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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
3
The page lists scripture excerpts and references for devotionals. It includes Genesis verses 25 27 34 29 2 1 35 1 15 37 29 36 46 1 29 34 and Psalm 91 all tied to devotional readings and meditative focus.
A 1950 sermon compares a Minneapolis grocer’s letter about paying an old bill after a revival to the biblical Jacob. It argues conversion changes a deceitful, self serving man into a patient, God dependent pillar who leads his family away from idols and toward the God of Jacob.
In 1949 the industrial use of platinum metals for electrical and chemical purposes in the United States surpassed their use for jewelry and decorative applications, marking a turning point in demand.
A local church notice lists services for multiple congregations. Washington County churches host Sunday school at 9 45 a m, morning worship with Holy Communion at 14 45 a m, young peoples meeting at 6 45 p m, evangelistic service at 7 45 p m with a sermon The Children's Bread on parental influence. W J Stevens is pastor. Other events include 6 30 U P meeting and Wednesday prayer at 8 00 p m with visitors welcome. Basil G McBee and Faith Louise Bauer are noted as church officers and musicians. Sermon Merchandising for God announced with no evening service this week.
North Fifth Ave Sabbath school at 2 p m and sermon at 3 p m on Saturday led by Glenn Millard, pastor. The denomination meets on Saturdays.
One morning service only conducted at 11:00 AM with Rev. W. A. Simpson presiding as pastor.
Sunday schedule lists Mass at 6 a.m 1130 and the weekday Mass at 7 50 a m with Rector R J Kinnavey as pastor. The readable lines suggest a church notices page itemizing service times and clerical leadership.
The church schedules a Bible hour at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with the sermon A Spiritual Checkup. Westminster Fellowship meets at 6 50 p m followed by Union services at Central Park at 7 30 p m on The Modern Saint with Dr Grossheim. Wednesday prayer at 9 30 a m covers I Corinthians 15. Music includes Thais, Arise Shine, Staccato Etude, Clair de Lune, and Prayer for Service led by W J Grossheim pastor and Edith M Shields director of music.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington hosts Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled God Save America. An evening Union park service at 7 30 p.m. in Central park with Dr Grosheim preaching. Womens Guild meets Thursday July 6 at 1 40 p.m. in church social rooms. Milo Phillipi pastor quotes moral awakening as key to American civilization.
Immanuel Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9 26 a.m. and divine worship at 10 50 a.m. Last Sunday Mrs Richard Speidel and Mr Cloyes Snider were confirmed. July 2 at 230 p.m. Junior confirmants will receive public nomination. July 6 voters meeting at the parsonage 7 p.m. July 9 juniors confirmed, July 28 Lord I Supper for newly confirmed. Pastor H J Anger.
Associate Desputerian to Bible school on Morning worship. Christian Science Churches The subject of the Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ Scientist for July 2 1950 is God The Golden Text Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy hill for the Lord our God is holy Psalms 99 9 Selections from Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy comprise the Lesson Sermon One Bible citation Psalms 146 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help whose hope is in the Lord his God From the Christian Science textbook Ignorance of God is no longer the stepping stone to faith The only guarantee of obedience is a right apprehension of Him whom to know aright is Live eternal Though empires fall the Lord shall weigh forever
Dr Dyckhuisen synodical superintendent will lead the communion service at 9 45 a m in the Sunday school union service at Central Park Time Pim Melvin Hill choir director Helen Harvey organist.
Morning worship at 10:45 with theme The Seventh Seal and a Sunday church service. Church school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 1:45. sermon This Freedom we Prize. Union service in Central Park at 7:30 p.m. Programs include organ Fantasia, Mueller organ, and various hymns with Frances and Wendell Baker. Ministers C Raymond Reed and Walter A Smith. Organist Edna M Klein. Director Wendell Rider.
The Bible school begins at 9 45 a m with youth fellowship for intermediates at 6 00 p m Union evening service at Central Park Ys features a sermon A Guiding Sigh Music includes an organ prelude Meditation in D Teach Me to Pray and Beside Still Waters with various performers led by Robert Everetts and Mrs A S Smith Morning worship and Communion at 10 45 a m Sermon The Lord s Table Baptist youth fellowship at 6 15 Union service at Central Park 7 50 p m Midweek prayer at 8 00 p m continuing Philippians Choir rehearsals at 5 00 p m Thursday morning processional and works by Gabriel Soto and Estrellita Offertory and grand chorus by London Earl Longfellow and Mrs Paul Thayer Music details repeated for a separate church listing with same leadership roles.
The church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a.m and Divine Worship at 11:00 a.m with the sermon theme The Compassion ate Christian. Sunday evening at 7 o'clock youth meet for topic study business and social hour. Confirmation instruction for children every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Pastor O. H. Moll. Tel. 247.
Sunday school at Bethel Presbyterian 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Milan Thompson is pastor and Charles Rothlisberger superintendent. Bethel Mennonite south of Washington offers Sunday school 10 45 a.m. worship service. Welcoming to attend services. ministers include Simon Gingerich Willard Leiehts Vernon Gerig and Vernon Roth.
Morning worship at 9 34 a m and Sunday school at 10 50 a m in America. There is a meeting for all Sunday school teachers after the service. The Young Adult group plans an outing on July 7 with more details to follow. Eugene Engel Director of Music Lawrence Mikseh Superintendent Arthur Peters Pastor.
Sunday school at 9 50 a m and morning worship at 10 50 a m highlight a guest sermon by Dr Crous of Goettingen Germany. No evening service due to his 7 30 p m talk at Wayland Mennonite Church. L Fast pastor.
Morning worship at 10:00 am with a special dedication for children during the service. Parents seeking child dedication should notify Mrs Donald Smith. A Young Adult meeting notice will be announced at the morning service. Mrs Rathmel serves as Superintendent.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m no evening service no mid week bible study this Tuesday evening U P Missionary Society meets Wednesday at John Weeman home Baptist Missionary Society meets Thursday at the church John McDowell Supt.
Sermon titled Be Still My Soul was preached at 11 o'clock. Communion was served to worshipers in pews. Congregational hymn Be neath the Cross of Jesus opened the service.
Morning worship at 11 o clock features a sermon titled The Message of the Church for Today from Acts 20 27. Sabbath school begins at 10 a m Pioneers meet at 6 20 p m The Caravaners arrive Saturday evening July 5 to conduct a Vacation Bible School a union project of the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches starting Monday July 7 all children in beginner and school age are welcome to attend
Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning worship with Union youth at 7 pm at the Federated church Union evening service at 8 pm July 5 chair practice at 7 pm under Joyce Gault Ernest Smith minister Robert Henderson S S Supt Sunday school at 9 am morning worship at 10 am Union youth at 7 pm and Union service at 8 pm Clare E Boos minister officiates with Sunday school as listed.
A field day event planned for the late growing season is postponed due to weather and field conditions. Organizers say a new date will be announced after consultation with farmers and extension staff.
College officials announced the Northern Iowa experimental farm field day in Kanawha was moved to July 13 due to late season. Dc S Reddy, botanist and plant pathologist, says the event highlights small grains and gauges disease, weather, and yield to assess new crop varieties in testing.
A series of explosions tore Sunray Oil Co refinery into flames in California. One man is missing and another critically injured as fires burn for over an hour with cause undetermined.
North Carolina manufacturers produce more wooden furniture than any other state, reflecting a strong industry presence and economic impact across the Carolinas. Firms in the sector report steady demand and expansion as craftsmen emphasize quality and traditional techniques.
The Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 pounds and hangs in Independence Hall Philadelphia. It bears the Bible inscription Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land and To All the Inhabitants Thereof from Leviticus. Armed guards protect the bell around the clock.
A historical note recounts the Liberty Bell’s origin in 1751 and casting in London, its repeated recast due to cracks, and the claim that the bell did not ring on July 4 1776. It details the Independence vote on July 2 and the reading of the Declaration on July 8, concluding with the bell’s final crack in 1835 during John Marshall’s death observance.
The Iowa Academy of Science offers nine Clinton Foods scholarships to high school students. Dr F E Brown of Iowa State College said the scholarships aim to encourage young Iowa scientists and are awarded by Clinton Foods president C W Metcalf.
A sleepy Mrs. Collette Schneider 36 a widow was told her house was on fire and she returned to bed. Police and firefighters found her daughter safe at a private school after rescuers forced back into the home and discovered the bed was empty.
A church Sunday story shows a little girl asking her father if he prays. His initial anger gives way to a crisis as the girl’s question reveals his spiritual direction. He leaves his chair in tears and begins to seek mercy after realizing his fate.
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