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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1934

Page

3

Father's Day Services and Choir Highlights at Local Church

The Methodist church announces 9:30 Sunday school led by J H Peet and morning worship at 10:45 with a Father’s Day sermon on “Father’s Day.” Evening service 7:30 features “Why Peter Went Fishing.” Music includes multiple preludes, anthems, duets, and quartets. ministers listed include Lindsay F. Witzigman and A. Wing with organists noted. Additional services span Washington churches with Bible school at 9:45, worship at 11, and a third quarterly conference led by Rev. W H Ogreton.

Methodist Spiscopal J. H. Peet Epworth League Peter Ae Moter A. C. E. League W. H. Ogreton St. Paul Theo. Turner W. FP. Ogleton

Services in Southlows Ave Church Sunday 11 oclock

Christian Science Church service notes for Sunday June 17 to be held at 11 oclock at the church on Southlows Ave. Public invited. Lesson sermon titled God the Preserver of Man includes Bible verses from Isaiah Luke and quotes from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Southlows Ave Christian Science God Churches of Christ Scientist Jerusalem Mary Batger Eddy Solomon Jesus Cynce

Church of Christ notes and upcoming events in Oskaloosa

The Washington Church was well represented at the Union Christian Endeavor meeting and the State Convention opening in Oskaloosa. Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9:00. Father’s Day is Sunday June 17 with a dedicated sermon. Evening services shift to 7:00 and 8:90 as summer sessions start with Gospel songs led by A Nicholson. Bible School 9:45 to 11:45 and worship follow. Leslie Dunlap is Bible school superintendent. Ariene Easter is organist.

Bible School Vernon Witting Abraham Jesus Christian Endeavor Flock of Ages Wilson Offertory Washington Union Christian Endeavor Church of Christ Oskaloosa A. Nicholson

Sabbath Services by Rev. J. C. Matthews

Sabbath school at 10 a m followed by preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev J C Matthews of the church.

J. C. Matthews

Birmingham church invites participation in services and programs

The Birmingham Michigan church invites friends to Bible school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 11 A M with the sermon In the Midst The choir will broadcast from Iowa City so evening worship features special organ preludes and anthems led by Minister Rockwell D Chalmers Fulton with Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey directing and playing.

Bible School Iowa City Anamgnesenems Rogers Offertory Mason Rio

Country Churches Notice of Sunday Services

Country churches list morning services Sunday school times for West Chester New Haven and Haskins. Dated notices name ministers and upcoming Youth meetings and a Bethel Presbyterian Children’s Day program with planning by local organizers. Everyone is welcome to worship.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Adolph Larson Ruth Gideon Jane Rothlisberger W. H. Parker Maurice Meyer S. S

Bible school and worship schedule with convention attendees

Bible school at 10 worship at 11 sermon topic Witnesses for Christ Intermediate 7 Y P C U 7 leader Velda McFarland What Do We Mean by the Mind of Christ Echo meeting Y P C UV convention at 8 Those at tending Le Claire Prairie Tuesday and Wednesday were Lola Coppeck Edith Mae Henderson Hazel Harbison Mark Campbell Francis McConnell Kenneth McConnell Philip Coppocek Paul Sharpe Rev Sharpe Edith Mae Henderson Kenneth McConnell represented in Bible Reading contest Eleven contestants Our contestants acquitted themselves well Place in Banner contest Ainsworth Burlington second Crawfordsville first Church Nite well attended last Wednesday eighty five ninety present Ice cream and cake served Those contributing to Old Ladies Home bazaar at Pittsburgh please bring to church next Sabbath S Fred Sharpe Pastor

Christ Velda McFarland Echo le Claire Prairie Lola Coppeck Edith Mae Henderson Hazel Harbison Mark Campbell Francis McConnell Kenneth McConnell Philip Coppocek Paul Sharpe Rev. Sharpe Society Ainsworth Burlington Crawfordsville Old Ladies Home Pittsburgh S. Fred Sharpe

Rust college colored singers cancel Saturday concert

The Rust college colored singers will not perform the concert scheduled for Saturday evening at the M. EB. Chue as announced earlier. On Sunday morning a Father s Day service is led by Rev. A. W. McBlain.

Rust College Colored Singers M. EB. Chue A. W. McBlain

New Haven Social Roundup for June 12

New Haven residents share Sunday visits and family gatherings. Names mentioned include Mrs J W Combs Isabel Hoyle Gerald Baker Maillie Scott Statler and family plus Hordehowe family connections.

New Haven W. (. Hoyle Ethel Howard Laker J. W. Combs Isabel Howard Hoyle Gerald Prank Smith Merle Statle Jake Soethout Graes Statler Marion Simich Addison Baker Washington Robert Maillie Oetwein Newton Scott and Co Council Bluffs L. C. Baker Waverly William K Eogar W. GC Horde Howe Edgar Hotle Ireta Smith A. M. Baker

U P Choir to Broadcast Sunday Concert on WSUI

The United Presbyterian choir directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton will air Sunday at 9 15 pm over WSUI Iowa City for half an hour. The program features a sacred music concert with several anthems including solo and duet parts. Miss Hamilton and her sister Mrs H H McCleery will perform a duet along with a male chorus number.

Washington United Presbyterian Choir WSUI Iowa City Carolyn Hamilton H. H. McCleery

Open Colorado Cutoff to Denver Road Opens Tomorrow

A. C. Shields announces the Dotsero cutoff will open tomorrow June 16 linking the Denver & Rio Grande line with the transcontinental route through the Rockies. The Moffat tunnel completion and a 3.85 million dollar RFC loan in 1938 enabled the project.

A. C. Shields Denver & Rito Grande Railroad Columbia and N. B.C Heart of The Rockies Denver Moffat R. F C Washington Ron Shields

White Oak Weathered Rain Shortage Hurting Crops

White Oak residents express thanks for last Friday rain but urge more soon as farmers work to replace crops lost to brouth and dried bugs. Local social notes list M M club attendees Edith Daering Pearl Noecker Clair Augustine Ruth Luers and visits among the Luers and Noecker families.

White Oak M. M. Club Lloyd Jones Edith Daering Pearl Noecker Clair Augustine Ruth Luers Duane Keith Daering Clarence Brown Worth Noecker Jim McClelland Town City Mr. McClelland Worth George Augustines Clarence Browns Martha Karl Turnipseed Noecker

Bee introduction debate in early American apiculture

The Lhe Bee laboratory states the ColWmok holey bee was not native and first introduced into the United States in Massachusetts between 13S and WHO. They note unverified reports of apiculture introduction into the Southwest by Spaniards earlier than these dates.

Lhe Bee Laboratory United States Massachusetts Who Southwest

Local birthday notices celebrate June birthdays and anniversaries

Mrs. Frank L. Wilson turns 70 with two daughters visiting from Kewanee and Chicago as Mr. and Mrs. Wilson mark fifty years of marriage. Three-Quarter Century member Mrs. Ellen S. Rowan celebrates today born 1852 in Ohio and moved to Iowa in 1856. James Hawthorne observes a birthday, Hazel Burham also, Bobbie Swift aged 10, Cordelle Braden of Wellman and journalist Gleede Dold contribute notes.

Frank L. Wilson A.W. Errett Kewanee Ernest Badenoch Chicago Wilson Chapter 1 Ellen S. Rowan Ainsworth Rowan Ohio Iowa

Birthday party notes for local families and groups

A sheriff’s daughter, birthdays for four club members, and a first birthday party are described. The BE O W club held a birth day gathering for Mrs. Sam Miller, Mrs. Tom Schulty, Mrs. Joe Maxwell and Mrs. Melo Vacha with cake and gifts. Patricia Gay Sitler marked her first birthday with family guests, including Mrs. William Sitler and Patricia’s great grandmother Mrs. W. F. Jacobs assisting.

EE. O. W BE. O. W. Club Sam Miller Tom Schulty Joe Maxwell Melo Vacha Ed Grayson Robert Dawson Denison Laura Graham Patricia Gays Sitler William Sitler Patricia Ferry Fields Jane Warren Stewart Shirley Leo Gross Betty Fred Stow Bobby

Population Trends Highlight City Growth vs Colu mbia County Stasis

The report notes New York City population has surged while nearby Columbia County stayed essentially unchanged for over a century, illustrating divergent urban and rural dynamics in the region.

New York City Columbia County

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