Musical service anticipated at two churches Sunday
A busy Sunday page features sacred concerts by a seminar y quartet from Springfield and the Hutchins duo performing Birds of the Bible at Grace M E church Immanuel Lutheran hosts a children’s day program with a playlet baptism and a biblical drama while many churches list sermons and musical numbers across First Lutheran Grace M E and others including First Presbyterian Walnut Street Baptists Plymouth Congregational and Christ Episcopal plus a dedication at Spiritual Church of Christ Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Springfield
Immanuel, Lutheran Church
Charles Bowman Hutchins
Grace M. E. Church
St Paul's M. E
Tri-M
Church of the Brethren
First Presbyterian
Thomas FR. Niven
Seaver
Leo Olson
Stainer
Margaret Hellen
Stables
Walnut Street Baptist
Warren L. Steeves
Lord and My Redeemer
Dud
Bischoss
Worothy Wilbur Nash
Frank Crofoot
Bethel Prayer League
Rev
W. GC. Welford
Merriman
Dmobile
William. Hardcastle
Plymouth
Congregational Church
Gleaners Choir
Immanuel Untheran
A. H. Semmann
Linden M. FE
Spiritual Church of Christ Truth
Franklin Street
Ethel Post
Miami
Fla
Plymouth Congregational
Joseph
Burton Avenue Baptist
Oliver M. Wargy
Gusty Days and Sunlit Peace in a Gardener's Verse
A reflective poem portrays a man enduring a gusty day of sun and rain. Winds shake the pane, then clouds part to reveal a bright spell of peace. The speaker notes life’s trials and joys, comparing weather to enduring personal storms that yield to moments of grace and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Mary
Our Father in Heaven theme of life and service
New York on June 15 Rev Charles N Lathrop quoted the lord s prayer as the heart of personal religion at Church of St Mary the Virgin He described the prayer as derived from the sacred heart saying Our Father means we are children of a loving father and brothers and sisters in service and helpfulness across all human relations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedan Heights
A. Montanus
Perry
Millwaukee
Cedar Height
Community Presbyterian
J. A. Laurie
New York
Charles N. Lathrop
Department of Christian Social Service
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Gospel Converts Savages in Congo, Missionary Says
Harold A Wentworth, an African Inland Mission missionary, told Calgary Baptist church that the gospel reaches the hearts of Congo natives more easily than those of civilized whites. He cited hundreds of Africans transformed from cannibals and witch-doctor worship to people with outlooks similar to Americans, noting a transforming power at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belgian Congo
Harold A. Wentworth
African Inland Mission
Calgary
America
God Dwells Within Heart in Carman Poetry Reference
Bliss Garman notes the poem God is Near and the speaker finds divinity in nature. The obituary records Mr Carman dying last Saturday June 3, born April 15, 1861 in New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carman
New Brunswick
Youth Sunday Delights Three Churches
Three churches Graves Memorial United Brethren Westminster Presbyterian and First Methodist Sunday Schools plan programs for Youth Sunday across morning and evening services. Rev Lew Harvis and Dr J Arthur Young headline sermons with choirs and solos at First Methodist and Trinity American Lutheran, while Westminster Graves and United Congregational host varied offerings including children’s day activities baptism and membership rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Graves Memorial United Brethren
Westminster Presbyterian
First Methodist Sunday Schools
Central Christian
Arthur Russell
Lew
Harvis
Shelley
Ida Harris
Trinity American Lutheran
Gailbraith
Liddle
Frieda ‘Wille
J. Arthur Young
Israel
Mendelssohn
Arthur Lyon
Gretchen
First Baptist
Carll L. Kenagy
Forrest Gilpatrick
Redeemer
Handel
Westminster Presbyterian Church
W. P. McCormick
Graves
Northminster Presbyterian
F. H. Shedd
Hymn Tale of My Days Are Gliding Swiftly By
The article recounts the origins of the hymn My Days Are Swiftly Gliding By, written by Rev. David Nelson in 1793 1844. It notes George F Root composed the tune and describes Nelsons dramatic life including slavery disputes on his Missouri plantation and his flight toward a free state. Nelson born in Tennessee and founded Marion College Missouri. Root described as composer of Tramp Tramp and The Battle Cry of Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nelson
Jordan’s Strand
George F. Root
Mussouri
Africa
Nelson
Mississippi River
Quincy
Free State
Massachusetts
Missouri
Reot
Root
George
Iself
Tennessee
Kentucky
Marion College
Teis
Buddy Poppy Sale Set for June 29 by VFW Eugene Clark Post
Eugene Clark post Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a Buddy Poppy sale for Saturday June 29 at Intermorial hall with proceeds to relief work after costs. Sale poppies are made by disabled veterans in government hospitals. Walter Wilson presided at last night’s meeting in Commander Locke’s absence due to scarlet fever. A public meeting is planned for Electric Park on Friday June 30. B M Strayer to chair, assisted by Mrs Elmer Douckery. Elmer Douckery and R R Rees elected delegates to the national VFW convention at St Paul in late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Clark
Mienie
Electric Park
B. M. Strayer
Elmer Douckery
R. R. Rees
St. Paul
Echoes of Spring and School Days in a Dream Poem
A reflective verse by Bert Coaksiey in the New York Then recalls timeless seasons. It mingles memories of childhood rooms, lilac trees, and young dreams as April and June renew the school's faded glow.
When Waterloo Was Young Remembered Streets and Riverside
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls Waterloo in its youth with old swimming holes on the river and the flat where youths swam and played. The piece traces nearby landmarks such as the old sawmill on Third Street, Fowler brothers cider making, and the Shiner and Blum families, all replaced by modern depots, mills, and progress. It touches on changing customs from smoking to social norms, and recalls Civil War veterans from the Green Dutchmen who marched with Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Courier
Third Street
Fowler Brothers Wholesale Grocery
Fowler
Sandy
George Fernald
Iowa National Guards
Shiner
Tobin
Tobin's College
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
Jos. Blum
Walker
Rock Island
Nauman Company
East Side
Lfe
Philip Hanna
U. S
Monterey
Mexico
Sioux City
Hollister
Marshal Evans
Captain Evans
Scott Evans
Cedar River Park
Washburn's Pond
Abraham
New World
New York
Old World
Canada
Detroit
America
Dubuque
George
Bridge Street
Sixteenth
Soqas
Henry
Louie Miller
Grocker
Sherman
Atlanta
Vicksburg
Washington
Sabatini Romances and Marshal Focht Excerpts
In a New York column on June 15, Richard Maslock reviews Rafael Sabatini’s The Romantic Prince noting Anthony d Egmont’s noble but doomed quest and Johanna’s aiding romance. Also covered are Marguerite Baldwin’s Dark Weather and June Fawley’s coin-twin plot, plus Marshal Foch’s enduring will and work ethic in Bugnet’s Foch Speaks. Measles strike Geneseo as Philip Mitchell falls ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Maslock
New York
Scaramouche
Captain Blood
Rafael Sabatini
Prince
Anthony d'Egmont
Duke of
Guelders
Catherine de Bourbon
Charles the Bold
Flanders
Johanna
Villian
Rhynsault
Kuont
Sabatini
Anthony
Geneseo
Philip Mitchell
Claude Mitchell
Utilities Trade Affects 28 Iowa Towns in Power Exchange
Iowa Public Service and Northwestern Light & Power swap 29 towns centered on Cedar Rapids and northwest Iowa. Grundy Center and surrounding areas move to Northwestern. Waterloo region gains Forest City. The deal adds wholesale sales to Paullina and Truesdale and brings towns like Alvord Doon Hull Boyden Bronson Granville Moville and Spirit Lake into the reorganized service map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Public Service Company
Northwestern Light 4: Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Cedar Valley
Waterloo
R. N. Garrison
Grundy Center
Northwestern Light & Power Co
Forest City
Humboldt
Cedar Rapids Company
Alvord
Doon
Hull
Boyden
Bronson
Granville
Moville
Blencoe
Lawton
Pierson
Correctionville
Danbury
Smithland
Paullina
Truesdale
Gillette Grove
Dickens
Langdon
Ferrill
Fostoria
Montgomery
Milford
Arnolds Park
Spirit Lake
Orleans
Superior
Manhattan
Holland
Grundy County
Northwestern Lights& Power Co
Gambling Habit of Americans Held to Stunt Spirituality
In Porth Amboy New Jersey Reverend Frederick D Nie demeyer preached at First Presbyterian Church that Americans have a gambling spirit coloring views of spiritual values He warned this mindset pushes people toward tasks with calculable rewards and seeks novelty even at risk degrading religious life and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porth Amboy
N. J
Frederick D. Niedemeyer
Concentration of properties Enabled by Change
A brief statement notes that concentration of properties became possible by the change, highlighting the impact on ownership and control within the sector.
Woman Seeks Divorce and Restraining Land Sale
Katherine Reeder filed for divorce from Leo G. Reeder in Chicago on July 21, 1927. A temporary injunction prevents disposal of east 33 feet of block 1 in Manson's subdivision, deeded under a promise to pay incumbrance taxes and support her, with $500 alimony sought. Judge Wood issued the writ. Judge Boles later grants annulment decree in a separate matter involving Jon H. Walker and Flossie Walker, with $300 settlement already arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Reeder
Leo G. Reeder
Chicago
G. W. Wood
Manson
H. B. Boles
Jon H.walker
Flossie Walker
Walker
Thea Defendent
Memorial service for B of L E tomorrow in Waterloo
Waterloo Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with fellow unions across the U S and Canada will hold annual memorial services Sunday at 3 p m in Odd Fellows hall 306 1 2 Fourth street east. Officers will conduct the rites and Rev Don M Gary will preach the memorial sermon with participation by the ladies auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
United States
Canada
Odd Fellows Hall
Fourth Street
Brotherhood
Don M. Gary
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birds of Bible
Hutchins
Grace
Universalist
Donard Rheiner
L. A. Cobb
Christ Episcopal
Ernest B. Mounsey
Free Methodist
Znechets
Calvary Evangelical
B. R. McClelland
Paastor
Swag Av A. ‘Oey
Amile
Vage
God
Bliss Garman
United Congregational
Charles VW. Lanheim
First United Presbyterian
W. O. Chisholm
Christ
First Brethren
Edwin Boardman, Jr
St. Mark's Episcopal
Vwirst Congregational
J. Richmond Morgan
Omark
V. F. W. Post
Ecarth
Bert Coaksiey
Park Avenue
Cedar Street
Joe Bennett
Ed Camp
Joe Hileman
Henry Daniel
S. W. R. Slade
Beck & Neuman
Jimmy Boots
Tyne & Nevada
Marguerite E. Baldwin
June Fawley
Jules
Lyle
June
Marshal Foch
France
Charles Bugnet
Foch
B. of L. E
Phelps
Jefferson St
Itv
ENTZ
First National Bank
Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
Mullan
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