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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1929

Page

10

Ninth Anniversary of Christ Episcopal rector observed

The Rev Exneést B Mounsey marks nine years as Christ Episcopal Church rector with 8 and 11 a m Holy Communion services. The 11 a m sermon is The Rimling Vision. Altar boys Ralph Bunn Heintz Kuenstling, crucifer Donald Baldwin. Choir under Mrs Robert Parrott to sing. Tomorrow roll call Sunday with morning sermon Finding Joy in Life. Evening Men’s Night features Onward Christian Soldiers and soloists. First Presbyterian and other churches listed with services and hymns throughout the day.

Exneést Mounsey Christ Episcopal ‘Church Ralph Bunn Heintz Kuenstling Donald Baldwin Thompson First Presbyterian Thomas R. Niven God's Banqueting House Norma E. Gaiser J. M.church Danks Dudley Buck Missss McCormick Gaiser Mr. Church Tarbell Lamb God Miss Green Walnut Street Warren L. Steeves Spence Steeves Israel von Bere Virginia Berry Elizabeth Steeves S A. m Jouls Stolte Scott Ashford Walter’ Wade Church of Christ Truth Sophie F Smarley Calvary Evangelical E. R. McClelland Paul Union Congregational Church of the Nazarene M. C. Campbell Northminster Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist Churches of Christ St Mark's Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary First United Presbyterian Kingdom of God Beola Stevenson

A Lament for a Simple Church Amid Grandeur

A reflective piece about a small rural church among trees as a quiet, humble sanctuary. The speaker imagines God preferring its unpretentious worship over gilded domes and marble altars, believing true faith rests in simple devotion and communal grace rather than pride.

Sin in sermons declines in New York pulpits

New York in October reports Rev. Dan Shelton noting sermons printed by Times Herald Tribune World and American contained almost no mention of sin. Only one brief summary referenced it, while 41 sermons totaled over 16 000 words. He warns pulpits must preach the gospel in full to revive churches and evangelize the world.

New York Dan ©. Shelton Wational Bible Institute Times Herald-tribune World Ad American St. Patrick's Cathedral Jesus Christ Jesus

Great emphasis on worship deemed pagan by minister

New York on Oct 5 Rev Gordon H Baker at Washington Heights Baptist church argued worship should not be the core of religion. He said too much focus on worship marks pagan religion while righteousness and service to others define Christianity, warning elaborate programs and grand cathedrals may signal decay, not growth, in vital faith.

New York Gordon H. Baker Washington Heights Baptist Church Yesterdo Mr. Baker

Kidnapping Threat Prompts Question About Sermon Theme

A reader suggests a hypothetical scenario where someone would kidnap a person and take them to a party. They speculate the next sermon would tackle sin, implying a desire for moral guidance from the sermon.

Divine Spirit and Success Assured Sermon at Second Presbyterian

New York October 5 Rev George J Russell preached at the Second Presbyterian chapel on We are laborers together with God. He urged that idle time is rare among workers, that followers of Christ must join in the king's business, and that with God as partner success is assured. Rev Richard A von Cairn of Atlanta played 23 instruments.

New York George J. Russell Second Presbyterian Church Russell Tan Christ God Richard A. von Cairn Atlanta

Ein Feste Burg and the Power of Church Hymns Through History

The article traces Ein feste Burg as a key hymn from the Reformation tied to Martin Luther. It notes its creation in Coburg Castle during Luther’s protection at Augsburg and its later use by composers like Meyerbeer Mendelssohn Basch Raff Wagner. It highlights the hymn’s emotional impact in orchestral works and its enduring role in inspiring courage and solace across cultures and eras.

Martin Luther Coburg Castle Luther Augsburg Old Castle Meyerbeer Mendelssohn Basch Raf Wagner

W W Bowers to begin duties at M E Church

Rev W W Bowers new pastor of First Methodist Episcopal church will begin his pastorate at the morning service with the sermon A Phase of God's Providence. Music includes Unfold, Ya Portals and Ho That Dwelleth, plus organ recital Sonata in D minor. Other churches list topics and hymns for Sunday services.

W. W. Bowers First Methodist Episcopal Curch Laurence Hutson Albert Seholla Rogers Vernon Hayes First Baptist F. A. Agar Northern Baptist Convention Forrest Gilpatrick Jess Camlion Jerusalent Carl L. Kenagy Winn John McDonald Lillian Sohner Blacker Central Christian Rev Lew Co. Harris Schnecker Volin Beryl Lor- Mor W. C. Cimprich Tomorow Clark Cozad Paul H. Ray J. H. Ray EH. W. Wardle Wil Sing Westminster Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church W. P. McCormick Rohrer Paul Elijah Roberts First Congregational Apeek Dudley Buck J. Richmond Morgen Ramsay MacDonald England

Church Fails to Meet Competition Against Modern Thought

New York Oct. 5 Rev Dr William F Bundy guest preacher at Southcran Church Jersey City says the church has failed to combat competition from unexpected interests and must translate Christian message for modern youth. He urges vision to safeguard eternal truths and keep the church relevant amid industry commerce and science. Five hundred Paris policemen are equipped to aid foreign visitors with knowledge of English German Italian and Spanish.

New York William F. Bundy Vision New International Religious Magazine Southcran Church of the Redeemer Jersey City Christian Church Chris Uanity Dr. Sunday Paris

Evening Concert at St Pauls M E Church

An Evening Service and sacred concert will be held at 7:30 PM tomorrow at St. Pauls M E Church. Rev Thomas P Shaffer will preach at the morning hour on The Fellowship of Christs Sufferings. The choir will perform an anthem Daily Mereles by Hine and a varied program includes solos and quartets by Goldsworthy, Sherburne, Cunningham, Borden, Kuchnle, and others with Miss Merle Miller and Miss Effrein Borden among soloists and W S Sherburne leading a male quartet. The offertory Andante Religoso will be performed by Miss Melba Read.

St. Paul's M. E Thomas P. Shaffer Miss Effretin Borden W. Aa. Borden Thomas PB. Shaffer F. Cunningham W. S. Sherburne Andante Rellgloso Melba Read

Marriage Held as Basis of Orderly Government Reign

New York dispatch reports Father Graham at St Patrick's Cathedral declares government stability rests on unity and indissolubility of marriage. He condemns trial or companionship marriages and urges monogamy as civic policy, asserting matrimony binds spouses "for better or for worse" until death.

New York Father Graham S J. Patrick’s Paradise

Lang Coal to distribute Fire-King automatic coal burner

Lang Coal Company announces distribution of the Fire-King automatic coal burner designed to burn bituminous and lignite screenings. The unit fits any boiler system and adapts to gas or steam pressure. A demonstration burner is installed at 204 Terminal Building office.

Lang Coal Company Lang Company

Great Trees in New York Times Poem Passage

Florence Pinch writes in the New York Times about great trees and their powerful presence. The speaker expresses longing to walk with them, feeling peace and strength as leaves shimmer in sunlight and the trees stand poised to listen and respond to the world.

Breas Treea Florence Pinch New York Times

Robbing God: Dr Smith Says Selfish Morality Strips Faith

New York oct 6 Rev Fred B Smith moderator of the National Council of Congregational Churches declares that a man who claims self sufficiency robs God by withholding active charity and service. He condemns smug morality and cites biblical judgment, urging aggressive work for the kingdom.

New York Iun Fred B. Smith National Council of the Congregational Churches West End Presbyterian Church God Dr. Smith Brooklyn Heaven Hell

Startling Smoking Stats From Iowa Report

Des Moines report shows town smokers in September used 121000000 cigarettes costing 907500 dollars. If laid end to end they would stretch 332780000 inches or 3251 miles, with total smoking time about 151 years. Figures omit matches and fighter wear, noting temp rises from smokers using dud lighters.

Des Moines U.O J. W. Long

Crowd Sees Jesup Team Win Pulling Contest at Show

Good horsemanship and strong horses drew a crowd as the light weight team pulling contest on the grounds yesterday produced a win for Jesup. W Fuller drove a 2780 pound team to 2500 pounds at 16.5 feet on the dynamometer, with Guy Stoddard of Jesup second on a 2200 pound team. Howard Wright of Janesville third, Wilt Mishler of Waverly fourth, and Ed Cortright of Waterloo fifth. The winning team trained on a stone boat for a week to adjust to dead weight, and drivers were restricted from using whips.

W. Fuller Jesup Guy Stoddard

The Child’s First Behest Is The Female Influence At Play

Mrs Burson observes a poor widow and her child Fred shaping Tommy Burson through daily care and shared learning. The tale shows how poverty can produce resourceful children and how attention from a dedicated caregiver transforms behavior and aspirations in a learning environment.

Hilds Tommy Nis Tormy Fred Heetlo Tommy Burson Mr Burson Sth Mann Burson Bur Mary

Kindergarten Period Shapes Civic Habits, Says Dean

Quote from W E B Sealesk of University of Nebraska urges exploiting the kindergarten years to form habits and traits essential to good citizenship. Emphasizes this plastic life stage as the best start for training in civic responsibility.

W. EB. Sealesk Teachers College University of Nebraska

Third District Band Claims World Biggest Size at Cattle Congress

The Third District American Legion band billed as the world’s biggest group at the Cattle Congress weighs about two tons for 25 members, with three clarinet soloists totaling 641 pounds. Claude Pickett of Des Moines leads at 235 pounds, while Ed Wesley stands close behind at 215 pounds. The band’s average is 174 pounds per man and the percussion section weighs 283 pounds. Professor Olain Chanette has led the ensemble for six years amid memories of overseas service.

American Legion America England Abyssinia Ackley Claude Pickett Des Moines Pickett Ed Wesley Olain Chanette

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