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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

6

The King’s Reign and Peace in Christmas Foretold

A Christmas message outlines the coming reign of Jesus Christ as Prince of Peace. It covers the kingly lineage, Spirit gifts for rule, and a justice focused rule with universal harmony, including elimination of war and restoration of paradise in Jerusalem.

Pearce Lord Jesus Christ Daniel Heaven Jeeves Wey Animal Kingdom Paradise Messiah Jerusalem Jesus Christ

Regathering and Unity of Israel Under One King

A prophecy describes the regathering of Israel and Judah under one king in Jerusalem. Envy between Ephraim and Judah will fade as they unite with him. Physical changes to the earth and animal harmony are foretold once redemption completes, preparing a suitable world for future life.

Israel Terael Judah Jerusalem Ephraim

Blessings as a Lifelong Flow from Wilton Merle Smith

A quotation from Wilton Merle Smith asserts blessings cannot stay internal. It argues true blessing becomes a perennial spring when shared with others, benefiting both the giver and the wider world. The message emphasizes community impact over solitary gain.

Wilton Merle Smith

Opportunities Approach Those Who Use Them

A concise quotation attributes the saying to Emerson, noting opportunities come to those who act. It frames a call to initiative and personal agency in seizing chances. The line emphasizes proactive use of chances rather than passive waiting.

Emerson

The Broad Hat May Not Shield A Venerable Vead

A brief note suggests that even a broad hat cannot always cover a venerable vead, hinting at lingering weariness or irony in the era’s fashion or folk saying.

Revival Revival Meetings Start Week From Sunday

Church outlines schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship 10 55 B Y P U 6 20 evening service 7 pray er meeting Wednesday 7 White Gifts for the King Christmas service Sunday evening preparations for revival begin on the 28th next week is the last before the meetings two ward prayer meetings plus church service leaders to be announced Sunday pastor M R Regan extends welcome.

Baptist

Sunday Foreign Mission Sunday with morning and evening services

The church marks Foreign Mission Sunday with a 11:00 morning worship on the theme Why I believe in Foreign Missions presented by four laymen. A Junior Endeavor at 4:00 and Sen os Endeavor at 6:00 precede the 7:00 card service led by Pastor Arthur R. Oates.

Senos Arthur R. Oates

Congregational Prayer Meeting Amid Pastor Absence

In the absence of the pastor there will be no preaching but a congregational prayer meeting at 11 o'clock. All congregation members are expected to attend. Due to the coal shortage there will be no Bible study.

Methodist Episcopal Christmas Week Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with organist orchestra and junior choir singing There's a Song in the Air Morning worship at 11 Edworth League at 6 with topic The Christmas Spirit leader Cecile Belville All young people to sing Christmas Carols Special music at 7 90 o'clock Rev J A Glendinning pastor Rev T F Barker in charge

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Meredith Edworth League Cecile Belville J. A. Glendinning T. F. Barker

Forward is Our Battle Cry Church Notices

The congregation reports strong services last Lord's Day with over 500 dollars raised for a forthcoming meeting. The Vanter evangelists are engaged to lead the event and success is anticipated. A Christmas program will follow Bible school on Sunday night after Christmas. Services again next Sunday. all are welcome.

Vanter Evangelists Company Bible School

First United Presbyterian Weekend Services

Sabbath school starts at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 00 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m and evening worship at 7 00 p m Rev J M Wishart serves as minister.

First United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor J. M. Wishart

Christmas Music at Sabbath Services

Sabbath school begins at 9 45 a m with morning worship and evening service at 7 p m Special Christmas music numbers are planned for both services Rev Leslie Mountford is the pastor.

Christian Endeavor Lesiie Mountford

Emma Wonderly Weds Charles Millson In Crawfordsville

The wedding took place at eight o clock last evening at J H Crooks home with few friends present. Rev G W Hanna officiated the double ring service as Mabel Crooks played for the couple. The bride wore white and will soon journey to India as a missionary with Mr Millson, now an American citizen. Out of town guests included Mrs Harriet Nesbit Mrs Emma Nesbit and Miss Carolyn Parker. The couple plan to pursue missionary work under the United Presbyterian board.

Crawfordsville Emma Wonderly Charles Millson Chicago Mlinois J. H. Crooks Mabel Crooks G. W. Hanna United Presbyterian Church Harriett Nesbit Emma Nesbit Carolyn Parker Monmouth Illinois Milleon Ainsworth High School Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Mr. Millson Millson London England India United Presbyterian Board Crawfordsale Presbyterian Parcenage Edna M. Huber Washington Royman Wellman Arthur R. Oates Edna McKimmey L. BE. Bidwell Huber Durtan Frank* Huber Farmers’ and Merchants Bank of Washington Charles Durian Security Savings Bank of

Florida Excursion to Marianna Promises Low Cost Land

Jim Warner prods indecision as he promotes a Jackson County Florida excursion on December 26. The trip from Washington at 6 30 invites farmers to explore rich lands for hogs cattle poultry corn vegetables and fruit at prices described as very low with information and booklets available at 307 Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Washington Iowa.

Jim Warner Stark Jackson County Florida Marianna Washington Farmers and Merchants Bank Iowa

Christmas Club Hosts Musical and Gift Exchange

Twelve Just Us club members were entertained by Mrs. Ruth Lemley and Mrs. Lawrence Lemley with a short musical program by Mrs. Carbaugh and the two hosts. New members joined, gifts were exchanged from hidden presents, and red and green decorations plus a snowbeak centerpiece set a festive mood. A future meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Brock.

Just Us Club Ruth Lemley Lawrence Lemley Carbaugh Brock

Christmas Party Delights Mothers' Club Guests

After the meal five Santa Clauses handed out toys and candy to children. Adults played progressive five hundred while kids enjoyed games upstairs at Jones home. The house glittered in Christmas colors and lights as husbands presented a surprise gift to the Mothers' club. Guests departed late, pleased with the event.

Santa Claus Santa Jones Mothers’ Club

The Yankee Doughboy Opens Graham Theatre Run

Gardinier Bros. Stock Co. brings The Yankee Doughboy to the Graham Theatre for a three night engagement starting Monday. The troupe is a familiar draw in Washington having appeared here several times before.

Graham Theatre Gardinier Bros. Stock Co Washington Yankee Doughboy

Vaudeville Between Play Acts

Reading notes describe acts of vaudeville interspersed with the play’s performance and the standard film program shown before the road performances.

Farm Home Burned in Crawford Township

CRAWFORDSVILLE December 19 The house on the farm of Mrs Hull northeast of town occupied by Fred Hildebrand burned that evening while the family were gone They had started to Winfield to visit relatives and had built a big fire in the kitchen stove before starting Claude McCoy and Lisse Maxwell discovered the blaze and when they reached the house it was burning fiercely behind the stove They were able only to get out a rug a guitar a barrel of fruit and a sack of binder twine Everything else was consumed

Crawfordsville

Keck Visit Highlights Kansas Family Ties

Philip Keck of Aledo Kansas visiting his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Hesseltine went to Harper this morning to visit his mother and other relatives.

Philip Keck Aledo Kan Ralph Hesseltine Harper

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. Fitewater Lebson M. R. Regan Christian Washington Telephone Co Second United Presbyterian Carolyn Hamilton Doris Chalmers Helen Harvey Vanderpool Gwendolen Long Hawley Cowen Penn Marguerite MacGugin The J.w.varner Company Taylor Ina McDowell Carroll Harper ard-Stephens Arsenic Ladddle Nevin Burleigh Jean D. D. Norton Fishburn Tina Tnt CBS Kenneth Bobby Witedh James Lydy Charles Berdo Martin Davidson David Elder Edward McGee Everette Putman Lawrence Ryan Virgil Harris Henry Knecht Asa Jones Commercial Bank This Crawford Township Iowa Gas and
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