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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
3
The Tuesday Bride club met at Violet Lambert's country home. Guests included Mrs Wanda Ornduff and Mrs Helen Kilgore. Bridge games determined high score by Mrs Ornduff. prizes awarded for the last eight games. Hostess served a luncheon of homemade ice cream, wafers, and fried tea.
Cedar Chips 4-H club members met Marion Timmins in Lexington on Tuesday evening. They planned a float for the Wellman Fourth of July celebration and shared refreshments after a concise meeting reported by Mrs. Wade Gardner. Other notes include visiting relatives and local birthday observances at the Timmins and Gardner homes.
The Wellman Mothers Club gathered at Mrs. Charles Brown’s home with Mrs. Donel Romine assisting. Members present included Mrs. A. L. Braden, Mrs. tarve Freel, Mrs. Keith Adams, Mrs. Brown, and many others. Mrs. E. L. Miller, founder and honorary member, received a flower bowl as her son Roger graduated from high school in May. Refreshments followed the lesson on home handicrafts and strategies with children.
Leey a Dean visited with her father Charles Wahl on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pence with James and Marion Pence attended a Pence relatives reunion at Wayland. Kathryn Bishop returns home from Glendale California after months away. Bishop accompanied by Warren Bishop kin joined Riorden children reunion at Sunset Park. Kay Woodford and family of Oskaloosa spent Sunday at Wade Gardner home. Albert Paul Kathel visited Iowa City midweek. Ames Hila MacDonald family member called by telephone en route to Indiana and Pennsylvania. Party included Ella and Lela MacDonald of Ames, Marjorie and a Texas baby Myr, Imogene and a friend from Pella. Cedar Chain 4-H met at Larson home with mothers as guests. Dorothy Bishop assists Wade Gardner with cherry and raspberry canning and other chores.
The July 2 lesson outlines subjects and scripture passages selected for study. It notes copyright permission by the International Council of Religious Education and indicates usage rights. The material provides guidance for educational use and references the approved texts for teaching sessions.
The lesson urges true success from devotion to God and obedience to His will. Solomon’s choice of an understanding heart over wealth or power shows wisdom, yet warns that faith must endure, lest unbelief bring failure. Rulers are urged to seek God for peace and prosperity.
The text argues that Scripture affirms universal eternal life for every soul yet also insists that lasting heavenly life requires meeting Jesus' standard. It contrasts inclusive hope with conditional eligibility.
The sage Hi Ho from Chinatown remarks that a friend's memory can hinge on whether he is borrowing or lending. The wry line captures a streetwise view of recollection and debt.
The church urges union Sunday evening services in Central Park during July and August. Weekly schedule includes 9:45 Bible School 10:45 Communion and worship with sermon titled Christian Insight 7:30 Union Service led by Rev Atack from the Methodist church. C A Nicholson superintendent. Vernon H Carter pastor.
Morning worship led by a deputation team from the Presbyterian Student Center Cedar Falls with Miss Charlotte Mellirath giving the sermon titled What It Means to Live as a Christian. Young People’s Group at 6 15 PM followed by Open Air Service in Central Park with Dr Arthur Atack as speaker. Music program features organ works and solos. F. W. Eastwood is minister and Lucile Knox organist and director.
A cordial invitation extends to worship with the Baptist church. Bible school begins at 9 30 with classes for all ages led by C V Brown and Wayne Kendrick. Baptismal service at 10 45 followed by sermon and Communion as new members are welcomed. Evening service features Dr A Atack as speaker and special music led by Mrs Claude L Reister and Mrs H Swanker with Rev J Fredmund, pastor.
The church invites all to Sunday worship with a schedule including 9 30 am church school 10 45 am morning service preached by Dr Arthur Atack on The Divine Surgery of Pain 6 30 pm Young Peoples Devotional 7 30 pm Union open air service in Central Park with public speaking system.
The church announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 10 45 a m with a study of Romans chapter 15 Y P C A meeting for youth at 6 30 p m A union park service at 7 30 p m with Dr Arthur Atack music by Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey Sturges and Mable Livingston led by Pastor W M Nichol
Public invited to attend Sunday morning services at 11 oclock at the church edifice on S Iowa Ave with Christian Science services announced for worship and reflection.
The Sunday Lesson Sermon for Churches of Christ Scientist cites Bible passages and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. It features Paul’s sermon at Mars Hill about the unknown God and notes God as the All in all, near and ever present.
Sunday school at 10:00 A. M. Worship from 11:00 to 11:15 A. M. Sermon at 12:36 P. M. entitled My Father's Inheritance from 1 Kings 21. Love toward God shown by love to fellowmen. Turnout urged by Miss Turner and Pastor Preston.
Morning worship at 9 30 A M Sunday school at 10 20 A M Young People's League at 7 30 PM Carl W Klein, Pastor.
The Foursquare Gospel urges Americans to celebrate civil liberty from 1776 while highlighting Christian spiritual freedom from sin. Evangelist Bob Stevens leads live messages with sermons Sunday and nightly next week. Central Park hosts eight services at 7 00 PM Saturday. Sunday school at 9 30 PM and morning worship at 10 45 AM with sermons An Eye Opening Prayer and Branded Souls led by Pastor W J Stevens.
A Sunday decision switches summer worship to evening services. Next Sunday's schedule begins with 10:00 Bible school, 11:00 Communion, and 7:30 Evening Worship.
Howard Benn and Vernon H. Carter oversee a Salem Presbyterian schedule with a 9:30 a.m. communion service and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Junior society meets at 7:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. C. E. Society consecration. Missionary society to meet Monday at Mrs H J Davis home led by Rev D C Davis.
The text lists Sunday school at 10 am with no 11 am preaching service this Sunday. Normal services resume next Sunday. Epworth League meets at 7 pm and the evening service at Federated Church at 8 pm with Rev. Pollock delivering the message. George C. Pennington, Pastor.
Bible school at 10:00 a m. Divine worship and preaching at 11:00 a m. The pastor C BE Strong urges all to attend.
Crawfordsville Methodist Episcopal announces Sunday school at 10 A M under J W Rich and public worship at 11 A M on Christian Education. The service supports Iowa Wesleyan college with an annual offering. Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M with Rev E E Voss as pastor.
On Sunday the church school meets at 10 00 for new quarter lesson material. Worship begins at 11 00 with Lord's Supper baptism and church union offered. Benevolence offerings fund the annual apportionment now at halfway toward July. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 with church night at 7 00. N F Chapman pastor.
Tyrone and Jane TYRONE were guests at the Frank Smith home for Sunday dinner joined by Walter Sheetz Caroline. Otto Sheetz Emily spent time at Leonard Hardesty home near Hayesville. Emmett Zaiger and Boone baby visit Bond family. Fred Sheets and Jackie Singmaster with Omer Crawford family. lightning struck the Sheetz radio during the storm for a second time. Waldo Miller visited Keota Tuesday evening.
Sabbath school begins at 10 a.m. with Mrs Ida Wooley as superintendent Y P C U meets at 6 30 p m Leader Ralph Howell Morning worship at 11 a m Union evening service at 7 39 p m Midweek services Wednesday evening Rev N G Webster serves as pastor
The usual morning service will be held at 9 30 Sunday with communion and an invitation for baptism and church membership. Benevolence offerings for July aim to half the quota, planning to finish the first half by month end and begin the second half after August vacation. Vacation church school meets Wednesday at 2 pm. extra sessions possible due to rain. Ladies Aid and Missionary society meet Thursday afternoon.
The term assassin derives from the Arabian hashashin meaning eaters of hagh ish. The Thirteenth century sect led by the Old Man of the Mountain reportedly spurred followers by this preparation and dispatched them to kill foes.
A religious note offers encouragement to draw near to God with a promise of welcome and no regrets. Rev. W. Ho Hemphill signs the message, inviting readers to respond to the call.
Grace Till Moravian Sunday school at 10 A M with preaching at 11 A M Pastor Wallace Okey student pastor guest for the summer Robert Hyde serves as Superintendent.
The article urges all members to attend the morning worship and summer communion at Ll. The pastor and official boards request full participation in the sacramental service. A union service at the United Presbyterian church features a sermon by J. B. Pollock from the Federated church.
Valley Sunday school at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:15 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein from St Paulius Evangelical Church.
Everyone within reach is invited to Bible study at ten o clock and divine worship at eleven. Bring the children to a dedicated space for them. A young people's hour is at seven o clock with talents in God's service. Union evening service features Key Cogshall delivering the message.
Miss Velma Booth a China missionary spoke at 10 AM in Bible school and Miss Lucille Dewey, a missionary to Indians in Stewart Nevada for 11 years, will present at 11 AM. Communion planned, followed by annual fellowship dinner with a crowd invited to bring table service and sandwiches for a pleasant afternoon.
Community items from East Sunset list local visits picnics and family gatherings. Names include Pete Graber Dick Stephens Arden Hughes Mildred Hughes Harold Littrel Lissa Armacost and many others across Washington Iowa City Burlington Bur. Park Pulaski Olds Conesville Columbus City and Big Rock South Dakota. A cow killed by lightning near East Sunset and an Illinois shipment to Chicago are noted.
The message invites a strong turnout for an outdoor church lawn event led by Pastor Mrs. M. L. Dewey, emphasizing pleasant weather and a favorable crowd for the occasion. The note asks attendees not to disappoint.
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