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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1946

Page

3

Washington county Legion Auxiliary elects Mrs Ward president

Mrs E E Ward of Washington was chosen president of the Washington county American Legion Auxiliary at a luncheon at Brighton Legion hall. Seventy-totals attendees included district officers Mrs W N Skourup and Mrs Edward Bushek. Officers named were Mrs L E White and Mrs Fred Mowning with installation planned after the August department meeting. The meeting highlighted veterans programs, poppy drives, a dolls dress contest, and plans for the girls state program and hostess houses for hospitalized veterans.

E. E. Ward Washington Washington County Organization of American Legion Auxiliary Brighton Legion Hall W. N. Skourup Burlington Edward Bushek Riverside Long Brighton George Howard Earl Long Wellman Wnit Neal G. Whisler Bushek Washngton Wellman Crawfordsville Howard Ward L. E. White Fred Mowning Mt. Pleasant Hospital Brighton High School

Damascus Shrine Holds Spring Ceremonial and Dinner

Damascus Shrine No 10 White Shrine of Jerusalem held a spring ceremonial at the Masonic temple with Mrs Art Swift worthy high priestess presiding and Howard McBride watchman of shepherds. Over 100 attended with 17 guests from Fairfield Shrine and members from multiple Iowa shrines. A class of nine candidates were initiated and a cooperative dinner preceded the ceremony. An installation will be held April 18 with Neva Long and her leader dog expected.

Damascus Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Art Swift Howard Mcbride Shepherds Fairfield Shrine Mt. Pleasant Keota Wellman Kalona Wayland Iowa City Ainsworth Harper Eldora Jessie Means Supreme Committee Elzaida Schmitt Fairfield Swift Pauline Heflin Wilson Heflin Edna Mercer Roger Lehrman Charles Palmer Stella Pal Clarence Richards Worthy Neva Long Brighton Dog

Elect Mrs Maxwell Society President At Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville March meeting of United Presbyterian missionary society elected officers for the year. Mrs. Lillian Maxwell became president with Mrs. Flo Clark as vice president and Mrs. Isabel Piper secretary. Treasurer is Mrs. Lois Rhea, with various other officers named. Readers and visitors noted, plus local travel mentions and recent relocations.

Mary Packer Crawfordsville United Presbyteraan Missionary Society Lois Rhea Flo Clark Mabel Menson Isabel Piper Maude Lease Blanche Mitchell Lillian Maxwell Fio Clark R. M. McCracken Ida Wooley Eliuion Jessie de Maude White Temper Twinam Ladies’ Aid

Janice Fry Weds Franklin M Henry in Washington Rectory

Mr and Mrs Alvin L Fry of Brighton announce the marriage of their daughter Janice Lee to Franklin M Henry in a 1 pm ceremony at St James rectory Washington. Rev H J Corcoran presided with close family present. The bride wore a gray striped suit and corsage. bridesmaid Letty Fry and best man Alvin L Fry Jr attended. Henry recently discharged from the navy after three years overseas. The couple planned a Des Moines visit then a trip east and to establish their name in San Francisco.

Alvin L. Fry Brighton Janice Lee Franklin M. Henry Earl DeWitt San Francisco Cadif St. James Washington H. J. Corcoran Letty Fry Chicago Alvin L. Frey, Jr Ottumwa Fry Teom High School Oakland Army Base Oakland Calif Henry Navy Des Moines East I'ney

Mrs Bauer Hosts Mission Group Event at West Chester church

The Mission Study group of West Chester Methodist Church met with Mrs. Lloyd Bauer on Wednesday. Devotions tied to Lent were given by Mrs. Frank Kleese. Mrs. Lindenmeyer reviewed the Cross over Africa. Mrs. Stewart led Methodist Woman articles discussion. Mrs. Lindenmeyer read the poem Crocus Stars. Light refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Bauer with aides.

West Chester Methodist Church Lloyd Bauer Frank Kleese Fred Lindenmeyer Methodist Woman Edgar Stewart Lindenmeyer

Riley Family Moves to Ground South of Town

Ground area south of town formerly the R. R. McKee place now hosts the Riley family who recently moved from Havre. The Riley house was vacated by Bessie McCoy and Eva Harvey, with Eva Harvey relocating to Washington to live with her sister. Jeannette Hanna, a Montezuma teacher, spent the weekend at home.

Ground R. R. McKee Havre Riley Bessie McCoy Eva Harvey Washington Jeannette Hanna Montezuma

Riverside Transfers and Visits Mark Local Activity

Lloyd Sojka and Hilman Stromley bought the Riverside service station on West Main Street from William Ingratm and have taken possession. They will move April 1 after renting the Wm Cole property. Louis C. Rummelhart bought a Riverside house near the town park. his 85 year old father Frank has moved to the Rummelhart farm northeast. Visitors include Mrs Norbert Dautremont and Ardean Fitzsimmons of Cedar Rapids at the Dautremont home, plus the Karel and Welte families from Iowa City and Kalona respectively visiting Riverside. C V Dautremont was in Iowa City and Francis Veggy, an amputation patient at Mercy Hospital, was visited there after a circular saw accident.

Riverside Lloyd Sojka Hilman Stromley Milt Sojka Gedar Rapids West Main Street William Ingratm Stromley Wm Cole Will Louis C. Rummelhart Iowa City Frank Rummelhart Town Park Rummelhart Clarence Norbert J. Dautremont Ardean Fitzsimmon Cedar Rapids C. V John Knittel C. V. Dautremont Francis C. Veggy Mercy Hospital

Warm Polish Tip for Easier Furniture Care

A reader notes that warming furniture polish in warm water for a few minutes helps it penetrate wood pores better, making application easier and more effective. This tip cautions to avoid overheating and to use as directed by the product.

Norec

Lesson for March 31 Subject and Scripture Texts

A brief notice states that March 31 lessons feature selected subjects and Scripture texts copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.

International Council of Religious Education

A Nation Demands a King Lesson Text

This reflection on I Samuel 8 outlines Israel’s demand for a king, the prophetic warnings, human stubborn will, and God’s providential willingness to let people choose their path. It cautions Christians against following worldly fashion and urges reverence for divine rule over personal sovereignty.

Israel Son God Parker Hell

Wax Cloths Kept Moist In Airtight Waxing Container

Keep the cloth used for waxing floors or furniture in an airtight container. The cloth remains moist and saturated with wax, ready for use.

Evening Worship and Music Program at Local Bible School

Morning worship at 9:45 begins with music at 10:45 featuring Sibelius Prelude Melodia Expressive and Mendelssohn Duet Good Night and Good Morning. Dorothy Schwartz and Marilyn Caldwell perform as sopranos with postlude Largo and Finale. Eleanor Tucker directs music with Mrs Boyd White on organ and Thomas Polk as minister.

Christian Bible School Sibelius Poge Dorothy Schwartz Marilyn Caldwell

Church of Nazarene Sunday services and events

The Church of Nazarene at 410 S Jefferson lists Sunday schedule starting with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 40 a m worship with sermon Holy Ghost Power 7 p m Young People service 7 45 p m Evangelistic service 8 00 p m Thursday Christian service training class All invited Pastor Ralph K E Gray.

Church of Nazarene F&. Jefferson Holy Ghost Power

St James Catholic Service Schedule and Music Program

St James offers Masses at 8 and 10 a m with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 10 45 a m. Young people at 6 p m and Union evening service. Methodist Gareh 7 30 a m morning music includes Sunrise Kohlmann Just A Whispered Prayer Gabriel Offertory The Beautiful City He Lives and Brahms Symphony. Mrs Charles Murdock is organist and director with Ruth Lemley pianist Alfred Trenerry minister.

Methodist Gaureh Kohlmann Gabriel Offertory Wilson Ackley Postlude Brahms Charles Murdock Ruth Lemley Alfred Trenerry

St. Pauls Evangelical Service Bulletin

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Washington announces morning worship at 10 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m with a sermon titled The Shadow of the Cross A union service at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church featuring speaker Marcus L Bach director of young people work at the University of Iowa Woman's Guild meeting next Friday at 130 p m in the church social rooms quote To repeat an unkind truth as just as bad as to invent a lie Milo J Phillips pastor.

Marcus L. Bach University of Iowa Woman's Guild Milo J. Phillips

Calvary Baptist Church Announces Evangelistic Meetings

Calvary Baptist invites all to 9:30 Bible school for all ages and a 10:45 Morning worship with Evangelist W J McNaughton speaking on Christian Joy. Evening service at 8:00 closes evangelistic meetings with a Jerusalem to Jericho message. Rev Wayne Barber and wife speak Wednesday with Bible study. Pastor A E Diddams.

Melo Vadha W. J. McNaughton Jerusalem Jericho Wayne Barber Brazil South America Friendly Church A. E. Diddams

Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Union Worship

Sunday schedule lists Sabbath school at 10 45 morning worship at 10 45 with Marie Blattner leading Consecration Sunday 6 30 Westminster Fellowship and 7 30 Union services Marcus Bach leads Morning service features music and message topic remains to be announced.

Westminster Fellowship Marie Blattner Marcus Bach

Reality lesson sermon for Christ Scientist churches

The March 31 1946 lesson sermon themes reality and true idea of life from Bible and Science and Health are highlighted. The golden text urges focusing on virtue praise and good report, with Romans 8:1 2 and a quote from Mary Baker Eddy’s book noting belief in life and spirit over death.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Prelude and Choir Pieces in Sunday Service Program

The junior choir Hosanna Waclis performs The Lord is My Shepherd and O Rest In the Lord while the special O Love Divine O Love Excelling by Spainei replaces offertory. The message This Was the Son of God by the Pastor and March Von Weber postlude conclude the service.

Hosanna Waclis Mendelssohn Spainei God von Weber

Methodist Church Weekend Service Schedule

The Methodist Church lists services at 9 45 a m for school, 10 45 a m worship with communion, youth fellowship at 6 30 p m, and a union evening service at 7 30 p m with Dr Marcus Bach of Iowa City as speaker. Musical selections include organ preludes and various anthems with Helen Stone as soloist and Herbert C Osincup directing music. Ministers are Fred E Miller D D and Walter A Smith. Church school superintendent is Mrs James Birney. Organist is Honna M Klein.

Marcus Bach Iowa City Panis Angelitt Helen Stone Tschaikowsky Stocnet Timminger God Luther Fred E. Miller D.D Walter A. Smith James Birney Hona M. Klein Herbert C. Osincup

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Services Echo Lenten Theme

Trinity Lutheran invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10 AM and gospel service at 10 AM with a sermon on The Christian and his Troubles based on John 11 1 27. An April 8 midweek Lent service features The Cross for Victory Over Worry and Thursday confirmations at 7 PM. The Lutheran Hour and The Lighted Lantern air on Sundays. Pastor J H Beiderwieden invites worship at 409 Main and phone 247.

Trinity Lutheran J. HH. Beiderwieden

Christian Tabernacle Sunday Services Schedule

The message outlines services at Christian Tabernacle 604 Siena Ave with 9:45 am Sunday school 11:00 am worship 6:30 pm young people service 7:30 pm evangelistic service and special musical program. Sermons focus on the Blood of Jesus and Heaven. Next week includes Tuesday prayer and Thursday Bible study. Public invited.

Jesus Christ Robert Stevens

Immanuel Lutheran Service Schedule and Activities

Immanuel Lutheran announces Saturday school at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class at 10:09 a.m. Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. The Woman’s Missionary League meets Tuesday April 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the parsonage study. Fifth Lenten service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Choir meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage. Come and worship. Pastor L. M. Bleichwehl, 320 S Iowa Ave, phone 475-J.

Jefferson and Iowa Womften’s Missionary League L. M. Bleichwehl Iowa Ave

United Presbyterian Weekly Service and Meeting Notes

The schedule lists Friday 7 30 p m preparatory service with a session meeting after. Saturday 2 30 p m preparatory service. Sabbath Bible school 9 45 a m and worship 10 45 a m with baptisms and the Lord s supper. Dr Marets Bach speaks at UPC meeting 6 15 p m and preaches 7 30 p m Union evening service at the Methodist church with Bach. Special music noted.

Bible School Marets Bach UPC Methodist Church Bach

Organ Prelude and Anthem Selections Recital

A church program features Organ prelude By the Sea of Galilee and offertory pieces Offertoire By Marryott Anthem Here We Offer and Present Unto Thee from Bethlehem Maunder led by Pastor George Kerr with Carolyn Hamilton directing and Helen Harvey as organist

Sea of Galilee Moline Marryott Bethlehem Maunder George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

United Service Unites Federated and Methodist Churches

A joint Sunday evening service will unite the Federated church of Wetchester and the Methodist church on April 7. Rev H A Kelsey D D president of Sterling College Sterling Kansas will speak with Charles C Masson student pastor assisting.

John McDowell Methodist Church Federated Church H. A. Kelsey Sterling College Sterling Kansas Charles C. Masson

Bethel Presbyterian Church Service and Sunday School

Bethel Presbyterian schedules Sunday School at 10 p m and Morning Worship at 11 a.m led by Pastor W C Allen.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Schedule

Bible school at 9:45 led by Cliff Reeves with officer elections. Morning worship at 11 with musical selections by Miss Humston and the pastor. Evening service at 7:30 by the New Haven church youth under Mr. Roberson. all are welcome.

Bible School Cliff Reeves

St Pauls Evangelical Church Sunday Services

The St Pauls Evangelical and Reform Church in Valley holds Sunday school at 10 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m The sermon is The Shadow of the Cross The sacrament of baptism will be administered during the morning service Pastor Milo J Puhillipi delivers the message.

Valley Milo J. Puhillipi

Church notices reveal renewed Sunday schedule and leadership

Sunday services list for March 3 1946 includes Sunday school at 10 00 with Herbert Campbell as superintendent for a fourth year and morning worship at 11 00 with a sermon A cup of Cold Water. Youth Fellowship starts at 6 30 led by new superintendent Mrs John Elliott. Mrs Fix, pastor's wife, was visited by daughter Mrs Wilbur Bennett from Buffalo NY and returns Friday. Rev J Fix pastor.

Herbert Campbell Campbell John Elliott Fix Wilbur Bennett Buffalo New York QO. J. Fix

West Hester Methodist Sunday Schedule and Youth Notes

Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning service at 11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets 6:36 p.m. Joy in Believing will be the sermon text next Sunday. Comrade class to meet at Earl Hobbs home next Tuesday. COCs to mark 25th anniversary on April 4 in church social rooms.

Robert Stout Priscilla Porter Walter Bauer Earl Hobbs Cocs Chorca

Anniversary Day Program At Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church of Washington marks its third anniversary with an all day program on Tuesday April 2 starting at 9 30 a m Speakers include Rev L L DeFlon Rev A Fast Rev W Sanford Rev J L Pace Rev H Day Rev H Short Rev Thompson Paul Middleton and Rev Anton Cedarholm Music and fellowship scheduled throughout the day with a supper and evening service.

Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church of Washington A. E. Diddams H. Day Ottumwa Independent Baptist H. Short Keokuk Anton Cedarholm

Memorial Service Invitation From Pastor Munster

A church notice invites all former members to attend a happiness observance led by H. M. Munster. The call extends a cordial invitation to participate in the occasion and join in the observance.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Calls Pastor

Ainsworth United urges participation in Sabbath services at ten and eleven. The April 1 Monday meeting at 7 30 p m will review reports and money handling, elect officers, and decide on pastor calling under Presbytery approval. Members should attend as a matter of conscience.

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule March Activities

Crawfordsville churches list Sunday school at 10 a m led by Mrs Ida Wooley Superintendent Worship at 11 a m with the sermon The Unchanging Christ Youth meeting at 6 30 p m Union service at 7 30 p m with the sermon Making Known the Story of the Cross Annual meeting set for April 2 at 7 39 p m Rev R M McCracken is the pastor.

Ida Wooley

Sunday church activities announced for Joseph Jones

Worship at 11 a.m. with Youth Fellowship Groups, 8 30 p.m. Prayer Service. Thursday note: Boy Scouts fishing trip to Oakland Mills on April 6. Rev Howard F Ball is the Pastor.

Joseph Jones Oakland Mills Howard F. Ball

Sunday School Session Led by H J Whiting

The Sunday school convenes at 9 16 am with H J Whiting serving as Superintendent guiding the session.

H. J Whiting

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