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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1927

Page

23

West High class of 1927 baccalaureate services unite churches

Churches from the West High district gather for a joint baccalaureate in the school auditorium with Dr W W J McCormick of Westminster Presbyterian delivering the main sermon This service leads to memorial sermons across several pulpits and a morning program at First Brethren church in tribute to deceased members The day features choirs readings and organ music and proceeds with a tribute to national history through readings and songs

West High WW. J. McCormick Wreatminster Presbyterian Church Arthur Young Elijah Mendelssohn King Edwin Boardman Ashford Mayer C. L. Kenagy John Prindle Seatt A. It. Kinderson Dr. McCormick Kenedleton Willian Endres St. Mark's Episcopal I. E. Farwell We Baxter Worthminster Presbyterian E. H. Kimball Elizabeth Walker A. McBlain W. P. McCormick Harker Neidlinger West High School First Congregational J. Richmond. Morgan National Council of Congregational Churches Omaha Arthur E. Tish Iowa State Teachers College Thachor Pflueger First Baptist First Baptist Church Andrews P.M Who Kyw Dr. Long Ryw Bobh Abe Rerding S P.M Who Little Brown Church S—S Presbyterian Service Sereter WMAC WOW Ailo Clureh WLIW J. MM. Wsay Wiz Planiat KDEA WEAF WSAT WCCO WSAI WOC WCY WLY Zoo Music WHO Ds PL WSAL M— Iwtam Tvensong WERAA Baptist Service WON Muale Roam WJID KPAB WORD WYW WSB Sila WCAU Trinity M. E Congregational Church Wam KTHS WIR WVAR WCALT WIBO Muse Little Symphony

Contempt Held Greatest Sin Says Reverend Norwood

New York May 21 Reverend Robert Norwood rector of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church denounces contempt as the worst sin far deeper than debauchery. He calls for Christian tolerance and insists followers must accept every person as a brother or sister to curb contempt permeating learning and religious institutions.

New York Robert Norwood Protestant Episcopal Church of Norwoort Jesus Christ Iowa

The Shepherd's Night Watcher Jewel in the Diadem

A reflective and archaic verse fragment depicts a shepherd offering humble worship while observing distant guiding figures. The speaker recalls distant wise ones moving through night and a jewel-like light in the heavens.

Bythicham

The Flapper Era Refrains From Timeworn Childhood

A poem contrasts old and new eras, noting hair fashion, barber shop culture, and changing youth. It laments the loss of past sweetness and charm while affirming that childhood and simple joys endure despite fashion and societal shifts. It recalls Eve and Adam amid praise and blame for modern change.

Eve Adam

Warn Assembly Sabbath Day Threat to Sunday Sanctity

San Francisco May 28. The Presbyterian board of Christian Education reports the loss of the American Sabbath is seriously threatened as Sunday becomes Amusement Day. It notes lobbying before legislative committees and a DC Sunday law bill, says efforts killed commercialized amusement, and urges renewed campaign to maintain Sabbath observance against rising desecration.

San Francisco Cal Presbyterian Board of Christian Education General Assembly District of Columbia Congress Committee On Lord’s Day Alliance Altho America

Say It Now Kind Words Drive Love and Cheer

A fragmented verse urges immediate acts of love and kindness. It champions sharing praise, warm thoughts, and helpful deeds today rather than delaying. The text blends misspelled lines and stray phrases, conveying a hopeful call to action and compassion.

Take Religion With You On Vacation Pastor Advises

New York May 28 Rev Gordon H Baker pastor at Washington Heights Baptist church urged vacationers to keep faith while away. He said leisure can lure souls to danger while work keeps focus. warned against leaving Bible behind as one girl did planning a four week trip.

New York Gordon H. Baker Washington Heights Baptist Church

Laughter and humor in marriage and faith discussed

New york May 28 Rev C Everett Wagner at West Side M E church preached The Value of Laughter linking humor to stable marriage noting laugh-at-differences can repair disputes and counter Christian reformers ridicule He critiqued Prohibition and Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry while urging laughter as a counter force Vacation Bible School planned by Free Methodist June 9 to 23 with Rev J W Whiteside guiding teachers Bible study topics by the International Bible Students association at 2 and 3 pm Sunday in the B and T W club room

New York C. Everett Wagner West Side M. EF. Church Sinclair Lewis Elmer Gantry Free Methodist Church J. W. Whiteside Bible Students International Bible Students Association T. W

Stufflebeam Rites Set for Sunday in Waverly

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Stufflebean will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Koch funeral home in Waverly burial will be in Amey Cemetery north of town. The bereaved include nephews and other relatives.

Bervica Waverly Thomas Stufflebean Ab. Koch Fivers Amey Fvacinum Putibearersa

Memorial Day Services Across Waterloo Churches

Waterloo churches unite for Memorial Day services with Grace church as guest. Rev Earl A Rondman preaches The Christ Who in the Prince of Peace at Wa terloo. choirs perform Te Deum and other anthems. Lutherans, Baptists, Presbyterians, and other groups hold morning sermons and evening concerts, with confirmations, baptisms, and choir selections noted alongside pastoral messages and memorial addresses.

Waterloo Grace Church Earl A. Rondman Voyrich Wlw White 8Mietan Ashmiall Christian Shelley Israel Spicker Bartlett Bird Bock Renachman Imimenvel Lutheran K. J. Studt A. H. Lemmann Gertrude Bartelt Eleanor Dan Kenbring Lenore Claus Ethel Schaffer Paul Studt Mardell Schultz Clarence Richmann John Bilege Cito Barney Harold Schultz Donald Wenthe Elmer Timmermann Norbert Hahn Friedrich Widmann Arthur Widmann Walnut Street Baptist Warrenl Steeves Dudley Buck LaVerne Wilox Bernice Scrogey Mise Wilcox Serson A. Matthews Mac Howell Hawthorne and Hagerman Addition First Presbyterian Clinton F. Smith Allen Memorial Hospital Mr. Smith Martha McCormick Carrie Jacobs Bondy Tertius Noble America Dudley Buck Unification of America Oliver M. Yagay God Hausley Endeavor Don M. Guby Methodist W. A. Franklin Alva Finders Linden M C. Wi. Harrop Jesus Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Sophie F. Smalley Plymouth Congregational God of All Grace William Hardcastle

Cedar Heights Church Ascension Day Services Planned

Rev J A Laurin will conduct the 11 a m service at Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church with The Silent Cantain as the children's story. At 2 p m Rev Mr Laurie discusses What China Wants and the Present Outlook.

Cedar Heights Church J. A. Laurin Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church At & P.m Laurie China

Prayer as the Soul's Sincere Deal

Poem reflects on prayer as the soul's simple speech and vital breath. It portrays prayer as the Christian's protection at death and a private link to God, contrasting true devotion with sighs and silent longing.

Wider vision and faith urged to lead the world

Rev Albert E Ribourg argues in a sermon at St Andrews Epis Copal church that the nation must possess wider wisdom and clearer faith to lead the world. He says real progress depends on spiritual forces beyond banks and factories and urges a valid gospel as salve for ignorance and greed.

New York Albert E. Ribourg St. Andrew's Epitsegpel Church

Religion 15 Held Power for Good in Modern Society

New York May 28 Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick preached at Park Avenue Baptist Church arguing religion, when rightly used, is the most beneficent force in the world. He warned science cannot replace religion and urged Christians to live by faith, not merely science, to avoid bigotry and war. Religion provides a morally reasonable universe, spiritual resources, a united personality, and a high ideal to follow.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick Park Avenue Baptist Church Fosdick Dr. Fasdick Mississippi

Radio Programs Tonight Sunday and Monday measures flood forecast

Herbert Hoover will describe flood conditions along the Missouri and Mississippi basins on WOC and KOLL with a large broadcast of music acts and announcers. The schedule lists numerous stations and programs through tonight into Monday including orchestras, operas, quartets, theater organ, and a long lineup of concerts and talks.

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