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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1949
Page
3
Mrs. Pearl Whistler guest at the Just Us club in Mrs. John Dodd’s home reviewed Bertha Damon’s A Sense of Humus. Guests Nancy Loveless and Nancy Gastman sang three songs. Mrs. E. H. Messer presided.
H J club members and families held a picnic supper at Adolph Shalla residence on Thursday at 6:30 PM. Guests included the William Shalla Duane Shalla and Fred Bliesuss families. Ice cream was served after outdoor meals.
Jean Humphreys of Wyman bride to James Austin of Williamsburg honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted in Olds by Mrs. Orval Miller. Co hosts were Adeline Humphreys and Mrs. Merlin Finke. Guests included many local women and relatives.
Keith W. Wehr of Waterloo wed Virginia Dawson of Waterloo in a May 24 ceremony at St. Marys Catholic Church Waterloo before 150 guests. The bride wore white satin with lace details. Alice Diaz served as maid of honor and James Wehr was best man. Afterward a breakfast for 28 followed, and the couple plan to live in Waterloo after bridal trips.
The O E S Pinochle Group met for a cooperative luncheon at the Masonic Temple on Thursday at 1 p.m. After lunch, pinochle was played at five tables with Mrs. Ernie Rouse winning the high prize and Mrs. Will Sheetz holding the low score.
Notices list gatherings for Rebekah lodge Pythian Sisters Women's Relief Corps and other groups. Events include picnics, card parties, mixers, meetings at the YWCA Legion hall K P hall and St James venues with times from 1:30 to 7:30 pm and details on locations transportation and attire.
William Eugene Arthur turns seven and Russell David Herr five today. June 3 marks birthdays for Myrtle Poole Mary Jane Lemsey and Harold Messenger. Mr and Mrs Paul Hanson Mr and Mrs Lloyd Thompson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Steele of Riverside celebrate anniversaries. Thea Jo Crawford of Wellman is one year old.
Abbie Allene Miller of Cairo and Arnole Smith of Columbus Junction married at 8 p m Saturday in Wapello Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Bloomurst officiating. Floral decorations included carnations. music featured period songs. The bride wore a white suit. reception followed for 103 guests. The couple plans to live on the Ikex Smith farm near Columbus Junction after a short trip.
Mrs Julia Koehler and Virginia Hunt of Ainsworth were elected at the Sunshine Community club meeting held at Mrs Pete Koehler's home. Fifteen members attended and a social with strawberries and ice cream was planned for Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Tivle Wilvox.
A Holland letter to the high court of Israel seeks review of Jesus trial from 30 A. D. The piece argues history finds the Sanhedrin Caiaphas and Pontius Pilate flawed and that Jesus remained innocent. It urges readers to judge Christ by their own sight of him.
The article explains that carrot color comes from carotene which the body partly converts into Vitamin A. Vitamin A supports growth and helps build resistance to infections in the nose throat and eyes.
Public invited to view photographs from the union associational service at ml eye 2. The display highlights a biblical verse from Chronicles and invites readers to reflect on humility prayer and healing of the land.
Trinity Lutheran Church on 3rd Ave and 2nd St B hosts Pentecost Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon titled The Pentecost Miracle based on Acts 2 1 13. Sunday school at 1 4 p.m. Ladies' Aid to meet June 9 at 5 p.m. Vacation Bible School runs June 12 17 from 9 11 a.m. and 1 3 p.m. daily. Pastor Geo A Koeh invites enrollment.
Bible school news lists Sunday events with 9:45 Morning worship and 10:45 Evening worship, 7:30 youth conducted service. Sermon titled Doing More Than Others. Music includes Grian prelude Prayer Be Thou With Me Hiller Special Lead Me Lord Anthem Unto The Hills Orean postlude From a Mountain Top Diggle Wendell River director of music Mrs A S Smith organist Thomas Polk minister.
Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon on a Christian marriage from Matthew 19 4 6. Westminster Fellowship features a 6 00 p m service. Midweek Bible hour at 9 30 a m Wednesday and 8 00 p m evening. Music includes anthem God Is a Spirit May Night alma aria solo Lead Kindly Light and March Religieuse. Pastor J Grossheim and organist Mrs Edith Shields listed.
A M E services begin at 11 00 am on the first and third Sundays at Washington church. Mt Pleasant church hosts services on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 00 pm. Rev E A London is pastor.
St James Catholic Church schedules masses at 6 7 and 9 oclock with Benediction following the nine oclock service Rev H J Corcoran pastor.
The Seventh Day Adventists schedule Sabbath school at 2 p m and a sermon at 3 p m at CN Sth Ave, meeting under the Paul Whitlow location guidance.
The Washington association Baptist churches plan a union service at Washington Baptist church with a 6:00 p.m. pot luck supper and a featured talk on the life of Father Bible character, as Rev. J A Cochran fills in for Rev. Currier at morning worship. A Young People's fellowship follows at 7:00 p.m.
June 5 1949 Christian Science Lesson Sermon centers on Divine Mind as the sole cause and creator. Bible citations affirm the Lord as maker of all, while the text condemns mortal mind as egotistical and asserts spiritual man as the truth of creation.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington announces Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 with sermon Running in Lifes Race. Children's Day practice Saturday at 1 30 p.m. All urged to attend. Woman's Guild meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. Guest Day invites bringing a guest. Pastor Milo J Phillips signs the notice.
Calvary Baptist invites children four years old and older to Vacation Bible School from June 6 to June 17, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Pastor H White leads services with 4:30 a.m. Bible school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship, and 7:00 p.m. evening gospel service. Wednesday prayer and praise.
Morning worship at 10:45 features Dr Miller speaking on The Sin of Indifference. Church activities include a 9:45 a m church school, Methodist Youth Fellowship at 1:00 p m, organ preludes, selected anthems and solos. Ministers Fred E B Miller and Walter A Smith, organist John L Yousling, director Elouise R Sorden.
The United Presbyterian Church announces a full week of services and activities. Morning Bible school at 9:45 a.m. worship and youth meetings in the afternoon and evening, with special music including organ preludes and anthems. Dr. and Mrs. Kerr host open house Monday, and Tuesday features Prayer Around the World led by Ruth Nichol Society. Wednesday open house at the United Presbyterian Home. George Kerr is minister, Helen Harvey organist, Melvin Hill director of music.
Immanuel Lutheran invites worship at 9:50 a.m. Sunday with divine service at 10:00 a.m. The sermon on Pentecost emphasizes the Holy Spirit’s extraordinary gifts to Jesus disciples. Bible school runs June 6 through June with sessions 9:30 to 11:39 a.m. for ages nine and up.
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with Mrs Gotie Gault as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 90 am Pre service prayer at 6 15 pm Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm Thursday prayer meeting at 7 34 pm Bible study and child activities listed Piano and song leadership noted Pastor Luther Johnson leads singing All children welcome at the church unsure details provide names and times for activities.
The text lists the Associate Presbyterian church timetable with 16 00 Bible school 11 00 Morning worship 6 30 Young People meeting 7 00 Evening worship led by Pastor Basil G McBee.
The Christian Tabernacle outlines a summer program starting Monday at 9 30 with morning and afternoon sessions and lunch required. New features include a playground and moving pictures for visual education plus bus pickup. Sunday schedule lists classes at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and youth and evangelistic services in the evening.
Bethel Presbyterian invites parishioners to morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Milan Thompson approved as pastor with Charles Rothlisberger serving as superintendent.
Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with sermon on Unfailing Security. Evening service at 7 00 p m. Young Adult group to meet Monday at Elliot McA Kinstry home for pot luck. Mid week Bible study at Max Waterhouse home Thursday. Howard Mangold superintendent and Arthur Peters pastor.
Sunday activities include morning worship at 10:00 A M Sunday school at 11:00 A M and evening service at 8:00 P M The Young Adult group gathers Wednesday at Eugene Engel home The Ladies Aid meets at the Community building Wednesday afternoon Prayer service Thursday evening at Max Waterhouse home Eugene Engel directs music Max Waterhouse is Sunday school superintendent Bible study is midweek Wednesday at 7 o clock Classes run mornings 9 12 for two weeks open to children through high school Pastor B G Hall leads all activities
Morning worship begins at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m The sermon titled Running in Life's Race will be delivered by Milo J Phillipi pastor A teachers meeting is scheduled before the worship service The inspiration to better living must come from a higher source Go to church Sunday.
Merl McDowell will present a report at the Bible school morning service about the United Presbyterian general assembly held in Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania.
Sunday school begins at 10:00 with Kenneth Cuddeback as superintendent Faith Louise Bauer plays piano Morning worship at 11 led by Mrs Edgar Stewart with Mary Jane Stephens at piano Sermon titled The Glory of Service Youth Fellowship at 6:30 and Evening worship at 7:30 with Sermon Miracles and Everyday Life The Town Des Moines annual conference runs June 7 to June 12 hosted by Rev Claude W Cooper Bishop Charles W Prashares presiding R Vernon Pike is minister
Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Merle McPowell presents a renoart of the Tointed Presbyterian General Accomplyv of 1940. The miccian circle meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Wearman Daonettoe. Public worship at 11 o'clock. Service details incomplete.
A Watchtower Society representative E. E. Kendall will deliver a public address Sunday afternoon June 5 at 3 o clock at 1026 East Adams Street. The event invites the public to attend. After the address the study will discuss Can Religion's Divided House Unite and Woman will be held.
The program includes sermons titled The Power of God and Pastorale and He Lives performed on the memorial organ by Corrine Edmondson. MYF meets at 7 p m Monday and 8 p m with the board of stewards. Annual conference at Muscatine June 7 to 12.
Crawfordsville churches announce changes in Sunday school at 9 00 a m and Jr MYF at 7 00 p m with union evening worship at the Federated Presbyterian church. The Annual Conference runs June 7 to June 2 with WSUS program June 9 at 2 30 p m in Muscatine and MYF rally and ordination on June 11 led by Clifford Ott.
Sunday school at 9 44 a m morning worship at 10 50 a m. Don Hawthorne of Clarinda will deliver the sermon. Youth group at 7 00 p m. Aion service at 8 00 p m. Mr Hawthorne in charge of meets Robert Henderson Sunday.
Mrs Richard Schiebel hosted the Friendly Circle club meeting on Thursday with 14 members present and three guests. New member Mrs Erlenbush joined, while Mrs Quinn presided. entertainment was led by Mrs Cuddeback and prizes went to Mrs Quinn, Mrs Klopfenstein, and Mrs Sheetz.
A broom handle fitted with a hook aids reaching and pulling down sturdy boxes of supplies and stubborn window shade cords, offering a simple practical solution.
Washington county residents are invited to Iowa State College for two events this week and next. On Friday June 10 the Forage Crops field day will demonstrate field to silo silage production and show new forage varieties and machinery. The fourth annual Credit School runs June 13 to 24 focusing on agricultural credit administration real estate appraisal policy and current credit topics.
H E O club members and guests met with Mrs. Everette Gardner Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wes Ramsey and Shirley Gardner were the guests. Nine members were present. Hot weather menus were given an answer to roll call. Plans were discussed for the coming meetings. The hostess, assisted by Mrs Ramsey and Miss Gardner, served refreshments. Mrs Lawrence Libe will be hostess at the next meeting.
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