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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1924

Page

5

Ezekiel’s Ideal Shepherd and Faithful Leadership Today

The text argues leaders should serve the people, avoid personal gain, and model honesty. It cites Ezekiel’s critique of corrupt officiants among Israel and presents Christ as the true shepherd. Core lessons urge trusted leaders and a cleansed, loyal populace to rebuild society.

Ezekiel Babylon Israel Pub Nc Christ Alek Isaiah Jeremiah God David

Presbyterian Church Announcements for Next Sunday

The service schedule lists Bible school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Endeavor meets at 6:50 p.m. Led by Mildred McCreedy the day features sermons on Summer and Its Lessons and The Folly of a Good Man. Special messages with songs by Mrs. Emily Brown and Mr. Howard Harley. Music includes solos and a duet. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Train a Child. Willard Wylie is pastor.

Bible School Mildred McCreedy Emily Brown Keota Washington Howard Harley Biemioia Nina E. Brown H. Harley F. W. Eastwood J. FE. Ream Min Klein Tople J. L. Warnock J. H. Humeston W. A. Carson Willard Wylie

It Shall Be Done and The Creed in Lord's Prayer

A church bulletin notes morning sermon on The Creed and Character of the Lord's Prayer and an evangelistic evening with Three Answers to the Same Question. Minister Wm. B. Shelley invites all to attend with a cordial invitation.

Bible School Wm. B. Shelley

Children’s Day Program at Second United Presbyterian

The Sabbath school opens at 9:45 a.m. with all children invited and the 11:00 a.m. service led by the Children's Division. Parents are urged to attend, and the Christian Endeavor meets at 6:30 p.m. followed by a second session at 7:30 p.m.

Christian Endeavor

Not What But Whom The Creed Ends In

A church notice lists services at First United and Baptist venues with worship times for morning noon and evening. It quotes John Oxenham and notes sermons by Rev J Reade McCrory and guest preacher Rev John Acheson. Music selections include organ preludes anthems and postludes and a Children’s Day program details.

Pancho Villa Sued for Damages in Manhattan

Ferman Dantes of Manhattan sues boxing champion Pancho Villa for 50000 dollars claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. A summons was served as Villa dressed for a May 27 fight and his attorney filed an answer yesterday denying the charges.

Associated Press New York Fe Raine Villa Villa Ferman Dantes Manhattan

County Churches Sunday Services and Classes

Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Men’s Baraca class available. Preaching at 11 a.m. Mrs Hillis to speak on "Will Christ return To This Earth?" Y P A at 7 p.m. on "Christian Courtesy". Evening service follows with Mrs Hillis on "Faiths Persistency". All welcome. KB Hillis, Pastor.

Hillis

Bondage or Freedom Which? Sunday at New Haven Baptist Church

New Haven Baptist Church sets Sunday School at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m with the sermon titled Bondage or Freedom Which. Pastor C K Hillis invites friends to attend.

NEW Haven Baptist Church

Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Open Forum

Bethel Presbyterian holds Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 o'clock. The service uses Isaiah 1 18 with the subject An Open Forum and invites participation.

Isaiah

Children's Day Exercises at Hwaskings Presbyterian

Sunday school at 9 45 am and programs for young people follow with a short ministerial talk at the end. All interested in youth work are invited to attend this program.

Sunday School and Sermon at Local Church

Rethel M F B announces Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am by Rev. W H Dillon. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

W. H. Dillon

Prairie Flower Church Hosts China Mission Speaker

Prairie Flower church invites all for morning and evening worship with Rev. T L Blalock, a China missionary. He will wear his China work costume and speak in Chinese, sharing twenty five years at a Faith Mission Station. Blalock and his wife plan to sail home to China in October with other missionaries. A J Unthank, pastor.

Ougan School T. L. Blalock China Prairie Flower A. J. Unthank

Prodigal Son Theme Prompts Evening Services

Helen Dittmer and Lois Ross lead next week’s church events with an Intermediate League session at 6 30 in the chapel and a Sunday evening service at 7 30 where the pastor will preach The Prodigal Son in Modern Life or Lessons From the Murder of Robert Franks. Organ preludes and anthems precede the services with Mary Hunter at the organ and Jesse J Miller directing music.

Helen Dittmer Lois Ross Intermediate League Robert Franks Aschalkowsky Faulkes W. W. Bowers Mary Hunter Jesse J. Miller

God The Only Cause and Creator Ordained in June 1924

June 8 1924 notices invite all to a service themed God the only cause and creator with golden text from Corinthians and a responsive reading from Isaiah. The document presents scripture and a cordial invitation to attend.

God

When One Tongue Was Used

The article notes opinions that Hebrew was the language spoken by Adam and that Hebrew Chaldean and Arabic are dialects of the original tongue. It cites Genesis 11 1 claiming the whole earth once shared one language and one speech.

Adam

Sacred Staircase in Rome Draws Devout Pilgrims

The sacred staircase or stairs by which Christ ascended to Pilate's house near the Lateran in Rome is preserved in a chapel. Its 25 marble steps are climbed on knees by devout visitors seeking reverent proximity to the historic path.

Christ Pilate Lateran Rome

Methodist Sunday School and Children’s Day Baptism Service

Methodist Sunday school meets at 9 30 with a Children’s Day program by the Beginners Primary and Junior Departments. A baptismal service for children will follow. Notify Mr Miller before Sunday morning if you wish your child baptized. Epworth League service at 6 30.

Miler Epworth League

Evolution of firearms ammunition since 1835

The revolver used loose ammunition or paper cartridges from around 1835. By 1860 metallic cartridges emerged. Since then no major ignition method discoveries occurred, though smokeless powder and concentrated explosives improved firearm effectiveness.

Change Key For Fresh Harmony In Music Practice

Musicians are advised to vary the instrument key regularly to avoid monotony. Experts suggest rotating tonal centers during practice to refresh technique and keep listeners engaged across performances.

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Awe Visitors

The author recounts a day trip to Xochimilco near Mexico City visiting floating gardens formed from lake reclamation by Aztec artisans. Guests ride decorated canal boats, hear a Mexican orchestra, and watch vendors with carnations and lilies. They sample luncheon under Foreign Affairs auspices as markets and street life reveal daily commerce and windowless shops.

Mexico City Mexico Xochimilco City of Iowa Venice National Editorial Association Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of Mexico Xochimileco

Sweden Sees Five Million Spent by Fifty Thousand Tourists

Swedish estimates show about 50,000 visitors spent roughly 5 million dollars in Sweden last year. Hotels, ships, railways and amusements contributed to foreign tourism growth from 35,000 in 1920 to about 50,900 in 1923. Officials of Gothenburg Tercentenary Jubilee report around 10,000 American visitors attended the fair.

Stockholm Sweden Swedish Traffic Association Gothenburg

Swedish Tourist Trade Raises Per Capita Spending

Swedish experts estimate tourist expenditures within Sweden at about 100 dollars per person, noting emigrants from Sweden and the effect of tourist money on the invisible trade balance. Lieut. T Segersttale of the Swedish Traffic Association reports the figure.

Sweden Lieut. T. Segersttale Swedish Traffic Association

Honest Character Advised In Illinois Central Magazine

A line from Illinois Central Magazine urges honesty and good nature as essential traits. It emphasizes integrity as a foundation for personal conduct and public esteem.

Illinois Central Magazine

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