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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

3

Rally Day for Washington County 4-H Girls

The tenth annual 4-H Rally Day for Washington County girls will be held Wednesday June 17 at Washington High School. Activities run 9 a.m. to noon with a picnic lunch, featuring songs, folk games, and a program led by leaders including Miss Zanneta Kager of Iowa State College.

Washington County Washington High School Zanneta Kager Iowa State College Extension Service Ames Joe Knotek Clayde Kloupp Rosalie Combs Merle Eckels William J. Rondabus

H J Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Schulty Home

H J Club members met at Mrs George Schulty's home yesterday afternoon with eleven members six guests and several children present. Guests included Mrs Andrew Moler Rhosella Sheetz Dariene and Bolores Shalila Bernadette Te Bockhorst and Mrs Leo Te Bockhorst. Hostess and assistants served a two course lunch. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs Jesse Shalla.

H. J. Club George Schulty Andrew Moler Rhosella Sheetz Dariene Bolores Shalila Bernadette Te Bockhorst Leo Te- Bockhorst Jesse Shalla

D A R Flag Day Program At Cabin Saturday

D A R members invite Pilgrim chapter of Iowa City to a Flag Day observance Saturday afternoon. The program begins at 2 30 p m with services followed by a cooperative supper. Bring enough food and service for two persons if not notified. full attendance is hoped.

Daughters of the American Revolution Pilgrim Chapter Iowa City

Damascus Shrine Annual Picnic Set at Means Cottage

Damascus Shrine Number 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem and families plan an annual picnic at Means Cottage on the Iowa River Sunday June 14. A basket dinner will be served at noon. If rain occurs the event will be postponed.

Damascus Shrine Means Jerusalem Means Cottage Iowa River

Birthday greetings for local residents list

Sam McCleery leads a birthday congratulations list. Richard Knupp, son of Mr and Mrs Clayde Knupp, celebrates a birthday. Catherine Beenblossom also marks a birthday. Dorothy McGaffey reaches age 16. Helen Sheetz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Sheetz of Keota, turns 11.

Sam McCleery Richard Knupp Mrs. Clayde Knupp Dorothy McGaffey Helen Sheetz Otto Sheetz Pear Keota

H. H. Club Sees Social Evening at Longer Home

Mr. and Mrs. Will Longer hosted the H. H. club with about thirty members attending. Forrest Walker sang several selections while guests included Walker's mother from Ft. Worth and Alvin Shebeck. Strawberry short cake and coffee were served by the hostess and helpers, with prior ice cream social at Louis Rath home two weeks earlier.

Will Longer H. H. Club Forrest Walker Mr Walker Ft. Worth Texas Alvin Shebeck Victor Wenger John Pratt Jesse Moore Hazel Louis Rath

Marjorie Sanders to Wed Carl Lohman in June

Miss Marjorie Sanders of Houghton will wed Carl L. Lohman of Richland, a former lineman for the Iowa Illinois Telephone Co., on June 16 in Columbus Junction. Also noted, Nellie E Martin of Winfield and Robert W. Pfeiffer of Columbus Junction were married Wednesday afternoon by Justice E. F. Davis, with plans to reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Marjorie Sanders Houghton Carl L. Lohman Richland Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company Martin-Vieiffer Nellie E Martin Winfield Robert W. Pfeiffer Justice E. F. Davis

Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Mellecker Home

River side Garden club met at the country home of Mrs Joseph W Mellecker north of Riverside. Fourteen members and two guests attended. The program included roll call Interesting Things to See in June and a paper on Luther Burbank His Achievements in the Plant World. A garden visit followed.

Riverside Jane Il Riverside Garden Club Joseph W. Mellecker Birdie Godlove Luther Burbank Melleckers Cleo Jarrard Sherman Fox Frank Lafourek C. W. Walsh

Methodist Ladies of Crawfordsville Hold Their Meeting

In Crawfordsville on a stormy Tuesday afternoon about 18 ladies and children attended the Ladies Aid meeting of the Methodist church. Mrs. Florence Henss led devotions. readings were given by Mrs. Leona Finch. quartet by Mrs. Alma Conrad, Miss Alber ta Cochran, Mrs. C. W. Cochran and Mrs. Florence Henss. They quilted blocks and held a short business session. Refreshments included sandwiches butterfly salad and orangeade with crepe paper butterfly favors.

Crawfordsville Ladies Aid Methodist Church Florence Henss Blanche Williams Doris Cherryholmes Henss Leona Finch Alma Conrad Alberta Cochran C. W. Cochran

Rose Carbaugh and Harry Wilson to Wed in Chicago

Mr and Mrs D L Carbaugh announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Rose to Harry Wilson of Chicago. The ceremony is set for June 20 at 7 p m in Chicago with Mise Carbaugh a Washington high school graduate 1932 and recently employed by Donnell's Printing in Chicago. The Carbaughs will attend the wedding in Chicago.

D. L. Carbaugh Rose Harry Wilson Chicago Mise Carbaugh Washington High School Donnell’s Printing Company

Harmony Club room gathers for recipes and social

The Harmony club, nine members and five guests, met at Mrs. Manford Wilcox home. Members shared favored garden vegetables and preparation ideas. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Myra Eckerman and Mr. Oscar Sundberg. The next meeting will be an ice cream social at the Harvey residence in June.

Harmony Club Manford Wilcox Myra Eckerman Oscar Sundberg Guetta Dodge Malcolm Montgomery Will Marr Julia Anon Harvey Eastern Star Masonic Temple Roy Dan Steiner Margaret Shafer Martha Adams Wellman Mary Brown Hildebrand Delmont Iowa

Junior Department Doll Show At M E Church

The Methodist and United Presbyterian Bible school junior department held a doll show yesterday at the M E Church. Forty entries competed with prizes of candy boxes. Carol Brewer’s doll won best dressed, Carol Behwartz won most antique, and Betty Snakenberg won prettiest doll. Seven dolls dressed in seven country costumes entered the most antique contest. Mrs. George Slosser and Mrs. Lester Orr served as judges amid evident interest.

Methodist and United Presbyterian Bible School Methodist Church Carol Brewer Carol Behwartz Betty Snakenberg George Slosser Lester Orr

Ninety at Country Club Host Guest Luncheon

A Country club guest day luncheon hosted 90 members and guests with elegant decor and summer flowers. Music featured Edith Carr McConnell on piano Lou Jean Stewart cello and Catherine Masson violin. Auction and contract bridge followed with top scores by Mrs N B Coffey and Mrs Leland Morrison. Out of town guests included Mrs Pressey Frank and others from New York City Rochester and Columbus Junction.

Country Club John Dodd Edith Carr McConnell Lou Jean Stewart Catherine Masson N. B. Coffey West Chester Leland Morrison Stewart George C. Stewart Frank Miller Robert Patterson Martin Whittaker Theodore Bailey A. E. Baldrige H. Kl. McCleery George Morrison Dan Br

Social Calendar Note for Friday to Monday Events

Friday 8 p m Chapter 1 P and O cated meeting at Miss Maude Hott 602 South Second Avenue Unit 3 Methodist Ladies Aid Society 6 p m church basement Families invited Saturday Junior missionary circle 2 30 p m es sled at q ureh DAR Flag day observance 2 30 p m Log cabin Sunset Park Co operative supper afterward Pilgrim sister Iowa City guests W R C Flag day program 2 30 p m GA R room Com rades wives invited Monday D of V meeting 7 30 p m GA R room

Iowa City W.R.C G.A.R

Mrs N Wilson Feted at Shower in Wellman Home

Mrs Nathan Wilson formerly Miss Margaret Jones is honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr and Mrs W S McIntosh and Mrs Morris Milks in Wellman. Guests played bridge, hid gifts, and shared refreshments before the couple's upcoming move to Sioux City where Mr Wilson is a Commercial Insurance manager.

Mesdamer Adams Ruseell Winegarden E. N. Foster B. C. Foster Keir Adama Ruseell Sioux City Mr. Wilson Commercial Insurance Company

Two Hostesses at Program Meeting of Rural Women

Mrs Tennis Hunter and Mrs Mary Shields hosted a Rural Women's club program meeting. Mrs Harry Anderson led the program. roll call yielded Tri butes to Dad. Mrs Harry Dodson read A history of the American flag while harmonica performances by Mrs Dodson, Mrs Lou Rhodebeck, and Mrs Asa Rowe accompanied songs. Eleven members and three guests attended: Mrs William Bell, Mrs Lloyd Alllman, and Miss Dorothy Smithart.

Tennis Hunter Mary Shields Harry Anderson Dad Harry Dodson Dodson Lou Rhodebeck Asa Rowe William Bell Lloyd Alllman Dorothy Smithart

Vacation Bible School and Union Service Plans

The community outlines two weeks more for Vacation Bible School and invites new pupils. A union service at the Methodist church will feature the dramatization Death Takes the Steering Wheel condemning liquor. Christian Science services, children’s day activities, and an Iowa Anti-Saloon League union service follow with various hymns, readings, and sermons.

Methodist Church C. C. Hillhouse W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

A M E Sunday School Schedule and Meetings

The A M E church outlines a children day program at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9:45 a m A C E league at 6 30 p m A teachers meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at H R Crayton home led by Rev W F Ogleton pastor.

C. E. League H. R. Crayton W. F. Ogleton

Baptist Sunday Hosts Large Children's Day Program

Sunday program features morning worship by Rev Homer Coppock, a county conference on the liquor problem with multiple speakers, a 7:30 Children’s Day program closing Vacation Bible School. Rev M C Carstensen leads devotions and ministers lead closing prayer.

W. Long Homer Coppock Everett Stewart Clayton Nicholson M. C. Carstensen E. J. Shook R. EB. Ralston Wi Filmore

Be what you do church services Sunday morning

The Michal del Episcopal church invites all ages to Bible school at 9:30 am and worship at 10:45 am with the theme Be what you do. A evening union service features local talent and Christian Endeavor leaders to be announced. Music includes Fantasia of Duke Street, Lord is Exalted, Prayer Dubois Solo, and Huldigungs MO. Organist Mrs Henry Shields. director Mrs Dunham Morrison. minister F W Eastwood.

God Mary Baker Eddy Jay Israel Episcopal Anticalor League Christian Endeavor Society Duke Street Dubois

Methodist Church school at nine thirty

The Methodist Church announces a school session at 9 30 led by superintendent Jonse K Busby. The notice calls families to attend and participate in the church program.

Jonse K Busby

Temperance Drama Highlighted in Washington Church Event

Anti Supression day activities move to Methodist Church with a 7 30 evening service featuring the temperance drama Death Takes the Steering Wheel. Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 includes sermon Making Provision for the Lasts of the Flesh with organ preludes anthem and offertory by local musicians led by Dr C A Voie and minister D Chalmers Fulton.

Iowa Anti- Saloon League Rubenstein Washington Bible School

Messages From Beyond The Grave Sunday Services

Sunday at 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m Divine worship welcome all. Morning service explores what happens after death with biblical view from Luke 16 19 31. Afternoon Young Peoples Rally at Lockridge at 2 30 p m. Church events include Bible school starting June 22 at 6 am for five days weekly three weeks led by Pastor Theodore C Meibohim.

Lockridge Ladies Aid Pace Theodore C. Meibohim

Evangelist Thelma Hammond Holds Growing Services

Thelma Hammond leads successful special services with rising attendance. Tonight's text is The Promised Comforters. Services include Sunday 6:45 Sunday school 11:00 Morning Worship Sermon House with a Foundation by the pastor. Sunday night features This little Piggy came home and a musical program. Next week Mrs Inez Correll will speak nightly starting Tuesday with strong local support.

Thelma Hammond Inez Correll Correll Horseshoe Club Wash

Plan to attend meetings, says W. J. Stevens pastor

W. J. Stevens, pastor, urges the community to attend upcoming meetings and to be present for the return of a beloved figure who will be glad to see and hear her again.

Ington W. J. Stevens

St Pauls Evangelical Church Washington Service Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical in Washington holds morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30 and the Young People's League on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Carl W Klein is the pastor.

St. Paul’s Washington Young People’s League Carl W. Klein

Country Churches Westchester M E Special Sunday Services

Next Sunday special services both morning and evening at Westchester M E. After the 10 A M Sunday School for children and young people, the annual Children's Day program will be presented. Epworth League at 7 P M, followed by a Young People service at 8 P M. Three delegates report on their Pioneer Institute week at Mt Pleasant. Web Bible class 8 P M at the parsonage. Pastor A W McBlain.

Westchester M. E S. S Epworth League Pioneer Institute Mt. Pleasant A. W. MecBlain

Children's Day Program at Bible School

A morning program begins at 10 A M with a Children's Day service followed by an 11 A M opening song We've a Story to Tell To the Nation. The lineup includes group scripture St Matthew 13 23, prayers, recitations, songs, and a concluding offering playlet. Participants include Virginia Chalupa, Howard Witting, Donna and Lyle Darbyshire, Maxine Lambert, Clark Baker, Betty Caldwell, Dorothy Baker, Jean Chalupa, Betty Chalupa, Louise Baker, Ariene Lambert, Viola Anderson, and Howard Benn Jr. The piano is played by Mrs. Howard Benn.

Bible School Virginia Chalupa Howard Witting Donna Lyle Darbyshire Maxine Lambert Ralph Ersenbush Nickie Jean Chalupa Clark Baker

Valley Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Valley church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship begins at 11 15 a.m. Carl W. Klein serves as pastor.

Children’s Day Observance at United Presbyterian Church

The annual Children’s Day is set for Sabbath June 14 with an 11 o’clock program including processions, recitations, and a cradle roll recognition. Bible school opens at 7 PM with Intermediates and Y P C U sessions, and a major open doors theme dominates the evening with talks by Dr John H Grier and Rev Chris G Lanan at 5 45 banquet and 3 PM closing.

Ainsworth U. P Koehler Gerard Megdel Scott Orris Julia Mae Koehler John Walker Galilean Ronald Keiper United Presbyterian General Assembly Pittsburgh Kaw A. E. Sands Y. P. C. U. Presbyterial Keokuk John H. Grier Monmouth College Chris G. Lanan D. D St. Louis Ss. F. Sharpe

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Keokuk Presbytery Events

In Crawfordsville churches Monday school at 10 o'clock and 11 o'clockChildren's Day program. Thursday at 2 o'clock missionary meeting led by Mrs Gormly at United Presbyterian 10 a m Sabbath school. Morning worship marks first anniversary of pastorate at 6 30 p m P C U Inter racial Animosity Today led by Rev Donald Zimmerman. Tuesday and Wednesday youth attend Keokuk Presbytery Y P C U convention at Alnsworth.

Derety Gormly United Presbyterian Will Wooley C. U Donald Zimmerman Keokuk Presbytery Alnsworth

Junction Girl Heads to National Camp

Ten year old Clio Van Auken daughter of Fred Van Auken is selected to join the national Tri-T camp at Mt Pleasant for a two week session starting Wednesday. In local notes Donna Belle Hughes born June 6 to Mr and Mrs Edward Hughes of Columbus City. Epworth League attendees and recent graduations listed among area residents. Ball standings update for Community Kittenball league with Columbus Junction leading and upcoming games scheduled.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Tri-T Clio van Auken Fred van Auken Mt Pleasant Edward Hughes Columbus City Donna Belle F. P. Jackson South Bend Ind H. KE. Northey Pauline Ernest Morning Sun Pleasant View Epworth League Pioneer Institute Mt. Pleasant Margaret Hanft Ruth Weber Margaret Wykert Jeanette Helmick Kenneth Woodruff Billy Luckey Billy Paul Shearer Eldred Hoben University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City Washington Ding Standard Oilers Rev. C Ramsdale Monmouth College Monmouth Ill

Flag Day Program at Courthouse Saturday

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a Flag Day observance Saturday at 2 30 P M at the courthouse. The first ward ladies organize the event with an interesting program and invite comrades and their wives to attend.

Woman's Relief Corps First Ward

Church Activities and Programs This Week

Classified notices list a 2 pm Thursday payment, Women's Missionary Society at the church led by Mrs Ida Woolley, 7:45 pm Bible Training, 8:45 pm choir practice. Donald K Zimmerman minister. church school 11 am with J W Rich superintendent. Children's Day program. baptism for children at 7:30 pm. evening pageant sermon There Is Lad Here by Co W Cochran.

The Women's Missionary Society Ida Wooley Donald KE. Zimmerman Methodist Episcopal Church School J. W. Rich W. Cochran

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