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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

3

W Q V Study Club meets at Adams home in Wellman

In Wellman on May 1 the W Q V study club gathered 19 members and three guests at Mrs. Keith Adams home. Mrs. L W Durst led the meeting with topics from An Hour of Awakening and speakers on The American Century Go West Young Man Youth Get Your Toes Genius Its Cause and School for the Brilliant. Next meeting May 19 at Mrs. Lola Coffey in Iowa City. Candy served by the hostess. A L C Club's meeting at Mrs. Quincy Rice home included nine members and five children with lessons on birds correct speech and refreshments.

A. L. C. Club A.L.C. Study Club Quincy Rice B. J. Swartbendruber George Miller

Funeral services for C. B. Myers held at L. A. Jones

Funeral services for C. B. Myers were held yesterday at the L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Brother R. C. Keagy with pallbearers T. G. Lee Cloves Gault Ray Cox and Frank Hemminga. Burial followed in the Packwood cemetery.

C. B. Myers L. A

Funeral services for A B Carr at local Baptist church

Funeral services for A B Carr were held yesterday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. Alfred Trenerry and Rev. C 5 Strong in charge. Music by a quartet from the Baptist choir included Charles Murdock Harold Walker Kathryn Vaeha and Thora Reynolds. Pallbearers were C W Longe Martin Westen Roy Kephart Will Lins Boyd Stephens and Charles Wolfe. Burial followed at Liv Grove cemetery.

A. B. Carr the Baptist Church Alfred Trenerry C. 5. Strong the Baptist Choir Charles Murdock Harold Walker Kathryn Vaeha Thora Reynolds C. W. Longe Martin Westen Roy Kephart Will Lins Boyd Stephens Charles Wolfe Ruria Liv Grove Cemetery

Benson Builds Five Room House on Farm and More Local News

P F Benson constructed a five room house on his northwest farm, occupied by Glenon Babbitt. Joe Arington builds a five room house on land at town edge along Highway 92. Various visits and travels noted include Mrs J C Richie visiting her sister in Iowa City, the Croy family planning a Birmingham trip, Lloyd Roundy visiting B O Roundy, the Jas mans visiting Mrs M L Brockway, Evangelical Reform conference in Burlington, Bud Coon working at Benteco, Mrs Cordelia Hawkins undergoing hospital treatment, and births and family visits across multiple towns.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction P. F. Benson Here Glenon Babbitt Joe Arington J. C. Richie R. Hill Iowa City R. Croy Jack Birmingham Ala Oskaloosa M. L. Brockway Jasmann Southeast Iowa Evangelical-Reformed Churches Burlington Bud Coon Sigourney Benteco Cordelia Hawkins Columbus City R. B&b. McCarty Craig New Canton Ill Lee Ogier M. A. Davidson Sioux City J. M. Marshall Keith Hiller Larry Keith

Mr and Mrs Blake Spencer Honor Irma Eleanor Hantt

In Crawfordsville on May 1 Mr and Mrs Blake Spencer hosted a dinner at their country home for the marriage of their daughter Irma Eleanor to Lloyd R Hantt which occurred April 26 in St Louis Missouri. The event featured spring flowers pink and white colors a four tier cake and a heart shaped tier with a miniature bride and groom.

Crawfordsville Blake Spencer Irma Eleanor Lloyd R. Hantt St. Louis

Children of A. B. Carr Remember Kind Neighbors

Our recent sad loss leaves us with grateful hearts toward neighbors and friends. Their comforting expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

A. B. Carr

Adventist Church Sunday School and Worship Schedule

ACHURCHESE holds Sunday school at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 45 A M Junior B Y P U at 5830 P M Senior B Y P U 6 30 P M evening service at 7 30 P M music includes More Love To Thee and Break Thou The Bread of See woeske see eet Lorenz topics Morning The Marks of the Master Evening The Task of Religion Mrs Charles McConnell is organist Charles Murdock director Alfred Trenerry minister and a cordial invitation is extended to attend.

B.Y.P.U Charles Murdock Alfred Trenerry

Power to Live theme at Epworth church with egg offering

The church day includes Sunday school at 9 45 Morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon The Power to Live The day ends with evening service at 7 30 Sermon Life May Be Finer The church envoys plan egg donations for the Des Moines Methodist hospital committee from Homebuilders will collect them at the doors Music features include Bach and Schubert pieces performed by Doris Gray and Edna M Klein with Loren Sutherland directing the service and Marion Timmins as minister

Epworth League Des Moines Schubert Holy City Adams Marion

Prayer and Faith At Trinity Lutheran Service

A Trinity Lutheran church advertises 6:30 P M Sunday School and Bible class and 7:30 P M regular service. A sermon on prayer urges believers to speak to God, noting prayer shows dependence, gratitude, and trust that the Lord hears. Psalm 50 15. Alb Bostelmann, Pastor.

Alb Bostelmann

Party frocks express glamor with informal flair

The piece describes summery party dresses in cotton fabrics that readers can sew themselves for a small cost. It highlights a white pique princess dress with exotic California flower print, crinkled organdie for a summer wedding, and a navy blue sheer coin dot shirtwaist style, noting necklines and decorative bows.

California

Church of Nazarene M Sunday sch op at 9 45 A M

Morning worship at 11 00. Two weeks of evangelistic services begin May 4 led by Rev L G Milby of Decatur Illinois. Miss Dorothy Rod effer of St Louis Missouri will direct the music. Watch the local paper for further announcements. Jay S Phipps pastor.

L. G. Milby Decatur, Ill Dorothy Rodeffer St. Louis Jay S. Phipps

Presbyterian Bible School Morning Service Schedule

Presbyterian Bible school announces 9:30 a.m. classes for all ages led by Ver non Witting, with worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning preacher Dr. M. Willard Loupe from Iowa University, Iowa City. Evening missionary talk by Mrs. Myrtle Mc Cleery on West Africa work. Music by organ preludes, anthems, solos, and instrumental pieces.

Bible School Vernon Witting Willard Loupe School of Religion Iowa University Iowa City Myrtle McCleery West Africa

Everlasting Punishment Sermon at All Churches of Christ

A Sunday lesson sermon titled Everlasting Punishment will be preached in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on May 4. The Golden Text cites Proverbs 28 13 and Galatians 6 7 8, urging confession, forsaking sins, and mercy. The lesson uses Bible verses and Science and Health passages on controlling evil thoughts and moral precepts.

Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jesus

Significance and Scope of the Gospel Sermon Title

The church schedules Bible school at 9 45 a m Communion and worship at 10 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m The sermon titled Significance and Scope of the Gospel aims to prepare all to live balanced fruitful lives Dr S P Telford supply pastor Mrs G B Holden superintendent of Bible school Mr and Mrs C A Nicholson in charge of music

S. P. Telford G. B. Holden Bible School C. A. Nicholson

St. Paul's Evangelical Washington Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m Young Peoples League at 7 30 p m Carl W Klein pastor.

Young Peoples League ST. Paul's Carl W. Klein

Foursquare Gospel Announces Offsite Drama By Young People

No Friday service at Foursquare Gospel as congregation travels to Fairfield for a drama titled The Rock of Ages. Sunday services include 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 morning worship and Holy Communion Sermon More Precious Than Gold Crusaders meet at 6 30 PM.

Fairfield Crusaders

Evangelistic Service Opens With Defense Sermon

7:30 P M Evangelistic service sermon subject Our Great Defense Program All are welcome W J Stevens Pastor

W. J. Stevens

Recognition of Music Week at United Presbyterian Worship

The morning service honors Music Week with special music selections led by Pastor George Kerr and the church music team. The evening service features the Young Peoples Choir and vocations day activities with solos and anthems performed on organ and piano by Helen Harvey and Carolyn Hamilton.

Tadeen Ante Ana Mueller Henry Lowdon Young Peoples Choir George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey R. H. McCleery

Mass Schedule Read by Local Parish

Masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. H. J. Corceran, pastor.

H. J. Corceran

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service Notice

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church advertises a 10 A. M. Bible school session with suitable studies for all ages and a 11 A. M. Worship service followed by the Lord's Supper. Pastor C. Be Strong leads the church.

Prairie Flower Baptist C. BE. Strong

Communion and Sunday Service Schedule at Local Church

Communion service at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Intermediate C E at 7 30 p m Topic What the Bible Means to Me Leader Mary Loua Davis Senior C EE at 7 30 p m Leader Mrs Everette Davis Consecration meeting Rev David C Davies pastor.

Mary Loua Davis C. EE Everette Davis David C. Davies

Valley Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Valley announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 10:00 am and morning worship at 11:15 am.

Valley

Beurebka Church Sunday Schedule and Message

Beurebka Church announces Sunday school from 10 00 to 10 45 and public worship from 10 45 to 11 30 with a sermon titled On the Sea Shore With Christ The public is invited and no evening service is planned William L Clapp minister

Beurebka Christ William L. Clapp

New Haven Baptist Church Schedule and Scout Hike

New Haven Baptist Church presents a full Sunday schedule with classes at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m guided by superintendent Glenn E Miller. Evening service at 7:30 p m features sermons on Hallowed Be Thy Name. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7:45 p m. A Boy Scout overnight hike is planned for Friday May 9. Earl Dale is pastor.

New Haven Baptist Church Glenn EE. Miller Mary Wells Boy Scout New Haven

West Chester Federated church services and events

The West Chester Federated Bible school begins at 10:00 with Walter Leet as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon follow at 11:00. A union service is at 8:00 PM with Rev. George Pennington delivering the sermon. A mother and daughter banquet is set for Tuesday evening May 6. All are invited to attend all church services.

West Chester Federated Bible School Walter Leet George Pennington

Ainsworth U P Welcomes All to Worship Services

We welcome all who have no church home to join us in worship. Bible study at ten, divine worship at eleven. Young peoples hour at seven, with a changed hour. Evening worship at eight. A welcome awaits you. Rev. W. H. Hemphill

Ainsworth U. P W. H. Hemphill

The Church Enlarging Its Fellowship

A sermon on Acts 8 urges bold Gospel spread amid persecution. It highlights four themes: martyrdom and mission, joyful preaching to all including Samaritans, fellowship blessing through Peter and John, and broadened vision driving active outreach. It contrasts secular zeal with church duty and calls believers to faithful action for God.

Christ Stephen Jerusalem Philip Samaria Peter John Lloyd George God Rotary Club The Lions

Estimate of Smallpox Vaccination Grab in U S Cities

A scholar notes that between fifty five and sixty percent of Americans have received smallpox vaccination. The remark highlights public health progress amid ongoing vaccination efforts.

Haskins Presbyterian Church to Observe Lord's Supper

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at Haskins Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning with services beginning at 9 30. Rev. E R Mitchell will lead the observance.

Haskins Presbyterian Haskins Presbyterian Church E. R. Mitchell

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Churches Event Notes

Members requested using the sermon from the Golden Wedding Anniversary of the pastor s parents in February. The theme Evening s Glories from Zech 14 7. Bethel and Cotter invite older members with families. May 11 graduates remembered in The Clock of Life. Cotter Baccalaureate in the school auditorium. Mother's Day May 18 programs in both churches. Rev M A Robeson pastor.

Zech Bethel Cotter Christian Endeavor M. A. Robeson

Sunday Morning Communion Service Scheduled

A morning service will be held Sunday March 4 at 9 30 with Communion to be instituted and Sunday School after worship. All are cordially invited. Rev. Mitchell of Columbus Junction is the current pastor.

S. S Rev. Mitchell Columbus Junction

Christian Faith in a World at War Worship

Church announces 10:00 am service and 1:80 am worship. Epworth League led by Preston Edmondson at 7:00 pm. Official board meets after morning worship. Pastor Jonn A Nye.

Epworth League Preston Edmondson Jonn A. Nye

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule May Fourth Conference

Sunday school at 10 40 a m J W Rich superintendent special training class for young people led by the pastor morning worship at 11 00 a m children's story Who is a Sissy sermon theme certificate of personality young peoples musical group at 6 00 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Mildred Anderson leader Monday evening Boy Scouts 7 8 30 Friday May fourth Quarterly conference in charge of Dr L L Weis Rev Lester E L Bill pastor

J. W. Rich Certificate of Personality Young Peoples Musical Group Epworth League Mildred Anderson Boy Scouts L. L. Weis Lester EL. Bill

Sabbath services announced for a church program

Sabbath school at 10 00 a m Mrs Ida Wooley superintendent Morning service at 11 00 a m Sermon theme Let Us Build the Ark Union service at 7 30 p m Theme I Have Yet to Speak on Gods Behalf Congregational prayer meeting called for 6 45 Sabbath evening Rev R M McCracken pastor

Ida Wooley R. M. McCracken

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Portrait of May Gatherings

Pleasant Ridge residents share weekend visits with relatives from Wayland Coppock Brighton and Winfield. Hosts include Arthur Campbell Lizzie Og Ben Bruegge Anton Kauffman and Roger Letts households. Billy Swift celebrates with a birthday party and a note from brother Jack.

Pleasant Ridge Arthur Campbell Annie Campbell Lawrence Campbell Wayland John Bender Coppock Henry Underwood Lizzie Og Wilmer Kauffman Karen Kay Ben Bruegge Tony Kauffman Fred Bleese Brighton Harry Renoux John Renoux Ezra Christner Ollie Hubert Billy Roger Letts Arthur Kessler Anton Kauffman Raymond Stattler Richard Roger Letta Ed Letts Paul Sommers Harry Doolittle Nieta C Long Billy Swift Jack Jefferson City Tenn Elmer Schanta Lois Nelson Helen Kauffman Leslie Ross Winfield Davison Dave Tony Ka Pat Swift Bruce Stewart Rosella Sheetz Patricia Mary Swift

Irwin Family Honor Birthday Guest At Dinner

Rev and Mrs Harold Irwin and daughter Sharon Kay of Columbus City and Mrs Virgil Irwin of Moline Ill were dinner guests Wednesday for Dale White's thirteenth birthday. Rev and Mrs Donald Irwin and daughter Donna of Monmouth Ill and Elizabeth Irwin hosted Monday dinner.

Harold Irwin Sharon Kay Columbus City Virgil Irwin Moline Ill G. W. White Dale White Donald Irwin Donna Monmouth Elizabeth Irwin

Sunday School at Moorhead Company C at 10

The notice states Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. with Moorhead Company C serving as superintendent.

Ex-Senator Holt and Fiancee Froelich Featured in Photo

A new picture shows former Senator Rush D. Holt of West Virginia with his fiancée Helen Louise Froelich of National Park College Forest Glen Maryland. Froelich is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Froelich of Gridley Tr.

Bem Rush D. Holt West Viceginié Helen Louise Froelich National Park College Forest Glen Miss Froelich William Froelich Gridley, Tr

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W.Q.V. Study Club K. Adams Th Myers A. BR. Carr Homer Stephen Optometrist Arington L. Hantt Methodist Doris Gray Organ Postiude Eeene Church of Nazarene Mendelssohn Oe Andrews Offertory Jouger Iola Dittmer J. M. Lloyd Schubert Doris Gray Henry S. Shields F. W. Eastwood Christian Science Churches Church of Christ St. Paul’s Washington Foursquare Gospel United Presbyterian Morning Draga Gaul Boyd White Loret Lemmens St. James Catholic Country Churches Salem Presbyterian Earl Dale J. B. Pollock Christian Science Monitor Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Harold L. Lundquist D. D Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Ritepaper Union International Council of Religious Education United States Bethel and Copter Presbyterian Haskins Ainsworth Methodist Co. C. Moorhead P.L. Etter S. Iowa Holt Rush BD. Holt and Helen L. Froelich
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