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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

4

Pleasant Plain residents visit Mt Vernon pastor's home

Marilyn Ruegsegger and Mrs. Pearl Ruggles travel from Pleasant Plain to Mt Vernon Indiana to visit Rev James Robbins and wife former Nazarene pastor of the local church. The notice also lists coat sale ads and college commencement news from Cornell College Mt Vernon.

Marilyn Ruegsegger Pearl Ruggles Pleasant Plain Mt. Vernon Ind James Robbins the Nazarene Church

Esther the Brave Queen Who Saved Her People

A 1948 study portrays Esther as a courageous queen who risks all to protect the Jews in the Persian empire. Mordecai urges Esther to act, and her intercession leads to Haman's downfall, illustrating faith, sacrifice, and timely action amid rising prejudice.

Eorge Meredith Esther Aniel Shushan Ahasuerus India Ethiopia Vashti Mordecai Jerusalem Haman

Bible Searc Devo Reading Psalms 4

Devotional reading on Psalms 4 titled by Louie Drewton. The fragment references Esther and a Bible search theme with devotional framing. Contents incomplete but indicates religious study focus.

Vacation Bible School Demonstration At Local Church

The article advertises a church program with morning and evening worships and a Wednesday prayer service. It notes Bible school for all ages at 9:20 a.m. and a Friday demonstration by children on June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Families and friends are urged to attend.

St James Catholic Mass Times Listed

St James parish announces Masses at 6 7 and 9 a m with the 9 o clock service a high Mass Rev H J Corocoran pastor.

St. James Catholic H. J. Corocoran

Adventist Sabbath School and Sermon Service

Seventh Day Adventists on North Fifth Avenue announce Sabbath school at 2 PM and a sermon at 3 PM led by Pastor H. R. Coats.

Seventh Day Adventists H. R. Coats

Church of Nazarene Weekend Schedule and VBS Update

The Church of Nazarene lists Sunday events with a 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship service a 2 p m county home service a 7 p m young people's meeting and 7 45 p m evangelistic service A Thursday prayer meeting at 7 55 p m Vacation Bible School is underway with growing attendance Daily school runs 9 00 a m to 11 50 a m The minister Rev C F Gieselman invites all to worship and enjoy songs and Gospel messages.

Church of Nazarene C. F. Gieselman

Atomic Hope and Divine Will in Controlling Atomic Power

The piece argues that atomic energy frightens when wielded by morally and spiritually unprepared generations. It contemplates a Divine Will imposing discipline and restraint on even the atomic bomb to prevent its devastation.

Priest Lake Named for Priest Drowned During Rescue

Priest Lake in north Idaho was named for Father Jonann Phillip Roothan who, legend says, drowned while crossing the lake to aid a stricken Indian.

Priest

Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Choir Details

The Presbyterian church holds Sunday school at 9:30, worship at 10:45 with prelude Andante by Rogers, anthem Send Out Thy People by Gounod, and postlude. Reverend Ralph Strong of Topeka Kansas delivers the message. 6:30 Westminster Youth Fellowship meets in the basement. no Hour of Happiness tonight. Sunday school superintendent S A Munson. organist Irene Wubbena.

Rogers

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon How To Get Along With People The Intermediate department of the union Daily Vacation Bible school meets June 14 25 from 9 to 11 a m All are invited Pastor Milo J Phillips urges worship as love and kindness

The Union Daily Vacation Bible School St. Paul's Milo J. Phillips

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Affiliation Note

Immanuel Lutheran outlines Sunday activities with a 9 30 a m Sunday school and 16 30 a m divine worship. The notice emphasizes Sunday as the Lord's day and requests affiliation clarity for readers.

God the Preserver of Man lesson for June 13 1948

The Christian Science weekly lesson sermon centers on God as the preserver of man. It cites biblical verses from Numbers and Matthew urging trust in divine care and righteousness, and cites Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health confirming God as Father Mother guiding sustenance and provision.

Christian Science Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus God

Come Unto Me Invitation From Pastor Anger

A church invites readers to attend divine worship with their families and accept Jesus Christ’s invitation for rest. Pastor H. J. Anger urges the community to Come unto me and find rest in a world of unrest.

Jesus Christ Christ H. J. Anger

Christian Tabernacle Bible School Weekend Services

Morning worship at 9 45 a m with Bible school details. Young peoples service at 11 09 a m. Evangelistic service at 6 45 p m. Mid week prayer and Bible study sessions listed for Tuesday and Thursday under Pastor W st Stevens.

W.st. Stevens

Trinity Lutheran Sermon and Vacation Bible School Plan

The Trinity Lutheran church announces a sermon series theme Better Than Sheep from Jer 31 2 3 8 11 with Sunday school at 9 10 Bible class at 10 30 and Gospel service at 11 Pastor J H Beiderwieden invites residents without a church home to attend worship and notes a Vacation Bible School at St Johns Lutheran Wellman June 14 to June 18.

Trinity Lutheran Beiderwieden Wellman St. John’s Lutheran J. H. Beiderwieden

Life Worth Living Theme at Associate Presbyterian Church

The Associate Presbyterian Church holds services each Sabbath morning and evening with Bible school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 focusing on Life Worth Living. An 8:00 p.m. Young people's meeting and Evening worship follow with The Love of Christ as theme. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 studies I Kings 17 onward led by Pastor Basil G. McBee.

Christ Basil G. McBee

Methodist Church Service and Music Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Smith with theme Jesus Comes to Gadara Youth Fellowship at 6 30 evening service canceled Organ pieces include Mediation Jubilate Deo in C and Andante Sweet Little Jesus Boy solo Mae Gimsey Roy Finch Bach chorale Fare well Will I Give Thee directed by Elouise Sorden with John Yousling as organist and ministers Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith

Smith Jesus Gadara Methodist Youth Fellowship Little Jesus Boy Mae Gimsey Roy Finch Bach Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John L. Yousling Elouise R. Sorden

Worship Schedule and Music Selections

The Christian Bible school sets Sunday worship at 9 45 morning with an organ prelude and the hymn Praise Him with the Cornet. Evening services begin at 10 45 with preaching and a sermon on Worship Through Service followed by Prayer for Peace with a soloist Bob Steele. The anthem Beside Still Waters is performed by the choir plus The Twenty Third Psalm sung as a solo.

Bible School Bob Steele Still Waters

What’s Daddy Doing A Dinner Prayer Moment

A preacher guest at dinner prompts a family scene with a dusted Bible on the table. The father offers a prepared blessing as Sonny watches his parents. Unable to stay quiet, Sonny asks his mother what Daddy is doing, highlighting a child’s curiosity at a religious setting.

Sonny Daddy

Postlude by Marilyn Caldwell in Organ Service

Soloist Marilyn Caldwell performs the postlude Distant Bells while Bob Steele directs music and Shirley Dunlap plays the organ under minister Thomas Polk.

Marilyn Caldwell Bob Steele Shirley Dunlap Thomas Polk

United Presbyterian Vacation Bible School Schedule

United Presbyterian invites participation in Union Vacation Bible School from June 14 to June 25 with daily sessions. A film titled Delayed Pilgrims will be shown at the 7:30 p m prayer service on Wednesday June 16, highlighting the global displaced persons plight.

Union Vacation Bible School

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The church lists Sunday school at 9:45 to 10:45 and morning worship followed by night fellowship. Weekly activities include Wednesday prayer and choir practice at 8:15, deacons meeting at 8:00, and Thursday Youth Fellowship at Darlene Custers. Vacation Bible school continues each morning at 9:39 with organist Mrs. Charles McConnell and minister Paul K. Wells.

E Baptist Baptist Darlene Custers Kirkpatrick Wells India Charles McConnell Paul K. Wells

Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Services and Events

Sunday school at 10:00 AM with morning worship at 11:90 AM featuring a sermon by Rev. M. K. Thomp. Promotion day, student day, and children's day planned. Special program at 11:00 AM includes a sermon Keeping Young and choir numbers. Junior MYF meets 7:00 PM, newly elected officers listed. Young adult covered dish supper at 7:15 PM on Tuesday June 15 at Mrs. John Frame’s farm. Choir practice Thursday at 8:00 PM.

Bethel Presbyterian M. K. Thompson Larry Trotter Charles W. Rademaker Handel Humperdinck Schubert Judy Quinn Maurine Stephens Bob Elliott Dale Roberts John Frame

Valley Ladies Aid Meet and Federated Church Events

The Valley Ladies Aid gathers in the church social rooms on Wednesday June 16 with sermons and quotes by Pastor Milo J. Phillips. WESTCHESTER FEDERATED holds Sabbath school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with youth at 1 30 p m and an evening service. The Social Circle meets Thursday afternoon and the W C T U Friday evening. New Haven and Grace Hill schedule morning worship, Sunday school and a vacation bible school in New Haven from June 14 18 with a parent picnic Friday noon and a program Sunday June 20 at 8 p m. Arthur Gersh Grace Hill superintendent Max Waterhouse Grace Hill superintendent Floyd A Smith pastor.

The Valley Ladies Aid Society Milo J. Phillips Westchester Federated Federated Church W. Cc.t. U John McDowell Hiram Phillips Grace Hill New Haven Grace Hill Church Arthur Gersh Max Waterhouse Floyd A. Smith

Local visitors from Bedford and Springville weekending in town

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones and Richard of Bedford visit Mrs. Maud Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Claire Gray, plan to return Saturday. Camp Fire Girls announce a bake sale Saturday morning June 12 at Wash. Skelgas Service. Lawrence Whisler of Washington named by the University of Colorado officials as a candidate for graduation with a law degree, commencement June 14. Whisler family travels to Boulder for graduation events. Special Saturday sale on 51 gauge nylon hose at discount.

Ralph Jones Richard of Bedford Maud Jones Claire Gray Springville Lester Macons Wash Skelgas Lawrence Whisler P. FE. Whisler Washington University of Colorado Whisler Frances E. FE. Whisler Emerson Boulder

Fast Hatching Eggs Channel Catfish Hatch Days

Channel catfish eggs hatch between day seven and day ten. Aquaculture notes emphasize the rapid development of fry once incubation reaches this window. Scientists recommend maintaining stable temperatures and aeration to ensure uniform hatching.

St Pauls Evangelical Sunday Services and Sunday School

Morning worship at 9 30 a m on Sunday at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Valley with Sunday school at 10 30 a m along with people in attendance.

Crawfordsville Church Activities Schedule and Special Events

The Crawfordsville churches announce no morning worship due to the Iowa-Des Moines conference. Evening services, junior and senior YF, union service at Federated Presbyterian, W S C S activities including bake sale June 19, Bible school at 9 45 with Esther lesson, and morning message Things God Wants You to Know. Union service 8:00 with Rev Ralph A Strong speaker. Missionary Silver Tea June 15 at 2 30. prayer hour and Revelation study Wednesday 8 30. Daniel Knox Ford, minister.

Des Moines Union Federated Presbyterian Church White’s Blue Division Bible School U. P Joyce Gault Ralph A. Strong Potwin Presbyterian Church Kansas Daniel Knox Ford

Roy Rogers in Apache Rose at Fox Theatre

Roy Rogers will appear in Apache Rose in Trucolor at the Fox Theatre on Sunday with Dale Evans as his leading lady and Olin Howland as his sidekick. The film is hailed for action comedy and song, promising a top entertainment bill.

Roy Rogers Fox Theatre Dale Evans Roy Olin Howlin Pal

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