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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1938

Page

3

White Way Club Picnic Planned for August 15

Fourteen members of the White Way club and five guests met at Mrs. Fred Forihash's home on Tuesday. President Mrs. Eckels led the business meeting and roll call. Plans were made for the annual picnic at Camp Cozy Monday evening, August 15 with entertainment by Mrs. Troy Forinash and refreshments by Mrs. Forinash, her daughter Pauline, and Frances Booth. The next meeting is August 23 with Mrs. Jessie Wells.

White Way Club Fred Forihash R. C. Ferguson Elmer Nevins Will Embree McKee Frances Booth Eckels Camp Cozy Troy Forinash Forinash Pauline Jessie Wells

Cora Mether and Walter Kemp Wed in Marble Rock

Announcement reports the August 2 marriage of Cora A. Mether daughter of D. A. Mether Marble Rock and Walter L. Kemp son of C. O. Kemp Columbus Junction. They will reside in Plainfield where Kemp manages Eclipse Lumber.

Columbus Junction Cora A. Mether D. A. Mether Marble Rock Walter L. Kemp CC. O. Kemp Plainfield Kemp Eclipse Lumber Company J. F. Peters J. T. Leonhard Henry Kemp Muscatine

Farmerettes 4 H Club Girls Meet at Leader’s Home

The Fairview Farmerettes 4 H club met at Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home with seven members a leader and assistant leader present. Evelyn Marek president ran the session labeling jars of fruit and vegetables and planning for achievement day. A second meeting occurred August 4 at Marie Sojka’s home with similar attendance and activity cutting out labels.

Fairview Farmerettes Joe Knotek Evelyn Marek Marie Sojka

Ice Cream Social For Sunshine Club Families

Sunshine Community club members and families gathered Wednesday at the Wy lie home for an ice cream social. Youths played lawn games and performed music. Guests included Roy Hahn and family, Glenn Hahn, Bert Hahn, Maxine Church ill, Mike Flynn family, Viola Simmering, and Bill Lady. A brief business meeting discussed a future chicken fry. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Sam Warren’s home in three weeks.

Sunshine Community Club Don Wylie Roy Hahn Glenn Bert Hahn Maxine Churchill Mike Flynn Viola Simmering Bill Lady Sam Warren

Community notices from Columbus Junction and nearby areas

The Maxwell reunion is set for Wednesday at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction. The Hoosier Bend pie dinner occurs Tuesday at noon in Sunset Park. St James church ladies host an ice cream social on the school lawn August 15.

Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction Sunset Park St. James Church St. James School

Community Notes From Crawfordsville Area

South Hill Aug 12 reports dinner guests at Allen Conrad home Crawfords ville include Mr and Mrs Joe Conrad and children LeRoy and Grace. Donald Sands visits Mt Pleasant with Dayle Sands family. Charley Long family at Washington reunion. Jean and Mary Cherryholmes visit cousins Jimmie and Dickie Young. Longs attend Col umbus Junction sale. Walter Stanley and Billy Des Moines visit Frank Sands home. Riley and Dale Riley visit Crawfordsville. Elmer Reselles of Merrimac calls on John Mulhern.

Ry Veru L. Sands South Hill Joe Conrad LeRoy Grace Allen Conrad Crawfordsville Donald Sands Dayle Sands Mt. Pleasant Charley Long Lyle Kenneth Keith Washington Jean Mary Cherryholmes Jimmie Dicki Young Columbus Junction Walter Stanley Billy Des Moines Riley Dale Riley Frank Sands Elmer Reselles Merrimac John Mulhern

Mrs Chas Fornes of Chicago Visits Mrs Deford

Mrs Chsarles Fornes of Chicago visits her sister Mrs William Deford in Columbus Junction Iowa. Hilton Briggs family from Stillwater Oklahoma enroute home from Ithaca New York visited the Jen Briggs family. Mrs F di Johnston visited Cedar Rapids nieces Lucille and Jane Johnston. Mrs Noah Shellabarger returns from Wisconsin. Cyril Cutkomp of Shelby Nebraska guests of his parents in Columbus County.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Ave Chsarles Fornes Chicago William Deford Hilton Briggs Stillwater Okla Jen. Briggs Ithaca N. Y F. di, Johnston Lucille Dhen Johnston Cedar Rapids Noah Shellabarger Wisconsin

Oldest Geographical Society of New York

The American Geographical Society of New York, organized in 1852, is the oldest geographical society in the United States.

Oldest Geographical Society American Geographical Society of New York Geographical Society United States

Coppock Community News Roundup and Obituaries

Coppock notes Mrs Rennie Ricks of Oskaloosa visits for care of Mrs Rosanna Ricks. death of John L Conley of Cedar Rapids mourned. Local mentions include visits by multiple families, crop improvements, and residents traveling to Washington and Packwood for events.

Card of Thanks from Batterson Family

Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our sorrow for the beautiful service floral offerings and other kindnesses we are deeply grateful Mrs Aaron Batterson and family

A Wise Man's Way and The Use of Liquor

The lesson emphasizes wisdom from Proverbs 4 10 23 and spiritual readiness from I Thessalonians 5 6 8. It warns liquor as a bar to Heaven and urges strong character in youth to resist the booze business while urging watchfulness and holy living among Christians.

I Thessalonians Solomon Hight C. Moore God Paul

Special Sabbath program by Tarkio college quartet

The Tarkio college male quartet from Tarkio Missouri will give a sacred music program during the morning service at 10 45. Rev Ray Davis will deliver the evening message and sing solo with the Tarkio quartet providing special music. A special offering supports the quartet.

Tarkio College Tarkio United Presbyterian Ray Davis Ezel Kvy Bible School Tarkio Quartet Mr. Davis Tarkic College Traian Ceew Noble William M. Nichol

Christian Science Services Headed for Sunday Thought

Churches on South Iowa Avenue will hold 11 o'clock services with Soul as the lesson subject. The public is invited to hear citations from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Pastor Theodore C. Meibom conducts.

Christian Science Services South Iowa Avenue Mary Baker Kiddy Tabernacles

St Pauls Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington hosts morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m a young peoples rally at 3 00 p m and an evening service with motion pictures at 8 00 p m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the congregation.

Motion Pictures Carl W. Klein

Associate Presbyterian Daily Services Schedule

Morning Bible study at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00. Evening U P meeting at 6 20 and evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev A M Malcolm pastor.

Associate Presbyterian U. P A. M. Malcolm

Evangelistic Campaign Open With Rev Roy Leeds

Four weeks remain until opening day for the evangelistic campaign led by Rev Roy Leeds of Ottumwa. The meeting runs for two weeks starting Sunday September 19 with services including 9 45 Bible school 10 45 Communion and worship and 7 00 Christian Endeavor at Pleasant Hill. Vernon H Carter Pastor and A Nicholson Superintendent coordinate the program.

Roy Leeds Ottumwa Christian Endeavor Pleasant Hill A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Words of Annie Laurie Origin and Music Dates

The lines note that the lyrics of Annie Laurie first appeared in 1824 and the song was set to music in 1835. This historical tidbit anchors the traditional ballad's origin in 19th century Scotland and its later musical adaptation.

Annie Laurie

Sunday Schedule Includes Bible Class and Worship

The notice lists services with Sunday school at 9 30 and Bible class at 10 30 am followed by Divine worship.

Bible School Our Worship at 10:45 with Eastwood Sermon Restlessness

Bible school begins at 9:30 for all ages with a welcoming atmosphere. Worship follows at 10:45 led by Rev. Walter H. Eastwood of Milton PA on the theme Restlessness. Wednesday prayer meeting at 9:30 at 215 South Avenue C. Evening service not scheduled. Music includes organ preludes and solos by Mildred Stewart and Lucille Knox, with titles The Trumpeter and Steal Away. Sunday school at 10. worship at 11. A C E League at 5:30. Pastor W. M. Berry.

Walter H. Eastwood Milton David Wallingford South Avenue C Enno Il Saint Saens Dix Lloyd Hughes Schumann Mildred Stewart

Four Square Church Plans Fifth Anniversary Banner Day

The Foursquare Gospel Church marks its fifth anniversary next Sunday with a full program. Sunday school at 9:30 A M aims for record attendance. morning worship follows at 10:45 A M with a faith in action theme. Evening services include Crusaders at 6:15 and an evangelistic service at 7:30 featuring The Four Square Gospel. A special musical program and dedication of a new public address system are planned. Pastor W J Stevens invites all.

Four Square W. J. Stevens

Church Notices Promote Open Welcome and Nazarene Service

A local church invites all faiths and backgrounds to friendly services. Sunday includes 9:30 Bible school led by Mr and Mrs Long, 10:45 worship with pastor sermon Traveling Over the Highway of Life, and 6:30 Young People's meeting led by Wilma Thompson. The Church of the Nazarene on East Jefferson Street begins 9:30 Sabbath school, 10:30 worship by Rev Craig Weathers, and 7:30 evening service with Mrs Weathers and Rev Florence Weathers. public invited.

Bible School W. Long Wilma Thompson Harold Walker Jesus Ashford B. B. McKinney Wu. C. Hesseltine Alba Nevin Lasson Chas. H. McConnell Wilma Walker J. Fredmund Church OF the Nazarene East Jefferson Street South Fourth Avenue Reformed Presbyterian United States Craig Weathers

Griffith Family Heads for Two Weeks in Black Hills

Mr and Mrs Floya Griffith of Wellman depart with their children for a two week vacation in the Black Hills starting Monday. Dr and Mrs W B McIntosh also plan a two week stay.

Martha Adams Wellman Floya Griffith Black Hills Mra McIntosh

Country Church Services Schedule

Valley Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Morning worship at 11:15 a m. Young people's rally at Washington at 3:00 p m.

Bethel Presbyterian Preaching by Rev. Kventensky Aug 14

Bethel church will hold an 11:00 AM service Sunday August 14 led by Rev. Kventensky of Omaha. A congregational meeting will follow the service.

Bethel Presbyterian Bethel Church Kventensky Omaha

Pleasant Hill August Christian Endeavor Meeting Notice

In August Pleasant Hill hosts a Christian Endeavor meeting and evening service along with Bible school and morning worship. All residents are invited. Schedule: 9 45 Worship and communion 10 45 Bible school 7 00 Christian Endeavor 8 00 Evening worship Howard Benn Supt.

Pleasant Hill Christian Endeavor Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

West Chester Federated Bible School Schedule

The notice lists a 10:00 morning Bible school session, an 11:00 morning worship and sermon by Rev. J. B. Pollock, and an 8:00 p.m. union service at the Methodist church.

West Chester

Ainsworth U P Sabbath Services Schedule

Sabbath school at 10:00 AM with preaching at 11:00 AM by Rev. Megeehelsen. P C U meets at 7:30 PM. No evening preaching service. Max M. White serves as chairman of the pulpit committee.

Ainsworth U. P Megeehelsen Max M. White

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Announced

Prairie Flower Baptist invites families to Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and a worship service at 11:00 a.m. with the theme Gods Word of unsearchable riches. Pastor C. KE Strong extends a welcome to all.

Prairie Flower Baptist C. KE Strong

West Chester M. E. church resumes services August 14

All services at West Chester M. E. church resume Sunday August 14 as the pastor returns from vacation to fill the pulpit. Mrs. McBlain will not return until later and Epworth League devotional meetings will be announced at a later time.

West Chester M. E West Chester M. E

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule

Sunday school at 10. Public worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Missionary society meets Thursday at 2 o'clock led by Mrs Orris. N F Chapman is pastor.

KB. L. Contry Christian Endeavor

United Presbyterian Sabbath Services Plan

The United Presbyterian Church announces 10 a.m. Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley with no morning or evening preaching. Evening program at 6 30 p m features P C U "As Others See Us" led by Bruce Hanna. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Cannon. Mrs. Earl Ferguson leads N G Webster pastor.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Bruce Hanna Women's Missionary Society John Cannon Earl Ferguson N. G. Webster

Methodist Sunday School and Mission Meeting Notice

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school meets at 10. J W Rich announces the Women's Foreign Missionary Society will gather at the church Thursday afternoon. EK Voss is the pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School J. W. Rich Women's Foreign Missionary Society EK. EK. Voss

Washingtons Face Pitted By Smallpox At Nineteen

The article notes George Washington, at nineteen, traveled with his half brother Lawrence to Barbados where he contracted smallpox, a disease that left his face permanently pitted.

George Washington Lawrence Barbados

Estes Park arrivals and local travels noted

Joe Kehoe returned home after summer work in a New York state resort and will rejoin Iowa University this fall. Virginia and Wilma Stricker came home from a ten day Colorado trip. Helen Stricker plans a lake cottage trip to Minnesota with Keota friends for a week of fishing. Miss Wilson of Mediapolis, a Wellman first grade teacher, visits this week. Dr Honsinger moved household goods to Oskaloosa and expects to practice there with his family nearby.

Tion Estes Park Colo Joe Kehoe New York State Joe Iowa University Virginia Wilma Stricker Colorado Helen Stricker Minnesota Miss Wilson Mediapolis Wellman School B .S. Honsinger Oskaloosa Dr. Honsinger Wellman Honsingers

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