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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
2
The Methodist Church of South accepts a plan for reunion with the Maphedis Episcopal Church South. The resolution calls for a secret ballot at the 1925 annual conferences. Delegates note the proposal moves toward organic union and will go to spring meetings for final action.
A garbled OCR page lists disparate religious services and sermon notes. It mentions Baptists, revival hymns, reform efforts, and multiple church events, with scattered references to Washington, Delaware, New York, and Foundry. Overall, it shows fragmented church activity and scheduling, lacking coherent narrative.
Fragmentary OCR text references a sermon by Dr Ulysses and names like Treal Wnd, Har ward srrer, and memorial o i gan. Readers are left with unclear details about service, boosters, ministers, and events at a local church.
A summer schedule is announced starting today and running through September 14 at the Ho ctreer Chiatian church located on Sixth 477 HS reers, southwest atootom urd som, detailing ongoing weekly services.
A reminiscence by William T. Ellis recounts two vivid Nazareth boyhood memories. A cave overlook and a Nazareth carpenter’s shop reveal Jesus as a real boy prepared by ordinary life. The piece argues childhood discipline, church attendance, and work shape his future ministry and emphasizes the value of a genuine boyhood.
Rev John Rigg appointed provincial leader of the Society of the Nazarene for the Washington province extending from Delaware to the District of Columbia and parts of nearby states. The annual convention will be held in Washington in September 1869 with morning sessions, revival missions, and an open air luncheon for members. details of the program are unfinished.
The Virginia State Bar association plans a virtual reorganization to boost member interest and influence in state affairs. Robert Art Tunstall of Norfolk was elected president, with W Cane Roanoke and others as officers and executive committee members. George Bryan, retiring president, presided at a banquet as principal speakers Joseph Taylor of Richmond and Rev W J Nelms of Washington DC addressed the gathering.
Alva W Taylor of Indianapolis secretary of the Disciples of Christ Temperance and Social Welfare will speak tomorrow at Vermont Avenue Christian Church on The Gospel of Social Reconciliation He helped prepare The Church and Industrial Reconstruction and The Steel Strike of 1913 He edited the Christian Century and will also lecture at the evening service The Columbia male quartet will sing Flower of Freedom in the morning and two numbers in the evening Taylor will address the Crusaders class of young women at Sunday school Also notes attendance by teacher Dr Wilmer Souder at a Bible class conference and a monthly church officers meeting with reports from committees and delegates from the Vermont Avenue church Chesapeake Area Conference attendance and course completions are listed for several members.
The Ret Panell a Poleing associ ate member of Marble College will occupy the pulpit of the Torst Congregational church tomorrow at 1 pm and 7 pm. He speaks on vital subjects from wide interests and is noted for leadership in Christian temperance and reform movements. He worked in Britain France and Germany during 1913 to 1949 and is a contributing editor and author.
Cadets from Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania and nearby states assemble at Port Monroe Virginia for the advance Coast artillery course. Training begins this week at the military camp with students listed from local districts and Virginia towns.
The Marine Band will give concerts at the Sylvan Theater near the Washington Monument base on Monday evenings from 6 to 8, starting next week. Col T C Breckenridge announces the Marine barracks will host the series, with the first concert tied to Station WCAP and May Gen Lejeune commandant. Regular Monday afternoon barracks concert ends but is replaced by Thursday performances at 4:30, while open air concerts stay at the Julie parks on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9.
Messages of friendship were exchanged after Guatemala’s president sent birthday and independence day felicitations to President Coolidge by cable. The exchange marked the opening of a new radio station at Puerto Barrios and expressed hope for stronger bilateral ties and mutual interests. The Guatemalan foreign minister and Secretary of State Hughes also corresponded on the matter.
The Rev John Moses, rector of St John's Georgetown, will lead a Sunset service at Holiday House tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The Girls' Friendly Society, guiding the project, supports the vacation home for boating women on the Alexandria Mount Vernon auto road. Miss Ruth Lange of Hartford will direct recreation at the house.
The Rev Dr Ze Barney T Phillipe named rector of Epiphany church will lead the 11 am service tomorrow his first in the pulpit He will also celebrate the daily eleven o clock Holy Communion The parish marks the churchs eighth anniversary dating to the first service in 1841 plans for the church on F Street began in 1843 and the building was completed in 1844 Notable worshippers have included Jefferson Davis Staunton Gorgas Pershing Lejeune and Senator Underwood.
Fifth The Rev John E Briggs will baptize candidates from Wilgon Avenue Baptist church Thursday evening. Vermont Avenue board of officers meets Thursday evening. Washington Congregation Friday evening services and Saturday morning at 10 oclock instead of 10 30. Rabbi Abram Simon absent Dr Simon Cohen will fill pulpit. New York venue prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 oclock.
The Phi Pella women’s national legal fraternity meeting at the General Federation of Women's Clubs headquarters adopted a resolution calling 115 members to take an active role in electing qualified judges and to promote women lawyers in leadership and professional spheres. A reception and dance for delegates and visitors followed the session.
Secretary of the Navy authorized sending the Virgin Islands and the Guantanamo bands to the United States for a series of public concerts. The 70 piece band, all natives of the Virgin Islands, is to arrive at Hampton Roads around December 12 aboard the Henderson. The visit aims to raise U S awareness of the Virgin Islands and will include free admission performances.
The Rev Freeley Rotter pastor of Metropolitan Presbyterian church will deliver the address tomorrow at 4 PM in Lincoln Park. George Havel presides and Mrs M R Moffat plays organ. Meeting under auspices of M A and nearby churches. Kenneth Baker to speak at Idylwood Presbyterian Church in the evening.
Protestant Bible class representatives from Washington gathered in Frederick Maryland for an annual conference promoting cooperative action. Opening services featured Mrs J M Dannon and Dr Joseph Apple of Hood College with greetings. Tomorrow morning programs will resume with religious leaders and sessions continuing into tomorrow night.
Seven Lutheran churches unite for an all city outing at Marshall Hall Tuesday. Christ English Georgetown St John St Marks Trinity Ritardate and Zion will feature singing and athletic contests. Each church sells tickets. Zion handles the wharf box office. Committee from Zion includes Hugh J T McDonald Charles A Lustig and Henry Manze.
Dr W WU Darby secretary of the Washington Federation of Churches preaches tomorrow morning at Metropolitan Methodist church. The service will be radiocast by WCAP. Subsequent broadcasts list First Congregational Marble Collegiate Reformed Church New York City July 13, Calvary Baptist Abbey Road Santist Church London July 20 and Mount Vernon Place Methodist Rev W A Lambeth pastor on July 27.
The Rt Rev Philip Cook bishop of Delaware will occupy the pulpit at Trinity church Third and C Streets NW tomorrow for two services. No 8 pm service this July August. Holy communion at 9 am and Sunday school at 9 45 am. He also preaches at the Peace Cross National Cathedral grounds tomorrow at 4 pm.
Baptism is planned for several men and children at 4 PM tomorrow at Old Shiloh Church House on L Street NW Between Sixteenth and Seventeenth Streets. In the evening a score or more communicants will receive the rite at the new church home on Ninth and P Streets NW. Rev Dr Waldron will administer baptism and communion and preach on The Rewards Promised by God to the Faithful. The service will be directed by Prof TH Ward with special music.
Fragmentary item from a Baptist story page mentions E Hez Swem and Daly with a reference to The Brown Trio performing at Cool House. It notes men singing for faithful congregations and a Deserting Disciples Centennial Bapt event linked to chapters 7 and 78. Entities include Washington, The Brown Trio, Daly, Hez Swem.
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