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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
3
Lesson for May 16 presents subjects and Scripture texts selected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education, used by permission. The note indicates authorization for use in teaching materials.
Sermon notes emphasize spiritual life as God's gift not earned by works, with Peter and John guiding Samaritans in faith. The Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering service and testimony, while money cannot purchase salvation or influence church truth.
In Caldervale Scotland residents say the town’s nickname Fin' Me Out is so well known that its true name is often forgotten. The quirk highlights local pride and historical misnaming across the community.
The church lists services with 11 A M worship and 9:46 A M Sunday school. Lutheran Hours are broadcast Sundays on WMT at 12 30 and Mutual network at 3 P M. Bible school is Saturday at 1 39 Pan. Post Easter joy is theme with John 16 16 23 as the message focus preached by Pastor KE L Stuempfig.
A religious reflection notes a faithful Christian will regularly assemble with the congregation and worship whenever possible and look forward to the day he shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever as stated by Ivan Riess, Minister.
Calvary Baptist at 2nd Ave and Jefferson invites all to morning worship at 9 30 with What Jesus Taught Con cerning Money. Bible school at 10 30. Evening evangelistic service at 7 00 on Sept. 7. Wednesday ladies prayer at 2 30. Thursday Bible study and prayer fellowship at 7 30. Pastor A E Diddams.
St James Catholic Church announces mass times with 8 am and 10 am services led by Rev. H J Corcoran, pastor. The notices indicate regular Sunday worship at the parish.
The Seventh Day Adventists invite all to Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and a sermon at 3 p.m. at 1021 EB Street. Pastor Ralph Combes leads the services with an open invitation to the community.
The church lists 9 45 worship and 10 45 guest soloist Martha Wivlie Lerman performing She Hath Done What She Could. Emblems will be ready for faithful attendance next Sunday for morning worship only. A full house is urged for the opening night next Tuesday. Joshua says the whole congregation assembled. Christan duty to attend church is stressed and no substitute for attendance is noted.
Christian Science Churches announce the Mortals and Immortals Lesson Sermon for May 16 with Golden Text from First Corinthians and James. Readings include selections from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, emphasizing Spirit over matter and the spiritual link of man with God.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed on West Madison Street posts Sunday morning worship at 930 AM and Sunday school at 11 AM Pastor Milo J. Phillips announces the May schedule notes Woman's Guild did not meet in May after two meetings last month.
Morning sessions begin at 9 45 with classes for all ages led by Supt William Graf. Dr Thomas Stone of Dubuque Seminary preaches at 10 45, evening sermon titled When Jesus Went to Church with Mrs Henry Shields directing organ and choir music.
Morning worship at 10 45 with topical The Power of the Gospel. Evening service at 8 00. Youth group 6 45. Morning music includes Sunrise Prelude and Festival March postlude. Choir and organists named Mrs Charles McConnell and Alfred Trenerry listed.
Immanuel Lutheran at 32 E Washington invites all followers of Christ to Sunday worship and Sunday school at 10 and 11 AM. The article notes life’s ups and downs and quotes John 16 20. Vacation Bible School is planned for two weeks from May 24 to June 4 for children.
Rev. R. E. Hodgson of University Park Iowa will start a series of evangelistic services at the Nazarene church on East Jefferson street May 17. He has spent years in this work and held notable meetings in Iowa. Public invited nightly at 8 o clock with special music each evening. Rev. Jay S. Phipps.
The notice states that Saturday morning Bible school will end this Saturday with classes starting at 9. Wendland, the pastor, signs the brief notice.
The text outlines a church service at 10:46 with a sermon by the minister. Music includes organ preludes and postludes with titled pieces by Grieg and Martin, and vocal solos by Jane Burham and Scott Wilcox. Mr. and Mrs. Milo T. Sorden are noted with Elouise Sorden as Director of Music and Edna M. Klein as Organist.
The notice lists Sabbath school at 9:00 am and morning worship at 10:00 am with evening worship at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm on Sundays, plus a Wednesday prayer meeting. A welcome is extended to all, with Pastor Basil G. McBee. The quoted Deuteronomy passage invites fear of God and obedience for well being of all and their descendants.
Church notices schedule Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Dr Eugene Owen from Washington D C will deliver the morning message. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Rev R Hodgson opens a series on The Whole Duty of Man with meetings through May 30th. Jay St Phipps, Minister.
Morning worship at 9:45 and 10:45. UPCA meetings at 7:00 and 8:00 P M. Vacation Bible School starts Monday May 17 at 9:00 A M and runs for two weeks. May 30 children day program presented by enrolled students.
A fragmented church or school program notice urges all parents to arrange attendance for their children. It lists a special music program featuring organ preludes and volleys of hymns and choral pieces, with personnel including Margaret Hennon Virginia McLaughlin Sara Lu Miller George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey through a Young People’s Chorus.
The Christian Tabernacle announces a summer Vacation Bible School starting May 24 at 9 30 A M with free materials for each student. Mrs Rodney Sage will supervise. Sunday School at 9 45 A M Morning worship at 11 00 A M with sermon Others Missionary day follows. Evening services include Commandos at 6 30 P M Evangelistic service at 7 45 P M with sermon Hoarding Midweek prayer Tuesday and preaching Friday. Everyone welcome led by W J Stevens.
Pleasant Hill Church of Christ announces a Bible school with services at 10:30 morning study 11:30 Lord's Supper 7:30 Christian Endeavor 8:00 Evening worship. Solo by Mrs Riess Sermon by Ivan Riess. This will be the last meeting before Washington meetings. Plan to attend Washington meetings when possible.
Praire Flower Baptist invites all ages to Bible school and worship services led by Pastor A. E. Diddams. Morning worship at 11:00, evening evangelistic service at 8:30 with message The Absolute Essential To Salvation. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30. Faith is trusting God to fulfill His will.
The New Haven Baptist Church lists worship services at 10:00 A M and 11:00 A M Bible study hour, a Young Peoples meeting at 7:00 P M, and Tuesday prayer and Bible study. Choir practice follows Tuesday prayers. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs Randals home with hostesses Mrs Randall, Mrs Wolfe. School begins Monday the 24th. a school bus will aid transportation for attendees.
Walter Leet preaches at 11:00 A.M. on September date. Bible study and prayer meet every Wednesday evening. Evening service 8:00 P.M. Young peoples meeting 7:15 P.M. Bible study and prayer service at the Methodist Church. Bring your Bibles to all services.
The pastor will bring the message and the social circle meets in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. The daily vacation Bible school starts Monday morning the 24th of May. A school bag courtesy of the rationing board will aid transport to school. We praise God for answered prayers and look forward to a blessed time in the Lord.
Church school runs from 10 to 10 45 and public worship from 10 45 to 11 30 with no evening service. Sermon subject Life's Supreme Test. W L Clapp is minister and Miss Beulah Lowry superintendent.
Ainsworth United Presbyterian invites families to Sabbath School at 10 and morning worship at 11 on Family Day after Mother's Day. The Baptism Sacrament will be administered during the service with all generations urged to sit together as families attend.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Valley Country Church sets Sunday school at 10:30 A M and morning worship at 11:39 A M with a sermon titled The Last Word The congregation invites all to a reception for the new pastor Tuesday at 8 o’clock in the social room of the church.
Bethel Presbyterian Church holds service at 11 A M with Rev W Z Allen in charge of the service.
Regular services are set for next Sunday at West Chester Methodist church. Evening services will be at the Federated church, with the Youth Fellowship meeting at 7 46 P M. H W Munster is the pastor.
Church notices list weekly services and circle meetings for Circle One with Mrs Aex McCreedy on May 7, Circle Two with Mrs Cr D Stephens Jr on May 18, Circle Three with Mrs Annas on May 20. Boy Scout investiture service moved from next Sunday to May 23.
Sunday school at 10:00 A M led by Joseph James, lesson Christianity Crossing Racial Lines. Morning worship 11:00 A M theme Beware of Covetousness. W S C S bank offering. Youth Fellowship 7:00 P M Discovering My Vacation led by Rev Lester Bill. Boy Scouts Monday 7 80 Pr MM 85s. Children Society Saturday 2:00. School postponed to May 24 to June 4 for ages 4 to high school. Rev Lester H Biff.
Sabbath school at 10:00 A M led by Mrs Ida Wooley with theme The Last Message. Union service at 8:00 P M on theme A Man Without a Country. Women s Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2:30 P M with Mrs F J Maxwell devotional leader Mrs Frank Gault program leader Mrs T H Barnes subject Farthest Horizon The Great Com.
Roll call items from India outline Reverend R. M. McCracken’s pastoral mission work and aid efforts. The report highlights religious outreach and humanitarian aid activities conducted by McCracken.
David Henry Davis and Mrs. Mary Packer lead a Thursday church gathering at 2:00 PM with worship at 11:00 AM confirmed. Rev. H N Poston is the church pastor.
Morning worship at 10. Sunday school at 11. Young People’s meeting at 7 30 P M. Evening service at 8 10. Note the recording of Welsh hymns by School of Religion of Iowa City on May 23. All who sing Welsh hymns are welcome. Rev H N Poston Pastor.
The article recalls a 1782 moment at Newburgh when Revolutionary War officers urged George Washington to accept kingship. Washington declined in patriotic terms, keeping the army united as Cornwallis’s surrender neared. The piece notes soldiers’ hardship and Congress’s pay arrears amid ongoing tensions.
Col Lewis Nicola proposed the army back a king over the new nation but George Washington refused. In a May 22 1782 letter he denounced the idea as dangerous and harmful to the country, urging banishment of the thoughts and warning against any such sentiment among officers.
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