Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs William James Observed
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William James of 302 South Second Avenue Their life together began in Wales and they later moved to the United States settling in Des Moines Oglesby Mystic and finally Washington An ailing mining career led James to shoe repairing and store ownership Their family includes one son John Samuel James of Washington one grandson five grandchildren and one great grandchild They celebrate quietly with a Sunday family dinner nine attendees with no public festivity planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
South Second Avenue
Troedhyrin
South Wales
James
Sarah Pugh
Dawlais
Mr. James
St. Helens
Lancashire
England
Thomas Beecham
America
Des Moines
Enterprise
Oglesby
Ill
Mystic
Church of England
Presbyterian Church
John Samuel James
Washington
Wales
William
Fred James Price
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Old Country
Plan Card Social at St. Mary's Hall Riverside
Riverside plans a card party at St. Mary's Hall on Monday January 24. Sponsored by thirty St. Mary’s parish families, it is the fourth card social of the winter with bridge euchre and pinechle. Prizes and a door prize will be awarded. Refreshments after the games. Vincent Clear is general chairman and Joseph P. Quinn secretary.
Lexington Ladies Postpone Meeting
The Lexington Ladies Aid society will meet at the Everett Huber home Thursday January 27 instead of January 20. Mrs Ira Huber will be assistant hostess. There will be election of officers and members are asked to bring a favorite recipe.
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Lexington
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Everett Huber
Ira Huber
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs
Saturday W R C meeting at 2 pm in G A R hall. Monday White Shrine card party at 2 15 pm in Masonic Temple. Bible department meeting at 2 30 pm led by Mrs Mary Genkinger. D of W potluck supper at 6 30 pm. Tuesday Handcraft section 1 at 2 30 pm at Mrs Vernon Carter 309 West Second Street. Wednesday Harmony club annual dinner at Manford Wilcox home with bring your own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
Masonic Temple Bible Dept
Mary Genkinger D
W. Potluck
Vernon Carter
West Second Street
Harmony Clupy
Ion Manford Wilcox
Servier
Mission Circle Studied India At Prairie Flower Meeting
Mrs. C. E. Strong hosted the Prairie Flower Mission circle with Mrs. Rene Warner as assistant. A potluck noon dinner preceded a program featuring India readings by leaders, with Mrs. Minnie Knupp substituting for the absent assistant. Mrs. W. D. Booth led a brief business session deciding to add new books to the reading contest list. Fifteen members and several men attended the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
C. E. Strong
Rene Warner
Eva Mouser
Jesus Saves
Timothy
India
Minnie Knupp
Gladys Benson
K P Hall and Berkhoff Cleared in 2853 Case
Local records list K P Hall and P Berkhoff connected to case numbered 2853. Court documents show actions filed and outcomes pending. Officials note ongoing proceedings and potential resolutions in the near term.
Idabel Wheeler and Kenneth Johnson Wedding in Muscatine
Idabel Wheeler of Oakville and Kenneth Johnson of Columbus Junction were married Wednesday afternoon in the First Christian church parsonage Muscatine with Rev. Thomas Foglesong officiating. The couple will reside nearby.
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Columbus Junction
Idabel Wheeler
Oakville
Kenneth Johnson
First Christian Church
Muscatine
Thomas Foglesong
Daughters of Union Veterans Present Red Brick School Flag
The D of V presented Red Brick school, south of town, a new silk flag for the room. Mrs. H A Dougall presided with Mrs. W RB Dupuis and three members attending. Martha Birka accepted with a speech as Nellie Wiley teaches. students sang patriotic songs. The event coincided with Washington township spelling contest.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
H. A. Dougall
D. of V
W. RB. Dupuis
Frank Gobble
E. M. McConaughy
Della Miller
Dupuis
Poison Pen Letter Defined in Historic Context
An anonymous letter described as a poison pen missive damages reputations and causes harm, highlighting how such corrosive communications threaten individuals and communities in early discussions of letters with harmful intent.
Grand ma Beck to celebrate 94th birthday in Kalona
Kalona residents gather for Mary Ann Baylor Beck known as Grand ma Beck who turns 94 on January 15 at her Kalona home. Born January 15 1844 near Stanton Virginia she moved to Iowa at age eight and has lived in Kalona since 1884 with eight children, five still living.
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Kalona
Grandma Beck
Mary Ann Baylor Beck
Christia Bavier
Stanton
Virginia
Iowa
Shueyville
Johnson County
D. H. Beck
F. P. von Draska
Victor, Ta
George
P. J. Juff
Nellie
Birthdays and anniversaries mark busy day in town
Among today’s celebrations are birthdays for Mrs. S. J. Boyd, Mrs. John Krotz of Highland, James Chalupa of Kalona, Mrs. Charles Churchill of Valley, Oleeta Stewart, Mrs. Joln Lasek, Mrs. Harry Sizer, Margery Ann Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville, Herman Doran of Washington, and Thomas Hugh DeVarman of Olds. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson observe their wedding anniversary, and a golden wedding is noted for Mr. and Mrs. William James of 302 South Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Boyd
John Krotz
Highland
James Chalupa
Kalona
Charles Churchill
Valley
Oleeta Stewart
William James
South Second Avenue
Joln Lasek
South Highland
Harry Sizer
Margery Ann Cherryholmes
Crawfordsville
Herman Doran
Washington
Thomas Hugh DeVarman
Olds
Crawfordsville Churches Plan Young People's Day Observance
Sunday school at 10 led by Mrs. Alma Johnston, worship at 11 with communion and reception of members and baptism of children and adults. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Missionary society meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ftta Buxbaum and N P F Chapman, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Johnston
Christian Endeavor
the Missionary Society
Ftta Buxbaum
N. PF. Chapman
United Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Week Ahead
The United Presbyterian Church schedules a 10 am Sabbath school led by Mia Ida Wooley and a morning worship with communion. A communion meditation titled Patr takers is planned. Preparatory services begin Friday at 8 pm with Rev E E Voss preaching. Everett Davis leads a 7 30 pm planning week event and a union service with youth and music. Prayer meeting follows on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Thursday afternoon the women's missionary society meets with Mrs F J Maxwell. Mrs Gladys Twinam leads. N G Webster is pastor.
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Mia
Ida Wooley
E. E. Voss
A. Teme
Everett Davis
Women's Missionary Society
F. J . Maxwell
Gladys Twinam
N. G. Webster
Methodist Episcopal Sunday Services and Union Meeting
Public worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. Epworth League at 6 30 p m led by Rex Widmer. Union service in the United Presbyterian church. Foreign Missionary society meets Thursday after a dom at the parsonage conducted by pastor E F E Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
J. W Rich
Epworth League
Rex Widmer
United Presbyterian Church
Foreign Missionary Society
E. FE. Voss
Church of Chest Reads Deepening Spiritual Life Schedule
The Church outlines worship and study opportunities for spiritual culture similar to public services. Featured sermons include The Foundation of Faith and The Great Surrender with weeklong evening services led by Rev. Arthur Atack and music by Mrs. W. H. Carter and Edna M. Klein.
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C A. Nicholson
W. H. Carter
Vernon H. Carter
Life Lesson Sermon Set for Sunday in Christian Science Churches
Services on South Iowa Avenue at 11 o'clock Sunday invite the public to the Life Lesson Sermon in all Christian Science Churches. The Golden Text from John 1:1 and 4 stresses the Word as life and light. The Lesson includes Bible quotations and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
Worning
Christian Science
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Baptist Church Opens Doors For All Faiths
The church invites all to join services starting with 9:30 a.m. Bible school and 10:45 a.m. Divine worship. Evening programs include a 6:30 p.m. young people meeting and a 7:30 p.m. gospel service with sermons and special organ music. Rev I. Fredmund pastoring with Mrs M C Carstensen directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Long
Beethoven Offertory
Ashford
Prince of Peace worship service schedule urged this Sabbath
The column invites all ages to attend church services next Sabbath with morning and evening worship. It lists Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services with themed talks, a YMCUS youth meeting, and midweek class led by the pastor. Special music includes organ preludes and anthems by Neidlinger, Rossini, and others, under Bishop William M. Nichol Jr. and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Christ of Galilee
Bible School
Jesus
Paul
Christ
School of Prayer
House of God
Rogers
Zion
Heeser
Ralph Kleese
Neidlinger
Marek
Rossiviventing
Rubenstein
Auber
Couldrey Marion George
William M. Nichol, Jr
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Bible School and Worship Services Announced
Bible school 9 30 a m with classes for all ages and welcome. Worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sermon topics The Call to Reality and Jesus Answers John the Baptist Christian Endeavor at 5 p m Intermediate society led by Mary Dreckmier topic Stealing or Drifting Senior society 6 15 p m to be announced Music includes organ preludes serenade and anthems with solos and postludes by listed performers. Minister F W Eastwood presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Vernon Witting
Jesus
John the Baptist
Mary Dreckmier
Abeta Mae Dowell
Christ
O'Hara
Epiphany Lutheran Services Emphasize Faith Against Darkness
Trinity Lutheran invites with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Divine worship at 3 30 p m via WMT KSO and coast to coast network. The message proclaims Jesus Christ as light over fear, offering salvation and comfort against death and worry. Visitors welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
WMT Kso
Jesus Christ
God
Epiphany Sermon and Family Devotions at New Haven Baptist
The New Haven Baptist Church outlines Epiphany themes of light and salvation led by Pastor Theodore C. Meibohm. A Sunday sermon on The Child in the Arms of Jesus will be followed by a family altar demonstration and booklets Our Glorious Savior for January 16 to March 1. Sunday school teachers meet at 6 30 p m January 16 with subject Oriental Americans Our Friends. Visitors welcome. M L Dewey pastor.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Theodore C. Meibohm
New Haven Baptist Church
M. L. Dewey
Ainsworth U P Communion Service and Sermon Schedule
Ainsworth U P announces 11 o clock Communion led by Pastor S Fred Sharpe with Bible school at 10 a m. Service includes Communion meditation This Bread Preparatory services Saturday at 2 p m. Sabbath 6 30 p m Inter mediate U P Co U 6 30 led by Cass Megdelsen. Preaching 7 30 Marks and his Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth U.P
S. Fred Sharpe
Bible School
Cass Megdelsen
Marks
St Pauls Evangelical Church Service Schedule
Valley Sunday school at 10. Morning worship at 11 15. Young People's League at 7 30. Carl W Klein is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Young People's League
Carl W. Klein
Weekend Visits And Socials In Stringtown
Mr and Mrs Murray Reeser of near Bloomington Illinois spent a weekend with J J Rieh and family in Stringtown. Multiple local families hosted gatherings, Farm Bureau meetings were attended, and telephone service post price hikes affected many farmers in the town.
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J. Rieh
Stringtown
Murray Reeser
Bloomington
J. J. Rieh
Rex Swan
Ethan Brooks
Paul Mast
L. H. Rinner
Farm Bureau
Crawfords Ville
Albert Graber
Lester Alliman
Ernest Jones
J. T. Wenger
Esther
Gilbert
Raymond Rich
Stewart
J J. Rich
P S. Graber
Bessie
Jake Widmer
Emery Leichty
Ora
Orpha
Mabel Graber
Joe Widmer
Elmes Graber
S. C. Witmer
Havre
Dave Graber
David Allen
Sam Nebel
Four Square Gospel Sunday Services and Guest Speakers
The Four Square Gospel invites all to Sunday school at 9:30 and Morning Worship at 10:45 with a missionary drama at 6:15 and Crusaders at 7:30 led by guest Rev. Harry Fosberg. Midweek prayer meetings, Bible study, and preaching times are listed, with tonight's guest Rev. Russel Boyles from Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Four Square Gospel
Crusaders
Harry Fosberg
Russel Boyles
Ottumwa
Iowa
W. J. Stevens
Washington Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Morning worship begins at 9 30 A M with Sunday school following at 10 20 A M. The service and classes indicate a typical weekend church program in Washington.
End of Preaching Mission Week at Local Church
The last week of the preaching mission begins Sunday with church school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 45 led by Dr Atack with the theme The Church at The Maximum A children's sermon follows. A fellowship hour for young people is at 5 30 with refreshments then a Palestine curios talk by Dr Potter at 6 30. An evangelistic service at 7 30 features Dr John Wesley Potter with the subject Threefold Com-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Atack
Palestine
Potter
John Wesley Potter
Bible School Time Change Announced at Country Church
The church moves Bible school to after the preaching service for the winter. Worship and communion at 10:00, Bible school to follow at 11:00 with Howard Benn as superintendent and Verven H. Carter as pastor. Come next Sunday to try the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ible School
Howard Benn
Verven H. Carter
Prairie Flower Baptist Church Events Announced
The church invites members to Bible school and worship service with a noon basket dinner followed by the annual congregational meeting in the afternoon. A full attendance is requested by Pastor KE Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Baptist
Strong
New Haven Baptist January Services
New Haven Baptist Church schedules January 16 services with 10 a.m. Bible School and 10 a.m. Worship service led by the Pastor. A sermon will be delivered during the worship hour. The record notes an address for the stenographic report as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
New Haven Baptist Church
Mrs Joe Lambert of Rubio Improves After Illness
Rubio residents note improvement in Mrs. Joe Lambert after illness. Arthur Lambert was called to Keota for his mother Sunday evening. Van Gabby moved from Fairfield hospital to the home of his sister near Hopewell. Ernie Miller returned from Ottumwa after weeks with relatives. Wanetta Fitch visited the Pleig home. Walter Fritchen hauled corn to Rubio for H A Luithly.
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Rubio
H. A. Luithly
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