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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1926

Page

6

Christmas club notes and society gatherings listed

The article chronicles numerous society events from church groups and clubs including the Girls Circle of the Church of Christ, Rebekah club, Highland Sewing Circle, New Haven Social Union, Flyer de Lis club, Fortnightly club art study, Missionary society luncheon, Washington chapter OEB S potluck, Methodist choir dinner, Poinsetta club luncheon, bridge at the Patterson home, Walnut Women’s club Christmas exchange, and related plans for Christmas and early 1927 meetings. It names many hosts, officers, and attendees across El Paso area social circles.

New Haven Social Union Roscoe Robertson Bert Dill Poinsetta Club John McConnauaghey Mount Union Walnut Women's Club

Announcements from local societies and clubs

Various notices: Alt H Missionary Society meets with Miss Alice Rown. date change. Miss Alma Huppert of Shanghai will speak. Art class meets Saturday 2:30 to 4:00 with final session and bring supplies. Fortnightly club literature department meets Monday 2:30 with Mrs. Henry Hull. Pythian Sitters of West Chester meet with K P lodge to join M E church meetings. Albert M chair Ausiliagy meets in Grey By room near Court House Tuesday 7:30.

Carl Roberts Ralph Dougherty Louvre Luxembourg Paris Regulr ALT. H. Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Alice Rown Alma Huppert Shanghai China Henry Hull West Chester K. P. Lodge M. E M. E. Co Albert M Ausiliagy Grey Court House

Fortnightly Home Economica Div. 3 Meets December 14

The Fortnightly Div. 3 Home Economica department holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday December 14 at 2 30 p m. at the home of Mrs F L Wilson on East Main.

Home Economica Department of the F. L. Wilson East Main

Sec No 1 Home Economics Dept Meets with Mrs Stewart

The Sec No 1 Home Economics Department will meet with Mrs C W Stewart on Tuesday to discuss a Christmas program.

Sec C. W. Stewart

Christmas Party for Home Economics Section No 2

The Home Economics Section No 2 will hold a Christmas party Monday evening December 13 at the Y. A dinner will be served at 6 30 and attendees should bring 25 cents for the orphanage and notify the committee if unable to attend.

West Chester Methodist Church Lays Out Three Sunday Services

The West Chester Methodist Church will hold three services this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The evening sermon will be Christians and Modern Amusements or Sidling while Rome Builds. Rev. P. B. Gray, pastor.

West Chester Methodist Church Rome

Lexington Methodist to hear Dr Cooke sermon

Dr. Cooke of Ames will deliver the message at Lexington Methodist church Sunday morning at 9 20.

Dr. Cooke of Ames Lexington Methodist Church

Death notices and church notes from Crawfordsville IA

Friends report the death of the younger Jones twin born Nov 10 in Irwin Ja now died Tuesday. Clayton Allen of Des Moines, formerly a Crawfordsville resident, died last Thursday leaving a wife Bess Southwick and one son. Presbyterian notes urge living righteously with services at 10 a.m. Sunday school 10 a.m. sermon 11 a.m. and a 6 p.m. meeting led by Mrs Rosina White Reverend E W Griffith pastor.

Crawfordsville J. P. Jones Irwin Clayton Allen Des Moines Bess Southwick Presbyterian Church Rosina White E. W. Griffith

United Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule

Sabbath school starts at 10 with E L Davis as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 on The gospel's triumph. Jehovah of hosts hath sworn who shall annul it. Junior meeting at 6 on Paul who carried the torch to other lands led by Kenneth Rhea. Y P C U at 6 on The children of our community What shall we do for them Matt 25 40 led by Maurice Maxwell with Rev W C Porter pastor.

United Presbyterian Church E. L. Davis Paul Kenneth Rhea Maurice Maxwell W. C. Porter

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Sermon Topics

Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with a sermon on God's call and our answer. Epworth and Junior Leagues meet at 6 pm, evening service at 7 pm features a sermon on An all-sufficient Savior. note another half hour earlier evening. Rev William G Barr is pastor.

Epworth G, Barr

Dawes and Chamberlain Win Nobel Peace Prize 1925

The Nobel Peace Prize for 1925 goes to Charles G. Dawes vice president of the United States and Sir Austen Chamberlain British foreign secretary. Announcement made by the Nobel Institute with Prof. Stang. The 1926 prize is reportedly awarded to Aristide Briand and Dr Gustave Stresemann.

Associated Press Oslo Norway Charles G. Dawes United States Austen Chamberlin Nobel Institute Stang Aristide Briand Gustave Stresemann Germany

Malvern National Bank Closed Today

The First National Bank of Malvern with deposits of 234000 capital 560000 and surplus 10000 was closed today by order of the national banking department. The failure stemmed from a district court decision requiring directors to cover the difference between a farm’s actual value and its recorded value, an action hindered by the death of the leading director.

Reese Malvern First National Bank of National Banking Department H. J. Mantz District Court Glenwood

Notable Baptist Speakers to Address Washington Group

The Washington Baptist congregation will host Dr. Frank Anderson, Iowa Baptist state convention executive secretary, Sunday and Dr. George A. Huntley, M D, a China missionary, Tuesday evening at 7:30. Anderson recently began his Iowa work after leaving New York, while Huntley has spent 35 years in medical missionary service in China with the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society.

Washington Baptist Frank Anderson George A. Hintley China Iowa Baptist State Convention Anderson Iowa Niah New York Washington Shensi China Inland Mission London Hospital United States University of New York University of Vermont Harvard Medical College American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Hanyang Central China Tho New Medical Mission Huntley

American mission leader promotes China study and growth

Dr. Huntley, back in the United States, is in demand as an inspirational speaker on China’s transition period. He offers a statesmanlike view of China’s economic political and religious issues and highlights educational and medical progress. He serves as a field representative for the Board of Missionary Cooperation and aids mission study courses.

Shanghai College United States Huntley China Board of Missionary Cooperation

Hobo Arrested for Fire in Milwaukee Freight Car

Special agent Fred Bilkey reports a tramp started a fire in an open box car of a Milwaukee freight train near Rubio yesterday afternoon. The arson suspect Michael Sullivan of Escanaba Michigan is jailed awaiting disposition this afternoon.

Fred Bilkey Milwaukee Railway Milwaukee Rubio Bilkey Michael Sullivan Escanaba, Mich

Prosecutor Says Erdman Olson Guilty in Prairie du Chien Murder

G H Earll, prosecuting attorney, on a Mason City trip, declared he is convinced Erdman Olson is the killer in the Prairie du Chien murder case. He discounted the theory a third person did the deed and Erdman may be dead.

Mason City Earll Olson Prairie du Chien Wis Clara Olson Linn Grove Erdman Olson Erdman

Senators Move to Bar Frank L. Smith in Illinois and William Ware

Senator Dill introduces a resolution to refuse credentials for Frank L. Smith of Illinois and William S. Ware of Pennsylvania, elected as Republicans. He accuses their primary campaigns of spending huge sums and seeks Senate action before credentials are accepted.

Washington, D. C Senate Frank L. Smith Illinois Wm. S. Ware Pennsylvania Senator Dill Washington

Windscreen wiper urged for safer return home

A columnist urges using a windshield wiper to help a man reach his best girl safely on rough nights like last Monday, arguing sane people should stay home yet a simple tool could prevent trouble.

For Big Sister A Mirror Becomes A Must Have

The piece extols a rear view mirror as a joy bringing accessory. It notes its usefulness beyond watching behind, including checking one’s appearance while powdering a shiny nose. It promises that once acquired, it won’t be forgotten or replaced.

Little Brother Seeks Flashlight Like Father for Night Crawlers

A reader notes the desire for a flashlight identical to the father's to use next spring in hunting night crawlers, highlighting a simple family toy wish.

Father

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