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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1930

Page

5

Methodist Services Reflect Strong Attendance and Notable Sermons

The church school nears normal attendance with 586 present as John Speidel and the teachers support the school. Pupils sang Let the Lower Lights Be Burning while delegates reported at a conference in Ainsworth. Rev. Henke preached two sermons, Morning subject In Tune with the Finite and Evening The Price, with choir anthems including Holy City and The Wayside Cross.

John Speidel Rae Viesom Mary Pauls Ainsworth A. W. Henke Holy City Wetherly Roy Finch Mesars Jennings, Vine, Warren R Bruce Eyestone China Henke

Pleasant Hill Community News and Church Activities

Pleasant Hill notes report Sunday visits to Charley Anderson and gatherings at Washington church. A Pleasant Hill market bazaar is planned for March 15 at Washington Cleaners. Community members attend parties, surprise gatherings, and Sunday visits to neighbors, with families and children cited in local updates.

S Anderson Charley Anderson Washington Cleaners South Side Pleasant Hill A. M Church of Washington ALM. E. Singers of Washington Nelton Beamblossom Wood Golla Miller Miran Mosarl Kephart Lewis Baker Howard Q Wittele Will M Henry Batlard Calawell Mig Walter Scranton Fad Chatipa Vernon Carter Maurine Mati Donald Bowers Martin Telford Winn'tred Des Mines Fred Telford Bart Kephart Lews Baker's Will Jacobs Ernie Eimon Anderson

Blot on Nature's Face Frenels Guiana penal settlement tale

A fragmentary account describes Devil's Island as a famed penal settlement in French Guiana. It notes repeated transports from Lille de Re on Brittany to Isles of Safety off Guiana where prisoners endure tropical conditions until death or sentence end.

Guiana Lille de Re Brittany Isles of Safety French Guiana

True Happiness and the Reject of Pomp and Poise

Fragmentary archaic prose discusses happiness as withdrawing from public vanity and embracing inner contentment. It contrasts solitary enjoyment with the value of close friendships and sincere conversation, attributed to Addison style.

Community Notes Share Marriages and Visits in Washington Area

March 7 updates show William McKune returning from winter with relatives and Homer Davison back home. Evelyn Chamberlin of Mt Pleasant visited Mr and Mrs James Merrick, after a pleasant West trip. Bessie McKune and Roy Edwards wed at Washington Christian Parsonage with a large reception at the McKune home. Roy and Bessie receive many gifts. oyster supper and shower hosted by the McKune family. Several locals, including John Olds, Marion Olds, and the Volger estate, relocate or entertain visitors. Mrs Rose Whited of Ottumwa visits Washington. Mary Steele recovers from surgery, and town news notes road conditions and local calls.

Coppock Wiliam McKune Homer Davison Evelyn Chamberlin Mt Pleasant James Merrick Chamberlin Ronald Dold John Messer Moya Arbogast Marsh Bessie McKune Roy Edwards Christian Parsonage Washington Ana McKune Beatie Roy Bessie John McKune A. Edwards Rose Whited Ottumwa Fred Cold Job McKune Rey Essie Roy. McCarty Gleede Dold E. Hollock Ralph Kaufman Maren Horner Brighton Thunday John and Manuel’ McKune Wm. Cochran

High School Notes Cabinet Chosen For Next Year

The Girl Reserve cabinet for next year has been chosen with newly elected president selecting chairs and submitting to cabinet and advisors. The Seniors class motto colors and rings plans are announced with committees named for rings motto color and flower and further appointments pending.

Girl Reserve Lucille Davison Marjorie Robertson Helen Maston Ruth Foster Margaret Griffith Maurine Martin Rman Helen Alcorn Helen Lungbluth Josephing Hull Roberta Ross Willids Harvey Coulter Mae Mangold Dorothy Masson Ruth Cunningham Verna Palemer Burdette Westermark Ape

Mothers learn value of Magnesia and concert news

A district music contest schedule at Sigour is detailed with specific Thursday and Friday performances in Meh school auditorium and Memorial Hall. Separate health ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia for babies and children, outlining use and benefits. The piece ends with a note on the Eureka Telephone Co annual meeting at Eureka school on Thursday night March 12.

Sigour Memorial Hall Eureka Telephone Co Eureka School Oieteen Thehouse Chas Phillipa Chembata C. E. Abb Ite Chas. Phi 2Ora

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