Legion Post Reaches Record Membership in Washington County
Dr Charles R Logan of Keokuk congratulates Leon Beatty post of the American Legion on securing a record 196 paid up members this year, beating the 174 high in 1938. The post quota was 86. In the photo from city hall are Adjutant Hilt Rabenold, Dr Logan, Commander Waster, Archie Euwer, George Baker, C E Roberts Keokuk, first district adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Down
Charles R. Logan
Keokuk
Imander
Leon Beatty
Amera Legion
Adjutt Hilt Rabenold
Dr. Logan
Wwaster
Archie Euwer
George Baker
C. E. Roberts
Conflict Between Church and Germans in Belgium Flares Up
The Week in Religion reports growing clashes between church authorities and Nazi forces in Belgium as occupiers push political influence. Cardinal Van Roey bans military or political honors at masses for National Socialists and bars Nazi attendance and flags during services. British church and Jewish leaders back a ten point peace program, emphasizing spiritual priorities amid tensions. Church unity progresses in the United States as efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Norway
London
Soey
Axis
Russia
Rdinal van Roey
Archhbishop
Malines
Bellum
Igium
Free Church
Great Britain
British Empire
J. H.hertz
Canterbury
York
Cardinal Hinsley
Free Church Federal Council
Churches Move Toward Denominational Merger Talks
In Cincinnati the general synod of the Evangelical and Re formed church authorized a committee to pursue conversations with Congregational Christian churches on possible merger. Congregational leaders backed the proposal. A parallel union effort between Presbyterian and Episcopal churches said they reached complete accord on basic principles and will submit to 276 presbyteries and 80 to 90 dioceses for approval. 1,200 pounds more of old rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Cincinnati
Congregational Christian Church
Congregationalists
Presbyterian-Episcopal Union
Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
Protestant Episcopal Church
Religious groups back war effort with cautions for peace
Universalist church board urges citizens and Christians to support the war with a just and durable peace, warning against hysteria and cruelty. The Rock River conference of the Methodist church calls for utmost government support, concluding a heated debate with unanimous backing of a peace commission report that did not bless the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
The
Universalist Church of America
Rock River
Northern Illinois
Methodist Church
Peace Commission
Churches Class Adds Attendance Record For Year
The sermon by Robert Levine from Oskaloosa heads morning worship at 11:00. Max Rathmel of the Willing Workers led the best individual attendance record last year as the church plans Family Day for July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rathmel
Robert Levine
Oskaloosa
Young Peoples Meeting and Scout Events Announced
A church notice invites the public to a Young Peoples meeting at 7:00 P M and evening worship at 8:00. The Boy Scouts plan their next meeting for July 10. Glenn KB Miller, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Boy Scouts
Glenn KB. Miller
Evening Union Service at 7:15 and 8:00 PM
Lone' TP CO hosts a song service at 7 15 p m and union service at 8 p m led by Rev. R M McCracken pastor. The events invite congregants to participate in worship and musical fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TP CO
R. M. McCracken
Crawfordsville Churches Sunday Schedule and Returns
Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday School at 10:00 am with Joseph Jones as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 am featuring God the Creator and a communion service. W S C S basket dinner welcomes Rev Lester H Bill back. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 pm. Boy Scouts led by Lewis Beenblossom at 7:30 pm. Policy committee meets Tuesday. choir practice Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Rev. Lester H. Bill, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
God the Creator
Lester Lester H. Bill
Lewis Beenblossom
Lester H. Bill
Sunday church schedule and July sacrament notice
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by David Henry Davis as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be held July 12. Rev. H. N. Poston is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Henry Davis
H. N. Poston
Salvage Sally Saves Grease and Church Meeting Notes
A short meeting led by Mrs. Robeson included a secretary treasurer report by Mrs. Jones. Plans for summer missionary pens were discussed with the committee named. The church piano will be tuned and next meeting is at noon July 9 with good attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeson
John C. Jones
Society
Richard Arthur
Harry White
Clarence Hawkins
Brighton News Highlight With Gowey Family Visit
Jeanette Gowey from Des Moines spent several days with her father Dan Gowey and grandparents Mr and Mrs Terry Gowey in Brighton. Bennie Barnes hosts Meales while Inez and Rodney Gowey entertain guests from Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Jeanette Gowey
Des Moin
Dan Gowe
Terry Gowey
Meales
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meets in Cotter Church
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church gathered at Cotter church on Thursday for a devotional period and sewing session focused on fall wardrobe projects. Members participated in crafts and camaraderie as part of their community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Aid
Cotter
Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Sabbath School Session Held
United Presbyterian Church conducts Sabbath school at 7:00 p.m. Mrs Ida Wooley serves as superintendent. Sermon theme titled The Christian's life and duties begins the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Wooley
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Washington County News Review
Legion Post
Martin
Iowa
Martin's
Modern Cleaners
Iowa Avenue
Inngland
Ureh
Holland
Britain
Oxford
England
United States
P. L. Etter
Steopathic
S. Lowa
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
DuPont Orel
Sitler Auto Parts—Distributors
Ers
Tankar
C. 1. Chamberlain
Floyd Seadden
Crawfordsville
Methodist
Washington State Guard
Camp Dodge
Sally
Clifford Thompson and
Keith Barnes
Loyd Jones
Lloyd Dudgeon
Farson
Veryl Mitchell
Seret
Elwyn Booth
Joe Simmering
Wilbur Hysell
Washington
1St. Battalion
1St Regiment
State Guard
Des Moines
Floward P. Miller
Kirmer
Rodney D. Kephart
Bennie Barnes
Inez and
Rodney Gowey
Wer Entertaining Company
Neb
United Presbyterean
Fostoria
Westphal the Jeweler
Mac
Sitler Autoparts
Towa
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