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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1932

Page

4

Bible Thought Friday March 4 1982 Love fulfills the law

The verse Romans 13 10 states that love does no harm to a neighbor and thus love fulfills the law. The reflection urges living by love in daily conduct and relationships.

Hoover urges full funding for public schools nationwide

President Hoover addressed hundreds of school leaders in Washington D C stressing that the national resources must provide undiminished financial support for public schools. He warned against backward steps and urged changes only through educators’ experience, noting today’s pupils gain two to three years of mental progress and show greater capacity than youths of previous generations.

Hoover Washington, D. C

Talking to the Abductors Radio Message From Lindberghs

The article discusses Mrs. Lindbergh broadcasting feeding guidance to abductors and argues radio can reach hidden recipients. It suggests projecting sight as radio advances could create a worldwide sensation.

The House That Pabst Built in Milwaukee

The Journal reviews a Milwaukee Sentinel full page on the rise of Pabst Brewing from a basement start in the 1840s to a 1920 value of 500 million. It argues success invites pause on wealth’s value versus service to society and recalls how fortunes fade without lasting benevolence.

Milwaukee Sentinel Milwaukee Pabst Brewing America

Mrs Lindbergh Calls for Help as Abduction Fallout Grows

The passage notes Mrs. Lindbergh's plea to abductors and her wish to aid in safeguarding her child. It emphasizes her desire to act despite the distress from the loss and the broader fear of being seen on radio broadcasts.

Misspelled Phrases and Correct Usage Notes

A language guide highlights common misspellings and word misuse. It cites improper forms like prima donna and erroneous phrases such as I dislike cabbage worse than turnips, urging the correct alternatives for clear expression.

By The Way humorous notes and curious lines

A quirky column lists assorted remarks from a local era. It mentions a young man claiming dance skill at a Charity Ball, desire to be mayor of Washington, brakes stopping at a stop sign, fears of being scared to death, a 22 foot broad jump, a traveling salesman resembling Reverend Vihz, and embarrassed teachers at the North Side Cafe misreading friendly greetings from strangers.

Washington Reverend Vihz North Side

Alarm Clock Dilemma Among Roommates

Two young women sharing a home struggle to wake on time. One buys an alarm, it works once, then fails to function when turned off the next day. A third morning the alarm goes unheard. A gift clock later increases the morning noise, but both forget to set them, waking after eight. They debate whether to discard the clocks or buy more.

Grandpap Unharmed After Wild Bear Encounter

An elderly man in a wheelchair seeks a final coon hunt with his grandchildren and dogs. They meet a bear in the swamp and flee, but return to find the tale inverted as the family misreports grandpap’s fate in a humorous misunderstanding.

Gandpap Ayer

By the Way Column Notes and Local Tips

Readers send brief items for the by the way column including jokes letters and local notes. The message mentions a new service station in Washington and a new manager, plus light anecdotes about editors and word play.

Evening Gospel Service At United Presbyterian Church

Evangelist speaks at Chicago Garrick theater urging worship with the church inviting all. Morning worship at 9:45, 11:00 service on the hour, 6:30 youth meeting, 7:30 evening gospel. Special music programs include organ preludes, anthems, duets and posteeds led by Chalmers Fulton minister and staff.

Chicago Garrick Theater Young People's Meeting Jesus

Man as the subject of Sunday services in Christian Science churches

The notice invites the public to Christian Science services on Sunday March 6 with the theme Man. It outlines the Bible passages Acts 17 and quotes from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. It lists service times Bible school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m and 7 31 p m with sermons on Self Denial for Jesus Divine Possibilities and a Christian Endeavor program. A short anecdote about a courteous man guiding a team at a filling station is included along with a pun about a shoe that is large inside and small outside.

Mary Baker Eddy God

Organ Prelude and Postlude at Shorter Chapel

The service features an organ prelude with Wagner Quartet and Whiter Than Snow, followed by a solo Evening Song. Organ postlude led by Mrs Henry Shields as director. Sunday school at 9 55 March standard. Second quarterly meeting with Rev W H Ogleton P E preaching at 11 A M and 3 P M. Rev F P Witzigman to preach opening prayer with all pastors invited.

Wagner Palmer J. Hughes K. Carris J. Rehmel G. Conard K. Coffey Chadwick Henry S. Shields F. W. Eastwood Shorter W. H. Ogleton P. E C. Witzigman D. C. Fulton C. S. Spears eKreisler- James Goff Harker Preston

What Does It Mean to Be Saved Sermon at Baptist Church

Arthur A. Vinz will preach on the meaning of salvation at Sunday night services. The church invites all to evangelistic meetings with singing and a youthful atmosphere. Church school at 9:30, morning worship at 11:00, B Y P U at 6:45, evening service at 7:30, and Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7:34.

Arthur A. Vinz C. V. Brown

Trinity Ev Lutheran church service notes in Lent

Trinity Ev Lutheran presents Sunday school at 7 0 a m and services at 10 45 a m with sermon on John 6 1 5. Pastoral note invites faith in Jesus promises and wednesday lent service at 8 p m on Christs fifth word thirst from the cross. T C Meibohm, pastor.

Trinity EV Lutheran Missouri Synod East Second St Jesus T. C. Meibohm

Washington Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Washington church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Washington Carl W. Klein

Church Services and Concert Listing under Minister Witzigman

Morning worship features Dr Witzigman with a sermon The Man Who Reached Too Far The day includes church school morning worship evening worship and Epworth Leagues Music by organ soloists and various anthems across services Follows lines of a weekly church program with details on performers and directors.

Leigh W. Soule Witzigman Tri-C Epworth Carrie Jacobs Bond Shenly K. KE. Vine Cyfertory Ave Marin Nevin Diggle

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Services Invite

Country Churches Prairie Flower Baptist announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Earl Smith as superintendent Morning Worship at 11 a.m. on Why Men Are Not Saved Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. on For Fear of the Jews Public invited L H Anderson pastor

Prairie Flower Baptist Sunday School Earl Smith L. H. Andersor

Church Schedule and Society Notes

Church school at 10 in the morning and afternoon service at 2 30. Ladies Aid society led by Mrs Arnot Mathers meets Thursday afternoon. Ss F Wenger serves as minister.

Church School Ladies Aid Society Arnot Mathers

Ainsworth Baptist Announces Sunday Afternoon Service

Regular monthly preaching service at Ainsworth Baptist Church Sunday at 3:00 p m. Members and friends are invited to attend this afternoon gathering.

Ainsworth Baptist

St Pauls Evangelical Valley Sunday School at 10

Valley church notes Sunday activities with a 10:00 a m start for the St Pauls Evangelical Valley Sunday school program.

Evening Worship and Services at West Chester Baptist

Evening worship at 7 00 p m and 7 30 p m with morning service at 1 00 a m including Sunday school at 4 00 p m The Unseen Christ is the morning topic and Anti Christ is the evening subject Christian Endeavor meets at 7 00 p m with 700 people present.

West Chester Christian Endeavor

Crawfordsville News Briefs and Local Events

Mrs Joe Fiialkowski of Burlington visits in Crawfordsville at the home of her daughter Mrs C C Craig and with her brothers Robert and Lloyd Deharper. The sale of Mrs Sprague's household goods Wednesday afternoon drew a crowd with mixed prices. The high school basketball team plays Wyman at the sectional tournament in Wapello Friday at 10 am. Mr and Mrs C R Gallagher of Washington visited the Davidson home and attended the sale. Mr and Mrs Clarence Moor head and daughter Mary Lillian moved Wednesday to a farm east of the Ott property.

Crawfordsville Joe Fiialkowski Burlington C. C. Craig Robert Lloyd Deharper Washington W. TP. Davidson Sprague Clarence Moorhead Mary Lillian Ott

Church and church group schedule page

Presbyterian Sunday school at 10 Morning worship at 11 The Willing Workers meet Tuesday afternoon at the church Choir rehearsal Tuesday evening S F Wenger pastor Sabbath school at 10 Morning service at 11 P G C U at 6 30 led by Clarence Davis Union service at 7 30 Wednesday union prayer meeting A N Porter pastor Methodist Sunday school 10 Morning worship 11 Epworth League 6 30 Emma Lou Bullers leader Monday Standard Bearers meet at 7 at Mrs Anwyl home Tuesday Ladies Aid at 2 E S Hehner pastor

Presbyterian S. F. Wenger United Presbyterian Sabbath School P. GC. U Clarence Davis A. N. Porter Methodist Sunday School J. M Rich Epworth League Emma Lou Bullers W. E. Anwyl Ladies Aid E. S. Hehner

Local Socials and Funeral Notices from Col. City and Vicinity

Mrs. John M. Godlove reports a surprise party in Col. City for Mrs. Jim Allen on Thursday night. Fanny Edwards visited Washington with her daughters and son, returning Wednesday. Roy Krotz and Esta Birney joined Una Gordon for a Thursday evening gathering. The Cherwinkers visited Columbus City relatives on Sunday. L H Bennis Marian Harlan Joe Arduser attended services for Bernis Everts who died Friday at her daughter Gailitz home.

Columbus City L.H. Bennis Marian Harlan Joe Arduser Mver Bernis Everts Mrs. Gailitz

Moves and Rentals Shape Hoskins Area Living in Recent Days

In Ryan Iowa the Hoskins area sees many moves. John Keating and sisters occupy the Win Beardsley house now owned by D C Birney while J C Jones vacate and sub rent to Fisher. Several families relocate within farms and houses including the Crabtrees, Eden, Bean, Steele, Wehr, Booths and Meyers settling in new locations across nearby farms and properties.

Mr. Hobek Skubal Jim Bean Ben Bruegge Troy Steele Albert Wehr Steele Bert Booths Jesse Meeks Faerber Theodore Meyers Chas. Davis

Pleasant Hill Neighbors Share Visits and Moves

Mrs Earl Kephart and family join Mr and Mrs W H Sigafoose in visits to Lester Wagner. Families move homes on Howard Witting and Jennie Lauderman farms. Local dinners and Sunday gatherings mark the week with farm work, quilting, and a town sale attended by most men.

Pleasant Hill Earl Kephart W. H. Sigafoose Jean Lester Wagner Kermit Jones Howard Witting Will Saville Lee Hesseltine Mack Beenblossom Glenn Beenblossom Ada May Velma Harold Beenblossom Paul Howard Bakers Clifford Thompson Archie Cannon Jennie Lauderman Ray Reeves Ed Chalupa Karl Kephart Roy Kephart Cal Harry Bishop

Otter Chapter PEO Holds All Day Meeting

KEOTA Chapter CH PEO held an all day gathering at Miss Margaret Hamilton’s home with a pot luck noon meal. Twenty two aprons were completed for the Ottumwa orphan’s home and the afternoon featured the annual business meeting electing officers for the coming year.

Alice Palmer Florence Herr Gertrude Brown Ceora Lyle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Instructons Linberg Col Charles Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr the Evening Journal Elder, Shannon & CO Bruce Cowden Publishers News North Marion Avenue Iowa United Press Deyvyine-Tenung Corporation New York Chicago Des Moines LAW OF Love Thut Joe Palooka Ham Fisher Ene DE Deer An Moch Eas By the Way Colum Slim Joe Dopster Orville Hardin United Presbyterian Holy City Gaul Sea of Galilee Mable Livingston Ralph Kleese Alice Wolfe Orsin von Glueck Rheinberger George Stewart William Stewart Chalmers Fulton Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey Christian Science Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Vernon Witting Mark Christian Endeavor Society Frederick Reid Maxine Rhodes Christ Easey Sirgen Ana Pane Wenalee Stebbins Ashford ST. Paul's Methodist Country Churches Haskins Presbyterian ST. Paul's Evangelical Nellie Manners West Main Street
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