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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
3
Lesson for May 19 lists selected scripture passages and topics authorized by International Council of Religious Education for use by permission. The notice specifies study subjects and text references for the day’s religious instruction.
The sermon contrasts ancient false prophets with modern liberal religious teachers. It argues they lack divine commission and message, expose themselves as liars, and undermine faith with polished but empty talk. God’s word is described as fire and hammer, judging and purifying.
A biblical quotation from Psalm 109 verses 23 to 25 describes a figure who feels abandoned and afflicted. The speaker compares themselves to a shadow and locust, noting physical weakness from fasting and become a reproach to others who mock them.
A fragment quotes Charles Kingsley urging self improvement and steadfastness. The lines emphasize rising to fight a good fight and becoming a better person in the likeness of God and Christ. The reader is reminded of moral renewal and resilience.
The article notes 48 900 public accident deaths in the United States last year comprising 52 percent of all accident deaths.
The Immanuel Predmund church announces 9 15 A M morning worship 10 30 A M Sunday school and 10 45 A M worship with sermon Things Which Can not Be Shaken The 6 30 P M Senior Baptist youth meeting 7 30 P M gospel service and sermon Songs in the Night Midweek prayer and Bible study Church organ preludes offertories and medley music listed with musicians and director Margaret Hennon Chas McConnell and Charles Murdock named as organist and director
Sunday morning service at 11 o clock in the church edifice on S Iowa Ave invites the public. The lesson sermon for May 19 uses Mortals and Immortals as the subject with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 15 53. The Bible citations and Science and Health quotations emphasize immortality and God’s image.
Our Daily Vacation Bible School runs from June 3 to June 14 with Sabbath school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 10 45 A M The program features sermons on the Minor Prophets readings from Malachi and Revelation special music and solo performances by Rogers Jewett Lawrence Kozak and others with organ preludes and postludes led by Pastor Nichol and Carolyn Hamilton Organist.
Morning 9:30 Bible school led by Supt Hon Witting. Worship at 10:45 and 7:20 with sermons Living a Multiplied Life and A Spotted Dream. Welcome at 4 P M. Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 4 with Young Peoples group at the manse 6 P M. Music includes Cathedral Prelude and various solos and anthems by Gwendolyn Ramseyer and others. Minister W Eastwood. organist Meacham and choir leaders listed.
Rev John Paul Mackey leads closing services with co workers Professor Edward and Edith Walker in Cleveland Ohio tonight at 7 30. The Mackey Walker trio provides congregational singing and instrumental arrangements on marimba phone cornet and violin.
St Pauls Evangelical outlines services on Sunday with 9 30 a m worship 10 20 a m Sunday School and a 7 00 p m Young Peoples Rally followed by 8 00 p m evening services featuring motion pictures on Evangelical and Reformed Missions in Japan and Mesopotamia presented by Pastor Carl W Klein.
A two day missionary conference will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evening May 21 22 at 730 with speakers Dr Howard P Courtney and Rev L B Edwards. Public invited. Schedule for Sunday includes School at 830 Morning Worship 1045 and Evangelistic Service 730 with addressing youth issues. Pastor W J Stevens invites all.
The church holds morning worship at 10 30 A M with a sermon titled The Unemployed Christ The Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M and the evening service at 7 40 with the Ber man theme Religious Decline and World Turmoil Music includes an organ prelude and the piece Lovely The Mountains from The Redemption by Gounod
A church program lists the Himmel soloist Jane Steele and edna M. Klein as organist with R Clifton Keagy as minister. TheCareful array includes Mendelssohn Consortion postlude Ave Maria and Andantino organ pieces led by Mrs. Lewis Warren director of music.
A church article recounts Thomas Henry Huxley and Kingsley quotes praising a universe ordered by the Almighty. It urges believers to seek truth through Sunday school and worship. Morning service at 10:45, evening service at 7:20, all visitors welcome.
St James Catholic Church announces mass times of 7 a m and 9 a m led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor parish notices indicate regular worship services and parish leadership duties for the week.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 00 and Morning Worship at 11 16 at St Paulis Evangelical Church.
Sunday school at 10:00 A M public worship at 11:00 A M with sermon subject The Coming of the Holy Spirit The public is invited There is no evening service William L Clapp Minister Mrs Clark Wagner Superintendent
Prairie Baptist Church announces 1000 A. M. Bible School led by C. C. Reeves followed by an 11:00 A. M. worship service with preaching on the Word of God. The pastor is Co. & Strong. Doctrine emphasizes salvation found only in God's Word and the willful obedience to Him.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 am Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm topic Peace on the March Leader Mary Edwards Evening service at 8 pm Choir meeting Tuesday 7 30 pm Rev U D C Davis is pastor.
The Bethel and Cotter Veresey Treean church invites participation in services themed God and Springtime. Sunday School at 10 00 Morning Worship at 11 00 features The Family Church and friendly church programs. Evening Worship at 7 45 led by Rev M A Robeson outlines the week ahead with senior society meetings and the Sunday School Advance Program.
The note invites readers to join Ainsworth churches for Bible study at ten, divine worship at eleven, and eternity worship in the union service, with young people's hour and a welcoming message from Rev W H Hemphill, pastor.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with J. W. Rich as superintendent and service at 11 a.m. Iowa Wesleyan College will have charge. Epworth League at 6 36 p.m. Union service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Dinsmore of Summerfield will preach. Women's Missionary Society Thursday afternoon at the parsonage with Mrs. J. W. Rich in charge and Rev. B. E. Voss, pastor.
Morning worship led by Rev. Paul Dinsmore of Summerfield Kansas. Sabbath School at 10 a.m. Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent. Y P C U at 6 50 p m led by Violet Fletcher. Midweek service on Wednesday at 7 45 p.m.
The church school meets Sunday at 10, worship at 11 with a sermon on John chapter 1 verses later. Offering supports Ministerial Relief. Christian Endeavor meets at 630 pm. Pastor absent May 22 and 29 Wednesday evenings. announcements to come Sunday. Willing Workers postponed to next Tuesday afternoon. N F Chapman, Pastor.
The regular worship service will be held Sunday morning at 9 30 with a sermon continuing studies in the Gospel according to John. A special offering will support Ministerial Relief. The Church School meets after the morning service. Additional announcements will be made at the service by Pastor N F Chapman.
Morning worship at 10:00 with sermon in hove Union service at 2 p.m. in this church. Sermon by Rev. George Pennington. A cordial invitation to all. J. B. Pollock, Pastor.
Governor George A. Wilson ordered a thorough state investigation into the National Old Age Pension League. Agents will probe Mason City and Forest City operations amid reports the group posed as a state bureau and solicited a dollar from seniors to aid Wilson's re election bid. Lloyd K. Smith leads the league’s refunds unit in the treasurer's office. Local complaints cited lack of proof of promised aid.
Five rural schools competed at Cedar School Franklin Township for the third annual play day with events such as bread jumping high jumping potato race sack race pole vaulting and races. Pleasant school took first in events Center school second and Grant school third with ribbons and money prizes awarded for top projects and booths.
The essay extols cooperative solutions to unemployment and cites the Forty Plus Club of Boston as a pioneer in unselfish job seeking. It describes how unemployed executives over forty years old help each other find placements, with no commissions and volunteer funding, and notes similar programs like Quota Club and Babson Park's School for Positions.
Washington shoppers learn about nylon stockings now on sale nationwide. The feature covers what nylon is, its care and wear, pricing from 1 to 1.65 dollars, denier weights, and the DuPont marking. It notes not foolproof durability, limited colors, and rapid drying plus maintenance tips.
Locals congratulate Edith Robinson daughter of the late Carl Robinson on her marriage to an Ames man last week. Born and raised here she now has a home in Sigourney. School closes Friday with picnic dinner. Orville Hradek drove to Pella after school. Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughes and son visited John Davi Saturday evening to meet Zelma and husband LaMonte Fleming.
Grinnell Chief of Police Ew Speth announced the arrest of two college students. Raymond Shidler of Chicago Illinois and Alton Lawrence of Fort Madison Iowa live on Clark and Dibble halls respectively. A search of their rooms recovered loot identified as stolen in recent campus and town robberies.
News notes installation of eye level pedestrian signals in San Francisco guiding walkers across crossings. City officials emphasize safety and visibility as traffic flow continues to adapt to urban demand.
A Boone News Republic editorial discusses propaganda urging the U S to lend money to allies and questions unpaid World War I debts Europe holds. It notes national focus on this year s election business and cites Atlantic News Telegraph on John L Lewis proposing a united political party of dissenters.
Marion and Clarke counties earned superior ratings at a district rural women's chorus festival. Madison Lucas Warren counties placed in excellent division and Decatur in good division. Marion County topped with 33 points and will represent the district at the state fair.
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