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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

3

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Tweeten Home

Mrs W M Tweeten hosted ninety members and two guests of Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid yesterday afternoon. Rev W F Krueger spoke on the Lutheran hour urging listening this Sunday. A short business meeting followed with refreshments by the hostess assisted by Mrs Al Godard. Guests were Mrs Godard and Mrs W F Krueger of Wellman.

W. M. Tweeten Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society W. F. Krueger Lutheran Hour al Godard

Mildred Woodburn Feted at Farewell Party

Elizabeth Irwin Edna Mercer and Helen Levis hosted a farewell party for Mildred Woodburn last night in Miss Irwin and Miss Mercer’s apartments. Thirty six guests attended a playful train themed evening with Lexicon Chinese checkers and rummy in separate rooms and prizes at each table. A gift was given to Miss Woodburn who departs soon for a new position in Cedar Rapids.

Elizabeth Irwin Edna Mercer Helen Levis Mildred Woodburn Miss Irwin Miss Mercer Irwin Woodburn Cedar Rapids

Announcement for church supper Monday night

A church announces a Monday night supper featuring country sausage butter syrup coffee pancakes or waffles and pie. The notice includes a time placed at 5 34 and a local code 28408 for reference.

Willing Workers at Mrs Davis Home in Crawfordsville

Presbyterian Willing Workers met at Eben Davis home for devotion readings by Alma Johnston and poems by Havergal plus a solo. Georgia Williams led the business meeting. Circle No 2 served refreshments as quilting blocks were discussed.

Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church Eben Davis Alma Ohnston Frances Ridley Havergall Georgia Williams Ladies Aid Ladies’ Aid The Methodist Church Voss Mr. Howard Mra Lowe Nel Fletcher Rose Moorhead Daisy Huber Fach N. G. Webster

Card of Thanks from Don Huber

Don Huber thanks neighbors and friends for help during his illness and hospital stay and for visiting him during the past weeks.

Don Huber Haw

Open letter urges humane society to aid animals in Iowa

A Washington reader pleads for animal welfare, recounting a gas-stun truck incident with hogs and the lack of legal remedy. He criticizes local apathy, asks if cases like this can be addressed, and offers to join humane groups to protect animals.

Iowa Humane Society

Birthday Celebrations Reported in Kalona Community

Mrs Irvin Kelley and Norma Grady celebrated birthdays on January 6 with a pot luck dinner hosted by Mrs Grady. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Irvin Kelley Richard Neila Ann Patty Larry and others with Ark. visitors Alpha Club host Mrs H V Snodgrass led Monday program on Movies with three guests present Helen Fry Reagan Adams and Gordon Engatrom.

Kalona Irvin Kelley Norma Grady Grady Fuesta Richard Ed Kern Neila Ann Patty Larry L. E Strickler Sherwood J. B. Grady Mary Colleen Alfred Dean HH. L. Grady Lamont Kelley Cleola Grady Francis Strabala Ark Alpha Club H. V. Snodgrass Helen Fry Reagan Adams Gordon Engatrom

Sermons and Music at Local Church Sunday Services

The pastor leads morning and evening sermons on Romans and verses from the Presidents with a midweek service. Special music includes organ preludes and choir pieces by University Baptist Church and Iowa City church groups, with multiple soloists and a fine musical program.

University Baptist Church Iowa City Elmer E. Dirks Baptist Missions Philip Sorenson Leanna Wood Gillette Beeemblossom John Beemblossom Kathryne Beemblossom Donald and Vernon Beemblossom Power Jesus Cramer Iowa Ciuy Baptist Choir Jack Org T. C Cavatina’ Raff Jack Borg J S. Bachoe Noir

Christian Science Services Set for Sunday Morning

Sunday services at 11 o clock at the church on S lowa Ave will present Life as the Lesson-Sermon topic for all Christ Scientist congregations on January 15 1939. The Golden Text is Proverbs 12 28 and includes citations from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

S Lowa Ave Withlie Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Methodist Sunday Services and Evening Sermon Schedule

An earnest invitation extends to all to worship. Sunday includes church school at 10 40 a m, morning service with Dr Arthur Atack on The Man Who does No Miracle, Epworth League cabinet and youth meetings, and a popular evening service. Midwest service Wednesday at 2 40. Music by organ and soloists accompanies the liturgy and hymns.

Wits Arthur Atack Epworth League Atack Washington Dean Eminens

Hi Ho paints patriots as loud in moments of provocation

The sage of Chinatown, Hi Ho, notes that some men mistake three cheers on the slightest provocation for greatness, a critique of performance over substance. He frames patriotism as more than loud displays.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Baptist Church Invitation for Worship and Bible School

A Baptist church invites readers to worship every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Bible school classes for all ages led by C. W. Long. Morning worship features a Bible picture story for children and a sermon on Christian giving. Mrs J Beemblossom and three children will speak.

C. W. Long Mre J. Beemblossom Essag

Associate Presbyterian Bible Study Schedule

The church offers Bible study sessions at 9:16 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Worship services are at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Malcolm serves as pastor.

Malcolm

Trinity Lutheran Morning Service and Sunday School

The Trinity Lutheran Church announces a morning worship at 9 A M with Sunday School at 10 16 A M led by Rev Krueger Pastor. The address lists 277 UF as the location reference.

Rev. Krueger

St Pauls Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical announces worship at 9 40 am on Sunday followed by Sunday School and Young People's League meeting at 7 pm led by Pastor W. Klein in Loguaem.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Washington Loguaem Learte

A M E Sundays School and Worship Schedule

The A M E Sunday School meets at 10:00 a.m. with worship at 11:00 a.m. and a sermon later in the day. The church invites beachers and friends to attend, with prayers held Thursday evenings and next meeting at the parsonage.

Tae Pam Jan. Seth H. R. Crayton A. L. Preston

Country Churches Schedule at Haskins

On Sunday the regular Worship Service will be at 9 30. The Church School meets at 10 30. Weekday Bible Class time and place to be announced after the morning service. Pastor N P Chapman presiding.

N. FP. Chapman

Ainsworth United Presbyterian to Ordain New Session Member

Ainsworth United Presbyterian will ordain a new Session member during Morning Worship at 11:00 a m on January 16 1954 led by Rev Karl Megdelsen The Sabbath School begins 16:00 a m with no evening service expected attendance aims to rise for the ordination and matell of the new member Y P C WV.

United Presbyterian Karl Megdelsen Matell

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Schedule

The pastor KE Strong invites all to worship at Prairie Flower Baptist Church with Bible school at 10 00 a m and Divine worship at 11 00 a m. A cordial welcome is extended to the community.

KE. Strong

Four Square Gospel Service Schedule at Tavernace

A church notice outlines weekly services led by Pastor Rev. W. J. Stevenn at the Tavernace venue. It lists Sunday worship at 9:30 am and 11:00 am, Crusader groups at 6:00 pm, Evanglistic Service at 7:30 pm, Wednesday prayer meet at 7:00 pm, and Friday services at 7:40 pm with a special Friday event featuring a Fairfield delegation attending.

Sunuay Denovs Ing Worsnip Aries A Crusaaer Golo P. Im Evangustic Briday Fair Field Messeg W. J. Stevenn

Church of Nazarene Sees Growing Attendance

The Church of Nazarene reports steady growth in its Sabbath School and services. Pastor James K. Morris invites all to join worship at 10:00 a.m. and 7:46 p.m., with evangelistic service evenings for spiritual help.

Sabouta God Ruth Lisoa James EK. Morris

Bible School and Worship Services Schedule

Supt John Applegate welcomes all to Bible School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages. Worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Morning theme Building a church and evening Lost Riches. Christian Endeavor at 4 p m Intermediates and Young Peoples Group at 6 20 p m.

Bible School John Applegate Lost Riches Christian Endeavor Young Peoples Group

Mid-Winter Communion Service At Union Methodist

Westchester morning worship with sermon and communion at 11:00 A M urges all members to attend if possible. Union service in the Methodist church at 7:40 P M led by Pastor J B Pollock.

Bible School Methodist Church J. B. Pollock

Unclear Event Prompted by January 22 Reminder

Fragmentary note recalls a planned gathering on Sunday January 22 at 11 a.m. It mentions expectation for someone to meet with “your people” and emphasizes a time related cue. No additional names or places are readable.

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Sunday Services 1939

Bethel and Cotter churches announce January 15 1939 worship with New Year Communion and reception of children and new members. Sermon theme What is Worship from Isaiah 6 1 15 invites all, with directions to contact the pastor or elders.

House of God

Bethel Church Services Highlight Peter Life Study

Bethel The Family Church hosts Sunday School at 10:00 for all ages focusing on the life of Peter. Morning Worship and Communion follow at 11:00. Cotter Friendly Church offers 10:00 Sunday School using the Transfiguration in Peter. Evening Worship with baptism and reception is at 7:20 led by Rev. Merle Arthur Robeson.

Peter

New Haven Baptist Church Extends Call to Rev Mrs Dewey

The New Haven church extends a call to Rev Mrs M L Dewey to serve as pastor through the fiscal year end and she has accepted. Plans are made to expand the church work while noting recovering children from whooping cough and their Bible school attendance. Next Sunday Bible School at 10 00 A M and morning worship at 11 00. sermon titled Profit and Loss from Matt 16 26. The Young People presented new hymn books to the church.

New Haven M. L. Dewey Bible School Howard Mangold Llioo

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Sabbath Services

In Crawfordsville churches, Sabbath School meets at 10 with Ida Wooley as superintendent, public worship at 11 featuring the Lord's Supper and a sermon on Why Communion. Preparatory services Friday at 7 40 led by Rev Robeson of Cotter. Community invitation extended.

Ida Wooley Robeson Cotter Yy. PF. CC. U Junior Missionary Society

St Paulos Angeli cal Valley Sunday Worship Schedule

Valley church service notice lists morning worship at 11 15 and Sunday school at 16 00 led by W Klein with a title mastur notations.

Sunday School and Methodists Events in Washington County

A four year school trend chart was prepared by W. Kieh superintendent. Activities include Kyworth League and Junior League at 6.4, Union service at 7.90, and an Exceeding lUbbotsnens evening at 7:30. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Jack Howard with Leader Mrs. Meek. A special Methodist meeting at M EB Church Washington on Jan 25 at 6:80 p.m. features Mr. Dow tan crott speaking on Church Finance. family night for all Methodists.

W. Kieh Jack Howard Meek M. EB Washington MY. Dow Tancrott All Methodists of Washington Coun

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

The morning service at 11 o'clock features music and a sermon on The reward for hard service led by Superintendent Eugene Stephens. Sunday School begins at 1 AM with Sees Christ's Glory. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at 6:00. Dorin Kahott is the Senior Evening worship reader for 7:30 with The Signes and Signals as the sermon topic.

Eugene Stephens Dorin Kahott

West Chester Methodist Sunday Services and Events

The West Chester Methodist church schedules morning worship at 11 and 13 am with Pastor George C. Pennington. Frank Kleese elected superintendent. Epworth League meets at 6 30 led by Florence Stout on Building friendships. Evening service at Methoulat church with Rev Pollock. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. Dow Bancroft to preach Jan 22. district superintendent urges advertising EE Dow Bancroft four messages.

George C. Pennington Frank Kleese Epworth League Florence Stout Methoulat Church Pollock BE. Dow Bancroft Dow H Baucroft

Church Activities Schedule for Sunday and Week

Sunday morning Church School at 10 with classes for all ages. Morning Worship at 11. Christ in Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 in the evening. Union Service at 7 30 at the M E Church. Wednesday Church Night at 7 40. Friday January 20 regular meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society. N C Chapman pastor.

Christ In Endeavor Society Bhase M. E Woman's Missionary Society Chapman

Radio Chart of Religious Services Featured Broadcasts

A dense listing of radio religious programs with stations, times, and kilo watt figures. It includes Cedarholmes W. iM. T., Boone Family morning slots, Wilson WOC, Chicago Hum bold Park Tabernacle programs, and multiple other church oriented broadcasts across weekdays and weekends.

Kalona Notes From Whabingtion K of C Meeting

Kalona residents report B Grady Joe and Ardell Pleper attended a Knights of Columbus meeting in Whabington Monday evening Reagan Adams returned from a business trip to Georgia Mrs Bierwart’s sister-in-law illness required care in Ainsworth Brigham Fraser and Margaret Ann Pry mentioned as local items Care for Margaret Ann Pry at the children’s hospital improving somewhat

Kalona B. Grrady Joe Ardell Pleper Whabington Reagan Adams Kanne Georgia Hidwell Brighton Mre Bean Biewart Ainsworth Hawkins Mire Frans Strabala Stuttgart Ark Cedar Rapids Margaret Ann Pry Childrene Homital

Mt Pleasant Production Credit asks stockholders Jan 19

Mt Pleasant Production Credit Association will hold a stockholders meeting January 19 at the Hragelton hotel starting 11 am. Walter Moehn, Des Moines county farmer and president, chairs the session with two directors to be elected for three years. R A Steffenameter will present the financial statement. Since 1933 the co op has made about 85 loans totaling 650000 across several counties. Current directors include Carl Bentainger Donnellson Arthur Peterson Rome EF B Nelson Douds and John Jenkins Columbus June thom.

MT. Pleasant Washington, Louten, Jefferson Henry Des Moines van Buren and Lee Counties Apna Mt Pleasant Hragelton Hotel R. A Steffenameter Treacher Mt Pleaant Credit “Co-Op Mr Moehn Carl Dbentainger

Mrs N G De Harpart Reported Very ill After Stroke

Crawfordsville report of Mrs N G De Harpart of Winfield who suffered a stroke last Thursday and remains very low. She is the mother of Henry De Harpart, a well known local. Mr and Mrs A B Orris visited her Friday. Mrs J H Jones and Helen Huston visited Walden Smith home Mediapolia Monday.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Jan N. G. de Harpart Winfield Henry de Harpart A. B. Orris J. H. Jones Helen Huston Walden Smith Mediapolia Mon Uy

Tax Commission Details Medicine Bottle Levy

The National Consumers Tax commission reports that the cost of a bottle of medicine includes taxes at multiple stages of production and marketing, with 172 taxes levied across the process.

National Consumers Tax Commission

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