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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1948
Page
3
Reading list includes Leviticus 19 1 18 Deuteronomy 5 6 and Matthew 22 34 40 Psalms referenced as response. The notes present scripture focus and reading selections.
In Life and Law, Dr. Foreman contrasts the letter versus the spirit of old Bible laws. The article cites Leviticus 19:9 10 to show welfare duties to the poor and foreigner, and Jesus favoring love of God and neighbor as the core of 613 commandments. It argues the spirit of the law, love, remains immortal.
Red Cross activities supported arts and crafts and recreational programs in 102 military naval and Veterans hospitals last year.
The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. The sermon topic is The Cost of Church Membership. The 8. E. regional Iowa Women’s Guild fall meeting is set for Tuesday October 19 at Peace BE & R church in Rock Island Illinois with delegates Mrs Ted Givans and Mrs Henry Witthoft. Mr J Phillips is pastor.
Sabbath school begins Saturday at 2 p m with a sermon at 3 p m led by Pastor H E Coats. The Adventist denomination holds services on N Fifth Avenue, inviting community members to attend.
The schedule lists Sabbath services led by Basil G. McKee with Bible school at 10:00, Morning worship at 11:00 on the theme Being in the Way, Young people's meeting at 6:30, and Evening worship at 7:00. Monday 2:00 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mrs. J. M. Wilson’s home. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting at Elizabeth Dawson’s home.
Three morning masses are listed for the church at 7, 8, and 10 o clock with the 10 o clock service designated as the high mass. Reverend H J Cororan serves as pastor.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages Morning worship at 10 45 a m October 17 is Christian theme Sunday with sermon American Castles Organ preludes solos offertory and special music listed Evening services at 7 30 p m feature Dr Grossheim preaching The topics include The Messages of The Prophets and The Man Who Stirred Up Trouble
The Immanuel Lutheran church posts Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Divine worship at 10 30 a m. The text is John 3 3 23 with a theme Death. The sermon contrasts true believers and unbelievers in Christian life.
The Oct 17 1948 Christian Science lesson centers on the Doctrine of Atonement. The golden text cites Mark 10 45, about Jesus giving his life as a ransom. Selected Bible passages and Science and Health readings illustrate Christ healing, faith, and the spiritual basis of true religion.
In Christian view death is the beginning of eternal life through Christ Jesus. The Immanuel’s church invites visitors to worship at its corner West Jefferson and 8th Iowa Avenue, as Pastor H. J. Anger preaches about sin and salvation.
The Methodist Church announces a full day with morning worship at 10:45 led by Dr. Miller on Waiting for Miracles. Infant baptism and reception of members plus installation of church school officers and teachers. Evening service at 7:30 with Rev. Smith preaching. Music includes organ preludes and postludes, anthems, and offertories conducted by ministers Fred E. Miller and Walter A. Smith with organist John L. Yousling and music director Elouise Re Sorden.
The church holds Sabbath activities with a 9 45 a m Bible school and 10 45 a m worship service. Evening worship is at 6 30 p m with youth meetings. Special music features organ preludes and choral selections across services and a Wednesday junior choir and choir rehearsals under George Kerr and Melvin Hill with Helen Harvey at the organ.
Calvary Baptist invites all to attend Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening gospel service starts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise service led by Pastor Paul H. White.
Christian Bible school schedules morning worship at 9 45 with sermon titled Satisfy Your Hungers music includes Organ prelude Prelude in E Flat and Anthem Almighty God. solos by Arden Slickers and Eternal Spirit by the soloist. Wendell Rider directs music with Mrs Wendell Rider at the organ and Thomas Polk serving as minister.
Sunday services include Baptist 9 45 Sunday school 10 45 morning worship 6 30 youth fellowship 7 30 evening gospel service 7 30. Wednesday prayer service 8 30 and choir practice. Meeting of Board of Deacons. Morning service reading Psalms 7. Anthem wait on the Lord.
The Nolte church hosts The Supreme Gift evening service with congregational singing and a duet by Mrs. Chas. Dawson and Harold Walker. The message is The Pearl Merchant followed by a fellowship hour in the dining room. A Friendly Bible Class Wiener roast is planned at Woodrow Crone's, meet at 6 p.m. for transportation. Organist Mrs. Charles McConnell Ackley. Pastor Rev. Paul K. Wells.
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Evening evangelistic services with Rev and Mrs Shafer begin 7 45 p m daily. A youth service runs at 4 p m each weekday led by Pastor C F Gieselman.
During the pastor's absence Trinity Lutheran will hold Sunday school at 7:00 p.m and Sunday services at 7:30 p.m Sunday evenings with Rev Alton Koch of Mt Pleasant in charge All interested are invited to attend
The church lists Sunday events for the Christian Tabernacle including Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m sermons titled A Visit to the Carpenter s Shop and Selecting a Bride young peoples service at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with W J Stevens as pastor.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m announced by Milo J Phillips pastor The sermon titled The Cost Of Church Membership The Valley Aid delegates Mrs Lyle Conklin and Mrs Homer Mayer will attend the fall regional meeting of the S E Iowa Women's Guild in Rock Island at Peace E R Church
The Pratiriiff Flower Baptist church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with a 7:00 Young People service followed by a Gospel service at 7:30 p.m. Guest Rev. Phillip R. Hahorsen of Omaha will speak nightly from Oct. 17 through Oct. 22, with special vocal numbers and hymn chalk illustrations.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 with Esther Ellen Bauer pianist and Mrs Edgar Stewart chorister. Sermon titled The Home a Sanctuary. Fellowship dinner after services. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 in Federated church. Minister R Vernon Pike.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Rally day with a special sanctuary program for all departments after brief classes. Organist Miss Corinne Edmondson. Public worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Song of Songs as part two of six on Puzzling Books of the Bible. Duet Fred Pfeifer and Ed Tomlinson Whispering Hope arranged by Clyde Willard. Mrs. Larry Trotter to play Chanson du Matin Largetto Send Out Thy Light and Close to Thee. MYF 6:30. Young adult class Wiener roast Tuesday October 19 7:30 p.m. at Carl Roberts farm. WSCS circles meet Thursday October 21 Circle 1 Mrs Glen Miller Circle 2 Mrs Roy Wood. Choir practice Thursday 7:30.
West Chester Federated outlines Sabbath activities with John McDowell as superintendent Peggy McDowell as pianist Morning worship at 11 a.m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Bible study and prayer fellowship 8 p m on Wednesdays
Hiram Phillips, pastor, urges continued shining of believers as a symbol of Christ, noting the connection between spiritual discipline and church strength in a faith-filled cadence.
The church outlines worship on the first and third Sundays with morning and evening services. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with Max Waterhouse as Superintendent and 11 00 for morning worship led by Pastor Floyd A Smith. Evening worship follows at 7 30.
9 45 Sunday school Howard Mangold appointed as Sunday school Superintendent in a local church notices column.
10:00 Sabbath school and 11:00 Morning worship led by Dr P G Dykhuisen with S S M conducting. Encourages full attendance. Evening program Yo P GC UU at 6:30 p m chaired by Max M White of the congregation.
About 200 people greeted Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Grossheim and son Carl at a Presbyterian church basement reception from 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Local ministers and wives attended as guests. Harry Turner and Mrs. William Glassburner introduced the pastor and family. Music featured piano by Mrs. Edith Shields and violin by Rev. Walter Smith. Coffee table centerpiece was a rose bowl with candles. Multiple hostesses and assistants served guests and poured.
The Headliners girls 4 H club divides into Group I and Group II meeting at the leader Mrs Cloyee Stewart home. Officers include Mary Rita McLaughlin president Group I Carol Walker vice president Martha Gannon secretary treasurer Mildred Stewart reporter and Carol Booth historian Group II Janice Thompson president Joyce Stout vice president Sare Trotman secretary treasurer. Mary Galloway is reporter for Group I. Meetings are the second Monday for Group I and the fourth Monday for Group II. Twenty two girls attend with assistant leader Mrs Earl Galloway and Mrs Glenn Thompson. Contests and group singing occurred. refreshments were provided by Mildred and Mary Rita.
Ghosts balloons and Halloween favors set the scene at the St Joseph circle meeting held Thursday night at the home of Mrs Ed Herk. Co hosts were Mrs Felix Dougal Mrs Bernard Weiss and Gertrude Franzen. Prize winners included Mrs George Hora Lucy Dempsey Mrs Jack Fuhr Mrs Alex Geyock and Mrs Dougal. Next meeting will be with Mrs Gevock.
Sweep linoleum with a soft brush or dustless mop. Wring cloth from suds made with neutral soap. Use varnish or wax for finish. Cleaner for varnished linoleum may be a mix of linseed and turpentine in equal parts. Combine one part of this mixture with two parts paraffin oil.
The Church of the Nazarene organized in Pilot Point Texas in 1908 and the Washington church observed its fortieth anniversary. Mrs Hazel Sparrow read a sketch noting seven charter members, multiple pastors, and evangelists who served. The church purchased its building and parsonage, faced repairs, and produced local ministers including Luther Johnson and Herman Underwood.
Crawfordsville churches announce services and activities led by Reverend Le Roy Selby guest speaker at the 11 a.m. service with a Thank Offering. The W S C S notes meals, youth meetings, an evening worship, study sessions, and the first fall Men’s Brotherhood gathering at 8 p.m. All men welcome.
Sunday schedules list Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 60 special children story The Octopus and a sermon on The Dignity of Christian Character at the Methodist church with Rev Clifton Ott. Union service 7 30. Wednesday prayer and Bible study Fundamentals of the Christian Faith. Womens Missionary Society Thursday 2 00. Brighton Presbyterian worship and Lord's Supper by moderator Rev BD Ford. New Life Conference October 24 at Federated Presbyterian Crawfordsville led by Daniel Knox Ford.
The statement notes that swine are not susceptible to the bovine type of brucellosis, indicating a species-specific disease resistance.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Washington plans another year of service with support from the Community Chest. A $40 or more donation earns an inclusive activity ticket for the contributor or a family member. unused tickets may be given to a worthy girl. Membership is $1 for local and Iowa Districts, with various activity fees including swimming and inclusive activity access. Mrs. Charles R. Wilson answers questions about the YWCA program.
Patricia Carl daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Carl married Francis Carroll son of Mrs Margaret Carroll and the late John F Carroll in a Saturday Oct 2 1948 ceremony at St Mathias church Muscatine. The Rt Rev Msgr W L Hannon officiated with acolytes John Vorwerk and Joseph Frack. They plan to reside east of Columbus Junction after a wedding trip to Colorado and Wyoming.
Mrs. Lester Luckenbill was elected president of the Rural Women’s club at Thursday’s 2 p m meeting held at Mrs. Leo Marie’s home. Lloyd Humston was chosen vice president elect, and Mrs. William Bell will serve as secretary treasurer. Movies of the group were taken by Mrs. Carl Phillips as eleven members attended. The afternoon included social time with refreshments served by the hostess, helped by Mrs. William Marié, sr., and Mrs. Luckenbill.
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