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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1937

Page

3

Sidney Moores Entertain State Bank Personnel

Bank personnel and spouses attended a social event at the Washington State bank with a post dinner program in the lobby. Mrs. Sidney Moores hosted women at a three course dinner while Mr. Moore hosted men at North Side cafe.

Washington State Bank Sidney Moores Mr. Moore North Side Bea Moore Martha Ann Mace Mrs. Moore Valentine Place Fayers Bank Washington State Melvin Gin- Berich Robert Stevens Bertha Reinert Betty Hamil Samuel Wittmer Walter Winchell Lewis Warren Evening Journal Glen Barclay Moore Lee Holland Charles Barclay

Lincoln pupils perform playlet at P T A meeting

The Lincoln School second grade presented a musical playlet at the P T A gathering in the kindergarten room. Miss Ruth Stewart directed the performance and Mrs Darrell Ross led the lesson on Parents Children and Schools with topics on environment legislation and public schools. The next meeting is planned for February 25, an evening session inviting fathers.

Lincoln School Ruth Stewart Darrell Ross

Bea Wilson Visits Parents During Iowa Vacation

Bea Wilson, a University of Iowa student, is spending a brief break between terms at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson home.

Bea Wilson University of Iowa Mrs Lawrence Wilson

Social calendar items and club notices list

Friday Jolly Good Tuners dance at 2 60 p m Rendezvous with guests Mrs Lloyd Lytle 403 East Main Street U and I club supper at 6 p m Mrs Robert Dawson 1114 Bd Main Street Monday Golden wedding anniversary open house 2 to 4 p m Mr and Mrs John Shalla 1134 South Iowa Avenue Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Bible department 2 30 p m Mrs J C Boica 321 South Marion Avenue Music dept 7 45 p m Mrs T C Meibohm 415 West Third Street Chapter Y TPT business meeting Woodman hall Friendly Social club afternoon Mrs Frank Mayhew 415 West Washington Street Wednesday Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society 7 30 p m Nurses Home M E general Aid meeting 2 30 p m decorational planning Afternoon Literature dept 2 30 p m Mrs R G Cherry 323 East Washington Street Tuesday Royal Neighbors meeting

Ninetenth Century Club Lloyd Lytle East Main Street U and I Club Robert Dawson Main Street John Shalla South Iowa Avenue Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Bible Department J. C. Boica South Marion Avenue Music Dept T. C. Meibohm West Third Street Woodman Hall Frank Mayhew West Washington Street Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Will Millee M. E. General Aid R. G. Cherry East Washington Street Royal Neighbors Meeting

Birthday wishes mark several local anniversaries today

Local readers note birthdays for Louise Wasson Alvin Shebeck Mrs Mildred Van Dyke John Kenneth Patterson Miss Mary Horak who lives in South Highland Catherine Jean Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Morris of Ainsworth Bobby Olds son of Mr and Mrs Marion Olds 623 W Madison age 7 Jimmie Young son of Mr and Mrs Farrel Young Crawfordsville also celebrating today.

Louise Wasson Alvin Shebeck Mildred van Dyke John Kenneth Patterson Mary Horak South Highland Catherine ‘Jean Morris Hugh Morris Ainsworth Bobby Olds Marion Olds W. Madison Jimmie Young Mrs Farrel Young Crawfordsville

H J Club Elects Officers for Year and All Day Quilting

The H J club held an all day meeting with a potluck and business session. Officers chosen for the year include President Mrs John Shalla Jr, Vice President Mrs EB J Kallaus, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Jesse Shalla, and Reporter Mrs Dewey Weeks.

E. J. Kallaus Ed Prebyl H. J. Club John Shalla, Jr EB. J. Kallaus Jesse Shalla Dewey Weeks Joe Knotek Ed Beranek Joe TeBockhorst Merritt Reiner Kate Shalla Miss Shalla Mary Birka Charles Kaliaus Joe Kern

Kolah Club Votes Funds for Flood Relief

At a Kolah club meeting hosted by Mrs. L. D. Quinn, members discussed a Farm Bureau clothing lesson led by Mrs. Flo Cherry and voted three dollars to the Red Cross flood relief fund. Guests included Mrs. Walter Kyle and daughter Florence, Mrs. Glenn Knapp and daughter Arlene, with Mrs. Neill Trotman and Florence Kyle assisting.

Walter Kyle Florence Glenn Knapp Arlene Kolah Club L. D. Quinn Flo Cherry Farm Bureau Red Cross N. M. Speidel Los Angeles Calif Neill Trotman Florence Kyle

Benefit Bridge Party At Legion Auxiliary Draws Prizes

Seven tables played bridge yesterday in the Legion rooms for a Legion Auxiliary benefit. Mrs B F Bostwick Jr won high prize, Mrs Charles Kennedy was nearest to 900, and Mrs George Birney chaired the committee with refreshments by Mrs Harold Johnson. Eight dollars raised, five for a fund, rest to auxiliary general fund. another benefit party planned for February.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms B. F. Bostwick, Jr Charles Kennedy George Birney Harold Johnson Red Cross Flood Auxiliary General Fund

Mrs. Anderson Hosts Rural Women Club Meeting

Rural Women’s club members held a social afternoon at Mrs. Harry Anderson’s home with six members and one guest Mrs. Adolph Guenther. Hostess Mrs. Anderson was assisted by Mrs. Guenther. Mrs. Lincoln Barthelow will host the next meeting.

Rural Women's Club Harry Anderson Adolph Guenther Guenther Lincoln Barthelow

Mrs. Clarence Goff Hosts Bridge For TTT Chapter Y

Mrs. Clarence Goff hosted a bridge party at her home for Chapter Y TIT last evening with Mrs. M J Cruise as a guest. High score went to Miss Martha Shelangoski and second to Mrs. Harry Donaldson. Mrs. Harold M Putnam assisted with refreshments. The chapter will meet Monday at 7 30 in the nurses home.

Clarence Goff M. J. Cruise Martha Shelangoski Harry Donaldson Harold M. Putnam

Shalla Couple Plan Open House for Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Shalla sr invite friends to visit them Monday February 1 between 2 and 4 pm at 1134 South Iowa avenue to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

John Shalla South Iowa Avenue

Mrs O Loughlin Names Committees Riverside

Mrs William O Loughlin president of the Robert Allen Women's Relief Corps lists committees for the year. Executiv e committee includes Mrs Ellen Krebs Mrs Cora Flynn and others. Auditing and Relief groups named. Hosts to Whist Club Mr and Mrs William Kuebel hosted in east Riverside with four tables of play and prizes.

Riverside William O'Loughlin Robert Allen Women's Relief Corps Ellen Krebs Cora Flynn Anha Younkin Neva Poxge Kate Ingrain Ola. Loughlin Irma Helteman Batelle Critz Clara Fitzsimmons Hazel Blythe Edna Craig Mame Batley Edna = Bushek Anna Griffin William Kuebel East Riverside C. V. Dautremont Francis W. Schnee Belew Edward Bushek W CC. V. Dautremont A. H. Pegrge

Worship Service At Local Church Promises Study And Music

A church invites community members to Bible school at 9:30 AM with worship at 10:45 AM and 7:30 PM. Sermon themes include Two Surprises and Three Great Gifts. Christian Endeavor meets at 5 PM. various music pieces and organ selections are noted with leaders and performers.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Frederick Reid Christian Pilot Young Ladies Bride Anna Scott Paul Solo

Convictions That Lead to God Sermons At Local Church

Thore church invites all to an evangelistic series led by Pastor Vernon H. Carter with sermons on Convictions That Lead to God. The evening includes a song service led by C. A. Nicholson, a 9:45 Bible school, 10:45 Communion and worship, and a 7:30 evangelistic service.

Thore C. A. Nicholson Pistor Do. A. Nicholson V. H Carter Vernon H. Carter

Morning and Evening Worship Services Text

Morning worship at 10 45 A M with gospel themes The Gospel According to John the Baptist. Evening service at 7 34 P M with Christ's Challenge to Christian Conduct Bible school at 9 45 A M Young People's meeting at 6 40 Special music includes organ preludes chorales by Parry Ralph Kleese soloist anthem How Lovely is in Heyser Offertory organ and piano pieces by Kamennai Ostrou Rubenstein Carolyn McCleery Phelps organ postludes Triumph etc. Music director Carolyn Hamilton organist Helen Harvey minister Chalmers Fulton.

John the Baptist Bible School Young People’s Meeting Dundee Parry Ralph Kleese Gga A Heyser Offertory Kamennai Ostrou

Christian Science Services Set for Sunday on South Iowa Avenue

Christian Science services will be held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at South Iowa Avenue edifice with a public invitation. Broadcast of the 9 to 9 16 a m program from station WHO will feature the Love lesson sermon from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy. The January 31 lesson emphasizes the love of God and spiritual Woman and the Bible verses cited include Romans 8 35 37 39.

Christian Science Iowa Avenue Christian Science Churches and Societies In Iowa WHO Des Moines Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Christ Christ Jesus Our Lord God

A M E Sunday Services Schedule

The A M E church lists Sunday events with Sunday school at 9 45 AM worship at 11 AM a sermon by the pastor choir rehearsal at 230 PM and A M E league at 530 PM All are welcome to attend services led by Minister W M Berry.

W. M. Berry

Methodist Church Sunday Service and Choir Concert

The Methodist Church outlines a 9:30 Sunday school, 10:45 worship with a sermon on The Message of God in Time of Flood, and a 6:20 Young People’s forum led by Miss Gweneth Kruser. Evening is a sacred music service with familiar melodies, a short sermon The Love That Will Not Let Us Go, and organ and choir selections.

Jesseph.insby Gweneth Kruser Armetrong Schilling Ka Rathmel Gtertory Tourjes Cannes West Londonderry Jenes Kralms-Pelton Hariig

Transfiguration Sunday at Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran schedules include Sunday school at 9:30 A M and Bible class, 10:30 A M worship, and 7 P M vespers with visitors welcome. Special topics cover Jesus transfiguration and Joshua leadership, with midweek meetings and Holy Communion announcements. Theodore C C Meibohm, Pastor.

Josus Jesus St. Luke Joshua Church of God

Four square Gospel hosts evangelistic meetings with Rev Marty

Rev Henry C Marty conducts at Four Square Gospel Church 507 Marion Ave presenting an illustrated German program titled Over the Hill to the Poorhouse. Music, piano numbers, and a Young Peoples night accompany the evening message An Unmatched visit with a Knock out. Meetings are interdenominational and invite all community youth.

Crusaders Henry C Marty Foursquare Gospel Church Marionave Marty Young Peoples Campaign Choir Young Peoples the Tabernacle Marty Tly

John’s Presbyterian Church in Chicago Converts Hundreds

Rev. Marty and the Salvation Army presence lead to conversions at Johns Presbyterian Church in Chicago where several hundred were converted. W. J. Stevens serves as pastor.

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon Topics

The church announces a 9:30 Sunday school led by P H Bristow followed by 10:45 morning worship with a sermon on The Valley of Dry Bones. An evening service at 7:30 covers The Keys of Tomorrow, plus 6:30 Young People gathering and a Wednesday 7:30 Bible study and prayer meeting led by M C Carstensen.

P. H. Bristow M. C. Carstensen

St Pauls Evangelical Washington Church Schedules Remodel

The St Pauls Evangelical in Washington reports no Sunday school or church services this Sunday due to remodeling. Pastor Carl W. Klein says they hope to resume regular services by next Sunday.

Washington Carl W. Klein

Country Churches in West Chester Service Schedule

West Chester M Pk invites worship at 11 00 AM with sermon Christ In the Gospel Rev J B Pollock to lead Union service 7 30 PM Sunday choir Epworth League 6 20 PM prayer and Bible class Wednesday 2 06 PM parsonage matins weather hopes and prayers for the afflicted pastor A W McBlain extends cordial invitation to all who love God's Word.

Chester M Epworth League J. B. Pollock M E. Parsonage A. W. MecBlain

Prairie Flower Prairie Blower Baptist Service Notice

Prairie Flower Baptist announces 10:00 A. M. Bible school for all ages and 11:00 A. M. worship with the sermon A Voice Crying in the Wilderness. An offering will be taken for the American Red Cross Flood Relief Fund.

Prairie Blower Baptist American Red Cross Prairie Flower. Co BB. Strong

Chester Baptist Bible School and Union Service Planned

Dr. C A Qowene of Assiut Egypt will speak at 11 00 during the Chester Baptist Bible School event at 10 99. A union service follows at 7 30 in the M E church with a sermon by the church pastor J B Pollock.

Chester—Baptist Bible School C. A. Qoqwene Assiut Egypt M. E J. BE. Pollock

St. Pauls Evangelical Sunday Services Schedule

Valley Sunday school at 10 00 am and morning worship at 11 00 am announced for St Pauls Evangelical Church reflecting a regular weekend observance.

Bible School and Worship Times at Local Church

Bible school at 1900 hours with worship at 11 o clock and a sermon on Conquering Adversity. The Day series continues with The Sabbath in America and a 6 30 intermediate study. Ladies Aid met Mrs Pressley. refreshments served. King’s Daughters met Mary Ruth Pressley. Plans underway to host Older Boys and Girls conference on February 24. Church night February 14. S F Sharpe pastor.

Bible School America Ladies Aid Pressley Frank Moore Effie McCreedy King’s Daughters Mary Ruth Pressley S. F. Sharpe

Crawfordsville Churches Exchange Sunday Hours

Crawfordsville notices announce Sunday school at 11 am and a sermon by Dr. F. W. Eastwood of Washington at 12:15 pm. The item notes a change in hours for the day.

F. W. Eastwood Washington

Young People's Day Observed at United Presbyterian Church

Sabbath school at 10 00 led by superintendent Mrs Ida Wooley. 11 00 morning worship marks Young People's Day with brief addresses on Why I Want Jesus in My Life in the Social World and in the Business World. The pastor preaches a short sermon and other youths take part. Regular meeting follows.

Ida Wooley Jesus

Y P C U Service Schedule Noted

Y. P. C. U. will be held at 6 80 p.m. Donald K. Zimmerman, minister.

Donald K. Zimmerman

Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The Methodist Episcopal Church announces morning worship at 10:00 a.m. led by the minister with a sermon titled The Song of the Shepherd. Epworth League led by Forrest McNeill at 6:30 p.m. Devotional by Edith Halverson. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. uniting churches with a sermon Our Spiritual Depression and Its Remedy. Midweek prayer at Methodist church Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Cc. W. Cochran, minister.

Methodist Episcopal Church School J. W. Rich Epworth League Forrest McNeill Edith Halverson Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Cc. W. Cochran

Trail Dust at the ox theater in Hopalong Cassidy series

Ace Cameraman Archie Stout photographs Trail Dust starring William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy guiding cattle through drought to a rail head. The film pits profiteers against the hero and follows the famed outdoorsy drama from Clarence Mulford. Also showing Once A Doctor with Donald Woods and Jean Muir.

Archie Stout Hollywood Stout Clarence &. Mulford William Boyd Fox Theater Donald Woods Anthony Adverse Jean Muir

Gods Country and the Woman at State Theater in Technicolor

Warner Bros presents Gods Country and the Woman at the State with James Oliver Curwood’s tale brought to life by director William Keighey. George Brent Beverly Roberts lead a woodlands romance and action enhanced by natural Technicolor and hundreds of lumberjacks in authentic settings.

Warner Bros

Mrs Ray Miller Hospitalized After Burns Incident

Mrs Ray Miller was taken to Washington County Hospital after sustaining burns. Drs Ray Miller and staff tended to her condition in Landscape. authorities report the incident occurred earlier today with updates pending.

Ray Miller Landscape Drs Washington County Hospital

Columbus High Declam Contest Winners Named

Winners were announced with Billie Gilkey taking Oratorical, Billie Luckey first and Dorothy Weber second in Dramatic, Helen Johnston first and Barbara Lynn second in Humorous, and Donald A. Windigler as judge from the University of Town. First place advances to Cotter on Feb 17. Other local notes mention Chester Williams visiting after his mother’s death, Mrs Johnston ill, a postponed church meeting, flu affecting the Oats family, and the Royal Neighbor lodge convention set for May 20 in Columbus City.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus High School Billie Gilkey Billie Luckey Dorothy Weber Sky Wodder Helen Johnston Craig Huston Lord Condrary Mexims Barbara Lynn Donald A. Windigler University’ of Town Cotter Chester Williams Chicago Frances Williams Johnston F. N. Johnston Columbus City United Presbyterian Church of Ira Oats Louisa Muscatine Odd Fellows Ball

Local residents seek care as burns keep patient in hospital

Since Jan 2 a patient with severe burns remains in hospital for possibly two more weeks while healing slowly. Virginia McCall joined Washington spelling contest participants Saturday. Ernest Crawford recovers from a severe illness and Maxine Crawford suffers flu. Mrs. Rose McCall visited Howard McCall's home then went to Riverside. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coakley attended their card club at Warl Atwood's. Men cut wood for Ernest Crawford Tuesday. Mrs. Jack Cherry visited Fred Coakley. George Gorsh family members report colds.

Virginia McCall Washington Ernest Crawford Maxine Crawford Rose McCall Howard McCall Riverside Fred Coakley Warl Atwood

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