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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1941

Page

3

Registrants Listed From Pager Mann Iowa Names Reflect Local Roll

A lengthy roster lists registrants with ages and hometowns such as Washington Kalona Wellman Crawfordsville Keota Riverside and West Chester. Entries include Hal Junior Nelson Floyd Yoder John French Edward Starr Loyd Hunt and many others with varying ages and locations.

Herbert Thomas Nash Brighton Loyd Dale Hunt Keota Clarence Clifton Funston Keota Wesley Rath Ramsey Washington Russell Stewart Bell William Henry Crandall Clifford Wayne Fountain Wellman Eugene B. Sayre Raymond Anderson Boshart Robert Eugene Eckels West Chester Lawrence Melvin Baker Hayes Sidney King Riverside Earl Donald Jay Marek Lyle Eugene Godfrey Milo Clayton Blumenstein Welman Luther Ballew Washing Roy Omer Wagner Harrison Henry Hesseltine Roy Orville Wetrich George Washington Cook Willis Ray Schwartz Myron William White Duane Carlton Griggs Hancock Stanley William Chabal Lloyd Ray Miller Kalona John Desmond Romoser Donald Hutt McAtlin Claude Joseph Semlar Karona George Theodore Koehler Ainsworth Wilbur Edward Witthoft Glen Howard Miller Clifford Lorraine Miller Menno Buckwalter Diener Vernon Gerard Stagner John Ivan Liska Robert Eugene Bidwell Carl Paul Jungbluth Wayne Justein Wenger Clifford Harold Polton Charles William Thrapp Norbert Alan Norris Harold Eugene Thomassen Charles William Rawn Roman L. Gingerich Herman Edward Ropp Wilbur Ray Motley Orin Alvin Wallace, Jr Clifford Leslie Goodwin Scott Iowa Mike Dayton Gilbert Duane Gilbert

Twelve Members Attend Meeting of Haskins Ladies Aid

The Haskins Ladies Aid met at the country home of Mrs. Ralph Boyd with 12 members present despite a heavy morning rain. After the meeting, ice cream wafers and ice tea were served by Mrs. Boyd's daughters Gladys Donna Rhae and Maxine Wehr. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Jim Colton.

Clara Godlove Haskins Ladies Aid Society Ralph Boyd Gladys Donna Rhae Maxine Wehr Jim Colton May Hopengardner Paul Mundt Washington Sue Thoma Richard Neff W. W. Society N. F. Chapman Nyola Ill Glenn Davis Donald Martha A. E. Sands Ainsworth G. C. Ebner D. E. Edwards Marjorie Floyd Edwards John Skubal J. T. Foster

Weigh the Same It is possible to get a pound of ice from a pound of water

A concise science note explains that under certain conditions a pound of water can yield a pound of ice, highlighting the role of phase change and energy transfer in freezing.

The Church and Alcohol Reform in the Early Church Era

A sermon urges separation from sin cleansing of wicked persons and intelligent doctrine to combat liquor. It emphasizes total abstinence and legal measures, noting church discipline, consistent life, and temperance as core duties for Christians and the church.

Christ

Babies Buried Waist Deep in Sand in Guiana

Report notes that in some Guiana sections babies are buried waist deep in sand to keep them out of mischief. The claim appears as a local anecdote without broader verification or corroborating sources.

Guiana

Bible School and Worship Schedule with Special Music

The bulletin lists a BCHURCH Bible school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 10:45 a.m. YPCA at 6:30 p.m. and an open air Union evening service at 7:30 p.m. including morning organ preludes and an anthem. Soloists Maurine Trotman Shelley Loren Sutherland and Daryl Fetters perform with organ piano and cello.

Bible School YPCA Union Central Park Ne Stebbins Divine Redeemer Gounod Maurine Trotman Rtrs Ee Gaul Aes Silver Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey R. H. McCleery L. Luckenbill George Kerr Alfred Trenerry The Baptist Choir A.m

Trinity Lutheran Holds Evening Services and Sermon

Trinity Lutheran announces 6:30 p m Sunday school and 7:30 p m regular service with Rev E Roeck of Freedom Pa delivering the sermon on Christian responsibility. The pastor cites gospel proclamation through service and living as evidence of faith. Alb Bostelmann, Pastor.

St James Masses Set At 7 And 9 A M

St James Catholic Church announces Masses at 7 a m and 9 a m led by Rev H J Corcoran pastor parish announcements list times and the clergyman in charge.

St. James Catholic H. J. Corcoran

New Birth Theme Highlighted at Church Bible School Schedule

The Church of Christ outlines a full week with Bible school at 9 45 Worship at 1945 Sermon The New Birth Christian Endeavor and park service times are listed A home coming Loyalty Sunday is planned as an all day meeting with basket dinner noon toward late summer or early fall an out of town speaker will headline the afternoon program Reds Blues score note attributed to Ivan Riess pastor.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Blues Ivan Riess

Life as Lesson Theme in Christ Scientist Church Services

Sunday July 20 worship centers on Life with Golden Text from Psalms 42. The Lesson-Sermon blends Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health notes. Key citations include Matthew 7:13 14 and a passage urging watchfulness and victory over sin sickness and death to reach Spirit life.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Schedule

Morning classes for all ages led by Vernon Witting at 9:80 a.m. Worship services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sermon theme titled Man's Extremity God's.

Bible School Vernon Witting

Baptist Sunday Services and Union Evening at Central Park

The notice invites attendance at Baptist Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a union service at Central Park at 7 30 p m. Music includes Prelude Marche de fete Offertory Lengthening Shad and Postlude Triumphal Entry with organist Charles Murdock and director Mr Charles McConnell. Alfred Trenerry minister.

Central Park Ee Scbarrrell Nordman Ee Nolte Charles McConnell Charles Murdock Alfred Trenerry

Foursquare Gospel Evangelistic Schedule Notice

Stand fast in liberty through Christ and attend Crusaders service at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayers Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Preaching Friday 7:30 p.m. by W. J. Stevens Paston.

Crusaders W. J. Stevens Paston

Country Churches Ainsworth U P Welcome Notice

Ainsworth United Presbyterian welcomes all to services including Bible study at 10, divine worship at 11, Young People's hour at 7, Evening worship at 8, with a welcoming message from W. H. Hemphill.

W. H. Hemphill

Ainsworth Methodist Announces Sunday Programs

Sunday school starts at 10 am led by Gene Stephens with worship at 11 am including Communion. Pauline Clegg provides special music. Epworth League meets at 6 30 pm after Institute. W S C S meets next Thursday at 2 pm in the church basement. John A Nye is the pastor.

Ainsworth Methodist Gene Stephens Pauline Clegg Epworth Institute W.S.C.S John A. Nye

West Chester Federated Bible School and Union Service

Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon. Bible school begins at 10:00 a.m. A union service in the church at 8:00 p.m. Rev. George Pennington will deliver the message. Services are short. Local pastors extend cordial invitations to home folks and visitors. J. B. Pollock, Pastor.

West Chester Federated Bible School George Pennington

Crawfordsville Churches Weekly Schedule

Sunday school at 10:00 a m led by J W Rich superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a m with special music by Viola Hering and Wanda Jean Huston. Sermon Forward This Way. Young People 6:30 p m leader Rev L H Bill. Reports on Young People Institute by delegates Gladys Rise and Leah Anderson. Union service 7:30 p m solo by Mrs Howard Anderson. Theme How About Seeing Ourselves Boy Scouts Monday 7:30 p m Rev Lester H Bill pastor.

J. W. Rich Viola Hering Wanda Jean Huston Young People’s Meeting L. H. Bill Young People’s Institute Gladys Rise Leah Anderson Solo Howard Anderson Boy Scouts Lester H. Bill

Sabbath Services and Study Schedule

Sabbath school at 10:00 a.m. supervised by Mrs Ida Wooley. Worship at 11:00 a.m. theme Whatsoever He Saith Do It. YP C O at 6:45 p.m. Bible Study at 6:45 on First Samuel. Rev R M McCracken is pastor.

Ida Wooley Y.P.C.O Samuel R. M. McCracken

Moorhead Sept Morning Service at 11

C. C. Moorhead announces a morning service on September date at 11 o clock. The notice emphasizes a time for worship and gathering.

Eureka Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic

The Eureka Church announces Sunday school from 10:00 to 10:45 and public worship from 10:45 to 11:30 with a sermon titled Great Searching of Heart. No evening service. William L. Clapp, minister.

William L. Clapp

Bible School and Services Schedule Promptly Set

Bible school at 10 a.m. Communion and preaching at 11 a.m. Sermon topic Jesus, The Rock of Ages. Young People’s meeting at 6 30 p.m. Preaching at 7 30 p.m.

Gracehill Moravian Sunday Services Announced

Gracehill Moravian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Crewell of Nazareth Pennsylvania will occupy the pulpit for the morning service. Robert Hyde S.8, Superintendent.

Gracehill Moravian Sunday School Robert Crewell Nazareth Penn Robert Hyde

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Schedule

Prairie Flower Baptist Church hosts 10 a.m. Bible school with classes for all ages and an 11 a.m. worship service on Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Prophecy. At 7:45 p.m. the Miracle Book club gospel team conducts a service, following a strong showing at Pleasant Hill last Sunday. Pastor C. B. Strong.

Prairie Flower Baptist Daniel Miracle Book Club Prairie Flower Church Pleasant Hill Prairie Flower C. BE. Strong

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Worship July 20 1941

Sunday services centered on The Unconquerable Spirit of Rural Areas from Galatians 2 20 Bethel Family Church Bethel 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship Cotter Friendly Church Cotter 10 00 Welcome to our Sunday school 7 00 YPSCE Senior C E for high school students with pastor sponsor Jr CE with Mrs David R Jones Superintendent 7 45 Evening worship Rev M A Robeson pastor

Bethel Cotter Friendly Church Y.P.S.C.E C. E Jr. C. KE David R. Jones M. A. Robeson

Tyrone News Briefs From July Visitations and Threshing Start

Mrs Margaret Long of Hedrick visits Hedrick daughter Mrs Otto Sheetz in Tyrone. Richard Sheetz from Marshalltown visits. Reed family from Oskaloosa and Everette Fagen of Arlington stop by. Walter Sheets and daughter Caroline report at hospital. Dickie Black of Moline visits grandfather Guy Black. Tyrone threshing ring begins its run Tuesday morning.

Otto Sheetz Tyrone Margaret Long Hedrick Richard Sheetz Marshalltown Waldo Miller Russell Reed Oskaloosa Everette Fagen Arlington Walter Sheets Caroline Sheets

Television Men Wear Helmets On Studio Sets

Cameramen on television sets wear helmets to shield against the intense studio lights.

Iowans respond to calls for food in Ames July report

Iowa State College economists release a Farm Outlook showing higher farm purchasing power and prices, with meat dairy and poultry up from 1910-14 baselines. Production increases, record milk yields, and stronger farm income reduce unemployment as hogs benefit from the food program and consumer prices rise. A prudent consumer guide urges nutrition awareness, label reading, and budgeting to stretch the food dollar.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Fed

McConnell Family Reunion and Community News

District No. 4 updates report the McConnell family reunion at Sunset Park with multiple relatives attending. Locals visit neighbors, 4-H Headliners hold a meeting, and several families journey to cultural events such as the Summer Music Festival. A threshing run begins at Clyde Rouse’s home and trips to Burlington and Cedar Falls are noted.

Harry McConnell Harold Will McConnell Francis McConnell McConnell Sunset Park James Brooks Davis Nelson Thompson Dorothy Independent Club Lake McBride John Wheelan Robert Raymond Tommy Harvey Ralph Kleese Iowa City C. S. Dunbar Carl Wagner Prairie City Donald McLaughlin Wilbur Harter Carl Replogle Clyde Rouse John Warnock Virginia Robert McLaughlin Paul Mayer Frank Mayer Burlington Myrla Stephens Cedar Falls Kathryn Vacha Bill McConnell, Jr Des Moines March Field California

Queensland Passes Law on Time Payment Deals for Buyers

A new Queensland law tightens rules on time payment agreements for buyers. It aims to regulate installment contracts, ensure clearer disclosures, and protect consumers from hidden charges. The act targets sellers, lenders, and brokers operating in the state.

Queensland

Autos Increase The Ownership Of Motor Vehicles

The number of owned motor vehicles in the United States grew by about 1.5 million in 1940, indicating rising mobility and demand for personal transport during that period.

United States

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