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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1908

Page

4

Children Day Exercises Highlight Presbyterian Services

A city church program showcased children's day activities with processional songs, recitations, solos, diplomas for cradle and primary graduates, and a sermon by Rev. Dr. J. R. Johns. Evening services featured O'Johns preaching on belief in Jesus using John 20 31 and further reflections on faith, unbelief, and the Savior.

Presbyterian Church Harriet Dougherty Myrtie Whitcomb Margaret Brookhart prettyZsolos Martha Maxwell Romola Latchem Board of Publication Ellen Smith J. A. McCa R. B. Crone J. R. Johns Randolph Wis Paul Ephesus Doctor O’johns Jesus Christ God John Nicodemus Nathaniel

Second United Presbyterian Holds Semi centennial Service

Under the Second U P auspices of the Young People's Christian Endeavor a special service marked the church semi centennial. A general committee issued leaflets to each United Presbyterian church with service suggestions and the program followed them closely. Miss Rose Minner presided with a brief song and prayer to begin.

Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Second United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian

Children Day program at Baptist church honors young members

Yesterday morning the Baptist congregation held a children's day program led by Mmes J W Bishop and John Jay. Cradle roll superintendent Mrs Arthur Yard organized invitations drawing many young attendees. An evening talk by Rev L D Everette Smith of Indianola described social reform aims of the International Reform Bureau and its methods to combat intemperance impurity Sabbath breaking and gambling.

Children of the Baptist Mmes J. W. Bishop John Jay Arthur Yard Baptist Publication Society Olva Haney Helen Long Jesus May Davidson Doris Thomas Garden of Flowers Belle Jay Alose Garden of Girls Everette Smith Indianola

Community service envelopes handed to congregation for reform work

At the close of the service envelopes were passed through the congregation, giving those who wished an opportunity to aid in this work.

Reverend W C Allen Preaches twice at Covenanter Church

The Rev W C Allen of Oakland California former Covenanter pastor preached two fine sermons at morning and evening services. He now serves a mission church in Oakland and will lecture Wednesday evening at Covenanter Church about his mission. An invitation was extended to the public and many local friends welcomed him home from Philadelphia after attending the synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church.

Covenanter Church W. C. Allen Oakland Calif Allen Philadelphia Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church

Children's Day Exercises At Methodist Church

Yesterday morning the Methodist church held annual Children's Day exercises before a full audience. The decor was roses and greenery and the program featured numerous songs solos and recitations by children. Graduates from cradle roll received diplomas and the Rev U S Smith spoke briefly followed by a collection for the Children's Educational fund.

Maud Kiburz Mary Nicola Gladys Sigler Ruth Anderson Marie McCaulley Baby Norma Kracaw Hilda Michels Ruth Patterson Marjorie Hebner Myrna Nicola

A M E Services Children Day Observed At Church

Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock the A M E church hosted a children’s day program with songs recitations and exercises by the youngsters. Mrs George Black and Miss Nora Motts led the arrangements while Catherine Turner Philip Rushing and Luba Q Gwinn won prizes for the best bouquets as the audience applauded the program.

George Black Nora Motts Marie Whaley Alice Maxwell Rev. Phillips Knoxville Ill Sam Hall T. B. Stovall Lewis Wallace Catherine Turner Philip Rushing Luba Q. Gwinn

Mrs Joyce of Claremont Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy

A year ago Mrs Joyce, of Claremont New Hampshire, says Foley's Kidney Remedy cured a severe kidney trouble of many years and she highly recommends the medicine. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the testimonial as a grand, good medicine.

Claremont, N. H Foley Lemmon

Oldest Flag Day Observed With Limited Local Observance

June 14 marked Flag Day with decorations at the Second United Presbyterian church and remarks by Col. I J Palmer about the flag as the oldest in continuous use. The city saw little observance beyond this. the article recounts adoption of the flag in 1777, Betsy Ross’s role, and the flag’s enduring design since the Continental Congress.

United States Continental Congress Second United Presbyterian Church Col I. J. Palmer George Washington Colonel Ross Robert Morris Betsy Ross Philadelphia

St James Catholic School Commencement Program Notes

The St James Catholic school will hold its annual commencement at the school tomorrow evening. Miss Stella Berry graduates after four years. The program includes choruses, recitations, and a comedy scene with staff and students in roles, plus musical pieces and a class flower and colors. Diplomas and penmanship certificates will be awarded to several students.

Stella Berrs St. James School St. James Catholic School Minick Carrie Bell Walker M. Critz Waldschmidt Miss Russell Miss Wolfe Miss Thompson Miss Flynn Bartlett Martina Swift Stella Berry Palmer

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