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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
3
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the Methodist church held its March social yesterday in the afternoon at the home of a member. Twenty eight members were present for the gathering.
After devotions and a business meeting the group heard Bible quiz contests and poems from members including Mrs Reeves Mrs Nick Roth and Mrs W F Bickel. Mrs Dodder led two contests and Mrs Speidel spoke on St Patrick's day. Mrs Byron Snider led Irish songs. Twenty eight members attended and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs L R Carbee's home in Jane.
The United Presbyterian Margaret Owen Missionary Society met for their regular monthly meeting and potluck supper at the church. Ten girls and sponsors attended as Helen Stewart chaired the business session electing Mabel Finney as president Maurita Daniel as vice president Jane McDowell secretary treasurer Beulah Stewart reporter and a new thanks offering secretary. Jane McDowell also spoke about her high school in Frenchburg Kentucky.
Maplecrest 4-H club met at the Legion hall with members present. Dorothy Flading demonstrated pop-overs and Bertha Flading baked powder biscuits. Next meeting set for March 18 at Mary Herr's home.
The BCHURCH Bible School dedicates its 1939 40 program with 9:30 morning session led by Supt. John Applexate and 10:45 morning worship theme The Boy and His Lunch. Evening services feature Miss M Cowden and special organ music, choir, and youth events led by Mrs. Henry S Shields and Pastor W Eastwood. No evening service on some days. midweek fellowship at 7:30 p.m. includes organ preludes and solos.
A church urges attendance with inviting sermons and programs. Bible school at 9 30 a m for children and adults, morning worship led by C W Long, and evening services with a sermon on Whosoever. February attendance tallies 125 members, program includes organ preludes and choirs led by Charles Murdock and Mrs Claude L Reister.
Services set for 11 a m at the church on 8 Iowa Ave with public invited. The Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday March 6 1939 centers on Man. Golden Text from Ecclesiastes 2 26 speaks of wisdom knowledge and joy given to a good man.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m U P League at 7 30 p m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the church programs at St Pauls Evangelical Church.
A United Presbyterian notice states the pastor survived a sin incident last Tuesday and plans to lead Sabbath services this week. All members are urged to attend the morning service and participate in the all members’ canvae for spiritual dedication. Sabbath school begins at 9 40 am.
The sermon stresses that service to God is a matter of will not emotion and contrasts holy life with worldly lawlessness. It invites attendance at Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. James F. Morris, Pastor.
All churches invite parishioners to worship with a 9 30 a m Sunday School session, 11 45 a m morning worship with the Lord s Supper observed, and a 7 30 p m evening service. Dr Arthur Atack delivers sermons on Lest We Forget and 1929 Charist Or Chaos with organ and choir offerings.
A church pastor appeals to parents to enroll children in the Bible School noting its strong role in shaping Christian character. The Sunday schedule includes Bible School, communion, worship, a sermon series on The Names of God, and youth activities led by C. A. Nicholson and others.
The sermon at St. Matthew Church focuses on the verse For whosoever will save his life shall lose it and calls Sunday worship at 11 15 and 11 60 morning Sunday school at 19 00 in the evening.
A fragment from a church service text closes with a blessing for every home. The note names Miss BE Turner and A. L. Preston as pastor and includes a bid to hold fast faith over worldly gain.
Sunday school at 9 80 morning worship and communion at 4 45 sermon The Broken Leaf Crusaders at 6 15 P M evangelistic service at 7 30 sermon The Bargain Counter mid week Tuesday Bible Study Wednesday prayer meeting Friday preaching Pastor W J Stevens invites all to attend services.
Detained by illness, congregants urged to attend both Sunday School and worship. Bethel and Cotter promote themed services with Rev. M. A. Robeson leading at Cotter and emphasize study and community. The morning worship at Bethel and Sunday School begin at 10 and 11 o'clock respectively.
Pledges for the budget will be received at the Evening Worship Service Sunday March 5. Those unable to attend on Sunday will be seen during the week. Services at usual hours on Sunday March 5. Rev. M. A. Robeson Pastor.
Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 union services at 730 p m sermon by pastor George Pennington of the Methodist Church cordial welcome to new residents and those without a church home J B Pollock pastor
The Pleasant Hill Church of Christ plans services next Sunday with weather and road conditions permitting. Morning worship and communion at 9 45, Bible School at 10 45 led by superintendent Howard Lienp.
Valley announces morning worship at 11 15 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein with Sunday school at 10 00 A M in the morning session
On Sunday morning worship is at 9 o'clock with a Lent themed sermon by Pastor N F Chapman. Sunday School meets at 10 30. Announcement will be made rewarding the weekday Bible class.
The Prairie Flower church invites all for next Lord's day worship. Miss Velma Booth, a returned missionary, will deliver a message for the children during the service. Evening prayer at 7 PM and morning worship at 11 AM led by Pastor C. B. Strong.
Ainsworth Churches invite you to join worship and classes. Divine worship at 11 o clock, evening services at 7 30, and youth hour at 6 29 p.m. Sermons titled God listening to men's conversation and Christ coming to the rescue encourage attendance. West Memshill Pastor urges hearing both sermons.
The long standing Sherwood Forest endures as a legendary hideaway of the Robin Hood saga with sizeable woodland sections still intact. Local historians note old paths and ancient oaks echoing tales of medieval outlaws.
A sermon argues against race prejudice, citing Acts 10 and Peter's vision. It urges Christians to proclaim Christ to all nations, noting Cornelius as a God fearing example and the Holy Spirit's early work among Gentiles. It stresses urgency to remove ethnic bias in churches and schools.
The excerpt contrasts reason and revelation in the question of humanity's justification before God. It warns that relying on reason leads to self-destruction, while those who refuse divine instruction become like the first deist, Cain, even without killing a brother.
Carnauba wax from Brazil, the most important vegetable wax imported by the United States, is obtained from the carnauba palm native to Brazil.
A vintage guide promotes proper coffee making with a display of makers including aluminum percolator drip pot glass maker vacuum type and enamel pot. It urges measuring accurately using spoons and cups, choosing a maker, keeping gear clean and fresh brewing water, and avoiding reheating coffee while noting proper rinsing and storage practices.
Funeral services for Rev. Allen Jay held in Richland. former Rubio minister. Mrs. Morgan holidaying at Brighton to visit her son Jim and check the home place. Nannie Dickinson moves to Rubio into former Fred Thompson rooms. Raymond Stineback and Gene Snider assist. Lyle Tarrence family relocates near Parson. children Louise and Lewis stay with grandparents Sam and Tarrence to finish school.
Gracehill news notes the Earl Grady family of Katona relocating to the Odis Kirton property on Tuesday. Nearby, Henry Lowes family moves to a farm near Wayland. Several visits and social calls follow as influenza keeps families home.
The white rhinoceros is the largest living rhino species. No white rhino has ever been taken alive from Africa. Adults reach about 14 feet in length and horns can reach 40 inches.
Sabbath School at 10 with Mrs Ida Wooley supt. Tarkio College benefit. Morning worship at 11 on The Lamp Of God. Y P C U at 6 30 led by Wiod let Pletcher. Circle meets Monday with Jane well Mire Marion Waters leads. Missionary society meets Tuesday at the parsonage hosted by Joyce and L Cavit. Week service Wednesday at the week service led by P Davidson with N G Webster pastor.
Sunday School at 19 o clock led by J W Rich. Public worship at 11 o clock with theme Hidden Power. Epworth League at 6 30 church. Junior League with Mrs Howard at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 union service. Sabbath event at Presbyterian church 7 8 clock KE Voss pastor.
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