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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
3
Modelle Harbison and Louise Cox hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Eugene Arns of Waterloo, formerly Hazle Harbison. Friends visited and played bingo before presenting gifts and serving refreshments.
The Washington County Society of Registered Nurses schedules a meeting Tuesday evening June 6 at the nurses home. Dr C A Boice will address the group on nursing legislation and a strong turnout is urged. The session starts at 8 o'clock.
The Friendly Circle club met at Mrs Clyde Crile home with thirteen members and one guest Mrs May Hopengardner. A business meeting approved an ice cream supper at Sunset Park June 15 and planned entertainment and refreshments. The next meeting is at Mrs Glenn Cuddehack on July 6.
H J club members were entertained yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs Frank Patterson. Sixteen members and several guests enjoyed visiting and quilting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Chester Katinger and Mrs Blanche Shalla. Guests included Mrs Chester Eatinger and daughter, Mrs Norbert Tehockhorst, Mrs Duane Shalla, Darlene and Jean Shalla, and Letitia Tehoeckhorst. Next meeting set for June 22.
Mrs Ted Crone hosted fourteen Pythian Past Chiefs Association members at her home last evening. Mrs Roy Mallory of Chicago, a past chief of the local lodge, attended as a guest. Members hemmed tea towels for the Pythian Sisters temple and refreshments were served at the close.
Rosella Hotle was complimented at a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. William Kyle. Miss Hotle will marry Werner Lowry this month. Guests enjoyed guessing games and a treasure hunt with blue and white decorations and gifts. Ruthmary Dunbar hosted a linen shower honoring Miss Notlhe with eleven guests.
At a Headliners 4-H club gathering held Tuesday afternoon at Carl Brewer's home the group mapped Rally Day for June 4. With Mrs J W Chandler the members practiced Rally Day songs. The next meeting is set for Thursday June 8. Guests Dorothy Foster and Mrs Chasidler attended along with seven members and leader Mrs Ella Miller. Refreshments were served by Carol Brewer and Dorothy os er.
The Tatapochun Camp Fire Group met with Marilyn Walker after school and elected officers. Jean Kennedy was chosen president, Beverly Brown vice president, Marilyn Walker secretary, and Patty Patterson treasurer. The summer program was discussed. Mrs. Walker and Marilyn served grape juice and cupcakes.
St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid society met at the church yesterday afternoon with eleven members present. After the devotional service a business meeting was held by president Mrs Carl Klein and the members worked on a quilt. Mrs Augusta Westen and Mrs Martha Zileglowsky served refreshments.
The City P.T.A. council met last evening in the public library. Mrs. Don Maxwell presided as plans were discussed to raise funds for the summer playground and new officers for next year will be elected in the fall after other P.T.A. groups organize.
The schedule lists Bible School at 9:30 with Superintendent John Applegate and worship at 10:45 and 7:30 led by guest preachers. Evening sermon by Rev Carl Klein, with organ and vocal music, plus a Leson Sermon in Churches of Christ, Scientist on June 4. Local oblique notices include speakers Dr Arthur Atack and Mrs. Lewis Warren providing a varied day of music and readings.
The daily program runs two weeks ending June 16 with morning worship and Sabbath School for children in the trade school age. Activities include Young People gatherings, weekday services, and a series of organ preludes and anthems led by Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey.
The Church of Christ will hold a Children’s Day program next Sunday at 4:00 PM after Bible School at 9:30 AM. Services include a Communion Service and a brief pastor's talk if time allows. Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 12 for two weeks. convention details and church leadership are listed.
The Foursquare Gospel announces a summer program starting Monday June 5 for two weeks of Bible study for children. Sunday School at 9 30 a m features Matt 19 16 30 lesson. pastor W J Stevens preaches Grace Hill church at 10 a m then 11 15 a m service. Communion Sunday with Crusaders at 6 15 and Evangelical service at 7 30. Public invited.
Earnest invitation to worship on Loyalty Day at 10:45 a.m. with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages. The morning service will feature music and a sermon.
The sermon at the A M E church urges fellowship with the Lord through prayer at the Hebron altar and house of worship. It laments loss of family prayer, warns against overreliance on science and material wealth, and calls for spiritual security in Sabbath worship led by Pastor Preston.
St Paul’s Evangelical Church in Washington announces morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 20 a m and Young People’s League at 7 36 p m led by Pastor Carl W Klein with service details for congregants.
Church leaders invite residents to a renewal service at Baptist chapel focusing on rest for body and soul. Local pastors stress peaceful reflection and communal support amid everyday stress.
The Christian Church hosts a children's day program on Sunday at 10 30. The program features numerous recitations including A Little Girl's Welcome Today and Tomorrow I'm Glad and The Treasures of Youth Play with multiple classes, exercise segments, and a youth choir. The event is assisted by Mrs Carter and Dorothy Putman with a committee led by Mrs W H Carter.
The notice invites all to a summer Sunday at the Lupts church with 9:30 a.m. Bible school led by C. V. Brown and Wayne Kendrick, 10:45 a.m. worship with a children talk, sermon "Bringing the Bible Back," 6:30 p.m. activities for youth, 7:30 p.m. evening service, and a midweek 7:30 p.m. praise and Bible study. It lists special music by the organist Mrs. Claude L. Reister and choir under Rev. L. Fredmund, with multiple hymn and offertory items for the day.
During Sabbath School hours this Sunday the Junior and Primary departments present a Children’s Day program. Parents and friends are urged to attend. Special evangelistic services follow next week Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with Reverends Ammons of Warrington and Mrs Ammons leading music. Morning worship Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Pastor James K. Morris announces.
Trinity Lutheran announces its Vacation Bible School starts Monday June 5 from 9 to 11 30 a m with a schedule for children in the church program and related activities hosted on site.
Worship service Sunday morning at 10:30. The sermon topic focuses on community faith and shared hope in the local country churches.
The Church School meets at 10 30 with Children s Day Pro gram for Sunday morning June 11th. A Vacation Church School will run weekly sessions after Children s Day until completion under Pastor N F Chapman.
Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian churches invite worshipers to Mounting to the Heights with services themed on spiritual ascent. Bethel offers Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 with a June 11 Children’s Day program. Cotter hosts Sunday School at 10:00 and Evening Worship at 7:45 with a 7:00 Christian Endeavor and a Paul’s life study. Reverend M. A. Robeson presides at Cotter.
Ainsworth churches invite a large audience for Sunday worship at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10. Bible study for children, Young People at 7 led by John Koehler Jr. Union services join the M Bs and UL Ps in summer evenings. Rev. Coggshull to speak. Hemphill pastor urges full attendance.
Sunday school at 10 a m offers Adult and Senior lesson study titled A Good Life Its Own Defense. Morning worship at 11 a m features The Purchase Price of Truth. Junior and Senior Leagues meet at 7 a m. At 8 p m union service begins with United Presbyterian Church.
Following Sunday morning services a basket dinner will be held after worship and a short afternoon program in commemoration of Father's Day. All members and friends are urged to join in worship and fellowship. 9:45 Worship and Communion Service 10:45 Bible School 12:00 Basket Dinner 2:00 Program. Howard Benn Supt Vernon H. Carter, Pastor.
The record notes church events with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 15 a m at St Paul s Evangelical Valley.
The Salem Presbyterian Church lists a Welsh service at 9 30 morning Sunday School at 10 30 and Junior Society at 7 80. Evening English service at 8 00 led by Rev David C C Davies with topics on Summertime Opportunities for Christian Growth and leaders Gweneth Davies Glen Davis.
The notice outlines plans announced for the upcoming Lord's Day and the subsequent events or reminders. It specifies gatherings, services, or activities scheduled by local churches or organizations for worship, outreach, and community engagement. Further details appear in the period's public notices.
The church announces daily vacation Bible school beginning Tuesday at 9:00 a m with a 10:00 a m Bible school and 11:00 worship service. Missionary offering will be received during the service. The pastor C KE Strong invites all community children to attend.
Sunday schedule notes a 10 a m preaching service by Rev W J Stevens of Washington followed by Sunday school at 11 a m with Robert Hyde listed as superintendent.
West Chester presbyterated Bible school at 16 00 and morning worship at 11 00. Union service in the M E Church at 8 00 p m. A cordial invitation to all residents and visitors to worship in our churches. J P Pollock pastor.
Crawfordsville churches list Sunday School at 10 a m overseen by J W Rich superintendent public worship at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Reverend Kk E Voss is the pastor
Sabbath School at 10 00 a m with Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent Morning worship at 11 00 a m Rev Karl Megdelson of Ainsworth to preach Y P C U at 6 30 p m led by David White Mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Rev N G Wegster pastor to lead the evening service
Church services list morning worship at 11 oclock with a ex getical study on Mark 6 41 23 sermon theme Summertime Opportunities for Christian Growth led by Wayne Williams Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 p m Union Service at 7 30 p m with a sermon from Revelation Church Night on Wednesday Rehearsals for Children Day Program on Sunday morning June 1th notes at Sunday Service Church Items next week Pastor N F Chapman
Merrimac residents report gravel truck traffic between Germanville and Merrimac. Mrs Carl Amyine and Donald called on Mrs Dave Baldosier and Mrs Max Baldosier Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harris Beese and family visited Sunday with Elmer Reschleys. Mr and Mrs Dale Norton and son visited Sunday at the parent.
Sunday and Thursday visits tied together a string of calls and gatherings. Eta Steen Silas Caldwell and families from Washington state joined other relatives at the Amrine and Farmer homes in Wayland. The day saw Carl Amrine and A N Amrine hosts and guests including the Shafer and Duttweiler families, Thelma, Donna, and Thelma Duttweiler, and Owen Blick and John Wieneke Jr. homes were visited Sunday afternoon. Harlan Diers with Emma Diers called at Earl Smith’s home Sunday afternoon.
In Columbus Junction on March 30 the community daily vacation Bible school opened in the grade school under Rev Y A Bloomquist. With 74 enrolled Monday, teachers include Kenneth Woodruff Marybella Duncan Loris Green Joyce Gikey and Ruth Wiegner. one more to be added. A union program closes the school with the children's day service on June 11.
Fragmentary text hints at Hippocrates calling mustard Nah-Poo and links to a Greek medical context. The readable portions reference the Father of Medicine and a phonetic note, but details and full attribution remain unclear.
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