Ruth Burrell Wed Thursday to Killis Negus in Preston Iowa
Ruth Burrell and Killis Negus were married in a garden ceremony at the home of Mrs Frank King in Preston Iowa at noon Thursday. Reverend Atkins officiated the single ring ceremony with Burrell given in marriage by her father. Matron of honor was Mrs Ernest Zimmerman of Davenport and best man was Grover Schneckloth of Wilton Junction. A three course luncheon followed for thirty two guests. The couple will reside at 715 East Washington Street in the Ted Crone residence. both attended the University of Iowa and Negus works at the National Bank of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Rigth Burrell
Ellis A. Negus
Preston
Iowa
Frank King
Atkins
Methodist Church
J. Wy Burrell
Ernest Zimmerman
Davenport
Grover Schneckloth
Guetta
Mrs Negus
Ted Crone
Fast
Washington
Patreet
University of Iowa
Negus
National Bank of Washington
Farewell Party Honors Miss Alice Poole Before Wedding
Mrs Myrtle Poole hosted eight guests at her home last evening to bid farewell to her daughter Alice Poole who departs tonight for Joliet Illinois to wed Donald Kyle of Kalamazoo Michigan tomorrow. The gathering centered on visiting knitting and admiring gifts with refreshments served by the bride elect and Alice. The room feature spring flower bonquet decorations and candlelit tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Pool
Alice
Joliet
Donald Kyle
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hest
Poole
Pleasant Hill Aid Meets Wednesday
Nine members of the Pleasant Hill Aid Society attended a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Lewis Hering. President Mrs Howard Caldwell led the business session and the devotional focused on Paul. The group drafted a comfort cap and refreshments were served with Mrs Wat Swft assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Ladies A In Society
Lewis Hering
Busines
Mys
Howard Caldwell
Paul
Wat Sw Ft
Hering
Ladies Aid Society to Host June Strawberry Social
Bt Pauls Ladies Aid members spent yesterday afternoon quilting at the church. During the meeting they planned a strawberry and ice cream social for mid June. Hosts Mire Anna Landan and Vere Elisabeth Messersmith served a refreshment course at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Paul's Ladies Aid Society
Anna Landan
Vere Eligabeth Messersmith
Social Calendar of Meetings and Events
Notices list upcoming events for clubs and societies with dates and times. Rebekah regular meeting and officers election Friday 7 p m A F hall. W R C meeting Saturday 2 30 p m G A R hall. A H Missionary society 6 15 p m Miss Ida Cavender 402 Fast Madison. Booster club afternoon. D of V meeting Monday 7 30 p m G A RK hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
A. F. Hall
A. HH. Missionary Society
Ida Cavender
Madison
Usuay
Inner
Children of PLO. Host Party Program at Lloyd Home
Members of P. E. O. Chapter 1 hosted a children's party and program at Mrs. J M Lloyds home yesterday afternoon. Barbara Etter played piano solos, Carla Gusher read and showed watercolors, Ruth Michels sang with Betty Michels on piano, Joan Michels played cornet, Nancy Freshwaters sang with pantomime, John Lloyd sang Oh Susanna. Rita and Annie Templeman were unable to appear. After the program, refreshments and favors were shared and a garden tour followed. About forty people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M Lloyd
Merc
H W. Gather
Barbara Etter
Carla Gusher
Ruth Michels
Betty Miches
Joan Michels
Return to Religion Chapter Reviewed at Mission Meeting
Mrs George Rudiger reviewed a chapter from The Return to Religion by Henry C Link at the United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society gathering yesterday afternoon in Mrs Cloyce Stewart s home. Mrs CC A Owen led the devotions as eight members attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Meeting
George Rudiger
Women's Missionary Magazine
United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society
Cloyce Stewart
CC A Owen
Henry C. Link
P. F. Wheeler
Delta Alpha Class Meets at Mrs H Dodder Home
Delta Alpha Sunday school class met yesterday with twenty members present. Harrison Deodder led devotionals and the last meeting minutes were approved. The program committee presented a short playlet and a talk on California flowers, plus an article on dandelions. Guests included Mrs Harry Dickerson and several others. Refreshments of strawberry shortcake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
Harrison Deodder
Watter Jarrard
W. &. Dupuis
H. M. Speide
N. M. Speidel
Calfornia
Harry Dickerson
Des Moines
Nina Pennell
Sigourney
Sidney Moore
Clarence Jacobs
Vernon Crull
Arthur Atack
Annual Breakfast Served Today to Washington School Faculty
The Washington school faculty was treated to a morning breakfast in a Christian church setting. Tables for fifty six were decorated with garden flowers and green and brown accents. Misses Ruby Washburn Helen Thompson and Dorothy Kammuelter organized decorations while Luevy Stab Martha Sidles oversaw serving. Kathryn Latta presided over the program. String duo and solo performances accompanied by Mrs George Freshwaters and Mrs E B Morrison Jr. highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Washburn
Helen Thompson
Dorothy Kammuelter
Luevy Stab
Martha Sidles
Kathryn Latta
Mel- Vin Gingerich
George Freshwaters
E. B. Morrison, Jr
Washington
Ralph LeMoine
Marjorie Stivers
Mildred Woodburn
Carol Forgey
Geneva Peck
Farewell Party Honors Riverside Principal Bergman
About 150 Friends gather at Riverside east end park to bid farewell to Principal O C Bergman and family. A band program and cooperative supper run from 5 pm with games and visiting. Bergman led a school band and inspired pupils, leaving for Denmark to teach. Anita Bergman among departing family. Mary’s Alumni to hold meeting and banquet June 13 at Perigh Hall with invitations mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bergman
Riverside
East End
O. C. Bergman
Bergman
Anita
Denmark
Church group hosts food sale at Washington Cleaners
The W H O M S of the M F E church announces a food sale on Saturday in June at the Washington Cleaners featuring chicken and noodles. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hom. S
M. FE
Washington Cleaners
College fund plan promises path to degree in 1957
Class of 1957 prospects include a college education with small daily savings. Investors Syndicate offers a special college education fund with 17 cents a day, explained without obligation by LeRoy Pratt of Washington, Iowa.
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Investors Syndicate
LeRoy Pratt
Washington
Towa
Birthday greetings for local residents issued today
Mrs. E. D. Rayburn at 511 South Second Avenue and Ray Phillips at 509 North Avenue celebrate birthdays, joined by Lawrence L. Lantz formerly of Wellman now in Chicago, all listed as today’s birthday celebrants in community notes.
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E. D. Rayburn
South Second Avenue
Ray Phillips
North Ave
Lawrence L. Lantz
Wellman
Chicago
Braden Club Ends Clothing Lessons With Two Lectures
Mrs Myral Smith president of Braden club presented the last two clothing lessons The Dress Clinic and The Completed Costume at a Wednesday gathering held at Mrs Glad Mast home Plans were made for a wiener roast to be held next week at the Lattimer Davis home Hostesses Mrs Sam Wittrie and Mrs Claude McCoy assisted with refreshments Many members attended.
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Myral Smith
Braden Club
Glad Mast
Lattimer Davis
Sam Wittrie
Claude McCoy
Ainsworth Sunday School Elects Officers in Meeting
The Home Makers class of Ainsworth United Presbyterian Sunday school met at teacher Mrs. Carl Megdelsen’s home for a potluck. During the business meeting officers were elected with Mrs. William McGinnis named president Edmie Koehler as vice president Mae Wallace as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Sunday School
Carl Megdelsen
William McGinniis
Edmie Koehler
Mae Wallace
Clarence Owen
Postpone D A R Program at Mount Pleasant Marker
The Mount Pleasant D A R program to place a marker on the old military road has been moved from Sunday June 6 to Sunday June 13 due to the illness of a committee chairman. The Washington chapter of D A R was invited and accepted the invitation.
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Mount Pleasant
Military Road
Washington
Sixteen Play Golf Preceding Dinner at Country Club
Thirty people attended the Country Club potluck dinner last evening. Before the meal about sixteen played golf in two ball foursomes. After dinner bridge was played at five tables with Mrs Donald Bell winning the high score prize for women and A. F. Baldrige for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bell
A. F. Baldrige
Hilma Dodds Wins High Score in Bridge Games
Hilma Dodds won the high score prize at the Theta Bridge Club meeting held last evening at Mrs Harold M Putnam's home. Martha Shelangoski placed second. Three tables played, with refreshments served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs Stanley Smith Mrs Melvin Hillery Irene Schlanbuseh and Agnes Wheelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilma Dodds
Mises Hilma Dodds
Martha Shelangoski
Theta Pridge Club
Harold M. Putnam
Stanley Smith
Melvin Hillery
Irene Schlanbuseh
Agnes Wheelan
Merry Makers Club Meets at Mrs Newt Bensons Home
The Merry Makers club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Newt Bensons home with four tern members and ten marjorie Benson friends. They played lawn games while the women did needlework and chatted. Refreshments included home made ice cream with strawberries cakes coffee and mints. The next meeting is planned for July at Mrs Earl Dills home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Club
Newt Benson
Children Day at Local Church Plans and Program
The church marks the first Sunday in June as Children’s Day with a scheduled program by the children. A foreign missionary offering will be collected. The Christian Endeavor society sponsors the June 10 showing of The King of Kings, with admission 15 and 25 cents. Vacation Bible school starts June 7 for two weeks and is expected to have a large enrollment. Next Sunday services include a Children’s Day program and Communion at 9:46 to 11:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and Evening worship at 7:30 led by Pastor Vernon H. Carter with music by Edna M. Klein and Mrs. Lewis Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pion Alumni
Christian Endeayour Society
America
Bible
Communion Everview
Sunday School Schedule In Local Church Notice
The notice lists Sunday school at 10 30 a m led by Carl W Klein pastor inviting congregation members to attend worship and religious instruction at the local church.
Baptist Sunday Services Include Sermons by Mi lan Thompson
Sunday program lists 9:30 Sunday school with W Long as superintendent 10:45 morning worship where Mi lan Thompson preaches on The Peril of a Crossless Lila followed by 7:30 evening service with sermon Our Heavenly Citizenship W Long chairs pulpit committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Milan Thompson
Wie
Ma Thompson
W. Long
Sabbath Services and Music Program at Local Church
Sabbath school begins 9 45 a m led by Clarence Logan. Morning worship 10 45 a m features organ preludes and anthems from The Crucifixion and God So Loved the World, with solos and a sermon by Dr C A Owen. Young people meet 6 30 p m. evening service includes more preludes and anthems with solos and addresses by Mrs Trotman and Helen Harvey. Carolyn Hamilton directs music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Logan
Snot
Techaikowsky
Lucille Ross
Dr. C. A Owen
Foursquare Gospel Schedule and Wedding Invitation
Special services tonight at 7 30 with Sunday services 9 30 morning worship and communion at 6 30 pm crusaders at 7 30 pm and honeylible service. Morning topics include The Christian Wastebasket. Special music and singing announced for an invitation to the wedding by W J Stevens pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders
W. J. Stevens
Church Schedule and Sermon Themes for Sunday
The morning begins with a church school at 9 30 am followed by a sermon titled God Dictator or Director A children sermonette during the early service Then at 10 45 am the nursery opens for young children whose parents attend the morning service An evening youth forum at 6 40 pm precedes the 7 30 pm service with sermons titled Excuses and Some Alibis and Excuses of Modern Men and Women About Religion and the Church Music includes Sunrise Prelude O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Knox Roy Finch soloist Adagio Offertory Dubois and The Churchs One Foundation by Samuel Wesley Hoening with Faulder Male Quartette and Intermezzo segments The program notes reference various organ preludes and postludes The text shows a fragmentary listing of pieces and performers for the day.
Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Schedule
The Presbyterian Sunday program lists Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Superintendent Vernon Witting for all ages with welcome to all. Worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m features morning sermon The Imperial Son and evening The Secret of a Happy Life. Music by organ and choir includes Prelude Becket and In the Secret of His Presence. Dr F W Eastwood leads with Mrs Juanita Mathers and Mrs H Shields assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Vernon Witting
Christian Endeavor
F. W Eastwood
Young Ladies
Isaiah Chaptters
Stibline
Ambrose
Juanita ‘Mathers
Henry S. Shields
F W. Eastwood
Services at South Iowa Avenue Church Sunday
Services will be held at the edifice on South Iowa Avenue Sunday morning at oclock. The Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ Scientist will have God the Preserver of Man as the subject. Golden Texts from Psalms speak of salvation and refuge in God and the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health are used in the quotations.
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South
Iowa Avenue
IL Oclock
God
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Trinity Lutheran Weekly Schedule and Sermon Preview
Trinity Lutheran lists Sunday program: 25 A. M. Sunday school 10:15 A. M. Bible class, 10:30 A. M. divine worship. Sermon topic May I Be Certain of my Christian Faith based on II Timothy. Visitors welcome and communion announced today at 1:00 P. M. Walther League Tuesday 2 P. M. Ladies Aid Thursday 2 P. M. Pastor Theodore Meibohm presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Apostle
Timothy
Walther League
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies Aid
Theodore Meibohm
A M E Sunday Services Announced by Pastor
A M E Sunday School at 9:46 with preaching at 11:00 led by presiding elder Rev W H Ozleton. After sermon he administers sacrament. A M E Teague 30 A cord dial invitation extended to all to attend these services. Rev W M Berry, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ozleton
A.M. E Teague
W. M. Berry
Country Churches Schedule at W Chester Baptist
Bible school at 10 AM. Morning worship with communion at 11. Union service in the Methodist church follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chester Baptist
C. PF Bible School
St Paul’s Valley church services and Sunday school
The text notes a dist church service at 8 p m with a sacramental service urged for all able members. It also mentions St Paul’s Evangelical Valley Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m led by Pastor J Br Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Washington
Pleasant Hit Church of Christ Service Notes
Sunday schedule lists 10 A M Bible school and 11 A M sermon. Rev Walter Scranton and Howard Benn Jr are named as superintendent and organizer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hit
Church OF Christ
Walter Scranton
Howard Benn, Jr
Ainsworth U P Bible School Seeks Wide Attendance
Roy Whiteman oversees 10 A M worship with Mrs Acheson as junior dept supt. The Presbyterian convention booster meeting set for Winfield June 11 invites all society members and young people. W M S and Glad Hand meetings held. next church nite June 9 at 8. Pastor Sharpe attended Oak Park assembly May 25 to June 1 with family return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth U.P. Bible School
Roy Whiteman
R. A. Acheson
Winfield
W. M
Glad Hand Missionary Societies
Sharpe
Oak Park
Robert
Paul Paul
General Assembly
S. Fred Sharpe
Sunday services invite family to worship and Bible study
The notice urges families to keep children in Sunday school and attend 11 a m worship. It emphasizes the importance of hearing and heeding the Word of God in these days.
Gracehill Moravian Sunday Services Announcement
Gracehill Moravian reports Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching service at 11 a m led by Leigh Soule with Robert Hyde serving as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceh Hill
Moravian Sunday School
Leigh Soule
Robert Hyde
Farth Pig Native of Africa
The aardvark or earth pig is native to Africa and feeds chiefly on ants and termites. It is a burrowing mammal with a long snout and specialized tongue for probing insect nests. The creature plays a unique role in African ecosystems.
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Africa
Crawfordsville Church Schedule and Events
Sunday school at 10 with Alma Johnston as superintendent. Morning service at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. The Willing Workers meet Tuesday at 2. Choir practice Friday at 8. Children's Day on June 13. Parents with children to be baptized should report. Newell Chapman, minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Johnston
Newell Chapman
United Presbyterian Sunday Schedule
The United Presbyterian Church hosts Sabbath School at 10 a.m. led by Mrs. Ida Wooley and morning worship at 11 a.m. The evening Y P C U meets at 6 30 p.m with the sermon topic Saving your life by losing it led by Rev. D Zimmerman and minister Donald K E Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabbath — School
Ida Wooley
Jesus
Rev
D. Zimmerman Donald KE. Zimmerman
Methodist Church Service and Union Evening Worship
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules morning worship at 11 with the Holy Communion service led by Rev Dr G J Fansher. J W Rich serves as superintendent of the church school at 10. Epworth League is led by Forrest Mel Neill at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m features Rev Chapman of First Presbyterian Church with churches uniting at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rich
G. J. Fansher
Sacrament of the Holy Communion
Epworth League
Forrest Mel Neill
Methodist Church
Chapman
First Presbyterian Church
London City Within One Square Mile Holds Global Value
The county of London covers 115 square miles, but the city of London itself spans only one square mile. Referred to as the most valuable square mile in the world, its concentrated activity and wealth define its status.
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London
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Killis Negus
Alice Poole
Pleasant Hill Aid
Ladies Aid Society
JR. Gallagher
Southern Utilities Company
H. Dodder
Fostoria
Jane Bride
Azure
Fostoria Glass
Westphal
Christian
Church Women
Church
Sai
Ainsworth
D.A.R
the National Bank
C. A. Nicholson
Nita Corbin
Vernon H. Carter
Carl W. Klein
United Presbyterian
Methodist
Christian Science
Christian Science Churches
Country Churches
J. BR. Pollock
ST. Paul's Evangelical
Crawfordsville
Methodist Episcopal
Jackson’s Snack Shack
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