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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

3

Washington county club bridge party hosts hundred fifty guests

Elien Morrison hosts a bridge gathering at 422 West Washington Street with 16 tables of play and a planned dinner dance for Fairfield country club members. Out-of-town guests include Misa Jane Ewing of Colorado Springs and several visitors from Hollywood, Pittsburgh, Lake Villa, Iowa City, and Florida.

Elien Morrison Bridge West Washington Street Hotor Misa Jane Ewing Colorado Springs Washington County Club Fairfield Country Club Max Marble Hawley Minnetonka Lieurance Sarah Grimes Laurence Wilson Douglas Mallock Sara Grimes Cyril Scott Chopin William Stewart Uncle Sam J. Reade McCrory Eugene Fields Cone Louis Jones Ernest Lemmon Homer Stephen Frank Carter Will Harwood R. S. Warfel Priscilla Morrison Dorothy Clark Dorothea Thompson Mary Louise Harwood Baja Bolter Margaret Livingston Helen Brown Josephine and Catharine Hull Cherry McElhinney Doris Martin Alice McDaniels Margaret Alice Stewart Luiile Reister Margaret Sexton Ruth Wilson Coulter KB. EF. Stutsman L. B. Iapton Earl Corbin O. F. Boller Ralph Thompson George McDaniel Brookhart Smitty Riverside Laura Elizabeth Long Fairfield Guy Gardner Hollywood California Hannah Steifel Pittsburgh J. Voorhis Lake Villa Ilinois Lloyd Latta Lake Wales Florida I. Rothschild Iowa City

Announcements from West Chester Community Groups

Notices urge mothers to bring clues to Mrs Lon Bauer or leave with Mrs Vansickle. A Young People's Bible class picnic is planned at 6 30 Friday at the Mason home. The Church of Christ choir meets Friday at 8 for practice. New Haven Social group postponed to Tuesday or July 27. The Past Noble Grand Circle meets with Mrs Edna Flynn Monday evening.

Littl Light Fearers West Chester Lon Bauer Vansickle Young People’s Bible The Presbyterian Church Eastwood Elmer Mason Iowa Ave Church of Christ Edna Flynn

Paris Hosts Vast Network of Perfume Shops

Paris reportedly houses more perfume shops than any other city. Estimates place about 10 000 perfume establishments and around 15 000 hair dressing shops that also sell perfume as a side line.

Paris

Fish That Lights Up Alaska Forms Dried Candle

A report describes a fish found in Alaska that emits light and, when dried, can function as a candle. The article notes the species’ bioluminescence and suggests practical use in illumination while preserving the natural properties of the fish.

Alaska

The Cowards and the Indifferent in Divine Comedy

In a 1921 Western Newspaper Union piece, the speaker discusses Dante’s outcasts the cowards who lack initiative and passion. He cites Barker as an indifferent soul who, though upset, is provoked to seek change. The contrast with those of strong conviction drives the moral message.

N Pante Heaven Hell NY Leweher Cose Tee Barker Torlas Western Newspaper Union

Healing the Mind by Work Dr Frederick Greek

An article explains physio therapy and occupational therapy as ancient concepts now widely understood. It notes draft examinations, training camps, and the army’s reconstructions division. cites Dr Benjamin Rush’s 1798 ideas and the modern use of work in hospitals for the mentally and physically handicapped.

Army Benjamin Rush Philadelphia Western Newspaper Union

Sunday School and Worship Services Across Local Churches

The bulletin lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 50 p m in multiple churches. It notes sermon themes including The Purpose of a Successful Congregation and Why a Lack of Power with morning and evening services conducted by pastors and organists, inviting all to attend.

Idle School Jbane

Bible School and Services at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ Bible School convenes at 12:45 a.m. with communion and sermon at 1 p.m. The Young People's Society meets at 6:30 p.m. church evening service at 7:40 p.m. Morning sermon headlined God and Human Experience, evening sermon The Bible the Word of God. Everyone is invited and warmly welcomed.

Bible School Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor

Kiwanis tour to London organized for 600 travelers

Shenandoah J S Tobin and E A Disney assist J S Cutter of the Kiwanis Club in arranging a personal conducted tour to London for about 600 people. The Newton Jasper county board of supervisors awarded a five mile paving contract on primary No 7 west of Newton to the O Rourke Construction Company.

Shenandoah J. S. Tobin White Star Line E. A. Disney Chicago Mercantile Marine J. 8S Cutter Kiwanis Club London Newton Jasper County Board of Supervisors O’rourke Construction Company

Covenant er Sabbath School and Sermons at 10 and 11

Covenanter Sabbath School starts at 10 o clock morning with preaching at 11 o clock and 7 20 in the evening by Rev G B Colman DD of Cambridge Massachusetts

Rey, G Coleman, DD Cambridge Mass

Country churches on the White Way invite July services

The church along the White Way led by Pastor Rev. P B Gray announces July 18 services. Classes for all ages, morning worship at 11.9 am, sermon by the pastor, evening Epworth League at 7. They unite with nearby churches at the U P church in the evening. I B Gray serves as pastor.

Baptist Assembly Iown Falla Willem Cowper Great White Way Rev P B. Gray Epworth League U.P I. B. Gray

Bible School Worship Service at FW Eastwood

Bible school at 1 40 p m followed by worship at 2 30 p m with sermon theme What think we of Christ A worshipful service and welcome for all at FW Eastwood.

Bible School Christ

West Chester United Presky Sabbath Services Schedule

Sabbath school at ten o clock morning preaching service at eleven. The evening union service will be in our church at eight o clock. Mr Gray will preach.

Mr. Gray

Sabbath School and Worship Schedule

Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Next Sunday aims for an even 100 attendees. Wallace A. Stockwell is the pastor.

Wallace A. Stockwell

Sunday School and Sermon Study Announcement

10:00 a. m. Sunday school led by Walter Leet followed by 11:00 a. m. service on Christ's Happy Man. The church begins a study of the Sermon on the Mount. Plan to attend and enjoy the services. A hearty welcome awaits you at Lindenmeyer Parish.

Walter Leet

Christ's Secret of Happiness Sunday School Talk

Howard Mangold leads a 2:00 PM Sunday session on Christ's Secret of Happiness. The ice cream social at the church Wednesday drew a large crowd with the young ladies' class serving well. FM. Lindenmeyer

Howard Mangold Lindenmeyer

Threshing starts in Iowa and livestock exhibit plan discussed

Wheat threshing began in southwestern Iowa the week of July 12 with good yields local farmer J. D. Ross first to thresh. In Des Moines state officials and livestock associations met Governor Hammill to plan Iowa livestock exhibits for Philadelphia sesquicentennial exposition in September.

Shenandoah Iowa J. D. Ross Des Moines Mark Gg.thornburg Hammill Philadelphia

Naval arsenal blast injures Vinton-Major Zorniz

A telegram from Newhall residents Mr and Mrs M H Zapnig reports their son Vinton-Major Herman Zorniz sustained minor injuries in the Dover naval arsenal explosion on July 10.

Indians Coming to Town Circus Visits Reservations

The Robbins Pros Circus arrives in town bringing performers from nearby reservations. The article notes many American children have never seen an Indian and suggests the spectacle will be a novel and enjoyable experience for them.

America

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