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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
11
Farewell services mark the departure of Dr E J Lockwood from Grace M E church to become superintendent of Waterloo district. Dr A B Curran will take over in Dubuque district early next week. Rally programs, Bible stories, diplomas, and special music accompany the farewell and related church events across several congregations.
William Jennings Bryan discusses John the Baptist’s call to repentance as the seed of reform. He highlights practical applications for soldiers, officials, and common people, emphasizing no violence, truthfulness, fair wages, and generous aid to the needy, tying these to biblical teaching and modern conscience.
Joseph Hay John W Hamilton and Lloyd Moore newly elected elders will take part in morning worship Sunday Rev 1 6C Rakin kin will preach on the theme What Have They Seen in Thy House The article notes a period of morning services and the preacher for the day.
Rev. H H Barton longtime United Methodist minister retires from active service after 37 years in the ministry. Born 1858 in New York he studied at Hazeldale Academy Northwestern University and entered Upper Iowa conference in 1885. His final appointments included Shell Rock Dumont and Arlington before retirement at the Mason City session. He and Mrs Barton will live near their daughter in New Hartford while visiting children in Milford Milford and other towns this fall and winter.
The Courier notes Christ Episcopal parish opened a new stone Gothic edifice on Fourth Street East on October 4, 1882. Built after plans by G. F. Josélyn & Sons of Sector Rapids, the structure measures 37 by 60 feet with an 8 by 4 foot rear portion. Chancel windows depict figures of Faith and Hope.
In memory of their father J. H. Miller and the Misses Miller, gifts funded a front door window by Matt Parrott and a state window by Mrs. T. W. Place. Rev. Hi W. Lee memory window, carved walnut chancel furniture, and a red-upholstered audience area for 250. Services led by Rev. T. B. Kemp with a staff of clergy from several towns. organ by T. W. Robertson. Ground cost $600, organ $1,200, church furnishings $6,724. $200.11 remaining to be raised before dedication as Bishop approves.
An evangelistic campaign opens at First Brethren church on Sunday October 15 with pastor Dr. W H Beachley preaching and Rev Arthur Lynn Dayton Ohio a soloist and chorister as assistant The Glasgow Scotland native and former opera singer Lynn is praised by critics as one of the great tenors of our time within the revival effort
Harp soloist Pauline Du Cins with a broad U S and Canada circuit will perform next Wednesday at Grace M E Church. Proceeds benefit the church pledge. event organized by the Ladies Aid Society with Mrs G W DeWild as president and Mrs Frank R Harvey chairing committees. Program features classical pieces and salon works, reflecting her noted concert style.
Waterloo prepares the largest Sunday school demonstration with 2 divisions marching west on Fourth Street at 2:30 pm led by Mayor Gnagy and Col. Cotton. East and West sections list 15 to 27 participating churches and groups with Greater Waterloo band. Rain will delay only if necessary. office at Y M C A reachable until 2.0 pm.
Edward Mahnkes reports thirteen permits for October week totals valued at 10,715 dollars. New projects include two residences at 214 Williston and 335 Clough, with construction by Targer Anderson and Frank Wie ner. Other permits cover remodeling and additions across multiple private properties in the past six days.
The thirty ninth annual meeting of the Des Moines branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be hosted by Grace Church from October 32 to 16. More than 460 delegates are expected from Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana, with Miss Florence Maskell leading visitors from India and several delegates from China Burma and Japan. The program includes department meetings and faith-based sessions, with speakers on mission topics and greetings from Grace Church and Des Moines leaders.
A city church directory lists services across denominations with times for morning worship at 9 46 a m and 11 a m and 7 30 p m on Sundays. It details Baptist, Catholic, Brethren, Congregational, Christian Science, and other churches with addresses and pastors.
The text argues worldly education enlarges knowledge yet fails to know God without Christ. True wisdom comes from faith in Jesus death and resurrection. Believers gain understanding through fellowship with God, recognizing spiritual things are discerned spiritually.
Local church listings include Seventh Day Adventist, United Brethren, United Presbyterian, and Universalist services with times and venues. The notice also enumerates numerous Waterloo and Cedar Falls real estate transactions listing purchasers, parcels, and block numbers, reflecting ongoing property transfers in the Cedar River area.
Onlookers and participants will witness a parade where organizers have poured unusual effort into a standout attraction, the most ambitious showcase ever seen on Waterloo streets.
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