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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
3
The May 28 lesson outlines selected scripture texts and topics prepared for study. It lists the lesson subjects authorized for use under International Council of Religious Education permissions and highlights the intended focus for classroom discussion and reflection.
This sermon reflects on Pauls message to the Corinthians about enduring affliction with eternal perspective. It outlines the Christian servant has a vision lightening trials, an assurance removing fear of death, and a living testimony driven by the love of Christ to preach the gospel and seek new birth.
General Charles A. Doyen of the U S Marines was awarded the first Distinguished Service Medal posthumously by the Navy for World War I service.
The Church of the Nazarene on East Jefferson Street lists Sunday school at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 and evening services at 8:00 with a Young People's Service at 7:30 and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00. Pastor James Robbins invites attendance.
Masses at 6 30 a m and 10 a m announced for St Patrick Church with Rev H J Corcoran serving as pastor in charge.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Washington changes worship to 9 30 A M and Sunday school to 10 30 A M starting next Sunday June 4 The Woman's Guild meets June 1 for an afternoon session and plans for the YMCA banquet on June 6 are announced Pastor Milo J Phillips urges attendance
The United Presbyterian Church lists a full day of services and music themed around Pentecost and Memorial Day. Details include morning Bible school at 9 45, morning worship at 10 45, evening worship at 8 00, plus organ preludes and hymns. The program features the Young Peoples Choir, poems, and memorial pieces for God and country. George Kerr is minister, Carolyn Hamilton organist.
Worship services at 9 45 A M and 10 45 A M then 8 P M with sermons on Christian Security morning and Just Being Good evening Music includes Organ preludes and solos There Is No Death No Shadows Yonder Holy City and Consider the Lilies There are duets trios and a postlude with Gwendolyn Ramseyer as organist and director F W Eastwood serving as minister
The Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 10 45 with sermon Dollar Diplomacy and a 6 30 Youth Fellowship. Evening service at 8 includes sermon A Fitting Honor. Morning music features organ preludes and anthems with soloist Elma Rice and organist Idna Klein.
The May 28 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science churches denounces ancient and modern mesmerism and hypnotism. It cites Romans 16 and Acts 14 along with Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. The panel warns against mental despotism and the loss of individuality under hypnotic control.
Calvary Baptist on 2nd Ave at Jefferson hosts 9:30 morning worship with the message Why the Saved Are Secure How can I know I am Saved 10:30 Bible school for all ages led by Melo Vacha superintendent 7:30 evening evangelistic service The Time Table of the Almighty details God’s schedule and punctuality A E Diddams pastor Thursday 8 PM prayer meeting and Bible study Matthew 5 Come and hear the Word of the Lord.
Immanuel Lutheran invites worshipers with Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m and 11 a m with a sermon on John 14 26 titled Pentecostal Blessings The church marks Pentecost and announces a two week daily Vacation Bible School from 9 a m to 11 30 a m starting Monday May 29 led by Pastor E H Wendland Memorial Day excluded The public is welcome to attend.
The Christian Tabernacle announces a Memorial Day service Sunday at 11 00. Members of the armed forces on furlough receive a special invitation. Summer Vacation Bible School continues through next week. Sunday services at 6 45 a m and 6 45 p m with Sunday school at 11 00 a m. Mid week services Tuesday 8 00 p m and Friday 4 00 p m. All welcome led by Pastor W J Stevens.
The Church of Christ invites worship at 9 45 with a sermon on Christ and Decoration Day and Vacation Bible School daily at 6 00. The memorial of Jesus is observed by bread and cup, aiming to stir minds and wills and honor valiant dead next Sunday, says Minister Ivan Riess.
The church schedules a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school session followed by morning worship at 10:45 a.m. An evening program titled The Quest of God for young people runs at 7:00 p.m.
Evening service titled The Call to a New Life with morning music including Intermezzo. McDonald offertory Evensong Duddy and Postlude The Son of God Goes to War. Organist Mrs. Bove White, Director Charles Murdock, Minister Alfred Trenerry.
Sunday school at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M with Rev E R Mitchell to preach and preside at a congregational meeting. W Z Allen serves as pastor.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed announces a Sunday schedule change. Sunday school starts at 10 AM instead of 10:30, and morning worship moves to 11 AM from 11:30. Sermon topic remains The Meaning of Pentecost. Please notice this change.
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church lists a 10:00 Bible school for all ages led by Superintendent Cliff Reeves, 11:00 morning worship, and 8:00 PM Wednesday Bible study with prayer fellowship citing Matthew 6:5. Questions about salvation and security of the believer are posed as part of the invitation to worship.
The Ainsworth Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00. There is no evening service next Sunday as the pastor travels to West Chester with the youth. Those going should meet at the church 5 15 for 6 00 arrival. The conference requests the pastor report by June 2.
Sabbath school at 10:00 led by John Koehler Jr Superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00. Pioneers at 7:06. Fellowship at 7:30. Young people urged to cooperate for an upcoming play Herbert M Glass student pastor.
The Westchester Methodist Vacation Bible School closed Friday with strong attendance and thanks to parents, teachers, and workers. A rescheduled Children’s day program will be held June 4 after the church and Sunday school resume regular services. Rev Peters to preach at 1 10 p m with Youth Fellowship from Ainsworth arriving at 6 00 and leading devotional period after lunch and social hour. Reverend and Mrs Robins to attend with their group.
Pleasant Hill Christian Bible School offers 10 A.M. worship with a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon service at two. West Chester Federated holds Bible school at 10 A.M. with morning worship at 11 15 and evening service at 8 P.M. John Mc Dowell is listed as a speaker with a morning message titled A HOMYX.
The evening service at the Methodist church will feature the topic What do you owe the Church. A welcome is extended to all services. The Keokuk presbytery Youth Fellowship convention will be held in our church tomorrow. Meetings begin in the morning and close with a banquet in the evening. Reserve with Marion McDowell, president. Arthur Peters, Pastor.
Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Bible school led by Loyd Wilson in September at 11:00 a.m. No evening service this Sunday. Boy Scout meeting Tuesday evening. Message titled A HOME RUN. Young people enjoyed a Wednesday meeting. farewell for Miss Ruth Dill as she prepares for further study.
Grace Hill Moravian schedules Sunday events with a 10 a.m. Sunday school and an 11 a.m. preaching service led by Rev. I. R. Menaldt. A noon basket social follows, then a 3 p.m. memorial service at the West Chester cemetery conducted by Robert Hyde, 8.S. Supt.
Crawfordsville churches list Sunday school at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:00 A M Youths Fellowship hour at 7:00 P M Boy Scouts meet Monday evening Frederick Westbrook is the pastor.
Sabbath school at 10 A M led by Mrs Ida Wooley. Morning service at 11 A M theme Our Hope. Young Peoples service at 7 P M. Union service at 8 P M theme Our Country. Rev R M McCracken pastor.
H. J. Whiting serves as superintendent as worship at 11:00 A M marks Memorial Day. Rev H N Poston is the pastor leading the service.
Salem Presbyterian holds worship at 9 45 A M with Sunday school at 10 46 A M Young Peoples service at 7 30 P M and evening service at 8 00 P M Rev H N Poston is pastor.
Ten Iowans mostly youths donated blood through state health department clinics totaling 118 half pints, enough for six average people. Donors from Des Moines and near Washington include Loraine Larson 14 and siblings, Lorene Booth 13, Stanley Jarrard 14, Helen Knapp 15, Margaret Nichols 13, all aged 12 to 15. Compensation is $5 per half pint.
The article cautions that neither colloidal phosphate nor rock phosphate is safe for long term use in dairy cattle or other large farm animals due to high fluorine content.
The Rockin Chair Brigade notes a baby girl born to Verne Pangborn and wife in Coralville, with relatives excitedly recounting extended family arrivals. The entry also mentions births in Pennsylvania and social visits at the Davenport-Democrat office, plus Memorial Day preparations by the W. RK. C. and other personal happenings.
A resident moves into a compact east apartment in a hotel, plans to use own furnishings, and notes a large room a kitchenette and a private bath. She is pleased, has sold extra items, and acknowledges typical moving extras when downsizing.
For zest mix shredded cabbage with carrots or onion and combine with spinach celery apples grapes nuts dried fruit or hard cooked eggs. Try hot combos like cabbage with apple scallop ham bacon chowder or cheese sauce.
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