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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1948

Page

3

Pythian Sisters Plan Food Sale at Weaver's Saturday

West Chester Pythian Sisters meet with most officers present and set a 9:00 a m food sale at Weaver's Store for Saturday. Initiation is planned for a future meeting. Delegates and officers are assigned for temple and district activities.

Pythian Sisters West Chester Pythian Sisters Laurel Statler Keith Statler Eldon Bauer Ted Anderson Grand Temple Fred Ladehoff Dean Moore Weaver’s Jim Stancer Charles Spinler John Stout Mffie van Sickle Herman Schultz Cloyee Statler West Chester

Simpson Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert Simpson quietly marked four decades of marriage with a day full of cards flowers gifts and calls. They have five children and eighteen grandchildren with relatives from Riverside Olds Allentown and Manchester visiting or phoning in to share the milestone. Mrs J F Simpson the couple’s mother attended the ceremony and is due to turn 89 in June.

Albert Simpson Simpsons Leone Vince Tellin Riverside Merle Simpson Naomi Stanley Jones Olds Ray Simpson Manchester Stanley Simpson Allentown J. F. Simpson Simpson

W.S.C.S. Board Holds Dessert Luncheon

The executive W S C S board met in the ladies parlor for a 1:00 luncheon. Hostesses included Mrs. Walter Smith Mrs. A C Durst and Mrs Charles Ixyestone. Mrs W L Gates opened with prayer and reports from secretaries were given before adjournment to attend Mrs Emma Anderson's funeral services.

Walter Smith A. C. Durst Charles Ixyestone W. L. Gates Srorn Emma Anderson

Track Workouts Underway at Washington High

Washington High School begins indoor track workouts under Coach Bob Weber with 42 candidates training in the gym due to cold weather. The squad includes standout names such as Wayne Brock and Jack Zook as they prepare for indoor meets starting March 27 at Iowa City and upcoming events through May 22 at Ames.

Washington High School Bob Weber Iowa City Weber Little Six Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa

Methodists Clinch Senior League Title In Close Finals

The Methodists defeated the Christian quintet 31 to 29 at the YMCA to clinch the senior church league title. Both teams had one loss, with Christian dropping to second place. Other games saw Baptists 60 Christian Tabernacle 18 and United Presbyterians 85 Presbyterians 14. Junior league ends March 13.

Methodists Y.M.C.A Christian Quintet Baptists Christian Tabernacle United Presbyterians Presbyterians Washington Ministerial Association Y.M. C.A

Earll Named to Little Six Conference All-Second Team

Washington high school Demon guard Duane Earll earned Little Six all conference second team honors for the season. Forward Harold Wylie received honorable mention after moving from reserves to a starting spot.

Duane Earll Harold Wylie Demons Duane Washington High School George Bowman Bowman Aby Dunne Washington Cage Little Six Harold Too

Silent Auction Benefits Red Cross at Kensington Brunch

Mrs Ruth Darby hosted a Wednesday morning wattle brunch for eleven members of the Wednesday Kensington club. Tables featured Irish flags and shamrocks, with Easter bunny and chick centerpieces auctioned to raise funds for the Red Cross. Mrs Will Dea assisted. Mr Darby led the business meeting.

Red Cross Fund Kensington Ainsworth Ruth Darby Kensington Club Will Dea Ethel Davis Darby The Red Cross Cora Baird Washington

Mrs Delong Hosts White Way Group in Waffle Rug Show

Mrs Milo Delong hosted 13 members of the White Way club and guest Margaret Smith Tuesday afternoon. A motion to donate five dollars to the Red Cross was approved. Members admired waffle weave rugs and several contests produced prize wins for Mrs Robert Eckels and Mrs Edgar Stewart. Mrs Rittenhouse received a surprise gift. Mrs Booth and Mrs Foriash assisted with refreshments.

Milo Delong White Way Club Margaret Smith The Red Cross Delong Robert Eckels Edgar Stewart Rittenhouse Booth Foriash

Livestock Production Rises in South Carolina 1925 29 to 1942 46

Increased feed production drives a 25.2 percent rise in average hogs beef cattle dairy cattle poultry and turkeys on South Carolina farms from 1925 29 to 1942 46. Improved breeding and feeding practices enhance overall livestock quality.

South Carolina

Big Orchard Income Beats Wheat in Fruit Returns

Orchards growing non citrus fruits like apples cherries and peaches cover about one thirteenth the area of wheat yet fruit income equals three quarters of wheat's crop value. The data highlights higher value per acre from fruit despite smaller area.

Devotional Reading Refers to Acts and Ephesians

A devotional reading discusses Acts 20 17 38 and Ephesians with emphasis on Philippians themes. It cites Louis? Newton and Larry Ki as possible contributors or references within the religious note. The fragment hints at an international fame context and theological reflection.

Sf Seey Ephesians Philippians

Christian Character Lesson for March 14 1948

The lesson portrays the Ephesian farewell to the Apostle Paul as a community honors a man who lived for Christ. It emphasizes the power of right living, Paul’s consuming passion, and the question of what one is worth to their own community when their life reflects Christian teaching.

Paul Ephesus Miletus God Jesus Christ Jesus Christ

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Theme and Bible Text

Trinity Lutheran lists weekly religious events with Lent themes and services. The schedule includes adult and confirmation classes and gospel services led by Pastor J. H. Beiderwieden offering fellowship to new attendees.

Wycliffe’s Words Behind American Democracy

In 1380 John Wycliffe urged that Bible teachings guide governance by the people. Four centuries later the American republic rose, claiming the Constitution and Bill of Rights rested on God’s Word as the basis of democratic government.

John Wycliffe

New Air-Conditioning Systems for Planes Drive Fresh Air Per Passenger

New cabin conditioning units for transport aircraft supply 20 cubic feet of fresh air per minute per passenger. They include simple steam humidifiers to moisten air in summer and heat it in winter.

United Presbyterian Church announces Sunday worship schedule

Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 union evening services 7 30 guests Campfire girls join morning service music includes organ prelude The Voice of Melody offertory Andante Cantabile anthem Show us the Way organ postlude Postlude in EB Flat Wendell Rider director Shirley Dunlap organist Thomas Polk minister.

United Presbyterian Wendell Rider

Immanuel Lutheran Service and Bible Class Schedule

Immanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod announces Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m Divine worship with Holy Communion at 10 80 a m Sermon theme Christ Our Passover pastor IL M Bleichwehl invites all to come and worship

Wisconsin Synod IL. M. Bleichwehl

Associate Presbyterian Services This Sabbath Schedule

Visitors welcome with Bible school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 on each Sabbath. Evening worship at 7:00 with theme The Good and the Right Way. Wednesday cottage prayer meeting at A. E. Atchison’s home. Pastor Basil G. McBee.

A. E. Atchison Sam Basil G. McBee

Church of Nazarene Sunday Services and Fellowship

The Church of the Nazarene invites worshipers to join Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. and a young peoples meeting at 6:45 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Minister Cc. F. Gieselman presents the doctrine of entire sanctification and world evangelism.

Church of the Nazarene Sanctifica Cc. F. Gieselman

Calvary Baptist Church Service and Bible School Time

Calvary Baptist invites all to Bible school for all ages at 9 30 A M. Morning worship follows at 10 45 A M on Sundays.

Substance lesson topic for March 14 1948 Christian Science Churches

The lesson sermon for March 14 1948 in all Christian Science Churches centers on Substance with the golden text from Psalms 119 89 90. It includes selections from the Bible and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy and cites James 2 14 18 to discuss faith and works. The text defines faith as higher than belief a chrysalis state of thought and emphasizes proof through demonstration.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Evening gospel service and midweek prayer plan

The notice lists a 7:30 P M evening gospel service and a 6:30 P M Wednesday prayer and praise service led by Pastor Paul H White.

Paul H. White

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church News

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon titled Confessing Our Sins. Union service at 7 30 p.m. with Dr Marcus L Bach guest preacher. Catechism at 1 p.m. Saturday in the pastor's study. Choir practice Friday evening at 7 40 at the Wilson home. Milo J Phillips pastor.

United Presbyterian Shurch Marcus L. Bach Harold Wilson Milo J. Phillips

Methodist Church Schedule With Sermon and Music

The Methodist Church holds worship at 9 45 a m with Dr Miller speaking on Visions That Never Vanish. Morning service at 10 45 features organ preludes and the anthem The Holy City. Youth fellowship 6 50 p m followed by a united worship at 7 30 p m in the United Presbyterian church with several organ numbers and offertories. Ministers include Fred B Miller and Walter A Smith. Organist John L Yousling and Director Elouise R Sorden.

Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship United Presbyterian Church Mercy’ _ Ashford Holy City Adams Milo T. Sorden

St James Catholic Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m

St James Church schedules Masses at 7 8 and 10 a m with the 10 o’clock service designated as high mass led by Rev H J Corocoran, pastor.

St. James Catholic H. J. Corocoran

Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath Services Schedule

Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and sermon at 3 p.m. led by pastor H. R. Coats at Seventh Day Adventists church on N. 6th Ave. Services outline weekend worship schedule for the congregation.

Seventh Day Adventists N. 6Th Ave H. R. Coats

Baptist Church Weekend Schedule and Mission Talk

The church announces Sunday services at 4 45 Sunday school 10 45 morning worship 6 30 Baptist youth fellowship 7 30 church night fellowship and 7 15 Wednesday prayer hour. Choir practice and music feature the quartet Stilling the Tempest and a second message in the series The Kingdom of Our King.

Baptist Youth Fellowship Church Night Fellowship Fisher Wells Friendly Bible Class Paul Wells

Christian Tabernacle Bible School Services Schedule

The church lists morning worship at 9 45 am with Mr H C Finney presenting the Gideon program. A 11 am service features the pastor W J Stevens and the sermon The Perfect Friend. Evening events include a 6 30 pm young people's service and 7 30 pm evangelistic service.

Bible School H. C. Finney Gideon Young Peoples Service Perfect Friend W. J. Stevens

Sunday Service Plans With Youth Fellowship And Messages

Sunday school at 9 45 worship at 10 45 features the prelude The Heart of God of McAfee Rand and the anthem Seek Ye The Lord Roberts The Rev Jame Robertson of Wilton Junction Town delivers the message The postlude Recessional in FY A Pe Colin 6 30 Westminster Youth Fellowship invites all young people The Hour of Happiness at 8 00 has Rev James Robertson preaching Everyone invited Sunday school superintendent Sam A Munson choir director Helen Caldwell organist Irene Wubbena

God McAfee Rand Roberts Jame Robertson Wilton Junction Town Colin Westminster Youth Fellowship James Robertson Sam A. Munson Helen Caldwell Irene Wubbena

Bible School and Services Evening Note

9 45 a m Bible School 6 00 F C 2 7 30 union evening service Further details elsewhere in the Journal Morning Prelude in Egatist The Heavens are Telling art Lorenz Westbrook

Evening clocked in: odd sermon and music mix at Stenson

Fragmented listing of readings and offerings from a Sunday service including Lenten meditation and music by Offertory, The Prayer, and Tschaikowsky themes, with stray notes about a driver and whisky. The jumble mentions Pi ROT and Zi OS ieeeee JP ROT March.

Stenson Tschaikowsky

Westchester Methodist Church Brief Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Kenneth Cuddebaeck with Esther Ellen Bauer at piano. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Mary Ann Bauer as pianist and Esther Ellen Bauer as chorister. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features Judge Fred G. Bale speaking at union service with Federated Church commemorating the local WCTU anniversary. R. Vernon Pike is pastor.

Kenneth Cuddebaeck Esther Ellen Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Ann Bauer Youth Fellowship Fred G. Bale Federated Church W.C.T.U Iowa Temperance League R. Vernon Pike

Sunday Worship Schedule for Two Churches

At 9 45 a.m. Sunday school services are held at both churches followed by 11 90 a.m. morning worship at New Haven Baptist church and a 7 30 p.m. evening worship at Grace Hill Moravian church led by Rev. Floyd A. Smith.

New Haven Baptist Church Grace Hill Moravian Church Floyd A. Smith

Confessing Our Sins at St Pauls Evangelical Service

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Valley invites members to catechism class at 9 a m followed by morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Confessing Our Sins A catechism quiz will be given this Sunday morning and the pastor Milo J Phillipi urges knowing your sailing port.

Catechism Lass Milo J. Phillipi

Ainsworth Methodist Lent Topics and Church Activities

Sunday school at 10 a m Public worship at 11 a m with sermon Gethsemane second in five part Lent series on Important Places Guest organist Dr D A Mark er from Columbus Junction in Mrs Charles W Rademaker's absence Junior MYF 6 30 p m Senior MYF 7 30 p m Youth confirmation class Wednesday 4 5 p m parsonage Circle 1 WSCS Thursday March 18 2 p m home of Mrs Orie O Connor Circle 2 WSCS Thursday Clarence Richards Choir practice Thursday 8 p m Mrs Larry Trotter director Executive board WSCS Friday March 19 potluck luncheon at noon

WSCS Orie O'Connor Clarence Richards Larry Trotter Clifford Thompson

California Lemons Dominate U S Production

Spanish adventurers introduced lemons to America and California, where today over 70 000 acres are planted. About 99 percent of American lemons come from California, comprising half of global lemon output and signaling strong state dominance in the fruit’s production.

America California

Hospital Admit List Names and Addresses

Yesterday at the hospital Hugh G Romoser of Keota admitted for medical. Today Jim Redlinger Route 3 tonilectomy. Today John Caldwell 633 West Monroe. Mrs Jay Brewer 703 West Main. Tom Randall 110 North 7th. Mrs Raymond Kephart of Fairfield.

Hugh G. Romoser Keota Jim Redlinger John Caldwell Monroe Jay Brewer Main Tom Randall N. 7Th Raymond Kephart Fairfield

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Evening Union Services

Crawfordsville Methodist and Crawfordsville Presbyterian churches publish their Sunday schedule. Morning Bible school at 9:45, worship at 11, and union services at 7:30 with special music and a sermon on Belief's That Matter. Wednesday events, a church supper March 17, missionary society Thursday, and a pre Easter series March 22 26 led by Daniel Knox Ford.

God Junior U. P. Fellowship Ford Missionary Society Daniel Knox Ford

Bargain Counter and Local Job Notes Mentioned

Second Degree work at K P hall and job notices from Brown Shoe Fit Co and Arden Slickers at Coast to Coast store. Betty Crocker recipe promoted. Mrs Sloat visits from Green Forest Arkansas to stay with Fred L Stewart family. Bargains advertised at Sorden Music Co. Radios record players and nylons offered. Easter impending.

Arden Slickers Montgomery Ward Sorden Music Co Sorden

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