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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1948

Page

3

Palm Sunday and Holy Week Services at Crawfordsville Churches

Federated Presbyterian and Methodist congregations announce pre Easter events. Morning worship 11:90 and Junior activities, uplifted by Rev. Clifford Ott. Palm Sunday March 21 includes sacraments and special sermons. Holy Week schedule from March 22 to 26 features sermons Judas the Grabber Peter the Braggart Pilate the Coward and Calvary reflections.

Bible School U. P Union Methodist Church Clifford Ott Judas the Grabber Peter the Braggart Pilate the Coward Calvary Federated Presbyterian Church

Community Calendar Listings for Bethlehem and Jackson Areas

Calendar notices list events for Bethlehem, West Chester and Jackson Township including dinners, meetings, and society gatherings at Masonic Temple, Jackson Center school, and churches. Additions include Cooperative supper, O F hall events, Pythian Sisters initiation, and Fortnightly Garden Department meetings with times and venues.

Bethlehem Commandery and Families Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge West Chester W.C Jackson Township Farm Bureau Jackson Center Howard Crozier Jackson Center School G. E. Reinert Amos Order of DeMolay Damascus Shrine

Birthday greetings span several local families in West Chester

The note lists birthday wishes for Mary Elizabeth Hoover on her sixth, Keith Paul White on nine, John Allen Cherry with eight candles, and Roger Kleese on eleven. Also extending greetings to Mrs. Elmer Wells, Mrs. Walter Mayer, Mrs. D. E. Farrier, Mrs. J. W. Fields, Mae Farrier, and others including Ira Morrison, Tommy Dale Randall, Betty Lee Whit mire, Joe Simmering, Guy Koch, John Mapel Jr., Elaine Augustine, Dewey Stephens, and Wilma Zoden Young. Special congratulations are noted.

Mary Elizabeth Hoover J. M. Hoover Keith Paul White West Chester John Allen Cherry Roger Kleese Ralph Kleese Elmer Wells Walter Mayer Des Moines D. E. Farrier Brighton J. W. Fields Mae Farrier Ira Morrison Tommy Dale Randall Betty Lee Whitmire Joe Simmering Guy Koch John Mapel Jr Elaine Augustine Dewey Stephens Wilma Zoden Young

Kingdom of God Lesson Reflects on Jesus Teaching

A 1948 religious lesson outlines Jesus reading from Isaiah in Nazareth and declaring the Scripture fulfilled. It defines the Kingdom of God as God’s rule in hearts, to be lived daily in home, school, church, and community, and urges action toward peace, justice, and service.

Esus Nazareth Jesus God Paul Earth

Palm Sunday Services At Local Church With Guest Speaker

Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 special music by the choir at evening service 7 30 with Dr Willard M Lampe of Iowa City speaking on Searching Palm Sunday Question Morning sermon theme Palm Sunday message Organ preludes and postludes listed Wendell Rider directs music Shirley Dunlap plays organ Thomas Polk serves as minister

Mass Schedule at Local Church

Masses are offered at 7 8 and 10 a m The 10 o clock service will be high mass Rev H J Corocoran Pastor.

H. J. Corocoran

Sabbath and worship schedule for Wisconsin Synod church

The church lists Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and sermon at 3 p.m. led by H. R. Coats, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Divine worship at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. Come and worship with L. M. Bleiehwehl, pastor.

H. R. Coats Wisconsin Synod L. M. Bleiehwehl

Washington church hosts Sunday schedule with reviews

The Washington church announces a Sunday program including Sunday school at 9:45, morning worship, Young Peoples Meeting at 6:45, evangelistic service at 7:30, and prayer at 7:30. It notes awards from Burlington zone for Young Peoples work and Sunday school growth, with Rev. C. F. Gieselman as minister.

Young Peoples Hour Jesus Washington Church Burlington Young Peoples Work Iown

Christian Tabernacle Bible School Schedule

Morning worship at 9:45 a m sermon at 9 30 a m titled Behold Thy Kin Cometh P Young peoples service Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m sermon Christ s Returneth led by Pastor W J Stevens

Bible School Christ W. J. Stevens

Calvary Baptist Church Invites For Services And Event

Calvary Baptist welcomes all to Bible school at 9 39 a m morning worship at 19 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Leonard J Buyse will present Africa Inland mission and a moving picture Revival in the Belgian Congo at 7 30 p m Wednesday features prayer and praise led by Pastor Paul H White

Leonard J Buyse Africa Inland Mission Belgian Congo Paul H. White

Anniversaries for Melo Lasek Durst Klopfenstein Couples

Wedding anniversary notices honor Melo Lasek Durst and Joe Klopfenstein with their spouses, listing Mr. and Mrs. status for each pair. The brief notes recognize enduring marriages and family connections among these local residents.

Melo Lasek W. V. Durst Joe Klopfenstein

Lanterns Crown the Dome of St Paul’s Cathedral

The dome of St Paul’s Cathedral in London is adorned with a crown of lanterns, adding a festive glow to the historic landmark.

St. Paul’s Cathedral London

Matter the Lesson Subject for Christian Science Churches

The lesson sermon for all Christ Scientist churches through March 21, 1948 centers on Matter with a golden text warning against world love. Bible citations include Jer 8 15 22 asking for balm and health in Gilead. Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy states disease is mental and cured by divine Mind, not mortal mind or drugs.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Gilead

Knocking at the Door and What Is a Christian at Etna Dawson

Associate Presbyterian announces Sabbath services with 10:00 Bible school and 11:00 morning worship. Evening worship at 7:30 features What Is a Christian. Wednesday cottage prayer at 8:00 at the Etna Dawson home. Study covers 1 Samuel 27 to end. Pastor Basil G. McBee leads.

Etna Dawson

Church Activities and Palm Sunday Services Schedule

Morning worship at the Baptist church includes Sunday school at 9 45 and choir practice at 8 15 Wednesday. Palm Sunday features Prelude Les Rameaux Faure Offertory Lenten Meditation and Ride On in Majesty Anthem. Easter Sunday night the choir presents the cantata Our Living Lord by Wilson with organist Mrs Charles McConnell and choir director Mrs Paul Thayer. Minister Paul K Wells.

Union Onim Munion Les Rameaux Stebbins-Landon Wells Wenson Joan Stead Calvary Rodney Our Living Lord Wilson Charles McConnell Mrs Paul Thayer Paul K. Wells

Sunday church services and Easter events announced

The notice lists Sunday worship at Grace Hill and New Haven with 9 45 morning services 11 99 mornings and evenings in both locations. It notes March 25 communion at Grace Hill, Easter sunrise service March 8 at 6 00 am with breakfast, and multiple church roles and leaders.

Grace Hill New Haven New Christ Lloyd Frye

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Services

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington holds Sunday worship at 9 a m and 11 a m with a 7 30 p m sermon by Dr Willard Lampe head of the school of religion at the University of Iowa. The Washington Valley confirmation class will be confirmed Sunday morning. Pastor Milo J Phillips notes a guiding prayer message.

Willard Lampe Ff Religion University of Iowa Washington Valley Milo J. Phillips

Church Schedule and Music for Sunday Services

The church offers a 9 45 a m school session and a high school training class at 19 00 a m. Morning worship at 19 45 with Dr Miller speaking on the home Eternal Comradeship Sacrament of Baptism 2 90 .0 4 00 pm Methodist youth fellowship at 6 30 pm Union service at 7 39 pm. Young adult group at 8 00 pm. Organ preludes and offertories include Crown Him With Many Crowns It Was The Tree Lamentation or Nees God So Loved the World and Our Father In Heaven. Ministers Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith Organist John J Yousling Director of music Flouise R Sorden.

Miller Christian Church Stainer Father Caan Ts Bach Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John J. Yousling Flouise R Sorden

United Presbyterian Bible School Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 a m and evening services at 6 39 p m and 7 20 p m listed with YPCA meetings at 7 45 p m and a main address by Dr Willard Lampe director at the Christian church.

Bible School YPCA Union the Christian Church Willard Lampe

Holy Week Services At YMCA With Guest Speaker

The School of Religion at Iowa City will host a guest speaker for Holy Week at the YMCA. Morning services run 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday with special music including organ preludes offertories and anthems.

YMCA

Trinity Lutheran Presents Sermons and Classes Schedule

Sunday sermon theme Welcome the King of Glory from Psalm 24 7 10 Good Friday sermon The Man Who Saw Jesus Die from Mark 15 37 7 30 Adult examination 10 Confirmation class 10 Sunday rehool 10 Adult class 11 Confirmation service Tuesday 8 Sunday School teachers meeting Good Friday 8 Communion service Reaching from Heaven a religious film shows at State theatre Monday March 29 at 2 30 pm Admission 35e adults 10c children Public invited Trinity Lutheran invites you to fellowship and worship Leader Beiderwieden pastor JOH

Jesus State

Valley Church to Join Washington for Confirmation Class

No services this week at Valley Church as we unite with our sister congregation in Washington to confirm the Valley Washington class. The session is at 11 a.m. with a call to turnout and show support for the young confirmands.

Valley Washington Milo J. Phillipi

West Chester Sunday Activities at Local Churches

West Chester offers Sunday school at 10:00 a m led by Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent with Esther Bauer pianist and Mary Ann Bauer. morning worship at 11:90 with Mrs Edgar Stewart chorister. Evening services at the Federated Church include youth fellowship at 6:30 and worship at 7:39 with sermons on The Master and John the Baptist. A father and son banquet follows at the Methodist church Monday at 6:30 led by Rev Carl F Stiefel with address These Times Demand by R Vernon Pike.

Kenneth Cuddeback Esther Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Ann Bauer Federated Church the Master John the Baptist Carl F Stiefel Ainsworth R. Vernon Pike

Father and Son Banquet Set for March 9 Follows Plans

The annual father and son banquet is scheduled for Monday March 9 with John McDowell Supt Hiram Phillips and a local pastor participating in the event.

Mape John McDowell Hiram Phillips

Federated church announces Sunday worship and youth programs

The schedule lists 10 a m Sabbath school 11 a m Worship service with a Lowly Entry sermon 3 p m Junior fellowship 6 30 p m Youth fellowship at Federated church 7 30 p m Union evening service led by Rev R V Pike. Recent Sabbath school elections named new officers including Mrs John Weerman associate superintendent Mrs Floyd Crayne cradle roll superintendent Harold Nicola Jr associate secretary and Jim.

Federated Church Federated Church Union R. V. Pike John Weerman Floyd Crayne Harold Nicola, Jr Jim

Crowded Streets Lent Sermon and Youth Confirmations

Sunday school at 10 a m public worship at 11 a m with the sermon Crowded Streets third in a Lent series on Important Places. Thirteen youths confirmed. choir performs Palm Branches Faure. memorial organ console by Mrs Charles W Rademaker. Junior MYF 6:30 p m Anne O Connor home. Senior MYF 7:39 p m parsonage. WSCS Thursday 2 p m social hall Candlelight holy communion Thursday 7:30 p m sermon Golgatha.

Rodney Campbell David Ellen Richard Dunbar Carl Robert Hawkins William Hazelett David Stout Charles Thompson James Wagenknecht Betty Bonnie Willard Wood Larry Trotter Faure Charles W. Rademaker Anne O'Connor

Nickel strengthens steel against heat and corrosion

Nickel resists rust and salt water, acids, caustics, and other chemicals. When alloyed with steel and chromium or other elements it enhances heat resistance and corrosion resistance of the metal.

Old Man Found Dead Amid Rubble After Slow Starvation

New York police discovered a 77 year old man dead in a shabby city house, with reports of his slow starvation. Bankbooks showed deposits totaling $67,000 and bonds worth $100,000 nearby, highlighting a contrast between wealth and neglect.

New York City

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Local Records

Mary Ann Kauffman admitted for tonsillectomy from route 1. Dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Lloyd Lytle of 403 East Main. Today Mrs. Silas Caldwell from route 1 admitted.

Mary Ann Kauffman Lloyd Lytle E. Main Silas Caldwell

Elements Known and Newly Created Amid Atomic Research

The current count reaches 96 known elements with Neptunium Plutonium Americium and Curium the last four produced during atomic bomb research. Additional artificial elements have since gained official standing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Daniel Knox Ford Methodist Sunday School Joseph Jones P.m Bou Ia, Tephen LOBIE The Kingdom of God George Washington International Council of Religious Education WWNU Dr. Newton Christian Tschaikowsky Vonboon Organ March of the Neebed Somos Wendell Rider Shirley Dunlap Thomas Polk St. James Catholic Seventh Day Adventists N. 5Th Ave Immanuel Lutheran Church of Nazarene Young Peoples Meeting Evangelistic Meeting C. F. Gieselman Christian Tabernacle P. Young Peoples M. Service Calvary Baptist Associate Presbyterian Basil G. McBee Baptist Youth Fellow Hous Reger Esther Gerdes Saviour Lord Avede Bennett Arnold Langenberg Dubuque Iowa A Grieg Westminster Young Pea Dave Livingston Ella Gordon San A Haven Grace Prairie Flower Baptist B. G. Hall St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Methodist Methodist Youth Fellowship At United Presbyterian School of Religion Iowa City Guilmant Fuare Trinity Lutheran Joh. Beiderwieden Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Ainsworth Methodist WSCS Lawrence Lacour NAVA Fairfield Sunbeam Florence Vernon CROWN White Star Dixie Servel Frostair
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