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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

3

Five Fortnightly Departments to Hold Next Week Meetings

Five Fortnightly departments of the Fort nightly club schedule the first meetings of the new year. Bible department led by Mrs. N. M. Speidel will study First and Second Thessalonians and Hebrews starting Monday at 2:30 pm. Handcraft sections 1 and 3 meet Tuesday and Wednesday at 2:30 and 2:00 pm with programs on vacation memories and preservation of flowers. Music department meets Tuesday at 7:45 pm in the Presbyterian church with Iola Dittmer and Betty Jean Hoskins performing and a talk on Walter Danmiroseh. Public Affairs Section 2 begins with an 8:30 am breakfast at the North Side cafe followed by a 9:30 am business meeting led by Mrs. Albert Simpson and a roll call on What You Have Seen Heard or Done of Interest.

George Clapper Bible Department N. M. Speidel Earl Simpson Ward MccCutcheon A. J. Patterson George McDaniel Ivan Rehtoel J. O. Matthews C. F. Anderson William Carson Emma Long Presbyterian Church Henry Shields Iola Dittmer Washington Betty Jean Hoskins Brighton Department of Fortuiehav North Side Cate Harvey Meek Toward McBride Albert Simpson A. Anderson

Wellman Class Hosts Farewell for Swartzendruber Couple

The Mary and Martha Sunday school class at the Methodist church in Wellman hosted a party for Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Swartzendruber as they prepare to move to Newton. A cooperative chicken dinner and games filled the afternoon, and a lamp gift was presented. The Mother’s Club held its August meeting with fourteen members, chaired by Mrs. Harold Swartzendruber. Mrs. Grennwood Gingerich led a lesson on Invitations and Regrets.

Wellman Aux Mary and Martha The Methodist Church J. M. Swartzen Druber Newton E. C. Jones Mother's Club Mother’s Club Quincy Rice Clarence Rowe R. W. Wirts Harold Swartzendruber Lewis Leeper Grennwood Gingerich Emily Post

Albino Herons Turn Out to Be Snowy Egrets in Minnesota

John Dobie, a bird authority, investigated two albino birds on Pokegama Lake Minnesota and confirmed they were snowy egrets. The tropical birds are far from their southern Louisiana Gulf region homes.

Pokegama Lake Minnesota John Dobie Louisiana Gulf Regions

Revival Services at Green Mound Church of God

Rev. Burris Moore announces revival services from September 2 to September 22 near Wayland with Rev. N. C. Anderson of Peterson Iowa delivering sermons Also noted evangelist Rev J EB Barbour with 82 years in the ministry will preach a single service on September 2 at 7 30 PM at the church

Burris Moore Green Mound Church of God Wayland N. C. Anderson Peterson Iowa J. EB. Barbour

Engagement of Marian Williams to Roy Maloy announced

Mrs Leila Williams of Columbus Junction announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Marian to Roy Victor Maloy of Waterloo. The ceremony is planned for Tuesday September 7 at the bride’s home. Marian graduated from Cornell College Mt Vernon and studied library work at Iowa State College and the University of Wisconsin. She has served as city librarian at Maquoketa for three years. Maloy is the son of Louis Maloy of Nashua and an engineer at Waterloo.

Columbus Junction Leila Williams Marian Roy Victor Maloy Waterloo Miss Williams Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa State College University of Wisconsin Maquoketa Maloy Louis Maloy Nashua

Praising God in Trials and Blessings

A devotional study on Psalm 103 urges daily praise despite hardship. It highlights personal blessings, forgiveness of sins, and God's mercy for those who fear Him, urging readers to radiate faith and lead others to Him. Christian Science services and weekly lessons are announced.

Hardley Page Orient Satan

Great Copper Deposit in Africa Attracts World Attention

A vast copper deposit extends across Cape Province Northern Transvaal and the Northern Rhodesia Belgian Congo frontier attracting significant interest from industry and governments. The ore body is described as one of the globe's richest copper resources.

Great Africa Cape Province Transvaal Rhodesia-Belgian Congo

California minister poses as famed painter in prank

Paul Jordan Smith of California forged the name Pavel Jordanovitch and exhibited four ultra-impressionistic works in Boston and other cities. Critics praised the works until Smith admitted he borrowed from his wife Sara Smith and painted carelessly to mock their judgments.

Sara Smith Claremont Calif Paul Jordan Smith Boston Pavel Jordanovitch New York Chicago California

Smart Girls Make Own Clothes for College

Ladies encouraged to buy inexpensive rayon fabrics at de rifriments to craft outfits for college. Descriptions include a tailored rayon gabardine suit with a long jacket and patch pockets, a moonbeam blue rayon maire frock with square neckline, and a chrome yellow corduroy pinafore with a princess silhouette. A plaid shirtwaist blouse and three quarter coat complete the ensemble.

Hammurabi Code Regulated Daily Wages in Babylonia

Four thousand years ago the Code of Hammurabi regulated and fixed the wages of working men by the day in Babylonia, illustrating early wage standards and labor norms.

Babylonia

Baptists Invite Worship with Music and Union Service

A cordial invitation to all for Lord's Day worship with 9:30 a.m. Bible school and 10:45 a.m. morning service led by Rev. I. Fredmund. Sermon titled The Plowman and His Harvest. 7:30 p.m. union city park service. Evening program led by Rev. C Breidenthal with organ preludes and anthems, choir and soloists. Y.P.C.U. at 6:30 p.m.

C. Breidenthal The Christian Church Jesus Rtenen Cattennleaedes Fox Old An Clipe Lorenz Lauie Bach Charles Murdock Chas. McConnell

St James Catholic Masses Announced by Pastor Corcoran

St James Catholic Church will hold Masses at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. led by Rev. H J Corcoran, the parish pastor. The services reflect a regular schedule for worshippers in the community.

St. James H. J. Corcoran

Methodist Church Services and Music Schedule

The church outlines morning worship at 10 30 with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper observed during a union service at 7 30 in Central Park Rev C Braidenthal will preach Organ prelude Elevation by Faulkes Dudley Buck Offertory In Remembrance Organ postlude Postlude Schumann Loren Sutherland director of music Anthem Communion Hymn Mansfield R Clifton Keagy minister Edna M Klein organist

Y.P.C.U Union Rev. C. Breidenthal The Christian Church Eeee Church School Central Park C. Breidenthal of Faulkes Dudley Buck Schumann Loren Sutherland Mansfield R. Clifton Keagy Edna M. Klein

Church of Nazarene Morning and Evening Services Announced

The Church of Nazarene invites all to services designed to nurture Christians and guide sinners to salvation. Church school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Gospel service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. James K. Morris, Pastor.

Church of Nazarene God Iain Salvation Church James EK. Morris

Presbyterian Bible School Morning Services Open Air Park

The Presbyterian Bible School opens at 9:30 a.m. with Superintendent Vernon Witting. Classes for all ages and worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning sermon theme Work is own reward. Evening service to be held in the park with Rev. C. Breidenthal delivering the closing message. Music features Sibelius Finlandia and organ pieces by John L. Hughes and Emil Soderstrom.

Bible School Vernon Witting C. Breidenthal Finlandia Co Jean Sibelius John P. Scott John L. Hughes Emil Soderstrom Edward M. Read W. Eastwood Iola Dittmer

United Presbyterian Sabbath Worship Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to attend services each Sabbath with Sabbath School starting at 9 45 A M. All parishioners and visitors are welcome to join in weekly religious observance.

United Presbyterian

Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule

The Trinity Lutheran Church at 302 Second Street East hosts Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M led by Pastor William F L Kroeger.

Second Street East William FL Kroeger

Welcome to the Church of Christ Back to School Night

The community welcomes new teachers and pupils as autumn begins. Sunday School 9:45, Morning Worship 10:45, Christian Endeavors 6:30, Evening Worship in the park with the theme Lest We Forget. Minister C. Kreidenthal invites all to attend.

G. B. Holden Allan Bradford C. Breidenthal C. Kreidenthal

Foursquare Gospel Church Schedule Highlights

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 30, morning worship and communion at 10 45, Crusaders at 6 30, and Evangelistic Service at 7 30 led by Pastor W J Stevens. All are welcome.

Crusaders W. J. Stevens

Salem Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings

Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Topic The World at War Leader Sarah Davia Intermediate to society at 36 Consecration meeting Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday Sept 7 at Mrs D C Davies home Rev David C Davies pastor.

Sarah Davia Women’s Missionary Society D. C. Davies David C. Davies

Sunday Church Services Announced by W L Clapp

The notice announces Sunday school at 10:00 and public worship at 10:45 with sermon subject The skilled workman. Sunday school ends at 10:45 and worship concludes at 11:30. Public invited by W L Clapp minister and Mrs Clark Wagner superintendent.

W. L. Clapp Clark Wagner

Pleasant Hill Church Service Schedule

Bible School at 10 am Communion and preaching at 11 am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Preaching at 7 30 pm Everyone welcome Reverend Wm H Knotts leads the service at Pleasant Hill Church Christ.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Wm. H. Knotts

Weather Delays Affect Work Plans At Peate Plowerer

Rain and storms disrupt work for several weeks at Peate Plowerer Baptist areas. Officials note need for divine guidance amid weather challenges and forecast ongoing interruptions.

Christ

Bible fellowship and services announced at church

The notice invites members to a Bible school on the Lord's Day at 6:60 a.m and worship service at 11:00 a.m. Mrs Strong's class will sing. C. E. Strong is the pastor.

Labor in Honorable Sermon Theme At Bethel Cotter Churches

Pastors announce fall and winter push to boost attendance after vacation. Bethel The Family Church invites all ages to worship at 11 00 with a Sunday School and Labor Day remembrance. Cotter The Friendly Church lists services and youth meetings with Rev. M A Robeson.

Bethel Family Church Cotter Friendly Church M. A. Robeson

Haskins Church Announces September Meetings

The Worship Service starts at 9 30 with Bible School to follow. The Ladies Aid Society sets its monthly meeting for Thursday afternoon September 5. The County 8S 8S Convention meets September 19 at Haskins Church with a noon Potluck Dinner. Coffee provided by church ladies. Pastor N F Chapman.

Bible School Ladies Aid Society Haskins Church Ladies of the Haskins Church N. F. Chapman

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Sunday Schedule

Sunday School begins at 10 with JF W Rich as superintendent and classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 on the theme Conscript for Christ. Epworth League at 6 30 p m with Christ or War as subject. Union service at 7 30 p m The Mirror of the Lord. Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at 2 pm at the church. Rev. Lester Hi Bill pastor.

W. Rich Epworth League Women's Society of Christian Service Lester Hi Bill

Sunday church activities schedule announced by pastor

On Sunday morning the Bible School meets at 10 o clock. The Worship Service and Sermon will be held at 11 o'clock. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 in the evening. Announcement regarding the Wednesday meeting and other activities will be made on Sunday morning. N F Chapman Pastor.

Slowa Ave Christian Science Churches Bible School Christian Endeavor Society N. F. Chapman

Sabbath School at 106 a m Led by Mrs Ida Wooley

Sabbath School scheduled at one hundred six in the morning with Mrs Ida Wooley as superintendent. No other services are listed for the day.

Ida Wooley

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