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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
3
A reflective lesson on Jesus Christ at Calvary centered on three phrases from the text. It notes the crucifixion, the watching crowd, the cry My God why hast thou forsaken me, and the final trust in God that led to salvation for humankind.
Fragmentary biblical verse praising God’s signs and wonders. Mentions everlasting kingdom and generational dominion. Includes irregular capitalization and typographical errors. No clear news context or identifying entities.
The term coyote wells refers to natural depressions in rock that collect rainwater in desert terrain. These features, common in arid regions, act as temporary water sources after rainfall and help support local wildlife.
Christian Science services are set for Sunday at 11 in the S Iowa Ave church. The Lesson Sermon titled Substance will use Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. The morning and evening services feature organ preludes, solos, duets, and a Palm Sunday themed lesson.
Trinity Lutheran at 302 Second Street East holds morning worship at 9 15 and Sunday School at 10 30 led by Pastor William F. Krueger.
The United Presbyterian Church outlines a full Holy Week schedule featuring the cantata Penitence Pardon and Peace by Maunder with soloists James Albert Huff and Kenneth Peterson, a Palm Sunday service, baptisms, and Passion Week union services. Organ preludes, anthems, and choir ensembles highlight the program directed by Carolyn Hamilton with organist Helen Harvey.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 20 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein at St Paul s Evangelical Washington.
John Applegate, superintendent, leads worship at 9 30 a m with services at 4 45 p m.
Methodists invite all to Palm Sunday worship with church school at 9 30 A M classes for all morning service at 10 45 A M with a sermon Hearsay or Experience. The pastor will attend baptisms at the church in the afternoon Epworth League at 6 30 P M Dr Keagy to lead The Meaning of the Holy Communion to Methodist Youth Frying service at 7 30 P M Sermon The Wasted Palm Branches Music for the day.
The notice lists a Bible study session at 4:00 p.m. and worship with preaching at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. A. M. Malcolm, pastor. The item presents a church service timetable with ministerial leadership.
Church of Nazarene lists services and activities for Sunday morning worship at 11:00 A M Children’s hour at 3:00 P M N Y P S service at 6 30 P M evangelistic service at 7 30 P Prayer meeting Saturday evening at 7 30 James E Morris
A church notes Sunday services including Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:45 with the sermon The Entry Triumphant, and Evening Service at 7:30 with The Trial and Sentence. The church joins citywide Passion Week services at the Presbyterian church led by Pastor W. J. Stevens.
A local Church of Christ advertises Bible school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. It urges turning to the Creator for life’s problems and invites all to attend next Lord's Day with L. E. Denlap delivering the message.
Shoppers from East Sunset include Robert Wells Maude Murphy and Mary Cherryholmes visiting Iowa City Saturday. Farm Bureau anniversary dinner in Washington attended by Earl Ferguson. Several households hosted and visited relatives in West Chester Mt. Pleasant and Washington with multiple family gatherings and an extended weekend visit from Max Schlatter.
Six tables of cards were played at the Eastern Star regular party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Prizes were won by Mrs. K. G. Miller for high score and Mrs. Donald Bell for low score. After the early games refreshments featuring a St Patrick’s theme were served by Mrs. George Paula, Mrs. T A Flenner and Mrs. May Jay.
Next Sunday at 10 am Bible School with the lesson Triumph Through Sacrifice. Morning worship at 11 am features the last five expressions of Jesus from the Cross. Sermon by Mrs. M. L. Dewey. Easter offering encourages envelopes and egg offerings from all ages. Mrs. M. L. Dewey, Minister.
Morning worship and sermon at 11 00, union service at 730 pm. Bible school at 10 00. Sermon by Rev George Pen nington. A welcome from all churches to see worshippers. J B Pollock, pastor.
The Ainsworth Church School offers classes for all ages at 10 a.m. with adult and senior lesson study. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon Listen some One Is Speaking. Evening union service at 7:30 with a planned reading Mary the doubter's daughter if weather allows. Holy Week services planned for Tue–Fri evenings. C. E. Coggeshall.
The notice invites churchgoers to Bible School at 10 and Divine worship at 11 with free front seating for families. It also promotes the 6:30 young peoples hour and an 7:30 Union evening service at the M. E. Church with Rev. W. H. Hemphill as pastor.
Valley announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Confirmation service at 11 15 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the activities.
Palm Sunday message proclaims Jesus as The Son of David and The King of the Jews. Bethel The Family Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with communion after service. United Brotherhood meets March 26 at the church.
Advertises the PREE DIGEST descriptive of Excelsior Springs mineral water treatments. Claims thousands relieved and offers to send a patient list. Directs readers to write MEDICAL BUREAU Hall of Water 8, Excelsior Springs MO Box 1010.
The Friendly Church hosts a winter program with a Stan sound film and officer elections. A union Good Friday service is set for March 22 at 7:30 with study, worship, and Easter Communion planned by Rev. M. A. Robeson.
The schedule lists a Welsh service at 19 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. on the topic Introduce Your Friends to Christ led by Mrs. Everette Davis. English service at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. David C. Davies.
Sunday worship begins 9 30 observing Palm Sunday. Children’s sermon continues from last week. Church School follows worship. Easter service includes program brief sermon then communion baptisms and reception of members. Prompt start at 9 30 with offering to foreign missions. Pastor N F Chapman.
Sunday School at 10 a m led by J W Rich superintendent services at 11 a m union meeting for Young People with Epworth League at 6 30 p m union services at 7 30 p m colored Methodist charge led by Rev Preston offering for churches Women's Missionary Society meets March 21 with Mrs Ollie Anwyl program leader Pro gram and plays at school house March 21 admission 10 and 20 cents Rev E E Voss pastor Sabbath School 10 a m Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent no morning service Y P C U 6 30 with Epworth League Junior missionary society 4 p m Tuesday at J H Crooks residence Mid week service 7 30 p m March 21 Lilian Maxwell leader Mrs William Bd zur leader
The parish outlines Sunday events with Church School at 10 AM and Morning Worship at 11 AM to observe Palm Sunday. A children's sermon covers a mission field incident in India. Young People meet at 6 30 PM and a Wednesday evening meeting announcement will be made. Women’s Missionary Society is noted.
Palm Sunday events at St Marys church Riverside outline a morning assemble at 7 led by C B Rice Lewis Waldschmidt and Arthur Lorack with flags and banners. The procession includes 24 acolytes and Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier with parish clergy. Holy Name pledge and Call to Arms hymn precede a 7 30 mass with congregational singing and Holy Communion.
Anton Kaufman was elected director at Pleasant Ridge. The board will meet Thursday afternoon March 21. Easter services are set for March 24 with communion baptism and receptions of members and a special offering for Foreign Missions.
Mrs Cloyce Horsey hosted a Rebekah club gathering yesterday afternoon. Members sewed carpet rags before and after a brief business session, with Mrs Myrtle Morgan helping serve refreshments. The next meeting will be at Mrs Fred Stewart's home.
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