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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
3
Christian Science services are set for Sunday at 11 a m at the S Iowa Ave church office. Public invited. The Truth lesson sermon in all Christ Scientist churches on January 28 uses Isaiah 25 1 and Bible quotes. Textbook quotes from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy are included.
Crawfordsville January 26 60 Legion members and Auxiliary families shared a social evening at the Legion hall with an oyster supper. Auxiliary planned an all day February meeting. Rev D C Davies on sick list so church services canceled.
Local column from Highland reports residents visiting friends in Iowa City and Courson and attending Sunday gatherings. It notes cold weather causing schools to close with Oak Grove having only one absence and lists a series of visits and illnesses among residents, including flu reports for Rudolph Stolley and Lewis Armbruster.
A modern dinotype machine holds five times as much type as a hand printer in 1890, and current typesetters employment is fivefold compared with 40 years ago.
Mrs. Frank Wilson notes guests at Wellman include Mr. and Mrs. Al Miller with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckhardt and Mrs. Chris Werge and Mrs. Laura Moffitt. Delmar Steninger leaves for Ames to assist a sorority party, then drives to Des Moines to visit Arden Dawson.
Watch repairers report a surge in work as owners of wrist watches fall ill with influenza. A repairer said most customers sampled had influenza, keeping shops busy and timelines tight.
The United States owns about 30 million cars, roughly one per 4.3 people, triple the worldwide total of about 11 million cars. The rest of the world averages one car per 180 people, highlighting a stark global disparity in automobile ownership.
The guide outlines lesson subjects and scripture texts chosen for January 28. It credits International Council of Religious Education for the selections and notes they are used by permission.
The lesson follows Jesus entering Jerusalem as King in triumph yet choosing humble means. It highlights preparation by the disciples, the paradox of royal authority shown through a colt, and the call to yield to Christ’s kingship. It contrasts acceptance with opposition, and ends with judgment and compassion as Jesus cleanses the temple and heals the needy.
The McKinley memorial in Canm Ohio cost $578000 and the Har ing memorial at Marion cost $800000 as reported in local figures for the projects.
The church outlines next Sunday's schedule with 9:30 am church school 10:45 am morning worship led by Pastor theme Our Limitations May Become Opportunities Epworth League 6:30 pm led by Eleanor Keagy Evening worship 7:30 pm theme Healed By Faith and Prayer Music includes organ preludes and an offertory with Mozart Schumann and Gounod selections directed by R Clifton Keagy H E Schneider and Ednn M Klein listed for music and organ duties.
The church announces a Sabbath program with a Young People Day theme pressing On In Christian Attitudes. Special offering helps youths attend conferences next summer. Morning worship at 10 45 features a Hosea series start Did God command Hosea to marry an immoral woman. Evening service at 7 30 led by Youth, with special music and organ preludes. Reports urge regular attendance Bible reading prayer and personal meditation.
A Church of Christ list notes Sunday services at 9:45 am with communion and worship at 16 45 am. Guest pastor Brother C Breidenthal of Bethany Missouri will deliver the morning message. The piece describes true Christianity as a system of living that brings peace of mind and happiness in life.
Brief note urges support from all who value justice and equal treatment. Emphasis on collective responsibility and civic engagement to uphold rights for all community members.
The church invites all to worship with Bible school at 9 30 a m and a 10 45 a m service led by Pastor Immanuel Fredmund. Choir and organ pieces noted include Bérése organ offertory and Thais meditation. Several youth meetings and a gospel service with subject A Great Price for a Worthless Thing.
A Presbyterian church schedules morning and evening worship with themes The Seen and Unseen and Meeting up with Jesus. Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Supt John Applegate seeks junior Endeavor at 4 p m and the youths at 6 15 p m. Organ concerts feature pieces by Beethoven Elvey and others with soloists Thelda Tracy and Mrs Henry Shields.
The Church of Nazarene invites attendance for Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m with a 6:50 p.m. pre-service. Pastor James E. Morris extends the invitation for all families to join in social worship.
The church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 AM with next week's lesson on the resurrection. Morning worship at 10 45 AM features a sermon and at 6 15 PM an evangelistic service with a second sermon on heaven. Mid week Bible study and prayer meetings on Tuesday Friday and Wednesday. All welcome. Pastor W J Stevens.
Washington church calendar lists morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m and Young Peoples League at 7 30 p m with Carl W Klein serving as pastor.
On Sunday at 9 30 a regular Worship Service will be led by the pastor who will preach the sermon The Church School meets at 10 30 and attendance by teachers and pupils is hoped For Wednesday afternoon a Planning Conference will be led by Rev Gilbert Voorbies D D The time and place will be announced on Sunday morning Pastor N F Chapman delivers the notice
Crawfordsville Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m with J W Rich as superintendent. At 11 a m the White Cross program, postponed two weeks ago, is planned. Epworth League gathering at 6 30 p m with the U P CC U at the U P church.
The church restarts next Sunday with Church School at 10 and Worship at 11. The Young People's meeting is at 6:30. A Wednesday Planning Conference will be led by Rev. Gilbert Voorhles, D. D, the National Missions representative. Fuller announcements will be made Sunday morning. N. F. Chapman, Pastor.
Sabbath School at 10 a m led by Mrs Ida Wooley supt no morning service Y P C U at 6 30 p m with Violet Fletcher leader societies of the three churches plan to meet together if weather is severe union evening service undecided mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m
Weather permitting our regular services are set for Sabbath School at ten, Divine worship at eleven, Young peoples hour at six thirty, and Union evening services at seven thirty nine. Rev. W. H. Hepmel invites all to attend.
Church activities listed include a 10 a.m. uniform lesson study on honoring Christ as King, 11 a.m. morning sermon on Will We receive or reject Christ, junior and senior Leagues at 6 30 p.m., and a 7 30 p.m. evening union service. Encouragement to support church activities next Sabbath by Co EB Coggeshall.
Chester events list Bible School at 10 00 a m Walter Leet morning worship and sermon at 11 00 union service in the M E Church at 7 30 Miss Selma Maxville missionary from Burma will speak at the Union Service The Baptist Convention helped arrange the Burma mission talk Sample readers are invited to attend and be edified through faith and knowledge of Christ.
The excerpt cites Pastor C F Strong advising congregants to use their telephones in moments of doubt, urging practical reliance on communication tools as guidance.
If conditions are favorable, services will be held at Prairie Flower next Lord's Day. If not, the West Chester Churches urge all who can be present to worship with us at our church. J. B. Pollock, pastor.
Sunday School begins at 10 00 am followed by morning worship at 11 15 am and a confirmation class at 2 00 pm.
Card of thanks recalls Santa Claus visiting the county home on December 22 1979. Dr Eastwood spoke on the birth of Christ and LeRoy Pratt showed pictures after carols and instrumental music. About 60 games were played and patients received candy fruit and gifts. The note thanks everyone who helped and R D Van Dorin and Mrs Van Dorin sign for the patients.
The University of Iowa sets May 29 to June 3 for its 80th commencement, awarding over 1000 degrees. Dr. Eugene A. Gilmore will preside for the final time before retiring July 1. Alumni Day on June 1, baccalaureate services, formal exercises in the field house, and the commencement supper will be included.
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