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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1938

Page

3

Christian Science and Nazarene Services Ahead

Christian Science Sunday services on Southern Avenue at 11 am with Love as the Lesson-Sermon topic and Psalms 145:9 quoted. Nazarene services continue nightly 7 45 in the gospel tent corner of South Marton and Van Buren with Pastor Rev Morris delivering morning and evening messages and Sunday school at 3 pm.

Christian Science Southern Avenue Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Kingdom of Heaven Church OF the Nazarene South Marton Avenue van Buren Street James McTeod Des Moines James EF. Morris

Recital by Elsie Bratten Pupils at Presbyterian Church

Elsie Bratten presented piano pupils in a 2 pm recital at the Presbyterian church. The program featured works by Presser, Czerny, Wright, and others with pupils Eva Stevens Erma Turnipseed Betty Stevens Wilma Zook Lorene Anderson Maynard Bauer and Frances Turnipseed among performers. Dorothy Ferguson and Patricia Griffin served as ushers.

Elsie Bratten Presbyterian Church Presser Jimmie Easter Jolly Williams Eva Stevens Williams Betty Scott Erma Turnipseed Streabog Maynard Bauer Louise Witthoft Williams Czerny Wilma Zook Hackett Lorene Anderson Wyman Nixon Mary Dreckmeter Daniel Sliss Jack Zook Anthony Frances Zeiler Betty Stevens Wright Miss Sbratten Pead Eden Lindsay June Longer Lorene Anderson Heigh-Ho Churchill Louise Witthoft Miss Bratten Ambrose Miss Bratten Mary Dreckmeier Orange Blossoms Ludovic Maynard Baner Dean Emde Jesus Gabriel Wilma Zook Dorothy Ferguson Patricia Griffin West Chester R. C. Ferguson Henry Witthoft

Two Young Women Stage Short Skit at Dorcas Meeting

In Wayland on July 29 the Dorcas gathering at the Mennonite church featured devotions by Mrs. Clara Neff and a short skit titled Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Do Less performed by Jean Neff and Mary Wittrie. The program included reports on a Chicago mission trip by Mrs. Schantz and a India trip by Mrs. Wenger, with a refreshment committee led by Mrs. Roth, Eicher, Lyte, and Wicher and guests Mrs. Schantz, Joann Rae, Mary Wilting, and Jean Neff.

Wayland Dorcas Mennonite Shurch Clara Neff Moore Do Less Jean Neff Mary Wittrie Chicago K. Schantz India A. C. Wenger Joseph Roth W. J. Eicher Chas. Lyte Ed Wicher Alice Schantz Joann Rae Mary Wilting

Social Calendar for Friday and Upcoming Week Events

Garden department meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs J G Maxwell 410 West Washington street. Friendship club and families ice cream social at C J Wolfe home. 4 H girls chorus rehearsal at AM E church. D of V meeting at 7 30 p m in G A R hall. Booster club annual picnic at sunset park 6 30 p m bring brine meat dish two dishes to pass own table service buns and dessert provided.

M. LL J. G. Maxwell Washington — Street Friendship Club and Families C. J. Wolfe Booster Club Sunset Park

Birthday Celebrants Listed Across Community

Charles Crane of Iowa Continental Telephone marks a birthday today along with Mrs. T. R. Phillips. Norma Mae Payne, nine, is noted for tap dancing. Lawrence Fountain of Ainsworth also turns a year older. Kathryn Latta, Washington schools teacher, and Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Joe Conrad of Crawfordsville, and Mrs. R. F. Hamil observe birthdays today.

Charles Crane The Iowa Continental Telephone Company Norma Mae Payne Kermit Payne Tay Lawrence Fountain Ainsworth Kathryn Latta Washington Mary Weber Joe Conrad Crawfordsville R. F. Hamil

Kolosick Reunion Planned in Iowa City Park

The Kolosick reunion will be held in the Iowa City park on Sunday August 7. Marcus Kolosick serves as president and Mrs Ray Sojka is secretary. 14102

Kolosick Iowa City Park Marcus Kolosick Ray Sojka

Demonstration Given at Kolah Club Meeting

Maurita Darnel and Mildred Meyer led a chicken dressing and canning demonstration for Kolah club members at Mrs. I. D. Quinn's home yesterday afternoon. Four members and four guests attended. Participants included Maurita Darnel Mildred Meyer Maurine Trotman and her sister Sarah. Refreshments followed the usual program.

Maurita Darnel Mildred Meyer Kolah Club I. D. Quinn Darnel Meyer Maurine Trotman Sarah Mra. Quinn

Booster Club Picnic Planned for Tuesday at Sunset Park

The Booster Club announces its annual picnic for members, former members and families next Tuesday evening in Sunset Park. Attendees should bring a meat dish two sides and their own table service. Buns and dessert will be provided. Supper serves at 6 30 p m.

Rooster Club Sunset Park

Dinner At Country Club For 165 Attendees

One hundred sixty five people attended the country club dinner last evening at the clubhouse. Mrs. John Dodd catered the meal and the entertainment committee included R B E Arthur and R J Patterson who organized group singing on the lawn after dinner. Bridge winners were Dr. and Mrs. A W Clow. Chairwoman EF Morrison Sr led the dinner committee with multiple assisting couples.

Country Club C. R. McCutchen John Dodd R. BE. Arthur R. J. Patterson Lewis Warren Henry Bailey A. W. Clow EF. D. Morrison R. KE. Arthur C. W. McLaughlin Claude Tucker O. Fr. Boller Richard Stewart FE. D. Morrison

Miss Opal Palmer Weds Ralph Herr

Opal Isabelle Palmer and Ralph Herr married at the Methodist church in Keota in a simple ceremony. The couple, who honeymoon through Yellowstone, will reside on a farm near South English after August 20.

Opal Palmer Ralph Herr Herr Perry Palmer Keota State Teachers College

Coyote Praised as Superior Mouser by Park Service Naturalists

National Park Service naturalists say the coyote outperforms the cat as a mouser. They credit the coyote with keen hearing and sight, rapid movement, and effective camouflage in grass and shrubs, making it an excellent rodent hunter.

National Park Service

A Man Who Wasted His Strength Samson’s Fall Explored

Lesson based on Judges 14 5 6 15 11 14 and 16 15 21 warns that physical prowess without moral discipline fails. It notes Samson’s Nazarite calling and strength, his sexual and spiritual downfall, Delilah’s betrayal, and his ultimate downfall ending in captivity blindness and death.

Samson Delilah God J. M. Lang

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Invites All to Meet

The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all ages to Sunday school at 9 30 A M. An Epworth League gathering follows at 6 30 P M with Miss Lois Humble in charge. Musicians from nearby towns will present vocal and instrumental numbers. Members and friends are urged to attend.

Epworth League Lois Humble

Pastor Returns From Vacation With Sermon Titles

The pastor and family return from vacation and plan to share thoughts from the trip in two sermons on the Sabbath. Morning services include Bible school at 9 45 and worship at 10 45 with special music and organ preludes. The vacation messages are titled Introvert or Extrovert and Lovers Lane.

Secord Nan Stebbing Sa McDermid E. D. Morrison, Jr Guilmant the Lord East Randegger R. H. McCleery Rinck

Power to Defeat Fear Guidance From Proverbs

A short religious verse quotes Proverbs 3 25 26 warning against sudden fear and desolation. It reassures that the Lord is a defender and will keep the faithful from harm.

John Paul Jones Becomes Admiral in Russian Navy

John Paul Jones, famed American naval hero, is named admiral in the Russian navy following the American Revolutionary War. The transition marks a notable shift in his naval career and allegiance.

John Paul Jones

Church Invitation Promotes Community Worship and Youth Program

A church outreach invites neighbors to attend services and Bible school with classes for all ages. Superintendent C. W. Long oversees the program. The morning sermon is titled Running Life's Greatest Race. An evening Senior Young People's meeting offers a lively program for youth and includes morning music.

C. W. Long

Bible School and Worship Services Announced

Bible school begins at 9 30 a m with John Applegate as Superintendent. Classes for all ages. Worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with themes Morning Happy Christianity and Evening Making A Living and Making A Life. Music includes organ preludes and a variety of vocal numbers by Miss L Knox and others.

Bible School John Applegate

Trinity Lutheran Worship Service in the Morning

The Rev. Robert Gutknecht of What Cheer will preach the sermon at 8:30 A M. Visitors are welcome. Sunday school and Bible Class follow at 9:30 A M. Theodore C Meitbohm is the pastor.

Robert Gutknecht What Cheer Theodore C. Meitbohm

Foursquare Gospel Tonight Crusaders Lead Devotional

Foursquare Gospel group leads the Friday devotional with the pastor delivering the message “Stones Unturned.” Sunday services include a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school with the text I Samuel 1 and 3:1-10, a 10:45 a.m. morning worship with the sermon “A Perfect Refuge,” 6:15 p.m. Crusaders, and an evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. with the topic “God's Plan and Purpose.” A cordial invitation is extended by Pastor W. J. Stevens.

Crusader Crusaders W. J. Stevens

Church Bible School and Communion Services Announced

The Church of Christ invites attendance at Bible school at 9 45 a m and communion service at 10 45 a m Brother Carter Sister Carter and Joyce return from vacation. Last Sunday's attendance was splendid and this Sunday aims to surpass it.

Bible School Carter Joyce

Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

The church sets Sunday school at 10:00 A M and worship at 11:90 A M with the sermon titled When He Came to Himself. A business meeting is announced for 8:00 P M on Friday night July 29, urging all members to attend. W M Berry is the pastor.

W. M. Berry

St Pauls Evangelical Morning Worship and Sunday School

Washington morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein at St Pauls Evangelical Church.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Washington Carl W. Klein

Plan Dedication of Highway No. 2

Columbus Junction prepares for a late August state wide celebration marking the completion of paving Highway No. 2 in Louisa County. The event includes dedicating a $168,606 Iowa River bridge and a viaduct on Oak Street over Rock Island Lines tracks, with C. H. Young assisting planning. Attendees expected include Guy Kraschel and Iowa Highway Commission members, along with boosters from counties along the route.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County E. P. Shellabarger Iowa Highway No. 2 Association Iowa River Oak Street Rock Island Lines Main Street C. H. Young Guy Kraschel Iowa Highway Commission

Fredmunds Return From Iowa Falls

Rev and Mrs J Fredmund returned from the Baptist assembly at Iowa Falls where over four hundred young people registered for courses. The Sunday program drew hundreds from across the state with a new gateway dedication, Galilean service and evening worship. They will stay in What Cheer for church business and he will preach next Sunday morning.

J. Fredmund Baptist Assembly Towa Falls Fredmund

Ainsworth Church to Hear Bickett on Sunday

Ainsworth Iowa July 29. Pr John W Bickett of Newton Iowa new synodical superintendent of the Iowa synod United Presbyterian will occupy the pulpit at United Presbyterian church Ainsworth on Sabbath July 21 at 800 oclock PM Pr Bickett replaces Dr BE PF Kimmelshue former S M known to many in the community.

Ainsworth John W. Bieckett Newton Iowa Iowa Synod United Presbyterian Church Pr. Bickett BE. PF. Kimmelshue S. M

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterians to Welcome Rev Pickering

Rev. Mr. Pickering from Blue Grass Iowa will preach at Bethel Presbyterian and Cotter Presbyterian churches next Sunday July 31. The familiar pastor brings a planned message for the community gathering.

Bethel Presbyterian Pickering Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Blue Grass Iowa

Chester Baptist and School Improvements Report

J P Federated pastor J B Pollock leads Bible school at 10 am. Supt H R Northey and Mrs Northey with daughter Nancy are on a motor trip to California. Columbus schools receive 1850 allocation for high school roof painting window repairs and grade building work. H Y Holt move to F B Smylie property. Thomas E B Perry vacationing in Canada.

California H. RB. Northey Nancy Columbus H. Y. Holt F. B. Smylie Thomas EB. Perry Canada

Founding of Albuquerque by Francisco Cuervo de Valdez

Albuquerque in New Mexico was founded in 1706 by Francisco Cuervo de Valdez, then temporary governor of New Spain. The settlement's origin traces to colonial plans for military and civilian outposts in the Rio Grande valley.

Albuquerque, N. M Francisco Cuervo de Valdez New Spain

Morning Worship and Union Service Notice

Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 union service in the MEB with a cordial welcome to all services. Sharch at 8 00 p m.

MEB Sharch

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Schedule

Bible school at 10 00 A M with classes for all ages and space available. Gospel preaching at 11 00 A M focusing on a crucified risen returning Christ who saves by faith to those who believe and receive Him. Pastor C FE Strong.

C. FE. Strong

Ainsworth U P Church Plans Evening Service

No Sabbath school nor morning service announced. Preclock at 7 90, preaching at 8 00 with Br John W Bickett from Newton Iowa in the pulpit. Session meets after the service. Max M White chairs the pulpit committee.

U. PLC John W. Bickett Synodical Newton Iowa Max M. White

Valley Sunday Services At St Pauls Evangelical

Valley Sunday school is set for 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 15 a m at St Pauls Evangelical Church with attendant services described for the day.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Crawfordsville Churches Sunday Schedule and Leaders

Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school at 10 AM led by Be and Conry, with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 PM, under Pastor F. Chapman.

Presbyterian Sunday School Conry Christian Endeavor

United Presbyterian Sabbath Services Notice

Mrs Ida Wooley leads the 10 A M Sabbath school and 11 A M worship with sermon Reasons for Suffering There is a 6 30 P M Y P C meeting on Bard Problems for City and Country to Solve led by Clarence Days There will be no preaching services during August Pastor N G Webster announces service pause.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Clarence Days N. G. Webster

Sunday services announced at local church

Sunday school at 10 with J. W. Rich as Superintendent. Public worship at 11 with a sermon on Beholding God's Love. Union service at 7 30 P M led by Pastor E Voss with the theme Spiritual Dreath.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School J. W. Rich E. Voss

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold i Lundquist D. D. Ean Sree Bible Institute Age Western Newspaper Union Christian Science Churches Ie Aiakos Engelmann Gaul Chas H. McConnell R. O. and E. W Watts Elizabeth Fry Society OF Friends Washington Dairy Dixie Dugan Saief By Striebel & Mevoy D. of V G. A. R. Hall T. R. Phillips Wilbur M. Smith Israel Methodist Episcopal Andantino Een Lemare Thomas Aee l Salter Ralph Kleese Rockwell Wm. M. Nichol, Jr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey J. Applegate G. Miller L. Hughes RB. Kendig Organ Postiude Merkel Trinity Lutheran Foursquare Gospel Church of Christ Homer Stephen Optometrist West Side Palestine ST. Sylvia OF Aquitaine Fredmunds Iowa Falls Bickett Country Churches Chester Baptist J. P. Federated J. B. Pollock Prairie Flower Baptist Ainsworth U. P N. F. Chapman Westphal the Jeweler Christian Science Monitor Monitor Christian Science Publish Society Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Jesse the Semple
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