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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
3
Susie receives a washing machine for her birthday and laments the practical gift. Her mother notes thrift and recalls a past opal ring gift from Susie’s father. Sammy later gets a lawn mower as a present paid from household savings, while the story ends with another birthday orchids gift and Susie acknowledging the gesture.
The S S Mohawk sank on January 24 1935 after a collision with the Norwegian freighter Talisman off the New Jersey coast. The incident involves maritime crews and navigational peril in the Atlantic.
Danny Rogers provokes Bliss Taggart at Nelson's Night View over Tess Ambers. Danny retrieves Taggart's gun, then punches Taggart, who draws but exits, leaving the weapon on the floor. Tess embraces Danny, praising his daring as he collapses from the shock.
The real tigers of the sea are the barracuda, with numerous shark attacks attributed to barracuda as the primary culprits.
Religious education note presents the August 31 lesson topics and scripture selections as approved by the International Council of Religious Education. The text indicates copyright permissions and use by permission for the materials used in instruction.
Fungi are responsible for many diseases and decay affecting animals and plants in various forms. The statement highlights their role in pathology and deterioration across biological systems.
Bible school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 with soloist Eleanor Tucker and sermon The Marks of a Spiritual Christian Red and Blue thermometer contest scores neck and neck last day approaches next Sunday decides the winner September loyalty month planned with all day meeting on the last Sunday Young People class reports largest attendance Special music includes organ preludes anthems and hymn arrangements George Kerr pastor Carolyn Hamilton director of music Mrs Boyd White organist the day
Mass times listed for St James Catholic Church with Rev. H J Corcoran as pastor. Services at 7 a m and 9 a m are noted for the parish community.
Morning classes for all ages begin at 9 30 worship at 10 45 and 7 36 evening union service in the park with Rev Alfred Trenerry preaching If auditorium is unfinished the service moves to the church basement Musical selections include organ preludes Londonderry Air Jesus Lover of My Soul and Postlude with Mrs Henry Shields at the organ and F W Eastwood as minister.
Trinity Lutheran marks a tenth anniversary service at 10:45 a m with Rev T C Meibohm of La Crosse Ind delivering the sermon. A 7:30 p m installation of the new pastor Rev E L Schempfig follows, with a reception in the church basement. All members and friends invited. Psalm 26 quoted. Alb Bostelmann Vacancy Pastor.
Morning worship at 10 45 with topic Some Things That We Have Lost. Sunday school at 9 30. Union park service at 7 30 evening. Morning music includes Anthem Still With Thee. Organist Mrs Charles McConnell. Director Charles Murdock. Alfred Trenerry minister extends invitation to attend.
The Church of Nazarene hosts Sunday school at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:00 A M with a sermon titled A Vision The evening service starts at 7:30 P M and the revival led by Rev F Rodeffer begins Monday Sept 1 with services each night at 7:30 P M You are a stranger with us but once.
The United Presbyterian Church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 4345. UPCU meetings at 6 30 P M with evening union services in Central Park. Rev Trenerry will bring the message and a Wednesday prayer meeting and choir practice are planned.
Reported killed in a Catalina flying boat crash, Ensign David Eldred U S N and air observer assigned to the British navy. The announcement notes his death and role in naval aviation during the ongoing war.
Christian Tabernacle on South Iowa Avenue hosts a two night revival with Evangelist Bob Stevens at 7:45 PM on Lincoln school grounds. Nevada Iowa delegation brings special music. Sunday features Sunday school worship youth rally and a closing evangelistic service with films on Americas Call to Arms.
The Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 45 with the minister speaking on Putting Your Faith To Work. Evening events include a 6 30 youth meeting and a 7 30 union service in the park with Rev. Alfred Trenerry. Music features organ preludes and postludes by Ostrow Buck and Ashford.
The August 31 Sunday lesson centers on Christ Jesus with Romans 1 16 as the Golden Text and includes Bible verses Isa 42 and a Mary Baker Eddy excerpt. West Chester Federated Bible school opens at 10 a m led by Walter Leet, with morning worship at 11 followed by Communion.
Sunday school runs from 10 00 to 10 45 public worship follows 10 45 to 11 30 with sermon subject Christ the Neighbor and Worship The public is cordially invited No evening service minister William L Clapp oversees services
After the religious meeting the Christian Endeavor session will begin at 6 30 p m with preaching at 7 30 p m inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend the services and program for the evening.
Pastor Rev Earl Dlae invites all members and friends to New Haven Baptist on Route 1 West Chester for a double anniversary. Morning worship at 10 30 a m features sermons God s Friends and The Tree Aim of Life Evening service at 8 p m continues themes of Ability plus Opportunity equals Responsibility Young People meet at 7 p m and 3 4 13 to 25 are welcome Boy Scout meeting Saturday afternoon Church school at 9 30 a m led by Glenn Be Miller and Charles Johnson presides as ceremony marks first anniversary of service on this field and first wedding anniversary.
Ainsworth Methodist Circle No 8 of the W S C S hosts a bakery sale at Nichol’s store this Saturday afternoon to mark Labor Day weekend. Church school begins Sunday August 31 at 10:00 a m with Eugene Stephens in charge. The 11:00 a m worship features a sermon titled A Living Faith. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p m led by Mable Thoma. John A Nye, pastor.
Sabbath school begins at 10:00 a m with worship at 11:00 a m Pastor W H Hemphill notes no evening services Rev Marion Kilpatrick from Clarion Iowa to deliver the morning message at Ainsworth United Presbyterian church.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church lists 10 A M Bible school studying the Word of God. 11 A M Worship and preaching led by Pastor C E Strong. The notice emphasizes not forsaking assembling together as the day approaches.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m led by Rank Kleese with sermon The Gospel of Every Road At 8 00 p m an organization meeting of a union young people's society All young people of high school age or over urged to attend Rally Day Sept 7 attendance goal 150 George Pennington Pastor.
Valley Morning worship at 11 15 a m. Carl W Klein Pastor at St Pauls Evangelical Church announces service time and pastoral leadership in a brief church notice.
William H. Knotts conducts bible school at 10:00 a m with communion and preaching at 11:00 a m. Sermon text referenced as in the school.
Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian churches invite worshipers to explore The Dignity of Labor on Labor Day Sunday. Bethel hosts 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 morning worship with a September 6 Washington picnic at noon. Columbus Junction hosts a Friday event August 29 in Chautauqua Park. Rev. M. A. Robeson pastors both communities.
A man in Lansing, Michigan, knocked on Mrs. David P. Dixon’s door and handed her 25 cents. He said he stole a quart of milk from her porch to extinguish a car fire, explaining that the milk helped put out the flames.
J. W. Rich supervises a Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting at 7 00 p m with Mildred Anderson as leader. Union service follows at 8 00 p m on the theme Putting God First. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7 30. Official board gathers Wednesday at 8 00 with Rev Lester H Bill as pastor.
Mrs. Ida Wooley announces morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon on Returning to Bethel. Bible study and IP. C. VII meet at 7:00 p.m. using Esther as the lesson under Pastor Rev. R. M. McCracken.
Sunday school gathers at 4 PM with leader Wayne Williams and pastor Edwin Q Hurd guiding the session at the church.
Budapest City Hall plans a monumental new municipal building to be the largest in Hungary after the parliament. Designed by the architect behind Hungary’s WorldFair project in New York, the tower will symbolize American influence and rise as a distinctive feature of Budapest’s skyline.
The phrase slim pickings comes from petty thieves at the docks who would pick small handfuls of cotton from bales to eke out a living.
The post office damages about five million pieces weekly when third class mail lacks a printed return postage guarantee. This disposal reduces backlog but affects senders who fail to include proper return postage.
Mrs. Alma Thomas expresses gratitude for the kind cards calls and flowers she received on her birthday from friends and neighbors.
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