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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1938

Page

4

Epiphany Sermon Highlights Universal Savior Theme

The church plans divine worship at 8:30 a.m. and Bible class at 10:30 a.m. The sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 centers on Jesus as the Universal Savior beyond Jewish boundaries. Visitors are welcome. Walther League meets Wednesday. Ladies' Aid gathers Thursday at Mrs. C. Harry Anderson’s home.

Wmt-Kso Christ Walther League Ladies’ Aid C. Harry Anderson Theodore C. Meibohm

Washington Morning Worship and Sunday School Details

Washington church schedules morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school follows at 10 30 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads services and sermons in the local congregation.

Week of Prayer closes with church services and youth event

The Week of Prayer ends with a 7:30 p.m. church meeting led by Elders E N Stewart A L Duensing and D N Anwyl with the theme With Christ in the School of Prayer pastor's message How Much More A Sabbath School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 45 a m feature What Does My Religion Really Mean to Me A 6 20 p m Y P C U meeting invites Christian youth Evening Worship at 7 30 p m presents The Sword of the Spirit plan and music including organ preludes and multiple anthems by Neidlinger Grieg Hamblen and Parry Ruth Stewart soloist

E. N. Stewart A. L. Duensing D. N. Anwyl Christ School of Prayer Bible School Chrisan Neidlinger

Organ Prelude and Anthem Concert at First Church

Organ Prelude and Schubert Anthem titled Universal Praise performed by Meyerbee. Whittington postlude Marche Modianaie and organist William M. Nichol Jr with Carolyn Hamilton directing music and Helen Harvey at the organ.

Meyerbee Whittington William M. Nichol, Jr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Stereoptican address to be shown in Wellman church

Dear Sirs please announce a stereoptican address with pictures on the screen. It will be given Sunday evening Jan 9 at 7 30. All are invited Sunday school at 10 00 a m sermon at 11 00 a m M L Dewey pastor.

Wellman Washington Journal L. Dewey

Associate Presbyterian Bible Study Schedule

The Associate Presbyterian Church lists Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. Worship with preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Y P Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Rev. A. M. Malcolm is the pastor.

Associate Presbyterian A. M. Malcolm

We Look Forward to a Year of Growth at the Local Church

The congregation promotes a hopeful year with brighter worship and service. All members and visitors are invited to next Lord's Day services including 9 45 Bible School 10 45 Communion and Worship 7 30 Evening Worship with baptismal service. Annual meeting next Wednesday features officer installation and department reports.

Christ A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Preparing for a Life of Service at Bible Church

At 10:00 a.m. Bible school presents the lesson Preparing for a Life of Service. Divine Worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Full attendance is desired to help arrange the church annual meeting led by Pastor Cc. E. Strong.

Cc. E. Strong

Sunday Service Schedule with Pastor Carl W. Klein

Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein announced for the church service.

Carl W. Klein

Friendly church invites community to Sunday worship hours

A local church invites all to set aside Sundays for study and worship. The program includes 900 Bible School at 10:00 and worship with communion led by Vernon H. Carter, pastor, and Howard Benn, superintendent.

Bible School Vernon H. Carter Howard Benn

W Chester Baptist Church Bible School and Services

The West Chester Baptist Church announces Bible school at 10 with Walter Leet guiding the Bupt. Morning worship and sermon at 11. Union services at 7:30 p.m. Stephen A. W. Mabain will preach. A cordial welcome to all.

W. Chester Baptist U Walter Leet Union Stev A. W. MaBiain

Midwinter rally and church services at Ainsworth church

Pastor Fred Sharpe invites a Sabbath school rally and church services at Ainsworth Utah. Bible school 10 am Worship 11 am sermon Paying the Price. Junior and Intermediate sessions scheduled with youth classes and guidance for those out of step with church work. Everyone welcome.

Ainsworth Ut Fred Sharpe P.c. WU

1938 License Drive Aimed at Youth at Local Church

Church notices urge young people to obtain licenses within 20 days while inviting all members of the A M E Church of Washington to a preaching program. Sermon titled Where Dwellest Thou opens with 7 30 preaching hour. W M S group met at Mrs Sands home with Mrs Simkins for Glad Hand activities.

A.M.E. Church of Washington W.M.S A. E. Sands Glad Hand Everett Simkins

Crawfordsville Churches Bible Schedule and Union Services

Sunday school at 19 o clock led by Mrs Alma Johnston superintendent preaching at 11 o clock Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m union service at 7 30 p m services nightly all week except Saturday with communion on the following Sabbath Willing Workers meet Tuesday afternoon Pastor N F Chapman directs activities

Alma Johnston Christian Endeavor N. F. Chapman

Sabbath Services and Union Meeting Announced

At 10 a.m. Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley followed by an 11 a.m. Morning worship with a sermon on "The Exalted." An evening 6:30 p.m. Y P C U session led by Carol Hanna titled "What Is Most Important." A union service will be held at the Presbyterian church with Pastor N. G. Webster.

Ida Wooley Christ C. U Carol Hanna Presbyterian Church N. G. Webster

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School and Services

The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 with J. W. Rich. Communion service at 11. Epworth League gathering at 6 30 p m. The Ladies Aid will meet at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. E E Voss Pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School J. W. Rich Epworth League Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid Will E. E. Voss

Circular on Motor Vehicle Law Sent to Schools

Des Moines announces distribution of a circular outlining the new state motor vehicle law as it applies to school buses. Miss Agnes Samuelson, state superintendent, says the circular answers six questions on construction equipment lighting and operating of school buses and general highway regulations prepared by deputy superintendent Fred L Mahannah.

Des Moines Agnes Samuelson Fred L. Mahannah

Gypsy Moths Placed in Massachusetts After Storm Breaks Case

Destructive gypsy moths were released in Massachusetts over sixty years ago when a storm opened a packing case of insects used in silkworm experiments, letting them spread.

Massachusetts

Prairie Center Community Notes Reach Across Soon

Social notices from Prairie Center list six o clock dinner guests at the Carl Sehneider home and visits to Tom Stirling and William McGinnis households. It notes Mrs McCartney’s improving health and extends sympathy on the death of Mrs Charles Bikin.

John Milburn Underwood Carl Koehler Edmie Koehler John Koehler George Koehler Roy Foss Donald Malcolm Montgomery Tom Stirling Bob George Lord Marion Sheetz Marlene Don Wyth M. M

Registration Penalty Looms for 1938 in Washington County

Washington County faces a slow car registration pace with 1,612 of 2,068 vehicles registered by February 1 last year. About 3,500 cars still unregistered for 1938, and penalties after February 1 will add a dollar daily. A March 15 delinquent list goes to the sheriff for enforcement. Past day registrations were notably low with 62 licenses issued.

Washington County

Hawthornes Visit Riverside Relatives from Idaho

Mr and Mrs Charles Hawthorne formerly of Riverside Idaho now living near New Meadows Idaho visited Riverside and Iowa City area relatives including his sister Mrs Joseph H Linsley The Hawthornes long noted shoe salesman turned rancher shared tales of Alaska and Pacific coast trips during the Iowa City Lone Tree sojourn The gathering also included John H Younkin family and several local Notables.

EsteNe Crutz Riverside Charles Hawthorne New Meadows Idaho Iowa City Lone Tree Joseph H. Linsley Hawthorne Riverside High School Pacific Coast Alaska John H. Younkin Everett, Verne Alan Harold Glenn Fannie Meeks William Ingram Mary Hartzler Mary Mapel Roy Flynn

Joint ceremony honors Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges

Miss Verena O Conn er, guest in Kalona, returns to Des Moines to study beauty culture after ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs William OConnor. Mrs Catherine Lintz of Washington spends the week visiting at her sister's home.

Oddfefow Rebekah Kalona Verena O'Conner William Oconnor Des Moines Catherine Lintz Washington

Nine New Cars and Trucks Licensed

Five new cars and four new trucks were registered at the county treasurer's office in the past week. Owners and vehicles include Tom Karr Wellman International truck Eclipse Lumber Co Kalosa Chevrolet truck Elmer Neis Wellman International truck Wehrle Motor Co Wellman Ford 2 door Mrs Edna Ruebsam Washington Plymouth 2 door Mrs J M Lloyd Washington Chevrolet deluxe town and Farmer Implement Store Washington Chevrolet truck Fred Zeiglowsky Ainsworth Chevrolet sports sedan Mrs J D Rab enold Ainsworth Chevrolet town sedan.

Tom Karr Wellman International Truck Eclipse Lumber Co Kalosa Chevrolet Elmer Neis Wehrle Motor Co Ford Edna Ruebsam Washington Plymouth J. M. Lloyd Washingham Chevrolet Deluxe Town && An

Wellman News Brief Sees Family Visit and Illness

Mr and Mrs L C Miller visited at the Fritson home during New Year’s day in Wellman. Mrs Cecil Graham, not a training instructor, was seriously ill Monday and could not attend school. The severity of her illness remains undiagnosed.

Martha Adams Wellman Amd L. C. Miller Fritson Cecil Graham

Ravenous Cats on Sydney Island Strike Fear on locals

A Sydney island between Fiji and Hawaii hosts hordes of ravenous cats, descendants of feral WB felines. The cats were linked to a plantard combat rats incident that ruined copra stores, impacting Mrs. M. J. Wilkinson and her husband.

Sydney Sydney Island Fiji Hawaii Secopra

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