Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1941

Page

3

Ladies Aid Society Hosts Meeting at Mrs Dewey Jones Home

The Cot ter church Ladies Aid met at Mrs Dewey Jones home on the White Way with 24 members and friends. A Lenten devotional by Mrs Will E Jones followed prayer. business items were discussed and sewing continued for the annual bazaar. Next meeting planned at Mrs Elmer Slayes home. Westminster Guild also met at Letts with a devotional and year book presentation.

Dewey Jones White Way Ladies Aid Society Cotter Church Will E. Jones Robeson Edith Richards Dave R. Jones Elmer Slayes Westminster Guild Cotter Presbyterian Church Letts Miriam Lieberknecht Clara McGuire Violet Duncan Evelyn Quisley Gwendolyn Jones Harry Jackson Cotter

Walnut Women's Club Attends Mrs L McFarland Hostess

Mrs Leslie McFarland hosted fourteen Walnut Women’s Club members yesterday afternoon at her home. President Mrs Everett Lewis led the meeting, with Mrs Fred Longer speaking on Wise and Unwise Spending. Mary Burroughs was elected vice president, replacing Mrs Stanley Baird, who along with Miss Mike Lewis, Mrs A E Paul and her daughter Heather, moved from the community. Hostess and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Casper served refreshments. Next meeting slated with Mrs Will Bealer.

Leslie McFarland Walnut Women's Club Everett Lewis Fred Longer Mary Burroughs Stanley Baird Mike Lewis A. E. Paul Eather Elizabeth Casper Will Bealer

Mrs Humston Leads Rural Women’s Club Meeting

The Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Grant Humston. Seven members attended. In the president's absence vice president Mrs Lloyd AIlll man presided. Each member reported on her chosen topic. Mrs Alliman assisted with refreshments. Mrs Luckenbill will host next meeting on March 27.

Rural Women's Club Grant Humston Lester Luckenbill Lloyd Ailllman Alliman Luckenbill

H. H. Club Meeting Honors Mrs McAtlin and Bert Spangler

Mrs Howard McAtlin hosted the H H Club with ten members present. President Mrs Ted Givans led the business portion. The group knotted a comforter for Mrs Bert Spangler whose home was recently destroyed by fire. Mrs Givans and Mrs William Longer assisted with refreshments.

Howard McAtlin H.H. Club Ted Givans Bert Spangler Givans William Longer

Missionary Society Luncheon At Rittenhouse Home

Mrs J F Rittenhouse and Mrs Nona Reeves hosted Prairie Flower Missionary society members yesterday at a one o clock luncheon in the Rittenhouse home. Guests included Mrs B H VanMeter Mrs Ezra Smith Jean Smith Mrs M L Crawford and Rev C E Strong. Eleven members attended the co operative luncheon. Mrs Anna Reeves led the lesson and the afternoon was spent making a comfort top.

J. F. Rittenhouse Nona Reeves Prairie Flower Missionary Society B. H. VanMeter Ezra Smith Jean Smith M. L. Crawford C. E. Strong Anna Reeves

C L Club Meets With Mrs J Clegg At Ainsworth

The C L club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs James Clegg's home near Ainsworth with eight members and two guests. Roll call cited a current event. The hostesses served refreshments, and the next meeting is set for Tuesday April 1 with roll call to share an April Fool's joke.

C. L. Club James Clegg Ainsworth Norma Clegg Harold Chadfield

Mrs Milt Denison Hosts E C O W Club Socials

Mrs Milt Denison hosted the E CO W club Tuesday evening at her home with two guests Mrs Harold Bieg and Mrs Vina Manassier. A brief business meeting preceded a social remainder of the evening with Mrs Bieg assisting the hostess in Mrs Ernest Garrett.

Milt Denison E.co.w. Club Harold Bieg Vina Manassier Bieg Ernest Garrett

Local Birthdays Noted for Today in East Moline Area

Mr and Mrs Sam Hesseltine of East Moline celebrate birthdays along with Richard Baker age 19 son of Mr and Mrs H R Baker. Also honorees include Mrs Frank Smith born 1859 C C Owen Tony Kauffman Wilmer Lauderman and Donald Merle Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson.

Sam Hesseltine East Moline Richard Baker H. R. Baker Frank Smith Smith C. C. Owen Tony Kauffman Wilmer Lauderman Donald Merle Jackson Eli Jackson

Woman's Relief Corps to attend Mrs Schmoeller funeral

Members of the Woman's Relief Corps will meet at 1 30 Saturday afternoon at the G A R hall to attend the funeral of Mrs A H B Schmoeller.

Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall A. HB. Schmoeller

Pythian Sisters to Attend Mrs Schmoeller Funeral

The Pythian Sisters will meet at the K P hall at 1 30 Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs A B Schmoeller.

K. P. Hall A. B. Schmoeller

Four Guests Meet With Members for Luncheon Program

Public Affair department members hosted a luncheon in the North Side cafe private dining room with guests Mrs. Cloyce Bogle of Long Beach California Mrs. Harry Montgomery Mrs. B F Bostwick Jr and Mrs. R F Dougherty. The meeting hosted by Mrs R H McCleery and Mrs C C Wilson included a follow up program at the McCleery home featuring Time magazine March of Time movies. Mrs George Rudiger spoke on Denver Opportunity School highlighting its work for learners lacking access. Mrs Amy Hesselschwerdt of Kalona discussed migratory labor focusing on eastern coast issues.

Public Affair Department Section 1 North Side Cloyce Bogle Long Beach Calif Harry Montgomery B. F. Bostwick, Jr R. F. Dougherty R. H. McCleery C. C. Wilson McCleery Ed Warren Harper March of Time Time Magazine George Rudiger Denver Opportunity School Amy Hesselschwerdt Kalona

Mayme Roth and Dale Diers Marry at Home

Mayme Roth daughter of Ida Miller and Dale Diers son of Mrs Albert Diers of Brighton wed at the minister Rev Simon Gingerich home at 7 o clock Wednesday evening March 12 Attendants were Mr and Mrs Oscar Miller The bride wore royal blue chiffon velvet with yellow and white rose shoulder corsage The groom and his attendant wore dark suits They will reside on the Diers farm near Brighton and the bride has worked at Wenger Grocery for eight years

Wayland Mayme Roth Ida Miller Dale Diers Albert Diers Brighton Simon Gingerich Oscar Miller

When matches first were invented murderers used poison

Historical note recalls early matches containing poison in their heads and being linked to dangerous crimes but states modern matches are no longer poisonous and no longer pose that risk.

Lesson for March 16 Scriptural Selections

A religious education notice lists the March 16 lesson topics and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.

International Council of Religious Education

Last Passover to Lord's Table Feast of Remembrance

A sermon contrasts the last Passover with the Lord's Supper, noting Jesus set aside the former to establish a new feast of remembrance. It explains communion as a covenantal oath and highlights betrayal by Judas and ongoing church strife over status, urging Christlike humility.

Israel Egypt Jesus The Twelve Judas Christ

Only One of Kind National Hospital for Speech Disorders

The National Hospital for Speech Disorders in New York City is described as the sole medical institution of its kind in the United States, highlighting its unique status and specialization.

National Hospital For New York City United States

Church Services and Evening Sermons Invite Congregation

A church schedule lists Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 with sermons on Re Thinking Lent and Within the Veil. Evening service at 7:30 features The Starvation Committee sermon by Dr Courtney. pastoral notices and music by Loren Sutherland and others.

Epworth League Careleen Sartor Crusader Courtney W. J. Stevens

Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Pastor Jay Phipps

The Church of Nazarene offers Sunday school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11:00 A M with a sermon Christian Fellowship and a children's sermon the Raven evening service at 7 30 P M with a sermon The Triumphs of faith a prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 40 P M You are a stranger with us but once Jay Phipps Pastor.

Christian Fellowship The Jay Phipps

Presbyterian Bible School Services and Concert Planned

The Presbyterian Bible school schedule includes 9 30 a m worship led by Ver non Witting, with services at 10 45 a m and 4 p m. Guests Camp Fire Girls attend the morning service. Sermon titled A Slave Girl s Testimony. Parsons College Philharmonic Choir to perform a Vesper concert at 4 p m directed by Donald Dean Dawson. Organ pieces Prelude No Night There Jesus Only Elegy Massenet and March Postlude by Pete West with Organist Mrs Henry S Shields and Minister F W Eastwood. A special offering will be taken to cover expenses.

Bible School Vernon Witting Camp Fire Parsons College Philharmonic Choir Donald Dean Dawson

Revival in Urbana led by Dr and Mrs Courtney

The Foursquare Gospel reports a thriving revival meeting led by Dr. and Mrs. Howard P. Courtney of Urbana New Jersey. Attendance grows nightly and tonight marked youth night with the topic How to Be Unpopular.

Howard P. Courtney Urbana, NJ

Masses at 8 and 10 A.M. Next Service Notes

Masses set for 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Rev. H. J. Corcoran serving as pastor. The brief notice confirms service times and the cleric in charge.

H. J. Corcoran

Morning Sermon Themes and Musical Selections

Morning sermon on Destroyed Foundations and evening focus on The One Sure Foundation led by Pastor George Kerr. Special music includes Prelude offerings such as Lenten Meditation and Peace Be Still, with anthems Pilgrims Journey and In the Shadow of Thy Memsner. Postlude pieces Mareh Pontificale Maestoso.

One Sure Foundation George Kerr

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School and Service Schedule

Trinity Lutheran Church holds Sunday school at 6 30 p m and regular Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m. The church conducts a standard Sunday school and Bible class each Sunday evening with beginners, primary, junior, intermediate, and senior Bible classes. The fundamental facts of the Christian religion are taught and studied.

Trinity Church

Lord's Supper Sermon and Sunday Services at Church of Christ

Church of Christ invites all to Sunday School at 9:45 led by Mrs. G. B. Holden with morning worship at 10:45 focusing on The Lord's Supper. Christian Endeavor at 6:20 p.m. social afterwards. No evening preaching. Visitors welcome. Minister C Breidenthal.

G. B. Holden C. Breidenthal

St Pauls Evangelical Washington Service Times

St Pauls Evangelical in Washington holds morning worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 20 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein

Washington Carl W. Klein

New Haven Baptist Church Announces Service Times

Rev Earl Dale minister with Brighton Route 1 address in New Haven invites members to morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 7 30 with sermon This Way Sunday school at 10 00 a m overseen by Howard Mangold includes all ages Boy Scout meets Monday 7 00 p m prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m and the church school goal of 100 is urged New Haven Ladies Aid and Missionary Society meeting postponed to March 26.

Earl Dale Brighton West Chester Church School Howard Mangold New Haven

Salem Presbyterian Sunday Services Schedule

Morning worship at 10:00 A M Sunday school at 11:00 A M Christian Endeavor at 7:00 P M topic The Communion of the Holy Spirit led by Edward Humphreys Evening worship at 7:30 P M Rev David C Davies pastor

Salem Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Edward Humphreys David C. Davies

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Message of Divine Grace

Prairie Flower Baptist Church describes its simple gospel as divine grace and salvation through Christ. It notes that bad weather or poor roads may affect Sunday services, but God’s blessing remains inherent and not restricted by circumstances.

Prairie Flower Baptist Prairie Flower Christ

Seattle’s First U. S. Test Blackout Staged Quietly

In Seattle the background shows Boeing Aircraft factory lights out during the blackout drill. Workers explain the lights stayed off due to speedup work on defense orders, reflecting wartime restrictions and production demands.

Seattle U. S Boeing Aircraft Factory Defense National Defense Wash John B. Carroll

Church Service Notice From Pastor C. E. Strong

The note invites attendance at Bible school at 10 A M and preaching at 11 A M with the line He is rich to all that call upon Him. The message ends with Come with us we need you and credits Pastor C E Strong.

Unity in Christ Sermon Theme Tied to Pastor Absence

Bethel The Family Church planned services last Sunday but were altered due to the pastor's absence. The sermon theme, Unity in Christ, is carried over from Jesus prayer in John 17. The Annual Congregational Meeting, set for March 12, was postponed because of weather and road conditions, with a tentative aim for March 16. Cotter The Friendly Church holds 10:00 Sunday School, 6:45 Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 Evening Worship led by Rev. M. A. Robeson.

Jesus Bethel Cotter Friendly Church Christian Endeavor Societies

First Things First Sermon At Methodist Church

The Methodist church announces March 16 services with 10 A M school 11 A M worship and 6 30 P M Epworth League. Sermon topic stresses seeking first the Will of God from Matt 6 33. Mr Lee Fah Yih leads Epworth League discussion. Men’s Brotherhood meets March 20 at 7 30 P M. W S C S circle meetings follow March 21 with host homes and program duties outlined by circle leaders. John A Nye, Pastor.

Epworth League Fellowship The Methodist Church Lee Fah Yih State University of Iowa Men's Brotherhood Men’s Brotherhood of the Methodist Church W.S.C W. S.C.S Circle No 1 Stella McCaleb Circle No. 2 Ira Nordyke Bassler Woodside Annas Mae Carson Gladys Evans Circle No. 3 Glen Miller Omi Edmondson Rose Fitzgerald Mildred Stephens John A. Nye

Ainsworth Cup Prayer Reminder for Sunday Service

Ainsworth Cup notices urge congregants to keep the Sabbath holy and avoid other “gods” before the Lord. The message invites attendees to join for Sunday worship, emphasizing reverence and attendance.

Welcome to Worship at Gods House Pastor Hemphill

In a church notice the pastor W H Hemphill invites readers to attend services. School at ten, Divine worship at eleven, or Youth hour at six thirty followed by the evening hour of worship at seven thirty. Arrange your affairs to spend an hour in Gods house. A welcome awaits you.

Gods House W. H. Hemphill

Crawfordsville Methodist Church Services Schedule

Crawfordsville Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 A M with J W Rich as superintendent and morning worship at 11 A M. Children’s story Sponge of Candle. Sermon theme Follow Me. Epworth League at 6 30 P M. Wednesday study group at parsonage 7 30 P M. Thursday choir practice at parsonage. Pastor Rev Lester H Bill.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Rey Lester H. Bill

Sabbath school and mission meetings announced

Sabbath school at 10 A M led by Mrs. Ida Wooley with sermon theme Faithful is He Who Has Promised. Junior Missionary society meets Tuesday evening after school at Mrs Marian Waters home. Women's Missionary society meets Thursday at 2 00 PM at the church with Mrs Maude Lease and Rev R M McCracken pastor.

Ida Wooley Junior Missionary Society Marian Waters Women's Missionary Society Maude Lease R. M. McCracken

Sunday school and services at Second Church

Sunday school at 10 A M Latimer Davis Rev E S Hebner preaching Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Union service at 7 30 with a gospel team from the Junior College and High School of Washington. Meeting Wednesday March 19 with a pot luck supper at 6 30 P M Women’s Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Hugh S Davis home with Mrs R C McCleary leader.

Latimer Davis E. S. Hebner Christian Endeavor Junior College and High School of Washington Women's Missionary Society Hugh S. Davis R. C. McCleary

Reserved man keeps his troubles to himself

A description of a quiet individual who avoids sharing personal or work problems. Although pleasant, he is reluctant to discuss issues, making conversation feel like pulling teeth. He is not ashamed, but fears the reveal may cause trouble.

Youth Night at Foursquare Church Hosts Dr Courtney

Special youth service at the Foursquare Church Friday features a youth led choir and music under Dr. and Mrs. Howard P. Courtney. Dr Courtney speaks on How to be Unpopular with Sunday sermons focusing on Within the Vet and The Starvation Committee amid wartime conditions. Sunday evening prizes reward visitors for the week as Rev and Mrs Stevens praise the evangelistic effort drawing crowds from Des Moines and beyond.

Howard P. Courtney Courtney Wm. J. Stevens Washington Des Moines

Humble rise of a national product executive

The speaker recalls a man who started in a small role twenty years ago and now leads a major global product. Despite success he remains democratic and modest, avoiding self promotion. His story contrasts with talkative figures in the nation's capital.

Cleaning Inside Bottles With Lemon and Water

To clean the inside of glass bottles, cut a lemon into small pieces and drop them into the bottle. Fill with water and shake well to scrub the interior.

Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walnut Women’s Club Humston H. H. Club C.L. Club Mayme Roth and Glenn G. Hayes Harold L. Lundquist D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union Earth Gethsemane Calvary Methodist Gali- Ro Ecca Palmer Frances Sartor Genevieve Baker Marion Timmins Wendell Baker R. Clifton Keagy Loren Sutherland Edna M. Klein B.Y.P.U Volkmann Wilson S Gatve Aed Buss Schumann Halevy Iusttude Postitane Clark Junior Buttum Charles Murdock Charles McConnell Alfred Trenerry Church of Nazarene Forest Walker Organ Foursquare Gospel St. James Catholic United Presbyterian Shure Leneton Londonerry Air Mareh Pontificale Kneckel Mueller Maestoso Church of Christ St. Paul’s Evangelical Country Churches NEW Haven Baptist Christian Sciencee Monitor Newpaper Monitor Ye Men Christian Science Publishin Society One Norway Street Boston Assachusetta Vee Christian 6 & Nce Monitor ST. Paul’s Evangelical Valley Bethel and Cotter M. A. Robeson Ainsworth Methodist Crawfordsville Luther G. Boots” Andrews Foursquare Church America Mace Motor CO Goon Useo Ford-Mercury
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication