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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

3

Death of DOW Figgins of Kalona and Washington

DOW Figgins aged 66 died this morning at S215 after a two year illness of pernicious anemia. He and family moved from Ka lona to Washington four weeks ago. Funeral at Kalona Methodist Church next Sunday at 2 pm with home service at noon. Burial in Kalona cemetery. Survived by widow Martha and daughter Helen, plus brothers Georg and Jacob, sisters Mrs. John Arnold of Ottumwa and Mrs. Wesley Boehme of Washington. He belonged to Methodist, Odd Fellows, and Court of Monor lodges.

Dow Figgins Marion Avenue W. R. Stryker Kalona Katona Mr. Figgins English River Township Hye Martha Richardson Washington Helen Figgins Georg Jacob Figgins John Arnold Ottumwa Wesley Boehme Figgins Methodist Ghurch Odd Fellow Court of Moner

Rare bargains in Missouri farms advertised for sale

Contracts required by March 1 for possession this year. Deferred payments possible with easy terms. Farms on the Daniel Boone Lakes to Gulf Train about 70 miles south of the Iowa line with schools and churches nearby. Rich soil, corn 45 to 66 bushels per acre last year. Photographs and full description on request. Clyde L. Martin, President, Macon County Bank, Macon, Mo.

Daniel Boone Lakes Gulf Iowa State Line Clyde L. Martin Macon County Bank Macon

Not Half The Ticker Signals Only Part Of Wall Street

A stock market note cautions that the ticker misses many movements and events shaping Wall Street. Investors are urged to consider broader market data and corporate developments beyond price quotes.

Wall Street

Mrs Lloyd Easter Dies of Pneumonia at 27

Gertrude May Waster wife of Lloyd Easter aged 27 died at 8 30 am at home in the Pleasant Hill community after a brief pneumonia illness. She leaves husband and daughter Arlene two years old, plus three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at home Sunday 2 pm with Rev. B W Pettit to conduct. Burial Elm Grove cemetery.

Gertrude May Waster Lloyd Easter Pleasant Hill Washington County Knight Wagner Lloyd Eoster Arlene Fred Howard Lester Eureka C. W. Stewart West Chester Roy Davison Near Cop

Hi Vy Boys to Hear Gamel Talk Wednesday Night

The Hi Y club hosts a Wednesday evening lunch at the Baptist church with a plan to invite high school students. After lunch they will hear F H Gamel speak from his extensive experience with boys. Supper costs 25 cents and names must be given to Lester Duke Ted Allen Dalton Morrow or Gene Breitenbach by noon Wednesday Feb 25.

Baptist Church F. H. Gamel Lester Duke Ted Allen Dalton Morrow Gene Breitenbach

County Churches Prairie Flower Church Services

The Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning preaching service. Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Evening program includes B Y P U at 6 30 followed by a sermon at 7 30. Mission Circle meets first Thursday monthly. A hearty welcome from Pastor E A Anderson.

Prairie Flower Church Mission Circle E. A. Anderson

Invitation to Two Sermons at Riddington Church

A family invitation for Sunday services on February 22. Morning topic is My Ideal Church and evening topic is Paul Before Agrippa. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Pastor RR Riddington invites friends.

Paul Agrippa Riddington

High School Girls to Stage Japanese Play for Orphan Benefit

Washington high school YWCA girls rehearse a Japanese play for public presentation in March to aid a French orphan. Miss Eva Mae Willer directs with seasoned dramatics, featuring solos and choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado. The all female cast promises a novel production preforming before a Washington audience.

Y. W Washington Eva Mae Willer Gilbert and Sullivan

First United Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule

Sabbath school starts at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 led by the pastor with choir anthem I Was Glad Bellini Herbert and Evelyn Eldridge perform the offertory God Shall Wipe Away All Tears by Field Christian Endeavor meets at 6 00 pm no evening service due to union at Methodist church Rev J M Wishart minister Miss Carolyn Hamilton music director

First United Presbyterian Sabbath School J. M. Wishart Carolyn Hamilton

Second United Presbyterians Sabbath Schedule Announces Union Service

Sabbath school at 4 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m led by Pastor Lestig Mount ford. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m with no evening service due to union services at the Methodist church at 7 00 p m.

Second United Presbyterian Sabbath School Christian Endeavor Methodist Church Fev Lestig Mountford

Public worship and Bible study schedule announced

Public worship held at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with preaching by the pastor. Bible classes at 7:00 p.m. and a meeting for Bible study at 6:00 p.m. Rev. D. J. Masson, pastor.

ReJv D. J. Masson

Sabbath Services and Prayer Meeting Schedule

Sabbath school starts at 10:00 a.m. preaching follows at 11:00 a.m. There is no evening service. Wednesday prayer meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Rev. W. G. Robb is the pastor in charge.

W. G. Robb

Methodist Episcopal Forty Choirs to Perform at Sunday Service

The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules a 9 40 a m Sunday school with a newly organized choir of boys girls and young ladies plus organ and orchestra. Public worship at 11 oclock features the senior choir and organ selections by Miss Hunter with a duet by Mrs Planity and Mrs Hampsher. Offertory duet Love Divine by Mrs Hedges and Mr Thomas. Rev T F Barker preaches and at 5 30 pm the Twilight Fellowship gathers with the young people.

Ethel Clayton Stars in Paramount Picture A Sporting Chance

Ethel Clayton plays the lead in Paramount’s A Sporting Chance to be shown at Graham Theatre. The outdoor girl is skilled as a horsewoman swimmer and golfer and enjoyed filming scenes showcasing these talents. She called making the picture more like vacationing than work.

Ethel Clayton Paramount Graham Theatre Miss Clayton

Butter ad material and buttermilk promotion at store

At the Farmers Union Store yesterday Ralph Zeek asked about butter ad material. We looked for butter material since it is hard to obtain. If you are not drinking our buttermilk you are missing something good.

Farmers’ Union Ralph Zeek

Talon service and Epworth League preaching event

A talon service of all the churches will be held at seven o'clock in the Methodist church. Mr Frank Gammel of Vinton Iowa will deliver the evening address. Special music includes a male quartet and duets by Roberts Mrs Williams and Mr Hedges. The choir will sing Be Still and Lord and Day is Dying in the West. Rev J A Glendinning presides with Rev T F Barker and Miss Mary Hunter at the organ.

Epworth League Servics Mics Am Reister Florence Murat van Dycke J. J. Fifer Jesse Busbe Carl Wedenseit Mr. Thomas Enntire Roberts Williama Mr. Hedges Nevin J. A. Glendinning T. F. Barker Eharee Mies Mary Hunter Harry Thomas

Sunday Church Services Announced by Pastor

The pastor, M. R. Regan, invites all to Sunday morning worship at 10 55 and 9 50 morning. A Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 and a union service during Father and Son Week at the Methodist church are planned. The epidemic severity is easing and attendance is encouraged.

Methodist Church M. R. Regan

St Paulus Evangelical Service in German at 10:30

The St Paulus Evangelical Church schedules a 10:30 am service with German Mougtiah preaching by Rev. C. W. Klein, pastor.

ST. Paulus Evangelical Mougtiah C. W. Klein

Partnership with God Sermon Marks Sunday Services

The Presbyterian church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled Partnership with God. Junior and regular Christian Endeavor meet at 4 and 6 pm followed by a union service at 7 06 pm featuring Frank Gamel on Just Dad. Pastor Arthur R Oates invites families to attend and buy tickets.

Christian Endeavor Methodist Church Frank Gamel Churches of

Relic of Long Past Age Found by Shepherds

In Leithen headwater area shepherds unearthed a barn relic while cutting peat. The object may have belonged to Bos primigenus or Bos longifrons the wild oxen of Britain from the glacial age to near historic times. Found four feet deep with possible brown hair preserved by peat.

Leithen Britain London Mail

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