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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1937

Page

3

Joint Installation Of Officers In 1 0 F Hall

A joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installation was held in the 1 0 F hall with district deputy grand master Fred Burgeoise and staff from Kalona and district deputy president Mrs Joe Younkin and staff from Riverside. Troop F troubadors provided music and 150 members attended with guests from Wellman Riverside and Kalona.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Fred Burgeoise Kalona Joe Younkin Riverside Omer Green Will Ingram L. R. Bates Odd Odd Fellows Noble Grand Charles Murdock Elwin Gardner Howard Lins Wilbur Hysel Earl Richardson Wade Pence M. D. Lee Roy Stewart Walter Gardner Rebekah Meredith Chanve Ernestine Murdock Harold Gray Joe Simmerins Frank Longwell Inside Guardian Georgia Musil Outside Guardian Rudy Wagenknecht Oral Mayo Carl Hancher L. Thompson CC. A. Ruebsam Wayne Lambert A .B. Schmoeller Floyd Murdock Well- Man Oddfeltow ‘Adges Oddfellows Fred Purgeois Katona John H. Younky

H J Club Meeting Hosts Nine Members and Five Guests

Mrs John Shalla Jr hosted nine members of the H J club and five guests yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mary Ann Te Bockhorst Letitia Te Bockhorst Rosela Sheetz Virginia Sheetz and Mrs Spevace the hostess mother. They knotted a comfort item and enjoyed two course refreshments. The next meeting will be in three weeks at Mrs Will Shalla’s home.

John Shalla Jr H. J. Club Mary Ann Letitia Te Bockhorst Rosela Virginia Sheetz Spevace

English River 4 H hears report on state convention

Jetta Eagle reports on the 4 H convention at a Wednesday English River Hustlers meeting held at Ro seda Sheetz home. All members were present along with Velma and Vera Duwa and Mrs Leo Te Bock horst as guests. The group discussed how to refinish furniture and planned articles for the county 4 H club fair. Refreshments were served.

English River Hustlers Jetta Eagle Rosella Virginia Sheetz Velma Vera Duwa Leo Te Bockhorst

Riverside Couple Weds at St Patrick's Church

Lieut. Robert W. Griffin of Riverside and Miss Margaret Hutchinson were married at St. Patrick's church in Waukon. Rev. E J McDonald officiated. The bride is a State University of Iowa 1931 graduate and relief office statistician. the groom is a 1933 Iowa State University graduate and recent West Point graduate. They plan a short honeymoon then stationing at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. The article also notes St Mary's Festival plans and local fraternal lodge officer installations.

Riverside St. Patrick's Church Waukon Town Margaret Hutchinson Robert W. Griffin E. J. McDonald Mary Gertrude Griffin John Cromelin New York City Ray Hutchinson State University of Iowa Wiecopsin Fort Stonmouth New Jersey Griffin St. Mary's Festival St. Mary’s Church Stunday League of the Sacred Heart Heine Miss Matilda Wieland Ringo Edward Bushek John Wieland Albert Rose Paul Rotenburger Bernard Kloppfer Verne Kueneman John R. Yeevv Paul Knebel Charles Rose Robert Reated William Nautremont Carl Rice David Rotenburger Ambrose Ropp

Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs Chambers Home

Nine members gathered at Mrs. Mary Chambers home for the Kensington club meeting to share “How I spent the fourth.” Refreshments were served in the late afternoon and the next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Jennie Carson with a picnic planned on the school house lawn next week.

Ainsworth Mary Chambers Kensington Club Jennie Carson School House E. K. Amas Annas Pp. A. P Ruth Pearson

DeMolay Rainbow Dance Draws Forty-Five Couples

Forty five couples attended the DeMolay and Rainbow Girls dance at Hiland Palace last night. Paul Johnson's orchestra provided the music. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Roy Means Mrs Lawrence Crull Mr and Mrs Ira Coon. The DeMolay committee included Gene Tucker Lawrence Whiser and Ezra Smith.

Hiland Palace Paul Johnson Roy Means Lawrence Crull Ira Coon de Molay Gene Tucker Lawrence Whiser Ezra Smith

Social Calendar Shows Local Club Activities and Dinners

Community notices list a potluck dinner and ice cream social at 6:30 p m hosted by Mrs Earl Schuerman. Activities include Friendship Club at 2 p m Mrs Lyda Gideon, Ladies Aid Society at 2 30 p m at Methodist Church unit 10, Pythian Sisters bake sale at Johnson Grocery, Wesleyan Missionary Society at 7 30 p m, Vigilant class social, and Booster Club events with host families named.

Earl Schuerman Lyda Gideonce Walnut Woman's Club U. Po Ladies “Aid Society Church Unit Methodist Ladies Aid Society Charles Palmer Pythian Sisters Johnson Grocery Wesleyan Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Eveene Thomas Geerdes

Potluck Supper Attended By Thirty At Country Club

Mrs. Vic Westphal and L. H. Orr received the bridge prizes at the Country club last night after the regular Thursday potluck supper. Bridge was played at five tables and many members golfed before dinner. About thirty were present for the dinner.

Vic Westphal L. H. Orr

Northern Star 4-H Demonstration Team Chosen

Twelve members of the Northern Star 4-H club met at Violet Flynn home with guest Mrs. Robert Reaney. Mrs. Lloyd Foster and Arlene Knotek spoke of a trip to Ames. Mary Donaldson and Arlene Knotek were chosen for the club's demonstration. Refreshments were served.

Northern Star 4-H Club Violet Flynn Robert Reaney Lioyd Foster Arlene Knotek Ames Mary Donaldson

Birthday greetings ripple through Minneapolis and beyond

Six year old Tommy Barker of Minneapolis marks his birthday with family in Washington at his grandmother Mrs T F Barkers home while relatives scattered across Illinois and Montana also celebrate birthdays including Dora Saunders Lena Knapp Erma Moore Beulah Bridges Charlotte Ann Jackson Agnes Wheelan Sam Wittmer and Robby McLaughlin all observed birthdays today with family visits and well wishes.

Tommy Barker Charles Barker Minneapolis Minn T. F. Barker Washington Dora Saunders Brighton

Maple Grove School District Homecoming Set for July 11

The fourth annual homecoming of Maple Grove School district in English River township will be held July 11. All patrons, former teachers, pupils, and residents are invited. Basket dinner at noon, followed by a varied program.

Maple Grove English River Township

Church Group Honors Couple for Loyal Service

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church members and their wives honored Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Matthews at 738 South Iowa Avenue. Matthews has served the session 32 years and as clerk 26 years. A red wood plaque was presented. Rev. Sharpe and others attended.

J. O. Matthews South Iowa Avenue Ainsworth A. E. Sands Matthew Matthews R. A. Acheson Mark Campbell Pete C. Koehler Man Wallace Rev S. Fred Sharpe Mrs. Wallace

Program Meeting at Rural Woman's Club

Mrs Clarence Jackson spoke on Orphans from a magazine at the Rural Woman's Club meeting held yesterday at Mrs Claude Rhodebeck home. Music by Mrs Mary Shields and Miss Alice Hunter featured two pieces Old Black Joe and Annie Laurie. President Mrs Frank Pringle led the eight members present and four guests. Next gathering set at Mrs Barth Gregory's home.

Clarence Jackson Rural Woman’s Club Claude Rhodebeck Mary Shields Alice Hunter Old Black Joe Annie Laurie Frank Pringle John Cherry Harley O'Loughlin Dorothea Smithart Barth Gregory

Ruth Fullerton and Jack Burdick Wed in Ainsworth

Ruth Fullerton daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Fullerton of Iowa City wed Jack F Burdick of Ames in a double ring ceremony at the O R Thoma home. Rev J Shook officiated with Olga Thomas singing I Love You Truly and Oh Promise Me. A wedding luncheon followed for thirty guests and a California honeymoon was planned.

Ainsworth Ruth Fullerton A. R. Fullerton Iowa City S. D. Rioss Jack F. Burdick C. J. Suraick Ames O. R W. H. Ross Tom Morr Keota Albert Schmidt Clifford Ross Helen Limecheck Paul Spence Burdick California

St Pauls Evangelical Church Time and Pastor

Morning worship at 9:30. Sunday school at 10:30. Carl W. Klein is the pastor. Washington church schedule for the day.

St. Paul’s Washington

Christian Science Services Sunday at 11 AM

Services will be held at the edifice on South Iowa Avenue at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The public is cordially invited.

South Iowa Avenue

Sacrament Topic for Christian Science Sunday Lesson

The Lesson Sermon in all Christian Science churches for July 11 centers on Sacrament. Golden Text from Revelation speaks of those arrayed in white robes who have come through tribulation. Bible and Science and Health quotations emphasize purity, spiritual sight, and the kingdom of heaven.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Bible School Opens Door to Study and Worship Next Lord's Day

The church invites all to join a Bible school and worship service next Lord's Day. Activities include 9 45 Bible school 10 45 Communion and worship 7 30 Evening worship with C A Nicholson superintendent Miss Nita Corbin organist and Vegnon H Carter pastor.

Bible School C. A. Nicholson Nita Corbin Vegnon H. Carter

Bible School and Worship Services at Local Church

The article lists Bible school at 9 30 a m for all ages and worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. It notes sermon themes Morning The Communion Spirit Evening Without Love and features music selections and soloists led by Organist and Director Silas Mrs. Henry S Shields with Minister F W Eastwood.

Bible School J. M. Lloyd Lieurance Harry Barker Clark Marston J. Mathers Henrys. Shields F. W. Eastwood

Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Music Notes

The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules morning worship at 10 45 with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and a Sunday school session at 9 30 led by superintendent Jesse R Busby A children nursery is provided during the morning service A youth meeting is set for 6 30 in the evening Music includes organ preludes hymns by Foster Sie nauindite Jews and Kreckel offerings and a Hoffmeister solo Mrs Milo T Sorden is in charge of organ duties Arthur Atack serves as minister Mrs Lewis Warren directs music and Edna Klein plays the organ

Jesse R. Busby Holy City Foster Jesus Kreckel Hoffmeister Milo T. Sorden Arthur Atack Lewis Warren Edna Klein

Foursquare Gospel Tonight Sermon at 7 45 by Pastor Rey Waster

The Foursquare Gospel church offers Sunday services with sermons on prophecy at 7 45 p m delivered by Rey Mildred Waster of Fairfield Iowa. Sunday school begins at 10 45 a m with morning worship at 6 30 p m and crusaders at 7 45 p m. Special music is planned for Sunday night. Everyone welcome. W J Stevens Pastor.

Crusaders Rey Mildred Waster Fairfield Everbody Welcome W. J. Stevens

A. M. E. Sunday Schedule and Conference Reports

The A. M. E. church holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11. A sermon by the pastor follows. Delegates Rev Berry and Taylor Crayton report on the older boys and girls conference in Des Moines July 6 7 and 8. A C E League meets at 530 p m with Rev W M Berry presiding.

Des Moines Berry Taylor Crayton W. M. Berry

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Schedule and Luncheon

Trinity Lutheran lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class and 10:30 a.m. Divine worship. The hostess served a one course luncheon.

Trinity Lutheran Nostess

Treasure Seekers Sermon and Bible Study Invite

Visitors welcomed for a Sunday sermon on Treasure Seekers from St. Matthew 13 44 46 and a Bible class start next Sunday as part of a Survey of the Scriptures led by Pastor Theodore C Meibohm. The session invites all to study the New Testament in an informal engaging way to know the Bible and the Savior better.

Theodore C Meibohm

Baptist Sunday Schedule with Evening Cancelled

The notice lists 9 30 Sunday school led by Co W Long as superintendent, 10 45 Morning worship with Dr Frank Anderson preaching, 6 30 B Y P U led by Wilma Thompson, and no evening service.

Morning Music Program At United Presbyterian Church

The United Presbyterian Church presents a morning service with a organ prelude and postlude by Stoughton and Ashford antiphons, a Liszt offertory, and an anthem series including Come Unto Me and Let My Complaint Come Before Thee. Carolyn Hamilton directs with Helen Harvey as organist during Sabbath services.

United Presbyterian Loret Ashford

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule

Sunday school at 10 AM with Mrs Alma Johnston superintendent. Morning worship at 11 AM. Sermon by pastor Newel Chapman.

Alma Johnston Newel Chapman

church schedule activity with sermons and programs

Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m with Rev. Walter N Brown of Reinbeck Ia preaching. 6 30 p m Christian Building a Christian World led by Anna Mae White. 7 30 p m Evening service with Rev. Brown preaching. Wednesday 7 39 p m union prayer meeting annual Thank Offering by Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. Hymns and readings listed with children’s program Rise Shine by King’s Heralds etc. Sermon The Good Samaritan on the Jericho Road. Benediction and doxology.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Walter N. Brown Reinbeck P. Co. U Anna Mae White Walter Brown Methodist Episcopal Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society C. M. Strain Wilbert Rose Children of All Lands David Susi The Little Light Bearers King's Heralds Sally Alberta Cochran the Good Samaritan Jericho Road

Country Church Services and Sunday Schedule

Valley Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:15 a m led by Carl W Klein Chester Baptist U P Bit s school at 10 with 11 o clock sermon Secretary Soule of Washington U Y MCC A to lead service at 11 in pastor absent Union service at 8 00 led by Rev A W McBlainsa

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley Chester Baptist U.P. Bit Soule Washington U.Y. MCC A

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School and Worship

Prairie Flower Baptist hosts Bible school at 10 00 a m with classes for all ages and a 11 00 a m sermon on the subject Joh the Family Priest led by Pastor FE Strong at Prairie Monument on the Lord s Day Worship with us.

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School Joh Prairie Mioner Co. FE Strong

West Chester MLF Sunday worship schedule

Sunday school at 19 00 A M and communion service at 11 00 A M feature Epworth League at 7 00 P M and a 8 00 P M union service in the P church with a sermon on What Every Farmer Knows

West Chester Mlf Epworth League

Midweek Service at Church Led by A W McBlain

The notice invites worshipers to an 8 00 P M mid week service in the church E L room led by Pastor A W McBlain with a theme from Psalm 144 15 Happy is that people whose God is the Lord.

E. L A. W. McBlain

Bethel Presbyterian Bible School Schedules Early Communion

Bethel Presbyterian notes a change to 9 30 a m Bible school time and announces the next Sabbath communion following Sunday school. The service offers an opportunity for adult baptism. The minister is W H Parker with the message "This do in remembrance of Me."

Bethel Presbyterian W. H. Parker

Ainsworth U P Bible School Promotes July August Outreach

Ainsworth U P invites members to make July and August record months. The 10:00 A M sessions urge attendance. 11:00 A M sermon titled The Fear and Faith of Noah. Intermediate and Y P C U at 7:00 with leader Maryruth Pressley. Church night July 14 features Looking Unto Jesus and a program committee. Aid Society meets July 15 at 8. Pastor Fred Sharpe leads.

Ainsworth U.P. Bible School Noah Maryruth Pressley Jesus Edith Megdelson Ada Mae Velma Beenblossom I.L. Colthurst Roger Colthurst Aid Society Fred Sharpe

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday Services Notice

Grace Hill Moravian announces Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 oclock and preaching service at 11. Robert Hyde serves as Superintendent and Rev Rudolph Schulze is the pastor.

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday School Robert Hyde Rudolph Schulze

Pilotburg Bible School Announced

Rev Jacob De Koning announces a daily vacation Bible school starting Monday July 12 at 9 am in Pilotburg M E Church. Mrs Jacob DeKooning leads the program, inviting all community children to attend.

Pilothure Union Jacob DeKooning Pilotsburg M. E Jacob de Koning

Trade of Helgoland for Zanzibar in 1890

The entry notes a 1890 exchange where England traded Helgoland to Zanzibar in return for Zanzibar a far larger value. The statement claims the exchange involved a 3000 times size difference as a measure of value or scale.

Helgoland England Zanzibar

Group Gathering at Eureka Sunday

Six union Sunday schools meet at Eureka M E church on Sunday July 11 starting 10 a m. The program features talks by Rev. Jacob DeKoning and Dr. W L Clapp with a basket dinner at noon and a group picture at 1:20 p m followed by performances from local Sunday schools and a missionary presentation by Rev. DeKoning who leads the American Sunday School Union event.

Union Eureka M. E Jacob DeKoning Richmond W. L. Clapp Pleasant Hill Pilotsburg Arthur Atack Eureka Sunday School The American Sunday School Union

Birds of Prey No Protectors

Among the largest birds pelicans have wingspans around ten feet and fly slowly. They feed mainly on trout scooped into their capacious pouches while swimming. They feed their young from the neck pouch with youngsters sometimes wriggling toward the mother’s throat.

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O.F. Hall H.J. Club Iowa Charles Nicola Mrs. Nicola Tne R. W. Griffin M. Hutchinson DeMolay Ottumwa Beauty Academy Noble Grand Circle Dorothy Johnson Booster Club Milford Anderson Northern Star Agnes Wheelan State Bank Sam Wittmer Havre Robby McLaughlin Don McLaughlin Hiureka Carl W. Klein Christian Science Christian Science Churches Church of Christ A. M. Organ God Be Merciful Bartlett Crawfordsville C. W. Cochran Country Churches BY R. O. IG and E. W. Phi Taylor Scotland R.o.bere N.C. I. C. News Services WWE Pilotburg Bible School Eureka Pelican Kirst Presbyterian Church
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