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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1923

Page

5

Religious services and changes at several Presbyterian churches

The message lists Sabbath school and worship times for Reform ed Presbyterian and Shorter Chapel churches with pastors W G Robb and A M Br Church, plus First United Presbyterian announcements. It notes special program changes at First United Presbyterian due to the Pittsburg funeral, with a detailed order of service and music for morning and evening, and mentions Baccalaureate and altered Leagues schedules.

First United Presbyterian Reade McCrory Pittsburg First United Presbyterian Church Jno. Stewart William Matthews Milton Godfrey David McLaughlin W. B. Anderson Ralph Livingston Ross van Nostrand Ella Montgomery Clarence Logan D. J. Palmer

Communion Observed and Services Scheduled at Church

Morning worship will observe the communion with a sermon from Sirs we would see Jesus. Preparatory services are Friday at 7 30 pm and Saturday at 2 30 pm with the pastor preaching both. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 60 pm led by Max Donaldson. prayer meeting May 23rd led by Mrs W At Cook with Miss Margaret Duff assisting. Fort Sherman Willard Wylie is the pastor.

Jesus Christian Endeavor First United Presbyterian Church Max Donaldson Dan W. At Cook Margaret Duff Fort Sherman Willard Wylie

Cheistevs to Lead Sunday Morning Service

Church announces usual Sunday service with subject Straying Sheep. No evening service. Congregation will unite with First United Presbyterian Church for joint activities.

First United Presbyterian Church

Christian Science Chapel Sunday Services Announced

The church invites all to Sunday at 11 p m with the sermon Mortals and Immortals and golden text from 1 Timothy 6 12 The responsive readings include 1 Peter 1 3 5 10 13 16 22 An invitation extended to all attendees.

Peter

Sermon Topic and Evening Service Change

The pastor will preach on The Condition of Discipleship next Lord's Day morning. In the evening the baccalaureate service at First United Presbyterian Church will be attended with other churches, so there will be no evening service.

Epworth Chan Arcadelt-Dieckinson Lémaineenere Torjussen Plains of Pease Nik Seach Barnard Festiva Ee Demarest First United Presbyterian Church League Court House Senator Brookhart J. D. Glasgow Boston

Sabbath services and evening events at First Presbyterian

Sabbath school at 9 45 Sunday morning and morning worship at 11 09 with sermon "Open ing Doors" by the pastor Arthur R Qates. Young people's meeting at 4 30 led by Carroll Norton. Union Baccalaureate service at 7 30. You are welcome at all meetings.

Carroll Norton Union First Presbyterian Church Arthur R. Qates

Soviet Holds Swiss Responsible for Vorovsky Murder

Moscow reports that Foreign Minister Tchitcherin sent a note to Switzerland accusing Swiss officials of negligence in guarding Soviet representative M. Vorovsky in Lausanne, citing the assassination as the Swiss government’s responsibility.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Tchitcherin Lausanne M. Vorovsky

Memorial Day Uniforms Ordered for Iowa Guardsmen

Des Moines May 18 State Adjutant General L O Lasher issues general order authorizing all Iowa national guard members to appear in full uniform armed and equipped on Wednesday May 20 Memorial day. He ordered display of national and state flags on all state preserves.

Des Moines L. 0 Lasher Iowa National Guard

Oldest Edifice Found Attributed to Patriarch Abraham

The Temple of the Moon home of the patriarch Alatam is uncovered in the Chaidets and dated between 6 000 and 7 40 years old. It is likely the oldest known edifice. The British Museum and the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania oversee the research in this area.

Moon Alatam Chaidets British Museum The Museum of the University Ofennsylvania

Stray Bits of Wisdom from Samuel Smiles

Fragmentary quote notes childhood as a mirror reflecting images in the afterlife as first presented. Attributed to Samuel Smiles, though text is incomplete and scattered.

Samuel

Ancient Hindu cataract surgery technique revived

Historical note recalls a 2500 year old Hindu practice of cataract removal using a method that persists in modern times, highlighting early surgical skill and continuity of knowledge across generations.

Endless monotony: money, love, and marriage ideals

A Richmond Times Dispatch quote extols inexhaustible wealth and unfailing affection in marriage, depicting love as unwavering and life in perpetual harmony.

Richmond Times-Dispatch

County Churches Urge All to Attend Services

A handwritten appeal promotes weekly activities at county churches with sermons and Sunday school at regular hours. It urges participation, pep, and spiritual wealth as imperishable, led by Mrs. Ellen Dayton and Pastor A. E. Aldrich with choir music.

Ellen Dayton Christ A. E. Aldrich

Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule

Bethel Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m A congregational meeting will follow the morning service All are cordially invited to attend these services.

West Chester United Presbyterian Services Schedule

Sabbath school meets at 16 00 with morning worship at 11 00. No evening service due to baccalaureate in the M EK church. Sabbath evening at 8 00 Rev. Boyd Patterson preaches the sermon. Everyone welcome to these services.

M. EK Boyd Patterson Pastee

Spell Correctness Tied to Visual Memory Says Expert

An expert argues that poor spelling stems from Vision problems in youth. Correct spelling relies on recalling exact word shapes photographed on the brain. If the eyes fail to image a word accurately, misspellings occur.

Cauliflower Thrives Near Mount Vesuvius Centers

Cauliflower grows best near Mount Vesuvius with Torre Annunziata and Torre Del Greco among the top centers. The soil in these areas is notably rich, supporting cauliflower production for centuries.

Mount Vesuvius Torre Annunziata Torre del Greece

Simmonss Irrigation Reservoirs Planned in South America

Reservoirs for irrigation to be built in South America will have a capacity of 120000000000 cubic feet of water. The store could cover Connecticut and one third of Kiole Tstand.

South America Connecticut

Strayers of Wisdom From a Poetic Echo

A reflective note on nature yielding great outcomes through simple means. The speaker likens sun, flowers, waters, and love to poetic wisdom, invoking vivid imagery and a gentle reverence for the natural world.

Heline

Robins Numbered In The Millions In U S

The United States hosts an estimated 22 million robins, a figure that surpasses the English sparrow, their closest competitor. The population comparison highlights robins as the more abundant songbird across the country.

Robins United States

Card House Models Aid Architects In Client Visualizations

Pasteboard house models with adjustable parts have been patented to let architects demonstrate home designs to clients, showing how different configurations affect appearance.

Into the Light of Common Day Bestoun Tran Script

A brief note on marriage insight quotes a line about a woman finding clarity after marrying a man. The piece reflects on changing perception and honesty in intimate relationships.

Depth and Stillness Reflected in Clear Writing

A compact meditation on clarity in prose and poetry, contrasting transparent expression with hidden depths. The author notes that plain writing can reveal profound thought while opaque speech often masks true meaning.

The Origin of the Letter Q

The article notes the letter Q derives its name from the French word Queue meaning tall and discusses its similarity to the letter O. It highlights how Q is essentially O with a added height.

Queue

Biggest Athletic Carnivals of Year Staged This Week end

Des Moines Iowa May 18. The Iowa Collegiate Athletic Association meet at Iowa City and the Iowa State college Weishea program draw vast fields for track field tennis and golf. Ames leads with 28 men and a strong mile team while Iowa City features 51 men and top contenders in multiple events. Referees include Walter Leginger and Walter Eckersall as Ames and other colleges vie for titles.

Associated Des Moines Iowa Iowa Collegiate Athletic Association Iowa City Iowa State College Weishea Ames Drake Grinnell University Charles Brookins Oskaloosa Coe Cornell Des Moines University Morningside Simpson College Courts Ames Country Club Washington High Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Wast High Grinnell College Fort Madison Eagle Grove Lanyon Newton Estherville Humboldt Jessup Waverley Ainsworth Laverne Marshalltown Gowrie Washington Colfax Marion Rockwell City Jefferson Castana Ogder Holstein Mapleton Algona Criswold West Des Moines North Des Moines Davenport Pleasantvila Knoxville Burlington Webster City Clarence Hawarden Sidney Denison West Waterloo Lemars Fort Dodge Bagley Cooper Albia Toledo Marathon Hampton Sioux City Boone Council Bluffs Ottumwa East Des Moines Carroll Perry East Waterloo Mason City Clarion Centerville Garner

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