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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

3

Chicken Dinner At Country Club Serves 160 Guests

One hundred sixty persons were served at the country club dinner last evening in the clubhouse. Seventeen guests traveled from out of town. High bridge scores went to Mrs. E. L. Stutsman and I. K. Coffey, with a menu featuring chicken and summer garden flowers. Notables attending included Dr. Florence Brookhart, Don Welch, Ellen Margolin, and Grace Burris among others. Chairman J. O. Sexton led the event with help from H. H. McCleery and others.

Country Club Seventleen Towlh EL. Bk. Stutsman I. Ek. Coffey West Chester Florence Brookhart Chicago Don Welch Bloomington Harvey Young Panora Iowa Ellen Margolin Yankton S. D William Stewart University of Wisconsin Dan Brindly Moline Maynard Bell Elma Clarence M. Hildebrand Belmond Ellen Morrison Helen Groves St. Joseph Grace Burris Independence J. O. Sexton H. H McCleery W. Mélaughlin H. McCleery Carolyn George Rudiger E. D. Morrison Carl Junesbluth Frank Miller

Happy Hour Club Entertained at Mrs. E. Davis Home

The Happy Hour club met at Mrs. Ed Davis's country home with all members present and four guests. After a business meeting led by president Mrs. Irene Acheson, progressive rook was played followed by a luncheon hosted by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Mac Davis, Mrs. Wayne Norman, and Billy.

Ainsworth Happy Hour Club Ed Davis Hicks Hampton Clara Gordon Mae Davis Wayne Norman Billy Irene Acheson Mac Davis Vera O'Conner

Home Efficiency Topic At Walnut Women’s Club

Walnut Women’s club met in the woods at Mrs. Harry Wentworth’s home for a discussion on Home Efficiency. Fourteen members attended with guests from Alabama and Brig hhton. talks by Mrs. Longer and Mrs. Gates highlighted the session. The hostess and Mrs. Wilton served a light meal as plans for the July 4 gathering were outlined.

Walnut Women's Club Harry Wentworth Paul Leech Gadsden Ala Maurine McFarland Brighton Kathleen Jessie Dunbar Fred Longer Leslie Gates Lyle Wilton

Hold Rees Family Reunion at Park in Columbus Junction

The Rees family reunion met Saturday in Columbus Junction park for the fourteenth annual gathering. Seventy seven attended while fifteen were absent. a pot luck dinner followed by a program from the children and social games. A group portrait was taken by W. S. Tancey of Columbus Junction. Out of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas and sons from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. William Rees and Vera Jane from Chicago. Mrs. Elmer Haackason and Richard Kenneth from Reinbeck. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woolsey and Richard Lee from Muscatine. Miss Margaret Evans from Dawn Missouri. and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Jones from Los Angeles.

Crawfordsville Rees Columbus Junction Park W. S. Tancey Columbus Junction Richard Thomas Rowland John Donald Merwin William Rees Vera Jane Chicago Illinois Elmer Haackason Richard Kenneth Reinbeck Ray Woolsey Richard Lee Muscatine Margaret Evans Dawn Missouri John L. Jones Los Angeles California

Sunshine Club Children’s Program Recited at Meeting

Yesterday the Sunshine Community club hosted a children’s program at Mrs. Don Wylie’s home with a large turnout. Performances included piano solos by Marylea Richards and Esther Wolfe, songs and dances by Kate Campbell and Virginia Wylie, readings by Julia May Taylor and Daryl Richards, and guitar and vocal pieces by Clarence Zieglowsky and Harold Wylie. The event showcased Bible verse, a stove demonstration by Mrs. Minnie Green, and guests Mia and Harry Campbell and families. Refreshments followed.

The Sunshine Community Club Marylea Richards Kate Campbell Virginia Wylie Clarence Zieglowsky Donald Lee Wylie Esther Wolfe Betty JoAnne Taylor Julia May Taylor Daryl Richards Harold Wylie Don Wylie Minnie Green Mia Harry Campbell Will Richards Frame Ainsworth

Dr Owen Speaks on Temperance in Egypt at W C T U

Dr C A Owen delivered an engaging talk on Temperance as Seen in Egypt at the W C T U meeting held yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs Alice Cherry. Thirteen members and one guest Mrs W J Brooks attended. posters and leaflets illustrated the talk while Mrs Nellie Crull and Miss Mazie Stewart spoke on constitution and franchise respectively.

Jennie Acheson Alice Cherry W. J. Brooks C. A. Owen Egypt Nellie Crull Mazie Stewart

Mobile’s five-nation rule marks its flag history

Mobile, Alabama, has seen rulers from five nations. French, English, Spanish, American, and Confederate flags have flown over the city, reflecting its complex colonial and postwar heritage.

Mobile Ala France England Spain United States Confederate States

Ice Cream Social At Mrs Chorpening Home

An event will be held at the home of Mrs Ralph Chorpening featuring an ice cream social. Attendees are invited to join and enjoy refreshments in a community gathering.

Ralph Chorpening

Social calendar notices for the week

Social calendar listings note Rebekahs regular meeting at 8 p m in the I O O F hall with possible ballot and work. Wesleyan Missionary Society meets Monday with Mrs E E Stutsman at 628 West Main Street. Tuesday features a Booster club afternoon meeting with Mrs L C Woodburn.

Rebekahs Wesleyan Missionary Society Adened E. E. Stutsman West Main Street Booster Club L. C. Woodburn

H. H. Club Holds Meeting at Hopping Home

The H. H. Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Hopping's home with ten members and one guest, Mrs. Walker of Texas, visiting Forrest Walker. President Mrs. Victor Wenger led a business session. A picnic is planned for June 28. Evelyn Hoxworth and Mrs. Will Longer assisted with refreshments.

H. H. Club George Hopping Walker Texas Forrest Walker Victor Wenger Evelyn Hoxworth Will Longer

Rebekah Club Plans July Picnic At LO FPF Hall

Rebekah club members met yesterday at Mrs. Al Horsey’s home. Ten members and one guest, Mrs. Sam Hout, attended. A picnic is planned for July 9 in the LO FPF hall dining room with supper at 7 PM. The hostess and her daughter Thelma served refreshments.

Rebekah Club al Horsey Sam Hout LO. O. Fpf. Hall Thelma

Happy Helpers 4 H Club Holds Meeting at Mary Gale Letts

The Happy Helpers 4 H club met at Mary Gale Letts home with six members present. They began work on songs and the Rally day stunt, filling the afternoon, then refreshments were served.

Happy Helpers 4-H Club Mary Gale Letts

Memorial service and meetings announced for local groups

The West Chester Pythian Sisters will conduct a memorial service Sunday at 2 p m in the K P hall. The Presbyterian choir rehearses at 7 30 Friday evening. The Women's Relief Corps meets Saturday at 2 30 in the G A R room.

West Chester Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Women's Relief Corps

Young Peoples Convention Held at Keokuk Presbytery AiNsworth

The forty seventh annual Young Peoples Christian Union convention met at AiNsworth June 16 and 17 with Ruth Norris reporting. Registration and praise services opened Tuesday morning, theme lectures by Dr James H. Grier Dr Chris G. Lunan and Rev D Chalmers Fulton followed, plus Bible reading contests and a silver cup awarded to Robert Sharpe for first place.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Young Peoples Christian Union of Keokuk Presbytery Lorene Taylor Marion Kilpatrick James H. Grier Chris G. Lunan D. Chalmers Fulton Helen Browning Martha Caldwell Clarence Davis Charles Magel Mary Ruth Pressly Robert Sharpe Naomi Simpson Betty Brust Betty Hamil Mary Jane McElhinney Bruce Jamieson Edith Megehelson Conn Whiteman

Brookhart Family Open House Planned Monday

An open house will be held Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 o clock at the Brookhart home on East Washington Street for Former Senator and Mrs. Smith W Brookhart and daughter Florence. No invitations are issued but friends of the family are invited to call. The wedding of Dr Florence Brookhart and Dr Clarence B Yount Jr of Prescott Ariz will be at 12 noon Monday with Dr W W Bowers reading the ceremony. Mrs Bowers will attend.

Brookhart East Washington Street Smith W. Brookhart Florence Florence Brookhart Clarence B. Yount, Jr Prescotot Ariz W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Waterloo Washington

Birthday announcements for Teresa Reagan and Thelda Tracy

Teresa Reagan and Thelda Tracy celebrate birthdays today and share the same age of 56. John Albert Winga, son of Mr and Mrs John Winga, is two years old today. Hertha Kron, daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Kron Richmond, turns 17. Pauline Kratg has a birthday today. Richard Holmes is celebrating his sixth birthday today.

Teresa Reagan Thelda Tracy John Albert Winga John Winga Hertha Kron C. A. Kron Richmond Richard Holmes

Nebraska Guests at Fred Sheetz Home in Tyrone District

Tyrone in June reports various local visitors from Nebraska and Iowa. Families from Troy and Nebraska residents join Fred Sheetz and relatives, with church events and talks by Dr. James H. Grier and Dr. Lunan. Local society activities include Ladies Aid banquets and plays, plus open door lectures and regional visits.

Nebraska Fred Sheetz Tyrone

Limitations Not Reached Inspire a Renewed Purpose

A reflective piece urges readers that limits are surpassed by real ability and resolve. It champions perseverance and a reinforced sense of purpose to move forward boldly. The message speaks to personal growth and determination rather than external obstacles.

Ip One Thousand

Four Square Gospel Sermons and Services Listed

The Four Square Gospel church invites attendance for services led by Mrs. Inez Correll over Friday to Sunday with topics including Stoning the King Prophecy The True Church Red White and Blue Sunday children present a program. Pastor W J Stevens leads 9 30 Sunday school 10 45 morning worship 6 30 Young People 7 39 evening service Pauls Three Great Discoveries Wednesday prayer at 7 20 M C Carstensen minister.

Inez Correll W. J. Stevens C. W. Long Paul M. C. Carstensen

Christian Science Sunday Service on June 21

A Christian Science edifice on South Iowa Avenue invites the public to Sunday services at 11 o clock with the lesson sermon Is the Universe including Man Evolved by Atomic Force The Golden Text is Proverbs 8 19 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth by understanding hath he established the heavens The Lesson Sermon includes Bible quotations and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

Christian Science Edifice South Iowa Avenue Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Church morning services with guest speaker Homer Coppock

The morning program features a 10 45 sermon by Homer Coppock formerly of Washington. A union service at United Presbyterian at 7 30 includes Vacation Bible School music with Organ Prelude and several solos. Associate Presbyterian study at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m welcome all.

Jesse R. Busby Homer Coppock Washington United Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School Panis Angel- Dt Franck Wilma Palmer Jene Johnson Alta Greelan Wilson Rent F. Schwartz Lewis Warren Edna M. Klein

St Pauls Evangelical Morning Worship Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church sets Sunday worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m in Washington.

St. Paul’s Washington

Presbyterian Church Morning and Evening Worship Schedule

Morning worship at 10 45 with sermon Yes Men and More than Conquerors theme. Evening service at 7 30 with additional Christian Endeavor activities to be announced. Music includes organ preludes, Bach anthem Consider and Hear, Spring Song, and Postlude. Directors Mrs Henry Shields and Mrs Dunham Morrison. Fr W Eastwood minister.

Jesus Ceeniin Tain MacFarlane Filmore J. Hughes K. Carris J. Cuddy Lucille Knox Henry Shields Dunham Morrison Fr. W. Eastwood

Religious Sunday Schedule With Meetings

At 9 45 Sunday school followed by 11 00 preaching and a sermon by the pastor The A C FE League meets at 4 30 and the teachers meeting is set for 7 30 at Mrs Jesse Turners Rev W F Oxgleton is the pastor.

A. M. BE A. C. FE. League Mra Jesse Turners W F. Oxgleton

Sunday Church Hour Sparks Weekly Resolve

An hour in church on Sunday builds heart and will power for a strong week start. The time inspires reflection and mental preparation for upcoming tasks and duties.

Vacation church school closes with evening services

Union Vacation church school closes with 7 30 P M program. Bible school at 9 45 A M with four departments. Morning worship at 10 45 A M featuring The Holy Catholic Church sermon. Young People meet at 6 20 P M. Organ preludes and offertories cited with titles. Bishop D Chalmers Fulton presides with Carolyn Hamilton as music director.

Union Vacation Church Bible School A& M The Holy Catholic Church Young People’s Meeting Wagener Risoluto Parker Ter Rwos Grainger Tompkins D. Chalmers Fulton Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Compel Them to Come In Sunday Church Message

Sunday morning services feature a sermon on Luke 14 16 24 inviting all to repent and join the heavenly feast. Vacation Bible School runs Monday to Friday 9 to 12 for three weeks with Miss Velda Umland assisting. Theodore C Meibohm is pastor.

Savior Vacation Bible School Velda Umland Theodore C. Meibohm

Pleasant Hill Christian Father’s Day Program

Country churches announce services at Gracerhill Moravian and Pleasant Hill Christian. Sunday school 9 30 an 11 am. Fred and Mrs Schwalbe return missionaries will speak on Alaska. Mrs Ed Libe superintendent. Basket dinner after 11 am service. Father’s Day program in the afternoon with address by guest speaker.

Gracerhill Moravian Fred Schwalbe Furleigh Alaska Ed Libe Pleasant Hill Christian Bible School Jessie Satchett

Sincere Welcome Extended at 2 P.M.

A note from Leigh Soule urges a warm reception for attendees, inviting all to gather at 2 p m for a friendly welcoming event. The message emphasizes inclusivity and cordial hospitality.

Leigh Soule

Keokuk Y P C U Convention Notes and Church Events

The Ainsworth U P church held Bible school at 10 and communion at 11 with Roy Whiteman leading the intermediate group. A pageant directed by Mrs. Max White and Mrs. Roy Whiteman featured seven babies baptized. The 47th Keokuk Presbytery Y P C U convention met June 16 17 with nine congregations and about one hundred attendees. Dr James H Grier of Monmouth College gave the evening address. Robert Sharpe won the Silver Cup in the Bible reading contest. Lorene Taylor won the oratorical contest. Rev D C Fulton led youth conferences. the 1987 convention will be at Winfield. Pastor S Fred Sharpe.

Ainsworth U. P Bible School Roy Whiteman Kenneth McConnell A. E. Sands General Assembly Pittsburgh Kan Ladies Aid Max White Y. P. CU Keokuk Frances McConnell James H. Grier Monmouth College Robert Sharpe Bruce Jamieson Burlington Lorene Taylor Crawfordsville D. C. Fulton Washington H. D. Finley Stanwood

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Services Schedule

The church lists Bible school at 10:00 A M for all ages with dedicated teachers, worship and preaching at 11:00 A M, Young People 7:30 P M, Adult Prayer service, and Gospel Service at 8:00 P M with the sermon The Premillennial Coming of the Lord delivered by Pastor C EK Strong.

Pratrie Flower Baptist C. EK. Strong

Valley Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Valley welcomes all to Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m. The pastor is Carl W Klein with the United Presbyterian. No preaching this Sunday but Rev Pollock D D will relocate his family here next week and regular services resume weekly. Young People meet at 7 15 p m each Sunday evening, including this Sunday.

W. Chester U. P Pollock D. D

The Glove At The Dinner Table Through The Ages

Mary Margaret Shea of Salem Mass notes in Collier s Weekly that gloves, surviving from cave days, served many uses including at the dinner table to protect fingers from hot food before knives and forks became common.

Mary Margaret Shea Salem Mass Collier’s Weekly

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule with Dr West preaching

Sunday school starts at 10 with morning service at 11 preached by Dr Bruce West of Davenport. The union evening service at 7 30 will feature the same preacher. Wednesday 7 30 p m Union Prayer service and Bible study.

Bruce West Davenport Union West

Children’s Day Pageant At Sabbath Services

Morning worship at 10 45 features the Children’s Day Pageant The theme The Garden of the King is presented by a cast including Lorene Taylor Marian Maude Barnes Hannah Carol Hanna Eunice and more The service ends with brief pastor remarks and a concert by Tarkio College male quartet Friday at 8 pm at the church Donald E Zimmerman minister.

Will Wooley Supr Lorene Taylor Tarkio College Donald E. Zimmerman Jume United Presbyterian Church Garden of the King Sophia Marian Maude Barnes Hannah Carol Hanna Eunice Ralph Howell Martha Lucille Gault

Church Services Schedule At Local Parish

Morning worship at 10:00 with sermon on Our Lord's First Text. Epworth League president Walter Rich leads at 6:26. Evening worship at 7:30 with service at First Presbyterian led by visiting minister Rev West. Mid week prayer next Wednesday at 7:30 at First Presbyterian. Public urged to attend and form church-going habit. Co W Cochran Minister.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Walter Rich First Presbyterian Church West Co. W. Cochran

Grace Moore Sings Glorious Kreisler Songs

Grace Moore performs Kreisler songs in Columbia film The King Steps Out with Franchot Tone Walter Connolly and Raymond Walburn at the State Theatre Sunday and Monday. A romantic musical drama praised for Grace Moore’s voice and the film’s lively score and supporting cast.

Grace Moore Kreisler Columbia Franchot Tone Walter Connolly Raymond Walburn State Theatre Franchot Victor Jory Elisabeth Risdon Nana Bryant Frieda Inescourt Thurston Hall Herman Bing

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. E. Davis Hold Rees Sunshine Club Dr. Owen W.C.T.U Clue Club Claire Dodd Lyle Talbot Marguerite Church Mignon G. Eberhart Standen Fox Theatre Zane Grey Presbyterian Young Peoples Convention Howard L. McCleery Tnd Bailey Brookharts Pauline Kratg Otto Sheetz Elmer Luke Troy Will Scott Helen Sheetz Chariton Anna Sheetz Josephine Singmaster Walter Sheetz Caroline Frank Smith George Bond Nadene Iowa City Oscar Mourer Orville Ward Ollie Grier Lunan Fulton Tinley Ladies Aid Society Tarkic College Tarkic Washington Society Charles Owen Co. CC. Willson India Chris G Luman Harry Wickham Lena Schaff Ray Baxter Hugh Hall T. J. Easter Maude Bronson Mayford Hites Des Moines J. A. Marsh R. Butterworth Dows City Methodist Presbyterian Ible A. M. Malcolm Lvening Organ See Ee ES Jensen Sele Jones United Presbyterian Country Churches Evangelical Valley Carl W. Klein Dayton
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