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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
6
A religious education lesson outline dated June 22 presents topics on scripture readings. The material, credited to the International Council of Religious Education, notes it is used by permission and emphasizes study guidance for teachers and students.
A historical sermon recounts Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon and Jerusalem's siege, linking Judah's fall to national sin. It warns that nations disobeying God face judgment, citing Jeremiah and Lamentations, and notes upcoming lessons on Israel's captivity and partial return in April 1948.
The United Presbyterian Church lists 6 45 A M Bible school and 10 45 A M worship with special music including organ preludes and various anthems. Evening worship at 6 30 P M features organ preludes postludes and a Y P C A meeting follows. George Kerr is pastor with Carolyn Hamilton as music director and Helan Harvey as organist.
Morning worship at 9 45 with 10 45 services at the Y M C A. No evening services. Sermon titled The Fruit of the Tree. Music includes Prelude Blessed by the Fountain recercos Perkins Offertory My Faith Looks Up and hymn selections. Mrs Walter Morton Boyd White soloist Director of Music Mrs Boyd White organist Thomas Polk minister.
St James Catholic Church announces Masses at 6 7 and 9 A M with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor.
Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod announces activities at 820 S Iowa Ave Jefferson IA. Sunday scene features Bible class 9 30 a m and divine worship 10 30 a m. Adult instruction Monday 4 p m junior choir Friday 7 00 p m. Sermon text Luke 15 11 52 theme The Prodigal Son led by Pastor L M Bleichwehr contact 475.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Pastor Milo J Phillips topics a lad and a multitude Youth Fellowship Thursday June 26 at 7 30 p m in the church sanctuary quote about facing difficulties given by the pastor
The Church of Nazarene lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m and a evening meeting at 7 15 p m A midweek prayer gathering is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Special musical numbers will be performed in each service The congregation is invited to attend all services Pastor F Gieselman signs the notice.
After laundering heavy blankets and rugs, hang them while dripping wet to prevent creases and matting instead of wringing. This method avoids distortion and speeds drying once air is used.
Calvary Baptist emphasizes the core gospel of Jesus Christ crucified and risen, with a call to await his return. The message centers on salvation through faith, repentance, and living in light of prophecy.
The notice invites all to the church with Sunday school at 9 30 A M for all ages and worship at 8 00 P M Gospel service. Prayer and praise service is held Wednesday evening. Pastor Paul H White leads the church.
Morning worship at 10 45 includes Dr Miller speaking on The Finality of Foolishness Youth Fellowship at 6 30. Evening service canceled. Organ prelude and offertories performed by soloists and duets with named musicians.
9 45 Sunday school 10 45 Morning worship Prelude Serenade Uounod Junior choir In Christ There Is No East or West Senior choir Incline Thine Dela whet ad sama Himmel Esther Gerdes soloist The Solo I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked Gladys Lloyd soloist The Message God In Nature A continuing study of present day heresy in the Christian Church Postlude Prelude in C Minor ieter Daten Chopin 6 30 Westminster Fellowship Vernon Witting supt Mrs A R Terrelt Organist Tl E White Minister
Sunday services include morning worship 6 30 pm Baptist Youth Fellowship 7 30 pm Evening Service Midweek activities feature choir practice Wednesday 7 pm Bible study prayer service Morning Service includes Fantasie in E Minor Ashford Anthem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Humoreske Dvorak Offertory Morning And Evening services list preludes postludes and talks Korea Rev Wells Organist Edith McConnell Choir director Paul Thayer Minister Paul K Wells Woman's Missionary Society meets Friday 12 45 at Mrs Al Crone home Co hosts Mrs Jean Smith Mary Johnson Ailie Yard.
Trinity Lutheran offers a 10 00 Sunday school 10 00 Bible class and 11 00 Gospel service this Sunday at the 302 FE building.
The church coun meet at the parsonage at 2 PM and travel to Iowa City at 3 PM for the Williamsburg circuit. The annual Ladies Aid birthday party has been postponed indefinitely. Worship services led by Pastor J. H. Beicherwieden at 409 N Main, phone 247.
The Christian Tabernacle schedules morning worship at 9 45 a m with sermon The Warning signals of Jude A youth service at 6 46 Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m with sermon The Threefold Vision of Christ Midweek fellowship Tuesday 8 00 p m with Rev Harry Ring of Chicaso Pastor W J Stevens invites all to attend
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m at Valley Church with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Sermon A Lad And A Multitude Congregational meeting after service Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m Prairie Flower Baptist holds Bible school at 10 00 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Sermon Claiming Our Possessions Evening service 8 00 p m Young peoples fellowship at Clift Reeves residence 8 06 p m midweek prayer and praise AML invited Merle Booth pastor
9 45 Sunday school at both churches No church services this Sunday as the pastor is in Chetek Wis attending a Moravian minister s camp Floyd A Smith Pastor Arthur Gorsh Sunday school supt at New Haven Rk H Hyde Sunday school supt at Grace Hill
Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. followed by Senior Fellowship at 7:90. The fragment shows service times but lacks full details for a complete notice. May reflect a church calendar entry or bulletin item.
Rothy Waters, leader of the Junior society, will attend the Synod of Iowa in Ames from June 23 to 26. Rev. Ford and Rev. D. F. Ford are listed among attendees with services at 7:00 and choir practice at 8:00 Wednesday evening.
John McDowell announces Rev. Thram P. Phillips of La Crosse Wisconsin has accepted the call to minister the church. He will lead Sunday services from 11 a.m. and reside in the parsonage after July 1 to encourage and help the congregation.
Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with Robert Stephens as superintendent Esther Bauer plays piano Morning worship at 11 09 a m with Mary Ann Bauer at the piano and Mrs Edgar Stewart conducting the choir Sermon titled The Church and Its Values Youth Fellowship meets at 6 90 p m with a devotional service and recreation time led by Minister Vernon Pike
Joseph Jones superintendent outlines youth groups and 7 00 services with Rev Ball in charge. Rev Ball leaves coordinator post to take Mt Pleasant Circuit pastorate. Howard F Ball named pastor as proceedings of city coun- continue.
Council met in regular session with Mayor G E K Mace presiding. Roll call listed six councilmen. Minutes of prior meetings approved. Finance Committee reviewed and approved various claims including Cities ServiceOil Co Eclipse Lumber Co Pioneer Drug Store and others for totals ranging from 4.30 to 87.24 with payments for labor, roofing, parts, and insurance premiums.
The council approved street department and water works labor costs, moved to pay road claims, and authorized cigarette license grants for numerous establishments including Benner Tea Co and Hensley Sandwich Shop. It authorized a garbage canvass, approved a 5 percent salary raise for city employees, and adopted Ordinance 321 fixing annual beer permit fees with a refund provision. The meeting adjourned per Mayor’s call.
In orchard pest control research, sanitation proves crucial to managing pests. The study emphasizes cleanliness and waste removal as key factors enhancing tree health and reducing infestations over time.
Weekly Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn. Wednesday livestock sale at Midway Sales Co Columbus Junction Iowa. June 23 private sale of household goods near U P church Ainsworth Iowa. June 25 sale of household goods 618 West Main Street 1 PM Louisa Wombacher Estate.
June 22 1947 lesson sermon discusses universe and man evolving by atomic force. Key biblical lines from Isaiah and Hebrews frame the divine creation and law. Christian Science text asserts God creates governs the universe and spiritual ideas evolve under Principle.
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