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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1929
Page
10
Prohibition law will be debated at the Union service with speakers and musical interludes from First Presbyterian and Universalist groups. Morning sermons cover salvation, denominational union, and biblical themes at multiple churches, with choirs and soloists providing musical offerings.
Fragment from Wellington Mackenzie in the Toronto Globe references a nostalgic valley scene with cottages orchards and streams. The text recalls memory of a valley of rest near London with lingering enchantment and a fragmentary note about Roman wall remains.
A reflective verse describes workers longing for a patch of grass a garden rooms and homes of their own as the daily toil yields dreams of sturdy four walls, flowers, curtains, and bright furnishings. The poem frames happiness as attainable through modest domestic assets.
The newly formed Iowa Catholic Historical Society launched a state campaign in February to recruit members and gather books, letters, manuscripts, relics, and photos. Incorporated in 1924 in Dubuque, it aims to publish Catholic history of the region and record lives of early missionaries, with a Dubuque headquarters and support from Catholic orders across the state.
Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian schedules two services to honor the theme Then Almighty Father. Morning worship will feature a children's talk titled A Story of Lincoln and Valise. In the evening the discourse centers on Ira D. Sankey and the Ministry of Song with Dr. J A Laure leading all services.
New York February 9 Rev Robert W Norwood warned that New York is full of nasty cynicism and unbelievers who threaten the nation’s future. He urged churchmen and believers to resist this influence while noting the current religious struggle mirrors past conflicts. He said modern doubt stems from world wars and may lead to finding God or to cynicism about life and mankind as tragedy.
In New York on February 9 Rev. Ralph W. Lockman of Madison Avenue M E Church argued that a union of Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal churches can be achieved if lay leaders want it. He blamed ecclesiastical machinery for delays while noting laity tire of divisions and countless church bodies. He stressed that differences in doctrine do not justify separate existence and urged churches to contribute meaningfully to religious life.
A fragment from Barbara Young appears in the New York Times reflecting a speaker calling to a lost lamb. The verse conveys fear, longing, and the journey to recover the lamb, with imagery of darkness, shelter, and a tired hearth.
A religious roundup features sermons at First M E church on Avraham Lincoln's spirit led by Dr J Arthur Waling with an anthem The Voice is the Wilderness and offertory solo Just for Today. Central Christian hosts Rev Lew C Harris on Me First with How Beautiful Upon the Mountains. First Baptist introduces Tyan Ryle and Boy Scouts. fireside sermons at Kensgy's service. and a Westminster program on Paul the Jew with music and a play Pharoh's Daughter. Several churches publish lessons and concerts as part of a weekend of spiritual programs.
Increasing business prompts reorganization in Waterloo district. Waterloo gains I W Weddle as district engineer A C Berger as toll engineer and H A Smith as tool inspection engineer joining four existing staff. New church authorization at Roland Norwi gian congregation plans Gothic structure seating 868.
Revered hymnist John Ellerton 1826 1893 is profiled as a prolific hymn writer and translator. The article notes fifty original hymns ten Latin translations and the Nantwich choral festival link. Ellerton kept hymns in the public domain never copyrighted them and valued church praise above self. He died with hymn lyrics flowing from his lips and Matthew Arnold praised him as a leading hymnologist.
A humorous sketch recalls a new baby, rising costs, and an icy sidewalk trap. A portly, stern man lectures two boys on Sabbath propriety, slips on the hidden ice, and falls, provoking bemused laughter from nearby children. The incident exposes contradictions between dignity and folly.
A fragmented passage describes a singer returning from No Man's Land seizing pride in music. a muleteer at a filling station cries for high tests. a mother hires an ignorant housekeeper for low wages. a man parades patriotism while breaking laws. an elderly woman mocks aging glamour with rouge and permed hair, revealing social pretenses.
Westminster Drama League presents the biblical play Pharaoh's Daughter with 25 cast members led by Nadine Hetchel as the title role Kh Demonstration of Egyptian scenes includes Prince Moesis Rameses and Miriam. Truman DeRoame directs. The event occurs tomorrow at Westminster Church auditorium starting 7 30 PM as the first in a series.
New Haven, Feb 9 Rev. Elmore M. McKee of Yale Church of Christ urged studying history to retain belief in both the transcendence and immanence of God. He spoke at Battell Chapel on the value of learning from history, ancestry, and eras like Killingworth Saybrook Branford to gain perspective amid a fast moving, prosperous age.
A physician endorses Thoxine as a non narcotic cough remedy claiming instant relief by a different mechanism. It targets the internal cause, is pleasant and safe for all ages, and is sold by Robert Drug Co and J Miller among others with a money back guarantee.
The readable lines touch on a chorus of names and phrases about faith and struggle. A lingering sense of devotion, history, and reward is suggested as the speaker seeks nearness to the eternal God. The fragment resembles a meditation or sermon fragment from a period newspaper page.
New York on February 9 Reverend Paul Scherer preached at Trinity Lutheran Church on the slow growth of Christianity. He blamed a traffic problem within the faith, noting many point fingers at ministry, church, or message, and urged Christians to stop taking wrong turns and focus on reform to allow Christianity to progress without constant snarl.
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