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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

4

Triumph through surrender in the garden of Gethsemane

A sermon outlines five facets of surrender as a path to victory through Christ. It portrays surrender as sorrow self denial loneliness betrayal and divine fellowship culminating in peace when Jesus prays and submits to God. Spiritual triumph is defined by complete submission to God’s will.

Christ Jesus God Garden Gethsemane God the Father B. L. Olmstead

Parched ground to become water sources in prophetic vision

The verse from Isaiah 35 7 envisions a transformation where arid land becomes a pool and springs of water appear in a dragon inhabited area. Reed and rush vegetation cover the once barren terrain.

Boundary settlement between U S and Great Britain mapped

The northwest United States boundaries were fixed by treaty with Great Britain. The statement notes a delineation of lands in the northwest region under a formal accord with the British government.

United States Great Britain

Christian Science Sunday Services and Lesson Sermon

A Christian Science church on S Iowa Ave invites the public to Sunday services at 11. The March 10 Lesson Sermon topic Man emphasizes wisdom from the Bible and Science and Health. The service includes Bible quotations and musical selections with Mrs. Henry S. Shields directing.

S. Iowa Ave Mary Baker Maddy

Lutheran Trinity Service and Sunday School Notice

The Lutheran Trinity church at 302 Second Street East announces morning worship at 11:15 A.M. and Sunday school at 9:30 A.M. Pastor William F. Krueger leads the congregation.

Trinity Second Street East Schoo William F. Krueger

Guest Speaker at Bible School and Morning Service

The Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 45 A M with communion and worship at 10 45 A M. Carl Megdelsen of Ainsworth Iowa will speak at the morning worship hour. Pastor Breidenthal will spend Master Sunday and preach during the morning service.

Bible School Carl Megdelsen Ainsworth Iowa Brother Breidenthal

Heart of Christianity Sunday at Methodis Church

Invitation to worship with Church school at 9 30, morning service at 10 45 with a message on The Heart of Christianity. Campfire girls guests, Epworth League 6 30 topic When We Fail led by Marilyn Bell. Evening service 7 30 with Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and Scourged Him. Morning and Evening organ preludes and hymns, choir and organ selections. R Clifton Keagy minister. Mrs Lewis Warren music director. Edna M Klein organist.

Heart of Christianity Campfire Girls Epworth League Marilyn Bell Pilate Jesus God Teasdale Benea R. Clifton Keagy Lewis Warren Edna M. Klein

St Pauls Evangelical Church Services Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical church hosts morning worship at 9 30 am with Sunday School at 10 20 am The Young Peoples League meets at 7 30 pm The Lord's Supper will be celebrated in the morning service Carl W Klein is the pastor.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Young Peoples League Carl W. Klein

The Church of the Open Door Services Schedule

River open to all who desire worship Bible school at 9:30 a m John Applegate superintendent worship services at 10:45 a m and 7:30 p m sermon topics Morning The Mission of Jesus Evening To Kiss the Cross Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society at 4 p m Young Peoples Group at 6 p m study and question period special music includes organ preludes and solos with offertory and anthems by Grieg and Beethoven Beethoven

Church of the Open Door Bible School John Applegate Mission of Jesus Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Young Peoples Group Herman

United Presbyterian Worship Services and Programs

Sunday schedule includes Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon on The Book of Micah The Prophet of the Poor Evening worship at 7 30 p m covers The Throne in Heaven The Kevery Member Canvas appeals for pledges and lists organ preludes solos anthems and postludes with staff names Harris Nichol pastor Carolyn Hamilton organist Helen Harvey.

James Ae Pattison Harris William M. Nichol Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Vital Religion Crusade Moves Forward At Baptist Church

Our Family Will Be There Sunday promises rewards for the largest family attendance. Morning worship at 10:45 includes special music with organ preludes and a rich program. Bible school 9:30 with classes, B Y P U groups at 6:30, and another uplifting service at 7:30. Public invited.

Co. V. Brown Merle Turnip Holton Sturges

Mrs Claude L Reister Organist and Pastor Immanuel Fredmund

Mrs Claude L Reister listed as organist and Immanuel Fredmund identified as pastor in the notice. The brief item names these church roles without additional context or events.

Claude L. Reister Immanuel Fredmund

Path toward truth and worship services offered

Psalm inspired invitation from King David’s prayer invites devotion. The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30 A M morning worship at 10 45 A M Crusaders at 6 15 P M Nvangeystic service at 7 30 and midweek Bible study Tuesday and Friday with Wednesday prayer meeting All are welcome signed W J Stevens

David Crusaders W. J. Stevens

Church of Nazarene Easter Worship Invitation

Church invites worship this Lord's Day with church school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11:00 A M children's hour at 3:00 P M NYPS service at 6 30 P M evangelistic service at 7 30 P M prayer meeting Saturday at 7 30 exact author James E Morris

James E. Morris

Pastoral Prayer Focus For Bethel Cotter Churches Easter Plans

This week centers on Jesus prayer in John 17 and invites all to join Bethel Cotter and St Pauls Evangelical Valley for services. Bethel hosts Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 with an annual meeting and dinner on March 13. Cotter offers 10:00 Sunday School, 6:45 CE meetings, 7:00 Pastor's Study, and 7:30 Evening Worship with plans for a Good Friday joint service. St Pauls lists Sunday School 10:00, Morning Worship 11:15, and a Confirmation class at 1:30 led by Carl W. Klein.

Betheg Cotter C. KE. Society M. A. Robeson

Ainsworth Churches Invite to Bible School and Services

W H Hemphill pastor invites at Ainsworth to Bible School at 10 o'clock and Divine worship at 11 o'clock with Young People's hour at 6:36 and Union evening service at 7:30. The note questions excuses for not joining in worship.

Bible School Young Peoples Union W. H. Hemphill

Triumph Through Surrender Church Outreach Plans

The church announces a 10 a.m study for seniors and adults titled Triumph Through Surrender. A morning worship is planned and a union service at 7:30 p.m. is urged. The father and son's banquet is postponed to a later date.

Lesso United Presbyterian Church Coggeshall

Lenten Worship and Church Meetings Schedule

The Sunday Morning Worship at 9 30 will feature a Lenten sermon series. Church School at 10 30 Thursday afternoon and evening busy. Willing Workers Society meets afternoon and 6 30 annual meeting for congregation business follows. Potluck Supper at 6 30 and business session after. Reports should be written for the Annual Church Report to Presbytery.

Willing Workers — Society

Easter security through eternal spring in Robeson sermon

Rev M A Robeson argues Easter signifies an inner security beyond worldly measures. He compares spring renewal to spiritual life in Christ, stating true security comes from faith, not utilitarian gains, and that Easter brings eternal awakenings that cannot be destroyed. N F Chapman, Pastor.

Christ

Welsh church Sunday services and evening topic

A church schedule lists the 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Christian Endeavor 7:00 p m with the topic Hearing the Still Small Voice led by Elsie Griffith An English service is at 7:30 p m led by Rev David C Davies the pastor.

Christian Endeavor Elsie Griffith David C. Davies

West Chester Federated Bible School and Union Service

Morning worship at 10:00 A M with sermon at 11:00 titled Jesus and Children. Union service at 7:30 P M in the M E church. All community members invited. J B Pollock, Pastor.

West Chester Federated Bible School M. E J. B. Pollock

Crawfordsville churches schedule union youth meeting

Sabbath School at 10 a m with Mrs Ida Wooley as superintendent No morning service Y P C U meets at 6 30 p m with Jane Maxwell leading union meeting of three youth groups Road conditions cancel evening service Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Ida Wooley Jane Maxwell

Church activities outline Sunday through Wednesday

The Church School meets Sunday at 10. Morning Worship at 11 with lent sermons. Session after service. Union Young People meets at 6 30 at United Presbyterian Church, Union Service at 7 50. Willing Workers Society meets Tuesday afternoon March 12. Wednesday meeting announced Sunday. Pot luck Supper 6 30 followed by Business Meeting. Pastor NFB Chapman.

Union Young People’s United Presbyterian Church Willing Workers Society N. FB. Chapman

Sunday church schedule with Rev Hawkins speaker

Sunday School begins at 10 a m with J W Rich as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Benjamin Hawkins of Mt Pleasant Epworth League meeting at 6 30 p m with the Y P C A at United Presbyterian church Ladies Aid gathering Tuesday afternoon at the church Rev E E Voas pastor

J W. Rich Benjamin Hawkins Mt. Pleasant Epworth League United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid E. Voas

Local residents attend airfield basketball tournament

Mr and Mrs Claud Tucker Eleanor Jane Mr and Mrs Max Marble Bob George Rudiger Georgeanne Al Brown Bob Kay Whinsler Lawrence Witthoft Mary Donaldson Lucille Murphy Betty Stewart Virginia Stateman Ed Squire Stewart Bell BE A Ralston Vernon Witting Bill Shannon attended last evening’s tournament at airfield. Mrs W J Shannon returned from Madrid after a week with her mother Mrs H J Rees. Mrs Minnie Jennings of Wellman visits Carl Crossett preparing for stay.

Claud Tucker Eleanor Jane Max Marble Bob George Rudiger Georgeanne al Brown Kay Whinsler Lawrence Witthoft Mary Donaldson Lucille Murphy Betty Stewart Virginia Stateman Ed Squire Stewart Bell BE A Ralston Vernon Witting Bill Shannon Airfield

Delta Alpha class social draws twenty seven attendees

Twenty seven members and guests attended the Delta Alpha class social of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at Mrs. O. E. Sisk’s home. Guests included Mrs. Clayde Knupp Mrs. Ray Tracy and Mrs. Edna Witting.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church O. E. Sisk Clayde Knupp Ray Tracy Edna Witting Karl Libe L. M. Eicher N. M. Speidel Ladies Aid Society Riverside Methodist Church Kalona Stuart C. Peterson Riverside-Kalona Cloyd Cress John Moss Peterson Minnie Holtz Riverside Clark Sherman Fox Harold Cress

Wisconsin Couple Wed Here Today

William S Spriggs and Helen D Johnson of Coon Valley Wisconsin were married this morning at the Baptist parsonage by Rev I Fredmund The ceremony used a single ring Ralph E O Donnell of this city attended the couple and after the ceremony they left for a wedding trip Spriggs is a service station proprietor.

William S. Spriggs Helen D. Johnson Coon Valley Wisconsin Baptist Parsonage I. Fredmund Ralph E. O'Donnell Spriggs

Christian Endeavor Rally In Lowa City Planned

A fifteenth district Christian Endeavor rally will be held at the Christian church in Lowa City on Sunday March 10. Registration starts at 2 PM a potluck supper at 5 30 PM and an evening session will follow. All are welcome to attend.

Christian Endeavor Christian Church Lowa City

Local Social Roundup From Crawfordsville Area

Mr and Mrs Latimer Davis of Crawfordsville visited yesterday. Mr and Mrs C H Johnson of Swedesburg spent this afternoon here. Mrs Joe H Johnson of Crawfordsville shopped today. Mrs I Rothchild will go to Chicago tonight to buy merchandise for the Rothschild store. Mrs M H Sartor has been a guest this week of Court Wright Hawley at La Porte City and will return Sunday. D D Johnson of Coon Valley Wisconsin obtained a marriage license here today.

M. H. Sartor Courtwright Hawley la Porte City Dr. Sartor Ruth Lois Inlaw William Sartor Des Moines

Last day to save on gas and electric bills in Iowa

Iowa Southern Utilities Co announces a Monday deadline for discount savings on gas and electric bills. Eleanor Brinning, a student nurse at University Hospital Iowa City, will visit with her mother Mrs Grace Brinning and hosts Mr and Mrs Harry Crone, including children Tommy and Sharon, for a few days.

Iowa Southern Utilities Co Eleanor Brinning University Hospital Iowa City Grace Brinning Howard Lewis Tommy Sharon Harry Crone

Riverside Home Economics class to serve dinner

Riverside city notes that the High School Home Economics class will cook and serve a dinner for the Better Riverside club at its March meeting on Tuesday March 12 in the Methodist church basement. Superintendent Robert Smola promotes strong turnout and an extra good meal.

Riverside Riverside High School Better Riverside Club Robert Smola Methodist Church G§Mola Kalona

Vera Muhlenburg and Clyde Turner Wed in Columbus Junction

Vera Muhlenburg and Clyde Turner of Columbus City wed at the Columbus City home of Mrs. John Turner with Rev. W A Bloomquist officiating. Attendants Hazel Rick and Frederick Wakefield. A noon Sunday dinner in Eliza, Al following the ceremony honored the couple.

Columbus Junction Mar Vera Muhlenburg Clyde Turner Columbus City John Turner W. A. Bloomquist Methodist Church Hazel Rick Frederick Wakefield Robert McFarland Eliza Kerr-Boysen Maxine Kerr Paul Kerr Edlef Boysen Thede Boysen Morning Sun Kahoka G. W. Dawson The Christian Church Grace Marion Gene Patrick Wapello Here KE. Davis

Study Club Enjoys Lurkey Dinner at Mrs Jones Home

Crawfordsville March 8 members of the Wednesday Study club gathered at Mrs Mary Jones and Mrs Elsie Belle Jones for a pot luck noon dinner with turkey from the Jones Lally. Discussions centered on Charity and Welfare while teachers Hazel Smoorhead and Mamie Uris led sewing for the County Welfare Unit.

Crawfordsville Wennesday Mary Jones Elsie Belle Jones Jones Lally Hazel Smoorhead Mamie Uris Nels Westermark Washington Federated Clubs

Automobiles and Farm Families Ownership in U S

A historical note states that eighty five percent of farm families in the United States own automobiles.

United States

Local Committee Members List Names D A Marker and Others

A committee includes Mesdames D A Marker K W McWilliams W A Norris and H E Northey and Helen Orr. The group reflects community leadership and meets to discuss ongoing local matters.

Mittee Mesdames D. A. Marker K. W. McWilliams W. A. Norris H. E. Northey Helen Orr

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Harold L. Lundquist D. D. Ean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union International Council of Religious Education Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Bethesda Isewena Eure Nevin John L. Hughes Bourres Bach Henry S. Shields F. W. Eastwood Lutheran Church of Christ New Door Andatte Restigioso J. M. “Lloyd Grieg United Presbyterian Boyd White Krecker Lowening Mueller Colborn Nevin Sanetissime Bennett-Scott Marjorie Winn Laura Jane Murphy Tommy Goodwin Patty Patterson Camille Saint- Saens Harry L. Alford Rhea Buck Antoine Bh Batiste Lord Jesus Chas H. Gabriel Or Hosmer Chas, Murdock Christian Science Mopitor Ion Helt Her Dae Itian Christian Science Publishing Rootery One Norway Street Boston Mesacets Christian Science Monitor Foursquare Gospel Church of Nazarene Country Churches St Pauls Evangelical Valley Alnssworth Haskins Rev N. F. Chapman Salem Presbyterian Methodist Episcopal W. J. Shannon Madrid H. J. Rees Minnie Jennings of Wellman Carl Crossett 'Vaie Joe H. Johnson Helen DD. Johnson Mabel Monson Henrietta Howell Frank Gault Joseph Jones J. C. Huston Milo Arthur Ralph Miller Wulds Holmes Res. Cotton Harry Cotton Columbus Ohio McCormick Seminary Chicago Hany Doll Swartz Winfield Frank Mason S. Johnston Rothschild’s
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