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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1949

Page

3

Brighton WSCS Tea and Parcel Post Sale Fundraiser

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Brighton Methodist sponsored a tea and sale of 2c parcel post packages on Tuesday afternoon. The event drew over 100 attendees, raised more than $60, and featured musical selections by several local ladies with piano accompaniment. Tea hosts Mrs Horton and Mrs James Morgan wore Martha and George Washington costumes while service proceeded in the church dining room.

Brighton Woman's Society of Christian Service Brighton Methodist Church James Meek Omar Hoskins L. A. Norvon Mirs Ross Day Loren McNeese Carl Jarvis

All Day Quilting Bee at Woodford Home

Ten members of Grace Hill Ladies met all day Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Nelson Woodford. A pot luck dinner followed by quilting work as the day’s main activity. Devotions by Mrs. Waterhouse cited 1 Corinthians. Next gathering planned with Mrs. Dan Boone for a cooperative noon dinner.

Grace Hill Ladiey Nelson Woodford Woodford Bob Waterhouse Dan Boone

Department Officers At Corps Meeting

West Chester Woman's Relief corps met at the K P hall with Department President Josephine Kuba and department Patriotic Instructor Norvella Ellis of Cedar Rapids as guests. A traveling Bible was presented, and committees for flower aid relief wreath and memorial work were named.

West Chester Josephine Kuba Norvella Ellis Cedar Rapids

Heights Club Meeting At Mrs Walter Starr Home

Heights Social club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Starr home. Mrs. Dorothy Estes chaired a short business session before games and visits. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Wilbur Jackson as six members attended.

Agnest the Heights Walter Starr Dorothy Estes Wilbur Jackson

Crawfordsville Junior Meeting At Federated Church

Eighteen juniors with two sponsors met at the Federated Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville after school on Wednesday. The gathering began with a spirited song service including several small group numbers.

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church

Local Calendar Notes Many Meetings and Dinners Listed

Notices for Parsons College alumni meeting at 6:30 p m at the Presbyterian church Harmony club dinner 6 30 p m at the YMCA changes include 19th Century Club luncheon 1:00 p m Mrs Emma Barnett host Lincoln PTA bake sale at Al Ledgers St Rita circle family pot luck supper 6 30 p m VFW hall plus linen drawing Bible department 2 20 p m library Handcraft 111 8 00 p m Mrs Howard McCleery White Shrine bridge 2 00 p m Masonic Temple DeMolay 7 30 p m Masonic Temple DeMolay Mother's circle 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Knights of Pythias 8 00 p m K P hall Applied Arts dept Mrs Dean Cox YWCA Mixers 7 30 p m YWCA Crafts and knitting Ty A Ri 2 00 Beth hostess Sara Pollock Pythian Sisters 7 30 p m regular meeting K P hall Bring sandwiches Staff practice after Washington County Nurses Association 6 00 p m Nurses home Carol Brewer Missionary circle 2 00 p m U P church hostess Mrs Louis Larson Bring scissors and needles St James PTA 2 30 p m at school Handcraft I 2 30 p m Mazie Stewart Roll call current events

19Th Century Club Emma Barnett George Morrison Morrisons Lincoln PTA Department of Handcraft Howard McCleery White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple DeMolay Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Washington County Nurses Association Carol Brewer Missionary Circle U. P. Church Touis Larson St. James P.T A Mazie Stewart

Birthday Crowds Mark February Twenty Fifth Events

Two 81 year olds, Charles McKinstry and Francis T. McDonald, share February 25 birthdays in the Three Quarter Century club. Several other locals including Darla Martin Carrie Anderson J J Fleig Clyde Rouse and Billy Anderson are noted for birthday celebrations along with Marvin Dale Hunt Clyde R Crawford Gene Tucker Far Redlinger Ray Whitehead Wade Sims and Dean, Paul Howell and Jake Knottnerus. Wedding anniversaries listed include Ranulph Kelsey Willis Beatty and Charles W Hedge.

Three Quarter Century Club Charles McKinstry Francis T. McDonald Marvin Dale Hunt Ainsworth Clyde R. Crawford Gene Tucker Far Redlinger Ray Whitehead Ws CC Wade Sims Wayland Dean Paul Howell Jake Knottnerus

Two New Members for Awiyeya Group

Kathryn Wheatley and Margaret Ahrens joined the Awiyeya Camp Fire group at a Thursday meeting. Clara Leet visited. members planned a quilt making project to raise funds, with blocks cut and materials brought. Plans included a St. Patrick's party with Mrs. David Blankenhorn's group on March 17 and a Boy Scouts skating party.

Kathryn Wheatley Margaret Ahrens Awiyeya Clara Leet David Blankenhorn George Dowell St. Patrick's Party

Lesson on The Good Samaritan and handwork

The story centers on the epic The Good Samaritan and notes time spent on handwork with Roberta Fletcher and Patricia Farrier.

Roberta Fletcher Patricia Farrier

Husbands Prepare Club’s Oyster Supper at Humston Home

Rural Women’s club members enjoyed an oyster supper prepared by their husbands at the Lloyd Humston home on Thursday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Roth. Food was prepared by Lester Luckenbill William Bell and Mr Humston with the men serving. Carl Phillips presented moving pictures of a westward trip showing the Parade of the Roses in Pasadena California.

Lloyd Humston Eldon Roth Lester Luckenbill William Bell Mr. Humston Carl Phillips Phillips

Group Votes Sum to Red Cross Fund at Meeting

Members of a group donated to the Red Cross fund at Thursday evening’s meeting held at the home of Mrs. A C Peterson. Mrs John Owen presided, reading the Club Women’s Creed and naming a 19% program committee led by Mrs Dale Booth.

Red Cross Fund Child Study Red Cross Funda A.C. Peterson John Owen Club Dale Booth Karl Loveless Donjecture

Child Study II Hosts Meeting At Mrs Hysell Home

Mrs Truman Hysell hosted Child Study II with 16 members and co host Mrs Keith Vetter. Marion McAvoy, leader, named two committees. program and nominating. Pan American seals were sold and a questionnaire discussed. presenters included Mrs Brown and Mrs Harold Stephens.

Truman Hysell Child Study II Keith Vetter Marion McAvoy Vetter Irvin Whitham Fred Reid Edsall Brown Donald Bealer John Frame Brown Harold Stephens

Fleur de Lis Club Pot Luck Supper Held at Peiffer Home

Ethel and Maude McCreedy attended the Fleur de Lis club family night cooperative supper at Mr and Mrs Victor Peiffer home on Thursday at 1:30 o clock. Co hostess was Mrs Verle Gallagher. Twenty five members were present. A brief business meeting followed with program booklets distributed. Next meeting will be a luncheon at Mrs Marek's home. Games tested artistic talent and knowledge after the meeting.

Ethel McCreedy Maude McCreedy Fleur de Lis Club Victor Peiffer Verle Gallagher Weiffer Vince Marek Peiffer Gallagher

Valley Ladies Hold All Day Sewing Bee

Members of the Valley Ladies held an all day sewing bee at Mrs. Forrest Brinning's home. They sewed lavettes for overseas use and a cooperative noon dinner was served. Eleven members attended and Mrs. Merle Brinning will join the group on March 9.

Valley Forrest Brinning Ruth Hartman Mabie Johnson Homer Mayer Brinning Merle Brinning Will Bosess

DeMolay Mothers to Welcome Guests for Club Night

Circle of DeMolay hosts Mothers Night Monday at 7 30 pm in the Masone Temple. Mrs Don Maxwell president invites all DeMolay mothers and interested women to attend. Mrs Ea Squire leads program with serving chair Mrs Charles Kennedy and aides Mrs Harlan O’Loughlin and Mrs James Buck assisting.

Circle of DeMolay Masone Temple Don Maxwell Mothers of DeMolay Ea Squire Charles Kennedy Harlan O'Loughlin James Buck

Lion Man Buster Crabie Stars in Colorado Sunse Re-release

Larry supports Gene Burnette in Rapublic Fox theater shows Lion Man in King of the Jungies. Prev ay Olympic swim veral word obev iously, 12 Was ming champion wil se records that are sill unbr.

Buster Crabie Larry Gene Burnette Colorado Sunse Fox Theater Lion Man Ming Wil Se

Ideal World Lesson on the Beatitudes and Civic Life

A Feb 27 1949 tract argues that Jesus defines the ideal world by the right kind of people. It centers on the Beatitudes as a program for humble, merciful, pure-hearted citizens who act as salt and light in society, shaping the world now while seeking the world to come.

Jesus International Council of Religious Education WNU

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. sermon How to Have a Happy Home. Union service at 7 30 p.m. in United Presbyterian church with Fortnightly club in charge. Holy Baptism at morning service. Woman's Guild meets Thursday March 3 at 1 30 p.m. in church social rooms.

United Presbyterian Church Woman's Guild

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule With Youth Fellowship

The Methodist Church opens at 9:45 a.m. with a laymen led service at 10:45 a.m. featuring Dr. FE.FE. Stutsman as lay leader and addresses by Artemas Brown Mrs James Birney and Paul Shearer. Evening youth groups and music follow with sacred selections and organ solos.

Stutsman Artemas Brown James Birney Paul Shearer Methodist

Trinity Lutheran Church February events and services

Trinity Lutheran Church invites worshippers to a Sunday before Lent service with Holy Communion at Ll Gott. Sunday school at Tiama and an organ recital at 2 p m. Communion is announced Friday 6 to 8 p.m. A meeting of all men of Trinity is scheduled Friday at 8 p.m. Welcome.

Tiama All the Men of Trinty Trinity

Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Service Notices

Seventh Day Adventists meet on Saturday with Sabbath school at 2 p m and a sermon at 3 p m Pastor H E Coats leads the congregation at CN 65th Ave.

Seventh Day Adventists H. E. Coats

Church Services Schedule by Sundays and Times

A M E services in Washington church on the first and third Sundays at 11:00 AM. Mt Pleasant church holds services on the second and fourth Sundays at 3:00 PM. Rev. FE A London is the pastor.

Washington Church Mt. Pleasant FE. A. London

United Presbyterian Church Music Schedule and Officers

Morning worship at 9 46 with organ preludes and Handel Dickenson anthem. Youth fellowship at 10 45. Union evening services at 7 34. Offertory piece Lord For Tomorrow and Its Needs. Organ postlude Recessional. Director of music Babtiste Wendell Ricer with Mrs Wendell Rider organist Thomas Polk minister.

United Presbyterian Church

St James Church Schedules Three Morning Masses

St James Catholic Church posts Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with the 10 o clock service noted as the high mass. Rev H J Cororan is the pastor.

H. J. Cocoran

Presbyterian Sunday Services and Fortnightly Club Program

The Fortnightly Club music department leads music at United Presbyterian church with a 9:45 Sunday school and 10:45 morning worship. Dr Grossheim concludes his Psalm series with The Value for a man. Union services at 7:30 p.m. include preludes, anthems, solos, and a Marche Solennelle. Mrs Edith Shields is organist and director.

Grossheim Wm. L. Grossheim Edith Shields

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Lent Service

Immanuel Lutheran lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m divine worship at 10 30 a m adult baptism at 11 20 a m First Lent service is March 2 at 7 20 p m with Holy Communion announced after service or during the week at the parsonage Pastor H J Anger urges addressing the neglect of the soul in the sermon.

H. J. Anger

United Presbyterian Fortnighty Music Dept Hosts Annual Service

The United Presbyterian Church announces an early morning service at 4 45 a m and a 10 45 a m worship with evening union service and youth meetings. Music department leads special service with morning organ prelude A Song of Faith Mueller and Arioso Delibes offertory. Choirs rehearse Wednesday at 7 15 p m junior choir 4 15 p m and midweek prayer 7 30 p m. Session meeting held. George Kerr pastor Melvin Hill music director Helen Harvey organist.

Mueller Delibes George Kerr Melvin Hill Helen Harvey

Baptist services and Young Peoples meeting announced

Baptist 4 45 Bible school 10 45 Morning worship Rev J A Cochran preaching There will be an associational Young Peoples meeting at Well man in the evening with a cooperative supper at 6 all Evening services to follow with all churches of the Baptist association uniting Music Forstlude Bereeuse Godard Offertory Deep River Negro Spiritual Postlude Postlide in C au Ashford Mrs Chas McConnell director of music

J. A. Cochran Young Peoples Wellman Churches of the Baptist Association Au. Ashford Chas. McConnell

Christ Jesus Lesson Sermon for February 27 1949

The article describes the Christian Science Lesson Sermon for February 27 1949 titled Christ Jesus. It notes the Golden Text from Isaiah and a Bible excerpt from Mark 1 9 11. It cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health discussion of Jesus as mediator between Spirit and flesh and his role as salvation model.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Christ Jesus Jesse Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Nazareth Galilee John Jordan

Church Activities at Nazarene Church Evening Services

Morning worship at 11 a m pre service prayer meeting 6 15 p m N Y P P S and Juniors 6 45 p m Evangelical service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 30 p m at J J Nayadely CC I Gieselman pastor Mrs Gieselman pianist Mrs Opal Kratzer song leader

Alice Gault N.Y Evangelical Service J. J. Nayadely CC. I. Gieselman Gieselman Opal Kratzer

Ironing Linens Tips for Smooth Results

Iron on the wrong side to prevent shine as linen tends to stay firm and crisp. Starch is not necessary though very light starching can be used for cotton or rayon damask cloths.

Calvary Baptist Church Weekly Services Schedule

Calvary Baptist invites all to Bible school at 4 36 a m and 10 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m with a morning service, 7 30 p m evening gospel ser, 2 20 p m Thursday Women’s Bible Study, led by Pastor Paul H White.

Calvary Baptist

Christian Tabernacle Service Schedule and Film

The notice lists church events for Christian Tabernacle including Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m youth service at 6 30 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m and mid week meetings Tuesday 7 20 p m prayer service Thursday 7 36 p m Bible study and a motion picture titled Mother in an entry likely advertising church activities.

First Iowa showing of 50 minute colored film at evening venue

The event titled and Home will be shown at 7 30 p m as the first Iowa screening of a 50 minute colored film. W J Stevens pastor.

Iowa W. J. Stevens

Associate Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Schedule

At Associate Presbyterian Church Basil McBee leads 10:00 Bible school 11:00 Morning worship with the theme Following Jesus and 7:00 Evening worship.

Bible School Jesus Basil McBee

Country Churches Morning Worship and Meeting

Morning worship at 9 50 a m Sunday school at 10 30 am Sermon topic Keys of the Kingdom There will be a congregational meeting after the morning service Everyone urged to attend Milo J Phillipi pastor

Valley Milo J. Phillipi

Cotter Presbyterian Church Services and Youth Event

Cotter Presbyterian invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A youth fellowship meets at 7 p.m. A charity film show at 80 features Our Own and the Modern Version of the Prodigal Son. Freewill offering. Everyone welcome.

Cotter Presbyterian United Presbyterian Church of Ainsworth

Salem Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Morning worship at 9 45 a m Sunday school at 10 45 a m Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 1 30 p m Everyone welcome Thomas Nelson is minister.

Thomas Nelson

Layman's Day Morning and Evening Worship at Local Church

Sunday school at 10:00 am led by Kenneth Cuddeback with Faith Louise Bauer as pianist. Morning worship at 11:00 am under lay leader Frank B. Kleese assisted by F Loyd Bauer and Troy Forinash. Evening service in the Methodist church features Youth Fellowship at 6:38 led by minister Tae R. Vernon Pike.

Faith Louise Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Jane Stephens Frank B. Kleese F. Loyd Bauer Troy Forinash R. Vernon Pike

Sabbath services and events at Baptist association church

Sabbath school at 10 a.m. with a topic Standards for Kingdom Citizens. Morning worship at 11 a.m. themed King Cyrus Stirred up Spirit. Evening service at 7 20 p.m. with Rev. Pike. Associational Young People meet Wellman Sunday evening with a cooperative supper at 6 20 p.m. All churches unite for evening services. all invited. John McDowell superintendent Hiram Phillips pastor.

King Cyrus Methodist Church Pike Wellman Churches of the Baptist Association Christ John McDowell Hiram Phillips

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday Schedule

At Grace Hill Moravian Church Sunday 9 45 Sunday school and 11 00 morning worship led by Pastor Floyd A Smith with Max Waterhouse as Sunday school superintendent.

Grace Hill Moravian Floyd A. Smith Max Waterhouse

Standards for Kingdom Citizenship Sermon Series at Ainsworth Church

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday school 10 a m on standards for kingdom citizenship. Public worship 11 a m features Jane Addams sermon in the final quartet singing by Fred Pfeifer Burke McCreedy Jess L Tomlinson. Memorial organ pieces Ivory Palaces Like Silver Bells Immortal Praise. Lawrence MYF 6 30 p m Confirmation class 4 5 p m.

Jane Addams Adeth Colburn Fred Pfeifer Burke McCreedy Jess L Edwin Tomlinson Correne Edmondson Ivory Palaces Gabriel Silver Bells Marshall Lawrence Myf

Ainsworth church announces Bible classes and worship

Ainsworth United Presbyterian invites all ages to 10 a.m. Bible classes and an 11 a.m. worship service with soloist Mrs. Littlewood. At 6 30 p.m. Pioneers and YP G U meet. Everyone is cordially invited. William N. Littlewood, pastor.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian G. U William FE. Littlewood

Faith programs and church events in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian invites families to Bible school with the topic The Standards of the Kingdom and a class for every member. Morning worship and a children's story sermon are planned. A two part message on Loyalty to Christ's Church concludes with a conference on evangelism at Columbus City United Presbyterian.

Federated Presbyterian Bible School Christ's Church Columbus City United Pres

Combined Church Schedule Highlights Community Services

The Federated Presbyterian and Methodist congregations announce a week of services. World Day of Prayer is set for Friday March 4 at 3:00 at the Methodist Church with all‑denomination invitation. Lay Workers and ministers meet, youth groups gather, and a Can You Do Without Christ message is planned. The Federated Presbyterian church hosts a union service with participants listed.

Byterian Church Y. P. Fellowship Christ The Methodist Church Daniel Knox Ford Schooul Leso A. Om Federated Presbyterian Church Ray Rathmell Howard Anderson Barbara Rathmell John McNeill Joseph Jones Clarence Lowe Myral Smith Joe Hien Clifford Ott

Joyvee California Inc Dissolved by Unanimous Consent

Notice states Joyvee California Inc an Iowa corporation dissolved by unanimous consent of all incorporators and officers on February 22 1949 as no stockholders existed since no stock was issued dated February 22 1949 signed by W H Joyce Jr president S M Haskins Jr vice president and R Gingrich secretary treasurer.

Joyvee California) Inc Iowa Ary W. H. Joyce S. M. Haskins. Jr R. Gingrich

Brucellosis Highlighted as Major Public Health Threat

Among diseases spread from animals to humans brucellosis ranks with sleeping sickness and rabies as a top public health threat. It notes brucellosis as a serious concern alongside the other two diseases.

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