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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1923

Page

5

Invitations Issued for Am os Chapter De Molay Event

Society notes list several local club meetings and social events. Invitations were issued for a De Molay function at the commercial club next Tuesday, January 9. The Farmer Union 67 held a Friday meeting with recitations by Dale Fuhr Donald Kerr Mary and Willa Briley. The B B club enjoyed an all day sewing session hosted by Mrs. Herman Petratz. The Harmony club met January 6 at Mrs. Howard McCreedy's to study home nursing and plan the annual January 13 luncheon. Diamond club participants hosted Mr. and Mrs. West for card evening with a chicken luncheon. Rebekah club and Poinsettia Club gatherings reported with refreshments and light entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. King’s friends connected with Rock Island were noted.

Amos Order of de Molay Commercial Club Farmera Union Number 67 Young America B. B. Club Herman Petratz Win. Powell the Harmony A Ye Howard McCreedy Maonford Wilox George Masson Mme Lander Ken Diamond Club Tom West

Community Socials Highlight Local Hosts And Guests

A surprise Wednesday evening welcomed Mrs. King, a new city resident recently recovering from illness. The Friendly Bible class gathered at Mr and Mrs Frank Sage for games and a violin recital with oyster stew served by Mrs Howard Sitler. The Second United Presbyterian Women met at Mrs J W Bairds with Miss Ella Gordon leading talks by several members.

The Baptist Church Frank Sage Howard Sitler Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church J. W. Baird Ella Gordon Fred Stewart F. D. Bauneister Harvey Week Dr. Davie

Thought for the Day Tack Analogy

A short aphorism compares a man to a tack, noting he can advance only as far as his own thinking allows. The quip reflects a self limiting mindset and emphasizes mental boundaries over external constraints.

Courage Always Admired in Virtue and Vice

A quotation attributed to Dr. Johnsen frames courage as a valued trait essential to virtue, honored even when linked with vice. The reflection emphasizes courage as a universal virtue across moral contexts.

Johnsen

Women Operate Over Twenty Five Million Acres of Farms

In the United States a large number of women manage farms with more than 25 million acres under their control. The trend highlights growing female participation in agricultural leadership and farm operations nationwide.

United States

Rust and Corrosion Causes Global Losses in Billions

Across the world iron and steel industries lose an estimated one third of annual output to rust and corrosion amounting to about 2.5 billion dollars each year.

Combination of Head and Heart in Friendship

The passage says friendship blends intellect and emotion. A person with only intellect lacks true friends, while one with a large heart but little intellect may gain respect but not deep friendship. True friendship grows from both mind and heart working together.

Advertisement for Mahomed Osman Hair Cutter Col. Not Quite What He Meant

An Indian paper prints an unusual ad offering hair cutting and shaving services. It promises careful work with sharp razors and no irritation. A curious claim declares the operator a trial soliciter.

Alme Mahomed Osman

Presbyterian Sabbath School and Worship Schedule

The notice lists a 10 o clock Sabbath school a 11 o clock public worship and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 led by Pastor W G Robb. Officers and Sunday school board are urged to submit written reports. Evening subject Child Christ With the Doctors in the Temple Luke 2 49. Morning topic Passing Thru Life Blindfolded Matt 20 20.

Peformed Presbyterian Christ Matt

Christian Science Chapel Sunday Service

Sunday worship at 11 am features the sermon titled God with golden text from Deuteronomy 4 39. The scripture urges to know and consider in heart that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath.

Cheristian Science

Sabbath and Worship Schedule Meld for Sunday

Sabbath services listed at 9 45 p m and 11 09 a m with morning worship and Bible study on Psalms. Evening activities include Christian Endeavor at 6 p m and a Psalm lesson. no evening service or Wednesday prayer meeting due to unity with the First Church.

Christian Endeavor First Church

New Year Service Welcomes 1923 at Sunday School

An all day church program outlines Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am and a sacramental service with new members. Florence Brookhart leads the New Year service with Miss Mabel Morton for Epworth league and an evangelistic 7 pm service with music and a sermon on Welcoming 1923.

Florence Brookhart Epworth League Mabel Morton

First United Presbyterian to Hear Dr J T McCrory

Dr J T McCrory of Pittsburgh will preach at both services on Sabbath at eleven morning and seven evening. Public invited to hear him. Music planned for preaching services includes organ preludes antiphons offertories anthems and a quartet. Read Union choir directed by Carolyn Hamilton with Helen Harvey as organist.

First United Presbyterian J. T. McCrory Pittsburgh Anne Coenane E. d'Evry Pus Morris Shelley Miss Hamilton

Sabbath Services At First United Presbyterian Church

Sabbath school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m sermon by Dr J T McCrory of Pittsboro evening service at 7 pm special music and stirring song service every evening prayer meetings announced on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday mornings all are cordially invited Pastor Arthur R Oates invites Presbyterians to attend services and events

J. T. McCrory Pitttsboro First United Presbyterian Church First U. P Arthur R. Oates

A M Fb Chapel 615 Sc Ave C Services Notice

The A M F B Chapel at 615 Sc Ave C led by Pastor Jones invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 am preaching at 11 00 am general class at 12 50 noon A C E League at 6 30 pm evening worship at 7 30 pm Miss Florence Hall leads the league and Mrs Emma Black oversees Sunday activities A mite missionary meeting by Fannie Coppin Friday at 2 pm January 12 at the parsonage Stewardess board meets Thursday at 2 30 pm all members invited A C EX board meets Thursday night at 7 pm at the parsonage

Sc. Ave C P. Jones L. A. P. Jones Evangelist Emma. Black A. m A. C. E. League Florence Hall Church of God Fannie Coppin Mite Stewar Ess Board A. C. EX Foard

Right Spirit in the Observance of the Lord's Supper

Pastor M. R. Regan outlines Sunday worship with Lord's Supper observed during the service. Evening topic is Choosing For the Sake of Personal Advantage. Sunday worship at 10 55 a m. Echoes at 9 30. B Y P U at 6 00. Evening service 7 00. Wednesday prayer 7 30. We invite you.

M. R. Regan

Ontario peat bogs may be developed for fuel

An interim Ontario committee reports peat from Alfred area bogs can be turned into commercial fuel. A plant of 10 000 short tons per season could produce peat fuel at 4.48 dollars per ton, or 3.50 dollars with longer days, delivering to consumers at about 10 dollars a ton. Anthracite costs 15 to 20 dollars delivered. A strong local market exists and demand is growing.

Toronto Ontario Dominion Alfred Ont

Cave of Enormous Depth Reported in Norway

A vast cave in Prederikshall, Norway, is described as 10,000 feet deep. The report highlights its immense vertical extent and asks for cautious exploration given the extreme depth.

Prederikshall Norway

Waterproofing Canvas With Paraffin Method

Advice describes using a mixture of paraffin and gasoline to seal canvas. Soak the fabric in one part paraffin to four parts gasoline, then hang to dry. Warns to keep away from fire during the process.

Sunday church services and talks at County Churches

10:15 Sunday school and 11:30 public worship announce Dr. Al corn unavailable due to health. Mrs. Casselman leads service and presents "A Sunday in New York City." 9:30 to 10:45 Sunday school includes layman's meeting report by Miss Moore. 6:45 prayer meeting and study of the American Negro led by Miss Moore, followed by 7:30 public worship with Mrs. Casselman discussing "Leadership."

Dr. Alcorn Mre. Casselman New York City Kansas City 0. Moore Miss Moore Casselman

No preaching services next Sabbath at Methodist church

Evangelistic meetings cancel regular worship as a new year begins. Members are urged to attend Sabbath school at ten o clock to reorganize classes and invite friends to participate in upcoming Sunday services led by superintendent W E Leet.

Methodist Church W. E. Leet

Revival Services At West Chester M E Church

Revival meetings continue this week led by Pastor C D Nash at West Chester M E Church. Next week Rev A P Breneman and his wife from Oskaloosa will take charge, with services scheduled to continue through January 21. All are invited to attend.

West Chester M. BE C. D. Nash A. P. Breneman Oskaloosa Cc. D. Nash

Pettit to Begin Tenth Year at Pleasant Hill Church

Pleasant Hill Pastor Rev. B. W. Pettit starts his tenth year leading the Pleasant Hill Christian church next Sunday. The outlook for this old church remains steadfast as services resume in January.

B. W. Pettit Pleasant Hill

1923 Year Ends Bright With Church Message

The Toric church notes a bright year end with a 16 00 school session and 11 00 morning preaching on the subject Approving Ourselves as the Ministers of Good. An evening sermon at 7 30 titled Retrospect and Prospect bids friends to make 1924 the best and happiest year for every home and heart, as wished by minister B. W. Pettit.

Toric B. W. Pettit

Adoption of Ethics Code by American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers announced a code of ethics for its about 20 000 members, with plans to extend to the entire engineering profession over 200 600 engineers. It urges loyalty to country, personal honor, fairness to contractors and workers, and public welfare, prohibiting betrayals of confidences and unethical advertising.

New York American Society of Mechanical Engineers National Engineering Societies Mechanical Engineers

Sun's Immensity: Three Hundred Thousand Earths Fit

The article notes the sun's vast size by stating that about three hundred thousand Earths could be contained within it. It emphasizes the enormity of the star and its capacity.

Earth

Stray Bit of Wisdom by Goethe

A fragment quotes Goethe on wan manners reflecting inward likeness observed by an intelligent observer.

Wan Goethe

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