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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
3
A sermon-like reflection on the resurrection appearances of Jesus in Luke 24. The discourse notes Jesus' post resurrection proving presence, opening understanding of the scriptures, and commissioning the disciples to repentance and witness starting at Jerusalem. It emphasizes faith, witness over speculation, and living out faith in local settings.
A notice notes theatergoers expect refreshments during the intermission of a tropical motion picture. The item underscores the habit of offering snacks and drinks to audiences between reels in tropical venues.
The Burgh church schedules Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m with a sermon on the Christian home. Afterward an all invites all families to Sunset Park for a picnic dinner and program hosted by the Ladies Aid. The annual Bible school begins Monday at 9 a m. all children welcome.
St James Catholic Church schedules masses at 8 am and 10 am led by Rev H J Corcoran. The Seventh Day Adventists announce Sabbath school at 2 00 PM and church service at 3 00 PM at 1021 East 2nd St inviting the public.
Sunday services in all Christian Science churches will study God the Preserver of Man with a Golden Text from Psalms 89:18 and selections from the Bible and Science and Health. The lesson includes Christ healing miracles described in Matthew 15 and commentary on Jesus demonstration of spiritual law.
The Church of Nazarene announces daily vacation Bible school closed today with 40 enrolled. Notable workers listed include Mrs W Tucker Miss Gail Schillig Mrs Francis Durst and Mrs Jay Phipps. Revival starts Tuesday at 8 00 P M led by Evangelist D E Patrone and his wife both violinists.
Bible school at 9:30 A M for all ages invites everyone. Worship services at 10:45 A M and 7:30 P M feature sermons on Security from God in the morning and Blessings from Burdens in the evening. A welcoming message accompanies the plan.
The order lists Sunday services at 9 30 A M and 10 45 A M with the choir and organist named. An evening service follows at 7 30 with music including preludes and postludes by Camden, Purcell, Mendelssohn, and Diegle. The young people meet at 6 30 and Charles Murdock directs with Alfred Trenerry as minister.
The Christian Tabernacle will close its summer Bible school with a diploma service led by Dr. Sidney Correll. Children will take part in the service and receive diplomas. A young people's rally and missionary conference follow, with visiting ministers and four missionaries. A 2:30 Sunday service invites all interested in missions.
The Church of Christ reports a Vacation Bible School starting Monday with enrollment rising to over 30 and positive participation. 9:45 a.m. Bible school, 10:45 a.m. worship. Sermon next Sunday by Minister Ivan Riess on Christian giving and the grace of giving. Keith Coakley provides a vocal solo.
Methodist Church school will meet at 9 45 A M with no morning service due to the pastor attending the Annual Conference in Mount Pleasant. Methodist Youth Fellowship will not meet.
The United Presbyterian Bible School hosts a 9 45 morning worship service with the vacation Bible school in charge. A large attentive audience is expected as a 10 30 service proceeds promptly. Evening worship at 7 30 features special music including an organ prelude and anthems by Reisinger Rubinstein and others with George Kerr directing and Carolyn Hamilton at the organ.
Church school runs from 10 00 to 10 45 with public worship at 10 45 to 11 88 A sermon titled The Victory of Faith is planned No evening service Minister W L Clapp and Superintendent Mrs Clark Wagner listed as officials
The church announces Sunday school at 10 o clock with a welcoming class for nonmembers. A Children's Day Program is planned for Sunday evening. Cradle Roll Department members up to age three will receive certificates. Boy Scout meetings are set for the second and fourth Fridays each month, and the Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon June 17 with Mrs. Glenn Little. Glenn E. Miller is Superintendent.
The Salem Presbyterian Church lists a 9 45 am worship service Sunday school at 10 45 am Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm and evening service at 8 pm led by Pastor Rev H N Poston.
Pleasant Hill schedules Bible school at 10 30 Communion at 11 30 Bo 3B 7 09 Evening service at 8 00 Sermon by Ivan Riess Rain threatened last Sunday but attendance remained strong The note urges continued effort as the devil never rests and encourages growth and blessing from these services
Bible school at 10 00 and Young people's service at 7 30. Evangelistic service at 8 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 00. Harold Day, Pastor.
Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian churches announce a unified Children’s Day program on Sunday June 14 1942 with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. The theme is Gods Building. Weather may force postponement to the following week with same service hours.
Religious leaders study the Supreme Court decision upholding non discriminatory license fees on Jehovahs Witness literature distribution. Justice Reed voices majority view that fees target commercial canvassing while dissenters argue taxes burden religious dissemination and press freedom.
Justice Murphy writes the minority opinion denying Justice Reed's claim that Jehovah's Witnesses acted with commercial motives. The decision states the group was evangelizing rather than pursuing commercial interests.
A church announces 10:00 Sunday school a special worship service and an 8:00 evening worship. The Day in Gods Building theme from Corinthians 3:9 will guide the pastor. Westminster Guild meets Thursday June 18 at Mrs Will Robertson home with Margaret Williams as hostess. All young women invited. Rev M A Robeson, Pastor.
The minority report suggests Jehovah's Witnesses faced deliberate discrimination. Readers are pointed to the decisions as evidence of ongoing bias and official action affecting the sect.
The West Chester Methodist Sunday school announces a Children’s Day program on Sunday morning. All Sunday school children are asked to meet at the church Saturday at 2 PM. Mrs. Robert Stephens is chairman and says there will be activities for all the children.
Sunday school at 10:00 a m with Joseph Jones as superintendent. Youth's Fellowship Hour at 7:00 p m led by Dwight Owens. No worship service due to pastor attending conference at Mt. Pleasant Reverend Lester H. Bill is the pastor.
The program lists numerous recitations and musical numbers featuring Barbara Thomas, Thelma Vollmer, Carol Brown, Betty Howell, Shirley, Frank Brown, Richard Young, George Fulton, Vaughn McArtor, Duane McArtor, Maxine Fulton, Wilma Love, Willard Love, Gerald Howell, Arthur Whiting, Andrew Whiting, Richard Holmes, Allen Johnston and others. Events include solos, duets, group songs, and prayers, ending with announcements and closing prayer by the pastor.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 05 a m with sermon on A Good Name The Women s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 00 p m with Mrs Florence Maxwell Children s Day Program includes processional song scripture by Supt prayer by Pastor recitations and welcomes Thelma Vollmer and Frank Recitation Thankful for Children s Day Keith Thomas Exercise and Beginners class on the program.
The notice outlines a morning Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs. W C Wooley and an 11:00 a.m. morning worship where W W Twinam will report on the General Assembly in Columbus Ohio. Sermon topic is Why Jesus Came Into the World. A union service is planned for 8:00 p.m. with the theme In His Name. The society meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs J C Rhea as devotional leader and Mrs W C Woolley as program leader, subject Altar Fires, Rev R M McCracken pastor.
A London report notes shops selling a harmless dye to color dogs to coordinate with a woman's costume. The item aims to create a coordinated look for public events and parties.
The piece parallels Jehovah's Witnesses struggles with colonial religious liberty fights citing the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the First Amendment. It notes prosecutions in Charleston West Virginia where ex-officers were convicted for violating civil rights of nine Jehovah's Witnesses, detailing mistreatment in 1940 and threats.
Government eases gasoline restrictions for clergymen under the new coupon plan to go into effect on the East Coast in July. Clergymen may use "C" books for additional gasoline to perform war related duties and public services. Prayers are urged for a righteous peace and for Russia. churches and synagogues hold services to support the United Nations cause.
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