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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1926
Page
4
Numerous congregations plan baptism and reception of new members tomorrow across Walnut Street Baptist Lutheran Lutheran and other churches. Sermons cover topics from The Great Love of God to Translating the Word into Life and the Outside Looking In with choir numbers and special musical offerings.
Mrs Georges Woodall, wife of the church pastor, will address the annual bank offering for the Woman's Home Missionary Society of St Pauls. The Upper Iowa conference aims to elect a president as the northeastern quarter of the state convenes.
Leola Strope, a teacher at Haas High, will open a six months Bible study course at First Presbyterian Church starting Sunday evening. A Scofield Bible class resumes next week at 7 30 p m. A new Bible class for men 21 and older starts Sunday at 9 a m led by Dr A R Mavariney.
A compact study in Galatians from Alvin Bell's The Gist of The Bible Book by Book, showing Paul defending justification by faith over the works of the law. It traces liberty through Galatians to Romans, with key verses about faith and emancipation from Mosaic constraints. The piece outlines three crosses as a metaphor for Christian endurance and victory.
Rev Dr Edward Charles Russell rector of St Ann s Episcopal church argued in Wissermia that modern life fears spiritual loss to materialism. He said the church should restate Christ s unchanging message in contemporary language to preserve faith without new doctrine. He urged upholding the strong loving Christ as guide to love joy peace and eternal life.
New York, Dec. 4 Rev C Everett Wagner, at West Side Methodist Church, argues hatreds bind people more than love. He says antiprohibitionists and fundamentalists split within, while modernists oppose them. Ku Klux Klan shows intra-group dissension yet draws members through hatred of others. He warns churches educate for distrust with too many no trespassing signs instead of paving wholesome paths.
Three denominational leaders will speak at a missions conference of Methodist Episcopal churches of Waterloo and vicinity at Grace Church. Dr M P Burrows will open the morning meeting with prayer and talks on church work and local church duties followed by lectures on education, organization, and financial plans. A fellowship supper closes the day with Epworth League supervision and an evening address.
Pupils under Rabbi A Slutsky present a Chanukah program at 3 pm Sunday in Sloane Wallace school auditorium. Opening address by Rabbi Slutsky. Performances include lighting candles, songs, English speeches, violin solos, and group chorus with parts by Arthur Slutsky Bessie Slutsky Esther Siegel Louis Pres and others.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church to stage Universal Bible Sunday with disciples impersonated. Dr Earl A Tidman to preach The Power of the Gospel as the young people's choir under Max Noah debuts with Hosanna and other selections.
The service outlines a full religious program with sermons by Dr. M. P. Burns of Philadelphia at several churches. A religious drama The Glow Unseen by Verna Jay will be staged by the Verne Jay players, with a long cast listing local participants. Other churches feature sermons, anthems, solo numbers, Bible displays, and Universal Bible Sunday recognitions.
Sunday services will include reception of members and baptism at morning worship. Dr J A R Macartney will preach on The Most Misunderstood Word in the Bible with scripture by Hittle Jane Bickenbach. Mrs Emily Cutler Coulstock sings a contralto solo The Voice in the Wilderness and the anthem Adore and Be Still with violin. Evening sermon theme is Seven Significant Signs of the Times Furnished by the Jews with anthem God Is Love.
Cornerstone of Trinity Church will be placed at 2 20 p m Sunday marking the new Trinity American Lutheran church project with a program moved indoors if weather fails. Mayor Glenn Thibitts and Dr Wark A Teondman of the Waterioo Minister in Association will attend along with other city and church representatives. Rev Fr Werhert Moehlmann serves as pastor.
Rev Dr Minot Simons preached on The Meaning of Life at Al Souis Unitarian church, noting a growing hunger for philosophy of religion. He urged focusing on creative serviceful deeds that advance humanity rather than seeking salvation alone, calling quiet duty a noble teamwork.
New York as Advent begins Rev Charles V Conner urges worshipers to Know Christ better, likening Pilate to modern power brokers. He laments America’s titles and Armistice Day neglect, praising Christ as true king though not welcomed by universities or clubs.
Salmon Falls New Hampshire town faces possible collapse as Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company votes to sell or lease assets. The woolen mill, a 104 year old anchor employing 30 workers, may close within days, threatening the town’s livelihoods and housing. In Iowa, Rubern Atkinson elected for 33rd year as superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school board.
Fragmented notice lists multiple hosts and locations for Bible study groups with times around 2 30 pm and mornings. Several names and addresses appear, including Mrs W A Dobson and Mrs J W Mercer, with dates in a busy schedule. The text also mentions a virtual Siberia temperature note stating 82 degrees in winter and 102 in summer.
Northfield Minnesota report on Olaf college celebrating a newly opened music hall funded by the St Olaf choir. The 60 student chorus earns funds for the school, tours nationally, and prioritizes ensemble Bach works with eight part vocal arrangements. The group plans English and German pieces plus a tour to New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Minneapolis.
Herbert Gould of Chicago will be the baritone soloist for Handel's The Messiah presented by Cornell College oratorio society with help from the conservatory orchestra. The event occurs in Cornell chapel on Sunday afternoon December 12. Gould previously appeared here last year and returns for a second Cornell appearance alongside Ann Burmeister Ruth Pingerton and Prof. John L. Conrad. The 200-voice chorus and a strong orchestra under H. W. Baltz promise a highly successful production by the twenty second annual performance.
John Rockey died at his farm south of New Hartford after years of asthma and complications. The 67 year old resident, who came from Rack Grove, Tl 46 years ago, will be buried Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church. He leaves a widow, one son Alva of Cedar Falls, and a granddaughter in Cedar Falls.
Parkersburg Ta Dec 4 Oakdale camp Royal Neighbors of America held annual meetings Thursday evening. Officers chosen for the coming year include Viola Kemmerer oracle Margaret Brings past oracle Pearl Thrasher vice oracle Margaret Conn recorder Floy Card receiver Catherine Christensen chancellor Tretta Lawrence inner sentinel Ruth May guitar sentinel Liki Card musician clan.
Shell Rock Iowa December meeting of the American Legion auxiliary elected officers: President Queen Zeek, vice president Flossie Bowen, secretary Tn Hartwig, treasurer Auguste Flipper, chaplain Mae Renwing, Sargeant at arms Dora Culver, historian Darlas Ward. Missionary terms cut Siam climate forces change.
The Bookman's Monthly Score for December lists three new titles including E. Barrington's Perdita and Warwick Deeping's Sorrel and Son. Other reads span Helen of Troy, An American Tragedy, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes while essays by Samuel Crothers are recommended. A separate note covers a two-class constitution reference list by the American Bar Association.
Warsaw December 4 reports from Kovno say the Lithuanian government has proclaimed a state of siege across Lithuania after detecting a Communist plot to overthrow the government.
Mrs Robert Barrett formerly Katherine Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs D Elis of Charles City will publish a new book in London England The Himalayan Letters of Gypsy Davy and Lady Ba The work recounts 16 months in the Himalayas with ponies guides yaks and camping gear illustrated with colored maps priced at 5 dollars and described as both art and original travel material The Barretts are currently in England.
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