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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

Page

3

Local club talks and weddings mark Columbus City events

The Half Hour club heard Mrs. H L McRoberts discuss Whey Historic Thames Contemporary England. Mrs. F E Reaney hosts the next meeting December 14 with a luncheon. Today's club featured talks on Inland Commerce Air and Land with a December 15 music program planned. Merial Graver and Henry Ostermeier wed November 24 at Nashua Little Brown church. Helena Werner and Clifford L Chamberlin wed November 27 at Cairo Evangelical parsonage. They plan farms near Winfield and Ottumwa respectively.

Columbus Junction Ramsdale H. L. McRoberts Thames England J. FE. Reaney FE. P. Shellabarger Charles Jennings Arian Lowe R. O. Lynn Graver-Ostermeier Murial Graver Henry Ostermeier Columbus City Little Brown Nashua William Kent Minnesota Winfield Werner-Chamberlain Helena Werner Margaret Werner Clifford L. Chamberlin Harry Chamberlin Evangelical Church Cairo L. BR. Deed- Tick Lorena Werner Rex Gipple Ottumwa

Officers Elected in Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid

Mrs Howard Caldwell was elected president of the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs Clyde Lambert home Eleven members and two guests attended The group voted to send this year Christmas box to the Christian Home in Omaha Neb Mrs Clyde Lambert hosted refreshments Assistants included Mrs Miller and Mrs Lambert The next meeting will be at Mrs Glenn Pratts home

Howard Caldwell Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Clyde Lambert C. G. Anderson Roy Kephart Howard Witting Will F. Miller Glenn Pratt Howard Benn Silas Caldwell Charles G. Anderson Benn Omaha Nebi Miller

Methodist Ladies Aid Bazaar Boosts Church Supper

The Methodist Ladies Aid pastry bazaar and turkey supper at the church drew 300 to 400 diners, earning about 375 dollars. Unit 1, led by Mrs K BE Stutsman, ran seven booths with aprons, candy, cakes, antiques, and other goods. Each unit contributed funds, aided by public support and central leadership from Mrs O EK Schmitt and Mrs Blaine Holmes.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Unit 1 K. BE Stutsman O. EK. Schmitt Blaine Holmes

E S Card Party Draws 100 at Masonic Temple

More than 160 attended the Eastern Star benefit card party at the Masonic Temple last evening. Prizes were awarded in bridge and pinochle to Mrs Lester Orr E R Lewis Kate Shalla and Arthur Yard. Roy Means won the turkey. Refreshments and bingo followed. Proceeds praised by officers and social committee.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lester Orr E. R. Lewis Kate Shalla Arthur Yard Roy Means

Mrs Gregory Hosts Rural Woman’s Club Meeting

Mrs B S Gregory hosted ten Rural Woman's club members and a guest at her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs Mary Henderson of Keota attended as guest. Vice president Mrs Ora Rhodebeck led the business meeting with roll call on How I Spent Thanksgiving. Refreshments were served by Mrs Henderson and Mrs Frank Pringle. Next meeting set for December 16 with a Christmas exchange.

B. S. Gregory Rural Woman's Club Mary Henderson Keota Ora Rhodebeck Henderson Frank Pringle

The Passion Play Set for December 20 at Riverside Church

Riverside news reports the women’s auxiliary of the Methodist church plans a December 20 presentation of The Passion Play at the Riverside Church. Net proceeds from a Thanksgiving dinner and bazaar totaled 75 dollars.

Riverside Ladies Aid Society the Methodist Church Kate Ingram Anna Younkin Bessie Burich St. Mary's Parish R. H Heltzman C. V. Dautremont Earl Vegey A. H. Pogee John Thomann Fred Frank Gertrude Bulger Ardel Louis Waldschmidt Paul Rotenburger August Rummelhart Elizabeth Shehek Bernard Schnoebelen Mary Yegey

Mrs G Rudiger Hosts Young Women's Mission Chapter

Mrs George Rudiger hosted the Young Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at her home. Mrs Arthur Duensing led devotions and the magazine report was given by Mrs Lloyd Walker.

George Rudiger Young Women's Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church Arthur Duensing Lloyd Walker P. F. Whisler Rudiger Jeanne Ellen Donald Paul Floyd Hamil W. M. N'chol, Jr Society

Ella Warren Hosts P E O Chapter Meeting

At Miss Ella Warren home Chapter 1 P E O held a business meeting yesterday afternoon. Carrie Berdo was elected recording secretary replacing Mrs R Templeman who has left Wellington. After the meeting Mrs Frank L Wilson reviewed The Rose Garden Husband by Margaret Widdemer. A silver donation was taken for charity.

Ella Warren Carrie Berdo R. Templeman W.wellington Frank L. Wilson Margaret Widdemer

Frisky, Agile Man, 80, Denied Pardon in Iowa Case

Governor Kra schel refused clemency for Tunis A. Vanderpluijm, an 80 year old Creston man serving six months in Union County jail for drunken driving. State Agent S R Queal called Vanderpluijm remarkably agile with pep of a younger man and noted his good show in various scuffles.

Des Moines Kraschel Creston Union County Tunis A. Vanderpluijm S. R. Queal Vanderpluijm

Hearing on License Revocation for Driver in Fatal Accident

Garner John Bohac of Crystal Lake filed for a hearing in Hancock County District Court after his license was revoked in connection with a fatal auto crash. Bohac was not held responsible for Mayor Olson’s death and named as defendants the State Motor Vehicle Department and Lew Wallace of the State Highway Patrol.

John Bohac Crystal Lake Hancock County Bohac Olson State Motor Vehicle Department Lew Wallace State Highway Patrol

Bible study and worship at Associate Presbyterian Church

Reverend A. M. Malcolm, pastor, invites all to Sabbath services featuring Bible study worship and preaching. The topic for discussion is Use and Misuse of the Bible.

A. M. Malcolm

Loyalty Campaign Closes in Three Sundays at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ urges all members and friends to attend the last three Sunday services of the loyalty drive. Sermons will discuss church financing schemes, conscience and God's will, and a sermon titled A Sermon Without the Bible. Election of church and Bible school officers postponed to December 12. Visitors welcome.

Christ's Church Church Bible School C. A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Christian Science Sunday Services On South Iowa Avenue

Christian Science Services will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday morning on South Iowa Avenue. The lesson sermon titled God The Only Cause And Creator combines Bible passages and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The Golden Text is Psalms 19:1 and 38.

Christian Science Iowa Avenue Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Methodist Episcopal Christmas Worship Schedule and Guests

The church invites all without a home to worship with offerings including 9:30 church school led by Jesse R. Busby, 10:45 morning service on the theme Prisoners of Hope, 6:00 fellowship hour led by Caroleen Sartor, 6:30 youth worship and discussion, and 7:30 evening service with a motion picture on Safety on the Highways of Life. Additional music features include ensembles and soloists: Roy Finch, Loren Sutherland, George McFadden, Lewis Warren, Arthur Atack, Edna M Klein, and others with organ preludes and Christmas carols.

Jesse R. Busby Caroleen Sartor Business and L. W. Soule Rittenhouse the Holver Stults Fima Rice Palestine Successine Hepeer Eee Ackley Roy Finch Loren Sutherland George McFadden Lewis Warren Arthur Atack Mysifc Edna M. Klein

Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 with sermon Need less Poverty and Neutrality Neither Possible nor Right Evening service at 7 30 with anthem and organ preludes. Christian Endeavor at 5 pm and youth societies listed with leaders. Vernon Witting superintendent welcomes all to attend. East Wood minister directs program with Miss Ruth Ashford and Mrs Glen Wilson as organists.

Presbyterian Bible School Vernon Witting Guilmant Abbott TL. Wilson Ashford Miss Ruth

Remember the Sabbath Day Church Services

United Presbyterian invites worshippers to Sabbath services with Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. The pastor’s sermon is The Man Who Fled From a Woman. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. and Y P C U at 6:30 p.m. with Flaming Youth sermon. Wednesday praise and prayers at 7:20 p.m.

God Jesus Christ

Worship Service Promises Rich Sunday Schedule

Forget God no more this Sunday at our church with 9:30 a.m. Bible school 10:45 a.m. worship led by the pastor and an illustrated children’s talk. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features a candle light program with Paul Campbell trombone and Mrs. W. R. Bond vocal solos.

Worshin Abram Missionary Guild Paul Campbell W. R. Bond Kol Nidrei Wibbard

Sunday Church Schedule Reflects Worship Service Times

A church page lists events for Sunday including 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 15 a m preparatory service 16 30 a m divine worship and 3 30 p m The Lutheran Hour broadcast across WMT KSO and Coast-to-Coast network The Days of Noah program completes the day’s schedule.

Lutheran Hour WMT KSO

Advise From a Great Advisor Preaches and Schedules

Sunday school at 9 30 A M morning worship and Communion at 10 45 A M Crusaders at 6 15 P M evangelistic service at 7 30 P M mid week prayer meeting Bible study and last Wednesday night lesson drew a large crowd missionaries from Panama Rev and Mrs Monsivaizes and their six year old son to present Panama pictures with the boy singing in Spanish all welcome Pastor W J Stevens

Crusaders Panama

Sunday Church Services and Programs Schedule

S. Fred Sharpe leads Bible School at 10 and worship at 11 with the sermon The Greatest Question. One Sabbath 6:30 pm service titled Publish Gods Tidings and a youth assigned program on Board of Publication. Forum age welcome. Dec 8 family night hosted by A M E church Washington. Prairie Flower Baptist offers Bible School at 10 and worship at 11 with Revival message The crying need for revival led by C. BE. Strong.

S. Fred Sharpe Bible School A. M. RE. Church of Washington Prairie Flower Baptist C. BE. Strong

Pleasant Hill Church Invites Worshippers Next Sunday

The Pleasant Hill Church invites all to worship in the proper spirit next Sunday at 9:00 Bible school and 10:00 worship and communion. Howard Benn serves as superintendent.

Pleasant Hill Church

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule

Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 10:00 with Mrs Alma Johson as superintendent and morning services at 11:00 featuring sermons by the pastor. Union services in United Presbyterian Church include 6:30 p m. programs, with N F Chapman and Mrs Ida Wooley involved.

Alma Johson Christian Endeavor United Presbyterian Church N. F. Chapman United Presbyterian Ida Wooley

Sermon and church events at Epworth and Presbyterian church

The Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m for a sermon by the pastor at the Presbyterian church. All are invited. The Ladies Aid bazaar and food sale will be held in the church Saturday December 11. E E Voss Pastor plosive for Ora Fitzsimmons. A separate accident report notes powder ignition when 10 pounds poured on scales caused a pipe ash to ignite a tray, triggering a blast that damaged a stock can holding 25 pounds of powder and shook the business district.

India P. m Walther League Theo. Gutknecht Gutknecht Ladies’ Aid W. M. Tweeten East Washington St Theodore C. Meibohm United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid E. E. Voss Ora Fitzsimmons

Prowlers See Fire After Ashes Ignite Powder Kegs

Missouri Valley scene reports two men burned when ashes from a pipe ignited two blasting powder kegs at Brun dige hardware. Brundige weighed cedar rapids order while A B Ross, a customer, suffered severe burns. Fearful residents hinder police as a citywide prowler wave yields misidentifications and citizen vigilance.

Missouri Valley Howard Brundige Brundige Hardware Store A. B. Ross Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. McRoberts Iowa Southern Utilities CO Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Lemmon’s Lemmon’s Jewelry AL Id Mrs. Gregory Riverside Church G. Rudiger Young Women Frisky Associate Presbyterian Church of Christ Methodist Episcopal Bartlett St. Cecelia Glen Wilson Henry Shields Woods East Wood Schytte Chott Postlude Sae Vandi Strauss Schubert W. E. Bond Eee Guilmont c. Ww. Long M. C. Carstensen Charles McConnell I. Fredmund Trinity Lutheran Foursquare Gospel Country Churches Ainsworth US Ion Howard Benn Crawfordsville B. R Erra Uj C Epworth League Penney’s C.penney Company
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