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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
8
After the regular meeting finished, Elizabeth Ward's committee served two delicious lunches before adjourning. The group planned to reconvene on the 12th.
Mr and Mrs W W Laing were feted at a 1236 pm dinner at Hotel Mealey on Sunday before their move to Vallejo California. About twenty five guests attended as Theodore Olson hosted and introduced associates from the Chicago Great Western railway and its locomotive car and store departments. The couple, formerly Florence Encksen, received a corsage and a gift, with guests extending best wishes.
The Women of the Moose Chapter 848 held a June 25 1943 meeting in club rooms with Peonies in decor for officer installation and candidate initiation. Four candidates were balloted with 29 to be initiated later. three joined, receiving rosebuds. Officers and prizes were announced. a lunch followed. Separate items note Nuptial vows for Mrs Amy Busse and Mrs Robert Meyer on June 28 at Cedar Rapids First LIt eran church and Loyal Star Auxiliary meeting on June 26 with five initiates and a piano tuning request.
A special Gerken reunion picnic at Floyd Gerken's Little Wapsie grove drew relatives from multiple towns despite bad weather. Prizes were awarded for feats like measuring a large tree, and attendees included Leslie Gerken, Barbara and Jerry Chik, Harold Bellmer, and many others.
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows invite members to a miscellaneous shower at the IOOF hall Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Poggenclass. The WRC holds a twilight memorial at Oak Route Cemetery Saturday at 7 30 PM. Jenny Wade Tent members picnic at City Park Saturday evening 5 30 PM. Mrs Anna Kolb hosts Wednesday event.
The Modern Country Club members meet at her home on Tuesday afternoon, July 3. Mrs Hilma Rees will host the L A to L A of N A group on Tuesday at 2 o'clock.
Rev. De Witt Clinton, new pastor of the Methodist church, will conduct services at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. His sermon topic will be You Can Take it with You. War ration book replacements urged to be controlled. local board warns against issuing books II and IV.
Public timetables list connections among Delwein Chicago Detwein Kansas City Oelwein Clarion Rochester Minneapolis and Waterloo lines. Multiple trains and buses daily with specific arrival and departure times, some excluding Sundays, plus notes on connections and routing via Rochester and McIntire. Also includes brief notes on corn syrup canning guidance and fabric care and a 1944 workers loss estimate.
Secret Heart Father O'Hagan and Pastor Father Knox announce Sunday masses from 3 45 to 7 00 and 9 00 o clock. A Novena is held every Friday at 7 30 p m. Confessions run each Saturday from 8 00 to 5 00 and 7 00 to 9 00 p m with the same schedule before Holy days and after the Friday Novena.
The Latter Day Saints Reorganized Church at Cor 2nd St and 4th Ave NE hosts church services with church school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m Pastor George McFarlane leads the church. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p m.
St Marys Episcopal Church holds Church School from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Summer Church School welcomes children aged three to eighteen, with opening service and lessons on church manners led by Paul Satrany, Lay Reader in Charge.
Sunday service schedule at First Baptist features Pastor W E Epps sermon on July 1 1945 with communion and choir selections led by Mrs Sam Smith and organ works. Evening youth fellowship and gospel hour planned. association picnic on July 4 at West Union with pot luck lunch. Choir rehearsal and prayer meeting set for July 3 with a monthly business meeting.
Zion American Lutheran H C Schiffler posts July church events with 8:15 a m early service 9:30 a m Sunday school 10:30 a m later service and a semi annual meeting after. Organ numbers Fifth Nocturne Leybach Romanza Commemoration March. Junior choir Sing Praise to God Vulpius. Luther League 7:00 p m devotional at Edlug farm. Junior choir practice July 3 10:00 a m. Ladies Aid July 3 at 2:30 p m. Sunday School Teachers meeting July 5 7:30 p m. Holy Communion announcements July 6 7 7 and July 7. Holy Communion July 8 common cup then July 15 individual cups.
Christian Science Society at 125 Third Avenue Northeast invites worship Sunday at 11:00 am with Sunday school at 9:30 am and Wednesday meeting at 8.00 pm Reading room open Wednesdays 3 to 4. The July 1 1945 lesson sermon theme is Christian Science with the Golden Text from Psalms 12 12 13 and quotes from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The Ledger notes Arise shine for thy light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee with further Bible citations
The excerpt cites Isaiah and Jesus, noting believers as the salt of the earth and light of the world. It urges watchfulness, work, and prayer to keep the salt's flavor and the light shining, radiating toward noontide glory in the period described by the Bible.
Grace Methodist church schedules Interdependence Day services with morning worship at 10 45 a m and a one hour sermon themed Poisoning the Wells or Building to Peace Which United Nations plan is cited as hopeful but dependent on people. Community notices include Sunday School Bible study at 9 40 a m Home Builders and Youth Fellowship events at City Park weather permitting and various midweek activities. Music selections include Mighty Lak a Rose Show Me the War Contemplation Song of Triumph with Evelyn Eck and LeRoy Steele as organist and chorister.
L W Hauser DD pastor announces June 29 7 30 p m session meeting to receive members plan communion and other matters. July 1 9 a m Sunday School welcome all ages. 11 a m communion reception of members and children’s baptism with choir music. Rachel Guild July 3 2 30 p m at Mrs Alsip home. Elizabeth Guild July 10 Fourth of July picnic noon on church lawn. Choir rehearsal Wednesdays 7 30 p m.
The First Church of Christ led by Minister D. Kermit Pugit observes Lord's Day on July 1, 1935 with a service from Hebrews 10 25 to exhort one another and meet as the day approaches. A 7:00 AM The Christians Hour program is listed.
A gospel program led by Ard Haven Radio preacher prompts Bible study and worship activities. Morning worship by Mrs. Grant Cowan on True Freedom features an object lesson. Evening service includes Cowan sermons and singing by William Moris. Church calendar lists Scouts gathering, Ladies Aid unit meeting, and Win-A-Couple Class picnic with details on time and venue.
W S CS Meeting Wednesday July 1 Sunday School 9 30 a m Divine Worship 10 30 am Luther League 8 15 pm July 2 Roger Schmidt topic July 3 no services July 5 Ladies Aid 2 30 pm Brotherhood 8 15 pm lunch committee names listed Readers note the weekly program for Area No 2 at Aurora with multiple activities and rehearsal dates through early July.
Fairbank Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 2 00 pm and church service at 3 00 pm with soloist Matthew Scrip from Chicago Ill and a message Where Does God See You Web July 4 at 2 00 pm Also Mel and Charlotte TM radio singers from Minneapolis Minn and Youth for Christ leaders will speak this Wednesday night Clermont Lutheran Parish A Q Nesset pastor West Clermont Service at 9 30 am on July 1
Rev. Gerhard Frost of Luther College will lead Sunday School and evening service at Clermont. Friday June 29 and Tuesday July 3 include choir rehearsal and Priscilla Society, with members urged to sew. Hostesses listed for July 5th East Clermont Societies. Pro-Slam chair Mrs ML Block. July 3 Priscilla at West Clermont hosted by Guy Williams and others.
Grace Lutheran Church Fayette lists no services on July 1. A group from Grace’s Mission Circle will attend the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Rally Thursday June 26 at Jesup. Notes include Walther League event July 45 at 1:30, PSAE Voters Meeting July 6 at 8:00, plus church activities at Maynard Presbyterian and Methodist churches with listed pastors and helpers.
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