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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1929

Page

10

Grace M. E. Will Hear New Pastor in First Sermon

Grace M E church introduces Dr. Harry C. Travis as new pastor. He will deliver his first sermon on Attaining Unto Christian Ends. The day features morning anthems, solos, and youth-led evening program with discussions and sermons by several church members across multiple denominations in the city.

Grace M. E Harry C. Travis Grace M. E. Church Palmer Lutlle Cutler Harker Anne Morse Marian McClean Dean Becknell Ted Morse Jane Becknell Floyd Heldis Dr. Travis

Fragmented memory and fading self in a joyful spell

The speaker recalls a strikingly pleasant moment when harsh thoughts vanished and identity dissolved. Pleasure and happiness transported them, making names and duties fade as fleeting joy took hold, a rare lapse into self-forgetfulness described with lyrical, reflective imagery.

Progress Barred by Safety First Think

New York Oct 15 The Rev Dr Henry Howard urged against excessive safety when returning from Europe his sermon stressing progress requires contact risk and action He argued Christ worked among people and Christians must serve and do deeds not merely recite creeds

New York Henry Howard Europe Jesus Christ Christ Old Judea Cummon

True Religion Is Gaining in Power Old Creeds Dead

New York Oct. 19 Are We This With Religion was the topic of John Haynes Holmes in a Community church sermon. He argued that revealed religion is collapsing under modern defense and that true religion moves to a spiritual experience of life with Bibles prophets churches and God becoming real again as expressions of the human spirit.

New York John Haynes Holmes Community Church Mr. Holmes

Outdoor athletic life nurtured by modern religion

New York report quotes Rev Everett Wagner at Union M E Church on October 19. He says a little variety in daily exercises and freedom of dress reflect New Testament thought, opposing asceticism and linking body care with happier life and increased interest in athletics and games.

New York Everett Wagner Union M. E

Mason City Evangelist To Lead Local Campaign

Rev. Phillip W. Pfaltzgraff pastor of Mason City Evangelical church will assist in an evangelistic campaign starting Monday at 7 30 pm at First Evangelical church. He has served as superintendent of Cedar Falls Bible school annual assembly and officer in the county council of religious education in several counties. The theme for the first week is The Church with sermons titled The Three Essentials for Spiritual Church The Temple of God The Epistle of Christ and The Body of Christ

Immanuel Lutheran Jesus Philadelphia Asia Minor A. H. Lemmann Linden Balasm East Park Presbyterian FP. H. Shedd Church At Prayer Walter Wade Carmel Baptist J. H. Patten Christ C. O. Loken Plymouth King's Highway Phillip W. Pfaltzgraff Evangelical Church Mason City First Evangelical Church Pfaltzgraff Daily Bible School Cedar Falls The

Homecoming Day at First Evangelical Church Marks 64th Year

Dr. Charles A. Mock of Western Union college will preach at the morning and evening services as the church observes Homecoming and the 64th anniversary of The Church in the Courthouse Square. Musical selections include Unto God Give the Glory and The Earth is the Lord's. Tenor William Black will sing Come Ye Blessed. In Wadena Ia Arlo Jenings, son of Rev. and Mrs. B A Jenings, is seriously ill at home.

First Presbyterian Thomas R. Niven A. K. Brock Holy City Mr. Niven Church Alfringe Tarbell Adams Sullivan Elfrieda Kammeyer Edward Kurtz CH. W. Petri Walnut Street Baptist Warren L. Steeves Galbraith Jesus Steeves Hagerman Chapel Christ Enisconal Don M. Gary Ernest B. Mounsey Frank Fowler, Jr Charles A. Mock Western Union College LeMars First Evangelical Church Courthouse Square Mack Ashford Wooler William Black Scott Wadena Ili Arlo B. A. Jenenings M. E W. W. Bowers Andrews A. C. Kessler Dene May Chicago Romer Trinity American Lutheran F. Herbert Mohlmann Christ Peter Spence Annine Peters Corinth First United Presbyterian Graham Hay Westminster Presbyterian W. P. McCormick Westminster Presbyterian Church Herbert Harold F. Miller Austin— Niles

Dixie Rallying Song From Civil War Era

The article notes Dixie as a popular national song written in 1859 by Daniel D. Emmett of Ohio for Bryant's Minstrels. It gained early fame after a New Orleans performance and became the marching and rallying tune for the Southern war effort during the Civil War.

Daniel D. Em. Tmett Ohio Bryant Dixie New Orleans

Jubilee Services Highlight Week of Celebrations

The First Baptist and several churches mark the Golden Jubilee with morning and evening sermons led by notable pastors including Dr. John F. Herget of William Jewell College. Special music, solos, and an anniversary cake highlight the multi-church services across Central Christian, Graves Memorial, First M E Yardsticks, and more as the celebration continues.

John F. Herget William Jewell College Liberty First Baptist Church Central Christian Lew Haris Voice of Authority Clark Cozad Roberts W. B. Tucker Frank Evans E. W. Wardle Barmby W. E. Tucker Willreach W. Main Clyde Welch Johnson Christ Wildermere Adams Donald Main

I Shall Be Near A Chicago News poem fragment

A poem by Isabel Forner Weddon printed in Chicago News evokes longing across seasons. The fragment speaks of being near in summer and fall, through winds, fields, twilight, waves, and harvest moons.

Isabel Forner Weddon Cnicago News

Closing of Churches In Russia Strengthens Religion Over Land

In New York Rev. Rockford Brooks at St Thomas Episcopal argues millions in the United States lack church affiliation yet harbor inner faith. He cites Russia's closure of churches as backfiring, showing religion remains deeply rooted and cannot be easily erased by government edicts.

Russia New York United States Roekif H. Brooks St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Iearn

Religion Benefits by Machine Age Fosdick Sermon Declares

Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick at Temple Beth-E declares that the machine age demands personal integrity and unselfish in every individual. He argues that economies collapse without paying high wages to sustain consumer purchasing power, urging firms to share in the total good.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick Riverside Church Temple Beth-E East Seventy-sixth Street Fosdick Dr. Fosdick

St Mark's Church Announces Fall and Winter Program

The St. Mark's Episcopal church fall program features sermons on the lords prayer leading to Advent. Lectures on the Watches of the Passion and a series on the history and doctrine of the Catholic Church follow, with Easter and Trinity Sunday topics. Altar guild held a 27-person picnic at Byrnes park and remodeling plans include crypt auditorium, stage, kitchen, oil heating, and new entrance.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church J. J. Creede Byrnes Park St. Mark’s Church

God s Love Call in a Morning City Scene

A devotional verse by Anna Ashburn Pidcock in the Christian Index extols God s beauty seen in nature and daily life. It contrasts human blindness with the call to help others hear God s love, concluding with a theological meditation on duty and illumination.

Anna Ashburn Pidcock

Pastor of First M.E.3 Fet ed at Church Party

More than 300 members of First M. E. church welcomed new pastor Dr. W. W. Bowers and his family at a reception with song, prayer, and speeches. Officials noted the church’s unique west-city position, its Sunday school, and loyal women workers.

First M. E. Church W. W. Bowers J. B. Johnson O. Albert Scholin Brother Survay J. H. Sheckler Waterloo Ethel Brinkman W. T. Gordon Grieg Mr. Schella Garl William Prinbe Wesley League Dr. Bowers Saiem Mass Boston Middlewest Lincoln Neb Washington

Censorship Called Inept and Futile Sermon Says Books Shape Thought

New York, Oct 19. Rev. Dr. Belden Delany, rector of St Mary the Virgin, declares that every Christian should censor personally, criticizes censorship as inept and futile. He argues religious groups must guide readers away from dangerous ideas while allowing intelligent engagement with opposing views.

New York Belden P. Delany Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin Bristian Dr. Delany

A Year Ago Today in Waterloo Fracas and Notes

A Year Ago Today in Waterloo reports Lews Jackson of Mount Ayr Va was forcibly removed from the Cattle Congress grounds by City Detective Ralph Davis. Jackson said he liked the show but had to leave. The exposition had closed for two weeks as officers investigated sightings of fugitive Sheriff candidate Tr Wagner and I J Sutton in Denver. Also, Waterloo and Black Hawk County Medical societies back eradicating bovine tuberculosis, per Dr J W Rountree and Dr J E Ridenour.

Lews Jackson Mount Ayr Congress Ralph Davis Jackson Mickey Williams Tr Wagner I. J. Sutton Dever Waterloo Medical Society Black Hawk County Medical Society

Gilbertville Card Club Hosted by Mrs Schmitz

Mrs Leonard Schmitz entertained the Double Four Bridge club at her Gilbertville home on Thursday evening. Favors were awarded to Mary Schmitz and Loretto Reuter. Attendees included Corinne Burger Emuly Schmit Bertha Reuter Agnes Reuter and Mrs Chris Girsch. Mrs Girsch to host next. A concurrent gathering at Mr and Mrs Martin Bernardy’s home on Wednesday evening involved several Bernardys and Reuter and Herman families.

Courier &Pedal Service Gilbertville Leonard Schmitz Double Four Bridge Club Mary Schmitz Loret Reuter Corinne Burger Emuly Schmit Bertha Reuter Agnes Reuter Chris Girsch Girsch Martin Bernardy Nick Bernardy Henry Bernardy Seaforth Minn John Herman Will Kuchenbach Joseph Reuter Wil Bernardy

Banqueters Celebrate Diamond Jubilee at First Baptist

More than 300 attended a fellowship banquet at First Baptist church marking the diamond jubilee of the organization. Rev. Edgar A. Valiant, former Minneapolis pastor now with Minnesota Baptist convention, spoke on generation obligations. The event honored past pastors and deacons, with A. J. Cornwell chairing and Rev. Victor N. Witter toastmaster. Closing services planned for tomorrow feature Dr. John F. Herget of William Jewell College as speaker.

Benquet First Baptist Church Central Christian Church Edgar A. Valiant Minneapolis Minnesota Baptist Convention Mr. Valiant John A. Earl Richard Garton George F. Holt Robert Williams D. W. Taft D. H. Fish Waterloo A. J. Cornwell Brotherhood Victor N. Witter Iowa Baptist Convention John F. Herget William Jewell College Liberty United States J. Frederick Catlin

Deficit for Tama Pair fair prompts plan for next year

Officials report the Tama County Fair shows expenses exceeding receipts by about 200 dollars this year. They pledge to continue the fair next year, counting on a levy of half a mill tax to raise roughly 5,400 dollars to cover debt from buying new grounds and buildings.

Altho All Billy

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