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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1937

Page

3

Dinner At Country Club Draws Large Crowd

About 165 to 170 people dined at the country club last evening with nine tables set in garden flower display. Prizes went to Lawrence Wilson and Mrs Lawrence Wilson for bridge scores, while Lester Orr and Mrs W Stewart won men’s and women’s prizes for near 1000. The menu featured Swiss steak and fresh dessert. Notable out of town guests included Miss Kerr Miss Brindley Mrs Waymack Mr Crittenden Miss Harmon. The dinner committee was led by Mrs I K Coffey with several West Chester hosts.

Country Club Lawrence Wilson Lester Orr W. Stewart Mary Kerr Iowa City Alma Brindley Chicago Eunice Waymack Cincinnati Ohio Jay Crittenden Los Angeles Calif Joy Harmon Cedar Basis I. K. Coffey West Chester C. W. Stewart Ruth Haffen J. Rothschild Ed Sullivan Fred L. Moore A. W. Clow A E. Baldrige Ralph Shannon J. Fk. Coffey

Pythian Past Chiefs Plan Picnic

Members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association met at Will Matuehe’s home to plan an upcoming picnic. Pirochie played at three tables with prizes to Mrs Paul Harvey and Mrs G A Reinert. Two course refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Myrtie Poole assisted.

Pythian Past Chiefs Association Will Matuehe Paul Harvey G. A Reinert Myrtie Poole

Mable Landau Hosts Party On East Jefferson Street

Miss Mabie Landau entertained guests at her apartment on East Jefferson Street last evening. A card session of WVridge was played at three tables with Ara Owens achieving the high tally and Trehe Schianbuseh the second. Hostess's sister Minnie assisted in refreshments.

Mabie Landau East Jefferson Street Ara Owens Trehe Schianbuseh Minnie

Eastern Star Holds Routine Meeting at Masonic Temple

The Eastern Star held its regular meeting last evening in the Masonic Temple with good attendance. After routine business, refreshments were served and a social hour followed.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Local Social and Club Calendar Highlights

Community groups announce events at Sunset park and area halls. Grace Hill Ladies Aid hosts a family social with ice cream and cake. I O O F Rebekah unit 5 holds a potluck at 6 pm. U P Junior missionary picnic 4:30 to 6 pm rain plan church. D A R flag day observance at 2:30 pm with picnic supper.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Rebekah F. Hall Sunset Park

Social Hour Club Meets at Home in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville June 11 Social Hour club members hosted guests Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Florence White’s home. Miss Lillian Holmes read twice to much enjoyment, pink rose decor and pink white refreshments at lawn tables.

Social Hour Club Crawfordsville Florence White Fwa Adame Lillian Holmes Miss Holmes Stanford Theorera Methodist Church Helen Huston Ian Mae Walker Peilah Rich Bernice Lowe Florence Nich Filvie Zickefoose Maxine Davis Zickefoose Minelowe

Talk on Christian Education by Rev Meibohm

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met yesterday at Mrs J T Ostroms home with seven members and seven eriests present. Rev T C Meibohm spoke on Christian education and its fundamentals. A brief business session covered the upcoming birthday circle luncheon. The gathering closed with prayer and refreshments.

Ter Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Mra J. T. Ostroms T. C. Meibohm Wes Jones Osiris R. G. Wessler Aubrey Oetrus Harry Anderso

W R C Flag Day Program and Social Tuesday

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a Flag Day program Tuesday at 2 30 p m in the G A R hall. The event is combined with the second ward social and the public is invited to attend.

W. RC A. R Hall Woman's Relief Corps Second Ward

Wesleyan Mission Meeting Set For Monday Evening

The Wesleyan Home Missionary Society will hold a cooperative supper and meeting at the home of Mrs. Maude Davis on Monday evening. Supper will be served at 6 30. Mrs. Pearl Whisler will present the year’s studies on appreciation and officers will be elected.

Wesleyan Home Missionary Society Maude Davis Pearl Whisler

Rebekah Club Meets at Mrs Horsey Home

Rebekah club session held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Cloyce Horsey home with good attendance. After the business meeting Mrs Goldie Gray led entertainment, assisted by Susan Smith. Guests included Mrs Florence Hou and Francia Stewart. Next meeting planned at I O O F hall as a family picnic.

Rebekah Club Cloyce Horsey Goldie Gray Susan Smith Florence Hou Francia Stewart I O. O. F. Hall

Birthday greetings spread for local residents

Bea Wilson and Dale Peters lead a string of birthday notices with Mrs. Dale Peters of Ainsworth, Mrs. Fred Chalupa of Richmond, Mrs. Rhoda Kelly of Kalona, Madonna Finke of Crawfordsville, Wilma Norman, Hattie Mae Morgan, and Carl Fischer Myrtle Chance all marked for today or yesterday with belated wishes.

Dale Peters Ainsworth Fred Chalupa Richmond Rhoda Kelly Kalona Madonna Finke Crawfordsville Wilma Norman Hattie Mae Morgan Carl Fischer

D.A.R. to observe Flag Day Monday at Sunset Park

Daughters of the American Revolution will observe Flag Day on Monday June 14 at the log cabin in Sunset Park A business meeting and program begin at 2 30 p m followed by a 4 pm picnic supper Mount Pheasant and Winfield chapters and representatives of other local patriotic organizations will attend as guests of the chapter.

U. P. Junior Missionary Society Sunset Park Wesleyan Treme Missionary Society Maude Davia Daughters of the American Revolution Mount Pheasant Winfield

Walnut Woman's Club Sees Health Unit Talk

Mrs. Stanley Baird hosted the Walnut Woman's Club in her new home with eighteen members two guests and several children present. Mrs. Lyle Wilson gave a talk on the county health unit work in disease care and prevention. A white elephant exchange provided laughs as guests enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Wilson.

Stanley Baird Walnut Woman's Club Casper Washington Rothmary Dunbar Walnut County Health Unit Lyle Wilson

Memorial services announced for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Memorial services for Odd Yellows and Rebekahs will be held Sunday June 12 at 2 p.m. in the I O O F hall. Please bring flowers. The public is invited.

Mer ry Maids Honor Mrs Roy Tripp in Siou x City Visit

A social gathering of the Mer ry Maids was hosted by Mrs Rose M Reid at her home in honor of Mrs Roy Tripp of Sioux City who is visiting with her mother Mrs J Maxwell while Dr Tripp is at University hospital. About twelve attended and Miss Joy Harmon of Cedar Falls joined as an out of town guest.

Merry Maids Rose M. Reid Roy Tripp Sioux City J. &. Maxwell

Sunday Worship Service Schedule

The notice invites members and friends to attend worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor A C BE League at 7 30 p m W M Berry minister extends welcome and notes services at the church.

A. C. BE. League W. M. Berry

Christian Science Service Notice on South Iowa Avenue

Services will be held at 11 o clock Sunday morning on South Iowa Avenue with the public invited. The Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, will title God the Preserver of Man with a Golden Text from Psalms and readings from the Bible and Science and Health. The lesson includes 1 Corinthians 10 18 and statements on healing through understanding God and good as taught by Mary Baker Eddy.

South Iowa Avenue God Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Evangelistic Meeting Planned by Rev Isabelle Hall

Foursquare Gospel schedule notes Rev Isabelle Hall and party will visit next Tuesday to plan an evangelistic meeting. Sunday services listed include 6 30 a m worship and 10 45 a m Sunday school with 230 p m Crusaders and 730 p m Evangelistic Service. Friday union service with Fairfield church features special music. W J Stevens is the pastor with a cordial invitation to all.

Isabelle Hall Tesday Crusaders Fairfield Church W. J. Stevens

O.G.T Bridge Club Meets at Mrs H Wagoneers Home

Mrs Harvey Wagooner hosted the O G T bridge club with Mrs Boyd Humble attending yesterday afternoon. High and traveling prizes went to Mrs Ray Cox, with two course refreshments served after the game. Mrs Humble to host again in three weeks.

Harvey Wagooner O G. TT Boyd Humble Ray Cox Wen Woyd Humble

Fleur de Lis Club Holds Final Meeting Until September

Walter S Brown was hostile to sixteen members and two guests at her home yesterday. Guests Mrs Joe Wright and Mrs Henry Berde assisted by Mrs Art Rathmel organized the program. Buffet refreshments were served. the club takes a break until September.

Rire Walter S Brown Fleur de Lis Club Yeaterday Joe Wright Henry Rerde Mire Art Rathmel Hat Richards Guessine Mre Brown Clb

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Date June 11

Pleasant Ridge community excerpts list visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs John Jones and daughter Mrs Pratt from Washington spent Sunday with Henry Underwood. Local youths Dale Aileen Ruth Norma Frelen Smith attended a Washington graduation. Various residents socialize at Harold Snider and John Van Syce homes. Dr A C C Peterson treated a sick cow at Louis Pacini farm. Dinner guests included Hoffstuttier Hrugen North and Birka families from Riverside. Attended a State theatre show featuring Al Clauser and the Oklahoma outlaws of WHO Des Moines.

G. M. Smith Pleasant Ridge John Jones Aughter Pratt Washington Henry Underwood Dale Aileen Ruth Norma Frelen Smith Charley White Dale Smith Harold Disney Barriette Schantz Friend Harold Snider A. C C. Peterson Louis Pacini

Mrs J A McCall Recalls Winter Trip at Social

Mrs J A McCall spoke about her winter vacation during the quartering social of the Presbyterian Ladies Bible class held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs C C Root. Fourteen members attended with Mes J B Randle Mrs Katharine Smith and Mrs Root on the serving committee.

Mra J A. McCall Mis B. Root J B Randle Katherine Smith Mra. Root

Legion Auxiliary at Keota Elects Officers in June Meeting

KKOTA June 11 The apr nel business meeting of the Legion Auxiliary was held in the Legion hall June 7. Officers elected include President H K Stewart, Vice President Richardson, Secretary Pyrane, Treasurer Sellman, Historian Beery, Sergeant at arms Vogel, and exec committeemen Freshwaters Levnen and Hulse. Mrs Wilt Helavther led the poppy sale reporting 27.

A. A. Hulse Wilt Helavther

Dr Irving Wolfe Visits W. McConnell Home in Oregon News

Dr Irving Wolfe of Cedar Falls and his family return to their Cedar Falls home after a few days at the Wright McConnell residence. Local youths Lawrence Moore and Robert O Connor graduate, with Moore the sole eighth grade graduate in Oregon No. 3.

Irving Wolfe Cedar Falls W. McConnell Oregon Wricht McConnell Harm Radebaker Charles J. M. Stone Kenneth Anderson Rhoda Lawrence Genkinger Anderson Villa Park Metcalf Fairfield Lawrence Moore Oregon No. 3 Robert O'Connor Earl O'Connor Insworth Howard Beenbiogscom

Methodist Church Plans a Busy Children Day Program

The 30 Methodist Church schedules a nine thirty Sunday school with Jesse R. Busby as superintendent. Children's Day program follows at ten forty five, with baptism of babies during the morning service. A Queen Esther district rally and a Young People's forum fill the day, plus an evening service featuring Dr. Atack and a full choir program.

Jesse R. Busby Queen Esther Our Helen Johnson National Bureau Young People's Forum

Washington Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule

Washington services list morning worship at 11 39 a m Sunday school at 10 a m Carl W Klein pastor following a brief church notice in the local page.

Washington Suunday School Carl W. Klein

Baptist Sunday Schedule With Special Services

Sunday program includes 4 30 Sunday school led by Supt W Long. Children’s day program replaces closing segment. 7 30 Evening service as Baptist Committee. Rev L E Wells, former Town Falla pastor now in Kansas, to preach both morning and evening. 6 30 BY. PB U. 19 45 Preaching service by Rev Wells.

CC. W. Long L. E. Wells Falla Kansas PB. U Baptist Committee

Man's Highest Good sermon at Trinity Lutheran

Pastor Theodore C C Meibohm welcomes worshipers at Trinity Lutheran with services at 8:00 a m and 4:30 p m. The Sunday sermon centers on Christ’s teaching from Matthew 5 1 6 and asks what is man's highest good.

Behnken Columbia Broadcasting System Christ Theodore CC. Meibohm

Moulton Church Teems With Morning and Evening Services

Morning worship at 10 45 and evening at 8 00 feature a program led by Dr F W Eastwood and Rev Rumbaugh. Bible school 9 30. Children’s day program. Music includes organ pieces, solos, and a choral finale. Presbyterian Young People’s League hosts activities from 2 30 to 8 30.

Pioneer Institute Atack Orean Fairclough Price Cates Martha Anne Mace Barbara Crogsett Mary Voorhees Mary Westphal Jesus David Netewanger W. F. Bickel A. Anderson Fowerth League Home Missionary School Children America Beautiful Verna Biekel Wilma Kerr Jule Humble Nurse Stella Jorpel Shirley Dunlap Ermine Thomfiseen Betty Snakenberg Geraldine Bearton Nan Hoover Nancy Saul Caroleen Sartor Lois Mace Donna Kephart Savepe Bette Gaul Shirley Bowser Evening Music Organ Reoasini Moulton Presbyterian Young People's League Brooklyn Presbyterian Charch F. W. Eastwood Rev. Rumbaugh Dy W. M. Rampe Muic Noble MacDermid K. Carris Mackarlane Fillmore J. Hughes

Summer church duties urged despite vacation

A church notices readers to uphold religious obligations during summer. Services listed for next Lord's day include Bible school at 9 45, Communion and worship at 10 45, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, and Evening worship at 7 30. C. A. Nicholson supervises, Miss Nita Corbin organist, Vernon H. Carter pastor.

Satan Christian Endeavor C. A. Nicholson Nita Corbin Vernon H. Carter

Bible School Announces Children’s Day Program Times Change

Children’s Day program led by Dr CC Owen moves to 9 45 and 10 30 for the address. Evening service remains at 7 30 with Dr Owen speaking. The program features Grainger Processional over the Hills and Far Away and other hymns, recitations, solos, and nursery and primary department items.

Bible School CC. A. Owen Owen Grainger Krentzlin Old Hundred Dr Owen Logan Cradleroll L. Stewart Nursery Department P Whistler Shirley Jean Pringle Bobby Betty Joyce Logan Baby Moses Francis Whisler A Beiter God's House Dick McCleery

Song Listings From Church Music Program 1914

A reading of a 1914 program lists songs by children and choirs including Jesus Loves Little Children Gods Love and Simply Trusting Every Day with contributions from Shirley Dowell Patty Patterson Mary Cupp and Nancy Patterson Selected organ preludes and postludes by Friml Brahms and Chopin Sawyer directed by Carolyn Hamilton with organist Helen Harvey and Dr Owen performing.

Matt Patty Patterson Shirley Dowell Mary Cupp Dick Vaul Tom Jeanne Rudiger Nancy Patterson Teddy Stewart Dale White O George Virginia Gibson Brahms Owen Scarmelin

Children Day Observed By Country Churches Ainsworth CC

The annual Children's day will be observed on Sabbath June 13 with classes at 7 o'clock and a special program at 11. A baptismal sacrament for babies. Committees named including Mrs J B Presley Mrs Helen Marsden Pauline Jolly and Mr Max White. Several youths to attend the Winfield presbyterial convention. The Bible reading contest team members listed and church night report notes large attendance and program of music. Pastor S Fred Sharpe.

Ainsworth CC J. B. Preseley Helen Marsden Pauline Jolly Max White Winfield Robert Sharpe Mildred Preasley Pdith Megdelson Batts Nate Crawford S. Fred Sharpe

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School Schedules Classes

Prairie Flower Baptist offers Bible school classes for all ages at 4 PM daily. Worship and preaching follow each session in the church hall.

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School

Pastor Cc E Strong Sermon at 11 00 AM

Word at 11 00 am presents an urge and welcome to hear God's message of life light and hope delivered by Pastor Cc E Strong. The notice emphasizes spiritual guidance and inspirational themes for the congregation.

Cc. E. Strong

St. Paul’s Evangelical Valley Sunday Services Listed

The notice shows Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m at St Paul’s Evangelical Church.

St. Pau’s Evangelical Valley

Epworth League and Union Service At U P Church

Sunday school at 10 a m and children’s bar program at 11 a m chaired by Mrs Ruth Griggs. Epworth League 7 p m and union service 8 p m. Midweek service at 8 p m Wednesday in Epworth League room on The Value and Power of Prayer led by Mrs Abbae Boyer with discussion. Pastor A W McBlain.

Ruth Griggs Epworth League U. P Abbae Boyer A. W. MecBlain

W. Chester Baptist UFP Bible School and Services Schedule

Bible school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Young people’s service at 7:00 p.m. Children’s day program at 8:00 p.m. The Pageant The King of Glory prepared by Mary Clemens Odell for Children’s Day. Cordial welcome to all church services.

W. Chester Baptist-U.fp Bible School At &Oo Mary Ciemenas Odell Chiren

Bethel Children to Present Special Day Program Next Sabbath

Pastor W H Parker invites all to witness Bethel's Children day exercises described as carefully planned and challenging. The church plans a bright, cheerful day with the youngsters performing their parts and the community urged to attend.

Bethel W. H. Parker

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Children Day Program

Sunday school at 10 by Mrs Alma Johnston supt. At 11 the Children s Day program fills the regular service. A missions offering will be taken and baptism for attending children is available. Newell Chapman minister.

Alma Johnston

Closing Sabbath at United Presbyterian Church Service

United Presbyterian holds 10 a.m. Sabbath School led by Ida Wooley followed by an 11 a.m. closing pastors service with Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper baptismal service and reception of members. Y P F C A guests with Epworth League. Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. T. W. Barnes. Donald E. Zimmerman, Minister.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Y. FP C. A Epworth League The Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society T. W. Barnes Donald E. Zimmerman

Methodist Crawfordeville Church Plans Old Time Bundey Celebration

The Crawfordeville Methodist church will open celebration Sunday morning with an Old Time Bundey school at ten o'clock. Members invite neighbors to join the event.

Crawfordeville

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