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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1938

Page

3

Demonstration on Reading Noted by Lincoln PTA

Lincoln P T A members heard a reading demonstration with Frances Gable teaching the fourth grade. A E Atchison spoke on the new building project for the kindergarten and sixth grade. A junior high student entertained children while mothers watched. A donation to the milk fund was made and the February meeting was moved to the evening with fathers as guests.

Lincoln P. T. A Frances Gable A. E. Atchison

Hanson Hosts Informal Dinner Party at Clara Barton Home

Mr and Mrs Ed Hanson entertained eight guests at a 7 o clock buffet dinner last evening at 120 Clara Barton. Afterward the group played Lexicon at two tables. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orville Elder and Dave, Mr and Mrs S W Livingston, Mr and Mrs R L Livingston and daughter Mable.

Ed Hanson Clara Barton Orville Elder Dave S. W. Livingston R. L. Livingston Mable

Dorcas Society Meets at Mennonite Church in Wayland

Wayland on January 28 Dorcas Society members hosted a program at the Mennonite church basement with Devotional led by Mrs. Clara Neff readings by Mrs. Joe Wittris and Clara Neff a poem by Mrs. Grace Eicher and a solo by Mrs. Segel Wenger plus missionary news from Mrs. Jake Roth and Mrs. H. L. Wyse Refreshments were served. Sunday School Party hosted by Mrs. Helen Graber and Mrs. Fred Klopfenstein at the Klopfenstein home featured guests including Max Leichty Carol Graber Warold Graber Mildred Klopfenstein and Rev. Kenneth Neuenschwander.

Wayland C. K. Schantz Mildred Schlatter Mary Earnest Anna Ficher Doreas Society Mennonite Church Clara Neff Grace Eicher Joe Wittris Segel Wenger Missionary News Jake Roth H. L. Wyse Helen Graber Fred Klopfenstein Klopfenstein Max Leichty Carol and Warold Graber Mildred Klopfenstein Kenneth Neuenschwander

Mrs A M Baker Visits Daughter in New Haven

Mrs A M Baker visits her daughter Mrs Marion Smith in New Haven helping with quilting. Dr Sartor was called to Merle Statler home to treat Mrs Statler and son Marvin who have flu. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Laudermann visited at the Marion Smith home. Afternoon callers were Beulah Thelma and Lois Lowry. Clarence Rathmel bought the McCormick Deering tractor from Mrs Mabel Hessac. Mae Janecek spent Tuesday afternoon with Ireta Smith.

Marion Smith New Haven A. M. Baker Sartor Merle Statler Mabel Heck Mae Janecek Tressay Ireta Smith

Miller Family thanks for support during illness and loss

The Geo Miller Family expresses gratitude for floral offerings, sympathetic remembrances, and other aid during the sickness and death of their son and brother, noting the comfort these acts provided in their sorrow.

Geo. Miller

New Manuscript From Edgar Rice Hurroughs Set for Feb 15

Edgar Rice Hurroughs has turned over his new manuscript The Lad and the Lion to publishers. The book is scheduled for release on February 15.

Edgar Rice Hurroughs

Social Calendar Highlighting Local Club Events

Friday Friendship club and families join a co operative dinner at Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hall with two dishes to pass and table service. Monday card party at Masonic Temple 2 30 p m Mrs Mary Genkinger hosts. Tuesday DAR meeting Elizabeth Dawson address and Friendly Social Club afternoon. Handcraft session at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Sidney Moore and Priscilla luncheon hosted by Mrs Ed Sullivan and Mrs A E Atchison at 714 East Second Street. Wednesday Women of White Shrine sew 1 4 pm Masonic Temple Brine need les and thimbles.

Davis Sisters Odd Fellows and Rebekahs O. F. Hall Masonic Temple Aabiccanaak Mary Genkinger D.A.R Elizabeth Dawson East Jefferson Street Frank Macon Sidney Moore North Fourth Avenue Priscilla Clupy Ed Sullivan A. E. Atchison Sullivan Home East Second Street White Shrine

Many Happy Returns Birthday Notes Across Community

George P. Madden of Brighton turns 84 today after migrating from Virginia in 1855 and retiring in 1918 as a farmer and stock buyer in the Three Quarter Century club. Mrs. Amos Stout Jr. also celebrates a birthday along with Joan Fields nine years old. Other local celebrants include Will Mitchell Nyle Bailey Arelen Churchill and Florence Koenig.

George P. Madden Brighton Virginia Iowa Three Quarter Century Club Joan Fields J. W. Fields Will Mitchell Nyle Bailey Sunset Arelen Churchill Valley Florence Koenig Riverside

D A R Meeting Set For Dawson Home Tuesday Evening

Dau ghters of the American Revolution will hold a regular meeting at Elizabeth Dawson’s home 314 East Jefferson street Tuesday at 7 30 p m Hazel Siberts will present Old Town Roads Trails and Markers and roll call will identify Interesting Spots in Iowa Delegates to the continental congress in Washington in April and to the state conference in March will be elected Plans for the Washington birthday party February 22 to be hosted by Mrs S S Livingston are on the agenda

Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Dawson East Jefferson Street Hazel Siberts Iowa Continental Congress Washington D. C

Mrs Lloyd Arnold Hosts O G T Bridge Club

Mrs Lloyd Arnold hosted the O G T Bridge Club at her home. Two tables played bridge with prizes to Mrs Dale Denison high score Mrs Harvey Waggoner traveling and Louise Wasson low. Guests included Mrs Phillip Wanerus Mrs Boyd Humbie and Miss Wasson. Mrs Rodney Arnold assisted and will host the next meeting in three weeks.

Lloyd Arnold Dale Denison Harvey Waggoner Louise Wasson Phillip Wanerus Boyd Humbie Miss Wasson Rodney Arnold

Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Monday Evening

The Knights of Pythias lodge announces a meeting on Monday at 7 30 p m in the hall. Members will be assigned work in the rank of knight and urged to attend.

Knights of Pythias Lodge

H J Club Meeting At Mrs Shalla House

Fourteen members and three guests attended the H J club gathering at Mrs Blanche Shalla’s home yesterday. They visited and worked on a quilt for the hostess, and a two course buffet luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs Glenn Miller Mrs Clara Fisher and Jean Kurtz. The next meeting will be in three weeks at Mrs Ed Kallous home.

H. J. Club Blanche Shalla Shalla Club Glenn Miller Clara Fisher Jean Kurtz Ed Kallous

Neighbors hold surprise farewell pot luck gathering

Neighbors gathered at the Howard Fisher home Friday evening for a surprise farewell pot luck. Elmus Brendeman won the high score for men and Berna dine Soukup won for women. Ed Beranek and wife had low scores. Present were John Horax family, Joe Sonkup family, Ed Beranek family, Elmus Brenneman family, Hubert and Junior Malichky.

Howard Fisher Elmus Brendeman Bernadine Soukup Ed Beranek John Horax Joe Sonkup Elmus Brenneman Hubert Junior Malichky

Oscar Knot from Nebraska Visits Albert Maas Home

Mrs. A Rogers of Wellman and Oscar Knot of Karney Nebraska visited at the Albert Maas home in Kalona on Thursday night. Knot is returning home from travels through Mexico Texas and New Mexico. The piece notes local visitors work and farm tasks and includes various names and small community events.

Bernice Maas Washington A. Rogers Wellman Oscar Knot Karney Neb Albert Maas Wayside Inn Kalona Milton Maas Oscar Knox Charlie Brown Andrew Rovers Miller Bryan Swift Fred Mouser Ward Benson Allison Maus Harold Allison the International Co McGraw Roy Downes Wif Mrs. Pease

Young People Lead Union Sunday Services in Crawfordsville

Sunday School at 10 led by Mra Alma Johnston with worship at 11 as Young People's Day. Youth conduct the service except for a short pastor sermon. Special offering for youth work. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m at the manse. Union service at 7:30 p m with sermon Our Advocate. Heb 9 24. Union prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p m. N F Chapman pastor.

Mra Alma Johnston Christian Endeavor N. F. Chapman

Sabbath Services Announced for Sunday

10 a.m. Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley superintendent. 11 a.m. Morning worship with theme Love That Constrains. 6:30 p.m. Y P S C U meets under leader Mary Eagar. Pastor N. G. Webster.

Ida Wooley Me. Y PP. C. U Mary Eagar N. G. Webster

Church activities schedule for Sunday

Church school at 10 a m with J W Rieh as superintendent public worship at 11 a m with sermon by the pastor Epworth league at 6 30 p m union service in the Presbyterian church led by Rh B Voss pastor

When the House Was Crowded in Mark’s Gospel

A sermon outline on Mark 2 1 12 centering on the palsied man’s healing and his sins forgiven. It emphasizes faith healing, immediate conversion, and the danger of critics who demand signs.

Jesus God Jesus Christ Christ

Da Vinci Describes Parachute Concept in 1495

The article notes Leonardo da Vinci conceived a parachute and described it in 1495, highlighting the Renaissance artist's foresight into aerial descent devices.

da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci

Religious service and Christian Science lesson plans

SCHURCHESE Services announced at 11 oclock Sunday on South Iowa Avenue with a Love theme for the Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The Golden Text from I John 4 16 and Bible citations from Matthew 10 1 5 7 8 are cited along with selections from Science and Health. Anthem by Choir Organ postludes and offertory are listed with church officers and pastor Rev I Fredmund.

South Iowa Avenue Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus Heaven

St Paul’s Evangelical and AME Church Service Times

Washington Morning worship at 9 20 am Sunday school at 10 30 am Carl W Klein Pastor AM Church Sunday school 9 45 am Worship 11 am A special invitation is extended to all to attend these services W M Berry Pastor

ST. Paul's Evangelical Washington Carl W. Klein A. M. FE W. M. Berry

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL SERVICES ANNOUNCED BY PASTOR

Robert Stevens returns from Los Angeles to lead church services with sermons More Precious than Gold Sky Lights and Taking the Second step. Sunday schedule includes 9 45 a m Sunday school 10 45 a m morning worship 6 15 p m Crusader 7 30 p m Evangelistic service Tuesday and Wednesday midweek meetings 7 30 p m Bible study and prayer meeting. W J Stevens pastor invites all to attend.

Robert Stevens Los Angeles Crusader W. J. Stevens

Open Doors to Christian Education at Presbytery Service

Presbyterian Bible school at 9 30 a m under Vernon Wittin with worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m The evening service led by the Young People Christian Endeavor society The Senior society will host the evening service Music includes Bach Protheroe Handel and Guilmant selections with Miss Fr Miner and others assisting Mrs Henry S Shields directs with Fr W Eastwood as minister

Presbyterian Bible School Vernon Wittin Christian Endeavor Society Intermediate Society Joan Michels Shelley Guilmant Protheroe

Worship Service and Evening Sermon Schedule

Readings and events outline a Sunday worship day with Bible school at 9 30 a m led by superintendent C W Long. Worship at 10 45 a m includes a pastor delivered story and sermon The Most Dramatic and Pathetic Story Ever Told. Evening services at 7 30 p m feature sermon Is It Well With Thee With Thy Husband With The Child and music selections.

C. W. Long Chil- Aaren Tepic Lloyd Fredmund Margaret Votruba Wayne Kendrick Jongieres

Open Window Sermon and Great Texts at Methodist Church

The Methodist church invites all to Sunday services with a full schedule. Activities include church school at 9:30 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. The sermon, Ye Must Be Born Again, and musical offerings by organists and choirs accompany the day.

Methodist Church Atack Epworth League Rockwell Smith Offertory

Young People Day Planned with Evening Service Theme

The last Sabbath of January marks Young People's Day with a 6:30 p.m. youth meeting inviting parents and youth supporters, followed by a 7:30 p.m. evening service led by the young people on the theme When we Worship. Sabbath school at 10:45 a.m. emphasizes Bible study and the sermon The Soul's Centuries of Progress, inspired by ideas from the Chicago World's Fair.

Chicago Hermann Loud Dvorak Mabie Livingston Sally

Holy Fellowship and Souls in Danger Sermons at Church

The church invites the public to Lord's Day services with 9:45 Bible school and 10:45 Communion and Worship. Sermon titles are A Holy Fellowship and Souls in Danger. C A Nicholson supervises the social and programs. Vernon H. Carter is pastor.

Christ Church Christian Endeavor C. A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School At 9 30 A M

Sunday church program reads Trinity Lutheran hosts a 9 30 a m Sunday school session with likely activities for parishioners and children. The readable fragment suggests a morning service outline and ongoing religious instruction.

Bible class and worship schedule at Lutheran church

The Lutheran church announces 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship and 3:30 p.m. The Lutheran Hour on WMT and KSO with Dr. Walter Maier speaking on Prayer and The Well of Living Water. Visitors welcomed. Thursday 8 p.m. Sunday school teachers meet 8 p.m. Fellowship Evening includes Europe travel reels. Holy Communion in morning service. Preparatory service 10:15. Theodore C. Melbohm, Pastor.

Wmt Kso Walter Maier Jesus General Fellowship Committee Europe Louie Schroeder Wm. Daub Theodore C. Melbohm

Country churches schedule for Sunday services

Valley Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:15 a.m. participates in local church activities with regular weekly times.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Sunday Services

The church offers Bible school at 10:00 p m with classes to fill the community need and worship services at 11:00 a m preaching the Word. Pastor C EB Strong leads the congregation in a peaceful morning gathering.

Prairic Flower Baptist Strong

Weather suspends services. next Lord's Day planned

Weather and road conditions prevented services last Lord's Day. If conditions improve, regular services will be held next Lord's Day with 10:00 Worship and Communion, 10:45 Bible school. Howard Benn superintendent Vernon N. Carter pastor.

Bible School Howard Benn Vernon N. Carter

Abide With Me hymn authored by Rev Henry Lyte

Rev Henry Francis Lyte wrote the hymn nearly a century ago in England. He dictated the hymn to his daughter after realizing his final sermon and died soon after. Berry Head parish house, where he lived, remains preserved as a memorial.

Henry Francis Lyte Brixham England Berry Head

The Deers Leap and Leap Mechanics Explained

The National Bureau of Standards notes that a deer will complete a leap if initial force is sufficient, remaining alive or dead, unless external force like a bullet slows it or a change in position causes a different landing on the far side.

National Bureau of Standards

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Lincoln Mr., Mrs. Hanson Amos Stout, Jr Dawson Pillsbury PLOUR Nebraska Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Methodist Harold L. Lundquist Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Ea Es Christian Science Churches Weneundau Thompson Wyara Wehsichsichdhahr Barker W. &. Bond Charles McConnell I. Fredmund Stebbina FR. Miner MM. Fisher Messers G. Moore J. L. Hughes Waring D. Leffler L. Murphy G. Miller J. Hughes Handel Henrys. Shields Fr. W. Eastwood Methodist Episcopal Arthur Atack Lewis Warren Edna M. Klein Young People’s Service Onward Christian Soldiers Jou Ccceswesscce Pruyn-Hall Helen Holden Bill Walker Frances Stewart Merle Simpson Stewart Bell Bob Masson T Will Ruth Stewart Naseessoe Roberts Thomas Gray Church OF Christ Trinity Lutheran Potene Rosamond Pinchot Long Island Miss Pinchot William A. Gaston Harry Neigher Bridgeport, Conn Marion Bergeron America Neigher Marion Bergeron Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley Pleasant Hill
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