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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1941
Page
6
July 6 lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Counsel Religious Education for oversight and use.
A Sunday school lesson frames Paul’s missionary journey to Europe as providential and guided by the Spirit. It highlights providential hindrance, divine guidance, faithful witness, and Lydia’s receptive heart leading to European evangelism and support for the gospel mission.
Frost resistant glass is produced by adding alcohol and water to the sand and other common manufacturing ingredients to lower the freezing point and prevent ice formation.
The church lists Sunday school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11:00 A M with the sermon Going Forward Evening worship at 7:30 P M with the sermon A Two Told Disease and a Double Cure A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:45 P M The note invites strangers to attend Pastor Jay Phipps welcome statement You are a stranger with us but once
The Church of Christ Bible school outlines worship at 9 45 A M and a 10 45 A M sermon on What is a Christian The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M with prayer at 8 00 P M Thursday Delegates report on the Fairfield Young People's Conference and attendance contest shows Reds leading by eight points The Junior Department increases interest in object lessons plans to reorganize the Young People department for high school age and up Pastor Ivan Riess invites all to participate and help win a victory for Christ and His church
St James Catholic church schedules 7 am and 9 am masses led by Rev H J Corcoran. In all Churches of Christ Scientist the subject God will be discussed in the Lesson Sermon with Isaiah 43 3 as Golden Text and quotes from the Bible and Science and Health. The lesson notes one God and one Mind and that false notions about the divine being fade away.
St Pauls Evangelical Church on Washington Street announces morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m Young People s League at 6 30 p m and Union Central park services at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
Rob and Martha Stevens lead both services next Sunday with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Mr. R. B. Downs is superintendent. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Crusaders meet at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer meeting Tuesday 7:20 p.m. Friday 7:30 preaching and teaching. W. J. Stevens, Pastor.
The Methodist Church announces no preaching services during July. Sunday school remains at 9 45 a m.
The schedule shows morning Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with the theme The Supreme Gift. An evening union service will be held at the park with morning music featuring Panis Angelicas Prelude and Diggie Postlude March. Organist Mrs Charles McConnell is listed as the church organist.
Charles Murdock, Director, invites readers to attend church services led by Alfred Trenerry, minister. The notice frames a formal invitation to participate in the service.
The Church of the Open Door offers Bible school for all ages at 9 30 a m with Vernon Witting as superintendent. Worship services are at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. The evening union service is in Central Park with The Rev George Kerr preaching. Organ preludes solos and offertory pieces are listed with names of performers and selections.
Worship times at 9 45 a m 19 45 YPCU meetings 6 30 Union evening service 7 30 Central Park. Special morning music includes organ prelude and a Rogers anthem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Offertory Arr by Barnes. Jesus and His Love anthem. Readings and solos by Douglas Dowell Organ postlude Paean Heroique. PRES Director Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Harvey Pastor George Kerr.
The Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Alb. Bostelmann highlights the enduring power of the Word of God against war and nature’s fury. He cites scriptures from Jeremiah Ezekiel Romans and Hebrews to urge repentance and faith as the gospel’s healing power for salvation.
Frank Schwartz 70 a naturalized American citizen of Wellman died at his home yesterday morning from a heart attack after years of declining health. He was born April 20 1871 in Zoffingen Switzerland and naturalized in 1896. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 pm at Bidwell funeral home Wellman with burial at Wassonville cemetery. He came to the United States at age 20 and worked as a painter then on a farm before buying land near Kinross and later living on several farms in Kinross and Wellman area.
The Ainsworth Methodist Church shifts Epworth League to 6 30 p m from 7. Morning worship at 11 60 a m ends with the sermon Can These Bones Live. Official board meeting follows worship. Supt Eugene Stephens in charge of Sunday school. John A Nye is pastor.
Valley announces a Sunday program with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:15 a.m. This brief notice outlines the weekly church timetable and service times.
Young boys pass multiple YMCA tests including min now fish and flying fish. Ping pong use tops activity with girls and boys. Rotary meeting delayed, USO volunteers assist, 4 H girls use rooms, Kalona Scouts visit pool, staff observe July 4 holiday.
The article highlights Jack Trotman recently named to the Rural Committee of the Y M C A. It notes his involvement with rural young men around Washington, his use of gym pool and showers, and his peers gathering there for social events. The piece praises his membership and committee role.
A man died three miles southeast of Wellman with his wife listed as deceased in 1933. Surviving are three children, one sister, one brother, and two grandchildren. Children: Erma Rugg of Wellman, Sylviay McCrabb of Anamosa, and Dean at home. Sister Anna in Switzerland. Brother Ferdinard of Port Crane, New York. Grandchildren: Mildred Diane and Nancy Denise, daughters of the late Mildred Dozzi, now in Philadelphia.
The text explains that London police are called bobbies after Sir Robert Peel who organized the force. It also notes the alternative name peelers used in England for law officers.
In Sanford North Carolina locals glimpse 55 year old Cris Burns who came for a rare haircut after two decades. The barber spent around an hour giving Burns his first shave and haircut in 20 years.
The patent office notes that over 2,200,000 patents have been granted since its creation, marking a long history of issued protections. This milestone highlights the growth of intellectual property protection and inventor activity through the years.
A historical note recounts Thomas Paine’s global impact from the American Revolution to the French and English revolutions. It chronicles his exile, imprisonment, release with James Monroe’s help, return to the United States, and the mystery surrounding his remains and brain.
Cecil B. DeMille headed a wartime project for MGM to donate proceeds to war relief. The nine reel feature compiles scenes from over two million feet of film and works with Warner and other studios to assemble historical material. Presidents Roosevelt Wilson and actors portray Theodore Roosevelt in newsreel contexts.
In Rocky Mountain National Park, the face of Mount Yostion features a vast letter Y carved by two snow filled crevices. The natural formation draws observers to this striking alpine white symbol visible against the rugged slopes.
Iowa State College engineer E G McKibben urges preseason binder overhauls focusing on the cutter bar elevator and binding attachment. Check knives clamps guards lubrication and adjust rollers canvases and dog stop arm to prevent bundles, slippage, or uneven cuts with part replacement as needed. Maintain records and consult the construction booklet for model specifics.
The American Seed Trade Association runs All America Selections, annual competitive trials. Judges select varieties judged outstanding introductions of the year.
A speaker questions audience engagement by darkening the room and shining a spotlight on himself to gauge attention through lighting a cigarette. The narrator notes the odd predicament if a lightning bug joined the scene, highlighting the crowd’s silent reactions.
Extension horticulturist S W Edgecombe says many girdled Iowa apple trees will not survive the 1941 season. He estimates only about 25 percent will remain alive next year, with the western half nearly a total loss and the northeastern region near normal. Cherries from girdled trees may also fail next year. Trees show live green cambium if bark is cut to reveal green tissue.
Farmers in Iowa insist on weighing hogs before sale and measuring crib capacity before selling corn. They want clear standards to ensure fair trades and avoid disputes in agricultural markets.
Iowa State College Extension forester Guy R Ramsey cautions farmers to estimate board feet before selling timber. With mills at capacity and high demand for walnut, selling to the first buyer can lower returns. Appraisers are available to ensure fair pricing, and contracts should prevent clear cutting and preserve merchantable trees.
Washington Lodge No 26 announces regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M Ces Holland and A W Yard are listed with other officers for the upcoming sessions.
A partial timetable lists West Bound local Davenport to Kansas City departures at 9 58 and 5 14 for the Mast Bound service with No 3 and No 8 locals, plus departures for No 25 Southwest Limited at 1 45 and No 26 at 1 37. Names W C Bell appears as agent.
Fragmented notice lists multiple eastbound bus departures from Washington with times 3 45 m 12 16 nights and 1 92 all to the same destination. It notes tickets at the depot and mentions Cantonio ages in a garbled line.
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