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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

Ans: 1t is indeed unfortunate that
a young, and otherwise attractive girl
should be afflicted in such a way as
yourself. Whatever means you emplay
to remove the blemishes, do so only
with the advice and consent of your
doctor.
M.F. - Is there any need of keep
ing my boy with me and sending him
to schools?
Ans. ABSOLUTELY :. Keep your
son with you at all costs and see that
he secures the best education possible
Guide his footstep on the right path
of life during his early years and he
will make you proud of him in his
manhood
AMI. = Is there "jinx" on me or
just what is the trouble? 1t seems
that | never get the things that want
Ans: l fear that you have adopted
OH dlttuuS VI WlStllll waiting Ill ITyl1R
to gain the good things in life, rather
! than really working for them. You
have no right to expect to gain any
thing without making an effort to get
it. Most worthwhile things are gained
only through hard work and faithful
ness to duty.
RE.H. = Will my hair ever grow
long like the hair of other girls? When
will l marry?
Ans; There are several preparations
on the market that would aid you in
| growing lustrous head of hair. l
am sending you the information today
that will tell you where and how to Sc
cure just what you need for your hair.
You will be married as soon as you
| learn to make yourself attractive.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20
Society News

Mrs. Marybelle Brown, 2433 Fourth
Avenue South is very sick in General
Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne, Fourth Avenue
South, entertained Miss Esther Ran
dali and Rev. and Mrs. w. E. Wad-
lington at dinner last Sunday after
noon.
Miss Esther Randall was the guest
of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Claybourne and
family last Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. George Washington, 619 Oak
Lake Avenue North is much better at
his home.
Mrs. Viola Walker, 512 18th Avenue
South entertained group of young
sters at birthday party for her daugh-
ter, Miss Louise Walker. Wednesday,
November II delightful time was had
by all present. Miss Walker was the
recipient of many gifts.
Miss Esther Randall, evangelist, who
was holding evangelstic services at
Bethesda and ST. Peters churches left
Tuesday for her home in Kansas City.
The Missionary Society of Bethesda
Baptist Church met Friday, Nov. IL at
the home of Mrs. E. L. Sims, 2919 Col
umbus Avenue South After the bust
ness session the hostess served dainty
repast.
The Dorcas Missionary Society of
Bethesda Baptist Church met Wednes-
day afternoon in Dorcas sewing room
in the church. A very busy afternoon
was spent. Lunch was served. Mrs.
America Sims, Pres.
Mrs. Arthur Henry, 2421 Fourth Ave.
South is home again from the hospital.
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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20
u. C. E. CELEBRATES
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

WASHINGTON-(C)-The United
Government Employees, Edgar G.
Brown, president, began week long
celebration of its first anniversary with
a sermon on Sunday afternoon by Rev.
c. T. Murray, pastor of Vermont av-
enue Baptist church, at Garrett Patter-
son high school. The anniversary
dance was scheduled for Wednesday
night at the Lincoln colonnade.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

an education and should be allowed to
do so.
MAER. - For over four years |
have been troubled with large, ugly
spots on my face. If there is any way
whereby l can have these spots re-
moved l am willing and able to find
work the rest of my life to do so. Will
| get them removed?
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

after all thankfulness is a quality
Of soul, not bareback from appetite
This spiritual thanksgiving is especially
ecous and practical because it be-
an eternal part of our living
ed TO any temporary fortunes
misfortunes we may have. Once
" have learned to drink contentment
fa cup of tears we have a posses
sion that is no longer at the hazards
of circumstance, something that sings
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

group which will be on the order of
the Senior League only in more SIM
p1ihed form This group will includ"
The ages between s and II years. The
program will consist of group worship
and singing, dramatics, socials, etc. In
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

other words, this group is being formed
for those youngsters who demand more
ctivities from their association. This
group will hold its meeting for one
hour. and at the usual time, $50 PM,
the Senior group will have their regular
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

Within US day and night and adds Sa-
vor to every crust of bread"
Physical hunger is a hideous thing,
but it is not so devastating as spiritual
hunger. Despite all handicaps we can
h. some touch of spiritual glory if
Nc lift our faces toward Gods sunlight
and say: I shall be big enough to
uffer and sacrifice, but never small
nough to whine and surrender -
L. H. Hodgson in Mimi. Journal Of
Education.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-11-20

RM.W. - Will l get the promised
promotion or would | do better in
business for myself?
Ans: You very probably would be
better satisfied in your own business
but it would not be wise quitting your
present business connection at this
time. Remain as you are until after
the promotion or until you are in bet
ter financial circumstances.
E.W. = | am the mother of two
beautiful twin children Recently l
met a young man who wishes to marry
me in spite. of my mistake in life.
Should | marry him?
Ans: There is no good reason why
'-ould not marry the man and try
mfort for the
ii your Lie. H must be q
person to forgive your mistake
to be : father of your
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Two Themes
Announced
By P a S tor
III God Be for U.s."
Rev. R. P. Schear-
rer's Subject.

"TF GOD BE FOR US" will be tn.
subject at II o'clock tomorrow in
the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
by Rev. r. Paul Schearrer. At 8 pm
a musical service will be given. Rev
Mr.. Schearrer will speak on Passover
Parallels"
DR.. D. N. Shoemaker will speak on
Isaiah" before the Brotherhood Bible
Class at o:45 o'clock. Florence Porter
Mary Henshall, Jane MacWilliams
and Miss Ruth Kuhnle will be in
charge Of the young peoples meetings
Col. Frank Norman will be the ruest
speaker before the Oldest group.
The Mother Gordon Bible Glass will
meet Monday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Guy Goodman, 502 Tulip avenue.
Mrs. M. P. German will be the guest
speaker. George A. Benson, economist
and lecturer, will address the Brother
mood Club Tuesday evening on This
Distracted World"
Girl Scout Troop SO will present a
tnree-act play in the church hall Fri
Gay evening. The following will COM
prise the cast: Joan schlee, Jane Nc
Grew, Frances Shepherd, Elizabeth
Magathan, Doris Black, Ann Albert
son, Louise Winfield, Florence Porter.
Joyce Kephart, Lila Jean MaRruder
Jean Butz, Jean Brodell and Grace
Stauffer.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
FAITH UNSEEN"
SERMON THEME
Rev. E. 0. Clark to Speak
at Chevy Chase Baptist
Tomorrow.

Rev. Edward o. Clark, pastor of
the Chevy Chase Baptist Church,
has for his topic tomorrow at II am.
Faith Unseen"
The church will unite with other
Protestant churches Of the commun-
ity nthe union service in the Chevy
Chase Presbyterian Church at 8 pm.
The Board OF eDacons will meet
Thursday at 7:30 pm. at the church.
Young people Of the Sunday school,
participating in the local Bible story
contest, will tell their stories Thurs
day at $50 pm, from which will be
selected the final contestants to enter
the city-wide Bible story contest, be-
Ing sponsored by the Y. M. c. A.
The annual church dinner is April
20 at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Dr.W.P.King
To Be Guest
Tomorrow
Editor Will Speak at
Mount Vernon Place
Church.
nR. WILLIAM P. KING of Nash

DIR. WILLIAM P. KING of Nash
vile, Tenn, editor OF the Christian
Advocate, general organ of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, will
preach the morning sermon tomorrow
at Mount Vernon Place Church. He
will attend the convention of the
Editors Of the Religious Press, meet
ing here Monday.
DR.. John w. Rustin, pastor, will
speak on What Is Required of Thee?"
1T the o'clock service.
Mrs. A. F. Harlan will teach the
Study Glass in the discussion of
Africa" Monday at 8 pm.
The Board of Christian Education
will meet at the church Monday at 8
o'clock.
Prayer meeting will be held Thurs
day at pm.
The pastor will speak at the an
nual Epworth Training Conference of
the Seniors Of this church Saturday
at $50 pm. Friday evening there
Will be service in conmemoration of
the eighty-ninth anniversary of the
sailing to China of the first foreign
missionaries of this denomination.
This is an objective of the Bishops
Crusade, missionary forward move
ment of the church, to stimulate and
increase the spiritual and financial
strength of the missionary program.
DR.. William S. Abernethy, pastor of
Calvary Baptist Church, will be the
speaker. A reception will follow in
the parlors of the church.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
KING OF KINGS"
WILL BE SHOWN
Minister of First Congre-
gational Church An
nOunces Theme.

Rev. Howard Stone Anderson, min
lister Of the First Congregational
Church, will make "a plea for Amer
lean radicalism" In his sermon to-
morrow morning King OF Kings"
Cecil B. De Miles motion picture,
will be shown at and 8 pm. to-
morrow.
The Young ePople's Society meets
at $50 for discussion of Finding
God in Nature to be led by Carl
Markwith. The Young Women's Club
meets Tuesday for dinner and a pro-
gram.
At the church's midweek meeting,
Rev. Anderson will read his State
ment Of Christian Faith and Ex-
perience," which he gave at the Coun-
Gil Of Installation on April 9. The
church supper is served at 6 o'clock,
and the midweek meeting follows.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Euthrratt
ST. Marks LUTHERAN

Anoepenoence ave. and 9Th st. S.W.
Rev. J. Luther Frantz. Pastor.
II 100 m.-Sermon by the Pastor
0.45 ans g. $40 pm MI Iearne
Evening star., 1937-04-17
SERMON SERIES
TO BE CONTINUED

The series Of sermons by Rev. G. E.
Schnabel will continue at Albright
Memorial Evangelical Church on the
general subject, "The Resurrection on
Our Street." At IL o'clock the SUBJ
ject will be "The Resurrection on Our
Street and My Religion" At ? pm.
he will speak on 'The Unfinished
Finished Task"
Capt. Langmack, director Of physi-
cal education at Paul Junior High
School, will address the Young Peo-
pies Class tomorrow morning on "The
Unity Of Science and Religion"
The Youth Council will meet at 1
pm. Following the evening service 4
'good-fellowship hour" with refresh-
ments, will be held
The monthly workers conference
and dinner will be held Thursday,
with the men OF the brotherhood
serving the dinner.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
LutheranS
Will Hear
DR.. Wentz
Resurrection Body"
Seminary Profess
sor's Topic.

At THE Lutheran Church Of the
Reformation tomorrow at IL
O'Clock Dr. Abdel Ross Wentz, pro-
fessor Of church history in Gettys-
burg Theological Seminary, will be
the guest preacher. His theme will be
The Resurrection Body"
Dr. BlackWelder is out OF the city.
taking part in the National Preach
ing Missions In Denver and Min:
neapoliS.
The Senior Luther League will meet
at Z o'clock, with Mrs. N. j. Gould
Wlckey as the guest speaker. Her
theme will be The Challenge of
Christian Education" The Inter-
mediate Luther League will hear Miss
Cathleen Scott on What Church Has
Done for Me"
DR.. Wentz will speak in the evening
on the general theme of Dr.. Black
Welder's current series Of Sunday eve
ming sermons, Getting Along in a
Different World" DR.. Wentz's SUBJ
Ject will be How to Grow in Ma
chine-Made World"
The annual meeting of the Inner
Mission Society of Washington and
vicinity will meet in the church Fri
day evening. Rev. Luther M. Schulze,
director of the Summer home at Jolly
Acres and family welfare worker in
Baltimore, will be the speaker. Rev.
Henry Manken is president and Miss
Frances Dysinger is executive secre-
tary.
Evening star., 1937-04-17

.TOBeThene
Tomorrow
DIR. A. Mccartney to
Preach at Covenant
First Presbyterian.

"MIL1TANT M1NoR1T1Es" will be
the subject of DR.. Albert joseph
McCartney's sermon tomorrow at the
ii o'clock service at the Covenant
First Presbyterian Church.
Coleman Jennings will address the
young people Of the Covenant Fellow
ship and the Westminster Group at 7
pm. The intermediate Group will
discuss THE Kind Of World God
Would Like This to Be" under the
leadership Of Bryan Ogden.
The All-Comers Mems Bible Glass
meets at GAS am. Beginning next
Sunday. Judge James Quarles will lead
the class in series OF lessons from
the Old Testament.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Peck
Memorial Chapel will serve 4 chicken
dinner Wednesday from s to 1880
o'clock at the chapel.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
FIRST BAPTIST
AN Essential Experience
Theme of DR.. E.. Pruden.

An Essential Experience" will be
the subject of DR.. Edward Hughes
Pruden st the First Baptist Church
tomorrow morning, and in the evening
Numbered Among Gods Friends"
At the devotional service Thursday
evening he will take as his subject,
IAN Accurate Appraisal of Ones Self"
Election of officers and committees for
the new church year starting May l
will be held at that meeting.
Wanda Manley and a group of
young women from the Euzelian Glass
will give program at the Childrens
Emergency Home, Central Union Mis-
sion, today.
Evening star., 1937-04-17

SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH
400 4th Street NV.
Swedish Service $40 PM
Sermon by Rev. ]. w. Eckman.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
SERMON CHOSEN
Obscure Church Member
Is Topic.

At Brightwood Park M. E. Church
tomorrow morning Rev. S. Carroll
Coale will preach on The Obscure
Church Member" There will be a
story for the children, Give of Your
Best" At the happy evening hour
the young people will assist the min
lister in the service. Robert R. Daw-
son, who is preparing for the Chris
tian ministry, will speak. His theme
will be Search Me, o God
The Epworth League will hold an
open meeting at 6:45 pm, with Miss
June Welty and Miss Juniata Brown
as speakers. The intermediate League
will be under the direction OF Miss
Valeria Martin.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
DIR. BERRY SPEAKER
AT EMORY M. F..

DR.. Edgar c. Beery, presiding elder
OF the Washington district, will preach
at Emory M. E. Church South, tomor-
row night. He will speak as part Of
the bishops crusade within the
Southern Methodist Church.
DR.. Horace E. Cromer announces "A
Period OF Questions" as the subject for
his sermon at the morning service.
DR.. Howard Stone Anderson of the
FIRST Congregational Church will be
the guest speaker Friday night at the
meeting OF the Emory congregation.
This will be one Of the more than
5000 services from coast to coast being
held at this hour in the bishops cru
sade.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
CENTRALPRESBYTERIAN
Presbytery to Meet in
Baltimore Mondav.

DR.. James H. Taylor will preach at
Central Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning on Christian Liberty and
IN the evening on The Prophet as q
Preacher"
The Presbytery of Potomac will meet
in Baltimore Monday night. The rep
resentatives to this meeting will be
DR.. Taylor and Elder James Trimble
as principal and Elder R. P. Clarke
as alternate
The Young Peoples Friday Night
Glass, under the instruction of DR..
Taylor, will study the "Crucitxion OF
Jesus as the next topic. The gen.
eral subject is THE Life Of Jesus"
Evening star., 1937-04-17
THEME GIVEN
"That Rock-Disciple" Is
Rev. Beatty's Subject.

THAT Rock-Disciple" will be the
subject tomorrow at IL am. in
Georgetown Lutheran Church of Rev.
Harold E. Beatty, pastor. Joseph C.
WINNER will conduct the Bible study
at $50 am. in the discussion of "The
Effects OF Alcohol Upon the Human
System" John Albert will have charge
Of the young peoples meeting at 7 pm.
THE Obedience of Noah" will be
the prayer meeting topic Thursday
B pm.
At q recent business meeting of the
Sunday school plans were submitted
for special service to be rendered on
Mothers day.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
FIFTH BAPTIST.
DR.. John E. Briggs to
Preach at Both Services.

DR.. John e. Briggs, pastor OF the
Fifth Baptist Church, will preach to-
morrow morning on "The Second
Mile" and at 7:45 pm. on "The Abun-
dant Life" The B. Y. P. U. will assist
IN the evening service and present
short program on life service, at which
time there will be special recognition
Of all life service members.
Sunday is missionary day in the
Sunday school. The adult classes and
the Young Peoples Department will
meet in the church auditorium at
10:l5 am. and hear about the work Of
DR.. George Green, who for more than
30 years has been medical missionary
in Africa.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
YOUTH CONFERENCE
DR.. Hornell Hart Will Be
Principal Speaker.

Or. Hornell Hart, professor OF social
ethics at Hartford Theological Semi
nary. Will be the principal speaker at
the Washington Christian youth con-
ference at Calvary Baptist Church
May Z and 8.
The conference will consist of a
banquet May at pm, followed by
an address and several discussion
groups and two speeches on Saturday
afternoon. Details Of the program
will be announced next week.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Third Baptist.

DR.. George o. Bullock's topic at II
am. is THE First Adam, Failure;
the Second Adam, a Success" Holy
communion and receiving new mem
bers follow the morning services At
pm. his topic is "A Prevailing
Prayer" Prayer meeting Tuesday 8 to
10 pm, and Thursday, 8 to 9p.m.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
John Wesley A. M, r. T..

DR.. Aetius Albertus Crooke, presid-
ing elder of the Washington district,
will preach tomorrow morning. Sacra-
ment of the holy communion will be
administered at night.
At 3 O'Clock the choir and congrega-
ton will accompany DR.. Spottswood to
the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church for
the monthly visit.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
LAW SERMON TOPIC
Trinity Episcopal to Hear
Rev. Reno S. Harp.

THE 1nadequacy of Law" will be
the subject of Rev. Reno S. Harp's
sermon tomorrow at the IL o'clock
service at Trinity Episcopal Church.
There will be also a service of the
holy communion at 8 am.
The junior choir and members Of
the church school will join in the
presentation service of the children's
Ienten offering at the Cathedral at
1 pm.
The Young Peoples Society will
meet at $50 pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
UNITED BRETHREN
DR.. S. B. Daugherty to
Speak at Two Services.

At Memorial United Brethren
Church tomorrow at IL am. Dr.. S. B..
Daugherty will preach on The Great
est Victory and at pm. on How
Large Is the World?" Miss Heatwole,
minister's assistant, will speak to the
junior church at II am. on MY Part
in the Work of Our Church"
The flreside groups will meet at
7 pm.
Meeting Of the Sunday School Coun-
Gil Tuesday at 8 pm. Midweek service
Thursday, 8 pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Zion RaptiSt

The annual vesper service under the
auspices Of the Sunday school will be
held tomorrow at pm. The invoca-
ton will be given by DR.. J. M. Ellison.
Joseph E. Penn will give reading.
Supt. Louise H. Pack will make an ad-
dress and DR.. Ellison will give the
benediction. There will be special
music. Miss Bernice c. Williams will
preside.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Pilgrim Baptist.

Rev. Roy Caster, blind evangelist,
Will preach tomorrow at II am. At
3 pm. the celebration of the Lords
supper and receiving new members.
Services will continue through the
week, celebrating the twenty-sixth an
niversary Of the church and eleventh
Of the pastor.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Vermont Avenue RanfiSt

Rev. c. T. Murray will preach spe-
cial sermon at II am. Rev. Carter,
blind evangelist, will preach a special
sermon at 3 pm. under the auspices
OF the Pastors Aid Society. At 8 pm.
the Rev. Murray will preach a special
sermon
A return engagement of the talking
pictures of the recent Ohio disastrous
floods, and also Take 1t Easy in Life"
and Africa Speaks" and other pic
lures will be given under the auspices
OF the young people Thursday at 8
pm. 1t will be for the benefit of the
mortgage burning rally.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Zion BAPTIST, Southwest,

DR.. J. M. Ellison will preach at II
O'Clock on All Things Work To-
gether for Good" The annual vesper
services of the Sunday school will be
held at pm. On April II the dea-
conesses will hold the annual bake
sale, beginning at 10 am. and lasting
throughout the day.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
FORTY IN CLASS
Bishop to Confirm Epiph-
anV Candidates.

Bishop James E. Freeman will make
his annual visitation to the Church
OF the Epiphany tomorrow at IL am.
approximately 40 candidates will be
presented to him for confirmation.
At the 8 pm. service of evensong
Rev. Richard A. Cartmell will preach
on Honor All Men"
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Mount Moriah Baptist.

Rev. j. H. Randolph will preach
at IL am. and 7:30 pm. On Mon
day at $50 pm. a pageant will be
presented under the auspices Of the
Dent Memorial Club for the benefit
OF the church. Prayer service Tues
day noon and at 1880 pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Capital View Baptist.

Rev. J. A. Franklin will be the guest
speaker at II am. He will preach on
Suffering for the Glory of God"
B. Y. P. U. will meet at pm. The
pastor will have for his subject at
8 pm. What the Minister Should
Expect OF the Church" Prayer serv-
ice Tuesday at pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Scat Pleasant NJ r

Rev. Paul Bohi will speak at II a m
on The Privilege of Stewardship" and
at pm. on When Jesus Came"
The Young Peoples Society meets
Wednesday at Bpm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Friendship Baptist,

The Drying of the Brook" will be
the subject of Rev. William Weaver,
assistant pastor, at IL am. Holy
communion at 3 pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Howard University.

DR.. William Stuart Nelson. inaugu-
rated as president of billiard Univer-
sity, at New Orleans, La, last week,
will be the speaker tomorrow at IL
O'Clock in Andrew Rankin Memorial
Chapel.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
20 Years Cleaning.

Cleaning the interior of York
Cathedral in England will take 70
years, portions not having been touched
for 600 years.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Good viii Baptist.

Rev. j. A. Brown of Richmond, Va,
will be the guest preacher at the
morning service. At the evening
service the pastor, DR.. James L. Pinn,
will speak on Finding God"
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Mount Bethel Baptist.

Rev. K. w. Roy will preach at II
am. on The General Judgment" and
AZ . pm. on Pleasant Words" Pray
er meeting Tuesday night; young folks
meeting Thursday night.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Twelfth Street Christian.

Rev. J. F. Whitfield will preach at
II am. and 8 pm. The Lords Supper
will be administere at each service.
9. E. Society, $50; prayer meeting
Wednesday night.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Mckinley Memorial Raptist

DR.. S. Geriah Lamkins will preach
at ii am. Holy communion, $50
pm. Evangelistic service, 8 pm
Prayer meeting, Tuesday pm.
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Mount Zion Cedar Grove RantiSf.

The pastor will preach Sunday at
10 am. at Mount Zion and at 1880
am at Cedar Grove. His subject will
be Prayer, the Vital Breath of the
Soul" At 3 pm. he will preach at
Germantown on The Defense of the
Gospel"
Evening star., 1937-04-17
Church Activities
Continued From Page B-5D
Plymouth Congregational.

Rev. Henry c. Mcdowell, missionary
OF the American Board to Galangue
Mission, Angola, Portuguese West
Africa, will be the guest preacher at
the morning service. At 8 pm. there
will be a joint meeting of the three
Congregational churches at Lincoln
Temple. Rev. H. C. Mcdowell will be
the speaker.