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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1934

Page

3

Social notes highlight Miss Mildred Poole wedding plans

Davenport society rounds up social events with parties in honor of Miss Mildred Poole ahead of her April 28 marriage to Wilbur Quinn of Washington. Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Poole, was feted in Davenport and nearby towns with showers, games, treasure hunts, and pink and green decorations. Rural and club reports cover meals, planning, and get togethers in the community.

Davenport Mildred Poole Wilbur Quinn Washington Poole Austin Poole Delmar Davenort Business College Carroll Brothers Irene Ludtke Leola Frericks West Fourteenth — Street Leona Otto A. W. Schnarr Miss Poole Olive Kendall Maquoketa Sylvia Witzke Kahl Sweetpeag Zelda Gibson Maguoket

Span eh Club Meets With Bea Wilson for Pot Luck

The Junior College Spanish club met Wednesday evening at six thirty with Bea Wilson for a pot luck supper. Thirteen members, advisor Mrs. C. S. Williams, and former member Helen Alcorn attended. Helen Foster spoke on Spanish literature noting its democratic human appeal and location shaping its character. Burke Gillespie discussed Spanish newspapers and the pivotal role of press in Spain. Business plans included two more meetings before term end, one led by the boys and one outdoors.

Bea Wilson C. S. Williams Helen Alcorn Cornell College Phyllis Flenner Helen Foster Spain Burke Gillespie

Missionary guest to speak at evening service

The church invites all to hear Jas. T. Nichols, world traveler and Bible expert, share experiences next Sunday evening. Pastors and leaders announce a full day of services including sermons on Christian history and a first talk in the "Making Happy Homes" series.

Tey Jas. T. Nichols Brother Nichols Bible School Leslie Dunlap Rite School

Sunday Services At South Iowa Ave Church

Public is invited to attend weekly services held Sundays at 11 oclock at the church on South Iowa Ave.

South Iowa Ave

Religious Lesson and Anniversary at Local Church

The article outlines the Sunday lesson topic “Are Sin Disease and Deal Real?” drawn from Jeremiah and Jesus’ teachings and notes a twentieth anniversary celebration of the Methodist church building with morning and afternoon services. It mentions choir music, guest speakers, and details of the day’s schedule led by Dr Witzigman and Dr W.S. Smith, with plans for church school at 9:30 am and public worship at 10:30 am.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God Jesus Methodist Church W. J. Harvey A. S. Smith J. Ho Peet Witzigman Wv. S. Smith Ofler

St Patios Evangelical Daily Worship and Sunday School Times

Washington church announces morning worship at 4 20 a m on Sunday with Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Carl W. Klein

Making Happy Homes sermon series begins Sunday night

The third annual series on Love Courtship Marriage and the Home opens Sunday night with special orchestra and choir selections. All ages and youth are invited to attend the baptismal service Sunday morning and the evening program.

Making Others Happy and A Mighty Man Sermons at Union Church

A Union Church schedule lists Bible school at 9 45 with Ver non Witting as superintendent and worship at 11 00 and 7 20 PM led by Pastor WF Ogleton. Morning sermon on Making Others Happy evening sermon titled A Mighty Man with services by Christian Endeavor and Junior Endeavor groups led by Velma Spreacker. Union choir and organ preludes noted. A sermon series aims at closer fellowship with God as district events affect plans.

Christ Ghurch Vernon Witting Christian Endeavor Society A.M. RK God A. M. FF Theo Turner WF. Ogleton

United Presbyterian Worship and Bible School Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church lists Bible school at 6 45 A M with lessons and morning worship at 11 A M The Kingdom subject is announced A Young People meeting led by Merle Simpson follows at 6 30 P M and a Gospel service at 7 30 P M.

United Presbyterian Bible Merle Simpson

Organ Prelude and Anthem Selections Richard et al

Church program lists organ preludes by Gounod and Faulkes, an offertory Meditation, postludes by Spence and Clark D. Chalmers Fulton, with Carolyn Hamilton directing and Helen Harvey as organist. Included anthems Universal Praise and Arise Shine For Thy Light is Come by Meyerbeer and Herbert.

Faulkes Spence Abenlied Meyerbeer Herbert Clark D. Chalmers Fulton Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Saint Stevens Revival Services

Rev Stevens pastor conducts Friday 7 30 pm services Evangelist Inez Correll to deliver The Holy Spirit Sunday school at 9 30 Supt Mr Baker morning worship at 11 am Stevens to preach Sunday evening crusaders 6 20 Evang Inex Correll to speak on When they ring those Tolden Bells Special music planned and invitation extended to all

Rev. Stevens Inez Correll Holy Mr. Baker Wey. Stevens Crusaders Inex Correll

Country Churches Unite For Sunday Service Plan

A unified service including Sunday school preaching and music is planned for Sunday from 10 to 11 30. The annual congregational meeting was held Tuesday evening and favored holding a Daily Vacation Bible School. FO Wenger minister.

FO Wenger

Seeing the Invisible sermon at West Chester U P and Baptist

New Haven Baptist Church holds morning service at 10:00 with a message by Pastor M. Lefever and Bible study at 11:00. An election of Sunday school officers for the ensuing year is planned, followed by a baptismal service at 2:30 at the Baptist church in Washington.

West Chester U.P. & Baptist Unified Service Tole New Haven Baptist Church Baptist Church Washington M. Lefever

Valley Sunday School and Morning Worship Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical lists Sunday offerings with value 14:00 ALM for Sunday school and 11:15 A.M. for morning worship, indicating a church service timetable.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Ainsworth Bible School Announce Second Sabbath Services

The notice invites attendance at the Ainsworth US op Bible school with a 10 AM start on the second Sabbath after Faster. Worship at 11. Sermon titled Peter Reinstated. Evening services at 8 include The Door of the Sheep by Pastor Fred Sharpe. Intermediate and Y P C U sessions listed with leaders.

Ainsworth Peter Jre Myr Dunsmore Erma Wressley Jesus Fred Sharpe

West Chester Sunday School and Worship Services

Morning schedule set for Sunday with Classses at 1 a m for all and warm welcome. Worship at 1 a m features special choir music and a sermon by the pastor exploring theme The thing we need in our religion.

West Chester

District High School Music Contest to Continue Saturday

District high school music events continue with vocal sessions at the Presbyterian church tonight and Saturday. Participants include Edward McCutchen and others. Instrumental sessions run at the high school with classes for hands, ensembles, and soloists throughout Friday and Saturday, concluding with a 7:30 p.m. solo session in the auditorium.

Edward McCutchen Matthew Gambill Taylor Crayton Richard Long Stanley Mewune Gifford Morrison Tommy Gray Rex Hazen Presbyterian Church Bandi CC

Legion banquet and dance honors auxiliary members

Seventy two people attended the Legion event held Thursday evening at the North Side cafe with daffodils on the tables. A fine chicken dinner preceded dancing at the K. C. hall with Rhythm Rascals providing music.

Legion Legion Auxiliary North Side K. C. Hall Docards Martin Whittaker Hallie Ward Palmer Schilling Rodney Arnold

Mud Slinging Era Tied to Pre-Destruction Politics

A brief note locates mudslinging as a prevalent campaign tactic in l'ompeli prior to its destruction in the Second century B. C. The fragment cites ongoing hostility and political rhetoric shaping public opinion during that era.

L’ompeli

Crawfordsville church notices and upcoming services

Crawfordsville reports from April 13 list attendance at county Sunday school officers meeting. Presbyterian and Methodist schedules provide weekly services, union prayers, women's mission society meetings, and notes on the 100th anniversary of Methodism in Iowa. Upcoming programs feature Indian American topics, mission talks, and a Mystery Box activity with refreshments after.

Crawfordsville Ss. F Wenger Hollis Whiting Jean Stewart J. W. Rich Beulah Rich Miss Graber John McNeill Doris Cherryholmes Kenneth Coates Washington Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society Hugh Davis SF. Wenger United Presbyterian Sabbath School Y. PC. U Women's Missionary Society Lois Rhea A. N. Porter Methodist Sunday Epworth League First Methodist K Episcopal Church of Burlington Iowa Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Pearl McNeill Grace Fletcher Kings Heralds Maurice Rose Marie Welch Huber E. &. Hebner

Sewing Instruction For 4 H Club Girls Highlighted

Miss Esther Pond of Iowa State delivers sewing guidance to 4 H leaders at the G A R hall. They will relay tips to 11 Washington county 4 H clubs covering clothes for younger siblings and overgarment updates. A bountiful covered dish dinner followed.

G. A. R. Hall Esther Pond Iowa State College Ames Washington County Miss Pond

Davenport group meeting set for May 17 or 18

The Davenport district announces a group meeting to be held in Davenport on May 17 or 18 with all chapters invited. Washington chapter voted to participate, and worthy matron Mr. J. E. Ream urged attendance. A definite date for invitations from Davenport will be received later.

Davenport Washington J. E. Ream

Heights P T A Meeting Attracts Thirty Two

The Heights P T A held a kindergarten oriented meeting yesterday afternoon attended by about thirty two members.

Kindergarten program with songs and a presentation

Kindergarten children sang two songs while their band played, directed by Marjorie Jean Winn. Miss Corinne Martin teaches kindergarten, and Mrs. A A Vinn gave a splendid presentation of the Jessen on Keeping Hold of our Children. The business meeting was led by Mrs. Ralph Moothart who named a nominating committee to report at the next meeting.

Marjorie Jean Winn Corinne Martin A. A. Vinn Jessen Ralph Moothart

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