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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1927

Page

3

Christmas and Religious Services Announced at Local Churches

The article lists Bible school times at 9 45 a m and worship services at 11 a m with Rev C E Cooper speaking in Des Moines. Christian Endeavor events, Christmas entertainment, and gifts for the Home at Council Bluffs are noted along with sermon themes and music pieces. FIRST BAPTIST outlines morning worship at 11 00, Bible school at 9 30, a Christmas pageant by Claire R Munns, and a Sunday schedule including prayer meeting and teacher training.

Bible School C. E. Cooper Des Moines Brother Cooper Christian Endeavor Pulpit Committee Dewey Hess Council Bluffs Jesus Christian Endeavor Society Tntermediate Max Cuddy Stanley Baird First Baptist Victor N. Witer Department of Religious Education Land of Adventure Jesus the Light of the World Claire R. Munns Our Church

Organ Prelude and Anthem Program at Roberts Concert

The program lists organ works and anthems including Bethlehem and Awake Psaltery by Nevin, Postlude in F, Andantino in D, Festal March and others. Gabriel and Cappelen pieces feature with Robert s director of music Carolyn Hamilton and organist Helen Harvey noted.

Bethlehem We von Berge Nevin Sewe Wilson Cappelen Odediiaanaee Gabriel Es Stults Roberts Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Sunday School and Sermons at the Church

A. M. EF announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching services at 11 90 a m and 7 30 p m The public is cordially invited Pastor B F Moses delivers the message.

B. F. Moses

Methodist Episcopal Church Announcements and Services

Sunday schedule lists 9:30 a.m. church school for all ages 10:45 a.m. morning worship sermon The Helmet of Hope 6:00 p.m. Senior League led by Prseil la Morrison Fruits of the Christmas Tree 6:00 p.m. Intermediate League led by Marjorie Pratt Glad Things of Great joy 7:00 p.m. evening worship on Sloth first in Seven Deadly Sins course Morning and evening sermons. Special music includes a long list of anthems and preludes. Dr W W Bowers preacher Miss Mary Hunter organist H N Schuster director Sabbath school 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev Remo Ropb to preach.

Seilla Morrison Leagae Marjorie Pratt Manger of Bethlehem

Margaret Monger to Speak at Bethel Presbyterian Service

Miss Margaret Monger formerly a missionary in China will address the Bethel Presbyterian Church congregation at Sunday morning service at 11 o clock.

Bethel Presbyterian Margaret Monger China

Prairie Flower Baptist Announces Evening Service Speaker

Victor N. Witter will address the congregation at Prairie Flower Baptist Church in the 7:30 evening service. One Sunday School and other services as usual. All are welcome to attend.

Prairie Flower Baptist Victor N. Witter

Local Church Social Noted In Crawfordsville

J C Huston Charlie Green Mrs Geo Yeager Mrs Whitfield Davis and John Holmes visited Washington yesterday. The Indies of the Presbyterian church held their regular monthly social at the church. Time was spent piecing quilt blocks and sharing a pot luck luncheon.

Crawfordsville J. C. Huston Charlie Green Geo. Yeager Whitfield Davis John Holmes Washington the Indies

Ainsworth Highlights School Events and Community Notices

Miss Frances Carlson and students hosted a three course supper for mothers and staff last Thursday. Mrs. Lennie Freeland visits the McKenzie home to assist with the aged mother. Miss Dunlap’s absence at Abee net il with chicken pox. Mrs. Fannie Rowan to visit granddaughter in Washington. The Junior class stages Engaged by Wednesday with show dates December 20 and 21. First four grades Christmas program December 29. Ainsworth boys vs Olds basketball game December 16. Orient lodge elects Wr Richards W M and officers Robertson Richards and Richards for the coming year.

Fannie Rowan Roy Moore Washington Dee Ainsworth Olds Orient Lodge Wr. Richards W. M L. M. Robertson S.W BE. J. Richards J W O.R

Presbyterian events and town notices delayed by bad roads

The summer road crew worker Glen Adams returns home for winter near Chicago. The United Presbyterian Men’s Social, planned for Wednesday, is postponed due to bad roads. A Christmas cantata and program by the Sabbath School will be held Friday evening December 23.

Is Tearns SA Stephens A. E. Sands Glen Adams Chicago United Presbyterian Men's Social United Presbyterian Sabbath School Onine

Ames visit to care for aunt in hospital notes

Peart Gardner left for Ames to help her aunt Mrs Mary Barbour after eye surgery. Mrs Herman Pehler of Washington visited. Mrs Bemis and daughter Marion and Mrs E J Rey shopped in Washington. Arthur Eden and wife welcomed a baby girl at the county hospital. School notes report Red Cross Health Crusade practice and grade exams with project booklets in agriculture and geography.

Haskins Peart Gardner Ames Mary Barbour Peart Herman Pehler Washington John Birney Bemis Marion E. J.rey Arthur Eden County Hospital Red Cross Health

Local Social Roundup From Palestine Area

Irene Vondrasek reports numerous social calls and visits around Walona Row Havels and surrounding households. Residents and guests include the Ramsey, Vondrasek, Kron, Knotek, Havel, Sojka, Thomp son, Siska, Soukup, Plecker, Malichky, and other families with Sunday gatherings and weekday calls.

Palestine Albert Novy Walona Wes Ramsey Chas. Vondrasek Row Havels William Kron Clement Clare Kron Fred Frank Raymond Kos Lorena Dorothy Thompson Jesse Soforek John Chas. Sojka Joe Havel Milt Sojkas Joe Siska Joseph A. Soukups Chas. Plecker Washington Hupert Kron Wm. Kron Roy Havel Chas. Von@raseks John Knoré Lyle Fesler Hubert Kron Henry Kron

U S Agents in Mexican Probe

Washington reports the special senate committee investigating Hearst newspaper charges plans to use secret service agents to uncover the truth. Testimony by William Randolph Hearst and others questions alleged $1 200 000 payment to four U S senators Borah Norris La Follette and Hetlin.

Washington Senate Hearst Calles Mexico U. S Congress William Randolph Twearst Borah Norris LaFollette Hetlin House Treasury Ways and Means Committee

Glendale Update on Weather Delays and Local Tasks

Glendale reports cold weather delaying corn husking crews led by Ted Givans John Simmering and Bill Miller with Murray Smylie and Clark Hopping. Thomas Gerdes repaired the Glen dale telephone line and installed new batteries. Frances O'Brien aided Mrs Allison Maas with house work as the Glendale youth play, postponed by bad weather, is rescheduled.

Glendale Ted Givans John H. Simmering Bill Miller Murray Smylie Clark Hopping Thomas Gerdes Frances O'Brien Allison Maas Glendale Young People

Community Notes from Glendale Area Families

Friday evening at the Glendale school Howard Darnell husked corn for Schlinger brothers at Ulrich Gitenn farm. Mrs Earl Birney's mother recovers after weeks bedridden due to carbole acid burn. Miss Tena Gerdes visited with Mada Beese Esther Hanle Hazel Conrad Roy Kauffman and Andy Kaufman spent Sunday at Jake Richenberger's. Francis and Gladys ertizy Cecile Richenberger Lucille Opal Bain spent Sunday with Arthur Conrads Anna Mae Conrad returned to work Monday at John Gapel. Henry Alter visited neighborhood Sunday afternoon.

Glendale Howard Darnell Schlinger Brothers Ulrich Gitenn Earl Birney Tena Gerdes Mada Beese Esther Hanle Hazel Conrad Roy Kauffman Andy Kaufman Jake Richenberger S. Francis Gladys 'Ertizy Cecil

Miss Gleitze Abandons Gibraltar Straits Swim Attempt

Tangier correspondent reports Miss Mercedes Gleitze gave up an attempt to swim the straits of Gibraltar after seven to eight hours in the water. Her tugboat was returning to Tangier as the United Press sought confirmation.

London Lpi Exchange Telegraph Company Tangier Mercedes Gleitze Straits of Gibraltar

Cold night records as temps dip this winter season

The minimum temperature dropped to three degrees above aero, marking one of the coldest nights of the winter so far. A strong northwest breeze intensified the frigid air, chilling the region.

Sunlite Gelatine Dessert Delight

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