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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1937

Page

3

Public Affairs Luncheon Held by Fortnightly Club

Mrs. B. P. Morrison and Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin hosted the Public Affairs department luncheon at Morrison's home. Table topic was questions and answers on exholare your mind subjects. Mrs. Nettie McLaughlin spoke on Negro Institutions and Mrs. Leigh Soule on Negro Personalities read by Mrs. R. H. Brown. About twenty attended including Mrs. Claude Terry Palo Alto and Mrs. Carl Keck Des Moines.

Claude Terry Palo Alto Calif Carl Keck Deg Moines Phil Weldin Carolyn Hamilton

Dinner Guests of Local Chapter Y Brunch at Crawfordsville

Chapter Y members hosted a three course dinner at Mrs. Melon Hillery home with yellow and green decor. Afterward five tables of bridge awarded top honors to Mrs. Walter Rauscher with Miss Isabelle Anwyl as runner up. Crawfordsville guests included Mrs Earl Matson and others from Crawfordsville plus Mr C R Paisley and Lawrence Bowel from Wyman.

Washington Chapter I Crawfordsville Melon Hillery Chapter Y Walter Rauscher Isabelle Anwyllow Earl Matson Anwyl Helen Huston Irene Morrow Rainsener Lyle Maxwell Kenneth Cherryholmes Margaret Faris Lawrence Barquist Paul Huston C .R. Paisley Lawrence Bowel Wyman

Pansy Hill Club Hosts Mrs Wenger Thursday

Mrs J C Wenger entertained Pansy Hill club members Thursday afternoon at her home. Eight members attended with two guests Mrs Milt Denison and Mrs Victor Wenger. A brief business meeting was led by president Mrs Wenger and the afternoon ended with social time. The May meeting will be at Mrs John Wagner’s home.

J. C. Wenger Pansy Hill Club Milt Denison Victor Wenger Wenger John Wagner

Social Calendar Notices for Week

Notices list events: Nawékahmoka Camp Fire at 2:30 p m at Mrs George Dowell 748 East Main Street. literature dept guest luncheon at Congress hotel 1 p m. Fortnightly club meeting 7:30 p m at Marjote Strong 607 South Iowa. Friendly Social Club after noon at 1104 East Third Street. flower bulb and plant exchange details.

Nawékahmoka George Dowell East Main Street Congress Hotel Marjote Strong South Iowa Avenue Brankradford East Third St. Flower

H J Club Attends Meeting by Old Travel Methods

Members of the H J club traveled by wagon feeder cart or on foot to a meeting at Mrs Ed Shalla's home. They enjoyed rides and a social visit while working on gut blocks for the hostess. A short business session was led by vice president Mrs Ed Kallaus. The next gathering will be with Mrs James Shalla and Miss Helen Shalla in two weeks at the Shalla home.

H. J. Club Ed Shalla Ed Kallaus James Shalla Helen Shalla Moline, HL. Hospital

Flower Exchange Held by Sunshine Club Members

Sunshine community club members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Zieglowsky home for a lesson on how to grow and care for flowers. Nine members attended, others were hindered by road conditions, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Mation Sheet, Mrs. Zieglowsky Ethel, and Marence Zieglowsky. The next gathering will be in three weeks with Mrs. Henry Lunning as hostess.

Fred Zieglowsky Mation Sheet Ethel Marence Zieglowsky Henry Lunning

Mother Daughter Banquet Planned in West Chester

West Chester women of the Baptist and United Presbyterian churches plan a mother daughter banquet next Wednesday evening May 5 at the United Presbyterian church. Serving begins at 6 39 p m Mrs C E B Hillis of Kalons will be principal speaker with other program features planned. All mothers and daughters are urged to attend.

West Chester Women of the Baptist and United Presbyterian

Dorcas Society Meeting and Finley Ladies Aid Observed

The Dorcas society met at the Mennonite church in Wayland with 35 members and two guests in attendance. Finley Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs O J Fix reported 18 members and six guests with devotion led by Rev Fix and a Mother's Day centered program followed by refreshments.

Wayland Dorcas Society Mennonite Church P. P. Wyse Jacob Rieher Pred Klopfenstein C. K. Sehaniz BK. G. Rittler Durward Jones J. BR. Good Hara Wittmer Arthur Wyse Wyse Omar Roth Joe Witting L. C. Milenberger Finley Ladties Aid O. J. Fix Finley Ladies Aid Clark Everts Renshaw Winfield

Nellie Anderson Weds Warren Groff in Kiev Parsonage

Miss Nellie May Anderson daughter of C. G. Anderson of Pleasant Hill marries Warren C. Groff son of George Groff northwest of WelQan. The ceremony at the Chris lap parsonage Kiev at 3:15 pm with Vernon Carter officiating. The couple will reside on a farm near Groffs’ homestead.

Nellie May Anderson C. G. Anderson Pleasant Hill Warren C. Groff George Groff WelQan Chris Lap Kiev Vernon Carter The Christian Church Goldie Dorothy Groff Lewis and Charles Anderson Coldie C Grofft

Ainsworth Local Notes and Church Service Details

Community notices recount visits by Mary Chambers and Ola Hanse in Letts and St. Anthony, travel plans for Harre Boileau to Ft Worth, plus a church schedule at 9:30 and 10:46 with a life of Jesus sermon series. Christian Science and Scientiat lessons outline biblical quotes and healing ideas.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Mary Chambers Millard Letts Ola Hanse St. Anthony Mildred Bryant Louise Brodeeu Chattanooga Harre Boileau Ft. Worth Texans Harold Nichola

Evening Worship and Ascension Day Observances

Religious notices list multiple services and musical offerings led by Pastor Theodore C. Meibohm and Carolyn Hamilton. Morning sermon titled Holes in the Ark. evening address To Sing Bass, with music week special service featuring an organ prelude and various anthems. Ascension Day highlighted with Midweek study from Luke.

Bible School Clarance Peoples Meeting C. A. Owen

Church Services and Sermons Schedule Pews and Prayer

In Christ there is no East or West. 9:30 Sunday school led by Co. W. Long on September 10. 46 Morning worship with sermon More than Conquerors. 6:30 Young People's meeting and 7:80 Evening service sermon Paul’s Me First. Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7:20 M. C. Carstensen, Minister.

W. Long Paul

Four Square Gospel Sunday Services Schedule

The notice lists morning worship and communion at 16 4 A M, evangelistic service at 739 P M with sermon “Self Serve.” Midweek gatherings include Tuesday prayer meeting, Wednesday Bible study, Friday evangelistic service, and Saturday children’s service at 2 30 PM led by Pastor W J Stevens.

Children's Eervice J. Stevens

Bible School at 9 20 P M Supt Vernon Witting

Religious notice announcing Bible school sessions led by Superintendent Vernon Witting with class times noted as 9 20 p m for all attendees.

Bible School Vernon Witting

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Services and Sermon

Trinity Lutheran hosts Sunday school at 9 30 A M Bible class at 9 30 A M and Divine Worship at 10 30 A M Visitors are welcome The sermon asks Am I a Holy Ghost Seer citing John 14 13 1

Trinity Lutheran

Worship Services Set With Africa Mission Talk In May

The church schedules 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. services with a morning sermon titled A Man Who Dares to Trust God. Mrs. Myrtle McCleary of Elat West Africa will speak in the evening, their last chance to hear her before she leaves for Africa in May. C EK notes district rally in Iowa City as reason for omitting meetings. Dr. W H Phelps of Des Moines to be principal speaker. Music includes Mendelssohn and Stainer selections with Ruth Miner, Kenneth Carris, Lucille Knox, and Mrs. Henry Shields assisting. Fr W Eastwood to deliver the sermon.

Myrtle McCleary Elat West Africa McCleary New York Africa C. EK Iowa City W. H. Phelps Des Moines Mendelssohn Palmgren Stainer Ruth Miner Kenneth Carris Wood Nevin Lucille Knox

New Path to End Chaos Through Wise Teaching

A church appeals for harmony over strife urging attendance next Lord's Day. Bible school at 9:45, communion and worship at 10:45, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, evangelistic service at 7:30 followed by baptismal service. C. A. Nicholsen superintendent, Nita Corbin organist.

Christian Endeavor C. A. Nicholsen Nita Corbin

Vernon H Carter Reverend and local church notices

Vernon H Carter, pastor. Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 10 am with Alma Johnston supt and worship at 11 am preached by Dr West of Davenport. Union service at 7 30 pm with Dr West preaching. United Presbyterian hosts 10 am Sabbath school led by Ida Wooley, no sermon due to pastor absence 6 30 pm. Epworth League events led by Forrest McNeill with devotional Marie Darbyshire. First Presbyterian churches unite for 7 30 pm services.

Presbyterian Sunday School Alma Johnston West of Davenport West United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Clarence Davis Donald E. Zimmerman Epworth League Forrest McNeill Marie Darbyshire Churches Uniting First Presbyterian Church

Beth-El Bethel Presbyterian Hopeful Sabbath Services May 2

Country churches Betsy Bethel Presbyterian invites worship May 2 with Bible school at 10 A M and worship at 10 A M. Newly appointed Bible school superintendent brings steadiness and care. Grounds described as delightful and inviting. Page 4 continuation notes.

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