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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
3
O. E. S. and Masonic Order members gather for joint and separate installations. Officers for 1937 are named for the Eastern Star and Masons, with Leila Steiner honored and a program including music, refreshments, and a study club meeting noting wildlife conservation.
McLellan store girls and their escorts were guests at a shower last evening hosted by Mrs. R. E. Roberts and Mrs. J. Pease at Roberts home. Honoree Mrs. Charles Biewen received Fostoria glassware. About sixteen to eighteen guests attended with games and refreshments served.
Mrs August Klett formerly Miss Lucille Minick became the guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by her sister in law Mrs Raymond Minick at her home last evening Nine guests attended and spent the evening hemming tea towels for the bride while she received many nice kitchen gifts Mrs Aiken Reynolds helped with serving
Today's club gathering featured Miss Marie Overholt as hostess. Irene Alsip reviewed 1936 news and Frances Bonnichsen spoke on The Statue of Liberty After 50 Years. The Littl Light Bearers and Sewing Club met at various homes. Joint installations for Silver Leaf Rebekah and Odd Fellows set for January 19 at the IOOF hall.
D. HH Wallingford age 82 today. long time resident and 1906 retiree now at 315 South avenue C. Three Quarter Century club member. Also today birthday for Mrs. Harry Dickerson now in Des Moines, plus Frank White Marie Vondra sek Joe Sonkup and Stanley Mangold marking birthdays.
Announcements note Irene Lehlan of the ready to wear department at Grahams has a birthday today. The West Chester Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening January 12 with installation of officers balloting and other business. All members urged to attend.
Margaret Stivers will lead the program at the Alm Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathering next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Wisie Long 117 West Washington Street. Supper, served at 6 95 p m, will follow the usual plan.
Xerxes staged a prolonged fair lasting 180 days to showcase the might and reach of his vast empire. The event highlighted monumental architectural designs and imperial achievements to impress visitors and rivals alike.
In Philadelphia known as the Quaker City only about one in a thousand residents are Quakers. The article notes the discrepancy between the city’s nickname and the small share of Quaker adherents among its population.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown warns that truth requires patient effort and may provoke danger from those who wish to keep hidden facts. He emphasizes caution and perseverance in pursuing veracity amid hidden agendas and opposition.
Mrs Frank Carter spoke on weaving arts and crafts at the P E O Chapter 1 meeting at Mrs Ralph Dougherty's home. She highlighted Grant Wood from the University of Iowa and his work while Mrs Dougherty showed African boy handcrafts including weaving leather work and ebony and ivory carving. The chapter marks its 52nd anniversary with a February 6 dinner for the B I Lis.
Mrs John Shahla hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Charles Shalla home eight miles north of town for the recently married Mrs Duane Shalla. Twenty ladies attended, playing banco with high prize to Mrs Will Prebyvl and low to Mrs John Sahlla Jr. Recipes and advice were shared as gifts were given, followed by pink and white refreshments.
The White Way club met Tuesday at Miss Pearl Smith’s home with most members present. Officers elected were Pauline Stewart president Blanche Foriash vice president Nellie Booth secretary and W B Rittenhouse treasurer. A New Year resolutions contest followed with refreshments served by the hostess and alternates. An oyster supper is planned for Saturday evening January 2 at the W O Ralston home.
Mrs. Joe Hradek Jr and Darrell visited Edd Wades Saturday. The Fairview Aid society met with Mrs. Henry Berger. Bill Hanley has a cow from Henry Karnes. George Wrights are here to discuss renting the Denker farm for another year. Mrs. Wright is the late Will Denkers daughter.
Fossil evidence shows the Oregon grape, the state flower, inhabited the region about 30 million years ago. The finding highlights the plant’s ancient presence in Oregon and contributes to understanding local flora history.
The Christian Science Church on South Iowa Avenue schedules a Sunday 11 AM service with Sacrament a Bible school at 4:45 AM led by Clarence Logan, worship at 10:45 AM, sermon on The Kingdom of God at 7:30 PM, and a Week of Prayer concluding with a Communion service at United Presbyterian Church. The program includes extensive readings from the Bible and Science and Health with readings, special music, and a baptismal presentation Saturday morning.
The Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m focusing on John 1 29 51. Morning worship at 11 explores Gods Merit System. Crusader youth at 6 30 and evangelistic service at 7 30 titled Loot a Coin a Sheep a Son. Special service at the Tabernacle tonight with a sermon. Everyone is welcome.
Pastor Rev. A. M. Malcom leads morning Bible study worship and preaching with a sermon titled The Joy of Christian Fellowship. Evening service starts at 6 20 with a Y P meeting followed by worship and preaching. Let us make this a good day.
St Pauls Evangelical in Washington conducts morning worship at 30 dollars. Sunday school begins at 10 50 led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
Morning Bible school at 5 30 a m for all ages with worship at 10 45 a m communion and sermon at 7 30 p m titled Near Living Worshipful services announced. Christian Endeavor at 6 pm with intermediate society led by Dr F W Eastwood topic Tha Bible different from other books. 6 15 p m Senior society led by Doretha Snyder on Resisting Dishonesty and Vicious Advertising. 6 15 p m Young ladies Bible study class Isaiah 19 21 taught by Miss Alma Scott. Music includes organ prelude solo Just for Today and other selections by Steve D Boyer J Applegate L D Pearton J L Hughes. Mendelssohn evening organ Bereeuse. Eastwood minister FP W Eastwood.]
A church notice invites attenders to feed the soul with the Bread of Life. Sunday: 9:30 Sunday school led by C. W. Long, 10:45 morning worship with a sermon on Casting Bread upon the Waters, 6:30 Young People, 7:20 evening sermon on Nehemiah, midweek Bible study and prayer at 7:30 led by M. C. Carstensen.
The United Presbyterian Church announces Morning Worship with the Week of Prayer for preparation and a special devotional service on Saturday at 2 20. Babies may be presented for baptism at the Saturday service. An invitation to participate in all services is extended.
Church announces a full day of services with morning worship at 10 45 led by Pastor theme Values the World Cannot Give or Take Away Evening service at 7 30 featuring sermon Why Not Try You and assorted music by organ and choir led by Arthur Atack minister Mrs Lewis Warren music director Edna M Klein organist and local quartet members.
Reports show year 1936 marked by general church work and all bills paid except for a missionary society balance of 1 cent. Attendance was low due to bad weather and crowds. Installation of officers postponed to Sunday morning with a special service planned.
Trinity Lutheran invites visitors to 9:30 Sunday school and Bible class 10:30 Divine worship and 7:00 Vespers. The sermon focuses on John 1 36 51 and the fulfillment of Messianic promises. The piece emphasizes faith in Christ as the key to God’s pleasing sight.
The study reviews En och from Genesis 6 24 noting parallels with Elijah and Jesus who were taken bodily to heaven. Questions and life lessons are drawn from his unusual history for Thursday’s Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs Axel Anderson at 709 N Marion Ave with Mrs Anderson and Mrs Louie Schroeder as hostesses. Theodore C Metbohm pastor.
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. worship service at 11 a.m. Sermon delivered by Pastor A. M. Be. League meets at 5:30 p.m. Rev. W. M. Berry serves as minister.
St Pauls FP Church Valley lists Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 15 a m with Pastor Carl W Klein and a sermon text Therefore thus will I do unto thee O Israel and because I will do this unto thee prepare to meet thy God O Israel. Communion Sunday Jan 17 preparatory service Jan 16 and a cooperative church supper Jan 12. The Glad Hand met and total Thank Offering of 79.85 reported.
The message invites all to morning worship at 11:00 and a union service at 7:30 P M Rev A W McBlain will preach A cordial welcome to all J BR Pollock Pastor
10 a m Sunday School 11 a m worship 6 30 p m Epworth League 7 30 p m Joint service with Baptist and U P at U F P Church Pastor to preach 2 00 p m Wednesday Bible class at parsonage New Sunday school officers 1937 Supt Roy Turnipseed assistant supt Mrs Florence Bauer secretary Martha Stout assistant sec Francis Booth treasurer Ruth Haffen librarian Keith Stewart assistant librarian Lafe Stout Jr chorister Helena Neffinegger pianist Mary Luers assistant pianist Mrs Bernice Stancer program committee Ruth Griggs chairman Mrs Milo Delong
Mrs. Homer Porter notes new officers took office on January 3 and pledged a fresh approach. They urge members to attend during unfavorable weather, adopting the slogan When the weather is unfavorable make a special effort to attend. Pastor A. W. McBlain.
Dr F W Eastwood of Washington will preach at 930 Sunday morning at the Crawfordsville church with Sunday school to follow. The Willing Workers meet at the church Tuesday afternoon for a work meeting.
Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley at 10. The morning worship at 11 features a sermon by the pastor. Evening program at 6 30 presents Y P C U with Lorene Taylor and Donald F E Zimmerman serving as ministers.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at 109 A. M. W. Rich, supt, holds 11 A. M worship with a sermon The Forgotten Christ by the pastor. Epworth League meets 6:30 P. M with Forrest McNeil president and Walter Rich devotional leader. Evening united service at 7:36 P. M with sermon Choosing The Happy Life. Midweek Prayer Wednesday Jan 13 at the Methodist church led by C. W. Cochran.
Wellman reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raynard Starke named Helen Anungusta with mother and baby thriving. Another birth, a son to Mr and Mrs Cleo Moothart, formerly Berpetee Sitler. Local obsequies for Mrs Clarissa Hicks attended by relatives from Des Moines North English and Iowa City among others. Rev Pantheon presided with Diana Coffey singing.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown warns that generous aims to civilize others may provoke conflict as a nation prides its own intelligence and acts impetuously.
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