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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

3

Concludes Series Of Piano Recitals At Lorden Music Co

Mrs Foster G Bagge presented a second group of piano pupils in a Thursday recital in the Lorden Music Co piano room. Pieces ranged from Schaum and Thompson course selections to classic and popular tunes. The Wurlitzer piano was courtesy of Sorden Music Co.

Foster G. Bagge Lorden Music Co Stephen Foster Linda Brindly Bagge Schaum and Thompson Ann Peterson Richard Erte Barbara Glassburner Sandra Peters Mary Young Schaum Carol Anderson Eddie Crayne Spaulding Waynor Blake Marilyn Wilson Rebe Audrey Stout Thompson James Quinn Hiawatha Ward Linda Brindley Campbells Karen Koehler Beethoven Alberta Zieglowsky Manon Janet Crone Ty Ose Ak Thompson Margaret Ahrens Barbara Black Junior Black MccCollin Barcarolie Offenbach Darlene Mrs. Bagge Donald the Dinosaur Schaum Eddy Morrison Heller Bill Sherman Rita Ahrens Godard Peggy Koehler Waitzein Brahans Betty Koehler Wurlitzer Sorden Music Co

Piano Recital At Murdock Home

Mrs Charles NE osee Leeee Wild sang by Betty Davison as twenty three pupils from Thome Murdock's studio performed a Thursday recital at the Murdock studio with relatives in attendance. The program featured Schytte Moskowski Thompson and Davison pieces along with several choral and instrumental numbers. Mr Murdock and Marion Robertson Jr served frozen treats after the performances while Mrs Murdock accompanied all songs and played duets on piano and accordion.

Charles NE Osee Leeee Wild Betty Davison Thome Murdock Murdock Studio Thursand Thompson Beverly Jarvis Schytie Darlene Custer Murdock Eckstein Lucille Rhodes Judith Dawson Nuch the Pond Thompson Darlene Custer Moskowski Betty and Bill Thompson Williams Thompson Carla Caldwell Shirley Knight Wenrich Carla Caldwell Marlene Benn Wright Hopkins Betty Schmidt Thompson Seeedeee Butler Marlene Benn Wash Star Mildred Bower

Pupils Shine in Mrs Shields Recital at Methodist Church

A piano recital by Mrs Mary Shields pupils delighted relatives at the Methodist church ladies parlor. The program featured Solos duets and group pieces by students including Hesseltine Shields Brown and Strickland with several Schaum arrangements and a novelty vacuum cleaner note.

Methodist Church Mary Shields Presser Bobbie Shafto Catherine Christie Cheryl Cook Eagle Puss Schaum Beethoven Jean and Charles Hesseltine Bradbury Ketterer Strickland Mrs. Shields Myron Lee Shields Eckstein Ellmenreich Brainard Charlene Brown

Chautauqua Program Held by Rural Women Club

The Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl Phillips with nine members and a guest present. Mrs. Phillips led the business session as secretary pro tem, a note from former member Mrs. Frank Heinzman was read, and a varied program followed including readings, harmonica and piano solos, poems, and tributes to Sousa and Stephen Foster. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George Miller to be announced.

Chautevoua Rural Women's Club Carl Phillips Fd Huff William Bell John Phillip Sousa Leo Marie Mrs Marie, Sr Stephen Foster Alice Hunter Durand Mary Shields Grant Huinston Huff Bell Humston George Miller

Straight Thinking About Drinking Lesson

William Culbertson argues against alcohol use citing Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. He frames liquor as a mocker and a danger, urging Christians to live for God's glory and avoid drunkenness to protect national righteousness.

Christ

Sunday Church Services and Board Meeting Notice

Christian Bible school 9 45 morning worship 10 45 union worship 7 30 p m church board meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock all board members urged to be present sermon topic Sunday morning A Spiritual Checkup music morning Prelude Covatina Kreckel Offertory Offertoire Schumann Anthem Choir Boyd White Director of music Mrs Boyd White Organist Thomas Polk ministers

Kreckel Schumann Boyd White Thomas Polk

Parsonage Tragedy Echoes in City Union Service

A union service is planned for 7 30 p m in Central Park with Rev T C Polk delivering the evening message. Milo J Phillips pastor warns that giving away a piece of one s mind costs peace of mind in a reflective sermon.

Central Park

Birthday greetings fill notices for local residents

Mrs William L Clapp celebrates 77th birthday as member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. Maurice Henry and Faye Varney celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Also listed are birthdays for Helen Marie Wilcox Rowland Winga Jack Rommel Nancy Conner and several others with local names and towns mentioned.

William L. Clapp Journal Faye Varney Maurice Henry Helen Marie Wilcox Lyle Wilcox Rowland Winga John Winga Jack Rommel Alvin Rommel Nancy Conner E. A. Conner H. C. Ward Doris Canott Ainsworth L. EK. Hoyle W. O. Pratt Bob Clark Raymond Lorack Marshall Koehler Bob Templeman Bethany W. J. Steven Bob Frink Donald Nichols Arthur Pagitt Paul Stock

St James Catholic Mass Times Listed for Sunday

St James Catholic Church releases mass schedule with services at 6 7 and 9 A M led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor continuing church tradition and parish worship.

St. James H. J. Corcoran

Trinity Lutheran Invites All Services and Classes

Trinity Lutheran at 502 East 2nd hosts Sunday school at 10, Bible class at 10, and Gospel service at 11 with a sermon titled Of Publicans Can Be Saved Why Be Good Matth 9 9 13. Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden invites all to attend services and instruction. church at 409 East Main, phone 247.

Trinity Lutheran J. H. Beiderwieden

Calvary Baptist Church Invites All for Worship and Mission

Calvary Baptist announces services with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening gospel service is at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer and praise at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. White, former home missionary, to speak on Lie Winnebago Indian work. Paul H. White is pastor.

White Paul H. White

Christian Tabernacle Observes 14th Anniversary

The Christian Tabernacle will celebrate its 14th anniversary next Sunday with a 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship. A picnic dinner follows on the church lawn, with a 2:30 program by the Sunday school and an 7:45 evening service featuring special numbers and a pastor’s sermon.

Christ's Church W. J. Stevens

Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Service Note

Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m. divine worship at 7 30 p m. No services or Sunday school on Sunday August 24. Sermon topic The Christians Proof of the Verity of His Religion. L M Bleichwehl pastor 3208 S lowa Ave Phone 4751.

Wisconsin Synod Jefferson and S. Lowa Ave L. M. Bleichwehl Lowa Ave

Evangelism Talk Set for Sunday Morning at Park

Sunday morning worship will feature Evangelism for Our Time with Rev. T. C. Polk as speaker at Central park. Baptist Youth Fellowship to meet at 5 30 with venue to be announced. Deacon and deaconess board to hold monthly meeting after midweek service led by Minister Paul K Wells.

Baptist Youth Baptist Youth Fellowship T. C. Polk Central Park Deacon-Deaconess Board Paul K. Wells

Guest Minister at United Presbyterian Church Service

The United Presbyterian Bible school meets at 9 45 a.m. with morning worship at 10 45 a.m. Rev John W Osterhoff of the Third United Presbyterian church St Louis Missouri will be guest minister. Prelude and offertory are listed as well as a postlude and Bach chorale. George Kerr is pastor with Carolyn Hamilton directing music and Helen Harvey as organist.

Bible School John W. Osterhoff Third United Presbyterian Church St. Louis Mist Gius Postlude Bach George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Ainsworth Methodist and United Presbyterian Church Services

Sunday school at 10 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. in the United Presbyterian church with Bob Sharpe preaching. Junior M Y F at 7 p.m. Senior M Y F at 8 p.m. Carl F. Stietel is the clergyman.

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School United Presbyterian Church Bob Sharpe M. Y Carl F. Stietel

Blick Descendants At Annual Reunion

The descendants of Jake Buck held their annual reunion Sunday at Sunset park. Activities included morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermons by Rev. Theodore Bauer of Iowa City and Rev. Geo. C. Pennington of Monroe, Iowa. A basket dinner ran 12:30 to 2:50 p.m. followed by fellowship and greetings. Committees covered invitations, registration, kitchen, decorations, and classes.

Jake Buck Sunset Park

Local Church Schedule for Weekday Services

Bible school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 led by Cliff Reeves with sermon Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord in the Church. Evening service at 8:00, Tuesday potluck supper in church basement, Wednesday prayer and praise at 8:90, Youth fellowship at Livingstone residence, all welcome. Merle Booth, Pastor.

Livingstone Merle Booth

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Union Park Meeting

Sunday school began at 10 45 with morning worship and a congregational meeting completed. Music featured Est her Gerdes Miss Esther Gerdes Handel and a Bource in G postlude. Westminster Fellowship Union evening services led by T E White with Mrs A R Terelt and organist Vernon Witting S S Supt.

Ice Agnus Dei Esther Gerdes Bource Westminster Fellowship Union T. E. White A. R. Terrelt Vernon Witting S. S

Methodist Church Service and Union Event Schedule

Morning worship at 9:45 and 10:45 with Dr Miller speaking on Making Worship Meaningful. Choir performs Holy Art Thou and Ruth Dupuis sings The Voice in the Wilderness. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 P.M. Union Service in Central Park at 7:30 P.M.

Miller Handel Ruth Dupuis Scott Central Park

West Chester Methodist Church Homecoming Marks 89 Years

West Chester Methodist Church celebrates 89 years since organizing as a Methodist Episcopal group in 1848. The church built a dedicated facility in 1915 under Rev. S. Leeds. 33 ministers have served. Sunday school at 10 00 a m led by Robert S Stephens.

West Chester S. Leeds Elrod Robert S. Stephens

Parsonage Tragedy Theme at Valley Church Service

Morning worship at 9 20 a m at St Paul s Evangelical and Reformed Valley with Sunday school at 10 30 a m The sermon titled A Parsonage Tragedy and a note on character by Pastor Milo J Phillipi follows the service. Church board action postponed until after the morning service.

Milo J. Phillipi

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church Schedule

Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Juniors and Y P Fellowship at 7 90 p m Union services at 8 p m Pastor Daniel Knox Ford leads Sunday school at 10 a m and J Y F groups at 7 90 p m with union services at 8 p m Clifford Ott is listed as pastor of the union.

Federated Presbyterian Daniel Knox Ford Clifford Ott

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Service Schedule

Public notices announce Sunday school at 11 a.m and morning worship at 19 a.m with a sermon at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington.

Washington

Weather balloons reach 15 miles before bursting

Sounding balloons used by the weather bureau often reach a height of 15 miles before they burst. Instruments carried aloft record weather conditions and return safely to the ground on small parachutes.

Weather Bureau

Soul lesson sermon for August 17 1947 in Christian Science churches

The lesson sermon for August 17 1947 in Christian Science churches centers on Soul with the golden text from Isaiah 25 9 and includes Bible citations such as Psalm 86 4 8 9 and a Science and Health excerpt noting Soul as God untouched by sin and death and describing the sun and earth cycle as a metaphor for Mind’s central Life and intelligence.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Leola Zihlman and Matthias Trabert Wedding Report

Leola Emma Zihlman and Matthias Trabert Jr. were married in a four o’clock Lutheran ceremony near Germanville. Rev. Paul Keyan officiated as relatives and friends attended. The bride wore a white silk gown with a halo veil and red rose bouquet. bridal party included Esther Trabert and Lloyd Hinkle.

Brighton Leola Emma Zihlman Andrew Zihlman Germanville Matthias Trabert, Jr Matthias Trabert Paul Keyan Harlan Dobras Verne E Esther Trabert Lloyd Hinkle Harold Hinkle

Community Picnic Near Washington Sees Large Family Turnout

A noon picnic gathered about 41 relatives from Washington Keota West Liberty Cedar Rapids and Attalissa. New officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Earl Hobbs president Mrs Donald Stout vice president Mrs Forrest McNeill secretary treasurer and Mrs Ed Shalla reporter as relatives visited and shared a meal.

Robert Blick Clyde Tucker Wayland Ed Shalla L. E. Blick Leslie Blick Chas. Custer Robert Custer John Blick Marlene Amos Stout Donald Stout Everette Swift Robert Gault Bill Hinkle Delores Forrest McNeill Washington Earl Hobb Keota Emanuel Blick Rose West Liberty Harold Blick George FE. Blick Ed Kosina Cedar Rapids Owen Blick Attalissa Earl Hobbs

Wedding of Gerald Anderson and bride ends with trip

The couple received congratulations from Gerald Anderson as ushers. They left after a church foyer reception at the Zihlman home for a wedding trip. They will live with the bride’s parents on return. The bride, a Fairfield High School graduate, has taught in rural schools and will teach at Germanville next year. The groom, also a Fairfield High School graduate, is a veteran and a farmer.

Gerald Anderson Zihlman Trabert Fairfield High School Germanville

Poultry Value Driven 1946 Farm Income Share

Poultry products accounted for about 15 percent of the national farm income in 1946, reflecting strong poultry sector performance within agriculture.

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