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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1935

Page

4

Road to Success Devotional Reflects Psalm Guidance

A religious thought urges believers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in him. It emphasizes resting in the Lord and waiting patiently for his guidance to unfold.

Two Roads to Achievement Force and Perseverance

A reflection on reaching important ends through two paths force and perseverance. Force favors the privileged. sustained silent effort can be practiced by the least significant, growing irresistible with time as Madame Swetchine notes.

Madame Swetchine

All Sides Have Lobbyists in Debate Over Influence

A discussion catalogs lobbyists from both camps noting that lobbying itself is not evil. The piece cites preachers lawyers lawmakers labor leaders farmers and veterans as examples of individuals advocating for causes in Washington. It argues intent and side determine whether lobbying is good or bad.

Washington Legionaire Farmer Congress

Lobbyists and the lobbyist lifestyle in national policy

A columnist defends lobbying calling lobbyists a force for good when aligned with moral and public interest. The piece contrasts church run lobbyists at Washington with business lobbying and urges informed citizen scrutiny to separate worthy lobbying from evil.

Just Another Straw by Berton Braley

Poem about a camel bearing a heavy government burden and strict regulatory restraint. The speaker urges the camel to keep pulling despite fatigue and new laws, framing the nation’s business as the animal’s load. It highlights the struggle of compliance under changing codes and standards.

Family Moves Into Tenant House on Living Lake Farm

July 12 report from Living Lake notes new residents Mr and Mrs Alen Bradford and son Ickey moving into the tenant house while Mr Bradford works for P F Whisler. Nearby, Jake Troyer paints the Living Lake school and neighbors share visits and family dinners with the Reaney and Larson households.

Living Lake Rennie Dawson L ©Ur Alen Bradford Ickey Bradford P. F. Whisler Raymond Whisler Ee Stewart Jake Troyer

Hayrack and Farmer Move Fast In Crawfordsville

Dale Riley suffered a possible serious accident on Tuesday while working for J. C. Cannon in Crawfordsville R 1. He hitched his team to the wagon with the hayrack and attempted to mount, prompting immediate concern.

Hayrack and Farmer Crawfordsville Vera L. Sands Dale Riley J. C. Cannon

Baby hippopotamus born at Brookfield Zoo to be named later

Chicago reports a baby hippopotamus born to Bebe and Toto at Brookfield Zoo. The sex of the calf will be determined in about a year, delaying its official name until then.

Chicago Bebe Toto Brookfield Zoo

Church News and Services Highlight Week Ahead

Local church notes describe prayer, services, and events led by Pastor W. J. Stevens with morning worship and evening gospel programs. A Detroit baby preacher is announced for July 19 20 and 21 along with Crusaders and Evangelistic services.

Crusaders Detroit W. J. Stevens

Plagiarism Claims Hit Two Columnists Against McIntyre

Westbrook Pegler and Christopher Morley accuse O. O. McIntyre of plagiarism in recent columns. The incidents involve the New York Day by Day columnist and a brewing dispute over original sourcing.

Westbrook Pegler Christopher

By the Way column sparks a lively town scene and mishaps

A lively column riff details social opinions and local quirks. Anecdotes include a runaway team causing minor barn damage, neighborhood visits, tall timothy fields, eye surgery news, and church activities at Washington. Names include Mary Annabel Westphal, Chris Morley, Dale, and local families. events span hospital, operation, and community worship.

400 Cattle Graze on Cannon Ranch in Walnut District

Walnut District notes report about the Cannon Ranch with around 400 cattle grazing on the meadow. Mr and Mrs Ralph Chorpenning motored to Ottumwa Sun.

Cannon Ranch Walnut District Lloyd Nelson Ralph Chorpenning Ottumwa Sun

Church of Christ Bible School and Communion Schedule

The church holds Bible school at 9 45 A M and communion at 10 40 A M on this Lord s Day. No preaching service due to Brother and Sister Carter attending a conference and institute in Lake James Indiana.

Church of Christ Bible School Carter Lake James Indiana

Church Services Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30

The notice invites those without church home to visit. Church school led by W. Long at 9:30 supervised by Supt. Arthur A. Wing delivers morning worship at 10:45 and an evening service at 7:30.

Church School Co. W. Long Arthur A. Wing

Sunday School and Evening Activities Announced

No regular morning worship. A board meeting follows Sunday school. A. C. E. League at 5 30 p m. Teachers meeting and midweek prayer service at 8 p m Tuesday at Mrs James Turner’s. Pastor W F Ogleton.

A. C. E. League James Turner

St Pauls Evangelical Church Morning Worship Time

The notice lists St Pauls Evangelical Church services in Washington with worship at 9 30 A M and Sunday school at 10 30 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

St. Paul’s Washington

Four Square Gospel Service Schedule and Singing

Tonight at 7 45 the Four Square Gospel Service features special singing by young people. Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 10 45.

Four Square Gospel Service

Fine Weather Lifts Farm Work and Local News

Cool mornings bring pep and the end of rain as farmers plan plowing corn. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller and their sons visited the Ralph Chorpenning place Sunday. The Walnut school house is undergoing roof repairs.

Howard Miller

Sacrament Theme in Church of Christ Scientist Sunday

July 14 serves as the Lesson Sermon topic Sacrament in all Christian Science Churches. The Golden Text cites I Corinthians 10 31 and the Bible passage notes Israel under the cloud passing the sea and drinking the spiritual rock which was Christ. The Science and Health excerpt states the Christ as spiritual idea comes with power and grace to all prepared to receive Truth.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Bakerddy Christ God

World Turned Upside Down at Lefever Sermon

W Chester Baptist church invites attendees to Sunday school at 10, morning service at 11 with pastor Lefever preaching on The World Turned Upside Down. Young people gathering at 7 30 in the evening.

W. Chester Baptist VU. P Lefever

New Haven Baptist Morning Service and Sunday School

New Haven Baptist Church holds morning service at 10 with subject Jesus Christ the same yesterday today and forever. Sunday school follows at 11 led by Pastor M Lefever.

New Haven Jesus M. Lefever

West Chester M. E. Sunday Schedule with Parade of Events

Sunday school at 10:00 A M followed by preaching at 11:00 A M on Light. Epworth League meets at 7:00 P M then a short sermon and demonstration by Ladies Aid Unit No 1 titled No Garden Fall at 8:00 P M. Prayer and Bible class at 8:00 P M Wednesday.

West Chester M. E Epworth League Ladies’ Aid

Lexington M. E. Morning Service and Sunday School

Lexington M E Church announces 9:30 A M preaching on the theme A Workman and 10:30 A M Sunday school led by pastor A W MecBiain.

Lexington M. E A. W. MecBiain

Prairie Flower Bapt'st Sunday Worship and Vacation School

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites members to study and worship next Sunday morning as the Bible school and worship service resume. Closing exercises of the vacation school are scheduled for 8:00 pm led by Pastor C. E. Strong.

Prairie Flower Bible School C. E. Strong

Bethel Bethel Sunday School and District Convention

Bethel Sunday school meets at 10 AM for all ages with Maurice Meyer as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon by Rev W H Parker. District Sunday School convention at 2 30 PM with Fifth district including Ainsworth Bethel Haskins Salem and Uniondale urged to attend.

Bethel Sunday School Maurice Meyer W. H. Parker Bethel Church Ainsworth Bethel Haskins Salem Uniondale

Valley Sunday Schedule with Pastor Klein

Valley church lists Sunday events with Sunday school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11 15 A M Pastor Carl W Klein leads the services.

Haskins Presbyterian Announces Sunday Schedule

Worship at 9 30 A M Sunday school at 10 30 A M The District Sunday school convention meets at Bethel church at 2 00 P M The Daily Vacation Bible school continues next week S F Wenger minister.

Bethel Church S. F. Wenger

Wellman Churches Schedule and Pastor Vacation Notice

The Methodist Episcopal church in Wellman lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with sermons titled God s Big Job and The Man who Paid the Price Evening service at 7 00 p m The pastor and his wife begin their summer vacation next Monday including the last two Sundays of July and the first two Sundays in August Thos Osborn pastor

Washington Bible School Vernon Wittrie Communion of Our Lord Our Father Christian Endeavor Society John Applegate Jesus Borowsk Oe Williams Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

St. John's Lutheran Sermon on Confession of Christ

Divine service at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Waldemar E Hinck with sermon The Christian a Confessor of the Christ based on Acts 41 12. Service at St John s Lutheran Church.

Waldemar E. Hinck

Rev A E Krause to Preach at Mission Festival

The Rev A E Krause of Millersburg will deliver the morning sermon at the Lutheran Mission Festival set for July 21 at Wellman high school. The Rev Albert Bostelman of Williamsburgh was invited but cannot attend due to duties with the International Walther league convention in St Louis.

Wellman A. E. Krause Millersburg Wellman High School Albert Bostelman Williamsburgh St. Louis Iowa

Crawfordsville church activities outline week schedule

In Crawfordsville churches, Presbyterian, Methodist, and other groups announce Sunday school at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M. Various meetings Thursday at 2 P M include missionary societies with speakers about Asheville Biennial. Youth chorus, Union, and mite box openings noted. mid week prayer, and Kings Heralds meet Saturday. Pastor E S Hehner.

Methodist

Girl From Glendale Attends Presbyterian Youth Conference

Wini Fred Gerdes left Glendale Wednesday for Fairfield to join the Presbyterian Young People's Conference for one week. The item notes July 4th was quiet with several family gatherings and a few ice cream parties despite rain. Local families hosted relatives from Ainsworth and neighbors visited over the weekend with multiple Gerdes family members mentioned.

Thomas Gerdes Glendale Winifred Gerdes Fairfield Presbyterian Eli Jackson Ben Henry Miller Frank Henderson Ainsworth Bert Givens Laverne Anderson Ness Philip Gerdes Harold Raymond David Kleese Wilma Elwood Harry Tena Gerdes

District Sunday School Gatherings Convene by District Presidents

The fifth district meets at Bethel church this Sunday at 2 26 p m with Ainsworth Bethel Paskins Salem and Uniondale in the district. Brighton convention has already been held. Programs are arranged by the district president and his officers.

Washington County Bethel Church Ainsworth Bethel Paskins Salem Uniondale Brighton

Miss Leta Glenn Ill and Unable to Attend

Local note reports Miss Leta Glenn is Ill and unable to be about. No further details or context provided.

Leta Glenn

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