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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1939
Page
3
The piece argues obedience as a divine principle for orderly life, citing Jehoshaphat as a model. It outlines five themes: a good son, a capable administrator, a true worshiper, a wise educator, and a respected ruler, urging modern readers to pursue godly guidance, spiritual renewal, and national unity.
A brief church motto emphasizes reliance on divine guidance in daily duties and service.
The poinsettia is noted as among plants from which rubber can be obtained, highlighting its potential role in rubber production.
John Applegate leads Bible School at 9 30 p m with classes for all ages The 10 45 a m worship features a sermon The Summer of Opportunity and a 7 30 p m open air service Rev V Carter preaches Special music includes Mendelssohn and Water Ray Pierce Offertory numbers feature classical organ pieces Prayer meeting Wednesday Organist Mrs Henry Shields directs minister F W Eastwood invites all to attend Workers Conference Tuesday Oct 1 at 7 30 at the church
Public invited to Christian Science services Sunday at 11 am at the church on SS. Iowa Ave. The Lesson Sermon on Love will use Bible passages and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. Golden Text Jude 1 21 urges keeping in the love of God while seeking eternal life.
The United Presbyterian Church invites members to Sunday worship at 10 45 am with a sermon titled If I Had Only One Sermon To Preach Special music includes Rheinberger Anthem Hear Our Prayer and the Diggle Anthem Beside Still Waters Organ Prelude and Postlude. Sabbath school at 9 45 am and a Sabbath school picnic at Sunset Park at 6 pm with children games at 5 pm Central park union evening service at 7 30 pm led by Pastor Wim M Nichol and music director William M Nichol Organist Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey also noted.
The Church of Christ invites worshipers next Lord's Day with 9:45 Bible School 16:45 Communion and Worship. Sermon titled A Searching Question of Christ followed by a 7:30 Union Outdoor Service in Central Park. The Christian Church leads. C A Nicholson superintendent with nursery care by Mrs Virgil Earl and Mrs Wilmer Lauderman. Vernon H Carter is the pastor.
The church lists 9 30 Sunday school with Cc Vv Brown and Wayne Kendrick as superintendents. 10 45 morning worship features Miss Velma Booth a returned missionary from China in charge, assisted by C B Yard. A good attendance is hoped as many members wish to hear Miss Booth.
St Pauls Evangelical reports no morning service due to pastor’s absence. Sunday activities include Young People’s League at 6 30 p m and union services at Central Park 7 30 p m led by Pastor Carl W Klen.
The Church of Nazarene will hold evangelistic services all next week starting Sunday at 11 a.m led by Reverend Oliver Morgan of Olivet Illinois with Wendell Ferguson of Albia Iowa as pianist. Evening worship begins at 7 30 p.m and week night services at 7 45 p.m. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. James E Morris is pastor.
The Foursquare Gospel announces Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages and morning worship at 10 45. Sermons titled What Will the Harvest Be and Christ and His Kingdom are led by Pastor W J Stevens with an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m.
Country churches report summer activities under the theme Re Creation. Bethel and Cotter list 10:00 lessons, 11:00 worship, evenings, and youth programs. Pastor and family plan a Wisconsin cottage vacation with contact points Elders Wolfe and Mrs Arthur. Services continue in both churches, pastor to preach August 27.
The Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School meets at 16 A. M with the Senior and Adult lesson Why for Obedience and Family Day attendance. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon A Friendship That Counts. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at seven led by Mrs Au dra Pearson and Miss Florence Marr. Next Sunday evening union service at United Presbyterian Church at eight. Chas Coggeshall is the pastor.
The notice lists a 9:30 A M Bible School welcome service and a 10:30 Sermon titled The Promised Land How does it look to you by Minister M L Dewey. The message invites all to worship in the coolest church in Washington county presented by Mrs Rae P Dewey.
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites all ages to a 10:00 a m Bible school with a class for every age. Come and see for yourself and join us.
At 11:00 a.m. a universal divine worship session will be held to share God’s word with all who love it. An all day meeting with Pilotbore is announced for Prairie Flower a week later, led by Pastor C. EB. Strong.
St Pauls by Angellcal Valley will not hold services Sunday due to re pairing operations on the church building. Pastor Carl W. Klein leads the congregation during the closure.
Services for Sunday are listed with worship and communion at 9 45 a m Bible School at 10 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m Howard Benn is superintendent The article invites more attendees to share in profits and joy of these hours in God s house.
The invitation calls families to Bible study at 4 PM followed by Divine worship at 11 AM. The morning theme is WOE from Christ, with a message to hear the whole matter. Rev Cogesheell preaches Come for all things are now ready. Rev W H Hemphill welcomes all.
The Methodist Episcopal churches in Crawfordsville schedule morning and evening services led by Rev. KE EB Voss. Morning service at 10 o clock, sermon on stewardship, Epworth League at 6 30, election of officers, union service at 7 30 with theme the Secret of Strength.
Sabbath School at 10 with Mrs Ida Wooley as superintendent Public worship at 11 The Presbyterian Junior Hmally at 6 30 pm The Presbyterial Junior HMally will be held here Wednesday Auge Zed in the afternoon followed by a plennie supper Wednesday evening Congregational meeting will be held to act on the resignation of Rev N G Webster and to attend to any other business which may come up Rev N G Webster pastor
The Church School will meet at 10 o'clock Sunday morning as usual and there will be no worship service at 11 due to the pastor's vacation. An announcement about the Christian Endeavor Society 80 will be made at the Sunday morning gathering.
Prairie Flower column notes visits and social events in the local area. Mrs George Miller and Keith Merle visited Fred Schroeder and helped with threshing chores. Burl Prine and Jean from Thornhus called on Harry Donaldson. U P church young couples held an operative supper and serial evening at Milford Anderson's home. Harold Grant and daughter stayed with L W family over the weekend.
Frederic Smith of Rock Island spent the weekend at his Turnipseed home. Mrs. Harry Donaldson helped with centennial token sales. Several local residents visited homes and attended church events, threshing crews finished work, and church groups planned a centennial program and cooperative social. The Prairie Flower group, school classmates, and neighborhood families were active with visitors and preparations.
Mr and Mrs August Ziexlowsky of Has king visited Wednesday with Mrs J A Frey in Noble. The social call highlighted local hospitality and seasonal greetings among residents.
Lloyd McCall recounts a perilous journey from Arequipa to Cuzco by plane and mule along rope and vine bridges. He describes pre Inca ruins at Machu Picchu style fortress, the water system carved in rock, and the Indian feast in Cuzco with vivid street scenes and attire. He notes Pizarro's cathedral bones and plans to continue to Ecuador en route to England.
Mrs Ruth Richard and others hosted gatherings Wednesday evening while Edith and Wayne visited Mrs Rose Klopfenstein near Salem. Families from Frey and Lelehty groups shared Sunday calls, church events, and fellowship at Wellman area churches.
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