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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1927

Page

3

Shepherd Boy Chosen King in Samuel Study

Lesson for July 17 covers 1 Samuel 16 1 13 with the golden text urging believers to be examples in word conduct charity spirit faith and purity The primary topic notes a shepherd boy chosen king and the junior and senior aims explore Gods plan why David was chosen and discovering future leaders Samuel mourns Saul then is sent to anoint David with the Lord guiding steps Samuel tests Jesse's sons Eliab is rejected and David is chosen anointed and empowered by the Spirit of the Lord through obedience and faith

God David Samuel Saul Sau Jesse Lil. Samuel Bethlehem Eliab

We Can Choose We Will Be What We Choose Today

A reflective quote emphasizes personal choice in shaping tomorrow and enduring trials. It notes we cast with bright angels and wrestle with dark hours, leaving a blessing behind through steadfast resolve. No specific event or person is named.

N. Y. Frothingham

That Which We Do for Christ Phrase Origins

A fragmented line explores the idea that actions for Christ endure while deeds for self fade from memory. The passage hints at a moral contrast and religious reflection without a clear narrative.

Christ

Church events announce Bible school and services

The schedule lists a Bible school at 9 45 followed by communion. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with Doris Martin leading. Christian Science holds Sunday services at 1 00 with Life as the subject. public invited.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Doris Martin Christian Science the Christian Science

Sunday Church Services and Notes from Crawfordsville

The bulletin lists Bible school at 9 45 a m with Supt Mrs Dewey Hess and morning worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with themes Happy in Old Age and The Death of the Righteous A music program features Lead Kindly Light O Lamb of God and other pieces Mrs J B Ream Mrs L Wilson Kenneth Carris Glenn Conra M Mendelssohn Handel and Stebbins The pastor is Dr F W Eastwood Sabbath school at 9 45 and sermon Saints in Unexpected Places Evening union service with First church Mrs Samuel of India will speak at 7 30 in the Second United Presbyterian church Pastor Willard Wylie Crawfordsville notes include travelers and visitors and church notices from United Presbyterian and local addresses.

Bible School Dewey Hess Halon West Quartette Lamb of God Hevser J. B. Ream L. Wilson Kenneth Carris Glenn Conra First Church Samuel India Second United Presbyterian Church

Sunday services notice for church gather

Weariness and disappointment are noted Bible school at 9 30 A M no other services on Sunday July 17th Next Sunday July 24th the pastor will bring messages both morning and evening plan to attend and invite friends

Sunday church schedule with Rev Reno Robb speaking

Sunday school at 10 00 preaching service at 11 00 by Rev Reno Robb no evening service announced in local church notices.

Reno Robb

Kalona Churchcoming to Prairie Flower Service

Next Sunday evening Rev Brown of Kalona and some of his congregation will attend Prairie Flower. Kalona Baptists who attended last year will speak and their pastor will preach. Sunday school at ten, preaching at eleven by C E Hamilton.

Brown Kalona Prairie Flower Assembly Sune Day School C. E. Hamilton

Sabbath Activities and Meeting Schedule

A church notes 9 30 long service 9 15 preaching service 16 45 Sabbath school Co EE meeting Wednesday evening at oclock followed by a social hour Topic Jesus attitude toward wealth Leader Dale Ebner.

Sabbath School Co. EE Jesus Dale Ebner

The Gospel of the Second Mile at Local Church

The sermon and services announce a 10 A M Sunday School 11 A M preaching service with the theme The Gospel of the Second Mile from Matthew 5 41. 630 P M C E meeting led by Glen evieve Davies. Rev E W Griffith pastor invites all to attend with emphasis on prayer and regular participation.

C. FE Glenevieve Davies E. W. Griffith

Path of life theme guides Sunday church services

Services for Sunday July 17 include Sunday school at 10:00 am and morning worship at 11:04 with baptism and Preparatory Membership class admissions. Union service at the Methodist church in the evening features a sermon on What are you getting out of your Christian experience. William G. Barr, pastor.

Junior League Epworth Lague Lyle Anwyl Methodist Church William G. Barr

New Chevrolet for the Birneys and a local death notices

Gideon home last week. Percy Whisler traveled to Chicago with cattle Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Homer Birney drive a new Chevrolet sedan. Wily Ainsworth Thormes Newell died July 11 at Rowley Iowa aged 71 years 8 months 12 days. Surviving children are Robert Rowley Nellie Evans Denay Rapids and Edna Ray Chicago. Funeral held Wednesday at the Rowley cemetery. Relatives thank Rev Moore singers and Mr and Mrs A Carson for hospitality and floral offerings.

Gideon Percy Whisler Chicago Homer Birney Ainsworth Thormes Newell Rowley Wapello Iowa Fontanelle Wapelo Denver Colo Laura J. Harding Robert Nellie Evans Denay Rapids Edna Ray Moore Mrs. A. Carson

Glendale Notes On Local Rounds And Baseball

Glendale July 14 Allison Maas sold eighty acres west of Wellman. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gerdes visited Phillip Gerdes near Ainsworth. Family reunion hosted by Tom Nochuolson July 16. Ted Givans injured in Sunday game, expected home soon. Glendale boys defend pick up team label amid 12 to 12 tie. Players included Harold Anderson Ted Miller John OBrien Eddie OBrien Bill Miller Ted Givans Harry Gerdes Lee Chambers Ray Redlinger Thomas Gerdes. Pitcher unnamed. Community farming and oats cutting under way.

Glendale Allison Maas Wellman Thomas Gerdes Ainsworth Phillip Gerdes Tom Nochuolson Picnier Ted Givans The Journal Altho White Sox Cardinals Harold Anderson Ted Miller John Eddie O'Brian Bill Miller Harry Gerdes Lee Chambers Ray Redlinger

Artificial Fog Protects Norwegian Crops From Frost

A Scandinavian scientist develops frost protecting artificial fogs for military use now applied in Norway. The vapor blankets orchards vineyards and gardens providing protection without smoke drawbacks and proving as effective as the traditional smoke blanket.

Norway

Bethel Social Round with Dawson Home Dinner Gatherings

Bernice Dawson reports Bethel hosts and visitors at the Dawson home last week. Mr and Mrs R J Dawson hosted a six o clock dinner for nine with a two course chicken meal. Guests included Mrs Russel Manning and Dorothy Jean of Oskaloosa and the Kerr families of Wingate.

Bethel Laurene Putman Velma Stafford Dawson R. J. Dawson Russel Manningnd Dorothy Jean Oskalegea Kerr Cloyce Kerr Wwington Ray Lambert Ales DES Seb

Questions on dictators and fascism in recent history

A list of queries asks which European dictator was overthrown most recently, the distinctive clothing of Italian fascists, who is the world’s nearest dictator, which rulers modified policies, who faced the most assassination attempts, a South American country with a virtual dictator, an American statesman accused as a possible dictator, which Polish statesman assumed dictatorial powers, the country most hostile to Italian fascism, and during which great strike fascism appeared outside Italy.

Italy

Alice and Her Airplane Price and romance collide in a moonlit crash

Alice Wayne confronts engagement trouble as she pilots a private airplane. After a night crash she lies unconscious and is taken in by Charles Blake, who discovers her identity and faces how to handle the scandal. Family and friends weigh caution against a rekindled romance aboard a repaired craft.

Alice Wayne Charlie Blake England Charles Blake James Blake Carey Mrs. Carey Mr. Blake Europe Alice Wayne Charlies Daddy Charles Mr. Wayne

Local Notes From Ainsworth and Surrounding Areas

Residents and visitors gather for funeral services and family visits across Iowa. Attendees include Clarence Evans Marion Muscatine Caple Warnock Newell families from Wapello Pleasant and Washington counties. Community events cover relief corps meeting at the Legion hall and local visiting patterns.

Nellie Hawkins M. F. Hawkins Ray Cox Washington T. Wheeler Eva Gormley Waterloo Laura Eden Crawfordsville John Clegg Paul Armstrong Bobby Russell Mt. Pleasant Frank Armstrong Women's Relief Corps of Ainsport Legion Hall Atra Jennie Carson Glenn Miller Karl Frey Merchant Blair Wood Macomhill

Simpson Visit Relative Ties Highlight Indiana Trip

Lillian and Vern Simpson are visiting relatives in Rethington Indiana as part of a family gathering.

Lillian Vern Simpson Rethington Tadiana

Liquor Injections Issued Against Davenport Groups

Federal judge in Davenport issued temporary liquor injunctions against the Northwest Davenport Turner society and the local Fraternal Order of Eagles. The orders stem from June raids that seized 40,000 pints of beer. Five Turner members and eleven Eagles named. permanent injunction planned for November term.

Davenport Northwest Davenport Turner Society Fraternal Order of Eagles Martin J. Wade

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