Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

3

Good Speech Topic Discussed at Public Affairs Meeting

Mrs. George W. Rudiger spoke at the Public Affairs department meeting in Mrs. Hugh H. McCleery's home. She presented a pronunciation test and listed fifty commonly mispronounced words. The program included a table topic titled Could You Have Said It Better and lunch hosted by Mrs. Richard McCleery and Mrs. Donald McLaughlin for sixteen members and three guests.

George W. Rudiger Hugh H. McCleery Richard McCleery Donald McLaughlin

Clothing Lesson Reported at Sunshine Club Meeting

Mrs. Clayde Knapp led a clothing lesson through the Farm Bureau at the Sunshine Community Club gathering held Wednesday in Mrs. Armour Griggs's home. An exchange of Christmas gifts occurred, a Good Fellows donation was voted, sixteen members and six children attended, and guests included the hostess’s mother Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Harley O’Loughlin.

Clayde Knapp Farm Bureau Sunshine Community Club Armour Griggs Earl Booth Glenn Knapp Smith Harley O'Loughlin

Wanted Dolls for Christmas Tree at YWCA

The Junior Fortnightly girls request donated dolls to place on the YWCA Christmas tree for a less fortunate child. If you can spare a doll, report it tomorrow to Mrs. Henry C. Hull.

Henry C. Hull

Social calendar for Fortnightly clubs and church groups

A run of village club and church events lists meetings for M E Home Builders, Sunshine Community Club lunch, D of V soldiers dinner, G A R hall parties, Masonic and U P groups, missionary societies, Booster and WRC gatherings, DeMolay and Bible department sessions, and a Christmas exchange hosted by Mrs Whittaker and Mrs Maxwell with venue notes and hostess names.

M. E Sunshine Community Club D. of V G.A.R. Hall Catherine Masson Wesleyan Missionary Society Vernon Street Mary Genkinger West Jefferson Street Masonic Temple W.R.C Comrades E.O.W Arthur Union U. P. Junior Missionary Society M. E. Junior Missionary Society van Buren Street Crull East Jefferson Bible Department Martin Whittaker Joe Maxwell

Club Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mrs Wead

The Kohal club held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Bessie Wead's home with most members present. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Crawford were absent. The table featured small Christmas trees and candles, and the serving committee included Mrs. Lauder Kennedy, Mrs. John Cherry, Mrs. Logan Ahrens, Mrs. H. J. Schoonover, Mrs. Wead, and Mrs. Clarence Goff.

Bessie Wead Kolah Club Steve Crawford Lauder Kennedy John Cherry Logan Ahrens H. J. Schoonover Wead Clarence Goff

Program Is Given at Heights P. T. A. Meeting

Heights P. T. A. met at the school with group singing of Christmas carols to open. Entertainers included Harold and Stanley Brock with three musical selections, two tap dances, and an acrobatic dance by Marjorie Wynn. Ione Steele accompanied and assisted with games. Refreshments were sold by Mrs. Ernest Morgan and Christmas gifts exchanged.

Heights P. T. A Maurice Kelly Ione Steele Harold Stanley Brock Marjorie Wynn Ernest Morgan

Christmas Party At Miss Pearl Gardner’s Held Last Night

A group of girls gathered at Miss Pearl Gardner’s apartment for a cooperative dinner and Christmas party. The table featured a lighted poinsettia and red tapers with seating for ten. Bridgelene was the evening’s diversion and Christmas gifts were exchanged.

Officers Chosen in Eastern Star at Washington Chapter 98

Mrs Zear Hinshaw was elected worthy matron of Washington chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star at a meeting in the Masonic Temple last evening. Other officers named include Harrison Dodder worthy patron Miss Nellie Dodder associate matron D L Carbaugh associate patron Belle Rice secretary Mrs Ed Squire treasurer conductress Marguerite Reister Mrs Paul Snakenberg associate conductress.

Zear Hinshaw Washington Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Harrison Dodder Nellie Dodder D. L. Carbaugh Belle Rice Ed Squire Marguerite Reister Paul Snakenberg Eastern Star Frank Gobble Arthur Yard Cuesta D. N. Haney Topeka Kans

Night Shift Workers Share Supper at Calendar Factory

The McCleery company night shift girls held a potluck supper at the calendar factory on Wednesday night. About 10:30 p.m. supper was served to fifteen attendees including Mrs Belle McAvoy Mrs Wanda Batterson Lucille Hartman Mrs Lois Long Mrs Rama Dawson Dorothy Dillinger Mrs Ruth Daub Mrs Lenora Taylor Mrs Robert Lowe Mrs Brown Mary Glasgow Mrs IL RN Baker Mrs Hazel Durst and Ruth McCreedy.

McCleery Company Calendar Factory Belle McAvoy Wanda Batterson Lucille Hartman Lois Long Rama Dawson Dorothy Dillinger Ruth Daub Lenora Taylor Robert Lowe Brown Mary Glasgow IL. RN. Baker Hazel Durst Paul Kolosick Ruth McCreedy

Three Hostesses Celebrate Bridge Party for Bride

Three hostesses Mrs Martha Shelangoski Mrs Alice Shelangoski Mrs Ed Muck hosted a bridge party at the Muck home for bride Mrs Har old M Putnam. Three tables played with Mrs Nele Westermark taking high and Miss Mable Landau second. Guests gave a recipe gift to the honoree and festive treats reflected the holiday season.

Harold M. Putnam Ed Muck Martha Alice Shelangoski Nele B. Westermark Mable Landau

Reception for new members at Pleasant Hill church

City church announces a Friday evening reception for new members at Pleasant Hill. attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and ple.

Pleasant Hill Church

Birthday Celebrants Reported Across Community List

A list of residents celebrating birthdays today includes Mrs S N Sorrell Mrs Emma Bopp Mrs Joe Melinski and Mrs H Brinning. Also Charles O Dayton and his son Charles Raymond share birthdays today. Bill Snider Rubio and Mrs Lola Winga are among those observing birthdays, with Omer Tetiockhorst noted as well.

S. N. Sorrell Emma Bopp Joe Melinski H. Brinning Charles O. Dayton Charles Raymond Bill Snider Rubio Lola Winga Omer Tetiockhorst

Senior Needle Club Meets at Mrs Fitzsimmons Home

Riverside December 11 Dozens of ladies attended the Senior Needle club gathering at Mrs C E Fitzsimmons home. The group shared needlework and friendship with an annual Christmas exchange and a luncheon prepared with help from Mrs Frank Safotrek. New member Mrs William Knebel joins, next meeting January 7 hosted by Mrs Al Walton.

Riverside KE. Fitzsimmons Frank Safotrek William Knebel al Walton

W. R. C. Birthday Party Planned for December Members

Members of the Women's Relief Corps with December birthdays are invited to a birthday party next Tuesday afternoon. A ten cent Christmas exchange will take place in addition to the celebration. Comrades are welcome to attend.

Women's Relief Corps

Rebekah Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Nine members attended the Rebekah club gathering yesterday afternoon in the I O O F hall. Election of officers was the main business and a Christmas exchange occurred during the social hour. Mrs Frank Schneider hosted the event and served refreshments. Mrs Lewis Baker will host the next meeting.

Rebekah Club I. O. O. F. Hall Frank Sehneider Lewis Baker

Mrs. Falk Hosts Christmas Party With Family Caroling

Mrs. Joe Falk entertained about twelve guests at her home on Wednesday evening. Christmas decorations filled the space as her four daughters sang carols in English and German. The event featured a Bridge or Keno game and two course refreshments.

Joe Palk

Christmas Christian service notes at BCHURCHESB

Bible school 9 30 a m for all ages. Worship 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with Morning The Call to Consider and Evening The First Christmas. Christian Endeavor 5 pm with leaders Georgia Wiley and Ruth Turner. U P Bible study Isaiah 10 11. Choirs and soloists perform varied carols and arrangements. ministers F W Eastwood and D Chalmers Fulton present organ preludes and postludes.

Bible Christian Endeavor Georgia U. P Neidlinger J. M. Lloyd Babe Divine Hamblin

Christmas Program At Local Church Is Scheduled

Church schedule lists Jesse R. Busby as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a theme The Unrealized Logic of Prayer. Afternoon rehearsal for Christmas pageant at 2 00 Young people forum at 6 30 Evening service at 7 30 with sermon Will There Be Room for Christ in Christmas Music includes organ preludes and anthems by Smart and Hamblen soloists Velda Parcell and Lois Humble Miss Edna M Klein at the organ Miss W J Roudabush also on piano and Miss Edna Klein directs the music with minister Arthur Atack and Mrs Lewis Warren listed among staff.

Jesse R. Busby Young People's Forum Christ Lawrence Kozak Velda Parcell Pietro A Aiia’ Girls Chorus Stults W. J. Roudabush Edna M. Klein Bethlehem’s Hills

Christ Like Living Urged by Church Services

The church calls for Christ like living as civilization’s high goal and urges a Gospel transforming influence for all. An invitation to services is extended with Bible school at 45 cents, 10:45 Communion and worship, 6:20 Christian Endeavor, 7:30 Evening worship. C. C. Hillhouse supt. Mrs. W. H. Carter organist. Vernon H. Carter pastor.

C. C. Hillhouse W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Christian Science Services Set Sunday at South Iowa Avenue Edifice

Public invited to 11 o'clock Sunday service on South Iowa Avenue with Lesson Sermon themed God the Preserver of Man. The standard Christian Science readings include Bible citations from 1 John and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy focusing on divine love and fearlessness.

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

Universal Bible Day Plans at United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian observes a postdated Universal Bible Day with services and a “keep Christ in Christmas” theme. Bible school at 9 45 a m, morning worship 10 45 a m featuring The Bible Speaks, youth meeting led by William Walker, and gospel services at 7 30 p m with seasonal music and organ preludes.

United Presbyterian Bible School C. A. Boiece Young People's Meeting William Walker Matthew

Advent Message Promises Christmas Preparation at Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran invites all to Sunday services 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship and 7 p.m. Vespers. The sermon centers on John the Baptist's Advent message and a later talk on Moses as a type of Christ. Church activities include Wednesday decoration prep and a children’s Christmas rehearsal Saturday at 1 24 p.m. The Luther Hour features Dr Walter A Maier.

Trinity Lutheran John Baptist John Herod John John Baptist Walter A. Maier Cincinnati St. Louis Theodore Meibohm Pastor

Life of Christ sermon at Four Square Gospel

The Four Square Gospel announces Sunday activities at 9 45 Sunday school 11 morning worship 6 15 Crusaders 7 30 evangelistic service with a sermon on The Life of Christ focusing on The Christ of the Future A Bible conference runs December 15 to 20 led by Rev H E Burgess and wife a Michigan graduate and former Amazon explorer who served as a U S Army aviator The public is invited Pastor W J Stevens invites all to attend.

Crusaders Christ H. E. Burgess Burgess University of Michigan Amazon River South America U. S. A. Army Aviation Service W. J.stevens

A M E Sunday Services Announced By Pastor

A M E church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m with sermon titled I am the True Vine by Pastor W M Berry. A C B League meets at 5 30 p m and all are invited to attend these services.

W. M. Berry

St Pauls Evangelical Washington Morning Worship

Morning worship at 9:30 a m and Sunday school at 10:30 am led by Pastor W Klein at St Pauls Evangelical Washington.

Car W. Klein

Associate Presbyterian Service Notice

The usual services next Sabbath at Associate Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend.

Associate Presbyterian

Happiness and Faith at Baptist Church Services

The article lists church activities led by Minister M. C. Carstensen including 9:30 Sunday school with Co. W. Long as superintendent, 10:45 Morning worship with a sermon on Joy Unspeakable, 6:30 Young People meeting, and 7:30 Evening service on The Two Sons. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7:30.

W. Long M. C. Carstensen

Country Churches East of W Chester Hold Annual Bank Offering

W Chester Baptist U P Bible school at 10 am and morning service at 11 am. The annual bank offering service follows. Union service in the church at 7 30 pm with Rev A W McBlain preaching the sermon.

W. Chester Baptist U. P. Bible School A. W. McBlain

Prairie Flower Baptist Service Announces Revival Message

Prairie Flower Baptist holds Bible school at 10:00 A M and worship at 1:00 P M. The pastor C E Strong will title the sermon Will God Again Visit the Earth with Spiritual Revival inviting all to worship and rejoice.

Prairie Flower Baptist C. E. Strong

West Chester M E Weekly Services and Union Event

The West Chester M E Church holds Sunday school at 10:00 A M and worship at 11:00 A M with Epworth League at 6:30 P M. A union service at U P Church follows at 7:20 P M. The pastor A W McBlain urges continued fellowship and collective effort for the community's Christian cause and notes past preaching mission spirit.

West Chester M. E Epworth League U. P A. W. McBlain

Pleasant Hill Church Bible School and Communion Service

Pleasant Hill Church of Christ will hold Bible school at ten o clock and communion at eleven led by superintendent Howard Benn Jr. His role as superintendent is noted for the service and schedule.

Pleasant Hill Church of

St Pauls Evangelical Valley Service Times

St Pauls Evangelical announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 16 a with Pastor Carl W Klein directing.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Bible School at First Baptist Ainsworth UU

The church notes Sunday services at 10 o clock with a third sermon in the series The Day on What has the Lord s Day contributed to America. The Intermediate meets 639 PM YPCU 630 PM led by Ronald Keiper. A Christmas party for children is planned for the Saturday afternoon before Christmas and a cantata is set for Sunday night December 20 under Pastor S F Sharpe.

Ainsworth UU Bible School America Y.pc Ronald Keiper S. F. Sharpe

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Text

Sunday school at 10 oclock with no preaching service. On Thursday afternoon a missionary meeting will be held at the home of Mrs A B Orrisa. Mrs Buxbaum will give a book review.

A. B. Orrisa Buxbaum

Sabbath services and programs at the church

10 a m Sabbath school led by Mrs Ida Wooley. 11 a m Morning world service titled Getting the Home We Prayed For. Family day urged for full participation. 6:30 p m The final hour in The Sabbath Day study What shall we do on the Sabbath Day. 7:30 p m Union evening service with a sermon. 7:30 p m Wednesday union midweek prayer service. Thursday 2 p m Women’s missionary society meets with Mrs U E Taylor led by Mrs BE L Clark. Session.

Ida Wooley Union Women's Missionary Society U E. Taylor BE L Clark

Pastor's Study Meeting With Donald E. Zimmerman

A note states that a meeting will occur at the same hour in the pastor's study with Donald E. Zimmerman the minister.

Donald E. Zimmerman

Christmas Cantata Planned by Community Choir

The Methodist Episcopal Church school led by J. W. Rich holds morning worship at 10 with a sermon on The Appalling Number Afflicted with Witherey Hands. An Epworth League gathering and evening services are noted. A Christmas cantata The Christmas Adoration is prepared by community choirs and will be performed at the high school on Sunday evening December 20.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Forrest McNeill Cochran United Presbyterian Church Donald Zimmerman C. W. Cochran

Glen Kallaus to Operate Riverside Chevrolet Garage

Riverside December 11 Glenn Kallaus announces he has signed a contract as Chevrolet dealer for the coming year in Riverside He plans a new garage location by January 1 and continues to provide improved service to Chevrolet owners after two years of selling cars Local social notes follow with visits and greetings from Aelred Knebel Mrs Henry Birrer and daughters Adelaide and Dorothy Mrs John Mellecker and Hills residents mentioned along with nursing staff Lucile Schneider returning to Chicago work

Riverside Glenn Kallaus Chevrolet W. ¢. Leeney Oxford Kallaus Aelred Knebel Ccc Oskaloosa William Knebel Henry Birrer Adelaide Dorothy Dell Montana John L. Deatsch Edward Rotenburger John Mellecker Hills Lucile Schneider Chicago Cornelius Schneider Gerald Welte Washington

Washington Lodge 96 A M & A M Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No 96 A M and A M to hold regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Worshipful Master and secretaries listed for correspondence.

Washington Lodge No A. M W. Y Reatar M.i Tard

Train Schedules From Washington With Local and Southwest Limited

Westbound Train No. 3 departs Washington at 9 58 a m and Train 26 leaves Washington for the Southwest Limited at 1 57 a m. Fasthbound Train leaves Washington local at 5 08 p m and the Southwest Limited at 4 12 a m. Trains 3 and 5 daily except Sunday. Bell, Agent.

Apache Sunset Limited Golden State Limited Knoxville Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Haldy’s Cedar Rapids Sunshine Club Little Girls The Hanson Co East Side Square Joe Falk Lucile Knox Southgate Matthews Iola Dittmer Iola Ditmer Dixie Carter Dumetmas Comscion Mueller Virginia Roger Lucille Knox Henry 8. Shields F. W. Eastwood Lucile Ross Stareata Whitehead D. Chalmers Fulton Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey Methodist Church OF Christ Christian Science Ruth Stewart H McCleery Anthea Mable Livingston Jesus Bethlehem _ Ashord ST. Paul's Country Churches Carl W. Klein Crawfordsville Nicola Bidgworth Methodist Episcopal Glen Kallaus Riverside Chevrolet Garage Universal Gas Iowa Southern Utilities CO J. C. McKay
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication