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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
5
In a tense exchange, Rachel Carter confronts Kenneth about his love for Viola, the daughter of a woman he despises. Rachel warns that love tests honor and asks if Kenneth would marry Viola despite their bloodline and societal obstacles. The pair weigh truth, guilt, and the consequences for Viola’s future.
Henry Ward Beecher quote frames a church morning message on The Christian and the unnamed sin. Bible School at 9 45 with evening topics on The Prodigal Son and a debate on whether women hold greater value. Dinner served at 6 pm followed by 7 pm worship and 7 30 pm prayer meeting led by Pastor Willard Wytie and assistants.
Sunday school at 9:20 a.m. morning service at 11:00 a.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Texts cited. A. M. B. Sunday circle invites members and friends to a 2 p.m. meeting for dinner arrangements on Feb 12 for the church benefit. Committees led by Henry Rhodes and NL Black with J. R. Bassap as chaplain.
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 00 a m This notice notes the sermon text Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God The Christian Endeavor segment follows after worship times and details are brief and local in tone
Sabbath school will convene at 10 o clock with no public worship on Sabbath. Pastor W G Robb signs the notice.
The Presbyterian Bible School offers 9 45 classes for all ages with worship at 11 a m and 7 pm Christian Endeavor at 6 p m led by Harold Johnson. Sermon topics include The Message of Genesis and Moses the Servant of God. Music features morning and evening preludes, anthems, and postludes with F W Eastwood as pastor and Maurine McLaughlin as organist.
A devotional note centers on verses John 8 32 and John 17 1 13 19. It highlights knowing the truth as a pathway to freedom and presents a responsive reading structure for congregation use.
A church program features Handel Offertory Jorwan Litany Schubert Anthem The Lord Is My Shepherd plus McFarren postlude and Romance Sans Paroles arranged by Goss. Custard Anthem I Was Glad arranged from Hellini by Herbert Anthem Praise Ye the Lord and Finale organ works directed by Carolyn Hamilton with Helen Ivey as organist.
Sunday services begin at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 11 a m The pastor will preach on How Much More The Intermediate League meets in the chapel at 6 p m with Frances Thomas as leader Epworth League meets in the Social hall at 6 p m Lloyd Hill leads with Youth and Physical Efficiency inviting young people over 16 Evening service at 7 p m features The Question of Questions Music includes organ preludes and anthems with Verdi Schubert Shelly Offertories and multiple postludes Pastor W W Bowers director Jesse J Miller Mary Hun Lovely Townet ter Organist at First United Presbyterian with similar Sabbath music selections
Cincinnati attorney George Remus and twelve men linked to him in an alleged whisky ring were to begin serving terms in Atlanta after conviction for conspiring to violate the Volstead act. Remus received two years in federal prison, one year in jail, and an $11,000 fine. the others were sentenced to periods from 18 months to one year with lighter terms.
A Belgian military airplane plunged into a swamp near Hasselt from 2000 feet. It took nine hours to recover the bodies of the two aviators who died instantly in the crash.
Morning worship at 10 o clock and Sunday school at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 50. The ordination of Mr George Ebner as ruling elder will occur next Sunday morning. All are invited to attend.
Cold weather cut Sunday school turnout to a low level but a group of boys walked a mile and a half to worship. Officers and teachers welcomed these eager youths, praising their visit and inviting a more profitable next session.
The New Haven Baptist Church invites all to a Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m with the subject A Character Sketch of an Old Time Politician. Pastor Rev C E Hillis promises a warm welcome and urges attendance.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. on the Value of The Bible. Evening service to follow.
A notice invites all to a Wednesday evening prayer meeting led by Rev. C. BR Hillis. The event is described as a cordial invitation, encouraging participation from the community.
Mrs. Ida L. Hughes was sentenced in Atlanta to be hanged on March 14 after a jury convicted her of murdering her mother-in-law, Mrs. M. C. Hughes. She showed visible emotion but did not speak.
Mrs Hughes stands as the fifth woman in state history condemned to die by hanging. If carried out she would be the third woman hanged here. Two of the four precedents were later commuted to life. Nellie Barclay and Susan Eberhardt were the two women actually hanged in the past.
A reader from Marion Indiana reports 15 years of constipation with hospital stays and surgeries. After trying Kellogg's Bran he stopped laxatives, digestion improved, and bowel movements became regular. The letter highlights all bran as effective and includes usage tips and a money back guarantee.
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