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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1922
Page
3
Three weeks of special evangelistic services opened at the Methodist church with capacity crowds. Rev. W. D. Hamilton from Lincoln Nebr conducted the opening sermons and drew a large audience, many unable to gain admission.
The Washington band will clear well over 200 dollars from a concert and minstrel at the Graham, held last Friday and Saturday. Tickets were priced low to guarantee crowd turnout, drawing packed houses both nights and broad praise for the entertainment.
An evangelist delivers sober sermons that attract repeat attendance. George Nhare of New York directs the musical program and leads congregational singing. Mrs Nhare, a notable soloist, enhances the campaign with a strong sweet voice. A large chorus assists in the song service as evening meetings feature a song service before the sermon. Members of the Methodist denomination invite all community members to participate.
Ford and Fordson day in Washington features a farmer education program with lectures and films led by Mace and others. The event at the Ford building will host 500 attendees and include seed bed preparation and power farming demonstrations along with motion pictures. Washington hosts Burlington in a top league basketball clash on Friday night.
Private funeral services for Mrs Roseanna Murkin were held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the L M Meek home on East Washington street. Rev M R Regan of the Baptist church conducted the service. Burial followed at Woodland cemetery with pallbearers E M Huff Charles Guzeman Guy Crosby Isaac Barnes Lyman Bunce and Alex Coffman.
The W R C requests donations of men and women clothing and shoes for all ages. Drop off at the G A R rooms or contact Mrs. E V Simonds or Mrs. Ernie Garrett. 313
The morning fire at 314 West Seventh street damaged the porch roof due to a chimney spark. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after a few shingles burned. the residence is occupied by George Williams and owned by Charles Langenberg. George Miller is in Washington today from Titus.
A nostalgic verse describes summer work handling freshly laid eggs and grading them. It recalls the tension with a supervisor nicknamed the Old Man, who warns about shipping pressures, leading to a humorous confrontation and a roasted outcome. The piece ends with a vivid street scene and swarming flies drawing attention to the activity.
A letter to Dr. C. A. Boice shows Rev. J. Reade McCrory plans to close his Monmouth work in March and begin as pastor of the First church on the first Sabbath in April. The formal call was extended at a recent congregational meeting and the church will vote February 22 on his resignation and call. Dr. R. Ames preached at First church, urging a Christlike life of service as the path to greatness.
Mrs. A. D. Dickinson urges full attendance for the young women's gymnasium class at the high school tonight. The course will be outlined during the meeting and all members should be present. Gym work starts at 7:30.
Special interest services at the Presbyterian church featured morning Bible class led by Harold Montgomery and a prelude by the church orchestra under Milan Shields. Rev. A. R. Oates delivered a short sermon to children, with Miss Mabel Keppler soloing and Miss Bertha Hay leading a hymn. Evening sermon explored The Almightiness of Love with choir offerings including Oh for the Wings of a Dove.
Washington radio operators largely missed a Schubert 125th birth observance concert from Westinghouse station near New York city. National figures performed Schubert works while EK V Symons heard a sermon from Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Equipment troubles at Home Stevens and Charles Barker left others silent. no reports from other amateur stations.
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