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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1942
Page
3
Washington kicks off Get Acquainted Week with Sunday church attendance as the main goal. Father’s Day adds to expected turnout while badges are distributed Saturday and at church doors Sunday morning to ensure all residents are identified as participants.
Lester Glick, a U S Navy member stationed at a base in northern Ireland, writes Mrs. L B Glick about meeting Washington army friends in Ulster. He recalls John Jackson and Merle Simpson from Fairfield, and notes the Rhythm Majors orchestra performing in town. He mentions wet Irish weather and asks about mushroom hunting picnics.
Researchers unveil a water immersed combustion device after six years of study. The experimental apparatus claims sustained flame under water, marking a notable advance in hydrothermal energy research and propulsion possibilities.
The Ministerial Association of Washington invites all residents and guests to attend the churches of their choice on June 21. The call aligns with Fathers Day and the reopening of Get Acquainted Week, encouraging participation in the week’s divine services and inviting welcome to all.
The notice lists Edna M. Klein as organist and notes a Bible class at 10 o'clock. Morning service at 11 features preaching by Rev. John McNeel of Seoni India. Evening service at 7 30 will include another sermon by Mr. McNeel.
The Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic meeting postponed until June 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Jay S. Phipps signs the notice.
The notice lists Bible school at 9 46 a m and worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon on The Fatherhood of God. Evening services, midweek prayer, and YPCA meetings are planned. June 24 to July 1 Tarkic youth conference will be held. no morning service on June 28. Numerous musical selections and soloists are noted.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 will close the daily vacation Bible school and the children’s day program with cradle roll promotion A junior girls dramation The Flag That Flies High est of All and varied music preceded by marches and medleys The Rebekahs and Oddfellows plan their annual memorial at 7 30 with sermon titled Three Links conducted by Alfred Trenerry minister and Charles Murdock director
Sunday in all Christian Science churches presents a Lesson-Sermon titled Is The Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The Golden Text is Prov 3 19 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth The Lesson-Sermon blends Bible citations with Science and Health passages including Isa 45 18 and the idea that God is All in all and infinite space is populated by God s ideas Reflecting Him in countless spiritual forms The reading emphasizes harmony and spiritual reality over matter.
The church proclaims the gospel and faith in Christ with services at 9:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Sundays. A Lutheran Devotional Hour airs Saturdays on WMT at 9:45 a.m. The vacation Bible school ended successfully and enrollment for children continues Monday at 9 a.m. Pastor BE L Stuenupfig signs the notice.
The Church of Christ holds Bible school with 9 45 worship and 10 45 sermon What it Means to be Saved The D V B S ends Friday with over half the scholars keeping perfect attendance The event includes a Friday picnic at a suitable outdoor spot and a Sunday program and workmanship exhibit in the church auditorium during the first half hour of Bible school.
St James Catholic Church announces masses in the morning with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor. Services include an 11 a.m. and a 10 a.m. schedule led by the pastor.
Public notice invites parishioners to a Sabbath school at 2 00 p m and a church service at 38 00 p m on Saturday at 10921 Hast 2nd Street. Community members urged to attend.
Christian Tabernacle lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m Crusaders at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m mid week prayer Tuesday Rev H R Correll of Day ton Ohio will present motion picture The Power of God by Dr Walter Maier of The Lutheran Hour inspiring message all are welcome W J Stevens
Bible school at 9 30 a m for all ages a place for you worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m sermon themes morning has life a meaning evening lessons from the 23rd psalm services planned to be helpful come and worship music features morning organ prelude karg elert anthem be not afraid ely ts co v mendelssohn
Morning worship at 10 45 a m with sermon Who is Your Neighbor. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Morning organ prelude Weho Bells Breyer Anthem The Lord is Exalted West Offertory Voix Celeste. Organ postlude Fantasia on Westminster Carol by Lorenz R Clifton Keagy. Minister Flouise BR Sorden director of
St Paul Evangelical Church schedules morning worship at 10 00 a m with Rev Mr Theo Blaufuss of Stratford Wisconsin as guest speaker. Sunday school follows at 11 00 a m and Young Peoples League meets at 624 p m. A short congregational meeting will be held after morning services. Carl W Klein is the pastor.
Washington Town announces installation of Ernst Wendland as pastor on Sunday June 21, 1942. Services begin 10:30 a.m. followed by a sermon by the new pastor at 3:00 p.m. Local notice invites congregation and friends.
Luncheon served by the ladies of the congregation and all attending services are invited to stay and mingle with other members to become acquainted.
Seven youth at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ publicly declare faith and plan a Creek baptism after next morning service weather permitting. Additional baptisms possible if more members confess Christ, followed by an 8:00 p.m. sermon by Ivan Riess.
The church schedules a 10:00 a m Sunday school class and an 11:00 a m worship service with Mr Robert Levin of Oskaloosa Iowa to fill the pulpit. Attendance last Sunday reached seventy and the Boy Scouts meet Friday evening June 5 at 7 o clock under Glenn K E Miller superintendent.
Valley Sunday school at 10 45 am and morning worship at 11 20 am announced for Stratford Wisconsin. Pastor Carl W Klein leads the morning services.
A church invites congregants to Sabbath school at ten, divine services at eleven, and a 7:30 evening hour led by Martha McGinnis. Pastor W. H. Hemphill urges attendance, especially by the youth, for the P C U meeting.
Bethel Christian community notes Children’s Day services for June 21 1942. Bethel titled The Family Church with a Children’s Day program postponed to this week and a joint service planned with program at 730 PM. Cotter invites all to 700 PM Sunday worship following a strong Children’s Day program last week led by Rev M A Robeson.
Crawfordsville Sunday school at 10 00 a m Joseph Jones superintendent Lesson Carrying on Christ s Work Morning worship at 11 00 a m
The Week in Religion notes a surge in church resolutions calling to end liquor sales near military camps and naval stations. Denominations from Lutheran Free Church to Presbyterian and Baptist groups urge Congress and agencies to curb alcohol during the war, with hearings on the Sheppard bill slated for June 22.
The current church led effort differs from the WWI prohibition push by stressing a temporary ban for the duration of the conflict and targeting army and navy camps. Church leaders note last war’s push aimed at broader nation wide prohibition though they concede this is limited.
Edna Rich leads an Effective Religion Youth Fellowship at 7 0. Pan union service follows at 8 00. Boy Scouts meet Monday evening at 7 39 with parents and friends invited to a special guest meeting on Branch Hill. Rev Lester H Bill, pastor. A demonstration of Scouts activities will be given.
Sabbath school at 7:15 p.m. led by Mrs. W. C. Wooley and staff. Morning worship at 11:30 a.m. with sermon theme Somethings God Will Never Do. PK U. meeting at 7:15 p.m. led by Anna Mae White. Rev. R. M. McCracken, pastor.
The War Department moves to speed chaplain appointments by raising age limit to 50 and reducing pastoral experience to two years. A push seeks to raise the Navy chief of chaplains to rear admiral to match the Army’s brigadier general status. A special committee will press Congress for enabling legislation.
David Henry Davis serves as superintendent with Worship at 11 o’clock led by Rev H N Poston as pastor in charge. The service details indicate a local church gathering with pastoral leadership and attendance.
Morning service at 9:45 a.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m. Evening service at 9:00 p.m. services announced for the Salem Presbyterian Church.
A cautious view on toothpicks notes they are not harmful overall and can aid oral cleanliness when used properly though etiquette concerns remain.
Wheat ranks as the United States’ top valuable and essential farm crop, with cotton occupying second place in value and importance.
June 21 lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts selected by the International Council of Religious Education with permission for use. The note indicates expertates and guidance for teaching topics.
A devotional on the disciples’ universal gospel command Go ye into all the world. It notes Christ’s authority, the immediate response of the early church, and the enduring impact of missionary effort. It highlights the joy and power found in obedience and the Lord’s blessing.
A workshop scene contrasts two metal heads, one perfect and noble with clear features, the other marred and indistinct. A narrator notes the metal had cooled too quickly and muses on imperfections common to many forms beyond metal.
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