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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
3
The Comrade class of West Chester M. E. church held an ice cream supper Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bauer home. Seventeen members and several children attended. After a brief business meeting hymns were sung and Rev. George Pennington led prayer. Hostess provided entertainment and all enjoyed ice cream and cake.
Members of the Rebekah club and families enjoyed a picnic supper last evening in the Odd Fellow Rebekah hall. Thirty four attended the gathering and then visited. Weather change moved the event from Sunset Bars. A short business meeting followed. Next meeting slated for Thursday August 14 hosted by Mrs. Lou Baker.
Members of the R.O.S. club gathered at Mrs Ray Lambert's residence near Ainsworth for an afternoon of bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Dick Fisher and Mrs Grove Letts for high and low scores. Guests included Norma Gonterman of Ottumwa entertaining several local youths. The next meeting is set for August 6 with Mrs Grove Letts.
A family night dinner at the Country Club drew 160 guests last evening as tables displayed garden bouquets. Mary and Maranda Martin performed accordion and marimba pieces while Mrs. E. B. Hammer and Dr. A. W. Clow led high scores in women and men bridge among attending guests including Jack Lytle D. P. Livingston and family and others.
In district court Washington County Iowa No 7531 an instrument purporting to be the last will of W S Saville deceased dated June 20 1938 was filed opened and read July 17 1941. Proof is to be heard at 9:00 A M at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk all interested must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed as the deceaseds last will. By order of R R Noonan Clerk.
Government vessels of the United States and launches under 20 tons are exempt from tolls when passing through the Panama canal, according to the official policy. The rule applies to all qualifying small craft and is part of canal administration guidelines.
A two foot alligator is at least 15 years old while a twelve foot specimen may be 75 to 150 years old, according to size related aging estimates.
Friday Unit No 7 of M E church will not meet in July Harmony club members and families 7 30 p m ice cream supper Sunset park Tuesday Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m Kay Weidner at the Glen Dunbar home Meet south entrance of Central park 7 15 Thursday Lexington Ladies Aid at the church Second division in charge Pilotburg Ladies Aid to be guests
Three Quarter Century club member Mrs Etta Rogers of Wellman marks her 80th birthday born in Ka lona. Several residents have birthdays today including Alice Eileen Chorpening, Bobby Conner, Virginia Lee Gibson, Raymond Chalupa and others. William Dunn of Columbus Junction celebrates a wedding anniversary. Jo Ann Stalder turns three and Freda Hertig is 24.
Barbara Shannon daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Shannon hosted six guests at her first birthday party yesterday afternoon. Karen Berkoff Sandra Wade Cyma Antonoff Donna Gingerich Judy Putnam and Charles Mabry attended with their mothers. Guests enjoyed orange juice and graham crackers at five oclock and the May pole themed cake carried a gift for each guest.
Wy man Community club gathered at Mrs. J. N. Davis home for officer elections. Officers named were President Harley Bloom aquist Vice President Blake Spencer Secretary Wally Evans Treasurer Granville Love. Ice cream supper planned July 17 at the school. Annual picnic set for Aug 6 at Columbus Junction Chautauqua park. Members to bring own table service. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Lawrence Jack and Mrs. Homer Martin for best reasons tied to club pride.
Washington and Oregon lead the nation in lumber production by a wide margin, emerging as the top two states in timber output. The article highlights their dominant role in the industry and the significant gap to other states.
The entry notes that the First Barracks were erected for soldiers in the English army as early as 1600, indicating an early purpose built housing facility for military personnel.
A brief notice lists lesson topics and scripture texts selected for July 13 teaching materials. It notes copyright permission by the International Council of Religious Education and usage rights.
The article frames Christian life as a warfare against Satan, urging bold preaching and careful teaching as Paul did in Ephesus. It contrasts selfless ministry with selfish opposition and senseless mobs, warning readers to choose God over fear of man and to defend doctrine with conviction.
The weekly church program lists Bible school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 sermon So Great Salvation Christian Endeavor at 6 30 park service at 7 30 The Young People Conference plans from last Sunday are postponed to next Sunday at 6 39 in the main auditorium attendance at worship last week was the largest so far this summer Pastor Ivan Riess urges continued church attendance
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon for all Christ Scientist churches centers on Sacrament with a Golden Text from John 13 34 35 and selections from Acts 5 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy The readings emphasize loving one another and healing through divine metaphysics and unselfed love.
Silk covers of patterned material show wrinkles sooner but soil less quickly than plain material covers.
The Associate Presbyterian Church holds a Bible study at 10:00 A. M. Worship follows at 11:00 A. M. Prayer and conference begin at 6:30 P. M led by Rev. A. M. Malcolm, Minister.
Preparatory service Saturday at 2 30. Bible school at 9 30 for all ages. Worship at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M. Morning sermon Communion of our Lord. Evening open air service in Central Park. The Rev Carl Klein to preach. Music by Municipal band with organ preludes and selections. EF W Eastwood, minister.
Sunday school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11:00 A M sermons titled The Kings High way and Signs of the Times. Evening service at 7:30 P M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:45 P M. Dr Parrot of Olivet college Kankakee Ill and the Orphans quartet will be with us Saturday 7:30 P M. Invitation to attend all services. Also notes about Olivet college campus and costs to attend.
This guide outlines available self-help opportunities and activities, lists admission requirements, and details the courses offered. It covers eligibility criteria, enrollment steps, and a catalog of subject areas with session formats and durations.
Baptist Sunday school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 45 A M feature the Dynamic Power of Faith. Music includes Intermezzo Mascagni Liebestraum Liszt and Mendelssohn Elijah selections. Union service in the park at 7 39 P M led by Charles Murdock with Mrs Charles McConnell as organist. Alfred Trenerry, Minister.
Friday 8 o clock preparatory service by Rev W H Hemphill Ainsworth. Saturday 2 30 pm service with Bible school 9 45 am worship 10 45 am baptism and Lord's supper observed. Y P C U 6 30 pm union evening worship in Central Park. Special music led by Sturges with Carolyn Hamilton organist Helen Harvey and Pastor George Kerr.
Church services at 6 30 p m Sunday school and 7 30 p m regular worship. Pastor Alb Bostelmann proclaims justification by grace through faith in Christ. Believers are declared righteous by Jesus blood and urged to believe for salvation.
The tabernacle opens with a 7 45 service led by the returning pastor Rev W J Stevens The Sunday program includes Sunday school at 930 with a lesson on The Man with the Razor Tongue text Psalm 52 1 9 Morn worship at 1045 Crusaders at 630 and evening service at 745 All are welcome by Supt Mrs R B Downs and the pastor
St Pauls Evangelical presents Morning Worship at 9 30 A M Sunday School at 10 20 A M Union Park service at 7 30 P M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
Morning worship at Valley Church is scheduled for 11 15 A M with congregants urged to attend. The notice outlines a regular Sunday service at the Valley church locale and invites participation from parishioners.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites at 10 A. M. Bible school and 11 A. M. worship with preaching. The subject next Lord's Day is Did Daniel See Our Day. Pastor C. E. Strong urges not forsaking assembling together and heeding God's Word.
Church hours list Sunday school from 10 00 to 2 45 and public worship from 10 45 to 11 30. Sermon subject Some Questions About Heaven. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The church announces no evening service. William L. Clapp is the minister and remains listed for morning services and other church duties.
Rev Earl Dale pastor announces services at New Haven including morning worship at 7 30 a m and 11 00 a m with a quarterly communion. Glenn E Miller superintendent leads classes for all ages and a Young Peoples Happy Hour club meets at 7 p m Charles Johnson presides. Women’s Missionary Society hosts Wednesday at 2 p m with Mrs Glen Little and Mrs Floyd Banks as hostesses. You are always welcome at New Haven.
Eight or more members of the Gospel Team of the Miracle Book Club will conduct a varied service at 7 45 P M. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
Bethel and Cotter churches report morning worship and Sunday school on Sunday July 13 1941 with a communion service and lessons. Bethel celebrates “A Steadfast Hope” based on I Peter 3 15 and Cotter notes expanded Christian move study and evening worship after a postponed communion due to a storm. Rev M A Robeson invites all to attend.
Ainsworth Methodist Church schedules a 10 a.m. Sunday school with Eugene Stephens in charge, 11 a.m. worship on The Cross in Utopia, and Epworth League at 6 30. Some youths will attend the Pioneer Epworth League Institute in Mt Pleasant next week. The Women’s Society of Christian Service Circle meetings are set for Thursday afternoon July 17 with Circle 1 at Mrs Everett Stewart’s home led by Grace Stone, Circle 2 at Mrs Al McCreedy’s home, Circle 3 at an undetermined location.
Tomorrow heralds the Journal force Three Quarters of a Century Club Day with guests to be aged and well. No king or queen will be chosen this year as members over ninety attend and pride swells at the milestone.
The text identifies the residence of Mrs Floyd Edmondson and notes John A Nye as pastor. The item presents a church or obituary related line, indicating Mrs Edmondson’s home context and Pastor Nye’s role.
Rev. George Kerr of Washington will preach at the preparatory service Friday at 3. The quarterly communion follows Sabbath morning at 11 with Bible Study at 10. Evening worship is at 8 with a Young People's hour at 7. A welcome awaits you.
Sabbath school starts at 10 00 a m with Ida Wooley as superintendent Morning service at 11 00 a m themed Leaving Egypt Bible study at 7 45 Union service at 8 00 p m Preparatory service for communion Friday at 7 45 Women’s Missionary meeting Thursday at 2 30 with Elizabeth Wooley and R M McCracken leader Hour for evening service changed by half hour Rev R M McCracken pastor
Superintendent J W Rich conducts the morning service at 11:00 a m with a sermon titled We Are Only.
A cornet solo by Virgil Hering opens a listing of events. The Epworth League will be dismissed for the Mt Pleasant Institute. Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. The Children's Society of Christian Service gathers Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on July 19. Rev. Lester H. Bill is pastor.
Sabbath school starts at 10:00 a.m. at Moorhead church. The Women's Missionary Society will convene Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. R. C. McCleary as leader.
Knights of Columbus Council 1305 and Muscatine Junior Chamber sponsor a moonlight cruise on the all steel luxury steamer President returning to Muscatine Wednesday July 16. The 8:30 p m to 11:30 p m voyage features Maurie Bruckmann and 12 young musicians providing music. An afternoon trip from 1:00 p m to 6:00 p m is also offered by Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls.
A New Deal era statistic notes that about 30 percent of women in the United States aged 20 to 34 hold automobile driver licenses. The figure reflects early 20th century shifts in mobility and employment opportunities for young women.
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