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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1940

Page

6

Words Printed for Palm Sunday Cantata by Choir of U. P. Church

The United Presbyterian choir of forty, directed by Miss Carolyn Hamilton, presents J. H. Maunder's Penitence Pardon and Peace this Palm Sunday afternoon at 4:00. Soloists James Huff and Robert Blaylock join the choir for Parts I II III Penitence Pardon and Peace, with selections including Look unto Him and be ye saved and Lord in this Thy Mercy's day.

United Presbyterian Choir Carolyn Hamilton J. H. Maunder United Presbyterian Church James Albert Huff Jesus

Reverent Alleluia Excerpt on Tribulation and Redemption

A religious quotation extols the blessed who emerge from tribulation and wash robes in the Lambs blood. It promises God will wipe tears, end death and sorrow, and declares praise for redemption by blood. The text concludes with Alleluia and a blessing of kings and priests forever.

Columbus Junction Rebekahs Present Traveling Bee Hive

The Columbus Junction Rebekah lodge hosted the traveling bee hive at the regular meeting in the Lt. O O F hall with 125 Rebekahs in attendance including visitors from Columbus Junction Wellman New Sharon and Blakesburg lodges. Mary Jugenheimer was initiated. Washington lodge will take the bee hive to Muscatine on April 1. Effie Murdock Doris Steele and Ernestine Murdock led the program.

Columbus Junction Rebekah Wellman New Sharoh Blakesburg Mary Jugenheimer Washington Muscatine Effie Murdock Doris Steele Ernestine Murdock George Jarrard Ralph Zeck

Two Health Talks at Walnut Women Meeting

The Walnut Women’s club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Fred Longer’s home with Health as the program. Thelma Luther of the Washington county health unit and Alma Hartz of the state health department spoke on cancer and loan closet needs as next week is cancer week nationally.

Walnut Women’s Club Fred Longer Thelma Luther Washington County Health Unit Alma Hartz State Department of Health Stanley Baird Lyle Wilson George Howard Longer Leslie Gates

Methodist Ladies Aid Holds Meeting at Local Church

A Methodist Ladies Aid gathering was held yesterday afternoon in the church social hall with thirty members present. President Mrs. E. Sehmitt led the business session, Mrs. Sisk led the devotional, and Mrs. Etter introduced Kath Foster who read The Jumping Frog of Calaveras.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society E. Sehmitt O. K. Sisk P. J. Etter Unit 4 kKuth Foster Calivarus

Wyman Community Club Meeting at Mrs Robertson Home

Wyman March report shows 29 members and two guests at Mrs J W Robertson home. Club approved a ten dollar cash donation plus two comforts to Council Bluffs orphanage and planned a community pot luck supper March 22 at the school to honor the basketball teams.

Lucile Huston Violet Davis Betty Jones R. J. Turkington Kenneth Friller R. G. Davis E. V. Humphreys

Braden Club Welcomes New Neighbors at Meeting

Braden club members gathered at the Latimer Davis home Wednesday evening to greet new neighbors. The program featured Irish jokes a Battle of the Sexes style contest cross questions and playful banter during the social event.

Braden Club Latimer Davis Persoy

St Patrick Day event features group singing and contests

Edna Klein led a singing group in Irish songs. Mrs O L Dayton organized Pat and Mike contests. Mrs J E Kunath split attendees into families named after Cl earys and Murphy s and each group sang an Irish tune. Committee served St Patrick Day refreshments.

Mark Twain Edna Klein O. L. Dayton Pat Mike J. E. Kunath Clearys Murphys

Y M C A Week Highlights Gold Medal Basketball Tourney

The Y M C A week centers on the Gold Medal basketball tournament run by the physical Committee with the Y's Men's club sponsorship. Officials Henry Littl Hal Williams Bop Marshall Joe Duea Guy Carlton and Johnny Lee provided fine service as teams from South English Crawfordsville and Williamsburg played with spirit.

Washington Henry Littl Hal Williams Bop Marshall Joe Duea Guy Carlton Johnny Lee Crawfordsville Kenneth M Grant Brighton

Town Election Ticket Filed in Brighton March 25

One ticket filed for Brighton town election lists incumbents for mayor Dr. M. L. McCreedy and council members J. N. Irwin Co. D. Weldin E. Rudolph Dr. Kyle M. V. Beauchamp treasurer I. F. L. Kraemer assessor L. E. Helmick and park board nominees Mrs. Neal Whisler Mrs. Ross Day Mrs. Leland Horton. The issue also notes local social notes and club activities including Equality club meeting and Masonry talk.

Rhua Helmick Brighton M. L. McCreedy J. N. Irwin D. Weldin E. S. Rudolph Kyle M. V. Beauchamp I. FL. Kraemer L. E. Helmick Park Board Neal Whisler

So and Sew Club Meeting With Mrs Irena Oldfield

Dayton Grove March 16 So and Sew club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs A E Knotts and Mrs Irma Q Oldfield. Twelve members two children and one guest Mrs Walter Duvall attended. Vice president Mrs Timmons led business in absence of president Mrs Ladehofff. Mrs Charlie Thrapp provided entertainment. Mrs Duval joined the club and refreshments followed.

Dayton Grove A. E. Knotts Irma Q Oldfield Walter Duvall Ladehofff Timmons Charlie Thrapp

Early Land Grants to Virginia Settlers

Early settlers in Virginia received 100 acres of tobacco land free and were invited to enter the next year at which time further grants may be issued.

Virginia Nex

Washington Lodge Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A K F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Howard McBride W M and A W Yard secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. KF A. M Howard McBride W. M A. W. Yard

Railroad schedule snippets for westbound and local trains

Passenger timetable notes list westbound and eastbound train numbers with daily and local stops, special pickups and discharges, and depot ticketing guidance. It names Illinois and Davenport routes, mentions Knoxville branch, and provides agent contacts L. Goodlander C. W. Anderson W. Bell and note on where to purchase tickets at the city depot and nearby shops.

Golden State Limited Washington California

Social gathering notes with April 3 meeting planned

Refreshments concluded the evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Will Lins, their daughter Donna, Mrs Elmer Wulf, and Mrs Don Lins. The next meeting is set for the Wilbur Schantz home on the afternoon of April 3.

Will Lins Don Lins Donna Elmer Wulf Wilbur Schantz

Officers Installed in Missionary Society

New officers of the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society were installed by Dr. F. W. Eastwood at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs. William Matochs. Mrs. R. J. Dawson, president, conducted the meeting and officers gave their annual reports. The spring Presbyterial will be held April 4 and 5 in Brooklyn. The afternoon included a book review by Mrs. Archie Buwer on Through Tragedy to Triumph by Basil Mathews. Mrs. B. H. VanMeter led the prayer calendar.

Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society F. W. Eastwood William Matochs R. J. Dawson Brooklyn Laws Archie Buwer Basil Mathews B. H. VanMeter Ube

Raki A Popular Turkish Spirit Distilled From Raisins

Raki is a clear colorless Turkish drink made from Smyrna raisins and flavored with anise seeds. It is distilled three times, twice with the raisins and once after the anise addition.

Turkey

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