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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1945
Page
3
Bill Smith, 22, works at a factory for his boss Mr. Jones who seeks deferment. After a 2A classification angers him, he schemes to outmaneuver the boss in a plan revealed during his drive to Summerfield for a reclassification physical. The piece portrays wartime draft pressures and employer influence.
Prepare tea twice as strong as hot tea using freshly boiled water. Pour the hot concentrate into a glass with one tablespoon sugar and ice cubes.
Round containers in the refrigerator permit better air circulation than square dishes set close together.
The lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education for July 22. It notes the materials are used by permission and provides context for study and instruction in religious education programs.
In Genesis 13 Abram shows true generosity and godliness by choosing peace over wealth. He resists strife between shepherds, uses his advantage to serve a higher goal, and pleads with Lot to stay aligned as brothers. The text contrasts Abram’s selfless leadership with Lot’s worldly focus and ends with God reaffirming His covenant with Abram.
The albumin from eggs serves many roles including camera film production, adhesives, paints, fertilizers, paper sizing, and printers ink, illustrating its broad industrial utility.
Trinity Lutheran invites worshipers to share the Sunday message on John 14 6 I am the way the truth and the life The adult bible class will study Creation and the Sunday school Abram and Lot The next young society meeting is Tuesday July 24 at 8 pm Confirmation class Thursday July 26 7 pm and teachers meeting 8 pm 409 East Main St J H Beiderwieden Pastor.
St James Catholic Church schedules Masses at 7 a m and 9 a m led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor. The notice lists the pastor and service times for worshippers.
The Church of Nazarene lists weekly times: Sunday school 9:45, Morning worship 10:45, Young people 7:15, Evangelistic service 7:45, and Wednesday prayer meeting 8:00. The pastor Robert Weathers urges people to seek first the kingdom of God despite hot summer months.
Calvary Baptist at 604 Siowa Ave invites residents to Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon on Jesus Christ as shepherd and an 8 o clock evangelistic service addressing Jehovahs Witnesses and the 144000. Pastor A EB Diddams leads with prayer meeting Thursday evening.
The Christian tabernacle lists Sunday schedule with 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. worship and 6:30 p.m. young people's hour 7:45 p.m. evangelistic service Rev Robert Stevens to preach on The Call of the Deep Luke 6 8 if Rev W J Stevens returns from Denver. If not Robert Stevens will speak at both services. Tuesday prayer meeting and Thursday Bible study also noted.
The Christian Science Church Lesson Sermon for Sunday July 22 1945 centers on Life with the Golden Text from Luke 20 37 38 declaring God is the living God and all live to him. The scriptural citations include First Timothy 6 12 14 19 and Eddy's Science and Health guidance on the path to Spirit and life in God.
Brief notices list military movements birthdays visits and educational updates. Japs mutiny and Chinese take Brest and other carrier news touch on Maxey Texas Fort Riley Kansas and Boston border postings. Community members like Elizabeth Wesleyan teachers Marilyn Schafer and Elizabeth Todd are mentioned with travels, births and schooling in Iowa and nearby states.
Gracehill reports a Sunday church service led by Captain A del Vogler followed by a basket dinner at the community building. Attendees included distant visitors such as E F Bauer Katherine Buxbautmn J B Myers Earl Mikseh Hazel Strohm Oriel Sankey and many Washington residents and relatives who stayed overnight with local families. Captain and Mrs Vogler spent the weekend with H A Engel before continuing to San Diego California.
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 and evening worship at 8 p m in Central Park. Sermon title A Wise Investment. Music includes Prelude by Scriabine and a Song without Words, Mendelssohn, Handel. Eleanor Tucker directs music with Mrs Boyd White on organ and Thomas Polk as minister.
Morning Bible school at 9 45 A M and worship at 10 45 A M with theme The Teaching Ministry of the Church based on Ephesians 4 11 15 Special music includes organ preludes anthems and postludes Union evening worship in the park at 8 00 P M followed by P C U meetings at 7 00 P M Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Harvey and Minister George Kerr listed among staff
Immanuel Lutheran invites worship at Jefferson and Slowa streets with Sunday school and Bible class at 10 a m and a divine service at 11 a m The sermon focuses on How Can I Be Certain in Spiritual Things from John 7 14 18 Pastor EE Wendland invites all to worship in Christ the world's savior
Morning worship at 10 45 with Rev Basil McBee preaching. Sunday school at 9 45. Young people at 6 15. Evening service at 8 00. Music includes Prelude in A flat Chopin and It Is Not Sundown. Miss Elsie Bratten directs. Cheryl Nayadley and Alfred Trenerry provide piano and ministry.
Morning worship at 10 45 features Rev Trevelyn E White delivering the message with organ preludes and hymns led by the Kirkpatrick Junior Choir and the Ladies Choir. The service includes an offertory and a solo by Mrs Kathleen Morrison, followed by organ postlude.
A local church announces inclusive services led by Basil G. McBee as pastor. The notice invites all residents to attend worship, emphasizing openness and community.
Country church announces Sunday school at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM. Communion service scheduled with a special offering for foreign missions. Rev. W. Z. Allen is pastor.
The church lists Sunday school at 9:60 a.m. and morning service at 11 a.m with Dr. Eugene Owen as guest speaker. Esther Bauer leads Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. An offering supports World Service. The Mission Study group meets July 26 with Mrs. Edgar Stewart. Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse reviews a study chapter and Mrs. Lloyd Bauer leads devotions.
10:00 Sunday school led by C. C. Reeves followed by 11:00 morning worship with choir special. A noon cooperative dinner honors Rev Day and wife. Evening evangelistic service and 7:30 Wednesday prayer meeting. Everyone is invited to attend.
At 16 06 A M Sunday school 10 45 A M Communion service 11 00 A M morning worship led by Howard Benn Superintendent A C Roach Pastor planned for the day.
Arthur Peters, Pastor, invites all to morning worship and notes Youth Fellowship meets Wednesday evening. Time and place for bulletin details will be provided.
Sabbath school at ten led by John Koehler Jr Superintendent. Morning worship at eleven. Invitation to join and be welcomed. P C U at seven.
Sunday school at 10 A M with offerings for missionary work. Morning worship at 11 A M features a sermon by the pastor. Youth Fellowship meets at the church at 5 P M then goes to Floyd Edmondson home for service and fellowship. Bring own sack lunch. W S C S regular meeting next Thursday after Pastor C J Fix.
Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Mrs Ida Wooley Superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. a sermon titled God Answers Prayer. Youth meeting at 7 p.m. Union service at p.m. a special song service. Rev. R. M. McCracken is pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a m with Superintendent Joseph Jones. Worship at 11 a m. Junior and Senior Youth Fellowship at 7 p m. Boy Scouts meet Wednesday evening and prayer meeting Thursday evening led by Rev Frederick Westbrook.
The Methodist Church holds morning worship at 9 45 with sermon by Rev Walter Smith and union service at 8 00 in Central Park with Rev Basil McBee preaching. Music includes Mendelssohn Adagio Nocturne Bells Over Jordan and Praise to the Lord. Ministers listed are Fred F Miller and Walter A Smith. Director of Music Herbert C Osincup and organist Edna M Klein.
Morning worship at 10 00 A M with Bible school noted as Howard Man gold in September 11 00 A M no evening service sermon titled Gods Provision for Pilgrim People The article quotes an optimistic view that Christianity has not failed nations have failed to try it and that there would be no war in a God directed world Admiral Byrd is mentioned as part of the message
The notice lists Sunday school at 9 a.m. led by superintendent H J Whiting and worship at 11 a.m. Wilma Love and Betty Despain will report on the Presbyterian Youth Conference they attended in Oskaloosa from June 27 to July 4. Rev. H N Poston is the pastor.
Worship services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 11 a.m. William H. Jones is superintendent. Youth meeting at 7:30 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m.
West Chester Federated Bible School led by John McDowell offers a 10 45 AM morning worship. At 11 15 AM the pastor will preach on the topic announced in church notices.
Pvt. Howard H Schweitzer son in law of Mr and Mrs Ber departs Columbus Junction after furlough bound for Fort Riley. The item notes wartime assignment and family connections.
The church schedules a 10:00 A M Sabbath section and 11:00 A M morning worship. At 8:00 P M the pastor will preach in Central Park on the subject Chris.
A claim states Koreans developed movable type fifty years before Guttenberg printed the Bible. The sentence asserts an ancient technological achievement predating Gutenberg.
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