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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
3
An international uniform today scriptural lesson focuses on James chapters 1 and 2 and Matthew chapter 25 verses 34 to 46. The reading emphasizes moral choices and judgment in the Gospel tradition.
The lesson highlights James a man of faith whose faith is shown by works. It urges readers to study James 1 2 Matthew 25 34 46 and Matthew 7 15 27 and apply religion to daily life.
A preacher urges practical faith by sharing aid in Jesus name. He cites witnessing postwar Europe and Germany and England, urging readers to act as doers of the word by helping neighbors, offering sympathy and support to those facing criticism.
The speaker argues faith must be proven by deeds not words. James’ warning that faith without works is dead is applied to social issues like race, capital and labor. Resolutions fail unless Christians translate belief into daily action to solve problems.
A religious lesson urges faithful practice of Christianity to apply wisdom from God and the Golden Rule to real life. It cites Morrison on Christianity changing China and calls for communities to act on these teachings for tangible results.
The Scholler process now yields fermentable sugars at a Springfield Oregon plant under construction for about two years. When fully online, the facility will have an alcohol capacity of 500000 gallons per month.
Masses scheduled at seven eight and ten in the morning with the ten o clock service designated as high mass. Reverend H J Corocoran serves as pastor.
Morning worship at 9 45 and 7 45 services will be held at the WM Co. Sermon titled An Adventuring Church. Music includes The Bells of the Old Minister Prelude and Wendell Rider selected anthem with Shirley Dunlap at the organ. Thomas Polk serves as minister.
The church encourages everyone to attend with Bible school at 9 30 for all apes and worship at 10 45 in the morning and 7 30 for evening gospel service. Prayer and praise Wednesday led by Paul H White minister.
The First Presbyterian Church invites all to Sunday school at 9:45 and morning worship at 10:45 with Prelude Andante Religioso and Postlude Recessional. Esther Gerdes and Eleanor Huisman read, Vernon Witting leads as Superintendent. Helen Caldwell conducts the choir. Irene Wubbena plays the organ. T. E. White is minister. Evening worship features Hour of Happiness at 6:30 with Westminster Youth Fellowship and studies in the Youth Course. No member requirement for attendance.
Trinity Lutheran at 409 East Main hosts Mission Sunday on October 26 with services at 11 A. M. and 3 P. M. Guest speakers are Rev. Max T. Jank of Wellman and Rev. C. Thomas Spitz of Marengola. No Sunday School or Bible Class this Sunday. Pastor J. H. Beiderweiden, 409 E. Main St. Phone 247.
The Church of Nazarene invites worshipers with Sunday school at 9 45 A M for all ages led by Supt Mrs Golda Gault. Morning worship at 11 A M, Young Peoples meeting at 645 P M, evangelistic service at 730 P M, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 P M. Pastor C F Gieselman promises congregational singing special songs and inspirational Gospel messages.
Jefferson and South Town Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a.m. Divine worship at 10 30 a.m.
The October 26 1947 lesson sermon for Christian Science Churches centers on Probation After Death. The golden text from John 5 25 proclaims the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and live. The readings include Bible citations and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Young people gather at the parsonage for an evening service at 7:00 PM. The sermon theme is Safe Looking Firmly Forward. All are invited to come and worship led by L. M. Bleichweht.
Morning worship at 10:45 with Dr. Miller preaching on Religion With a Difference. Youth Fellowship at 5:30 PM. Evening service at 7:36 PM with Miller again. Young Adult Group at 8:00 PM. Organ preludes and offertories accompany hymns and anthems led by Mr Mrs Milo T. Serden and Organist John L. Yousling. Directors and ministers listed.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed schedules morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon on Our Protestant Mission. Sunday school starts at 10 a m and Reformation Sunday is observed. Youth Fellowship meets Thursday evening at 7330 in the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson. Milo J Phillips pastor. Washington
The schedule lists Sunday services 9:45 Sunday school 10:45 morning worship 6:30 and evening services 7:30, plus 7:30 Wednesday prayers and music. It notes melody pieces, sermons by Rev Maurice Blanchard, and offerings. Youth fellowship events include a Halloween party Monday night and Young Adults party Tuesday night. Pastor Paul K Wells leads the church.
The schedule lists morning worship at 9 45 A M with sermon on Maturity in Christ, a 11 00 A M Young Peoples service, an evangelistic service at 6 30 P M, a 7 59 P M sermon When the Storm Clouds Break, and a Tuesday 8 00 P M midweek prayer meeting led by Pastor W P Stevens.
A United Presbyterian Bible school hosts worship at 9 45 A M and 10 15 A M later. UPCU meetings begin 6 30 P M with an evening service at 7 20 P M. On Monday Dr P G Dykhuizen Synodical Superintendent of Missions for the Iowa synod leads the first in a series of Evangelism studies with a large class expected. Wednesday features a regular Midweek Prayer Service at 7 30 P M.
The true Eskimo dog is a native of Greenland and Labrador. It closely resembles the gray wolf and is believed to be a domesticated species of wolf.
Grace Hill moves Sunday school and morning worship times with Grace Hill 11:00 am and New Haven 9:45 am on Sunday. Oct 29 7 pm Father and Son Banquet at New Haven with Ladies aid serving and Grace Hill ladies in charge. Tickets from Nelson Woodford Luers or Rev Floyd A Smith pastor.
Sunday Bible school at 11:00 with Woodrow Wilson quote. Morning worship with special music by a girls trio. Evening service at 7:30. Prayer and praise service at 8:30. Merle Booth is pastor and invites all to attend. Cliff Reeves listed as Supt. 19:60 appears as a line from the ad.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by John McDowell with Peggy McDowell at the piano. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a message about faith and salvation. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. with Rev. Pike. Prayer meeting Wednesday at the parsonage with Pastor Hiram Phillips.
Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m sermon topic Our Protestant Mission observing Reform Sunday This week at St Pauls. Meeting Wednesday Oct 29 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Omer Crawford. Love is blind especially self love Milo J Phillips Pastor
Public worship at 11 o clock. Junior MYF meets at 6 30 p.m. Senior MYF at 7 30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Madonna parish church announces youth activities and service times.
R Vernon Pike minister presides over Sunday school at 10:00 Esther Ellen Bauer is pianist Robert Stephens serves as superintendent Mrs Edgar Stewart leads the choir with Mary Ann Bauer as pianist Vernon conducts the hymn Awake Thou That Sleepest Youth Fellowship meets at 6:00 P M Evening worship at 7:36 with a sermon The Trees of God services are held at the Federated church Monday evening the Youth Fellowship will hold their October meeting
Missionary Maurice Blanchard of the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society will speak Sunday at the First Baptist Church. He has served in South India and is on furlough studying at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Morning topic India Today. evening program includes India moving pictures.
A Halloween party for young people from both churches is set for 7 30 in the Methodist church. The Stewards meet for prayer and conference at 7 30 on Wednesday evening.
Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 10 A M led by Joseph Jones Supt. Morning worship at 11 A M. Junior groups 6 30 P M. Evening services 7 30 at Methodist church. FEDERATED PRESBYTERIAN Bible school 9 45 A M topic Living Our Religion. Morning worship 1 P M sermon Why New Life Is Needed. Juniors 6 30 P M sponsors Mrs Monson and Mrs Waters. Charles Millson to speak on India work. Union service 7 30 at Methodist church led by Rev Clifford Ott. Bible study 7 30 Wednesday on THE REVELATION Daniel Knox Ford Minister.
Mrs. Lester Willey hosted the October meeting of the Fortnightly Child Study Group Section One. Twenty members attended with two guests, Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Bruce Lipscomb. Mrs. George Kerr announced the club anniversary dinner on Tuesday evening November 4 at the Methodist Church.
Mission Sunday program at Trinity Lutheran features two speakers Rev Max T Jank and Rev C Thomas Spitz. Services begin 11am and 3pm with special offerings for missions and a dinner served by the ladies for members and visitors. Rev Jank hails from Wellman and Rev Spitz from Macengo Iowa.
Women of the Wyman Community club will host a short program and box supper at 7 30 Wednesday evening Oct 29 at Wyman schoolhouse. Each woman is touring a box. Public invited.
A historical note asserts the swordfish can achieve speeds near 60 miles per hour, marking it as one of the ocean's or fastest swimmers.
Mrs Harold Johnson led the Lincoln PTA adult education study group at the high school with guest speaker Mrs Charles Wilson detailing girls' YW activities and benefits. Supt W A Erbe offered school-based insights as the group planned a November 24 meeting in room 115 with topics on home and school disagreement.
Mrs. Leo Marie presiding for the first time as president of the Rural Women's club appointed committees for the year. The meeting with 17 members included reports from retiring president Mrs. Carl Phillips and retiring secretary Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck. Committee members on program and entertainment were listed, followed by a pink and blue show.
Friendship Night was held last evening at the Masonic temple with nearly 200 attendees. Guest officers included Mrs. Cecil Walker of Brighton as worthy matron and Marion Stransky of Kalona as worthy patron. The ceremony featured elaborately conducted degrees, a solo by Mrs. Foster Bagge, and a social hour with yellow and green Worthy Grand Matron colors displayed.
In a social note the hostess Mrs. Leo Matte and Mrs. Phillips honored Mrs Marie Jr. and Mrs. Doyle Jarrard. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. C Rhodebeck. The November meeting will be at the Claud Rhodebeck home.
The Hi-Ores, a new 4-H girls club, was organized last night with eleven girls from Highland and Oregon townships and their mothers attending at the Milford McCreedy home. Ruth Foster explained the program. the club named Hi-Ores and set the second Saturday monthly as meeting day. next gathering is Nov 8 with Mrs. Ben Harrison and Mrs. Milford McCreedy as leaders.
Lexington Circle met Wednesday with 11 members for a noon cooperative turkey dinner in Lexington. Guests included Mrs. Robert Stephens Mrs. Allison Maas and Mrs. Merle Brinning. Honorary member Mrs. Elsie Norman attended while Mrs. June Gardner was ill. Next meeting set for November 5 with Mrs. James Patterson. A Hardtime party is planned for Friday October 31 at the schoolhouse with a sack lunch.
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