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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1951
Page
3
Devotional note cites passages from I Chronicles Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel and Psalm 137 showing themes of exile remembrance and hope. Psalm 137 is highlighted as Psalm 137:1 6 with emphasis on longing for Jerusalem and sorrow for captivity.
The article defines displaced persons and traces their role from biblical times to modern history. It notes DPs suffer home loss, often cannot return, yet many adapt and contribute to host lands. It cites Hebrews in Babylon, Daniel and Ezekiel figures, and American examples like the Mayflower Pilgrims and Carl Schurz, framing DP resilience as a recurring force for cultural growth. It closes with a church service notice and a devotional reflection.
Vatican archaeologists report potential remains of the Apostle Peter unearthed in Rome but wait for official confirmation. The find centers on bones believed to be Peter’s, with no formal pronouncement issued yet.
The Washington County churches host an evening program led by Rev. Earl C. Longfellow with choir, soloists, and organist. Devotions at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m feature anthems by Lorenz and others and a theme Our Ministering Church with lay participation.
A local church posts Saturday services with Sabbath school at 3 p.m. and a sermon at the same hour. Glenn Millaed serves as pastor and leads the denomination.
The schedule lists masses from May to October with 6 7 30 and 8 a.m. services. May features daily mass at 8 o'clock in the church and Communion at 7 o'clock in the convent chapel. June through October provide daily church mass at 7 30 a.m. led by Rev. R J Kinnavey pastor.
The program lists a 9 45 a m sermon topic Our Debt to the Past with organ preludes and Handel and Curry music. Intermediate and High School Fellowships are at 4 30 p m and 5 30 p m respectively. C Raymond Reed D D will preach, Edna M Klein is organist and Irvan Rich directs music.
Christian Science Churches prepare the Lesson Sermon for May 27 1951 titled Soul and Body. Golden Text from Isaiah 26 8 asks for patience and remembrance of the Lord. The readings include Bible citations and passages from Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health.
Helen Harvey and Melvin Hill lead music with 9 45 a m sermon at 10 45 a m Junior League at 6 30 p m N Y P S at 6 45 p m sermon at 7 30 p m prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening services led by pastor F A Hahn with details of Sabbath school and weekly gatherings.
Immanuel Lutheran announces Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Divine worship at 10:30 a.m. Lord's Supper will be administered June 3. Bible school begins June 4 at 9:50 a.m. and runs all month. Children nine and older may attend, as well as children and adults. Pastor H. J. Anger.
Morning worship at 10 30 a m and evening worship at 6 30 pm with U P meeting at 7 pm Rev Basil G McBee is pastor preaching Friday May 25 at 5 pm and Saturday at 2 pm
Morning worship at 9 45 a m with a sermon titled Living Memorials Youth fellowship at 6 p m The service includes an organ prelude Meditation offertory Dethier duet Whispering Hope performed by Mrs Everette Miller and Marilyn Caldwell organ postlude Postlude in E Vincent Robert Everetts directs music Mrs A S Smith organist and Thomas C Polk serves as pastor
The Rev. Elmer E. Dierks of First Baptist Church Iowa City will lead morning worship at 9 45 a m with a 10 45 a m service. Music includes a Prelude and the Morrison Junior Choir performing Memorial Day and Triumphal Procession.
The Christian Tabernacle will run a summer Vacation Bible School next week from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm with a noon sack lunch picnic. All school age children may attend. Free bus service available. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9:45 am, morning worship at 11:00 am with a sermon on The Essentials of Christianity, group meeting at 6:30 pm, evangelistic service at 7:30 pm with a sermon titled Happy Surprises. Pastor W. J. Stevens leads the church.
The St Pauls Evangelical Washington Valley church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m in Washington and 10 30 a m in Valley with Morning Worship at 9 30 a m Valley and 11 a m Washington The sermon asks Can We Save Our Freedom and calls for faithful living and intelligent application by believers Milo J Phillipi is the pastor
Presbyterian church announces sixth sermon in The Apostles Creed series titled He Comes Again. Westminster Fellowship meets 5 p.m. with evening service at 7 30 p.m. Sermon subject Carry a Little Honey With You. Prayer service Wednesday at 9.
A list of church services across multiple congregations including Beicher Mennonite and Westchester Federated. Details cover Sunday school times, morning worship, evening services, union services at the Chapel with a Central College quartet, vacation Bible school start, and church leadership notes.
Pleasant Hill Christian holds Sunday school at 10 a m with Date Darbyshire superintendent and worship at 11 a m led by Pastor Duane Hedges.
Sunday school starts at 10 am with decoration services in the afternoon. Arthur Gorsh serves as superintendent and urges attendance.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday at 8 p.m. on Revelation. All services next week held in the church basement during interior redecorating. Bible school begins Monday May 28 at Prairie Flower school at 9 a.m. H. F. Kirchner, minister.
Morning worship at 11 with sermon I Will Remember and evening service at 7 50. Sunday school starts at 10 with Sleammons as superintendent. Youth fellowship at 6 30. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9. Lunches to be provided by pupils. Headquarters Federated church with R Vernon Pike as minister.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Charles Rothlisberger superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Milan Thompson pastor.
Ainsworth United Presbyterian schedule lists Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon topics include Monuments which Endure, and the fourth sermon Happy Family Life. Music features soloists and a trio with organist Mrs. Alice Rademaker and musicians Wohlfeil, Jenkins, Spessari, McGinnis. MYF at 7 p.m. with leaders Susan Bales, Clive Klopfenstein, Carl Hawkins. Sponsor for the day Mrs. Mary Bales.
Crawfordsville morning worship at 10 50 a m young peoples at 6 30 p m and evening service at 8 00 p m. Bible school runs 8 30 to 11 15 a m daily through next week. The Bible school program is Sunday June 3 at the Federated church at 8 p m. Ernest Smith pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a m with John McNeill as superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Union Sunday night worship at 7 p m. Vacation Bible school continues next week. Conference year ends May 27. May 26 hosts junior children’s group program for new members entering fourth grade. Union Young People meet Sunday night at 7 p m with a special 6:30 p m program and refreshments. Rev. Clare H Boos, minister.
Prairie Flower Baptist church will open Bible school next Monday May 28 in the Prairie Flower school. It will run from 9:00 to 11:30 each morning Monday through Friday for two weeks. Children of all ages up to high school are invited to attend with lessons handwork and recreation provided.
The text proclaims that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged due to sex, asserting equal election access for all citizens. It frames a constitutional guarantee against gender-based voting barriers and reflects broader suffrage advocacy.
Mrs. Dale Marek hosted seventeen members and two honorary members of the HJ club plus guests Mrs. Charles Marek and Mrs. Robert Marek at her home Thursday afternoon. Members worked on two comforters to aid flood area sufferers as president Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst led the business meeting and welcomed new member Mrs. Harry Wrehe. Door prizes went to Mrs. Ray Sojka Mrs. Charles Schnoe belen and Mrs. Urban TeBoek horot while gifts and refreshments were served by Mrs. Dale Marek and Mrs. Charles Marek and Mrs. Jobet Marek.
Parks Director Newton B. Drury announced that Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa DeSoto Memorial in Florida and the Washington to Suitland Parkway in Maryland were added to the national park system in the 1950 fiscal year.
Buick unveils a new vehicle featuring a fusion of torque-tube drive and coil suspension while introducing an efficient engine design. The article notes a trunk designed for tourists and highlights the F-263 valve in head Fireball engine delivering power and fuel efficiency improvements across miles driven.
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