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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1941

Page

3

Friendly Circle Club Hosts Fifteen Members and Guests

Fifteen members and two guests attended a Friendly Circle meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Davidson's home. Mrs. Raymond Graf led the business session in the absence of President Mrs. K C Kelsey. The group will host a cooperative dinner at the Isaac Kleese home next Friday and plans to finish another comforter. All clocks will be set at the March 6 meeting at Mrs. Dick Davidson's house. Mrs. Ed Heck provided entertainment. refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Noonan and Mrs. Thompson.

Robert Noonan J. H. Thompson Friendly Circle Club Harry Davidson Raymond Graf K. C. Kelsey Isaac Kleese Dick Davidson Ed Heck

Jacksons Host Club Night Amid Weather Setback

Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson entertained Ggf club members at Mrs Blanche Shalla home due to bad weather. Pinochle across three tables saw Pearl Parcell win high score, Mr Parcell low score, Phyllis Shalla travel prize. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jackson. A March meeting is planned at Mrs Parcell residence with Mrs Robert Wiley as co host.

Eli Jackson Gg. F. Club Blanche Shalla Pearl Parcell Mr. Parcell Phyllis Shalla Wilbur Jackson

St Pauls Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church met yesterday with ten members and four guests. Mrs Carl Klein led the business meeting, new member Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky joined, and the group planned monthly Bible readings, choosing Second Samuel for February. Members were asked to donate clothing for the Ozarks. refreshments followed the Lord's Prayer.

Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul's Evangelical and Henry Witthoft William Little

E. O. Club Plans Party for Families Moving Out

E O Club completed plans for a party next Wednesday February 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earle Libe to honor families leaving the neighborhood. Members to bring cupcakes and fruit salad and table service. coffee provided. A miscellaneous shower will be held for Mr. and Mrs. George Howard whose home burned recently.

HW. E. O. Club John Libe Earle Libe George Howard Don ApMegate E. J. Hamilton Ed Miller

Fleur-de-lis Club Hosts February Potluck Dinner

Fleur-de-lis Club members and their husbands and families gathered yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Birney for an annual February potluck dinner dating to the club’s 27th year. Twenty-six attendees matched partners by Valentines and shared a cafeteria style meal as four new members were voted in and officers for the coming year were elected.

Leur-De-Lis Club Homer C. Birney Rennie Dawson Ray Bell Boyd Foster Whisler James Clegg Wagenknecht Anna Wagenknechts James Ralph Wilson Smiths

Army Bugler Replaced by Phonograph at Hamilton Field

The army bugler has been eliminated at Hamilton Field California in favor of a phonograph record and loudspeaker system. The change reflects broader shifts in military tradition and technology.

Hamilton Field Calif

Lesson for February 9 Scripture Texts

A brief record notes the February 9 lesson subjects and scripture texts selected for study by the International Council of Religious Education under permission. The entry emphasizes the educational purpose and sourced materials used in the religious instruction.

International Council of Religious Education

The Christian Attitude Toward Possessions Lesson

A faith focused sermon contrasts faithfulness in small duties with mastery over wealth. It warns riches can bless when rightly used or ruin when worshiped, urging personal choice between God and money and stressing that life after death reflects present beliefs and actions.

Jesus Christ Lazarus

We Sleep to Wake Browning Quotation

A compact quotation attributed to Robert Browning emphasizes steadfast courage and resilience. The lines celebrate marching forward, believing in rightful outcomes and rising after falls, with a call to endure sleep as a prelude to awakening.

Population tiny island whaling station census

A recent census lists 560 men and one woman living on a South Georgia Island whaling station in the South Atlantic, highlighting a stark gender imbalance and remote living conditions.

South Georgia Island South Atlantic

St James Catholic Masses Set at Eight and Ten

St James Catholic church schedules two masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Rev. H J Corcoran serving as pastor.

St. James H. J. Corcoran

Spirit Sermon theme at Christian Science churches Sunday

Services will be held Sunday at 11 am at the church on Iowa Avenue. The Lesson Sermon titled Spirit will feature quotations from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Readings include John 4 24 and statements identifying Spirit as God and the Supreme Being.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Trinity Lutheran Church Service Times

Trinity Lutheran at 302 E 2nd St lists Sunday School at 6 30 p m and worship service at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Albert Bostleman.

E. 2Nd St Albert Bostleman

Sunday Services and Music Programs at Churches

The United Presbyterian and Baptist congregations list morning worship at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 30 for Baptists and 9 45 for Presbyterians. Musical offerings include organ preludes and various anthems by guest soloists and choirs, plus postludes and a junior choir selection.

Four Anchors of Life Sermon At Morning Worship

The Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m for evening service at 7 30 p m The minister delivers sermons with themes Four Anchors of Life and The Christian Looks At His World Music includes organ preludes Meditation and Reverie and Mendelssohn Consolation The choir sings I Shall Not Pass Again This Way with offertory and postlude Beethoven and the organist Edna M Klein and R Clifton Keagy listed as staff

Baptist Sunday School B.Y.P.U Arbutus Paulo Bliss Kern Roland Diggle Church School Epworth League

Special services announced by Nazarene Church minister

The Church of Nazarene schedules Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon Unconscious Influence and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. Where Art Thou is the evening topic. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Doctor Hardy C Powers is the evening speaker with an instructive message. Pastor Jay S. Phipps extends a welcome invitation to attend.

Hardy C. Powers Jay S. Phipps

Associate Presbyterian Church Service Times

The church lists Bible study and worship at 10:00 A M and 11:00 A M led by Rev A M Malcolm minister.

A. M. Malcolm

Scout Week Observance At Church Of Christ

The church invites Boy Scouts and leaders to Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school at 945 and a patriotic Sunday near Lincoln's birthday. Christian Endeavor meets at 630 and worship at 730 led by Minister C Breidenthal.

Lincoln God C. Breidenthal

St Pauls Evangelical Sunday Services Details

St Pauls Evangelical Church schedules morning worship at 9 30 A M and Sunday school at 10 20 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Washington Carl W. Klein

Bible School and Worship Schedule at Vernon Witting Church

Vernon Witting serves as superintendent with 9 30 A M classes for all ages and 10 45 A M worship followed by 7 30 P M service. Morning sermon Is the Human Race One evening Women’s Missionary Society hosts a meeting on Following His Commands. Organ preludes solos and postludes by Gould Eastwood and Shields accompany the service.

Bible School Vernon Witting Women's Missionary Society Mendelssohn Gould Forest Walker Choir Obligato Guilmant Stebbins Iola Dittmer Wachs Borowski

Foursquare Gospel Tonight Services With Dr Courtney

This church advertises special services at 7 30 led by Dr and Mrs Howard P Courtney district supervisor. Sunday School at 9 20 continues Elisha study I Kings 4 1 7 38 44 Crusaders meet 6 30 and evangelistic service at 7 39 led by Rev Bob Stevens with W J Stevens as pastor.

Foursquare Gospel Howard P. Courtney Courtney Elisha Downs Crusaders Bob Stevens W. J. Stevens

Salem Presbyterian Church Service and Special Program

The Salem Presbyterian Church will hold a morning service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor offers a 7:00 a.m. program with a special offering for the Board of Christian Education. Rev. David C. Davies is the pastor.

Salem Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Board of Christian Education David C. Davies

Brighton minister’s church school set at 10 A. M.

Rev. Harl Dale of Brighton Route 1 is the minister with church school led by Howard Mangold, superintendent. Classes for all ages offered at 10:00 A. M.

Harl Dale Brighton West Chester Howard Mangold

Morning and Evening Worship At New Haven Church

Morning worship at 11:00 AM with sermon subject Little Children. Evening service at 7:30 PM on How the Victor Runs. Scout meeting 7:00 PM Monday at Scout Hall. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 PM led by Mrs Lars Dale. You are welcome. the church needs you and you need the church.

Boy Scout Meeting Scout Hall Lars Dale New Haven

Valley church service schedule posted

M. Valley Sunday school at 10 00 A M Morning worship at 11 15 A M Carl W Klein Pastor announces church timetable for Sunday services by the local congregation.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Bible School and Worship Times at Local Methodist Church

Morning worship and sermon at 11:00 AM follow Bible school at 10:00 AM. Union service scheduled for 7:30 PM with Rev. George Pennington of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. J. B. Pollock serves as pastor.

Bible School George Pennington The Methodist Church J. B. Pollock

Prairie Flower Baptist Worship Service Notice

Prairie Flower Baptist invites worshippers to 10 A M Bible school and 11 A M worship with Gospel preaching. Services aim to help each believer. Pastor E Strong to lead. meet with us.

Prairie Flower Baptist E. Strong

Ainsworth Methodist Announces Sunday Schedule and Supper

The Ainsworth Methodist Church lists 10 A. M. Bible school 11 A. M. worship 6:30 P. M. Epworth League and Junior League. February 9 is race relations Sunday with a sermon on A Free America. W.S.C.S. Circle No. 2 to serve cafeteria supper February 11 at 6 p.m. All invited by Pastor John Nye.

Ainsworth Methodist Epworth League W.S.C.S John Nye

Welcome Awaits You at Ainsworth church services

The notice invites attendance at Bible study at ten o'clock and divine worship at eleven with fellowship and a religious atmosphere. A young people's hour is at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 led by Rev. W H Hemphill Pastor.

Ainsworth W. H. Hemphill

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Golden Anniversary Plans

The Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian churches announce their pastor’s family will attend the golden wedding anniversary in Beloit Wisconsin. Sunday services will be held with Bethel church leading worship. Sun at 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 Morning Worship with Charles Wulf leading and three speakers including David McUCart.

Beloit Wisconsin Bethel Charles 4Wulf David McUcart

Westbound Washington Lodge and Rail Bus Schedules

A local notice lists Masonic reg meeting each month and schedules for Westbound and Eastbound trains No. 3 Local No. 4 Golden State Limited No. 39 Californian, plus No. 3 Davenport local and No. 8 Southwest Limited, with departure times, pickups, and ticketing details at the Washington depot and local agents AL CANTONI.

Washington Lodge A. M Holland, W. M A. W. Yard Golden State Limited Californian Washington California Knoxville Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport W.C. Bell Burlington Omaha Chicago Chiago Candy Kitchen North Side Square Gonat AL Cantoni

Give Mr. Willkie Credit For Work

Xenia report discusses Wendell Willkie aiding the Republican party and contrasts his teamwork with Roosevelt. It notes community activities, local moves, and people traveling to Alabama, plus local updates on schools, cars, and farms amid wartime era politics.

Dewey Stephens Xenia Wendell Willkie Man

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Sunday Services and Activities

Sunday school starts at 10 with J. W. Rich as superintendent and morning worship at 11 featuring a children’s story. Dr. L. L. Weis of Mt. Pleasant will be guest speaker on Race Relations. Women’s Society meets Tuesday at 2 for important business. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30 at the parsonage. Rev. Lester H. Bill is pastor.

Methodist Lester H. Bill

Sabbath School and Union Service Themes

Sabbath school at 10 a m led by Mrs Ida Wooley with the September theme The Man of the Hour. Union service at 7 30 p m with theme They Wore They Weary Themselves to Find the Door Rev R M McCracken pastor.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley R. M. McCracken

Latimer Davis Church Activities Update

Sept Morning service at 11 with Rev. B. S. Hebner delivering the sermon. Christian Endeavor follows at 6 30. The Willing Workers meet Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at the church.

Latimer Davis Rev. B. S. Hebner Christian Endeavor

Sun Not Hottest Object In The Universe

Scientists say the sun, at about 9000 degrees Fahrenheit, is cooler than some manmade arcs. Carbon arcs run hotter, tungsten arcs reach 11300 degrees, and certain welding arcs spike to about 13000 degrees for brief moments.

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