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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
3
The document lists lesson topics and scripture selections for July 23 as used with permission from the International Council of Religious Education. It notes copyright and usage details for the educational material.
A devotional study on King Asa of Judah highlighting trust in God through upright living, preparation, prayer, and faith. It links 900 B C principles to modern national welfare, urging repentance, moral reform, and confident action with God before battle or work.
Public invited to Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock in the church on S Iowa Ave. The Christian Science Lesson-Sermon for Sunday July 23 centers on Truth and sanctification from John 17 and the textbook Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. The service features an anthem Come to My Heart Lord Jesus and music by Marion George, with William M. Nichol as pastor and Carolyn Hamilton directing music.
Henry Ward Beecher declares consecration as using all powers in the world for God's glory, not merely wrapping oneself in a sanctuary. The statement frames active faith as outward mission rather than retreat.
A reflective line contrasts God’s justice with the idea of a benevolent but weak grandfather. The quote warns against portraying God as powerless while upholding the integrity of divine justice.
Authorities report a child appears about half an inch taller after a two hour nap, a gain that experts say mirrors two months of typical growth.
The Presbyterian church invites all ages to Bible classes at 9 30 a m on Sept with John Applegate welcoming attendees. Worship services follow at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons on People I love to meet and Our Resources and how to obtain them. Music includes organ preludes and solos, directed by Mrs Henry S Shields with F W Eastwood as minister.
Associate Rev. A. M. Malcolm pastors morning Bible study and worship at 10:00 and 11:00. Evening service features a Young People's meeting at 6:30.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m at St Pauls Evangelical Washington with Sunday school at 10 20 a m Union evening services in Central Park at 7 p m led by Dr F W Eastwood. Carl W Klein is the pastor.
The Church of Nazarene marks its first anniversary in this city with a special Sunday program. Rev. Hardy Powers of Des Moines will demonstrate the proper way to smoke a cigarette during the Sunday school hour. An expected record attendance will receive awards to each family. The 11 a.m. worship features Rev. Powers as speaker. the 7:30 p.m. service includes congregational singing as the pastor delivers The Origin and Mission of the Church of the Nazarene.
The Sabbath school picnic by United Presbyterian is set for Sunset Park July 28 at 6 p.m with a basket lunch and children’s games. Bible study and worship services are listed for morning and evening, with Dr. Fl Eastwood delivering the evening message at Central Park union service.
The notices list Bible school at 9:45, Worship and Communion at 10:45, and an outdoor Union service at 7:30 in Central Park led by Rev. Eastwood. Co A Nicholson serves as superintendent with Mrs. W H Carter organist and nurseries led by Mrs. Virgil Earls and Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman. Vernon H Carter is the pastor.
The Foursquare Gospel invites all to join next Sunday for a full day of services including Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:46 with a sermon on Christ and His Church, Crusaders at 6:15, evangelistic service at 7:30 on The Cross and the Throne, and midweek preaching on Tuesday and Friday with prayer meeting Wednesday plus a Saturday night central park service. Lester Lease and W. J. Stevens announce new members will be received.
Baptist Sunday school at 9 30 a m followed by a deacons and deaconess committee meeting to decide on morning services during the pastors absence. No morning worship Sunday.
Valley Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m Carl W Klein pastor many attend despite bad weather Bethel The Family Church 4 00 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship theme An Old Song Cotter The Friendly Church 4 00 Sunday school 7 00 Senior Endeavor 7 45 Evening Worship special song service Hymns theme An Old Song Rev M A Robeson pastor
The Me Church invites all in the community to join at eleven o clock for Divine worship and at seven pm for Young Peoples hour for Juniors and Seniors followed by an eight o clock union evening service. Rev W H Hemphill urges participation.
Sunday school at 10 a m offers adult and senior lesson study How to Trust in God Next Sunday designated Family Day with classes for all Eugene Stephens superintendent Morning worship at 11 a m sermonSides to a Question Senior league 7 p m led by John Stephens Junior league 7 p m led by Mrs Audra Pearson Evening service at 8 p m Rev W H Hemphill speaker Pastor Chas Coggeshall invites attendance to close the day
The Sunday service at 9 30 will include a sermon from Mark 1 18 and the church school follows. Announcements for next week will be given at the morning service. The pastor N F Chapman notes a recent reception of new members and invites others to unite and serve the community and the Kingdom of Christ.
Sunday School at 10 in the morning with W Rich as superintendent. Public worship at 11. Epworth League at 6 40 p m. The fourth Quarterly Conference meets at the church Wednesday evening July 26 All officials must attend and reports should be ready Rev BE K Vos is the pastor.
Morning worship and sermon at 11 AM with an 8 PM union service. Sermon by Rev. Geo Pennington pastor of West Chester M B church. J B Pollock also noted.
Sunday school at 10 A M Morning worship at 11 A M sermon I have played the fool Epworth League 7 P M Union Evening service at Federated church 8 30 P M Homecoming July 30 Fourth Quarterly Conference August 8 P M at the church G C Pennington pastor
The notice lists a Prairie Flower Baptist Church 1900 A.M. Bible school class fitting ages and needs at 11:90 A.M. The message at preaching time is the Word of God. Pastor Strong invites help to vet and refresh with God’s word at St. C. BE.
Wayland residents share weekend visits as relatives from California Illinois and Iowa arrive. A Dodge sedan trip, a newborn daughter, and exams in Des Moines are noted along with a broken heart over a terrier. Detasseling crews, a rainfall delay, and local vacations fill the week.
Cecil Scrivner of Colorado visits his cousin Mrs. Griggs in Snowball. He returns after a forty year gap, with his daughter and grandson from Greeley. The note lists local social happenings including 4 H meeting attendees and threshing activities around Glen Knapp and Jarrard families, with condolences to the Knupp families.
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce directors voted to back the state hospital administration and its superintendent Dr. C. Oberman. A accompanying statement asserts confidence in the hospital's leadership and ongoing work.
Des Moines civil service commission voted 2 to 1 to discharge Paul Sandahl, parks department executive superintendent, for neglect of duty in the desecration of graves at Woodland cemetery last fall. H. W. Odendahl, department engineer, was cleared and found to have acted under Sandahl’s orders and not directly responsible.
Walter Chief Thatcher a 21 year old Blackfoot Indian died in a parachute accident at a municipal airport. He leaped from a plane during a flying circus act and with about 50 feet to ground tried a second safety chute as his first failed. About 000 persons witnessed the tragedy.
The article notes Norway's Northcape as a tourist draw with a Gulf Stream climate. Water remains unfrozen despite its high latitude, about a thousand miles north of Labrador and roughly 500 miles closer to the Pole than Alaska's Yukon.
Inard gave serious consideration to the problem and believes the present management is efficient in executive capacity and sympathetic to the welfare of every patient in the institution. This endorsement emphasizes confidence in current leadership and care standards.
The Church School meets Sunday at 10 o'clock followed by Morning Worship at 11. The pastor plans sermons from the Gospel of Mark. No Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening due to other plans. Further announcements will be at services. pastor leaves for vacation early next week.
Salem Presbyterian announces Welsh service at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Junior Society at 7 30 p m C E Society led by Wm H Jones at 7 30 p m topic Gods Time in the Home English service at 8 00 p m Rev David Davies pastor.
The notice states a return to regular services with a 6 45 worship service and 10 45 Bible School. A 4 00 Young People’s picnic will be followed by a Christian Endeavor meeting led by Howard Benn Supt.
Sunday school at 1 A M and preaching service at 11 A M led by Rev. Akey R. W. Hyde, Superintendent.
Community churches in Ainsworth announce a Bible study hour starting at 10 o clock inviting families and children to participate. The notice emphasizes a noble civic duty and community gathering.
Sabbath school at 18 00 led by Mrs Ida Wooley supt public worship at 11 00 theme Holy Ground no U P Sabbath evening and churches unite with Washington union service at 7 00 Tue 2 34 Junior Missionary Society meets at the parsonage mid week service Wed 8 00 Rev N G Webster pastor
A notice announces a Bible school session at 10:00 A M hosted by West Chester Federated. No further details provided.
A visitor learns that all Ceylon teas originate from a single tree species. The tea plant is actually a tree that reaches 20 to 30 feet unless pruned. With scientific pruning it is kept to about three feet, shaping the harvest and flavor.
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