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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

6

Miss Mary Timmins Hosts Lexington Red Cross Workers

Miss Mary Timmins hosted a Lexington Red Cross group on Wednesday afternoon with about forty four attendees. An Edison entertainment was provided during work time, and attendees included Gertrude Beatty Clara Huber Cartie Anderson and several Mrs. listed members such as Johan Whitoff Norton Gardner Howard Gardner Will Anderson Everett Fleming Walter Patterson Dave Tipton Sam Schulty Amanda Schulty Cyrus Huber John Bloom Milo Patterson and Mrs D A Huber.

Mary Timmins Lexington Red Cross Edison Gertrude Beatty Chris. Olds Clara Huber Cartie Anderson Johan Whitoff Norton Gardner Howard Gardner Will Anderson Everett Fleming Walter Patterson Dave Tipton Sam Schulty Amanda Schul

Worth While Girls study meeting at Amy Edworthy home

Worth While Girls of the Baptist church held a study session at Amy Edworthy’s home Tuesday. Miss Pearl Sharpe led, with Sappho Beamer speaking on A village feast and Mrs. Tom Dowis comparing the old Roman church with heathen rites. Talks on Protestant and Catholic teachings and Italy’s religious scene followed, ending with a dialogue performed by two WWG members.

The Baptist Church Amy Edworthy Frank Saye Italy W. ©. Graves Iva Sharpe Will Sickles Geneva Westermark Wesson Fewel Nevada Bible Sheck Keota Towa Assam Clarence Smith

Blankets Made at Home Seek More Members in Weekly Meetings

A list of local volunteers names those who produced home blankets and notes weekly meetings at the Witting shop. Arrangements have been made to continue and more members are wanted to join the effort.

Mesdames Will Easter Howard Witting Will Stafford Peter Richard Caroline Tucker Edgar Meyers Joe Klopfenstein Howard Baker Frank Mayhew Tom Stewart Don Tucker Art Long Wes Meyers Ben Miller J. R. McGinnis Walter Gardner Bert Booth Miss Glennie Hullhouse Witting

South of Town Embroidery Club Meets at Mrs Neiswan Ger

The South of town Embroidery club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Myrtle Neiswan ger. Twelve members spent a pleasant afternoon visiting and making bandages for the Red Cross, fifty two completed. Hostess served light refreshments conforming to Food Administration rules. Next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs H A Otto's home.

South of Town Hcome Myrtle Neiswanger Red Cross Food Administration H. A. Otto

Mrs. Leslie McFarland Hosts Mother's Club Meeting

Mrs. Leslie McFarland entertained the Mother's club and children Wednesday afternoon. The business meeting saw all but one member present due to sickness. Members received booklets valid March 1 to September 1. The group sewed for the Red Cross and enjoyed a cha nty luncheon served by the hostess and Mrs. C I Bickford. Guests included Mrs. J S Casper Mrs Chas Brewer and Mrs W J Dooley.

Leslie McFarland Mother's Club Red Cross C. I. Bickford J.S. Casper Chas. Hrewer W. J. Dooley

Just Us club Holds Meeting at Mrs Dodds Home

The Just Us club met at Mrs. John Dodds home on Wednesday afternoon with eleven members and four guests. Officers elected included President Mrs. Ola Rathmel and Treasurer Mrs. Dan Mannhchardt. Guests Miss Jessie Dodds Miss Ruth Brown and Miss Phianna Sutton performed musical and reading acts. The next meeting is set with Mrs Sam Hoyt in two weeks. Also reported a marriage of Miss Gladys Coakley to Wilbur Davidson at the Christian church the previous evening. The couple will reside in Fairfield after a brief honeymoon in Davenport.

Just Us Club John Dodds M. R. Regan Jessie Dodds Ruth Brown Phianna Sutton Dodds Miss Sutton Miss Brown Ola Rathmel J. W. Lemley Will Sickles Dan Mannhchardt Brock Christian Church Gladys Coakley Hiram Coakley Wilbur Davidson Perry Davidson G. Lolin Lowden Fairfield Davenport

Sobriquets and Irish Names in English Tongue Traditions

The English favor cheerful sobriquets and once used terms like chambertmaid Abigail for a servant. A soldier with a red coat became known as lobster then Tommy. In Ireland Thomas is a beloved name with many soldiers bearing it in the old army.

Chambertmaid Tommy Thomas Ireland le Cri de Paris

Church and the Sudan Sehgal Sunday Services Listed

The notice outlines service times for the Sudan Sehgal Church and the Sudan Sehgal Sunday school at 9 30, workers prayer at 9 00, morning worship 10 55, Junior B Y P U 8, B Y P U 6 30, evening worship 7 30. It invites all to attend and welcomes new members. Rev M R Regan is named as pastor.

M. R. Regan

Corner Church Notice Invites Youth and Worshipgoers

Corner 8 Iowa Ave and Jefferson St announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m for children and youths under twenty. Morning service at 11:00 a m with the topic Are sin disease and death Real citing Proverbs 16 6. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m You are invited to attend.

Iowa Ave Jefferson St

Schedule of Services for Missing Pastor

In the pastor’s absence the church announces a prayer meeting at 11 a.m. and a young people's gathering at 6 p.m. The notice sets the day’s timetable and locates activities within the church program.

Swedish Bethel Lutheran to Hold Sabbath Services

The Swedish Bethel Lutheran congregation will hold Sabbath services in the Episcopal chapel on East Second Street with a 10 15 a m Sabbath school and 11 a m morning worship. An English language service follows at 8 p m with P H Nordlander of Augustana Seminary preaching. Public is invited.

Sunday church schedule with choir music directions

The program lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m class meeting at 10 30 morning worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 7 p m and evening worship at 8 p m with preaching by the pastor Special music directed by C F E King The morning choir performs Seek Ye the Lord by Roberts and the evening There is Room at the Front by Morris Rev J A Glendinning serves as pastor

Christian Endeavor J. M. Wishart Epworth League C. F E. King Roberts

Church Schedule for Sunday Services and Evenings

The regular service will be held at the Christian church Sunday with Bible school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior church in the basement at the same hour The young people meeting at 7 p m a men's prayer service at 7 45 and the evening service of song and sermon at 8 p m You are cordially invited to all services Pastor G Lolin Paton

Christian Church G. Lolin Paton

Reform ed Presbyterian Sabbath Services by Rev Robb

Sabbath school at ten in the morning and preaching at eleven with an evening service at 7 30 led by Rev W G Robb of Hetherington Michigan The morning sermon is titled Christ s Mission and the evening discourse follows the same preacher and theme unclear further details

Reformed Presbyterian W. G. Robb Hetherington, Mich

How God Is Glorified Church Services and Anniversary Plan

The notice invites all to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. preaching, 2:30 p.m. class meeting, 8:00 p.m. Sunday school and preaching. A mass meeting on Thursday evening April 18 will finalize arrangements for the church's anniversary. Franclis J. Peterson, pastor.

Franclis J. Peterson

Red Cross notes and home knitting urged for soldiers

Havre Red Cross auxiliary sent $15 to the county treasury for the garment department. A letter from Chicago’s Central Division clarifies that socks remain the priority while sweaters and wristlets may be called later. Mrs Turner made ten 8 by 4 inch compresses in four hours.

Havre Red Cross Auxiliary Treasury Garment Department Keck Mr. Keck Red Cross A. M Turner

Ainsworth Methodist News Sees Weather Trim Attendance

The rain last week reduced attendance at Sunday services though a large youth audience enjoyed the evening sermon on church benevolences. The Epworth League nears year end and the pastor urges active junior leadership under the new officers. The second benevolences sermon will follow.

Epworth League

Sunday Morning and Evening Church Services Announced

next Sunday at 11 o clock the subject is Helping in the true way. Evening sermon from The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb. There is a short Official Board session after the morning service. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7. Monorth League service at 7 and preaching at 8. Public invited to all services. Queen Esther Circle meets with Miss Fund Annas next Saturday afternoon. Miss Arlene Spes eard and Miss Margaret Lard assist hostess Mrs Kate OD Wilson District President of Woman's Home Missionary Society will be present. Members and girls of the church and friends invited.

Horeb Monorth League Oneen Esther Circle Misa Fund Annas Arlene Speseard Margaret Lard Arsist Kate 0D. Wilson Woman's Nome Missionary Society

Charities in NYC Cost City Millions Annually

Charities in one form or another cost New York City nearly 14 million dollars each year, with more than seven million dollars exempt from taxes.

City of New York

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