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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

3

Social calendar notices for local clubs and dinners

Social calendar entries list Unit No 6 and Unit No 9 1 family dinners at church and home with times and addresses. Junior Missionary society 2 p m U P F church 19th Century club luncheon 1 p m Christ mas donation requested. Bible department 2 30 p m Mrs George Clapper 325 West Washington street. Booster club Christmas exchange American Home meetings 2 p m 2 50 p m wrapped gifts and donations. Fortnightly club general meeting 63 36 p m Methodist church West Chester M B Ladies Aid society afternoon at church.

Junior Missionary Society U. PF A. BE. Baldrige Nursea George Clapper West Washington Street Milford Anderson Otha Huber Svr West Main Street Ed Squire North Iowa Methodist Church West Chester M.B. Ladies Aid Society

Bridge Club Hosts at LeMoine Home Holiday Evening

Mr and Mrs Ralph LeMoine hosted their bridge club at their home with three tables of cards. Mrs Frank Ko won the high score prize for the evening. Nadys Mace attended as a guest as Christmas decorations framed the refreshments after the games.

Ralph LeMoine Frank Ko Nadys Mace

Eastern Star Benefit Card Party Draws Eighty Players

Eighty persons played bridge and pinochie at an Eastern Star benefit card party in the Masonic Temple last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Jarrard won the men’s and women’s high prizes in pinochie, Mrs. E. E. Stutsman and George Pauts topped the bridge games, Max Cook won the door prize, and refreshments followed. Eastern Star officers organized the event.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Cleo Jarrard E. E. Stutsman George Pauts Max Cook The

Mrs TeBockhorst Hosts HJ Club Members

Mrs Norbert TeBockhorst hosted the HJ club yesterday at her home with guests Mrs Joe Knotek and Mrs Ray Sojka presenting the third home project lesson in home management. After games of bingo, plans were set for a potluck supper and Christmas exchange December 21 at Mrs Blanche Shaila's home, with Bernadette Te Bockhorst assisting. Guests included Mrs Glenn Miller, Mrs Sam Warren, Billa Warren, and Mrs Victor Blatt.

Norbert TeBockhorst Joe Knotek Ray Sojka Brember Blanche Shaila Bernadette Te Bockhorst Glenn Miller Sam Warren Billa Warren Victor Blatt

Gospel Call and the Rest Found in Christ

Instructional sermon contrasts childish opposition indifference and childlike faith with the rest and companionship offered in Jesus. It outlines four points: childish dissatisfaction, deadly indifference, childlike faith, and bestful companionship, emphasizing the easy yoke of Christ and the call to join in his work.

Jesus Lovd Christian Service God the Father Jesus Christ Christ

Christian Science Services Set Sunday at 11 A M

Public invited to attend the Sunday morning service at 11 at the church on S Iowa Ave. The Lesson Sermon titled God the Preserver of Man includes Bible passages and Science and Health readings. Guest Pastor S P Telford and Superintendent Co A Nicholson invite participation.

S. Iowa Ave

Presbyterian Bible School Worship Services

A Presbyterian Bible school announces classes for all ages with worship at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M Sermon topics Morning The Bible and Freedom Evening The Wastefulness of Love Other activities include Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 4 00 P M and Young Peoples Society at 6 15 P M Music features organ preludes Mendelssohn Anthem God Is Love and solo items by Shelley J Parsons, Mrs Dunham Morrison, Marion Timmins and others with organ postludes and a closing hymn. F W Hastwood is minister.

Bible School John Applegate Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society Young Peoples Society Mendelssohn Shelley J. Parsons Rogers

Baptist Church Seeks Welcoming Lord's Day Services

The Baptist church invites all to a warm welcome next Lord's Day with 9:30 a.m. Bible school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship featuring a pastor sermon and a congregational special presentation, 6:30 p.m. senior and junior B Y P U meetings, and 7:30 p.m. gospel service. Wednesday prayer and Bible study follow. Music includes organ preludes and choir selections by Williams and others. Rev. I Fredmund is the pastor.

Bible School C. V. Brown

Associate Presbyterian Bible Study and Worship Schedule

Sirmon leads Bible Day at 11:00 A.M. on Law of Liberty. Sermon titled Still be Thankful at 7:30 P.M. in the evening program.

Sirmon

Advent Sunday Services Schedule and Christmas Plans

Next Sunday marks the second Sunday in Advent with church school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m featuring a sermon theme Keeping Christ in Christmas The Epworth League rally runs 2 30 to 5 20 p m with a late lunch at 6 p m and The Ideal Epworth League program at 6 30 p m The evening service at 7 30 p m includes a sermon by Dr Guy J Fansher The First quarterly conference is set for 8 30 p m and a Christmas music program accompanies the day with multiple organ preludes solos and anthems The United Presbyterian Christmas program includes a children’s party on December 16 and cantata on December 17 followed by a pageant on December 24 with Sabbath school and morning worship messages continuing through the season The pastor is William M Nichol and music director Carolyn Hamilton

Christ Epworth League Nalf Washington County Ideal Epworth League Washington Esther Hayes Guy J. Fansher Bethlehem Dickinson Lone Steele Sabbath School Bible School Sabbath Manney Higdon Myria Stephens J. Sebastian Matthews Bethel

Bible School and Worship Service With Dr Telford

Bible School starts at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion follow at 10:45 a.m. Dr B P Telford of Ft Madison Iowa returns to share the sermon this Lord's Day at the church service. The regular monthly Church Night Potluck supper proceeds after.

Bible School 8. P. Telford Ft. Madison Iowa

Church Schedule and Trustee Meeting Notice

A. M. E. church lists a 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Devotional Services with a 11:15 sermon and 11:50 class meeting. On Monday December 11 a meeting for trustees and steward board is at Mrs. Delphia Howard’s home. Also Thursday at 8:00 p.m. prayer gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. MecLamore with Emma Black and S. 8 A. L. Preston listed.

Trustees and Steward Board Delphia Howard P. A. MecLamore Emma Black A. L. Preston

Trinity Lutheran Morning Worship and Sunday School

Morning worship at 9 15, Sunday school at 10 30 led by Pastor William F Krueger at Trinity Lutheran located on 402 Second Street East.

Second Street East William F. Krueger

Church services mark Universal Bible Sunday theme

The Church of Nazarene invites worshippers to observe Universal Bible Sunday with the theme The Truth That Makes Me Free. Bring Bibles and attend Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m N Y P 8 service at 6:30 p m.

Evangelistic Service and Prayer Meeting Announced

Evangelistic service scheduled for 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 led by Pastor James E Morris.

James E. Morris

St. Paul's Evangelical Church Service Schedule

St. Pauls Evangelical holds morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 20 led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

St. Paul’s Washington Carl W. Klein

Foursquare Gospel Sunday services announced

The bulletin invites participation in a Foursquare Gospel church schedule. Sunday school at 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship at 10:45 with the sermon "My Saviour" followed by Crusader's service at 6:15 P.M. Evangelistic service at 7:30 P.M. Midweek preaching Tuesday and Friday and Wednesday prayer meeting. Everyone welcome. W. J. Stevens, Pastor.

Crusader W. J. Stevens

Christmas Worship Teaches Christ as Counsellor at Local Churches

Bethel and Copter churches invite all residents to Sunday services with a focus on the Christ Child. Bethel offers 10:00 Sunday School and 11:60 worship with Christmas music. Copter presents services for all ages, Christian Endeavor activities, and a pastor led Bible study plus a hamburger fry for seniors Dec 12.

Copter Christian Endeavor &Deletics C.E M. A. Robeson

Welcome to Worship and Bible Study In Our Church

The church invites all to Bible study at 10, worship at 11 with the theme The Highest Privilege God Ever Gave to Man. A young people hour at 6 30 and union evening service at 7 30. Rev. W H Hemphill delivers a welcome.

Union W. H. Hemphill

Salem Presbyterian Welsh and English services and schedules

The article lists a Welsh worship at 10:00 a m with Sunday School at 11:00 a m and activities for children and youth through the day. A Christian Endeavor and general English service occur at 7:00 p m, with a Tuesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p m led by Rev. David C. Davies.

Salem Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Carol Davis David C. Davies

Universal Bible Sunday Service Announcement

Our services next Lord's day invite your attention. This will be Universal Bible Sunday. Bring your Bible. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Worship and preaching of the Word at 11:00 a.m. Our fourth quarter Missionary offering will be received for our own missionary. The Lord loveth a cheerful giver, Cc. KE. Strong, pastor.

Cc. KE. Strong d@astor

Worship and Bible Sunday Observance at Church

On Sunday morning at 9 40 the usual Worship Service will be held as an observance of Universal Bible Sunday Envelopes will be provided for gifts to The American Bible Society The Church School will meet at the close of the service Announcement of other gatherings will be made at the Sunday services N F Chapman Pastor.

Universal Bible American Bible Society N. F. Chapman

New Haven Baptist Shows Steady Attendance After Contest

The New Haven Baptist reports five weeks after the contest end that attendance remains strong with no slump observed. The note emphasizes ongoing turnout stability and community engagement.

Christmas program planned at Bible School

Next Sunday at 10 a m the Bible School led by Supt Howard Mangold plans a Christmas program. Morning Worship at 11 features a sermon by Mrs M L Dewey on Yielding to God with James 4 7. Aid Society meets Thurs Dec 14 all day at the church.

Bible School Howard Mangold James M. L. Dewey Aid Society Ead

Valley Sunday Services Schedule

Morning worship at 11 15 A M following Sunday school at 10 00 A M. The notice lists church events with times for attendance.

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Epworth League and Aid

J W Rich superintendent. At 11:00 a.m. Iowa Wesleyan College students lead service. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Don Darbyshire social chair. Rev E J Voss is pastor.

Sabbath School and Evening Services Schedule

Sabbath School begins at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs Ida Wooley as captain. No preaching service. P C U at 6:30 p.m. Violet Fletcher leads. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Ida Wooley Violet Fletcher

Church activities outline Sunday schedule and events

The Church School meets Sunday at 10 for all ages with a Worship Service at 11 in honor of Universal Bible Sunday and offerings to the American Bible Society. At 6:30 the Christian Endeavor and United Presbyterian youths join at United Presbyterian Church. The 7:30 Union Service is at the Presbyterian Church. A Holiday Party for local Young People is planned for December 29 with further updates announced at services.

Universal Bible American Bible Society Christian Endeavor Society United Presbyterian Church United Presbyerian Church

Exchange of Christmas Gifts at Friendly Circle Club

The Friendly Circle club held its annual Christmas gift exchange yesterday at the home of Mrs. Harry Hutt with sixteen members answering roll call and sharing Christmas verses. Birthdays for Mrs. Hutt and Mable Johnston were celebrated. refreshments were served by Mrs. Hutt and Mrs. Bernice Sheetz. The next meeting is planned for January 11 with Mable Johnston hosting.

Friendly Circle Club Harry Hutt

Idris Club Hosts Christmas Gift Project Dinner

Kalona groups share holiday activities with Mrs. T. R. Adams and guests. Idris club completes a Children's Home gift drive with 16 members present. Mrs. Nels Westermark and Mrs. Phil Weldon of Washington attend as special guests. The Baptist Mission Circle meets for a Christmas music program at Mrs. I. E. Edmondson's home. Alpha Club hosts Kalona teachers with talks on Christmas carols and Dorothy Thompson. guests include Mia Willis Witmer and others. Rebekah Lodge No. 84 plans a bingo night December 11 after a regular meeting at Odd Fellow Hall.

Kalona Idris Club T. R. Adams Nels Westermark Phil Weldon Washington Mission Circle Baptist Mission Circle I. E. Edmondson Logan Reif Alpha Club Alpha Club of H. V. Snodgrass C. E. Hillis Margaret Hanft Lucy Sherman Rebekah Kalona Rebekah Lodge No. 84 Odd Fellow Hall Juanita Bourgeois N. G Adelaide Ritz V. G Belle Guengerich Nellie Stutzman Treas Elmer Michel

Three Hostesses Give Shower for Mrs Huston in Winfield

Mrs Roy Boone of Iowa City Mrs Ciauda Garrett and Mrs Clarence See hosted a shower for Mrs Harold Huston of Winfield at the See residence last evening. Twenty five guests played games and shared gifts. Out of town guests included Mrs Leslie Huston of Winfield and several Iowa City residents.

Roy Boone Iowa City Ciauda Garrett Clarence See Stower Harold Huston Winfield Leslie Huston Max Boone Earl Moore Archie Horak

Mrs Eldridge Hosts Christmas Bridge Party At Home

Mrs. W. G. Eldridge entertained a group of friends at bridge last evening. Two tables of cards were played with prizes awarded to Mrs. A. R. Ledger for high, Mrs. Harry Sowden for second, and Mrs. Paul Horak for consolation. Christmas theme decorations and refreshments ended the games.

W. G. Eldridge A. R. Ledger Harry Sowden Paul Horak

M. E. Aid to Meet at West Chester

The Ladies Aid of the West Chester Methodist church will gather at the church on Wednesday December 13 for the regular afternoon meeting. President Mrs W B Rittenhouse will preside with serving committee members listed as Mrs I Coffey Mrs L Truvall Mrs Lee Craig and Mrs Lloyd Bauer.

Ladies Aid Society of the West Chester

Milwaukee Road Gift Idea Prepaid Tickets For Holidays

The Milwaukee Road suggests prepaid round trip tickets from a distant relative’s home to yours as a personal Christmas gift. Ticket agents will arrange delivery to any address at no extra cost, making reunions during the holiday season easy and welcome.

Miwaukee Road Milwaukee Road

Dam and glacier power line in Territet described

The article details an electric system where power is generated from nearby glaciers at 10 000 feet and conveyed via a dam at 7 000 feet down a single 6 000 foot mountain conduit, claimed as the highest chute in the world for the hotel supply.

Territet Switzerland

Tangier Population and Role as International Post

Tangier, an unfortified southern observation post near the Strait of Gibraltar, functions as an international community with a population exceeding 60,000. The city serves as a strategic gateway and hub for trade and diplomacy in the region.

Tangier Strait of Gibraltar

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