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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

3

Unit 7 M E Aid Holds All Day Meeting at Crone Cottage

Sixteen members of Unit 7 Methodist Ladies Aid met with four guests for an all day meeting and picnic at Crone cottage near Cone. Officers elected for the year are W R Gross leader R H Hamp sher assistant leader Ira Rathmel treasurer and Laura Longwell secretary. A playlet Dat Dog Gone Dog by Phelps was presented by Sherm Crone and Owen Hayes. Boating and fishing were enjoyed. The unit will not meet in July and August.

Unit 7 Methodist Ladies Aid Society Crone Cottage Cone Vic Crone Ted Crone Donna Roy Teets W. R. Gross R. H. Hampsher Ira Rathmel Laura Longwell Phelps Sherm Crone Owen Hayes

Potluck Supper At Country Club Draws Thirty Attendees

Thirty people gathered at the Country club weekly potluck supper. After the meal, bridge games were held at five tables with Mrs. M. J. Cruise winning the high score for women and Dr. A. W. Clow securing the high score for men.

Country Club M. J. Cruise A. W. Clow

Mrs Ralph Martin Hosts O G T Bridge Club

Mrs Ralph Martin welcomed the O G T bridge club to her home yesterday afternoon. At two tables Ray Cox won the high score prize and Rodney Davis took the travel prize. Guest Ives McKay attended and refreshments were served after the card game.

Ralph Martin Ray Cox Rodney Davis Ives McKay

County Rally Day Postponed to Tomorrow

Rain caused the 4 H club rally day at Washington High School to be postponed to tomorrow. Many participants live on dirt roads, a factor in postponing, but the event will proceed tomorrow regardless of the weather.

Washington High School

Social Calendar Highlights This Week

Social calendar notes meetings and events including Wesleyan Missionary society supper at 6 30 p m Mrs Charles Davis DeMolay at 7 30 p m Masonic Temple booster club afternoon Mrs Callie Woodburn Baptist Young Women's Missionary society plan evening Mrs Carl Herr Wellman meet at parsonage by 6 15 p m.

Wesleyan Missionary Society Charles Davis Masonic Temple Callie Woodburn

Eastern Star Holds Meeting with Davenport Link and Affiliation

The Eastern Star held a business session and social hour with forty attendees including Riverside and Davenport visitors. A pantry shower for Mrs. Arthur Swift followed, Mrs. Don Maxwell gave two readings, and three new members were affiliated.

Eastern Star Davenport Arthur Swift Don Maxwell Riverside Washington Lone Tree Rowena Johnson P.m

G.H.M. Families Meet for Supper

Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox hosted G H M members and families for a potluck supper. The evening included visiting and pinochle with Pearl Parcell winning high score and Robert Wiley low. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wiley and Dickie. Next meeting planned at Pearl Parcell’s home.

Scott Wilcox G. H E. M. Wluh Pearl Parcell Robert Wiley Dickie

Carol Saforek and Tom Russell Repeat Nuptials

Carol Saforek of Richmond and Tom Russell of Claremore Oklahoma repeat wedding vows in Kalona with Rev. C B Hibhs officiating. Bridesmaid Aurel Hannah and Arden Saforek (bride’s brother) served. Saforek wore white with roses, Hannah wore blue with sweetpeas. The bride is Kalona high school graduate class of 1935 and worked for Dr Gingerich. the groom worked for I D Russell Co. of Kansas City and based in Kalona. After a short wedding trip to Mason City they plan to move to Pennsylvania where Russell has been transferred. guests included Mr and Mrs I D Russell of Kansas City.

Carol Saforek Richmond Joe Saforek Tom Russell Claremore Okla C. B. Hibhs Aurel Hannah Arden Saforek Russell Kalona High School Gingerich I. D. Russel Co Kansas City Kalona Mason City Pennsylvania Mr. Russell I. D. Russell

Birthday tributes mark multiple local residents

The column lists local observances with birthdays for W. H. McCall 90, Dr. H F Masson, Mrs Melo Vacha and twin sister Mrs Harry Lintz, Henry B Bailey and spouse, Mrs Glenn Laffer of Fort Dodge, FE Morrison Jr, Harold Speidel, and Myrtle Chance, all celebrating today.

Melo Vacha Harry Lintz Glenn Laffer Fort Dodge L. 8. Patterson FE. D. Morrison, Jr

Guests Attend Rural Women Meeting Thursday

At the Rural Women's club meeting held yesterday in Mrs. Harry Anderson's home, five members were present along with guests Mrs. Glenn Knapp and children, Mrs. Steve Crawford, Alice Hunter, Mrs. Guy Hoyle, and Helen Schwartz. After a brief business session, Mrs. Tennis Hunter spoke on "The Causes of Heart Trouble." Mrs. Crawford helped serve refreshments after the program.

Glenn Knapp Steve Crawford Alice Hunter Guy Hoyle Helen Schwartz Harry Anderson Tennis Hunter

Delta Alpha Class Afternoon Meeting At Church

The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church met in the church social hall yesterday afternoon with twenty members present. Mrs. Joe McGraw led the business portion, Mrs. L. R. Carbee led the devotional, and Mrs. Byron Snider chaired entertainment. Several guessing contests were played and Kather Hayes gave two readings. Social time followed, with Mrs. Jesse Busby in charge of refreshments as the event ended.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church Joe McGraw L. R. Carbee Byron Snider Kather Hayes Jesse Busby

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. T. O. George

Mrs. T. O. George was honored at a surprise birthday party yesterday afternoon at her home on West Jefferson Street. Guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, Mrs. Grace Cnossen, Mrs. A. B. Ahrens, Mrs. Lola Winga, Mr. Walter Haight, Mary Chapman and Mrs. Gertrude Maxwell. The event was planned by Mrs. Haight and Mary Chapman and featured the customary birthday greeting.

T. O. George Weat Jefferson Street Elizabeth Crawford Grace Cnossen A. B Ahrens Lola Winga Walter Haight Mary Chapman Gertrude Maxwell Haight Mrs. George

Vacation Bible School Second Week Opens at Nine A.M.

The daily program for a week of vacation Bible school ends with a note that the second and final week begins next Monday at 9:00 A.M. The schedule includes Sabbath school at 9:45 A.M. and morning worship at 10:45 A.M. The forum on church profit making is set for 7:30 P.M. with a themed emphasis on points against profit making.

Pioneer Y. P. C. U A Bee Ea Ogden Monestel Anita Mange Gielenwial Grieg Sturges

Lesson Sermon for Sunday at South Iowa Avenue Church

Services will be held at the South Iowa Avenue edifice at 11 o clock Sunday morning. The Lesson Sermon for all Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on the Preserver of Man with Golden Texts from Isaiah and selections from the Bible and Science and Health. The lesson includes Luke 6 12 13 about Jesus healing a man with leprosy and cites Eddy on disease and healing.

Iowa Avenue Churches of Christ, Scientist Jerusalem Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Foursquare Gospel Invites All to Weekend Services

The Foursquare Gospel announces a full slate of services led by Pastor W. J. Stevens. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon The Secret of Success Crusaders meet at 6 15 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m midweek prayer Tuesday and Friday preaching and teaching with youth in charge tonight Summer Bible school remains open for enrollments.

God Christ Beulah Askew Crusaders W. J. Stevens

Vacation Bible School Begins Monday For Children Age 6 To 14

The notice invites children aged 6 to 14 not in another school to attend a two week intensive program starting Monday at 9:00 am. It urges parent cooperation for first day attendance and outlines daily services including Bible school, Communion, and evening worship led by Vernon H. Carter, with C. A. Nicholson as superintendent and Mrs. V. H. Carter as organist.

Bible School Christian Endeavor C. A. Nicholson V. II, Carter Vernon H. Carter

Presbyterian Bible School and Sunday Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 with sermon As a Little Child Evening service at 7 30 with The Weapon of a Good Temper Special music includes organ pieces by Lemare, and solos by Kenneth Carris and Tola Ditmer Mrs. Henry Shields leads organ and direction F W Eastwood is the minister.

Bible School John Applegate the West Lemare Solo Philip J. M. Lloyd Carotte Roberts Tola Ditmer Rmen Hyde Henry

Methodist Sunday Services Include Illustrated China Sermon

The community invites all to worship on the Lord's day at the Methodist Church with a 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:45 a.m. morning worship led by Dr Atack on The Great Refusal. An 7:30 p.m. Evening service features Arthur Atack presenting China The Land of Farms and Heartbreak with 50 colored slides.

Methodist Church Atack Epworth League Everging Service Arthur Atack China Wilson Ee Wilson

Children’s Day program at church promises beauty and hymnody

The Sunday morning service at 10 30 features a special Children’s Day program with music by organist Mrs Chas H McConnell and Wilma Walker directing. Bible school at 9 30, senior B Y P U at 6 30, junior Y P U canceled, no evening service due to baptism at What Cheer.

Baptist Church Chas. H. McConnell

Notable Names Reflect The Faiths In A Civic Program

Lena Rose Davidson and Max Beenblossom introduced alongside Harold Dean Ford and John Gam ble. Diverse cultural identities listed include Charles Murphy Bob Nicola and Benediction Recessional. The event invites public attendance and is led by Rev I Fredmund, pastor.

Lena Rose Davidson Max Beenblossom Harold Dean Ford John Gamble Charles Murphy Bob Nicola Rev I. Fredmund

Jubilee Concert and church events announced

Sunday school at 10 A. M. preaching at 11 A. M. A church business meeting June 20 at 8 P. M. all officers urged to attend. Jubilee Concert June 24 at 8 P. M. Third quarterly meeting June 26. Rev. W. M. Berry, Pastor.

W. M .Berry

Trinity Sunday Worship and Bible School Schedule

Sunday includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Divine worship. Faith and Life Session asks how to observe the Trinity. Bible school enrollment at 385, runs two more weeks 9-12 Monday to Friday. Pastor Theodore C. Meibohm notes a post service congregational meeting.

Vacation Bible School Theodore C. Meibohm

St Pauls Evangelical Church Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30 A M Sunday school at 10 30 A M Carl W Klein pastor led services at Washington street church.

St. Paul’s Washington

Little White Church on the Hill Services

The Little White Church on the Hill invites worship and fellowship next Lord's Day with 9 45 a m worship and communion 10 45 a m Bible school Howard Benn Superintendent Vernon H Carter Pastor.

Little White Church Bible School Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

Sabbath services and programs at church

At 10 a.m. Sabbath school and 11 a.m. church services. A children's day program is planned and a 7 p.m. young people's meeting. No evening service. Promised pulpit candidates for the last two Sabbaths in June. By Max M. White, chairman pulpit committee.

Max M. White

Bible School and Gospel Service Schedule

At 10:00 A M Bible school reads Mark 14 32 46. 11:00 A M Gospel service exalts the Bible and Christ the living Word for souls. 7:30 P M Bible class study welcomes all including children led by C E Strong minister.

C. E. Strong

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday School and Service

Grace Hill Moravian announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 1 39 P M and preaching service at 2 30 P M led by Rev Sutler of Keota with Robert Hyde as superintendent.

Grace Hill Moravian Sunday School Sutler Keota Robert Hyde

Sunday religious service schedule and speakers

Bible school at 10 morning worship and sermon at 11 with a Children’s Day theme. Union service at 8 per Rev. A. W. McBlain and J. B. Pollock delivering sermons.

Bible School A. W. McBlain J. B. Pollock

Valley Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Valley announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 00 A M and Morning Worship at 11 15 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

New Haven Baptist Church Bible School and Worship Plans

New Haven Baptist notes increased attendance at 9:30 Bible School and schedules a 10:30 morning worship. Lucille Dewey to speak on Carson Indian School work in Stewart Nevada. On Thursday June 16 at 2:00 Mrs Dewey and her daughter will host the newly organized Women’s Society gathering for all women of the church and community.

NEW Haven Baptist Howard Mangold Lucille Dewey Carson

Children’s Day program fills Crawfordsville church

Sunday school at 10 and an 11 o’clock Children’s Day program led by pastor with readings, songs, duets, solos, and a class promotion. Other items note pastor's talk, collection, and benediction. community notices and local arrivals follow.

United Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Activities

The United Presbyterian Church schedules Sabbath morning school at 10, led by Mrs Ida Wooley, Sept 11 service at 11 with theme Our Daily Bread. Evening union service 6 30 p m on Forgiveness led by Margaret Gault. Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Cayton's class. Thursday missionary meeting at the church led by Mrs Frank Maxwell with Pastor N G Webster.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Margaret Gault Caynon Church Missionary Meeting Frank Maxwell N. G. Webster

Sunday School and Church Activities This Week

Sunday school at 10. J. W Rich, Sept. At 11 the Children's Day program will be given. On Tuesday afternoon the Ladies Aid will meet. Missionary society meets at the church with Grace Fletcher as leader, E. E. Voss, Pastor.

E. L. Conry Richard Lease God Charles Raymond Hetty Howell Shirley Brown Thelma Vollmer Betty Donna B Waneta Harland Arthur Andrew Whiting Gerald Howell Pauline Vollmer Cornet John Lease Shirley Conry Marion Williams Benediction Christian Endeavor Missionary Society Hazel Moorhead Olive Moore N. F. Chapman Methodist Episcopal Sunday School J. W Rich Epworth League Ladies Aid The Grace Fletcher E. E. Voss

Macon Farm Records First Twin Calves in Sixteen Years

Les Macon Farms reports twin purebred Shorthorn calves born on the farm marking the first set in sixteen years of operation. Also noting construction of a new garage on site.

Les Macon John Weir Hiardscrabble Lester Macon

Hold D. D. Black in Jail at Aberdeen South Dakota

Clarinda Dale D. Black age 27 with Glenn E. Clark 38 escaped Page county jail three weeks ago and is held in Aberdeen South Dakota Sheriff Cecil Crawford says Black will be returned though SD authorities cite stronger charges. Black faces forgery and a murder attempt charge from an attack on Jailer Jess Harris on May 14. Clark remains at large and is wanted on the same charges.

Clarinda Dale D. Black Glenn E. Clark Page County Aberdeen S. Dak Cecil Crawford Black South Dakota Jess Harris Clark

Africa's Lake Victoria Is Nile River's Chief Reservoir

Lake Victoria, Africa's largest body of water, serves as the main reservoir for the Nile river system and supports regional livelihoods and ecosystems.

Africa Victoria Nile River

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