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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1949

Page

3

Guests Attend Meeting Of The Pansy Hill Club

Thirteen members and three guests including Mrs Cora Davis Mrs Harry Watkins and Barbara attended the Pansy Hill club meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs Erwin Koenig Mrs Glenn Thompson in charge of entertainment reading Trip Through the Mountains Roll call answered by a vegetable recipe Refreshments were served by Mrs Koenig assisted by Mrs Watkins Barbara and Jean Koenig The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Farl Jackson

Cora Davis Harry Watkins Barbara Pansy Hill Club Erwin Koenig Glenn Thompson

Joy Ann Mills Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Joy Ann Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Mills celebrated her fourth birthday on Thursday by hosting a party for friends on the lawn. Games followed, gifts were opened, and birthday refreshments were served with help from mothers present. Guests included Larry Bender Dean Bender Barbara Pleuss Joy Vetter Judy Vetter Connie Nordyke Janice Hite Darlene Mills Rita Kay Guenther Dean Hazen Kenneth Blecha Jr Philip Mills and Meredith Mills.

Joy Ann Mills Albert Mills Mrs. Mills Larry Dean Bender Barbara Pleuss Joy Judy Vetter Connie Nordyke Janice Hite Darlene Mills Rita Kay Guenther Dean Hazen Kenneth Blecha, Jr Joy Ann Philip Meredith Mills

Post Nuptial Shower Honors New Couple

Mrs. Madge M Brock and Paul F Johnson were honored at a miscellaneous postnuptial shower hosted by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Harold Brock in Washington. Music and group singing enriched the evening with many attendees from Washington Wellman and Kalona. gifts and refreshments followed.

Paul F. Johnson Madge M. Brock Washington Earnest J. Johnson Keota Harold W. Brock George Brock Francis Singleton Elsie Murphy Roy Raymond Forest Brock Wilma Marten Henry J. Miller Melvin Miller Eldon Miller Wanda Miller James Harter Wellman Will Stutzman James Olin Uriah Stutzman Klvin Stu

Honor Billa Lee Bell On Sixth Birthday

Friends celebrated Billa Lee Bell’s sixth birthday on Thursday afternoon. The party went to Sunset Park for games and cake with refreshments served by Mrs Earl Inveress and Mrs Fred Bell. Attendees included Linda Lee Linda Long Nancy Barclay Bonnie Kelley Linda Loveless Karen Kepnart Billa Lee's sister Betty Lon and Vernanne Roberts.

Billa Ee Bell Sunset Park Earl Inveress Fred Bell Linda Lee Linda Janet Long Nancy Barclay Bonnie Kelley Linda Loveless Karen Kepnart Billa Lee Betty Lon Vernanne Roberts

Community Calendar Highlights for the Week

Local notices list events from Rebekah lodge to Red Cross meeting at YMCA East, with gatherings at Sunset Park. Highlights include Merry Makers picnic at Sunset Park, Kolah club annual picnic, L B C club picnic supper, Booster club sandwich bring, and Y activities ending with a Pig Stand trip and group singing and swimming.

Merry Makers Club Sunset Park Kolah Club Sunset Park L.B.C. Club Booster Club Y. W. Mixers Club

Birthday Candles Highlight Local Names

The day honors William Wright Brown Kathryn Lynne Wilma Maxine Clark Janet Sue Freeman DeElda Mae Lee Charles Crull John Wagner Ernest Shalla Terry Edward George Chalupa and others. Mr and Mrs Dean Cox celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary.

William Wright Brown Bill Brown Kathryn Lynne Jerry Simmering Wilma Maxine Clark Janet Sue Freeman DeElda Mae Lee Charles Crull John Wagner Ernest Jim Shalla Terry Edward Clint Anderson Mrs. Dean Cox

Devotional Reading From Psalms 145 and Foreman Psalm

The devotional reading reflects on Psalms 145 1 10 and cites Kenneth J Foreman referencing Psalms 1 33 12 15. It offers meditative verses and guidance for daily spiritual focus.

The Book of Psalms as the World’s Greatest Hymnal

This study outlines why the Psalms stand as the world’s finest hymnbook used across Judaism Islam and Christianity. It notes its multi-author growth from David and later editors, the fivefold structure ending in Psalm 150, and the Psalms as a mirror of the soul reflecting human emotion and divine resonance.

India Babylon Herod

Party At Pines Honors Mrs. Robert Dunbar

Mrs. Hubert Lehrer hosted a combined shower and birthday party for Mrs. Robert Dunbar at the Pines on Wednesday evening. An 18-guest dinner featured pink and white decorations and a birthday cake at center stage. Prize winners were Pauline Blanchard, Mrs. Clair Dusenbery and Mrs. Dunbar, with Georgia Testroet delivering gifts after the meal.

Pines Robert Dunbar Hubert Lehrer the Pines Pauline Blanchard Clair Dusenbery Dunbar Georgia Testroet Wayne Testroet

Piano Recital By Pupils Of Mrs Leo Stone

The last in a series of recitals was held Thursday evening by pupils of Mrs Leo Stone at Sardens. The performers included Rose Mary Staneer Roberta Rich Linda Graber Andrea Zeek and John, with a Wurlitzer stand piano. Friends and parents attended the concert.

Leo Stone Sardens Rosemary Staneer Roberta Rich Linda Graber Andrea Zeek John

Group List of Attendees and Absent Members

The text lists attendees Mary Jo Graber Karen Whieese Karen Graber Barbara Westen Karla Dohr Cherry Lueken Charlene Romine Annabelle Zeck Carole Lee Cupp Sally Miller. Absent are Carol Virginia Clara Leet Janice Kauffman.

Church Services Schedule by Sunday and Time

Services in Washington church on the first and third Sundays at 11 AM. Mt Pleasant church holds services on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 PM. Rev. E A Londor is pastor.

Washington Church Mt. Pleasant E. A. Londor

St James Catholic Masses and Benediction Schedule

St James Catholic Church offers Masses at 6, 7, and 9 o'clock with Benediction following the 9 o'clock service. Reverend H J Corcoran is the pastor.

St. James Catholic

Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath School and Service

Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. conducted by Seventh Day Adventists on N. 6th Ave. at Paul Whitlow, pastor.

Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath School Leron Paul Whitlow Pastos

Baptist Church Morning and Evening Services Schedule

The Baptist church announces a morning service at 10 45 am with preludes and hymns from Gounod and Schubert, followed by The Lord s Supper and welcoming of new members. Evening Union Park service at 7 30 pm and midweek study at 7 20 pm on Wednesday led by V L Currier.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Park Union Park

Trinity Lutheran Church Services and Sermon Topic

The Church of the Lutheran Hour announces the Third Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school for age groups at 1 a.m and divine worship at 11 a.m. Sermon theme centers on Jesus as Friend and Savior of sinners from Luke 16 1 10 delivered by Geo A Koch.

Lutheran Hour Trinity Sunday School Jesus Friend Geo A. Koch Las'et

July Church Board Meeting Postponed to Sunday Afternoon

The July meeting of the Church board is postponed until Sunday afternoon July 14. Sunday morning sermon titled In Pursuit of Happiness plans music featuring organ prelude Hymn of Glory Pietro Vou Anthem God Bless America solo by Mrs. Ira Morrison. Organ postlude Jubilate Deo played by Mrs. Ira Morrison with Mrs. A. S. Smith directing. organist Thomas Polk.

Pietro Vou God Bless America Ira Morrison

Church Services Schedule and Staff Notes

The Church of Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9 45 am with Mrs Goldie Gault as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 90 am and evangelistic service at 7 80 pm led by Rev Gieselman expected back. Midweek prayer 7 30 pm Thursday. staff includes Mrs Gieselman pianist Jaither Johnson song leader.

Goldie Gault Gieselman Jaither Johnson

Associate Presbyterian Church Service Schedule 1900

The notice lists morning service at 11 00 and evening service at 7 00 with a 20 Young People meeting. A Wednesday SA Prayer meeting is noted. Basil G. McBee serves as pastor.

Basil G. McBee

United Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule

Church calendar lists Bible school at 10:45 a.m. Worship service at 7:45 p.m. Foundation and op activities noted. Builder-Fellowship Youth meeting at 7:30 p.m. Union worship service also recorded.

Lesson Sermon Theme: God in Christian Science Churches

The July 49 Lesson Sermon for all Christan Science Churches centers on God as refuge and divine power. It cites Psalms and II Corinthians and quotes from Science and Health affirming liberty, harmony, and spiritual freedom through God.

Christan Science Churches of Christ, Scientist Salestinna Mary Baker Eddy

Baptist Church Sets Plan for Sunday Worship Services

The article outlines church events at the Baptist and Grace Hill churches including morning organ preludes and special music, a baptism and communion ceremony, Sunday school at 10:00 a.m., morning worship at 11:90 a.m., and an evening service at 5:00 p.m. A dedication is planned for Sunday July 19 with Mrs Peters preaching at morning worship and Howard Mangold as superintendent.

Grace Hill Vodicka Chmelar’s Lake Peters Howard Mangold

Methodist Church Morning Schedule and Choir Plans

Morning worship begins at 9 30 a m with Dr Miller preaching on Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness A Youth Fellowship trinion service is not held tonight at Central Park at 7 30 p m An organ program includes Ave Maris Stella Bedell Anthem God So Loved the World Claire de Lune and Toccata in E Minor Ministers are Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith Organist John N Yousling and Director of music Elouise R Sorden

Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship Trinion Central Park Ave Maris Stella Bedell God Son Stainer Claire de Lune Debussy Pachelhe Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John N. Yousling Elouise R Sorden

Christian Tabernacle Revival Services Begin Sunday

Revival services led by Rev and Mrs. Robert Stevens start Sunday and continue each evening at 7 45 except Monday and Saturday Youth service 6 45 a m Evangelistic service 7 45 a m Bible school 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Pastor W J Stevens invites all to attend.

Robert Stevens Bible School W. J. Stevens

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Voters Meeting

Immanuel Lutheran invites visitors to Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 10 20 a m followed by a morning sermon on The Law and Grace of God. A voters meeting is set for July 12 at 7 30 p m at the church located on West Jefferson and South Iowa Avenue with Pastor H J Anger.

Immannuel's Earner West Jefferson South Iowa Ave H. J. Anger

Long May It Wave Sermon At Westminster Fellowship

Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m feature a sermon titled Long May It Wave from Psalm 104 led by Rev W L Currier pastor of the Baptist church in charge Westminster Fellowship and Pom Union services held at Central Park Prayer Service Wednesday at 9 30 includes Lohengrin Prelude Wagener Anthem Worship Shaw Offertory Prayer Lemaigre solo Bells Over Jordan Hamblen Esther Geerdes postlude War March Mendelssohn Wai J Grossheim pastor Mrs Edith Shields organist and director

Westminster Fellowship & Pom Union Services Central Park W. L. Currier The Baptist Church Shaw Lemaigre Jordan

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Services This Sunday

The Washington church schedules Sunday school at 1 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with sermon By What Are We Known. Holy Communion will be administered during the morning service.

Baptist church evening service and July sermons

Rev Currier of the Baptist church will preach at 30 p m and a good hearing is urged for the remaining Sundays in July. Services will resume August 7. The church aims to build the community out of its life, not itself. Milo J Phillips, pastor.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Sunday Service Notice

Milan Thompson is pastor at Bethel Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 90 a m. Charles Rothlisberger serves as superintendent.

Milan Thompson Charles Rothlisberger

Morning Worship and Sunday School At Local Church

The church schedules morning worship at 11 14 90 a m and a Sunday school at 11 00 am with an evening service at 7 00 pm The Ladies Aid meets at the community building this Wednesday The pastor Arthur Peters will preach on When Ambassadors are called home Eugene Engel directs music and Max Waterhouse leads the Sunday school

Ladies Aid Vodicka Eugene Engel Max Waterhouse Arthur Peters Dr. Peters Methodist Church Res Pike John McDowell

Morning Worship and July Schedule at Valley Church

Milo J. Phillips, pastor, announces morning worship at 9 34 a m Sunday school at 7 30 p m sermon titled By What Are We The sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered this Sunday The Children's Day program is set for July 10 at Valley No services rest of July resuming August 7 Prayer must mean something to us if it is to mean anything to God

Valley

Sunday church schedule with Rev Paris Reidhead guest speaker

Sunday school at 10:90 with Kenneth Cuddehack superintendent Faith Louise Bauer pianist. Morning worship at 11:90 led by Mrs Edgar Stewart chorister Mary Jane Stephens pianist. Guest speaker Rev Paris W Reidhead missionary on furlough from Sudan. Evening worship at 7:30 with sermon by R Vernon Pike titled He Hath Not Dealt So With Any Nation.

Kenneth Cuddehack Faith Louise Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Jane Stephens Paris W Reidhead Sudan Africa Reidhead TD. Nash Hareh R. Vernon Pike

Ainsworth Sunday Services and Sermons Schedule

Sunday school begins at 10 a m with The Songbook of the Hebrews topic and public worship at 11 a m featuring Saved By Grace. The first of four sermons Plain Talk About Salvation. Music includes Beethoven Melody and Twilight Meditation. Anthem Take My Yoke Upon You. Official board meets Tuesday July 5 at 8 p m. Bible School at 10 a m with children visuals and Radiant Religion sermon.

Beethoven All Saints Cutler Hopkins Larry Trotter Bliss

Westchester Federated Church Services and Hymn Sing

The listing notes a Community Hymn Sing led by John Kechtler on Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm, Vacation Bible School for children, and Sunday services at Westchester Federated with Dr. Peters preaching on his first Sunday and the sermon When Ambassadors are called Home. John McDowell is superintendent.

John Kechtler William E. Littlewood

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Sunday School

In Crawfordsville the Federated Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 am. The brief notice highlights the church’s weekly Sunday program for all ages.

Federated Presbyterian Sunday School

Morning Worship and Union Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 59 a m with Communion. Youth groups meet at 7 90 p m. Union services at 8 90 p m. Rev John Bloomanist of Wapello to deliver the morning service. Robert Henderson, Supt.

Communion Youth Groups John Bloomanist Wapello Robert Henderson

Sunday Services and Jr MYF Seek Iowa City Trip News

Sunday school at 9 00 a m morning worship at 10 00 a m Jr MYF meets 7 00 p m union evening service 8 00 p m at the Federated church Jr MYF to watch for Iowa City trip announcements bake sale planned Saturday at the Locker Plant Clifford Ott is the minister John McNeill Sunday school suit First intimation of wheels is from Tell Halaf archeologists in northeastern Syria find a painted vase showing a two wheeled chariot dated before 4000 B C per the National Geographic Society.

Union Federated Church Jr Myf Iowa City Levant States Tell Halaf Syria National Geographic Society

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Honor Billa Lee Bell Beaty Beauty Salon S. 7Th Ave Rebekah Lodge Women's Relief Corps Legion Hall George Chalupa Songs David God Israel Gord Beso Eels Co Dr. Foreman Ent Hecital Ooleez T. R. Phillips Druggist West Side Square A.M. E H. J. Corcoran N. 6Th Ave Gounod Schubert Marche Pontificale V. L. Currier Trinity Lutheran Christian A. S. Smith Thomas Polk Church of Nazarene A. m Associate Presbyterian Ribble United Presbyterian M. Bible School Thompson America Calver Sola Glenn P. Dun George Kerr Helen Harvey Melvin Hill Ann Hoi Reck Tory Ala NEW Haven Baptist Methodist Christian Tabernacle Immanual Lutheran Hamblen Esther Geerdes Postinde Wai J. Grossheim Edith Shields St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Country Churches Bethel Presbyterian Grace Hilt Moravian ST. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Milo J. Phillips West Chester Methodist Ainsworth DR. Scholl’s Wedneday Dr. Scholl Booth & Horak Dr. Scho Corm Florida Fuller Warren Barbara Jean Manning Governor's Mansion Tallahassee Los Angeles Cleo Marc Pauline Langton New York Sigmond Engel Cleopatra Mare Anthony Casanova Chicago Alexandria International Soundphoto Westchester Federated Crawfordsville Clifford Ott John McNeill Osincup Drug Store Walgreen Agency
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