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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

3

Keota Bride Weds Lisle Anwyl in Elegant Ceremony

Irene Rogers of Keota became Mrs Lisle Anwyl in a 4 PM Wednesday ceremony in Keota with 300 guests. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown from her mother's wedding dress and carried Johanna Tull roses, with a wedding party including Helen Stoutner as maid of honor and Robert Rogers as a groomsman. The service featured a nuptial program and vocal solos, and the couple planned a honeymoon through Crawfordsville and Keota after the reception.

Keota Trene Rogers Lisle’ G. Anwyl Johanna Tull Helen Stoutner Mr. Anwyl Thomas Duncan Washington Robert Irving Rogers John Robert Hielscher Patsy Richardson Lorraine Marsh Little Meriam Reynolds Sigourney John Rogers Oskalocea O. BK. Rogers Methodist Episcopal Church Kathryn Avery James Rogers Mystic T. A. Morris, Jr Miss Beery Ollie Auwy Crawfordsville Iowa Wesleyan Anny

Engaged Melba McAvoy and Marvin Buckwalter Set July Wedding

Miss Melba McAvoy and Marvin Buckwalter of Palmyra Mo plan a July 4 wedding in Chillicothe Mo. The announcement came at a party hosted by the bride’s mother Mrs Sadee McAvoy with twelve guests in the McAvoy beauty salon reception room. The couple will reside at 10 East Main Street after marriage and Buckwalter is the son of Rev J B Buckwalter.

Melba McAvoy Marvin Buckwalter Palmyra Eleets Sadee McAvoy McAvoy Chillicothe East Main Street Buckwatter J. B. Buckwatter Dorothy Schmoeller Carolyn Samson

Marriage of Bernadine Baker to Richard P. Springman

Announce the marriage of Bernadine L. Baker to Richard P. Springman. The ceremony was in Crown Point Indiana with justice H F Minns officiating. Attendants were Joe Spriteman of Chicago and his wife. The couple will reside at 61 West Broadway Louisville after June 21.

Oscar Baker Washington Bernadine L Richard P. Springman N. H. Springman Crown Point Indiana H. F. Minns Justic of the Peace Joe Spriteman Chicago Lee Whitson Springman Washington High School American Pearl Button Company Louisville Kentucky Peter Burchardt Monument Company Con Weet Broadway

Robertson and Hough Wed in Missouri

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Retha Robertson and John Hough in Kahoka Missouri. Both residents of West Chester, the couple wed June 6. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Robertson and a Washington High School graduate. The groom is son of Ira Hough and a West Chester High School graduate. They will reside on the Hough farm southeast of Weert Chester.

Retha Robertson John Houch West Chester Kahoka Roscoe Robertson Washington High Schhool Hough Ira Hough West Chester High School Weert Chester

Louise Wilson and James Gadbois Married in Kahoka

Louise Wilson of Winfield and James Gadbois of Columbus Junction were wed June 12 at the Kahoka Missouri Presbyterian manse with Rev. Vernon Miller presiding. The couple, joined by relatives, plans to reside in the area.

Louise Wilson Winfield James Gadbois Columbus Junction Elmer Wilson Johansmeier Kahoka Vernon Miller

Social calendar notices listed for week events

Community calendar lists events for the week including Rebekah regular meeting at 8 Ties Ake Hall, Clara Henderson Womans Home Missionary Society of West Chester, W R C meeting 2 30 pm ice cream social by U P Young People, Booster club and O W club meetings, J P Women’s Missionary Society division at 7 30 pm at 414 East Jefferson Street.

Rebekah Aig Oy Interes F. Hall Clara Henderson Womans Home Missionary Society of Weet Chester W. B. Rittenhouse Ca. & SM. Hat U. P Church Sam Neill O. W Joe Maxwell J. P. Women’s Missionary Society Harlan McCreedy East Jefferson Street

Ice Cream Social at Bethel Church Highlights New Lights

Bethel Church north east of town held an ice cream social tonight with a large crowd to celebrate new electric lights. The program, led by David McCartney Penn, included prayers by Rev. W H Parker, group singing, a duet by Maury and Margery Walker, and a reading by Mildred Myer. Orville Eider spoke about their winter trip as tables on the lawn showed pink paper and roses, with home made ice cream, cakes and coffee served. The piece praises the church’s community role and fellowship.

Bethel Church David McCartney Penn WH. Parker Maury Margery Walker Ray Lambert Mildred Myer Jimmie Boy Aotel Orville Eider

Grace Hill Ladies Expect Minister to Be There in July

Fifteen Grace Hill Ladies Aid members six children and two guests met at Mrs Ed Libe’s home as plans for July minister arrival were discussed The bishop changes plan and will send Mer Schults a classmate of Mr Persons arriving the first Sunday in July

Grace Hill Ladies Aid A. M. E. Share Charles Reitz Amy Salem Harlowe Engle Kansas City Reitz Hochman Bur Grace Hid

V F W Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting

The VFW Auxiliary met in regular session Tuesday evening at the K C hall. Members who attended the Davenport state convention gave reports. One new member, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, was initiated. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cleo Shockey and Mrs. Jesse Radda.

K. C Hall Davenport Dorothy Johnson Cleo Shockey Jesse Radda

Owls Lay Eggs at Intervals and Hatching Delays

Lay Eyes observes owls laying eggs at intervals, with many days elapsing before the entire clutch is laid. The pattern shows staggered egg production across successive days.

Helen Klepfer and Charles Berdo Wedding Today

Miss Helen Klepfer and Charles W. Berdo were wed this morning at 8:20 in the Methodist church with a simple ceremony attended only by close family. The couple plans a June 26 home in Washington county and both hold local school and college ties. Berdo is a graduate of Iowa State College.

Helen Klepfer Clarence CC. Klepfer Charles W. Berdo Boyd Berdo Berito Fred Miller Town Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Doris Kate Klepfer Keokuk Klepfer Berdo

Mr and Mrs Hahn Celebrate Their Silver Anniversary

A large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Hahn marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a noon cafeteria style dinner and a two tier cake donated by Mrs Myron Kurtz. Relatives and friends from neighboring towns attended including Rev EL P Siedel, the Kaska family, Kurtz clan, and many others.

Mrs. Hahn Charles Ohe Myron Kurtz Hahn EL P Siedel Theresa Kasmeyer Anna Fiener Omaha Nebr John Kaska Adlan Decree Vernard Rea Vincent Kaska Aodas Maurice Eugene Kaska Jimmy Coetherine Aner Ralph Kessel Darlene Maxine Christene Stanford Leonard, Jr Noris Pairfield William Kurtz James Joe Sofaaktleo Pernard Henry Jositn Mary Theresa Joan Richwoods Chas. Mohler Pork Denis Janett Earl F'nor Burlington Leopard Kesnel Isabelle Beatrice Eugene Marian Howard Clyde Purlington Clyte Hahn Richard North Liberty John S Kurtz Frapeia Raymond Fonald Lester Wienecke Garvwonville Mary Kaska Margaret Koske Annabelle Caviness George Hook Albert Feyverhart John Sobaski Slaughter Joseph Franeian Mary Lamansky Raymond Kessel Jack ‘Od Bertha Pacha Josent A Pacha Gerald Kurtz Marie Herman Laurenee Frank Kaske Marian Ardett Clarahbelle Walter Crotis Frank Kurtz Ione Charlee Frances Laula P Kaske Joseph, Paul Howard Vr Leo Pohren Mareary

Birthday list marks two 78th and several local milestones

Four generations of 4H members and neighbors celebrate birthdays today. Mrs J F Simpson turns 78, Mrs W K Wells also celebrates, joined by Mrs Delong Miss Nell Samson Mrs Sehmoeller and others. Dale Palmer turns 13 and Marion Nickerson is 12, with Rosa tska from Riverside and Fred Ziegowsky from Alnaworth among those noted.

Mra J. F. Simpson W. K. Wells M. ©. Delong Nell Samson Dorothy Sehmoeller Art Romine Rosa Tska Riverside Fred Ziegowsky Alnaworth

When Joseph Saw His Father Again

Bible lesson on Genesis 46 and Ephesians 4 32 focusing on Joseph kindness to his father and family. It stresses faith centered family life devotion and hope in the promised land through Josephs example of love and provision.

Joseph Egypt Land of Pharaoh Jacob Promised Land

Pleasure and Pain Elements in Happiness

The passage notes that pleasure and pain are omnipresent and that happiness from situations depends on the mindset with which we face them, as attributed to Peacock.

Peacock

Oldest Jewish College Frat Zeta Beta Tau Founded

The Zeta Beta Tau fraternity, described as the oldest national Jewish college fraternity, is noted as having been founded in 1698. The fragment cites historical origin but lacks full context or verification.

Zeta Beta Tau

Associate Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Rev A M Malcolm pastor leads Bible school at 10:00 a m Worship at 11:00 a m and 7:30 p m Y P meeting at 6 39 p m Solo Prepare Ye the Way Scott Mrs Lowell Dodds organ postlude Sortie in IV Battman Evening Organ preluda Allegro Moderato Se et chine en a Best Quartette Now the Day is Over Miss Elma Rice Miss Ions Steele Lyle Wilcox Scott Wilcox Offertory Offertory Moriconi Organ response Arthur Atack minister Mrs Lewis Warren director of music Edna M Klein organist

Associate Presbyterian A. M. Malcolm Pastor Bible School Elma _ Rice Ions Steele Lyle Wilcox Scott Wilcox Moriconi Arthur Atack Lewis Warren Edna M. Klein

Closing program for Vocation Bible School event

The closing service and program for the Vocation Bible School will be Sunday evening featuring a demonstration of the school’s work and a children’s handwork exhibition. All church members and friends are urged to attend along with Sunday services including Bible School at 9 45, Communion aid worship at 10 45, Christian Endeavor at 7 15, and the VBS program at 7 20 led by A Nicholson superintendent Miss Nita Corbin organist and Pastor Vernon Carter.

Vocation Bible School Christian Endeavor A. Nicholson Nita Corbin Vernon Carter

Bible School and Worship Services at Local Church

Bible school sessions for all ages led by Supt. Vernon Witting begin at 9 30 p m Worship follows at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Sermon topics include God s Demand and One Touch of Nature Music features organ selections and anthems by Sowerby Beethoven Saint Saens and Wooler with contributions from Mrs M Sorden Crean Mrs Henry Shields Mrs Eastwood and Minister Andrews

Bible School Vernon Witting Sowerby Wooler M_ Sorden Crean Postinde Frening Saint-Saens Selo Sis Aitialteia Dike Roberts Ioja Dittmer Grain Warel Ware Henry 8S Shields F W. Eastwood

Services on South Iowa Avenue at eleven Sunday

Public services will be held at the edifice on South Iowa Avenue at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Iowa Avenue

Universe Evolution by Atomic Force Sermon in Churches of Christ Scientist

The June 2 Lesson-Sermon for Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on the theme Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. It cites Psalms 33 6 9 31 and Deuteronomy 10 14 along with Science and Health statements that God creates and governs the universe and that spiritual ideas are evolved and obedient to the Mind that makes them.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Earth Mary Baker Huddy

St Paul's Evangelical Church Schedule in Washington

Morning worship at 30 dollars and Sunday school at 7:30 pm listed for St Pauls Evangelical Church Washington. Pastor Carl W Klein leads the congregation and morning services.

St. Paul's St, Paul's Washington

Foursquare Gospel Church Sets Two Week Meeting

The church invites the public to a two week revival beginning Sunday with Rev Isabelle Hall and party. Sunday services include 920 a m Sunday school 145 am morning worship 620 pm Crusaders 745 pm evangelistic service. Mrs Hall will preach Sunday and every night except Saturday through the week.

Isabelle Hall

Methodist Church Daily Schedule and Evening Sermons

The Methodist Church announces a full day program with school at 9:30 a.m. supervised by Jesse R. Busby, marching worship at 10:45 a.m., Leigh W. Soule to speak on Roots of Religion. The youth forum at 6:30 p.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Attack preaching The Boundless Supply For All Our Needs. Bible school sessions continue daily at 9 a.m. with organ prelude Angelus and anthem The Silent Sea, offertory Morning Serenade.

Jesse RK. Busby Leigh W. Soule Bible School

Trinity Lutheran Sunday services and community programs

The Trinity Lutheran church schedules 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Divine worship with a message based on Matthew 5 7 12 about Christians active in the world. Walther League Rally planned in Ottumwa with speaker Prof O P Kretzmann. Vacation Bible School runs three weeks 9 to 12 for children 4 to 14. Walther League meets Tuesday at 8 a.m. with Ruth Anderson leading topic discussion and recreation. Pastor Theodore C Meivolem.

Trinity Lutheran Christ Jesus Ottumwa Walther League Ottumwa Society O. P. Kretzmann Chicago Vacation Bible School Ruth Anderson Theodore C. Meivolem

Sunday church notice plans mutual visits at 9:30

The Baptist church will not hold preaching services this Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9 30 with C W Long as superintendent and Wilma Thompson as Pulpit Committee president. An evening service is canceled to allow attendance at other church services at 6 30 B Y P A.

Baptist Wilma Thompson

Two Sermons by Dr Owen and Evening Music Set

United Presbyterian presents morning address by Dr C A Owen on Two Aspects of Evil and an evening talk on Gods Arithmet. Special music includes organ preludes chorale anthems and solo performances by Ruth Hamblen Stewart Maurine Trotman Marion George and Maurine Trotman with Marion Trotman as soloists. Carolyn Hamilton is director of music and Helen Harvey the organist.

United Presbyterian C. A. Owen Hamblen Ruth “Stewart Mason Marek Roberts Harris Andante Ashford Marion George Marchant Maurine Trotman Ee Strickland Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Valley Sunday School and Worship Services at Country Church

Valley Sundayschool starts at 10 00 am with morning worship at 11 00 am Pastor Carl W Klein leads the service Ainsworth Utah pleb school opens at 10 m Communion at 11 Preparatory sermon Saturday 2 pm by Dr J B Pollock of West Chester Session to convene after sermon for those wishing to unite Evening services at 6 Intermediate 7 Y M C U 7 The previous rain hindered travel but about 116 attended the children day program with three babies received.

Ainsworth Ut. P. Ible School J. B. Pollock West Chester

Y P C U Presbyterial convention at Winfield notes

The Y P C U Presbyterial convention at Winfield last Friday listed attendees Conn Whiteraath Maryreth Pressley Eldith Megdelsen John Koehler Jr John Walker Millie Pressley Rona Keiper Robert Sharpe Rev and Mrs Sharpe. Edith Megdelsen won second place in the second division. Ainsworth society took second in the Banner contest. Next convention set for Morning Sun. Ronald Keiper elected presbyterial president and Robert Sharp third vice president. Ted Ainsworth Y P society to serve homemade ice cream next week with time to be announced Sabbath. Fred Sharp, Pastor.

Morning Sun Ronald Keiper Robert Sharp Ted Ainsworth Y. P. Society Fred Sharp

West Chester Baptist Bible School and Union Services

The West Chester Baptist Bible school offers lessons at 1¢ with morning worship and a sermon in the 1st hour. The United Presbyterian synod of Iowa plans a June 26 picnic at Tama Indian reservation inviting 400 Indians with a 10:39 ball game, 11:30 concert by the Indian band, 12 noon picnic, and 2:30 address by Dr A J Raudlines national Bible school secretary.

West Chester Baptist UP Bible School M, & Church Synod of Iowa of United Presbyterian Church Tama United Presbyterian Church of Iowan A. J. Raudlies

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Sunday Services

Sunday school begins at 10 o'clock with Mrs Alyna Johnston as Superintendent. The preaching service follows at 11 o'clock with the sermon delivered by Pastor Newell Chapman.

Alyna Johnston Newell Chapman

Sabbath Services and Union Meeting Schedule

10 A M Sabbath school led by Mrs Ida Wooley Sunt No preaching service 6:30 P M P C U Modern Attempts to Rid the World of Poverty Leader Maude Barnes 7:30 P M Union service The Rev Newell Chapman pastor of the Presbyterian church will preach the sermon and lead the union prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 38

Sabbeth School Ida Wooley Maude Barnes Newell Chapman Presbyterian Church

Rubio Town News Briefs From June Visit Calendar

Mrs. Levi Van Dyke reports June visits in Rubio from families including Mrs. K Robison and children Kiem Lovella Lou from Puetln Colorado and Mrs. E O Johnson and children Ruth Layle Kay from Cheyenne Wyoming. Others shared meals visited relatives and traveled to Des Moines and Washington during the weekend.

Levi van Dyke Rubio K. Robison Kiem Lovella Lou Puetln Colorado E. O. Johnson Ruth Layle Kay Cheyenne Wyoming Rfr. Johnson Harvey Jones Rayment Swartzwelter Nev Allan Jay Eugene Morgan John Lindecer George Balderson Fairfield O RK. Morgan Earl Morgan Owen Alan South English Ralph Talley Sor May A. Swanson Helen W. Schmitte Des Moines Jim Morgan St. Paul Ida McClure Ella Washington Riley Collinge John McClure Charles Lester Kessler Lester van Dyke

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Irene Rogers of L. G. Anwyl Ollie Anwyl E. Armkwrecht Leonara Hasae Betty Suar Don Helson Mra Walden Smith Mediapolis R. A. Geisberger C. J Stein Rueben Jolingon Rose Mary Hell Alvin Aller Moline Mre J. Hoench Merc CGC A. Hueckstaedt Fred Anwyl Ileabelle Addie McFarland Gordon Waldo Wells Robert Wells Hagel Anwyl W. Cochran Louisee Alberta Marion Huston Helen Huston Ataute Bernadine Baker R. P. Springman John Hough Missouri V.F.W. Auxiliary Business Meeting Charles Berdo St. James Dale Palmer Marion Nickerson Harold L. Lundquist The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Canaan God Solo Scott Lowell Dodds Battman Church of Christ Andrews Christian Science Christian Science Churches Carl W. Klein Foursquare Gospel Methodist Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley Rubio Town DAIRY Se Tame i
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