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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1947
Page
4
The June lesson presents subjects and scripture texts chosen by the International Council of Religious Education. It notes use by permission and outlines the framework for study and reflection across the month.
Perilous times fall on Judah under Hezekiah as Sennacherib threatens Jerusalem. God answers with a decisive blast that decimates the Assyrian army, then Hezekiah errs by seeking Babylonian help and showing wealth. The lesson: trust in the Lord alone for strength, not in human alliance or riches.
The message announces Christ crucified and risen with Bible school at 4 30 for all ages led by Richard Leet. Morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 80 conducted by Rev Paul White. Prayer meeting at 7 20 on Wednesday.
The friar Marcos de Niza is widely regarded as the first white man to enter the region that is now Arizona, with his journey dating to an early exploratory visit. His expedition helped open European awareness of the Southwest though details remain debated.
Morning worship and Holy communion at 9:45. Sermon “Three suppers” at 11:00. Young peoples service at 6:34. Evangelistic service at 7:30. Rev. Clarence Rose to speak Sunday. Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 9:00 for two weeks. Children of school age welcome. W. J. Stevens, Pastor.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington schedules Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a German topic Living Monuments. The Woman's Guild meets Friday June 6 at 1 30 p m in the social rooms for Guest Day inviting a friend. Pastor Milo J Phillips delivers the message.
Rev. H J Corceran pastor schedules three St James Masses at seven eight and ten in the morning. Parish services list times for the Catholic congregation and note the pastor.
The Methodist Church lists a 9 45 A M morning worship at 10 45 with Dr Fred Miller speaking on Escape from False Gods The Methodist Youth Fellowship is at 6 30 P M and the evening service at 7 30 with Rev Walter Smith preaching An organ prelude and offertories feature pieces by Himmel Lemaigre Guiraud and Bach Gounod with soloist Barbara Dare Robert Steele and a Mareh in A IR ee se Sete Guiraud noted.
The listing outlines a Sunday schedule at a Baptist church with Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 10 45. Evening services at 7 30 and a 7 45 Wednesday prayer meeting plus a 9 30 Tuesday through Friday vacation church school for children conducted under organist Mrs Edith McConnell and choir director Mrs Pauline Thayer.
The June 1 1947 Christian Science lesson-sermon condemns necromancy mesmerism and hypnotism. The golden text cites Matthew 4 10 and James 4 7 8 10 urges submission to God and resistance to evil. The Science and Health passage warns against incorrect reasoning and urges timely rebuke to destroy error.
A Friday 1 30 p m conference of Baptist young people will be held at the church. Rev Victor Wik state director of Christian education will speak. Minister Paul K Wells will introduce and lead.
The United Presbyterian Church lists a 9:45 a.m. Bible school and 10:45 a.m. worship with organ preludes and a Bach anthem. Special music includes A Pilgrims Journey and As the Dew from Heaven Distilling arranged by Lehreiner. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. follow Y P C U at 6:30 p.m. in Wilson.
Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Jefferson and S Iowa Ave lists Sunday school and Bible class 6 30 a m Divine worship 10 36 a m adult instruction Monday 7 00 p m Women s Missionary League Tuesday 2 00 p m Vacation Bible School Monday to Friday 9 12 a m Sermon topic The Triune God the God of our Salvation Come and worship Pastor L M Bleichwehl 320 S Iowa Ave Phone 476d
The article notes services at the YMCA on Sunday with a sermon titled Finding Favor With God. Music includes Prelude and Anthem, featuring John McGarley as soloist and Dawson Boyd White as Director of Music with Organist Mrs Boyd White and Thomas Polk as Minister. The June board meeting is postponed to Sunday June 8 and there will be no evening services.
Morning worship at 11 o clock led by Rev. Thomas W Hightower. Sermon theme Cratitude unto God. Located at 617 South Ave. The public is invited to attend the A M E church service.
At 9 45 Sunday school follows at 10 45 morning worship with a Prelude Cavatina by Bob junior choir sings Let There Be Light the message is The Basis Of Faith and the Postlude Postlude Schumann. At 6 30 Westminster Youth fellowship led by T KE White minister.
The church invites worshipers for Sunday services with Sunday school Bible class and gospel service. Weekly activities include pastors, teachers meeting church council, instruction class, sewing circle, and midweek services at 499 East Main. Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden welcomes all.
A clean broom sweeps best and should be kept in good condition. Dip in medium warm soap suds, rinse thoroughly, and hang by the handle to dry. When not in use hang the broom so the straw does not rest on the floor.
Morning worship follows at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. The sermon titled Soldiers Of Peace will be preached. Women plan to meet Wednesday June 4 in the church social rooms to organize the annual summer picnic and party.
Sunday school at 9 a m good, worship service at 11 a m with sermon by Rev M R K Thomip.
10:00 Bible school led by Supt Cliff Yeeves with children welcome. 71:00 Morning worship service and 00:00 Evening service. 00:00 Wednesday prayer and praise service. 00:00 Friday night Young People's Fellowship at the church. Every young person welcome to attend. Merle Booth, Pastor.
Grace Hill and New Haven host Sunday school at 9:45. Morning worship at Grace Hill at 11:00. Evening worship at New Haven at 7:00 led by Pastor Floyd A. Smith with S. S. Supt. Arthur Gorsh. New Haven R. W. Hyde 8S Supt. Grace Hill.
Sunday school at 9 a m led by John McBowell superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Thram Phillips of La Crosse Wisconsin who will come as a candidate this Sunday. A good attendance is desired. All welcome. Walter Leet.
Crawfordsville Bible school runs daily with 9:45 classes for all ages and groups. Morning worship at 11:00 features choir music and a sermon titled Ten The Holy Spirit Operates Today. Commencement exercises at the Methodist church at 2:00 include whole-school program and Biblical handwork displays. Five class groups attend with an average 75 pupils and teachers over ten sessions ending May 30. Bible study and prayer hour at 8:00. Sunday school at 10:00. morning worship at 11:00. Bible school commencement at 6:00 with pastors Daniel Knox Ford and Howard F. Ball listed as leaders.
Bert Dennis and family visited near Kingston at Cliff Ballard's home on Sunday. Vivian Booth spent the afternoon and night with her friend Alice McAtlin. In Washington on Monday, the writer visited Jennie Keating.
Brighton items detail the 60th L D S church anniversary in Burlington and travels of local families including Van Zanten, Plitt, Mumper, Griffiths, and Meek engagement plans for Eileen Van Zanten to James Meek. Also mentions a minor operation, a three month western trip for Mrs Carter, commencement at Stephens College, Harmony club Mother’s Day tea, and the rare first meeting in 95 years between brothers Guy Gates and Omar Gates from Pekin.
Sunday visits featured Carrie Davis and the Mathers with their son in Iowa City while the Ferguson couple joined them. Watkins school closed May 20 after a picnic. seventh graders passed. Margie Royer will not teach next year. Albert Taylors sold Tlaskins property to Mrs Stow to move Sept 1. John Irwin finished a new garage and coal shed. Roy Lopshire led the crew from Ainsworth. Kenneth left for Corpus Christi Texas for an extended visit. Children Day program planned by the committee.
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