Bethlehem and allied groups host December social events
Bethlehem Commandery and families hold a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple with dish to pass. Rebekah lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. at IOOF hall with bingo prizes. United Presbyterian Sabbath school Christmas party at 7:30 p.m. at the church. OES party 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple with a 10 cent gift exchange and children's program. Junior Missionary society gathers at 1 p.m. at the church. Monday Bethel congregation and friends host a cooperative supper at 6:00 p.m. at the church with a basket and table service. short program to follow.
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Bethlehem
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Junior Missionary Society of PP Church
Bethel Congregation and Friends
Birthday notices and anniversaries in the community
The column lists birthdays and wedding anniversaries for local residents. Highlights include third wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop, and others. several 41st and silver anniversaries. birthday milestones for Janice Elaine Metcalf, Sandra Kay Dawson, James Burdeane, Reuben Burdette, and Larry Wayre Wehr. various congratulatory mentions from friends and family across Winfield Brighton Columbus Junction Coppock Pilotburg Xenia and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wiles
Harry Bishop
Jake Christner, Jr
Janice Elaine Metcalf
Mack Metcalf
Winfield
Charlies Anthony Leeper
Gifford Leeper
Brighton
Sandra Kay Dawson
Hex Pawson
Everette Orris
Columbus Junction
James Burdeane
Reuben Burdette
Ferne Owens
Clarence Owens
Audrey Jear Putman
Clarence Brown
Margaret Ann Stoops
Albert Stransky
Pilotburg
Alfred C. Brown
New London
Gleede F. Dold
Coppock
John Wehr
W. B. Dupuis
Carl Wedges
Robert James Unzicker
Joe Saforek
Richmond
Christmas program by two lodges delights local audience
Members of the 1. QO. O. F. and Rebekah lodges held a joint Christmas party at the hall with a large turnout. The program featured carols led by Charles Murdock and Mrs. Murdock, multiple recitations by children, piano solos, vocal numbers, readings, and a final visit from Santa Claus who handed out treats to kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Charles Murdock
Martha Youn
Janice Laubach
Carel Laubach
Irma Kephart
Karen Kephart
Lorabelle Irwin
Donna Peters
Joyce Steele
Milo Steele
David Horsey
Carl Phillips
Chris*mas
Karen
Larry Gray
Joyce Smith
Mr. Murdock
Santa Claus
Christmas programs at three area schools this December
Shiloh school hosts a Christmas program at 8 o clock Friday evening December 20 with hot lunch and public invitation. Kathryn Huber is the teacher. Oregon No 3 school opens at 7 45 Friday evening December 20 with hot lunch and all invited. Mary Schantz teacher. Eureka school program Friday evening December 26 at 7 with hot lunch. Mrs Leo Wagner teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Kathryn Huber
Oregon No. 3
Mary Schantz
Eureka
Leo Wagner
New Haven Ladies Aid Gift Exchange at Church
The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met at the church Wednesday for a noon basket dinner. The afternoon program included the Christmas story read by Mrs Floyd Smith and carols. Eleven members six children and four visitors were present including Mrs Ed Miller of Keota. A Christmas gift exchange revealed secret sisters.
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New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Floyd Smith
Ed Miller
Keota
Christmas Gift Exchange Shines At Local Hall
The hall was decorated in keeping with Christmas and from the lighted tree a gift exchange for old and young emerged, spreading holiday cheer.
Walnut Women's Club Christmas Meeting Hosts
Mrs Lyle Wilson and Mrs Ruth Wilson co hosted the Walnut Women's Club Christmas gathering yesterday afternoon. Seventeen members six children and two guests attended. Gifts were exchanged from a Santa Claus barrel. Decorations and seasonal refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Tom Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Walnut Women’s Club
Milo Wilson
Glen Miller
Santa Claus
Tom Lowry
Entertain Employes At Holiday Dinner
J. W. Stewart and John Patterson hosted a Christmas dinner for the Farmers' Implement store staff at The Pines. The party served as a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Sherm Wolfe who move to Des Moines. Wolfe retires after six years with John Deere dealers. 19 attendees enjoyed the tree and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stewart
John Patterson
Christmas Meeting Of P E O Chapter
The Christmas meeting of Chapter 1 P E O was held at Mrs Henry Bailey home with 40 members present. After the business session led by president Mrs D P Livingston the group sang carols and a Christmas story was read. The annual party featured an charity auction run by Mrs W J Shannon with Mrs Orville Elder and Mrs D P Livingston as auctioneers. Proceeds support charity. Seasonal refreshments were served by the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Henry Bailey
D. P. Livingston
J. M. Lloyd
Lesson Subjects and Scripture Texts for December 22
Selected and copyrighted lesson subjects and scripture texts by the International Council of Religious Education, used by permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of Religious Education
Message of Love Christmas Lesson from 1946
A church lesson emphasizes God's Christmas gift of love through Jesus Christ. It urges believers to express gratitude by strength, love, knowledge, and faith, living a life dedicated to the Saviour and sharing the unspeakable gift with all. The note closes with blessings for a blessed Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethlehem
Christ
God
Paul
Ephesian Church
Church of Christ
Weymouth
Industrial and farmer wages in early era report
Industrial workers earn an average annual wage of 2300 dollars while farmers average 1545 dollars per year, highlighting wage disparity between sectors in the period.
Christmas Programs At Bible School Deliver Seasonal Music
Morning worship and evening choir program planned at Bible school with a Christmas party and multiple performances. Featuring soloists, piano and organ selections, bells, and a full choir directed by Mrs. Chas Murdock and Pastor Rev. Paul K. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
John McGaffey
Smart
Catherine Little
Chas Murdock
Hughes
McKinney
Benson Barbara
Cheryl Nayadley
Ashford
Oscar Burham Crean
Paul K. Wells
Christmas service canceled at local church
A special Christmas notice states there will be no service at 7 p m on Wednesday. The church invites all to attend future services with pastor A F E Diddams quoted on biblical themes and eternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FE. Diddams
Christmas program and worship schedule announced
At 9 45 Sunday school with a Christmas offering and program before regular sessions. 10 45 morning worship features The Holy Night Dutl ey Buck Junior choir Sleep My Little Jesus Senior choir So How a Rose Eer Blooming Praetorius Solo Cantique de Noel Adam Forrest Walker The Message The DAWN of Man s Liberty The Pastor Postlude Marchin G Smart Young people Carol singing. Evening practice at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutley Buck
Little Jesus
Associate Presbyterian church service schedule
The notice lists Sabbath school at 10:00 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., young people's meeting at 7:00 p.m., and evening worship at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome, Basil G. McBee is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil G. McBee
St James Catholic Masses At Seven And Ten A M
Mass schedules for St James Church list 7 a m and 10 a m services led by Rev H J Coreoran pastor. The notice notes regular weekly worship opportunities and the parish leadership.
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H. J. Coreoran
Methodist Church Christmas Program Schedule
The Methodist Church invites worship at 9 45 a m with a 10 45 a m service where Dr Miller speaks on The Christmas Decision A Christmas program titled The First Christmas will be shown at seven o clock with carol singing. Santa Claus visits the church parlors after the sanctuary program. Morning music features an organ prelude Christ mas hymns anthems There Were Shepherds soloists Elouise R Sorden and others with a Messiah aria and postlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Santa Claus
Vincent
Christmas Worship and Program From Local Bible School
The Christian Bible school schedules 9:45 Morning worship and 10:45 Evening Christmas program with a 7:30 choir performance. An organ prelude and offertory lead into solos and postlude. Directed by Mrs Boyd White with organist Thomas Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the See New
Kennedy
Marilyn Caldwell
Boyd White
Thomas Polk
Heart Throbs of a Wonderful Saviour Sermon at Nazarene Church
The Church of Nazarene at 410 E Jefferson announces Sunday schedule with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship sermon Heart Throbs of a Wonderful Saviour 7 3 pm young people service 8 00 p m evangelistic service Pastor Ralph E F Gray invites attendance.
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E. Jefferson
Young People's Ser
United Presbyterian Bible School and Morning Worship Schedule
The United Presbyterian Church lists a 9 45 a m Bible school and 10 45 a m morning worship with special music including an organ prelude and several carols arranged for the Intermediate Junior choir. Directed by George Kerr D D, with Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey as staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harker
Kreckel
George Kerr
D. D
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Christmas Program Prompts Sunday Worship Changes at St Pauls
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed reports no morning service this Sunday due to a Valley Christmas program. Evening worship remains at 7 30. A stereopticon lecture The Strange Story Of The Nativity will be shown. Children’s Christmas program practice is Saturday at 1 PM. Minister Milo J Phillips invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Valley
Christ
Milo J. Phillips
ST. Paul's Evangelical
O.oo
Jesus
Milo J. Phillipi
Calvary Baptist Sermons and Services Schedule
Calvary Baptist advertises 9:30 Bible school for all ages led by Richard Leet. Morning worship at 10:45 with the sermon When The King Came, and evening service at 7:30 with Why Jesus Came. Messages focus on Christ crucified risen and coming again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Richard Leet
Jesus
Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force
In the Sunday lesson from December 22, 1946 the topic questions whether the universe and man are created by atomic force. Bible citations discuss healing, while Science and Health presents Logos as the natural law of harmony and the immutable law of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Immanuel Lutheran Christmas Eve Services Plan
Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod Jefferson and S Iowa Ave announces Sunday school at 9 50 a m for final children's Christmas service rehearsal. No adult Bible class. Divine worship at 4 30 p m with sermon Gad s Christmas Gift to Sinful Mankind. Saturday Sunday school at church 10 06 a m. Christmas Eve service at 7 30 p m. Pastor L M Bleichwehr contact 329 S Iowa Ave phone 475.
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Wisconsin Synod
Jefferson and
S Lowa Ave
Gad
L. M. Bleichwehr
Iowa Ave
Christian Tabernacle Christmas Play Service Schedule
Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Young People’s service at 6:30 p.m. Christmas play titled No Room in theism presented at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Pastor W. J. Stevens.
Trinity Lutheran Advent Program Promises Bethlehem Message
Trinity Lutheran schedules a Sunday gospel service at 11 a.m with Sunday school at 10 a.m and Bible class earlier. The church hosts two Advent Fundamentals programs theme “40, 3-8” with practices for a children’s Christmas program set for Dec 4 and a Bethlehem message delivered by the youngsters.
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Bethlehem
Christmas Day Service At Trinity Lutheran Church
Announcement invites worshipers to Christmas day service at 1 50 and preaches a changeless Christ for a changing world. Trinity Lutheran Church invites all to join under Pastor J H Beiderwieden at 409 East Main and phone 247 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Church of the Lutheran Hour
J. H. Beiderwieden
East Main
Christmas program at Ainsworth country church
Sabbath school at 10:00 a.m. with Robert Megehelsen and Mrs. Max White as superintendents. At 11:00 a.m. an annual Christmas program by the choir and children’s department. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. featuring a Young People’s meeting titled Come, let us Worship led by Robert J. Stahmer. All welcome.
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Ainsworth Ucu
Robert Megehelsen
Max White
the Sabbath School
Pleasant Hill Christian Bible School and Christmas Program
Pleasant Hill Christian hosts a Bible school, 10:00 morning worship, and an 11:00 Christmas program. Sunday evening service at 7 30 led by F Allyn Westbrook.
Valley Christmas Program And Kids Party Announced
The Valley announces a Christmas program this Sunday at 10 a.m. inviting the entire Valley community to worship. A children's practice precedes a party for the kids after the practice.
Bethel Presbyterian Christmas Service Schedule
Bethel Presbyterian Church hosts Sunday school at 10 00 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by M K Thompson titled The First Christmas Carol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Presbyterian Sunday School
M. K. Thompson
West Chester Methodist Church Service Notes
Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Robert Stephenson with Esther Bauer as pianist and Mrs Edgar Stewart as chorister. Sermon titled The Wise Men Then and Now. Christmas Sunday school program to follow at 7 38 p.m. R Vernon Pike is the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Sunday School
Robert Stephenson
Esther Bauer
Wise Men
Edgar Stewart
Anne Bauer
R. Vernon Pike
Christmas Plans at New Haven and Grace Hill Churches
Morning worship and Sunday school at New Haven and Grace Hill feature Christmas programs from Dec 23 to Dec 29. A guest speaker Rev Fernando A. Laxamana joins youth sessions and candle light services at Grace Hill. offerings support world relief.
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New Haven
Grace Hill
Fernando A. Laxamana
First Congregational Church
Town City
Floyd A. Smith
Arthur Gersh
S. S
R. W. Hyde
Grace Ifill
West Chester Federated Sunday Services and Social
West Chester Federated holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. John McDowell preaches at 11 a.m. Charles Masson discusses The Magnetism of Bethlehem's Manger. Monday evening church social in basement with program refreshments and treats for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Christmas Program and Services at Federated Presbyterian Church
Sunday school at 10 60. Lesson God s Greatest Gift. Christmas service at 11 00 with hymns choir and minister s message A Christmas Tree That Satisfies. Community cantata Sunday evening Dec 22 at 1 30 with 50 voice chorus performing Chimes of the Holy Night by Fred B Holton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Holton
Federated Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth Methodist Sunday Schedule and Christmas Program
Ainsworth Methodist Church holds 10 a.m. Sunday school with Herbert Campbell. Worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon on "Christmas." A 7 30 p.m. Christmas program by the Sunday school led by Mrs. Jenkins. W S C S officers to be installed Sunday morning December 29. O J Fix pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Methodist
Herbert Campbell
Jenkins
Prairie Flower Baptist Church Weekly Services
Cliff Reeves leads Bible school at 7:00 PM with child activities. Morning worship at 11:30 features the sermon A Christ Centered Christmas. Evening service at 7:30 showcases a youth Christmas music program with Nativity scenes. Prayer meeting skipped next week. Merle Booth, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Baptist
Cliff Reeves
Merle Booth
New Haven and Grace Hill Sunday School Times
New Haven and Grace Hill report Sunday school at New Haven at 4 45 p m unified church and Sunday school at Grace Hill with both schedules listed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unified Church
Grace Hill
Game birds program aims to stock Iowa in 1949
Des Moines Dec 19 UP The State Game Farm at Boone will raise up to 15,0049 quail and 35,000 pheasants for the cooperative game bird distribution next year, says the Conservation Commission. The program ships two weeks old chicks to groups to raise to eight to nine weeks stocking age in cooperation with sportsmen's clubs.
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A. Gate Game Birds
Des Moines
Boone
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