Japanese Hider Captured on Truk Island After War End
The navy reports the capture of a Japanese man named Yoshida who hid in Truk jungle since 1944 and did not know the war had ended. An USCC employee, Manuel Sproat, and Wade found him after a trek through swamp and brush ending in a small shack. He said he survived by stealing food and that rice brought tears, realizing the war was over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hargor
Navy
U. S
Truk
Yoshida
Manuel Sproat
USCC
Japan
Carolines
New Guinea
United States
Th Uscc
Charles Wade
Richard B Black
Honolulu
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pacific Islands
Wade
Supply
Sproat
Willing Workers Sew Rag Carpet Pillows for Hospital
Riverside report on the January meeting of the Willing Workers club at Mrs. George Kos home. Members sewed about eleven pounds of rags and since March last sent eighty seven pounds of carpet rags and five ready to use chair cushions to the Children’s hospital in Iowa City, plus seven or eight felt hats to be made into lapel ornaments and needle holders. Next meeting set for February 28 at Mrs. John Soukup’s home with refreshments provided by Mrs. Kos and Mrs. Newton Whetstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Hospital
Iowa City
Kos
Newton Whetstine
John Soukup
Local births reported from area families
At the hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Moore 42 W Madison yesterday afternoon at 1 54. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Orville Hradek Ollie at 2 45 this morning. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harold DeWolf Brighton at 2 15 this morning. At 11 this morning a son was born to Mr and Mrs Willard Brenneman Wellman. James Hammes of route one was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moore
W. Madiscon Sr
Orville Hradek
Ollie
Harold DeWolf
Brighton
Willard Brenneman
Wellman
James Hammes
Route One
Lesson for February 2 Itinerary and Scriptural Texts
A catalog note lists lesson topics and scripture readings selected by the International Council of Religious Education for February 2. The entry confirms permission for use and outlines the subjects designated for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
Jesus the Giver of Life Sermon Summary
A sermon outlines miracles of Jesus in Galilee and Jerusalem as signs of God's power. It highlights a nobleman's son healed, a 38 year invalid made whole, and Lazarus raised, emphasizing faith in Christ's word, divine timing, and spiritual life through belief in Jesus. It ends with an invitation to call on Christ for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Samaria
Galilee
Jerusalem
Purim
Bethesda
World population split by agriculture role
The text notes that about two thirds of the global population are traditionally employed in agriculture to feed themselves and the remaining third.
St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Services and Guild Notice
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington holds Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with sermon Five Little Voxes. Union evening service at 7 30 pm led by Rev T E White. Woman's Guild meets Friday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Fred Neuhart home. Please note lime change. Sunday school at 9 30 am and worship at 10 30 am. Quote Milo J Phillips pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Presbyterian
T. E. White
Woman's Guild
Fred Neuhart
Milo J. Phillips
Organ offertory andante postlude Sabbath Calm noted
Demorest Joya White directs music with Mrs Boyd White as minister overseeing. Organist Thomas C Polk performs Andante Non Tipe no eso Beethoven Organ postlude Sabbath Calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorest Joya White
Boyd White
Thomas C. Polk
Religious services and music schedule with ministers
The Presbyterian and Baptist congregations announce a Sunday program including morning worship with organ preludes and sacred solos, afternoon YPCU and youth meetings, and a union service led by Rev. T. E. White. World Mission Crusade speaker Rev. S. S. Feldmann and Dr. Wilbur M. Smith are listed for special events.
Morning Service Program At First Presbyterian Church Centerville
Readings and music mark a morning at First Presbyterian Church Centerville with a junior choir performance of Intermezzo by Mascagni and a senior choir piece I Met the Goon Shepherd. A postlude Prelude in C Minor by Chopin and a union evening service feature Andante in G. Organist and Choir Director Mrs. A. R. Terrell directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascagii
Vening
Batiste Anthon
Lord’ Stevenson
J. M. Lloyd
Jesus
Retacea
John McGaffey
Lloyd C. Bartholomew
First Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Town
Pasiiude
Romaine
Gounod
Revival Services Continue Next Week at 7 30 P M
The revival services will continue each night next week at 7 30 P M. All are welcome. Rev Stevens Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Stevens
Westchester Methodist Church Weekend Services
In Westchester Methodist Church the Sunday school meets at 4:00 PM led by Superintendent Robert Stephens with Esther Bauer as pianist. Morning worship at 11:00 features Mary Ann Bauer, with sermon on The Master and the Rich Young Ruler. Evening services move to United Presbyterian for Youth Fellowship at 6:00 and worship at 7:30 led by Minister R. Vernon Pike. Dr A K Stewart will speak and Youth Fellowship conducts the devotional portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Stephens
Esther Bauer
Edgar Stewart
Mary Ann Bauer
United Presbyterian Echired Youth Fellowship
A. K. Stewart
American Board of Missions
R. Vernon Pike
St Paulis Evangelical Valley Church Time Change
Morning worship moves to 9 50 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m on Sunday youth fellowship at 7 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Mayer topic Our Merger With The Congregationalists Milo J Phillips pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Homer Mayer
Congregationalists
Milo J. Phillips
St James Catholic Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m
St James Church announces Mass services at 7 8 and 10 a m led by Rev. H J Cerecran pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
H. J. Cerecran
Calvary Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Calvary Baptist invites parishioners to Bible school for all ages led by Richard Leet at 10:45 am. Morning worship follows, with Margaret Marshall as special speaker at 7:30 pm. Miss Marshall to lead the service, prayer meeting, and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30. Pastor A. E. Diddains extends the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Bible School
Richard Leet
Margaret Marshall
Miss Marshall
The
Friendly Church
A. E. Diddains
West Chester Federated Church Sunday Services
Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. John McDowell presiding. Preaching at 11 a.m. with Charles Johnson as speaker. A union service follows at 7 30 a.m. at the Federated church featuring Rev A K Stewart representative of the board of home missions of the U P church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDowell
Chas. Johnson
Federated Church
Rev
A. K. Stewart
Board of Home Missions of
The
U. P. Church
Church Schedule and Officers Notice
Sunday school at 9 45 Morning worship at 11 08 Floyd A Smith Pastor Robert Hyde S S Supt Evening worship at 7 29 Quarterly business meeting Tuesday Feb 11 at 7 30 All members urged to be present Floyd A Smith Pastor Arthur Gorsh S Supt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd A Smith
Robert Hyde
S. S
Methodist Church Morning Worship and Youth Fellowship Schedule
The morning worship at 9 45 includes a sermon by Dr Miller on The Selfishness of Religion A Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 50 P M precedes a union service at 7 39 P M at the Presbyterian church A Young Adult Fellowship follows at 8 00 P M with an organ prelude and Bach selections The program features Lynes Anthem Hark Hark My Soul soloists Elma Rice and Ione Burham Organ offertory Andantino Schubert solo Held Thou My Hand Canton Goddes Robert Steele Organ postlude Chorale Our Father Who Art in Heaven SECA Bach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Methodist Youth Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Canton-Godbes
Robert Steele
Immanuel Lutheran Sermon Notes Beatitudes Theme
Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Jefferson and 3S Lowa Ave presents sermon on The Secret of Jesus Beatitudes based on Matt 5 1 12. Sunday school and Bible class 9 30 a m Divine worship L030 Confirmation class 30 a m Come and L M worship Pastor 302 S lowa Ave Phone 473 3 Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Lowa Ave
Jesus
Bleichwehr
A. mi
S. Lowa Ave
Sunday Service and Youth Rally Plan at Kalona
At 10 a.m. Sunday, Herbert Campbell leads Sunday school with Supt. Jia. Morning worship features the fifth sermon on Christian Stewardship. Official board meets after worship. 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship discusses attending the Youth Rally at Kalona on Feb. 12. O. J. Fix, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Campbell
Jia
Youth Fellowship
Kalona
O. J. Fix
Trinity Lutheran Church Invitation and Schedule
Trinity Lutheran invites worship at 11 a.m. with communion and 10 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class. Saturday 9 a.m. instruction for children. Young People's Society meetings 8 p.m. Thursday. Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden lists address 409 East Main and phone. All are welcome at the Lutheran Hour church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adul ™Elas
Church of the Lutheran Hour
Trinity Lutheran
J. H. Beiderwieden
East Main
Church Calendar Notes and Sermon Topic
The morning worship at 9:45 includes a sermon titled Using Our Hands. Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 10:45 and 6:00 p.m. at Charlotte Earls home. The February church board meeting is Sunday at 2:30 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Youth Fellowship
Charlotte Earls
Tl Church Board
Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Schedule
The notice invites attendance at Bible school next Lord's Day at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on Witnessing, an evening evangelistic service at 7:30, and a prayer and praise service on Wednesday at 7:00. Signed Merle Booth, Pastor.
Christian Tabernacle Revival Proceeds Amid Weather
Despite bad weather the Christian Tabernacle revival services continue with Rev Wells delivering stirring gospel messages. The church bus assists those unable to attend and anyone needing pickup should notify the church. Sunday programs include Sunday school 9:45, morning worship 10:45, Holy Communion, Young People's meeting 6:50, and Evangelistic services 7:59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Wells
Plase
Young People’s Meeting
Improved gasoline efficiency driven by refinery advances
In 1925 gasoline with an octane number of 60 sold for about 14 cents per gallon at the refinery. By 1945 octane 76 gasoline sold for roughly 5 54 cents per gallon. The price drop was not from cheaper crude oil but from improved refining processes spurred by oil industry research and development.
Love and devotion in Christian Science church lesson 1947
The sermon notes the February 2 1947 lesson from Christian Science and Churches of Christ focusing on love as divine. Biblical citations urge fearing the Lord and walking in His ways with all heart and soul, while the Science text stresses following Christ through God's appointment and prioritizing spiritual over material trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Churches
Churches of Christ
Scientism
Mary Baker Eddy
Israel
Christ
Vegetable Brush Pros for Dishwashing Efficiency
Housekeepers favor a vegetable brush for washing dishes. It removes sticky spots, cleans easily, dries quickly, and helps keep utensils sweet.
Wash hair accessories weekly to prevent re infections
The article urges washing combs, barrettes, and hair pins weekly in warm sudsy water. It notes this cleans the head and reduces re infection risk while treating dandruff.
Crawfordsville Churches Bible School Change in Meeting Hour
The Crawfordsville churches announce a revised meeting schedule with session at 10 45 morning worship at 11 00 baptism reception of members during the service and a union service at 7 30 with hymn and message on Where Does the Soul Go at Death. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer hour at 7 30 studies in Ephesians 1 and choir rehearsal at 7 30 inviting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Ministry of Music
Daniel Knox Ford
Sunday church services and activities notice
Sunday school 10:00 a m Jos eph Jones Sept Morning worship 11 00 a m Sermon topic In Place of Dissension Both Senior and Junior MY groups meet at the church Union preaching service at Federated church Record in charge Monday Boy Scouts at 7 00 p m Wednesday choir practice 7 30 p m followed by senior MYF meeting Howard F Ball Minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
M.Y
Ee Cup
Union
Federated Church
Boy Scouts
Howard F. Ball
Aldershot Wills Go To Holland by Plane
Jean Aldershot 29 E Aldershot retired blacksmith will travel to Holland by plane, leaving Chicago February 2 and arriving Amsterdam February 3, to visit his homeland. He and Marie Kuiper married forty two years ago. she died 15 years ago in Mediapolis. He has three sons Hans Craig Ward and Leroy, all served in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldershot
Wills
Holland
Columbus Junction
Jean
E. Aldershot
Chicago
New York City
LaGuardia Field
Amsterday
Marie Kuiper
United States
Aldersneg
Mediapolis
Hanso
Craig
Colo
Ward
Cedar Rapids
Leroy
Burlington
Rochester Hearing Aid Co. advertises tiny all in one unit
A Rochester Minnesota ad promotes a miniature single unit hearing aid claiming ease and comfort with advanced electronics. It offers free literature and a home demonstration with no risk, and lists Rochester Hearing Aid Co. at 118 1st Ave. S. W. for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Hearing Aid Co
1St Ave. S. W
Rochester
Minn
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Conception
Mrs. Kos
Riverside
Willing Workers’ Club
George Kos
Klein
South Side Square
Harold L. Lundquist
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus the
Giver OF Life
Lazarus
Judea
Job
St. Paul’s Evangelical
Reformed
Washington
Baptist
Wallace
Soul
Savior
Gabriel
Charles Murdock
Scarmolin
United Presbyterian
Powell Weaver
Pete
Stults
Andarte
Weber
Liszt
Pestlude
Guilmant
Vernon Witting
A. R. Terrelt
Country Churches
Westchester Methodist
ST. Paulis Evangelical
West Chester
Grace Hill Moravean
NEW Haven Baptist
Floyd A. Smith
Arthur Gorsh
Methodist
Lynes
Elma Rice
Ione Burham
Schubert
Immanuel Lutheran
Wisconsin Synod
Ainsworth Methodist
Trinity Lutheran Lk. Gad
Christian
Prairie Flower Baptist
Service
Merle Booth
Christian Tabernacle
Long
Mair
Truman
Aleman
Mexico
President Truman
Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
White House
Crawfordsville
Childrens Portract
Mareh
Lacey Dempsey
Nat's Bank of Washington
Clarice Meek
Evening Neas Society
C. R. Wilson
Mgr. J. C. Penney Co
Washington County
Arlyce Studo & Camera Shop
North Iowa Ave
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