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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1934

Page

3

Wenger Elected New Moderator at Iowa City Presbytery Meeting

Rev S F Wenger of Crawfordsville was elected moderator for six months and Princeton Town was chosen as the site for the closing meeting of the spring Iowa City presbytery session. Dr F W Eastwood reported on national missions and the board budget. delegation lists and travel plans for synod and general assembly were announced. presbytery members attended and Eastwood noted $10,686 given to foreign missions in the last year.

S. F. Wenger Crawfordsville Princeton Town Iowa City Presbyterian Ehurch F. W. Eastwood C. S. Lemmon S. Wiliams Washington Eastwood Committee On National Missions Iowa City Press-Citizen Board of Nesthonal Missions The Presbyterian Church Red Oak Cc. S. Lemmon J. W. Meyer Bethelehur DR Jones Cotter General Assembly Cleveland E. W. F. Holler Brooklyn W. Parker H. N. Poston Tipton S. Williams David Jones M. E. Moorhead Pleasant Prairie O. G. Jones Wiliamshore EE. J. Brown Montezuma Presbytery First Presbyterian Church Lemmon W Williams University Hospital

Newell Williams to Speak at Language Conference

Newell Williams and his wife attend a national conference of modern language instructors in Detroit where Williams will read a paper on The National Alpha Test in Spanish. He previously criticized the test in a magazine article. Williams is an instructor at Western Military Academy Alton Illinois and is the son of Rev and Mrs C S Williams of Washington. The academy swimming team placed third in a Midwest contest sponsored by St Louis University.

Newell Williams Detroit Mich Williams C. S. Williams Washington Western Military Academy Alton Academy St. Louis University

Marines in a Jungle Rescue Drama at State Theatre

Amusements listing for a Friday and Saturday State Theatre program featuring Richard Arlen Ida Lupino and Roscoe Karns in the action romance The Pink Chemise set in the Philippines jungle. Arlen plays a leatherneck who rises from a girl-scrape to lead a Marines detachment to rescue stranded debutantes amid bandit attacks with a surprising climax.

Ploits Marine Corps Philip Woylie Liberty Magazine Phillipines Jungle Richard Arlen Ida Lupino Roscoe Karns Arlen

De Facto Government Defined as Power Without Authority

A de facto government is described as one that exercises power without legal authority, lacking formal recognition or legitimate constitutional backing. The statement clarifies the distinction between de facto rule and de jure legitimacy in political authority.

Odd Fellows to Lone Tree Meeting Hosts and Candidates

Washington Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a Lone Tree gathering with five Odd Fellows candidates and one Rebekah candidate. Third degree work by Iowa City team and Rebekah initiation by Burlington team. About 45 present. refreshments served by Past Noble Grand circle. Penny carnival planned for Friday night at the hall.

Washington Odd Fellows Rebekahs Lone Tree Towa City Burlington Th Rebekah Lodge

Ogleton Ministers to Speak on African Methodism

Rev Wm F Ogleton of Muscatine and Washington M E churches will address the Washington county ministerial association on The Development of African Methodism at the Y M C A Monday forenoon. Rev Alexander W McBlain of West Chester will discuss crime costs causes and cures from penitentiary experience. Revs Elmer Basinger and E Llewelyn Jews will conduct devotions with music and business.

Wm. F. Ogleton Muscatine Washington , M. E Ministerial Association of Washington County Alexander W. McBlain West Chester Elmer Basinger Waland E. Llewelyn Jews Crawfordsville I. Wenger

Ad Series to Show Animals in Action for Power Indication

Standard Oil launches live power themed spring and summer ads in newspaper territory. Images depict wild animals in action to symbolize reserve power for motorists. Lab work claims to convert heavy molecules into lighter energy units. Species include sable antelope impala and rocky mountain goats with Field Museum and Walter A Weber contributions.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Field Museum of Natural History Walter A. Weber Museum Paul Bransom Saturday Evening Post Middle West

Where to Find Scallops Along the New York Coast

In cooler New York and New England waters large quantities of scallops exist. The edible part is the delicate fluted shell’s strong muscle. The remaining scallop is tender and valued by natives but not suitable for long transport.

New York New England

State candidates file nomination papers in primary

The piece notes last minute filings by Charles J. Zylstra seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, with opponents listed for other races. It also details Republican and Democratic candidates for governor and other statewide posts, plus house and senate filing totals. Incumbents in national seats also filed.

Charles J. Zylstra House Zylstra Herring Francis G. Cutter Boone George Finch Sioux City Misa Ames Samuelson Fred P. Woodruff Board of Railroad Commissioners State Central Committee Clyde L. Herring Nels. G. Krasenel Alex Miller Leo J. Werman W. Ayorms Edward L. Oconnor Ray Murray Robert W. Calflesh Des Moines U. S Dan W. Turner Clarence A. Knutson Clear Lake Wallace M. Short Harry B. Thompson Muscatine G. W. Patterson Burt G. E. Cress Mason City Miss Samuelson Hazel V. Thomas Belmond P. E. McClenahan Cedar Falls Frank L. Williams Cedar Rapids Seth S. Silver Cantril George RB. Perkins Sac City Ross KR Mowry Newton Robert J. Shaw Sigourney Central Committee Thomas L. Curran Ottumwa Secretary of Agriculture House of Representatives State Senate Iowa

Mrs Inez Correll Speaks on Mark Topic Tonight

Mrs Inez Correll a Four square Gospel evangelist continues a revival series here tonight. Her message focuses on the Gospel of Mark and will address faith and devotion for attendees.

Inez Correll Mark

Prophecy Talks and Hymns at Local Event

Mrs Correll will discuss conditions today versus Bible prophecies noting Rome’s revival the League of Nations and the NRA and the path to dictatorship. Friday she speaks on The Glorified Cross and Sunday on The Home of Soul with a special musical program. Attendance is high and expected to fill the venue.

League of Nations NRA

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