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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

3

Mrs Schoonover Hosts Kolah Club Members

Mrs H J Schoonover hosted Kolah club members at her home with two guests Mrs Eaton from Muscatine and Mrs Howard Sigafoose. President Mrs J L Kennedy led the afternoon program while Mrs I D Quinn read John Wesley's rule of life and Mrs N M Speidel spoke on the Kansas City Methodist conference in May. Inez Schoonover assisted with refreshments after the program.

H. J. Schoonover Kolah Club Eaton Muscatine Rs. Howard Sigafoose J. L. Kennedy Schoonover Iowa I. D. Quinn John Wesley N. M. Speidel Kansas City Neill Trotman Inez

Salem Community Club Supper and Program Meeting

The Salem Community club met in the schoolhouse for a pot luck supper and a program. President Mrs. Blanche Shalla led the meeting after an opening song, with minutes approved and a punch board stunt activity. Thirty three attended including pupils who performed marionette shows and a folk dance under Mrs. Winnie Beiter.

Salem Community Club Blanche Shalla America Joe Te Bockhorst Oscar Sheetz Darlene Shallad Winnie Beiter Hansel Gretel

Camp Fire Group Plans Party And Fire Council Meeting

The Oneseca Camp Fire group held a business meeting at Nan Hoover's home with singing. Honors were handed in by Nan Hoover and others. Plans for an old fashioned party at the YMCA on April 1 and a geroun's council fire on April 18 were announced. The next meeting will be at Lila Godwin's home. The meeting adjourned with a song.

Oneseca Nan Hoover Lila Godwin Patlith Gilespie Doris Gray YMCA Geroun’s Council

Fleur-de-lis Club Meeting Held at Mrs Ray Bell

The Fleur-de-lis club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ray Bell's home after a postponement. Entertainers Mrs Ed Gallagher and Mrs Wyatt Marble conducted St Patrick's day themed guessing games. President Mrs Bell led a short business session as twelve members attended and refreshments in green and white were served.

Ray Bell Ed Gallagher Wyatt Marbourg Bell P. F. Whisler

Alpha Club Plays At Meeting In Kalona

Alpha Club held a Monday meeting at Elma Alt home with fifteen members and guest Marjorie Engstrom. Two one act plays Suppressed Desires and Ring On Her Finger were performed with listed cast members.

Hender Logan Reif Reason Adams T. V. Knerr Helen Fry Rock Pauline Peterseim Norma Tilden Mary Adams Paul Ben

Twins and other birthday celebrants mark pages in Wellman

The Three Quarter Century club celebrates 84 year old twins Mrs. Clark E. Brown and David Thomas Collet Sitter from Wellman who were born in New Jasper Ohio and moved to Iown in 1880. Also noting younger twins Richard and Robert Dodder aged ten, children of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Dodder. Other birthday honorees include Mrs. P. J. Hoover Mrs. Earl Steele Mrs. Mary Kine Mildred Foster and Mrs. Walter Paterson. Raymond Moriarty turns fifteen and Tra A. Coon of Ainsworth has a birthday as well.

Three Quarter Century Club Clark E. Brown David Thomas Collet Sitter Wellman New Jasper Ohio Iown Richard Robert Dodder Harrison Dodder P. J. Hoover West Chester Earl Steele Washington Mary Kine Crawfordville Mildred Foster Walter Paterson Lexington

Religious Services and Christian Science Lesson Overview

This notice lists Sunday services at 11 am at the church on S. Lowa Ave and an all-church Christian Science Lesson Sermon for March 26, 1939 with readings from Psalms and from Science and Health, plus hymns, organ preludes, anthems, and sermons by Rev. J B Hodgson and Rev. C E Strong.

Churches of Christ Scientist Philip Mary Baker Eddy

United Presbyterian Dual Prep Messages and Services Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church lists two preparatory sermons this weekend The first tonight at 7 30 on The Sears Our Patern The second tomorrow at 2 30 on The Loneliness of Jesus The Lord s Supper is observed at Sabbath morning service Sabbath school begins 9 45 Morning worship at 10 45 theme Christian Sin Law YPCA society 6 30 p m special music and offerings follow Organ Prelude By the Pool of Bethesda Anthem He That Dwelleth Neidlinger Offertory The Sea of Galilee Prelude At Evening Peace Be Still Shure Evening Solo Make a Joyful Noise LaPorge Merle Simpson Anthem I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Organ Postlude Service direction Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Harvey William Niehol fir Pastor

Sears Our Patern Jesus YPCA Jesus Christ Theodore Roosevelt Bethesda Deane Shure Neidlinger Offertory Sea of Gallilee Olean LaPorge Merle Simpson Ee Cumming Carolyn Hamil Helen Harvey William M. Niehol Fir

Associate Presbyterian Rev A M Malcolm Preaches Next Sabbath

Minister Rev A M Malcolm will lead worship next Sabbath at the Associate Presbyterian church. Bible study and preaching scheduled with meeting times from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and 6:30 pm.

A. M. Malcolm

Trinity Lutheran Church Schedule and Pastor

Trinity Lutheran 165 a m church service at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 7 20 p m Lenten service on Wednesday Evening Sunday School teachers meeting Tuesday evening Rev Krueger is the pastor.

Tev. Krueger

St Pauls Evangelical Church Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church on Washington presents morning worship at 9 20 a m Sunday School at 10 20 a m and Y P League at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Carl W. Klein

Church of Christ Invites Forsaken to Return for Spiritual Help

Church invites those with no home to study the Book of Life and worship. Lord's Day services include Bible School at 6 4, Communion and Worship with sermon Christ Our Savior, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, Evening Worship with Things Hoped For. Carter Ordinant and Junior Church Director listed. Nursery Superintendent named.

Christ Our Savior C. A. Nicholson Carter Ornanint Virell Earll Vernot H. Carter

Morning Worship Services Offerings and Music

Morning worship at 10 45 features an organ prelude Angelus solo How Beautiful upon the Mountaine by Harker J L Hughes offertory Ave Maria performed by Daryl Fetters baritone with the Ladies Quintet He Slumbers.

Angelus Harker J. L. Hughes Daryl Fetters

Missionaries Highlight India Faith and National Awakening

The Church of Nazarene preaches India as a vast land of devotion yet lacking salvation. Sunday services welcome families for "Personal Experience in India" at 7:30 p m and morning worship at 11:00. Sunday School at 10: a m. Reverend J F Lest of Olivet College speaks Tuesday on "Youth At the Crossroads".

India Satoath School

Easter Services At Local Baptist Church Offer Family Programs

The church invites all to springtime services with Bible school for all ages at 9 30 a m. The pastor leads a heartwarming gospel service at 7 30 p m with special music, organ preludes, and choir selections. Wednesday prayer meeting remains open to all.

Why Worship in Church The Joy Of The Generous Heart

A Methodist notice urges worship as the highest function of human nature and invites all to attend. It cites Jesus as regular in church and invites the community to a Sunday service at 9:30 with church school, followed by a sermon at 11:45 by Dr. Arthur Atack on The Joy Of The Generous Heart and a children’s sermon, with Epworth League to meet.

God Jesus Arthur Atack Epworth League

Illustrated Sermon and Hymn Schedule for Evening Service

At 6:30 p m the 7:30 evening service features an Illustrated Sermon The Old Book Finding New Friends using 60 slides. Music includes organ preludes Contemplation Gaul Anthem God Is A Spirit Bennet Offertory Crux Ave Benedicta My Peace I Leave With You by request Mrs Louise Sorden postlude Serenity Ave Maria Teach Me To Know Sabbath Rest Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old Arthur Atack minister Elouise Sorden director of music Edna M Klein organist

Gaul Bennett Offertory Dichmont Louise Sorden Rean Wallace Wendell Baker Arthur Atack Elouise Sorden Edna M. Klein

Let every one be present on the Lord's day sermon

A. M. E. Sunday services 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 Worship 11:15 Sermon invites trustees and stewards to be present at the parsonage Monday 8:00 P M Miss E Turner 8 8 A. L. Preston Pastor

Miss E. Turner A.L. Preston

Special Easter Services at Foursquare Tabernacle

Evangelist Rev Kenneth Erickson of St Peter Minnesota will lead services from Sunday through Easter. He has built a notable church in St Peter and will speak at the tabernacle with Friday night youth service. Sunday schedule includes 9 30 Sunday School 10 45 morning sermon and 7 30 evening service.

Tabernacle Kenneth Erickson St. Peter, Minn Erickson St. Peter Lester Lease S&s W. J. Stevens

Easter Sunday Services Highlight Jesus Claims of Divinity

On March 26 1939 Bethel Cotter and Cotter churches share Easter focus with Lent events and worship themes. Bethel titled The Family Church offers 10:00 Sunday school and 1:00 worship. Cotter The Friendly Church lists 10:00 Sunday school 6:45 evening service and installation of new officers with Rev M A Robeson.

Jesus Christ Jesus Bethel Cotter Friendly Church Misa Dorothy Davis Jones M. A. Robeson

Ainsworth Churches Invite to Sunday Services

Ainsworth churches announce a full Sunday schedule with Bible study at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Evening services include 7 30 p m and junior and senior leagues at 6 30 p m. Pastor Rev W H Wemphill invites all to join.

Valley Sunday Service Schedule

Valley church announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 00 a m worship at 11 15 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Church Reopens After Short Forced Vacation Returns to Worship

After two or three weeks off, a fine group gathered in their place of worship for the Lord s Day. The notice invites all to attend next Sunday services at 9 46 Worship and Communion and 10 45 Bible School led by Superintendent Howard Benn and Pastor Vernon H Carter.

Uts Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

HASKINS Sunday Worship and Lent Sermon Schedule

The Sunday morning service at 9 30 features a Lenten sermon by Pastor N F Chapman with theme The Stewardship of Self. Bible Study shifts to Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs Albert Wehr due to the Presbytery Meeting, and the Young Married People class plans another evening gathering soon.

Albert Wehr N. F. Chapman

West Chester Federated Church Sets Quarterly Communion

Morning worship at 11:00 marks the last service of the church year with a call to bring offerings to meet missionary obligations before April 1 when the new financial year begins. Bible School at 10:00. Union Service in United Presbyterian Church with sermon by Rev George Pennington.

West Chester United Presbyterian Church Willard Leet Mabel Plummer Tsu George Pennington

West Chester Methodists Plan Easter Week Services

The West Chester Methodist church schedules Sunday School at 16 00 and morning worship at 11 00. The youth service is postponed until after Easter for a Lenten meditation on Questions on the Way to the Cross. Epworth League meets 6 30 with a 7 30 voting service at the Federated church. mid week service is 7 80 every Wednesday. George C Pennington, pastor.

West Chester Methodist Sunday School Epworth League Fenerated Church George C. Pennington

Return to worship as spring brings flocking attendees

With spring and birds returning, church invites congregation back to services starting next Sunday at 10:00 p m Bible School and 11:00 a m worship. Superintendent Mangold calls for regular attendance after winter interruptions. Mrs M L Dewey previews Easter plans and sermon Desisting of Clinging to Christ.

Southland House of Worship Bible School Tioward Mangold John M. L. Dewey

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Easter Program and Sermons

In Crawfordsville on Sunday morning the Church School meets at 10 o'clock with an Easter program announced for two weeks hence. At 11 the pastor preaches on The Stewardship of Hell. Evening services feature Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and a continued Bible Study. The Union Service at 7 40 will be held at this church as the pastor continues The Revelation series. Announcement of Church Night gathering on Wednesday. NF Chapman, Pastor.

S. Lowa Ave Kingdom Interests Senor C. ER. Coggeshall Church Schoo Hell Christian Endeavor Society Bible Studien NF. Chapman

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Father and Son Banquet

The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 with J W Rich as superintendent, public worship at 11, Epworth League at 6 30, Junior League led by Mrs How ard, and mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. The Father and Son Banquet is set for March 30 with a noted program and meal. tickets 40 cents available from Re Voss KK EB Voss, pastor.

J. W. Rich Epworth Howard Methodist Church Voss

Congregational Church Weekly Schedule and Meeting

Sabbath School at 9 o clock led by Mrs Ida Wooley supt worship at 11 with theme Doubting Thomas 60 Junior missionary meeting Tuesday evening at parsonage Wednesday mid week service at 730 at the home of Mr and Mrs V E Taylor Leé Hanna leader Annual congregational meeting set for Saturday April 1 at 2 pm at the church N G Webster pastor

Ida Wooley Thomas V. E. Taylor Leé Hanna N. G. Webster

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Seeks Welcoming Attendance

Pastor C. E. B. Strong invites all to Bible school and preaching next Lord's Day at ten and eleven. A missionary offering will be taken. Miss Velma Booth will deliver a message for the children during the service at Prairie Flower.

Bible School Prairie Flower Velma Booth

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes on Sunday Visits

Pleasant Ridge residents report a busy weekend with Mr and Mrs Raymond Sankey visiting the Lawrence Gier home. Edna Renoux visited with Grandma David son in Washington, and Evelyn Smith Mary Gier joined Sunday afternoon at Elwood Glasgow's. Mrs Jake Sommers and son Everette stopped by Paul and Lizzie Sommers home. Mrs Henry Underwood attended Mrs Etta Reeves home Saturday. Lawrence Gier visited Washington Tuesday with sister Mere Walter Schroeder. John Renoux and family attended Wednesday evening with Tony Kauffman.

John Renoux Tony Kauffman

Perse Experiences in India by James E. Morris

Reverend Morris, a Church of the Nazarene missionary, recounts life in India from his five years along the Arabian coast to Dandi and Himalayan schooling. He will present a story and native songs to deepen American understanding of India. Service begins at 7:30 in the Church of the Nazarene.

India Tery James E. Morris Church of the Mr. Morris Arabian Bombay Dandi Mahatma Gandhi Morris Himalayan Nilgiri Hills Church of the Nazarene

Local social visits and road work noted in Eta area

Mr and Mrs Henry Underwood spent Sunday at the Nick Linnen camp home near Eta. Jake Shrader visited the Milton Smith home Wednesday afternoon. The maintainer improved Ridge road on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Van Syce and family called on Lizzie Sommers Wednesday evening.

Henry Underwood Nick Linnen Eta Jake Shrader Milton Smith Ridge Road John van Syce Lizzie Sommers

Mrs Ernest Dean from Kalona Has Case of Mumps

Kalona report lists Mrs Ernest Dean as a mumps patient. G Shaver building a new home in east Kalona. Bernice Munster had emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital Iowa City last Thursday and is recovering well. Ted Dean family visits Cedar Rapids after Mercy Hospital treatments. Mrs A L Prev Mrs D Dawson and Stan Dawson visit Cedar Rapids with Mrs Nan Smith. Mrs A N Grady visits West Liberty with Mrs Margaret Bush.

Ernestine Grady Kalona Ernest Dean G. Shaver Bernice Munster Mercy Stanley Dawson Jin Cedar Rapids Til ‘Nan Smith Mra Dawson A. N. Grady West Liverty Margaret Bush

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Mrs. Schoonover Camp Fire Group Business Meeting Westphal St. Louis McLailan Alpha Club Raymond Moriarty W. P. Moriarty Tra A. Coon Ainsworth ANCE Bill Mobland Home Service Department Iowa Southern Utilities CO Christian Science R. Miner L. Knox M. Christenson J. M. Lloyd L. Wilson J. B. Hodgson Dawn” Jenkins King Adams Young Peoples Choir C. E. Strong Ee. Handel EF. W. Eastwood Edith M. Shields United Presbyterian Associate Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran St. Paul’s Church of Christ Church of Nazarene Missionary Service J. F. Lest Oliver College Olivet Illnois C. W. Long Junor Gehsemane Thora Treynolds Wileon Ehoir Organ Offertory Cmessalle Oon Postinde Claude J. Steister W. BE. Bond Milliesse Fredmund Methodist Orean Foursquare Gospel Country Churches Bethel and Cotter Son of God Pepples Algo Christ W. H. Wemphill St. Paul’s Evangelical Valley Pleasant Hill Haskins A. M P. M New Haven Crawfordsville Homer Stephen Methodist Episcopal Prairie Flower Baptist C. EB. Strong Pleasant Ridge Christian Science Monitor Monitor Eli Christian Science Hoc Lety Norway Street Boston Massachusettes The For & DO Heal Ieue Mending Magazine Kame Kegueni Tankar Station Iowa Ave
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