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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
3
A church program notes Dr Kenneth Foreman leading a Scripture reading titled The Book of Ruth and a Proverbs passage from chapter 21 to 31. The item reflects a planned Bible study session with specified texts for contemplation.
The lesson argues home is built by work and care, not walls. Ruth shows unity across differences, with shared ideals and religious faith as core. It contrasts country and city families, noting prayer and common worship bond homes.
U.S. marine detachments form part of the complement on all American battleships aircraft carriers heavy cruisers and on later types of light cruisers as well as other combat ships.
A notice invites parishioners to Sunday worship in Washington County on July 23 with Sunday school at 9 34 a m and divine service at 10 30 a m Lord's Supper to be administered for the newly confirmed and all congregants with pre registration at the church or parsonage by July 23 Tei 475 5 H J Anger pastor
Seventh Day Adventist schedule at North Fifth Ave features Sabbath school at 2 p.m and sermon at 3 p.m. The church hosts two pastors during different times: Glenn Millard leading services at 11:30 a.m and Rev V A Simpson listed as pastor for morning services.
At 10 40 Bible school 11 00 Morning worship theme Hope 6 30 U P Meeting 7 00 Evening worship Wednesday Prayer meeting Thursday Missionary Society meets at 1 50 with Mrs Boyd Stephens Basil G McBee Pastor
Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 evening service at 00 hours 8 00 Wednesday prayer and praise service led by W E Kennard pastor.
The Baptist Church outlines Sunday worship at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m sermon Lives Offered Unto God. Youth fellowship at 6 15 p m. Central Park union service. Weekday activities include Friendly Bible class potluck Monday 6 30, deacons board Tuesday 7 30, midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30, children's choir Thursday 10 00, adult choir 7 30. Morning music features Andante Cantabile and works by Tchaikowsky Strauss Ascher and Fanfare.
A fragment notes a 7 30 a m weekday Mass and mentions R J Kinnavey as prior. The text is partial and lacks context but records a parish liturgical item and a named cleric.
Church services at 9 45 a m and 10 45 a m feature a sermon on The House Beautiful. Methodist youth fellowship meets at five to travel to the Marion Augustine home. A union service will be held in Central park at 7 30 p m with an organ prelude anthem and offertory by the Dare family and others. Ministers C Raymond Reed Walter A Smith organist John L Yousting and Wendell Rider direct music.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled The Blind Giant. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. July picnic plans to be made. Union service at 7:30 p.m. in Central Park with Dr. Owen of Monmouth College as guest preacher. Milo J. Phillips, Pastor.
Christian Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 9:45 a.m. Youth fellowship at 4:45 a.m. Union services in Central Park at 7:30 p.m. The sermon is A Ms of Authority. Music includes organ prelude Meditation Bairstow organ offertory Cazatina anthem and Londonderry by Colman. Robert Riveretts is Director of Music, Mrs A S Smith Organist, Thomas C Polk Pastor.
Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 10 45 at Christian Tabernacle with pastor Edith Shields organist. Sermons marching under sealed orders and what makes the difference. Union worship in Central Park with Dr Owen delivering sermon and special music by Ted and Mildred Stewart. Anthems by Rubinstein and local musicians.
Bethel Presbyterian Milan Thompson pastor Charles Rothlisberger supt. Morning worship at 10 guest speaker Mrs. Alvin Smith former missionary to speak at morning service Ladies Aid meets Wednesday with Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Richardson hosting Arthur Peters pastor Sunday school at 10. The next guest will be Dr. Peter Dykhuizen synodical superintendent of the United Presbyterian church in Iowa. Eugene Engel director of music Lawrence Mikseh superintendent West Chester Pederated morning worship 11 guest speaker Mrs. Alvin Smith former missionary. John McDowell superintendent Arthur Peters pastor Valley morning worship 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 sermon The Blind Giant.
Morning worship at 10 45 a m features Dr Grossheim with a sermon on Spirits in Prison from 1 Peter 3 19 Westminster fellowship at 6 20 24 Union services held at Central Park Prayer service Wednesday 9 30 Our study on He brews 11 Morning music includes Prelude In Summer Stebbins Anthem God So Loved the GRD ee ee of Stainer Offertory Legende Bedel Solo O What Love Loveland Esther Livingston Postlude Festival March
Trinity Lutheran holds Sunday school at 10 a m and divine service at 11 a m led by Pastor John Sehliep siek of Iowa City. No service July 23. members urged to attend St John Wellman at 9 a m with Pastor EF Grummer of Oxford preaching. Pastor and family away July 15 to 28. emergency call to Pastor J Schliepsick Iowa City. QO H Moll pastor Tel 247.
The Lesson Sermon subjects Life and faith anchor the July 16 1950 Christian Science Church service. Golden Text Trusts God as light salvation and strength. Bible citations include My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart. Mary Baker Eddy stresses life as spiritual, not physical, in Science and Health.
A church notice cites Milo J. Phillips on the disciples gaining influence from Jesus. Service times listed include 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship and sermon at 7:30 p.m. with Rey A L Shuey as pastor.
Sunday school at 9 29 a m features the M Y F mixed octet. Worship at 1 45 a m. Wednesday Bible study on prayer for the oldest folks at 7 3 p m. Bethel church invites the country to come. Simon Gingerich, Bishop. Ministers Williard Leiechty Vernon Gerig and Vernon Roth.
Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with Frank B Kleese as superintendent Faith Louise Bauer plays piano Morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Mrs Edgar Stewart with Mary Jane Stephens at the piano The sermon is titled Comparative Greatness Attendees from West Chester at Mt Pleasant this week include Misses Martha and Barbara Stephens Mary Lou Slemmons Sharon Griggs Joanne Hotle Beverly Ginkens and R Vernon Pike Minister
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Evening meeting at 6:00 p.m. Teu C. EB. discussion groups led by the young people who will share blessings and experiences from Bible camp life. L. Fast-Pastor.
The record lists Sunday school at 10 for Pleasant Hill Christian. Morning worship at 11. Evening services at 7 30. Howard Benn is noted as superintendent and R B McDonald as pastor.
At Ainsworth churches Sunday services begin 10 a.m. with Sunday school and a sermon at 11. A second sermon follows on Humans Aren't We All referencing prominent personalities in Genesis. Connie Stephens sings Lord of the Harvest with David Organist Mrs Correne Hendrickson. Prelude Because Godard offers and offertories In Gods Garden. Postlude in CC. Senior youth fellowship after.
Lake McBride swimming and picnic events start with junior and young adult activities. Bible study and Sunday school meetings are planned with specific dates, circles, and a pastor sermon on the theme You Can t be an av Christian Alone referencing Matthew 5 16.
At 10 a m Bible school and 11 a m Worship service with guest speaker Bill Koltov ic h from Stockton New Jersey a student at Bob Jones University in Greenville N G No evening service Web 8 p m Bible study and prayer service at church
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 10:50 a.m. Union youth meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 8:20 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thursday. Women’s Missionary Society meets at 2:20 p.m. led by Mrs Talma Kilpathes. Olive Moore in charge of programs. All ladies invited. Ernest Smith minister. Robert Henderson superintendent.
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. morning worship at 19 a.m. Union Young Peoples meeting at Federated Church and an 8 p.m. Union evening service. It calls the choir to a business meeting and practice on Wednesday night July 19 at the church. The Ladies of the W. S. C. S. are mentioned.
A church invites all ladies to join a cleanup day at the church next Monday morning July 17. Rev. Clare H. Boos, Minister.
In a sharp exchange the atheist argues against God's existence while the cutlery maker asserts the universe argues for God. He notes a meat chopper’s complexity and says random chance cannot build it, citing Psalm 14 1 to claim the fool says there is no God.
Des Moines reports that Iowa Democrats adopted a November platform echoing Brannan plan features with emphasis on farm income tied to product costs. Albert J. Loveland, former undersecretary of agriculture and a U S Senate candidate, framed the plank on direct farmer income and trade policy. The platform calls for modifying the administration program to prevent interference with world trade and to provide abundance for all rather than storing food away.
Des Moines announces a photo contest at the State Fair with total cash prizes of 123. Amateurs and professionals may enter without a fee. Submissions cover color portraits children still life human interest and more with a deadline of August 14.
The platform calls for repeal of the Taft Hartley act and local anti labor laws. It also recommends revision of the state constitution to provide reapportionment of the legislature.
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