service at the Christian church located at 7130.
The schedule lists Bible school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 led by pastor Kasil G. McBee with an evening worship at 7:00. The text centers on church services and the preacher.
Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 Youth Fellowship at 6 39 Union preaching service at 7 30 Rev Milo Philippi to preach in evening service Music for morning includes organ prelude Handel s Large ee Whiting Solo How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Isoloist Marguerite Utterback Anthem Draw Me Nearer Organ postlude The Son of God Goes Forth to War Whiting Wendell Rider director of music Mrs Wendell Rider organist Thomas Polk pastor
The Christian Tabernacle outlines Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with a sermon titled Canaan Bound by the pastor The youth service follows at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m features evangelist Eugene Smith with a Behold the Man sermon Revival services continue through next week with daily evenings at 7 30 p m except Saturday Everyone welcome W J Stevens pastor
The notice lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. Morning worship 6:45 p.m. N.Y.P.S. and Jr. ph.at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 in Mrs. Ralph Lytle's home led by Mrs. Goldie Gault. Rev. C. F. Gieselman is pastor.
In home sewing a thin soft Dias binding at collar bottoms prevents bulk and neck irritation on dresses.
Country churches with Pastor Floyd Smith hold Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 00 led by Max Waterhouse Sunday school superintendent. A congregational meeting follows Sunday school with an important business session urged for all attendees.
Morning worship at 9 31 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Sermon topic The Secret of Christian Living The Valley Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Ted Mayer home A cooperative dinner served at noon All members urged to attend Milo J Phillipi pastor
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent. Faith Louise Bauer pianist. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Mrs. Edgar Stewart chorister Mary Jane Stephens pianist. Sermon Love for the Bible. Youth fellowship 6:30. Evening worship 7:50 in the Federated church. Merle McDowell to preach. Missionary study circle of WSCS meets at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon January 26. R. Vernon Pike minister.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. covers Jesus and the Wilderness Prophet. Public worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon How to Relax. A women’s sextet sings Peace Leave With You. Singers listed: Rosemary Jenkins, Mrs. Charles Jenkins, Mrs. John Elliott, Correne Edmondson, Mrs. George Alexander, Mrs. Gene Stephens. Organist Mrs. Larry Trotter performs a Londonary Air, Andante Cantabile, Onward Then Ye People. MYF meets 6:30 p.m. Services Thursday January 27 at 2 p.m.
The New Haven Sunday school reports rising attendance and invites families to join next Sunday. Superintendent H. J. Mangold encourages all to come and participate with the whole family.
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church schedules a 7 30 Preparatory service and Session meeting, 10 am Bible classes, 11 am worship with choir anthem, and observance of the Lord's Supper. A congregational social and 16 mm film show are set for January 26 with Pastor Wm Littlewood signing.
Marshall Reed prefers cycling to horse riding between screen parts. The actor stars in Mono gram's Back Trail with Johnny Mack Brown, now at the Fox theatre, and says bikes offer better exercise, sun exposure, and weight control for a fitter film career.
Local screening of Stevenson s Kidnapped draws attention for its rich quality and exciting scenes. Critics praise the production values and suspenseful narrative, highlighting strong performances and atmospheric direction.
The Federated Bible school holds 9 45 Lesson Jesus and the Wilderness Prophet John the Baptist with morning worship at 11 00 and a story sermon Two Lambs. Union service at the Methodist church 7 30. Junior meeting Wednesday after school and 7 30 prayer hour. A film The God of the Atom shows Thursday at Federated Presbyterian church 7 30. Daniel Knox Ford minister.
Sunday school at 9 a m worship at 11 a m Jr and Sr M Y F at 6 30 p m Union evening worship at 7 30 p m on Thursday January 27 study and action at 2 p m meet at the parsonage same program as last week John McNeill S S Supt Clifford Ott Minister
Twelve members of Handcraft I of Fortnightly answered roll call at the home of Mrs. William Sitler for a program on The Magic of Dye and Paint. Mrs Ernie Temple explained coal tar dyes and color use in homes and factories with booklets and dyed samples. Refreshments were served after the business meeting. A separate note mentions the Fox theatre premier of Kidnapped with Roddy McDowall.
Noreen Nash earns a Hollywood trip after winning the Apple Blossom Queen title. She tours studios and tests, plans to finish her schooling, then returns to pursue a movie career starting with Girl Crazy and later starring in The Checkered Coat with Tom Conway and Hurd Hatfield.
A lake is described as an aquatic pasture where fish are treated as a crop. The text notes that lakes are often community-owned and frequently overstocked, a condition that can lead to poor fishing just as understocking can.
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