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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1937

Page

3

Nellie Dodder Elected Head of OEF S Chapter

Nellie Dodder was elected worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star chapter 98 at the regular meeting and annual election last evening in Magsonie Temple. Howard McBride was chosen worthy patron, Marguerite Register associate matron, Ernest Salladay associate patron, and other officers named. Installation set for January 13. Bake sale December 18 at Washington cleaners. Christmas party December 22 for members and families.

Nellie Dodder Order of Eastern Star Magsonie Temple Howard McBride Marguerite Reister Ernest Salladay Belle Rice Ed Squire Paul Snakenberg Lloyd Foster Washington Cleaners A. W. Yard William T. Carson

Ladies Aid Holds Regular Meeting in West Chester

The Methodist church Ladies Aid in West Chester met for its regular monthly gathering with twenty two members present. Mrs Clement Griffith led devotionals citing Luke chapter two. A Christmas story and carols followed along with games and a Christmas gift exchange. An annual New Year’s dinner was planned at the church with lunch served by committee chair Mrs Bert Rittenhouse and assistants.

West Chester Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Clement Griffith Walter Beuer Bert Rittenhouse Will Embree Roy Gardner I. &. Coffey Agnes Rosas

Mrs Dale Denison Hosts O G T Bridge Club

Mrs Dale Denison hosted the O G T Bridge Club and one guest Mary Birka at her home. Two tables played with scores led by Mrs Lloyd Arnold high and Mrs Ralph Martin second. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Harvey Waggoner's home in three weeks.

Dale Denison Harvey Waggoner

Social Calendar shifts through church events and holiday gatherings

The social calendar lists church dinners at 6 30 p m and a Jolly Good Timers dance at 601 W Main St. Rendezvous Units of the Methodist Ladies Aid meet at 2 30 p m with multiple numbers and locations for Christmas exchanges and parties. Various P T A and club meetings schedule through Monday and Tuesday with gift exchanges and required contributions.

Walter Jarrard Manford Wilcox Ainsworth I. D. Quinn Methodist Ladies Aid Otha Orie Turner 7Th St A. Anderson B. Hammer Main St Christaas Excinepiubig Bee Heights P. T. A Schoolhouse U. P E. O. W. Club Joe Maxwell

Mr and Mrs Cal Duncan Entertain Friends in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs Cal Duncan who were married a few weeks ago entertained a group of friends Monday at their Main street home. Mrs Joseph Smith entertained the Social circle Thursday afternoon. Mrs William Van Horn and Mrs Dale Edmonson will host a Christmas party December 17 at Edmonson home. Priscilla club members entertained their husbands Thursday evening at a dinner at the community building.

Columbus Junction Cal Duncan Main Street Joseph Smith William van Horn Dale Edmondson Priscilla Club

White Way Club Luncheon at Mrs Rittenhouse Home

The White Way club held a 1 pm luncheon Tuesday in Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse's home with all members present. Roses named for seating, a Lucky Rose plate from Santa Fe, NM, Christmas trees on tables, gifts from Sunshine Sisters, and games with prizes to Mrs. DeLong and Mrs. Eckels. Guests included several Mrs. Schultz and others. The New Year's Eve oyster supper is planned at Floyd Crayne's home and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Nellie Booth on January 4.

White Way Club Bert Rittenhouse Roy Wells Rittenhouse Santa Fe N. M West Sunshine Sam DeLong Milo DeLong Merle Eckels Herman Schultz Gertie Moothart Guy Lyle Troy Forinash Floyd Crayne Nellie Booth

Christmas Party at Dunbar Home in Walnut

Walnut Woman's club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Glenn Dunbar's home yesterday afternoon. Twenty members and two guests attended with several children present. Articles on Christmas origins were read. Music by Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and singing led by Mrs. Howard Miller. Gifts were hidden for a house hunt and refreshments were served with Mrs. Charles McKay assisting.

Walnut Woman's Club Glenn Dunbar Nicholson Miss Zear Lloyd Nelson Howard Miler Charles McKay

Centipede Riddle Spurs Odd Dinner Party Note

An informal notice mentions centipede legs as about twenty, with quirky references to two dishes and sandwiches. Potatoes are supplied. The hostess should be notified if attendance is unavailable.

Christmas Spirit at Trinity Lutheran Service

Trinity Lutheran invites worship on Sunday with 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 divine service. The program includes The Lutheran Hours and a sermon on John the Baptist, with Christmas preparations and an annual officer election after the service.

Christian Science Services at South Iowa Avenue

Christian Science Services will be held Sunday at 11 o'clock on South Iowa Avenue. The Lesson Sermon theme is God The Preserver Of Man with readings from the Bible and Science and Health. The Golden Text is from First Timothy and includes assurance of divine deliverance and preservation.

Se ‘Oifice Iowa Avenue Christian Science God Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Christ Jesus

Christmas Spirit Brightens Church Schedule

The church calendar lists Bible school at 9 30 with classes for all ages under Supt. Mr W Long. 10 45 morning worship by the pastor on Jesus Only. 6 30 Young People. 7 30 One Hour Gospel Service Keep the Fires Burning. Music includes organ preludes and fantasies, choir anthems, and Silent Night. Reverend I Fredmund presides with arrangements by Mrs Ashford and Mrs McConnell.

Dc. W. Long Diggle Lawrence Ening the Herald Bees

Church of Christ Tithe Series Ends Soon

Four services remain in the Church of Christ series. Next Sundays offer two services with the message Where the Bible Speaks. Questions include origin of the tithe and NT references proving higher Christian obligation than Mosaic Law.

Church OF Christ

Panama Missionaries to Share Panama Pictures at Service

Rev and Mrs Frank W Vonasiaiz and son, Foursquare missionaries from Panama, present a service at 7:30 with photos and accounts of their work. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. services and 10:45 a.m. worship the sermon God’s Traffic Signals. Evening crusaders at 6:15 and evangelistic service at 7:30 Honey in the Rock. Weekly prayer and bible study listed. Friday young people's service with four speakers. Pastor W J Stevens invites all.

Frank Wvonasiaiz Foursquare Panama Crusaders W. J. Stevens

Christmas programs and services at United and Methodist churches

The United Presbyterian church announces a Christmas program for Sabbath afternoon December 19 from 4 to 5 p m with a Christ mas choir program and morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Dr W A Pollock of College Springs Iowa Y P C U meets at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m with the pastor’s sermon What of The Night A Methodist service includes a 10 45 a m sermon by Dr Atack on Man s Questions and God s Answer a children s sermon and a 7 30 p m youth service with group discussions including high school business and college leagues Carols, organ preludes, and sermons by Rev W M Berry are listed along with music by local choirs and soloists.

S. S Theatore C. Maibohm United Presbyterian W. A. Pollock College Springs Iowa Young People’s Christian Union Wil Methodist Atack Christian Fellowship A. M. EB W. M. Berry Jesus RR Busby Business and College Leager L. W. Soule Goller Lewis Warren Jans All Arthur Atack Edna M. Klein

Bible School and Worship Times Announced

Bible school begins at 9 30 a m for all ages with a place for you. Worship services are at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with sermon themes listed.

Bible School

St Pauls Evangelical Morning Worship Schedule

Washington morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the St Pauls Evangelical church service and Sunday classes.

ST. Paul's Washington Carl W. Klein

Country Churches Sunday Services Schedule

Valley Sunday school at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 11 15 a m at Valley Church announced for readers.

Pleasant Hill Church Invites Community to Sunday Services

The Pleasant Hill church extends an invitation to the community with a 9:00 Bible school and 10:00 worship and communion. The message emphasizes worship in the beauty of holiness and calls all to join in the service.

Church OF Christ Pleasant Hill

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Bible School and Worship

Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites believers to Bible school at 10 a.m. studying the lesson Christian Fellowship with the text Our Fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Christ Jesus. Worship follows at 11 a.m. Pastor C. E. Strong leads in a service aligned with Universal Bible Sunday.

Prairie Flower Baptist Christian Fellowship Christ Jesus Prairie Flower C. E. Strong

Crawfordsville church notices and health notes

Sunday School at 10 a m at Crawfordsville churches with Alma Johnston as superintendent Morning service at 11 a m led by the pastor Christian Endeavor at 630 p m The Willing Workers meet Tuesday at 2 oclock The Missionary Society gathers Thursday at 2 oclock with Mrs A B Orris The leader is Mrs N J Lease A musical pageant slated for Christmas Eve in colour Pro: Pastor N F Chapman. Health column notes maternal mortality trends and obstetric care in 1934 Washington County health unit dividend outlook threatened by Waucoas pay actions

Alma Johnston Christian Endeavor The Missionary Society A. B. Orris N. J. Lease N. F. Chapman Iowa Washington County Health Unit

Community church notices for Sabbath services and meetings

The bulletin lists 10 a m Sabbath school led by Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent and 11 a m morning worship with a sermon on The Command of Authority. The program includes How My Influence Counts led by Clarence Davis and a Women's Missionary meeting Thursday at Mrs Lillian Maxwell's with Mrs Jessie Fletcher as leader. Norman G Webster, Pastor.

United Presbyterian Ida, Wooley

Methodist Ep Church Services and Bazaar Notes

The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 10 o'clock Sunday school led by J W Rich sup t followed by 11 o'clock worship and an 6 30 Epworth League session. 7 30 union service features L W Soule and four Hi Y boys in place of the sermon. Ladies Aid bazaar Saturday offers food chickens vegetables and candy with light refreshments. Union prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Pastor E E Vors.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Union Servie Sec L. W. Soule Hi-Y Boys Washington Ladies Aid Union Prayer Meeting

Maternal Death Rate Declines in Iowa

The death rate from pregnancy and childbirth causes eases in Iowa with 1923 data showing a slower but definite decline in maternal mortality.

Iowa

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