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PAGE EIGHT COUNCIL BLUFFS IOWA NONPAREIL-DECEMBER 18, 1954 75 Voices Rise In Song Seven Churches Join To Present "The Messiah" Some 73 voires from Njuarenr Cimirhts will join Sunday to homr the birth of Christ in theii presentation of "The Messiah." by Handel. The program will be presented nt 3 m. nt thr First Church of the under OK- direction of W. Donald Wellman. Churches participating in this combined vocal effort are: First, Central and f'nmnumlty churches These selections include: "And the Glory of the Lord," "0 Thou rhni- Tcllest Good Tidings to Zion," "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," "Glory to God," "Surely -Ie Hath Borne Our 'Since by Man Came 'Where Is the Lord That Was lilain." and the finale, the "Hallelujah Chorus." "It is quite unusual for so many churrh choirs to get together and ot Council the- First nnd present a program," Well- Centnil Church of Omaha; Girn- man stated.

Missouri Valley Five soloists will make nppear- nces during the evening. They ii re: Helen Greenlee and Marilyn lirynnt, sopranos; Marjorlc Doer- contralto; Richard Kellar, bar- and churches. To Include 7 The group. Parts which has been pmr-fic inR for seveial months i not siriK the entire score of ilone; and David Larson, tenor. "The Messiah," "because that I Background on Soloists would over three hours," said Wellman.

"Rut we are gnlng to present seven parts from it." A little background on Ihe solo- is ts: Helen Greenlee is a graduate of the Olivet College Kankakee, 111., and the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She is listed in "Who's Who in Music ir 1954," and has been a song evatv gelist of the church for some time. She is from Humeston. Marilyn Bryant is a student of Olivet tollege with a music major. Marjorie Doerle has a music major from Olivet.

Larsen is an Omaha businessman, and a member of the Omaha First Church, Kellar is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School where he has been active in music. Mrs. Wellman will accompany the group on the piano. Another graduate of Olivet, in 1951, Wellman will graduate from the Nazarene Theological Seminary at Knnsas City, this spring. He has been working on a master's degree in music at Ohio Univeisity.

This is his third year directing the choir at First Church. A repeat performance will be 3 Yuletide Services Set At Community Three Christmas programs will be presented next week at the Community Church of the Nazarene, the ttev. Lowell Foster, pastor, said Saturday. The -Edison Grade School junior choir will sing Christmas hymns at 10:10 a.m. Sunday.

The hcoir is under the direction of Mrs. Elvira Lichty. The public is welcome. Another Christmas program under the direction of Mrs. Glen Kellar will be presented at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday. The ycxng people of the church will bring their program at 7:30 p.m. Thirsday, under the direction of Mrs. Wayne Ackelson. Christmas Open House At Booths Church Members To Assist Pastor Sunday A Chrislmas open house will be held Sunday from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. John E. Booth of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ i r.si Festivities To Fill Week At Trinity Several Christmas Parties Are Slated of Latter Day Saints. Congregational members and Mends are invited to visit at the Booth home at 217 Tenth Ave.

Mrs. Leo Landon, district women's leader, wil 1 preside over the serving taile. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Graybill, Mrs.

James Stageman and Lee Landon will assist receiving the guests. The following members of the Vo-He-Lo Group will assist Mrs. Booth in Ihe preparation: Mrs. trace KeLogg, Mrs. E.

A. Mrs. Merle Spence, Miss Esther Darrington, Miss Alice rtessenbrink, Mrs. Walter Glesman, Frank Bland, Mrs. "aul Harding, Mrs.

Francis Put- iam, Mrs Gladys Elgan, and Mrs. James Dempsey. Christmas Program The Sunday School of the Hardin Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas program at 7:30 iriven at 8 p.m. Sunday at the p.m. Sunday, the Rev.

Albert Omaha Church. Bullock, said Saturday. Events Of The Week In Youi Church Adventist A SI T' fitrii" i i i liool. 'l tt. in I'rf i supt.

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nllv-xa Is t- pi-rnlly for St. Peter's I Mt i i Svindny nnd ni nml Sntiir- in 3 rt 7 to 9 t' in. Christian Bro.idway i of Christ) 1 I'nlll and A A i i PH Sunrtnv xrtiool. 9 I i in. A i i Him i i mint i i In i I in ('111 I i i i HuliJ-v "ThB 13 If Pi mil MvnttiM' Sts.

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7 "ii South Side 1'M'i i SI I.lovd i 11 hoot, 'l 10 in i i i Wor- nh in "Thnio ('111111' mi'ti i i i i Kmiotuori, 311 p. ni i i i i i a 710 m. Christian Science First Church nt Chrlit, Scientist i i i i i i A I i S' Snn- iii- f-iircp FtP'ld- i Hi Sf diilll' Ui'dni'idny. Test- I I I I I liv A i Inir T. cx( i pt 11 I in Iniintv nii'i'tlntr Church Of The Brethren First-- I I A Hnincr 11 I I '1 I i II 1 I Church Of Christ St.

Sunday School, 10 a.m II a in Evening service 7 I p.m. Wednesday: Midweek I'l (tyer uervlce, 7 30 Church Of God Of Prophecy of God of Prophecy 17iM) K. Henry Dentils, pan- In''. Humliiy hool, 0 16 a.m. i MIPS.

iiim. Mo-nlriK worship, It in i i service, 8 in Ti i 8 1.1 TtulM Inv YOUIIK IVoplu. 8 p.m.. I'l Hi' Uuy, Ifiidcr "Voice ol Salv a i radio piOKnun cvfi-y SM tirtlny nt 3ll m. on XK I I H'o.

Tox. Itadlo proRram on nt II 13 on JOAN. Church of God, Pentecostal--2007 7th Nt Chlldtr.i pastor. Sunilny school, 10 in Hetty Taylor, cupt i womhip, a.m. i i i m-mce, 7.30 m.

Tue I.iulli'.i Prayer mcMing, 2-30 i i. Thursday. Midweek service, 7 .10 in. ongregaiiona! Uodflfl A at Tlility-scr. on I Hiii innnd O.

Harbor, pu.stor. Sunday School, a.m. Charles V. A i i siiiif Worship, a.m. I he lirlminim Me.isnprc." (Advent) HI ni of i nnd Memnerahlu i i i Jr.

I nicPtlnK, 6 p.m. nuailuy Jr. Choir, 4 Youth liotr, 7 Chancel Choir, 7:30 p.m. Irat i First Ave. Vernon W.

school, 9-45 III a in pnMur Sunday Mrs. Hnyniond Smith, Hupt. )Ject: "Thn or Love." Sunday Scnool I S'Tvlcc, 7 p.m. nt the rl.urrh. A ni nt the church.

Monday I i i flu i ColleRO AK" UIIK tVopln. in ft.m Couplo's Club I rlstmiui l'nrt 6 3 0 p.m. a Wfln-wwlav: Junior Choir 1 Thursday Senior i FH Christmas Servlce. li p.m, Episcopal 3 Pnul'i-- zn s. Bth St.

Bernard Mlars rei tor. Holy Communion, m. nchool nnd nursery fJ 1 i 5- II) Tuesday. Conflrmn- Mi la.is Insiructlons, 7:30 p.m Tlairndny. Choir, 7.30 m.

Evangelical And Reformed 3t. John's-- Union and Pierce Sts. HiJu-rt Kolze, pastor. Sunday iool IJ a m. HenlnftM Mark, BI Dt.

Worehlp. a m. Tuesday: Alia i Wednesday: olr, 1.1 m. Saturday: Conflr- nuitlon I 9 a.m. Evangelical United Brethren 5 IMl Avc an1 Pierce St.

A T. i i i pnctor. Sunday iool. 9 45 m. Dcnnlc Frohardt, IKH.

Wprnhlp. 10:15 a.m "The Sa" i We hlnff." service, i Chrhtinai proKram. Tuesday: I n-in Ohiis meeting, 7 30 p.m. VV lay: Choir, 7:30 p.m. Jehovah's Witnesses Klnndom a A P.

IM A Kp.rri, i i In chnrjrc. Suiidiiv Piihllc iwldrcss, 6 I 5 iii-hlmvcr atudy, Tuesday: i i 8 p. in Krldny: Service meet- theme, 7-10 m. Ministry sraiool I i talk, m. Jewish H'nil Inrael MynfttPr St.

Korh. rihbl llofrular He.rvlces .10 m. a 1 7 Saturday, 3 a.m. Utter Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ-- Ninth St. p.n I A Pan Snarr, branch prvHldpnt.

I'rlmthood meotliir 9 15 11 i i Prayer inooilriB, 10:10 a.m. Siirnunpnt service, 6:30. school, a.m Francis A. hnili-i. i PuMdny Mutiml Im- pn.vcnipin p.m.

Uoiief Society meeting, 7:30 Lutheran Sovonlh and Mill Sts. dl wilion, pastor Sunday iiol. 10 a.m. Mrs. lister F.

supi Worship. S'30 nnd i i in Testimony." Evening ft 1 School Christmas im. movie, OuidlnR 7 10 in (Tiolr, 7-'iO U'i ilnctdity ('audio iprvlrp hv thi choir. i war' I Sunilny, Dec dnv i worship, 11 in Sunday school, 9.10 of Omit I i In Of Chrilt 271 AM" and I s. i St.

Kobort ioi Sunday hool Civile rollinion i in in -TO-. John Points Out ft Human Mi Our a i a Bluff and Star Sts. Verner A. Ca'lsen, pastoi. Sun day school, i) iU a m.

Henry Jensen supt. Woiuhlp, lu 45 a "The Ui vine Invasion. Anrual clioir Christ niiU) concert, 8 p.m. Monday: Bo Scouts, 7 m. Tuesday: Sunda school program by primary depart mom.

VVeuneaday. Junloi' Choir, i Thm.sday. inday iichool pro gnun by the Intermediate and senlo departments, 7 p.m. Satuulay Christmas liay woishlp service 1U.45 a ni. Redeemer --Twenty-third St.

A U. Je'hn Marl In, pastoi Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Worship a in. "Tne Ji'arnesi Desire Hoavenly duller Tha: We Keep Christmas Festival as a Festi vill of Chlldien's rehearsal for Christmas, 2 Friday: Chil drcn Christ lias Eve service entitled God Loveu Me Dearly" soloist, Airs, iietty Aloroney, Holy rxltfht, 7 p.m. Saturday.

Christmas Day restivd.1 service, a St. John's Seventh St. and Willow A Kut'ene K. Harrison, pastor. Sunday school, 0 a.m.

aru j. i'ftersen, iiupt. Worship mid a.m. Friday. Christmas yj'-e.

11.30 m. Sunday: children Chi-istmas program. 3.U people's Christmas pag- eam, p.m. W. St and Perrln uk, pastor.

Theo astor. eo doie Leizrlng, vicar. Sunday school U.15 a.m. Worship, 10'JU am "Remove All Worry." Children's r'ehear- ittl, 2 p.m. Tuesday: Chrlstmus tree ciwnniitioe, p.m.

Wednesday Walthsr League enroling, 6.15 Oioir, 7.30 m. FrlSay Children Christmas Eve service in. baturday: Cnrlstmas Bay serv- lu a.m. Timothy Thirty-first St. and Broadway.

Edwaril F. Helnlcke pastor. Sunday school, 0-16 a in Hl huUz Worship a.m. "The Greatest Gift Exchange." Children practice for Christmas service, 1:30 Tuesday: Men's Club, 7.30 pm Choir at 7 p.m.; A tlval service, 10 a.m. Methodist Broadway--Broadway at First St.

Glenn Parrott, pastor. Sunday school, 9 3 0 a William supt Worship, a.m. "Following His Slar. Monday: Scouts 7-15 p. m.

Wednesday: Sr. Youth Christmas party, 7:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir, i .30 m. Bethel A.M.E.-fixteenth St. and Avenue A. Sunday school.

0:30 am. Janice Lytle, supt. Worship, 11 a Tuesday: Prayer and Class meeting 7:30 p.m. Saturday Choir, 7:30 p.m! Epworth Twenty-fifth St. and Avenue Gerald LaMotte, pastor.

Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Lyle Garrett, supt. Worship. 8:30 and 10:50 Youth Fellowshl Youth Fellowship Christmas ban- 3 Methodist fiuet, 6 p.m.

Tuesday. Boy Scouts, 7 Wednesday: Commission on nance, 7 p.m. Youth and Adult Choirs, 7 and 8 p.m.; Intermediate caroling- party. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Christmas program, 7:30 p.m. Fifth Avenue 18CO Fifth Ave. Mpn Lewis, pastor. Sunday school, and 11 a.m. Joseph K.

Carter jupt. Worship service, a.m, "The Slar Still Shines." Church school rlitmas party. Monday: nits. 7 m. Tuesday: Intermediate Youth Fellowship caroling 6:30 P.m.; Beaux Amis Club carollnp, 7:10 p.m.

Wednesday Sr. Youth Fel- oHrship parollnjr; Choir, 7:30 pm I'l-lday: Christmas Eve Candlelight wor.thlp service, 8 p.m. Trinity 701 Fourth St. Leo pastor Sunday school H'46 n.m. Oalirlel supt.

Wor- xhlp. 11 a m. Methodist Youth Fel- owshlp, 7 p.m. Monday: Boy Sco I Wednesday. Senior Ch p.m.

Nazarene Central 617 Seventh Ave. G. F. -ilesclmian, pasitor. Sunday school, ui a in "rn al1 Thorn as, supt Wor- shlp 10:50 am.

"The Manser and he SwaddllnK Clothes." Junior and Croups, 7 Evenlnc serv- UK Choir, Community Thirty-first St. and Seventh Ave. Lowell L. Foster, pas- Sunday school, 0-45 a m. Noel i 5 Worship, 10:50 a.

m. i 1 rom All Eter- ve Asem In Oreation: llei-amp the llahe In the Manner service, 7 p.m Kve- lillK seivice, 7 46. Flr a A -at Twenty-sixth a i- me ii Pastor. Sunday nool, II 4.1 a.m. Oaylord A Riph int Worship, 10 45 a.

"The MIIS raid Piearhed-The Vlrcin- Jo-jin" Thrpe Youth Groups ind Juniors, 6 45 p.m. EveninK eivlce, 7 4 5 p.m. "Jesus Teaches tage Prayer meeting, 7.45 p.m. Wednesday: Suiday school Christmas program--triats for all. Friday: Pruyer and Fasting Hour, 9:30 p.m.

Nonden ominational Apostolic 1728 Third Ave. W. Davis, pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Evening service, 7:30.

Thursday: Service at 8 p.m. Christian Home Memorial Chapel --North Sevsnth St. and Avenue E. Dr C. Carson Bransby.

pastor. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. Miss Mary P. Denny, chaplain. Worship, 8 a.

m. Devotions morning at 9 a.m. except Satu "day. Wednesday: Vespers at 6 p.m Open Bible Calvary 1618 Avenue Curtis E. Heide, pdstor.

Sflnday school, 10 a.m. Worship, 11 a m. Evening service, 7:46. mngellsi.ic service, 7:45 p.m. Friday: Oveicomers" Young People, 7.30 p.m.

Elizabeth Hooks, leader. Pilgrim Holiness Pllflrlm Eighth St. and Twenty- first Ave. H. A.

Downing, pastor. Sunday school, 10 a m. Elmer E. Urlggs, Worship, 11 a PYl'S, 7:15 m. Evening service, 7:45.

Evangelistic message. Wednes- A week filled with Christmas programs and observances has been scheduled at Trinity Baptist Church. A Christmas program will be presented beginning al 7:30 p. m. Sunday, the Rev.

Francis Hitch reported Saturday. A colored c'halk drawing depicting the carol, "Silent Night," will be drawn by Miss Phyllis Bowen. She will be accompanied by a musical background of a marimba and piano duet, by the Rev. Mr. Hitch and Miss Joan Easdale.

The choir of the church vill present the ciintata, "Carols of Christmas" by Ellen Jane Lorenz. The Rev. Mr. Hitch directs the choir. Sunday School Program On Wednesday night another Christmas program is slated.

The Sunday School will sponsor the event which will begin at 7:30 p. m. It will be under the supervision of Mrs. Irene Easdale and Harold Burris, with the help of the teachers. One of the evening's highlights will be candy given to the children from under the 12-foot Christmas tree.

"The Beloved Exile," a dramatic presentation, will be given on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The cast of players will be under the direction of Miss Jean Godden. The play has, its plot in the Holy Family's stay in Egypt while King Israel. The played by Nancy Smith, "reveals that if one has the Christ in his heart, no one can take Him away," the Rev. Mr.

Hitch said. Caroling will be featured on Friday evening. The Rev. Mr. Hitch stated that all who wish to join with the carolers may meet Herod reigned in lead role of Iras, Reading The Chanukah Blessing and ligiting the ceremonial candles at B'nai Israel Synagogue are Louis Katelman, congregation vice Harry Kubby, trustee and Rabbi David" Photo.

Chanukah, Festive Jewish Winter Holiday, To Begin at the church families. to visit other A Chanukah program will be presented by the childreij of the Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center, Rabbi Korb stated. It will include recitations, songs and a gift exchange. All pupils will participate.

The parents and the public are also invited to attend. Refreshments will be served by the Sisterhood. day: Prayer, 7:46 er and Fast 7:46 7:46 Presbyterian Friday. Pray- p.m. Bethany 1000 7th St.

Robert F. Howard, pastor. Sunday school, 8:46 a.m. Hodna Radllff, supt. Worship, 11 a.m.

Westminster Fellowship, 6:30 p.n. Wednesday: Beginners, 3,30 Juniors, 4 p.m.; Intermediate p.m.; Senior, 7 p. m. First 4 Willow Ave. Howard B.

Dooley, pastor. Sunday school, 9:40 a.m. Mrs. Clinton C. Gross, supt.

Worship, 11 a.m. Nursery hour, 11 a.m Coffee Hour, 12 noon. Jr. and Sr. Hi Group.

6 p.m Monday: Boy ScDUt Troop 17, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday. Explorers Post 17, 7:30 p.m. Grace Grace and Pierce Sts. Kenneth Hubler, pastor.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Dcnton Illlngworth, aupt. Worsh 8:30 and 10:55 a Sunday "Thi Angel's Gift." A Play "Gifts In A 7:30 m. Monday: Scouts, 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Princeton Hull Mariners Carol Party, 7 30 p.m. Wednesday: Jr. HI Westminster Fellowship, 3'46 p.m.; Children's Choir, 4:46 Sr. Hi West- ulnster Fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Thurslay: Adult C'holr, 7:30 m.

a HFD. Albert C. Bullock, Sunday school, 10 a m. Mrs. Ronald Sharp, supt.

Morning wor- ihtp, 11 a.m Sunday School Christ- program 7:30 p.m. Manawa Purk Manawa. Pastor, Mbert C. Bullock. Sunday school, 10.30 a.m.

Mrs. Russel Cozad, supt. vlorning worship, 9 30 a.m Monlay: Jr. Choir, 4.30 p.m. Wedneslay: Sr.

Choir. 7 p.m. Thursday: Jhrlstlan Life Group, 8 p.m. Westminster Twenty-eighth St. md Third Ellis H.

Butler, pas- or. Sunday school, 0, 9'45 and 11 Mrs. Emma Anthony, supt. Worship, 11 a.m. "Living Under the few Contract Pagea'ht rehearsal.

p.m.; Jr. W. 4 p.m.; Sr Ji W. 6:30 p.m. Monday: Bov Icouts, 7 30 Sr.

Hi W.F. Pary, 7-JO p.m. Tuesday: Christmas ageant, 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Choir, p.m. Friday.

Christmas Eve Service, 7:30 p.m. Reorganized Church Of Jesus Christ Reorganized Church of Jesus -hrlst of Latter Day Saints 140 ff. Washlngion Ave. John Booth, raster. Church school at 9.45 a.m.

3. Dempsey, supt. Worship, 11 a m. Christmas music. Nursery.

Adult 5:15 p.m. Evening service. 30. "The Word Was Made Flesh." ilons League, 7:30 m. Wednesday: 'rayer Service, 8 m.

Thursday: -Jecelian Slnirars, 6:30 p.m.: Sr. "hoir, 7.45 Book of Mormon 7 p.m The Salvation Army Citadel N. 7th St. Chaplain nd Mrs. Kerneth Marshall, officers a charge.

Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. largaret Smith, supt. Holiness serv- ce, 30 a.m. Nelghborhond House 911 Elgh- eenth Ave. (Sunday school, 9-45 a.

i. Monday through Friday: Handl- raft classes, 4:30 m. Thursday llrl Guaj-ds, 7 p.m.; Sunbeams, 4 m. iilnited Missionary United Missionary--611 S. 21st St.

'jul W. Diamond, pastor Sunday chool, 1 0 a Miss Josephine Doug- is, supt. Worship, 11 a.m Young topic's Mee Ing, 7 m. i 9rvice, 7'45. Thursday: Prayer and Ible Study, ":45 p.m.

Christmas Program At 1st Presbyterian Many Christmas activities have been scheduled during the coming week at First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Howard Dooley, pastor, announced Saturday. On Sunday at 9:30 a. m. two Christmas films, "Holy Night," and "Flight to Egypt," will be shown.

After the first film, the smaller children will go to the Sanctuary to sing carols around the Christmas tree. At the 11 a. m. worship service there will be special musical selections by the junior and senior choirs, and a Christmas message. Members of the Junior and ior Hi Fellowships will meet at the church at 6 p.

m. td go caroling at homes of shut-ins. They will then return to the church for refreshments, games and fellowship. A special Christmas Eve service of carol-singing and candle- lighting will be held at 7:30 p. m.

Friday. Following the service, a fellowship hour will be held. Special Christmas Services At St. Paul's The Rev. Bernard Miars, pastor of St.

Paul's Episcopal Church, assisted by Mrs. Helen Cheesman, organist, will present Charles Tazewell's Christmas story, "The Littlest Angel." at 11 a.m. Sunday. David Pettigrew will have the role of the angel. Miss LuAn Reimer will present at offertory solo.

The youth fellowship will go caroling at Jennie Edmundson Hospital on Sunday evening, followed by a party. Christmas eve services will begin at 10:30 p.m. Friday with a Christmas carol concert by the choir, under the directioi, of Mrs. Harley Grossmann. The iestival service of Holy Communion will Celebration of the festive eight- day Jewish winter holiday, Chanukah, begins at sunset Sunday.

"Chanukah" means dedication, and observes the struggle of the Jews with the Syrians for religious freedom. It is also known as the Feast of Lights, and each day before the evening meal, members light candles ajid recite blessings to the Lord God, "Who sanctified us by His Com- mandments performed mira- To Decorate Not One, But Two Trees Not one, but two Christmas trees will be decorated at Faith Lutheran Church Sunday. The members of the Walther an forces fcr five years. They League will meet at 3:30 1 m. were victorious, and Judaism cles for our lathers and preserved us to reach this season." Candles Lighted Every Day Each dsy in additional candle is lighted until nine burn on the final evening The cerermny is also performed in the sytagogue.

During he special days, it is customary parents to give gifts to thuir children, and for the young ones to play games with a religiots significance. "In the year 165 B. when Antiochus, King of Syria, ruled over Palesti le, the Jews were ordered to forsake their faith and bow down tc images and idols," Rabbi Korb relates. Holy Temple Defiled "The Holy Temple was defiled. Those, who vould not obey, suffered the del th of martyrs.

"Led by tie Maccabeans, the Judeans fought the superior Syri- Sunday to decoratp the trees and also the church auditorium for'the was saved," he explains. After their triumph, the Jews Sunday pageant at 7-30 p. and re Jtln Syri an for the Christmas Eve cere- nomes. The pageant entitled, Two Christmas Trees," shows the representation of one as the tree of knowledge of good and evil, an the other, the tree of the cross. The choir will present the program.

With the help of a film strip they will use recitations hymns and carols to tell the star of the two trees. The leaguers will also hslp prepare for the children's tradi tional Christmas Eve service packing gift sacks on Sunday aft ernoon, the Rev. Robert Miski men, pastor, announced. be celebrated meditations. at 11 p.m.

with On Christmas Day at 10 a.m. there will also be another celebration of Holy Communion. Two Churches Plan Holiday Programs A program and a Christmas play will be presented at First Nazarene Church at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, under the supervision of Miss Delores Langdale. The annual program at Central Nazarene will be at 7:30 p.m., under the direction of Mrs.

Rollie Heck. A cantata, "Wonderful" will be given at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the choir. ADDITIONAL CHURCH MEWS ON PAGE 4. Midnight Masses At Catholic Churches Traditional Midnight Masses on Christmas Eve will be celebrated in all four of the Catholic Churches here, beside the regular Christmas Day Mass times are: St.

Peters--Solemn High Mass at midnight; 6:30, 7, 8, 8:30, and 9 a. m. Christmas Day. Holy Family High Mass at midnight; 6, 8, a. and 12:10 on Christmas Day.

St. Patrick's Solemn High Mass at midnight; 7:30, 9, and 11:15 a. m. on Christmas Day. St.

Francis--Solemn High Mass at midnight; 5, 8, 9:15, and 11 a. m. Masses on Christmas Day. Communion Service A Christmas Communion service will be held at 11 p. m.

Friday at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. The church will also be open for personal meditation and prayer from 10 a. m. to 12 noon on Christmas Day.

to OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH--BLUFF AND STORY Vi Block South of A. Hiqk School Smdoy School. 9:30 A. M. Worship Service 10:45 A.

M. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH Broadway at 3lit St. Sunday Sckool 9:15 A. U. Worsfcip A.

U. Come and Worship With Us Sunday Morning 9:00 and 11:00 A. M. SERVICE AND SERMON AT St. John's Lutheran Church Willow Ave.

ond 7th St. idols, and recedicated it in a celebration which lasted eight days. The story is told that when the dedication candles were to be lighted, only i very small amount of oil was ailable. Miraculously it lasted the entire eight-day period. Another Tra( ition Honored Coincide ita lly, the same week honors another tradition.

About 1000 years before Chanukah, accoidiig to Talmudic tradition, Moses built a portable tabernacle for the Jews. It was de licated during the week the 25th of Kislev, and carried by th? Children fo Israel as they wandered in the desert for 40 years, seeking the promised land. 5th Avenue Tells Of Plans To Join Attendance Drive Fi'th Avenup Methodist Church will participate in a national crusade to increase church attendance, it is reported by the pastor, the Rev. Allen Lewis. The campaign will be conducted here from Jan.

1 to Easter, April 10. The church will send letters to all church families explaining the crusade. Personal visitations will he made on Sunday, Those visited will be Dec. 26. asked to Timothy Voters Elect Alvin Tews Alvin Tews, 2402 Third las been elected president of Tim)thy Lutheran Church, the Rev.

leinicke, pastor, said Saturday. He succeissds William Biesen- iorfer Jr. Other chiirch officers for 1955, lected at a voters' assembly Tuesday ate: Don Hardy, vice resident; Melvin Mclntosh, see- Arnolc Niemann, treas- irer; Otto Harms, elder; Marion Jrazier, and Merle Bachmann, auditor. These men 'vill take office at special service on Sunday, Jan. sign a loyalty covenant declaring their intention to attend church every Sunday during the crusade unless prevented by circumstances beyond their control, the Rev.

Lewis stated. The commissaon on worship, membership and evangelism, with, the aid of "he pastor, will be in charge of the drive. Various promotion devices will be used, including stickers to be put on letters, window signs, windshield stickers and large posters. AU will bear the slogan, "God Is Our Strength--Attend Church Every Week--Pray Every Day." Candlelight Service At First Baptist A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at 11 p. m.

Friday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Allan Knight, pastor, said Saturday. The service will last until midnight. Three numbers will be presented by the choir under the direction of Mrs. X.

Kynette. There will be a social Christmas message. Sfoung people of the First church and of Walnut Grove Chapel will go caroling at the homes of shut-in members at 7 p. m. Thursday.

They will go by chartered bus, after which they will assemble at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Knight for "Young People's Christmastime at Parsonage." FOR FR ENDLINESS and iplritaal Help YOU LIKE FIRST NAZARENE CHURCH Avenue at 26th St. How Chrfiirlon Science Heals "AN AIMS TO THE PROBLEM OF'SOCIAL DKIMKING" KFAB 1110 lie Dec. 19, a.m.

'Miracle At The Inn' "The Miracle at the Inn," a cantata-drama will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church. Roger Durham and Dale Stephens will have leads. The choir will also present Christmas music. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP 11 A.

P. M. Affiliated with Am. Bapt. COB.

BROADWAY Methodist Church WELCOMES YOU at II. Broadway and S. First St. Sunday, 19 SI'ECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES 9:30 A. School A.

Worship Christmas Cantata and Sermon "FOLLOWING HIS STAR" 4:00 Christmas Pageant "THE WONDROUS STORY" ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 231 SOUTH 6th STREET You fo Worship With Them at Chnsfmos Sunday, Dec. 19th--Family Service, 11 A. M. "The Littlest Angel" Christmas Eve, Dec.

24th, 10:30 P. Carol Concert and Holy Communion Meditation, "The Sign of the Closed Door" Christmas Day, Dee. 25th, 10 A. M. The Holy Communion Tr REV.

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8re 2 Fuller BruMl cl alesmen And Agents NEED MONEY? you are interested in mcreasinr your income we need an alert man or woman in Council and rp fs-nt BABKE TENDA (orlpinal tumble proof safety tablo for babies). I'TLL PAKT time. Car necessary canvasine LEADS funiishrrl BABEE-TENDA is nationally art vertised in 22 leading magazines Call BABEE-TENDA SALES Omaha, Nebraska, Re 4131. 2 215 LB ASI'HALT SHINGLES per squai QK RUBBER A SATIN i $1 75 at HEAVY B. RB WIRE sb-rod spool 95 CELO TB Insulation board per sq.

feieinfr "i Fir, per 100 00 6 FT. HEAkTT Studded steel Posts g2c Johnson Cashway Lumbe r-- Paint-- Hardware 27th and Broadwav Phone 3-7568 Open 6 iys a Week Till 5 p.m. FarmJStocks And Supplies 24 SWEET TOOTH All livestock lib sweet, nourishing black strap molasses, a experienced feeders know they eat and drink better when they have it, and are taking advantage of the present low price. Roy ScofieU I'rnlf f'T. 00 1 Bond lUtn Mam Ph.

6671 FEED PURINA PIG STARTENA from to 9 weeks of age. Weighed re-ords prove that 100 'bs will put i nO lbi. pork. $5.60 per hundred Council Bluffs Hatchery Ph- 3-71S9 we deliver Here's The New 'One Shot" Penicillin Treatment BICILLIN FORTIFIED Gives fast high penicillin blooc levels, plus continuous protection that lasts up 6 days." Penicillin lOcc Via! Frank St. Pharmacy MAIL ORDERS PUREUREE Spotted Poland Boars.

Guaranteed. Vaccinated New Blooi for old customers. 3 mi. NE o' Co. Bluffs on hi-way 'A mi.

on rock road. Road at hi-way Will deliver. Lloyd C. Hayme Ph. 3-7)83 M.

PETERSON AUCTIONEER FOR JIM--LIVESTOCK-Furniture Ph. 3-8471 5)5 20th A Co. 'I HEBHED Spotted Poland China Boars. Bl', Stretchy type. New breeding.

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Sale Yards Dan I'erkina, IIHh Auctic neer--Phone 9930 Maaske--Auctioneer Salesman wllh H. L. Pcvton, Realtor Phone '-II, Losan. Iowa W. R.

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Two Duroc Boar.C Phonp WO 1338 6 ily tires, seconds, J15C. Fuone 3-8829. and cattle blades 6Jc art Mieep blades. 35c per set. Prices Include return postage.

Breeders Supply Co. 101 So M.im Co Ph Spotted Poland Chmi Boars. We deliver. 3U ml. north weit of Treynor Phone 21)1.

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