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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1939

Page

3

Baptists Prepare Rally and Promotion Day Activities

The Cedar Falls Calvary Baptist church announces Rally and Promotion Day with services in the Bible School and regular worship. Maxine Rasmusson and her mother will read selections, Jack Rasmusson will participate, and Rev. I. Fred Mund will preach two messages on “The Most Important Question Anyone Can Ask” and “If Christ Came to Washington Iowa.”

Bible School Charen Cert Mcrimba Maxine Rasmusson Elmer Rasmusson Cedar Falls Jack Rasmusson I. Fredmund Christ Washington Iowa

Rally Day Plans Highlight Uxusville Church Notices

Sabbath School at 10, morning worship at 11 with Dr J W Bickett of Newton possible. Y P C U at 6 30 led by Jane Maxwell. Junior evening service 7 30. Junior Missionary Society Tuesday 4 pm. Mid week service Wednesday 8 pm. Rally Day Oct 1 planned. Public worship 11 with theme The God of Hope. Epworth League 6 30. Ref welcomes old and new friends. The Union Service at United Presbyterian Church.

J. W. Bickett Newton Jane Maxwell Junior Missionary Society J. W. Rich God of Hope Epworth League Reb. E. E. Voss

Paul’s Evangelical Valley Service Schedule

Valley Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. Morning worship at 3:15 p.m. Pastor Carl W. Klein leads the service.

Ss’. Paul's Evangelical Valley Carl W. Klein

White Lake Drying Pattern in Gobi Desert Noted

In the Gobi Desert a feature known as White Lake dries about every decade leaving a white salt crust. The article describes this rare recurring evaporation cycle and its naming from the salt-covered surface.

White Lake Gobi Desert

Isaiah Foretells Birth of the Messianic King

A devotional study of Isaiah 7 14 and 9 1 7 explains the virgin birth God with us light in darkness and the Names Deeds of the coming Messiah. It links the Old Testament prophecy to Christ's first coming and anticipates His second coming with a call to faith.

Christ Isaiah Bethlehem Robert Dick Wilson God Christ Jesus Earth John Lord Jesus

Truth grows from work and patient observation

Ruskin argues truth is learned through practice not debate and that one solid truth leads to many more. He urges that the assertion of truth be gentle and enduring rather than forceful.

Christian Science Sunday Service and Lesson Sermon

Services will be held Sunday at 11 at the church on S. Lowa Ave with the public invited. The Lesson Sermon on Reality in all Churches of Christ Scientist cites Isaiah 64 4 and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Organist and soloists featured with music by Parker.

S. Lowa Ave Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Promotion and Rally Day at Cedar Falls church services

Regular services Sunday led by Rev. J Fredmund with morning and evening sermons. Promotion Day features Bible school awards and special music by Cedar Falls musicians, followed by a combined young people meeting and an evening service titled I Christ Came To Washington Iowa. The public is invited to all events and organ and instrumental selections accompany the worship.

the Bible School Bible School C. V. Brown Wayne Kendrick Sup's Maxine Rasmusson Elmer Rasmusson Jack Rasmusson Cedar Falls Iowa Christ Washington Gillette Maxine Hasmusson Kilmer Rasmusson C. H. Gabriel Schubert Mendelssohn

United Presbyterian Plans Worship Services and Hymns

The United Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath worship at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. with a sermon on My Favorite Psalm and The Honeymoon Series first message The Courtship. Preparatory messages by Rev. W W Hemphill and Rev. Vernon Butler. evening service with special music and remembrances.

Hemphill Ainsworth Vernon Butler Keota Kingdom of Jesus Christ Wm. M. Nichol

Behold the Lamb of God Becomes May Theme at Local Church

The Church of Christ urges all members to support Christian work with a fair share of time and funds. Services listed include Bible School at 9 45 worship at 10 45 May theme Behold the Lamb of God with 6 20 Christian Endeavor and 7 30 Evening Worship. Sermon titled A Generous Proposition Rejected by Pastor Vernon H Carter.

C. A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Wilmerauderman Virgil Earls Vernon H. Carter

Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Services

The notice invites worship at 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m with evening service at 7 30 p m led by D Alexander Warren in Philadelphia Pa The evening sermon is The Uttermost Morning service features John Applegate and D Warren Junior Christian Endeavor led by Marie Blattner Music includes Parry Anthem God A Love Shelley's Offertory Scherzo Bartlett Kolo and organ pieces.

Bible School John Applegate Alexander Warren Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Marie Blattner Parry Shelley Offetory Scherzo Bartlett Kolo “the Blind Ploughman A Clark

Babies Cry at Birth Then Silent for Months

A row from a medical note discusses newborn crying behavior noting babies may cry immediately after birth but some do not shed tears for up to three months as tear glands develop.

Organ Prelude and Postlude at Church Service

Doris Leffler performs organ pieces including March and Solo Im a Pilgrim. Mrs Henry S Shields directs with F W Eastwood as minister in the church program.

I’m A Pilgrim Marston Doris Leffler Root Henry S. Shields F. W. Eastwood

Trinity Lutheran Services and Sunday School

Trinity Lutheran Church at 302 KB on 2nd St holds services at 9 15 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 led by Pastor Wm F Krueger.

Wm. F. Krueger

Foursquare Gospel Sunday Schedule and Sermons

The church hosts 9:30 Sunday School and 10:45 morning worship with the sermon Onward Christian Soldiers. Crusaders meet at 6:15 followed by Evangelistic service at 7:30 with the sermon Eternal Life. Midweek teaching and preaching on Tuesday and Thursday, Wednesday prayer, and a weather permitting Saturday park service. Pastor W. J. Stevens welcomes all.

Crusaders Eternal Life W. J. Stevens

Christ Rest and Peace Offered by Local Nazarene Church

The Church of the Nazarene invites families to services and worship events led by Pastor James F. Morris. Sabbath School starts at 10:00 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., N.Y.P.8 service at 6:29 p.m., evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., and mid week prayer on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Christ James FB. Morris

A M E Church Sermon and Election Report

The A. M. E. church held a Sunday service schedule with 10 00 a m Sunday school and 11 00 a m sermon preached by Rev A L Preston who was returned to the Washington and Fairfield circuit The Washington church elected officers on Thursday at 7 00 pm Members and friends are urged to attend on the Lord's day Midweek prayer will be at the Turner residence assisted by Emma Black Eleanor Turner and A L Preston Pastor.

A. L. Preston Washington Fairfield Washington and Fairfield Theodore Turner Emma Black Fleanor Turner

St Pauls Evangelical Schedule for Sunday Worship

St Pauls Evangelical church will hold morning worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 20 a m The Young Peoples League meets at 7 20 p m all in the church program for the day

Washington Ami Young Peoples League

Rally Day Prompts Busy Fall in Country Churches

At Bethel and Cotter churches fall activities begin with Rally Day. Sunday schools target full attendance, Christian Endeavor groups meet, and morning services feature sermons on life and faith. Rev Dr Alexander Warren will speak at Cotter's 7:30 p.m. service.

Christian Endeavor Societies All Bethel Bethel Hasking Church Alexander Warren Department of Evengeliem Board of National Missions Cotter Friendly Church Christian Endeavor Department of Evangelism

Inspiring Message Expected at Columbus Junction Convention

In the afternoon Dr. Warren is slated to speak at the district Sunday school convention in Columbus Junction. Rev. M. A. Robeson, pastor, will lead the event and deliver the opening remarks.

Dr. Warren Columbus Junction M. A. Robeson

New Haven Aid Society Plans Sept 21 Session

The New Haven Aid Society meets on Thursday Sept 21 in an all day session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gordon. Work will be done on the White Cross Quota. Next Sunday at 9:30 Bible school and a pleasant friendly atmosphere. The contest closes next Sunday with close attendance last week. aim to grow it. Morning worship at 10:30 with theme Gods Rights Mal 8 8. sermon by Rev Mrs M L Dewey.

New Haven Aid Society Glenn Gordon White Cross Howard Mangold M. L. Dewey Dewey

Sunday services and fall communion at Federated church

Sunday School at 10:00. Morning worship at 11:00 with the message Making Dreams Come True. Evening service at 7:30 led by Pastor George C. Pennington. Fall communion observed at 11:00 in October. J. B. Pollock, pastor.

Federated Church George C. Pennington West Chester

Prairie Plower Baptist Church Service Schedule

The Prairie Plower Baptist Church announces a 10:00 A.M. Bible school and 11:00 A.M. worship with preaching. The third quarter missionary offering is at the service. Pastor EK Strong invites worship next Lord's Day and emphasizes time and eternity. Howard Benn, Superintendent. Vernon H. Carter, Pastor.

Prairie Plowerr Baptist Co. EK. Strong Bible School Christian Endeavor Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

Rally Day and Homecoming at Huskies School

Sunday features Rally Day starting 9 34 with department talks and offerings for the Board of Christian Education. A potluck dinner at 12 30 precedes an afternoon program at 2 30 led by Rev Gilbert Voorhie of the Synod of Iowa. Address and letters from absent friends expected.

Board of Christian Educcation Gilbert Voorhie D. D Huskies Synod of Iowa FF. Chapman

Cy nicle Society schedules and Welsh services listed

On Friday September 22 the Cy nicle Society meets at 7 20 p m with an interesting program. Sunday September 24 Welsh service 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Junior Society 7 39 p m C E Society 7 30 p m Leader Mrs Howell Rees Mogfsh service 8 90 pp Monday class meeting prepares for World Wide Communion October letter David C Davies

Cynicle Society M. C. E. Society Howell Rees David C. Davies

Ainsworth Churches Invite Community to Services

The notice invites residents to Sabbath school at ten, Children’s Day program starting at eleven, and a youth hour followed by a union evening service in the US church. Rev Coggeshall is to speak and Rev W H Hemphill signs as pastor, expressing hope for a large, worshipful audience.

See America First Phrase Origin Traced to Railroad Promo

The slogan See America First emerged in late 1914 and gained traction through 1917 as European travel halted. The National Park Service promoted it for parks, hotels, and railroads, with W A Wadleigh of the Denver and Rio Grande cited as its origin.

National Park Service Interior Department W. A. Wadleigh Denver & Rio Grande Railroad

Alesch Talks Neutrality and War Stance in Iowa

Des Moines column features Gustave Alesch of Plymouth County, a veteran state representative raised near Luxemburg. He supports democracy, opposes sending troops to Europe, and backs neutrality while ready to defend the U S if invaded. The piece also notes dairy tax receipts and Iowa farm policy along with Treasurer Bagley’s revamped office and remarks by Lt. Gov. Hickenlooper.

Des Moines IDPA Gustave Alesch Plymouth County Luxemburg France Germany Alesch Treasury United States Europe Gus Hitler W. G. C. Bagley B. B. Hickenlooper

Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown Tonight

Des Moines Jews and others observe Yom Kippur starting at sundown with a 24 hour fast and penitential prayers. The day, called a challenge toward a better life, emphasizes prayer and repentance over ceremonial display. Des Moines synagogues plan special services tonight and Saturday.

Des Moines

Webber Faces U S Embezzlement Charge

John F. Webber 25 surrendered his attorney’s certificate amid disbarment proceedings and was taken into custody in Des Moines after a federal grand jury indicted him for embezzling funds from the Federal Land Bank of Omaha and federal farm mortgage accounts while serving as its attorney.

Ottumwa John F. Webber Joes Moines Webber Wapello County Quam Wa Federal Land Bank Tyngs Federal Land Bank of Omaha

Captain Bligh Reaches Kupang After Mutiny Castaway

Captain Bligh landed in his open boat at Kupang Timor after the mutinous Bounty crew cast him adrift. The port has shengee but little since.

Captain Bligh Kupang Timor Bounty

Cleanliness by the Mule in Daily Household Chores

The average American housewife washes a portion of dishes and scrubs extensive laundry each year, highlighting the domestic burden and routine cleaning expected of women.

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