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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
14
Rev. L D Blandford will end a two year seven month pastorate at Union Congregational church with a farewell service on Sunday night. He and Mrs. Blandford plan to spend the winter away for health reasons, likely leaving Waterloo November 15 for Colorado then Los Angeles.
Augustina Smith of Boston arrives in Waterloo to present the religious pageant The Light of the World at the Dairy Cattle Congress grounds. Prof Smith will head three more meetings Sunday at Cadar Falls College auditorium at 10:30 am and later guide a display of 300 to 400 colored prints at Walnut Street Baptist church. He will discuss art in worship and the role of music, and lead a First Methodist service with two program parts focusing on hymn singing and the symphony of music, picture and color.
The Church of the Brethren at Seventh and South streets announces evangelistic revival meetings starting Sunday morning led by Rev. A. P. Blough with evangelist Rev. Coffman from Dayton Ohio arriving in time for the evening service. Weekday services begin at 7 30 p m with Sunday evening worship. Mrs Emily Trevarthan Sanborn will direct the chorus during the meetings.
Mrs. J. I. Atkinson of Waterloo owns a rare Biblia Sacra Latina printed in Nuremberg in 1487, pre Columbus era and older than the first complete Hebrew Bible and the 1683 Vulgate. The volume, bound with leather and brass bosses, features illuminated initials and red capitals. An additional 1640 English Bible once belonged to Mrs. Newsome of Dankerton, brought from England by her father.
Dr J and Mrs Myron J Taylor lead a Linden revival with three services tomorrow titled The Look That Might Be I Am Not a Christian Scientist and The Unpardonable Sin. Choirs and special ante ten are planned at each gathering. Reverend G C Harrop, pastor, reports a large children chorus Saturday night.
Rev R N MacDonald of Belnit Wisconsin former Walnut Street Baptist pastor Waterloo will deliver an evangelistic sermon at Plymouth Congregational church at 7 30 Tuesday evening. The program includes congregational and choral singing with a picnic supper preceding the service. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gearen 12 Sinth west report a daughter Martha. Mr and Mrs Vingny Trey 298 Siith weet announce birth of a daughter. Hever Maxwell and Mr and Mrs Veter A Fringes 214 Summit Trt report a daughter. Mr and Mrs Andrew Macias Sunnyside Che also listed.
A fragmented poem speaks of searching for a father and mother in a desolate scene. The speaker hears a distant treble, recalls family voices, and experiences a haunting, windy night that blends memory with ache.
Rev. J H Bauernfeind, superintendent of Allen Memorial Hospital, will preach on Straight Shooting at First Evangelical church today. He notes hospital growth, nursing education rise, and the hospital movement's impact, with Allen Memorial praised for fireproof facilities and accredited nursing school.
Federal Judge J. W. Woodrough criticized border bridge searches by prohibition agents stopping cars crossing the Mississippi at Clinton. Des Moines official G. A. Brunson lamented the ruling, noting it could hinder enforcement and prompt border-area changes.
The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened a campaign in the Lafayette Building to raise about 200000 more for an endowment bringing total to 600000. Rev J Lockwood leads the drive with Dr B M Powell aiding. regional offices and literature push begin Nov 8 and run to Dec 2.
In Omaha on October 31, a mother, Mrs. T. M. Joseph, sought to set aside her son Thomas Joseph's divorce from Mrs. Alta Christman. She contended the divorce was unjust and feared being crowded out of a home. The case framed two women as opposing principals as the court considered revoking the decree and noted concerns about fair conduct by Mrs. Christman.
Beginning with the first shift tomorrow, two officers will switch districts patrolled for 20 days. West side officers move to the east side and vice versa, with monthly first of the month reassignments. A west downtown petition to keep two officers in the second shift is denied by Mayor Gragy and Police Chief Leighton.
Fragmented verse describes celestial imagery and a restless speaker recounting cosmic scenes. The text references the Moon and stars, a divine creation by an Almighty land, and a chorus proclaiming a sacred truth amid shifting terrestrial sounds.
Bryan urges young people to accept Christ now not just for life after death but for life with purpose. He argues Christianity expands beyond personal salvation to daily living and love, citing Jesus as both savior and example. The sermon extols reconciliation, self denial, and service over mere amusement, urging a broad, practical faith.
Rev. Mgr. Prokhanoff, president of the All-Russian Evangelical Christians Union, will discuss Russia’s evangelical movement at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Monon Waterloo. He speaks English, tours the U S under the Russia Missionization Society, and aims to raise funds for churches, publications, and education amid growing reform.
A sermon laments church members relying on others and not acting in charity. It cites exploitation and tax burdens, urging Christians to follow Jesus by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, and visiting prisoners, grounded in Matthew chapter 25.
Fort Dodge transportation company incorporated for 850,090 plans six passenger buses with 20 seats each. The venture aims to operate local routes serving Dodge and surrounding areas, signaling a new era in regional transit with established fleet and service plans.
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