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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
3
The Hearthside club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Sampson’s home Friday evening with a good crowd. New neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones joined, Pinochle was played at four tables, and refreshments followed served by Mrs. Elmer Guenther and Mrs. Eli Jackson. The next meeting is set for April 29 at the Guenther home.
Rainbow Girls will attend the Methodist church service as a group on Sunday April 3 meeting at 10 35 a m in the chapel. Founder's Day is April 6. All Rainbow Girls are requested to be there.
Mr and Mrs S S W Livingstons hosted a seven o'clock dinner at 70 North lows avenue with Spring flowers from their garden. The table favored yellow and white as Mrs John Dodd served a three course meal for eleven guests followed by games. Out of town guests Dr and Mr Albert Hobby of Buffalo New York visited cousins Mrs R L Livingston and Mrs S W Livingston.
Irlene Benson the girls basketball coach hosted the squad at the Benson home near Olds in Crawfordsville on a Wednesday evening. Guests Marguerite Yorke and Violet Bergstrom attended. An unusual backward style dinner featured a 6:30 chili supper with themed place cards and gum drop boutonniere favors.
Listed are various local group gatherings including Rebekah regular meeting at 8 PM, Lexington PTA at the Schoolhouse, Nineteenth Century club at 2:30 PM, W R C and G A R activities, literature and music departments, Newcomer party, Friendly Social club, Ainsworth chapter 392 O F E S, Handcraft, Snowball Social club, Seed and bulb exchange, and Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society afternoon with hosts and addresses.
A list of residents with birthdays today including Mrs. W M Galloway 85 born in Ireland and Three Quarter Century club member Donald Hunt 10, Patsy Longwell 8, Roy Gordon, Clifford Beggs and others plus Mrs R E Arthur and Mrs Palmer Schilling with family celebrations upcoming on Sunday.
Announcement for Ainsworth Chapter EF 8 to hold a school of instruction Monday April 4 with district instructor Mrs Mozelle Russell. Afternoon session at 1 30 and evening meeting at 8 0. Knights of Pythias lodge to meet Monday April 4 at 7 00 work in rank of page for all members.
The article states that consciousness relies on the activity of a brain region known as the cerebral cortex. It explains that this cortical activity is essential for aware thought and perception.
Pansy Hill club met with Mrs. EK Sigafoose for an afternoon gathering attended by eleven members and guests including Mrs Howard Sigafoose Cecil Denison Ina Ernest Mrs Glenn Green served as president and led a brief business session. Stunts entertained members and refreshments fitting the Easter season were served. The next meeting is set for April with Mrs O R B Babb.
Twelve members plus hostess Mrs Joe Kern attended the H J club meeting with guests Jean McComb Mrs Droll and first timer Geraldine Reiners. Mrs Joe Knotek shared curtain trimming tips and seed planting suggestions while exhibits of quilts and needlework impressed all. Club president Mrs Oscar Sheets ran a short business session voting Mrs Clara Fisher in. The group planned to meet at Mrs Joe Knotek's in three weeks and held a two course Easter themed luncheon and flower exchange.
White Way Club members displayed old photographs titled Way Back When at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. W O Ralston's home. Vice president Mrs Pauline Stewart conducted due to the president's absence. A member received a plant from her Sunshine Sister and contests plus a two course luncheon ended the afternoon. The next meeting is set for April 19 with Mrs W R B Rittenhouse.
The marriage of Mary Ellen Mickey formerly of Washington and Kenneth J. Brickner of Sheboygan Wis occurred January 1 in Dubuque. Rev Arnold C Buol officiated at the ceremony. The couple will reside in Shenandoah after Brickner’s transfer from Sheboygan.
Eleven members of the Washington chapter No. 98 O E S attended an evening Brighton meeting after a school of instruction. Names listed include Mrs. T A Flenner Mrs Will Hemmings Mrs Wisie Long Mrs Victor Blattner Mrs O B Sehmitt Mrs Paul Snakenberg and couples Mr and Mrs Howard McBride Mr and Mrs Fred Bey and Nellie Dodder. The chapter is invited to a Monday school of instruction in Ainsworth chapter No 392 with an 8 o'clock evening meeting.
Lesson stresses that God shows no favoritism and calls Christians to goodwill toward all races. It discusses faith arising from hearing and from personal encounter, obstacles from doubt, and overcoming personal handicaps through Christ’s grace. It cites Acts 10 34 Romans 10 17 and 1 Peter 1 7 to urge active witness.
The legendary Mount Temptation is Tibidabo, a peak rising above Barcelona in Spain, famed for its panoramic outlook over the city.
ICURCHESE proclaims there is no other way to be saved but through Jesus. The church invites the public to Bible School at 9:45, Communion at 10:45, sermon Save Yourselves, 6:30 Christian Endeavor, 7:30 Evening Worship with The Tragedy of Almost. Easter rehearsal 2 p.m. for children. all ladies welcome at Mrs Ostrus home East Main St. Theodore C. Meibohm, Pastor.
This Sunday is Symphony Day with all services blessing the faithful. Dr. Atack preaches on The Symphony of the Abundant Life at 10:45, featuring the Cornell College Symphony Orchestra and a full program of classical pieces including Wagner, Bizet, Korsakov, and Scherazade excerpts.
Washington service schedule lists a 9 40 a m morning worship and 10 20 a m Sunday school led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
Trinity Lutheran announces Sunday schedule with 9:30 a m Sunday school and Bible class 10:30 a m Divine worship The Glorified Jesus The sermon centers on John 12 29 98 The mid week service Wednesday 8 p m Lenten theme It Is Finished Ladies Aid Thursday 2 p m all welcome
The Foursquare Gospel church schedules 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. worship with communion. Morning sermon continues Life of Christ. 6:15 p.m. Crusaders 7:30 p.m. doctrinal sermon Christ the Great Physician. Midweek services listed. Crusader Rally at Fairfield next Saturday. Pastor W. J. Stevens invites all.
The United Presbyterian Church sets its annual meeting for Thursday April 7 at 8 pm with a 6:30 pm potluck. Bible school class and a new young people class are planned, with five elders to be elected during morning worship at 10:45 am. The day includes Sabbath school, evening services, and music director Carolyn Hamilton among the organizers.
The congregation plans two major services labeled Victory Sunday with candidates for membership presented in the morning. The day includes Bible school at 9 30, morning worship with a sermon The Three Crosses on Calvary, and evening events featuring illustrated Christ scenes and musical tributes led by Mrs Chas H McConnell with Rev Predmund pastor.
The A M E church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. Will Brewer from Des Moines. All are welcome to attend. Pastor W. M. Herry invites parishioners.
The notice lists a daily program with worship at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and a U P meeting at 11:00 a.m. and another worship session at 7:30 p.m. Details indicate events hosted by the Associate Presbyterian Bible school.
Presbyterian Bible School 9 30 a m classes for all ages a place for you Worship 10 45 a m and 7 30 P m Sermon themes morning The Great Choice evening By These Things Men Live Our services are planned to help Come a welcome awaits you Christian Endeavor 56 Pp m Intermediate society 6 15 Pm Senior society Leader William
A church music program lists organ pieces and solos led by Director F. W. Eastwood. Performances include Hosanna by Dubois and The Crusaders Hymn, with Soloists Lucille Knox and Andrews, and organ numbers Pastoral and The Ninety and Nine.
Churches of Christ, Scientist announce 11 o'clock Sunday services at South Iowa Avenue with "Unreality" as the Lesson Sermon topic. The Golden Text cites I John 2 17 and the Bible and Science and Health quotations illustrate consolation through divine Life and Love.
Bible school at 10:00 morning worship and sermon at 11:00 by the pastor. Union service at 7 56 in the M E church. Federated church fellowship supper at United Presbyterian on Wednesday evening April 6. Potluck supper urged for congregation members adherents and friends. J B Pollock, Pastor.
Valley church announces Sunday activities with a 10 00 a m Sunday school and an 11 15 a m morning worship led by Pastor Carl W Klein. The notice names the pastor and times for service.
A crowded audience attended services last Lord's Day and the auditorium was well filled. Beginning next Lord's Day the worship service will start at 9:45 with communion and Bible School at 10:45. Howard Benn superintendent Vernon H. Carter pastor.
Prairie Flower Baptist EBO asks readers to attend next Sunday services at the church. Bible school for all ages, worship and preaching, and lessons from Mark and Revelation are scheduled. Services at ten eleven in the morning and seven thirty in the evening. Pastor C. E. Strong extends a cordial welcome.
Bible school worship at 10 AM and sermon at 11 AM on Victories of Faith. YP U meets Friday 7 30 PM at Maryreth Pressley home for business. Officers elected include Karl Megehelsen Jr chairman A M Gordon trustee Clarence Booth trustee Maryreth Pressley churchist Mack Wallace choir director Conn Whiteman usher Elizabeth Porter librarian Roy Whiteman Sabbath superintendent Jack Marsden secretary Norbert Norris assistant secretary Edith Megdelsen organist Ronald Keiper congregational secretary Mrs J L Colethurst and treasurer A Sands report 2012 20 congregational expenses 287 missionary budget 2004 reports 447 45 repairs and decorations 187 Sunday school offerings 1018 30.
Mrs. Albert Lay shares experiences as an Indian missionary at Bethel church 11 Sunday morning. Rev. Custer Rumbaugh of Sigourney preaches at Cotter Sunday morning.
Sunday school at 10 led by Mrs. Joe Johnston as Superintendent. Youth will lead the 11 o’clock service, Christian Endeavor at 6:90 p.m., union service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor N. F. Chapman preaches from Revelations. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:50 p.m. concludes a Bible study series on Satan and his kingdom.
10 a m Sabbath school and 11 a m morning worship led by Pastor N. G. Webster with theme God Is Our Help. 6 30 p m P C US at the parsonage includes Theoly Spirit and officer installation for the young people's society led by Rey Webster. Million circle meeting Monday evening chaired by Mary Edgar with Marian Waters as leader.
Methodist Sunday school at 10 led by Ww. Rich, Supt. Public worship at 11 with a sermon by Pastor Sepworth. Union service at 6 30 p m in the Presbyterian church with HE. E. Voss, Pastor.
The red shouldered hawk measures about 20 inches with a 44 to 50 inch wingspan. Named for its reddish brown upper feathers, it has a lighter barred underside. Its substantial twig and bark nest often lasts for years.
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