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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1938

Page

3

Social calendar items list meetings and notices

Notices for the social calendar include initiation of Rebekahs I O F ball city council PTA meeting 730 p m library Saturday W R C 230 p m G A R room Monday DeMoley 730 p m Masonic Temple White Shrine potluck lunch May 24 sewing for thimble bee American Home meetings May 10 booster club note change and snowball social postponed a week contact details listed for Mrs Otha Hauer and Mrs Milford Anderson during the week of May 10 through 24

Masonic Temple White Shrine E. Wh. Stutsman Milford Anderson Noble Grand Circle Blanche Robert Way Otha Hauber West Main Street

Many Happy Returns for Local Birthday Celebrants

J M Bratten turns 80 today marking long life since moving from Indiana to Iowa in 1875 and Washington in 1880 as a Three Quarter Century club member. Mrs D C Russell, John Roger Westphal’s family note birthdays. FE W Spessard of Ainsworth, Jimmy Hardin, and Robert Jugenheimer also celebrate birthdays today.

J. M. Bratten Indiana Iowa Washington FE. W. Spessard of Ainsworth

Roll Call Tribute Session at Booster Club Meeting

The booster club plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering titled A Tribute to My Mother. Mrs. Milford Anderson will host, and members are asked to bring sewing for a thimble bee.

Booster Club Milford Anderson

Hard Times Party At Methodist Church Hails Eve

A Home Builders Sunday school class party at the Methodist church drew about eighty hoboes for an evening of planned fun. The winning group led by Mrs H E Gray was entertained by the losing group led by Mrs Golia Miller. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gilbert Mills and Roy Finch for best costumes.

Buillders Sunday School Methidist Clase Arthur Atock H. E. Gray Golia Miller Gilbert Mills Roy Finch Walter Meseer Lloyd Houvenagle Harold Booth Joe Knotek Sherman Wolfe

Adla Tablets Offer From Local Druggist

A vintage advertisement urges relief from stomach pains and indigestion caused by acidity. It promotes Adla Tablets, a three week supply for $1.25 with a money back guarantee, by Geo L McDaniel, a local druggist.

Geo, L. McDaniel

Mast Open House to Mark 50th Anniversary

Crawfordsville announces Mr and Mrs Henry Mast will host open house at their home on Tuesday May 10 to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Hours are 2 to 4 in the afternoon and 7 to 8 in the evening with friends invited.

Crawfordsville Henry Mast

Potluck Dinner At Country Club Attracts Crowd

A good sized crowd attended the potluck dinner at the country club last evening and afterward played bridge at four tables. H. R. Rohwedder of Harper won the high score prize for men, and Mrs. C. W. Stewart was winner of the high score prize for women. Potluck dinners are held every Thursday night at the country club except when regular family dinners are served.

Country Club Bride H. R. Rohwedder Harper

Pythian Sisters to Meet in West Chester Hall

West Chester Pythian Sisters schedule regular meeting Tuesday evening May 10 at the hall. All members are urged to attend. By order of M. B., E. C. Tos.

West Chester Pythian Sisters M. BE. C. Tos

Christian Science Services on South Iowa Avenue Sunday

BCHURCH ELF announces Christian Science services at the South Iowa Avenue edifice at 11 o clock Sunday morning with special music selections including The Lord s Prayer Memories and The Prodigal and a varied organ program led by Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton and Pastor Ianmkes Wilson.

Christian Science Services Db Oeld Iowa Avenue Ruth Stewart Rinck Bernards Carolyn Hamilton Dague

Adam and Fallen Man Lesson Sermon for Churches of Christ, Scientist

A Sunday Lesson-Sermon titled Adam and Fallen Man will be preached in all Churches of Christ Scientist. The Golden Text is Isaiah 69 20 The Redeemer shall come to Zion The lesson uses Bible quotations and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Quotations include Romans 6 16 about servants obeying and a passage from the textbook about mastering wrong desire leading to health happiness and existence

Adam Man Churches of Christ Scientist Zion Jacob Mary Baker Eddy

Mother's Day Services Planned by Washington Methodists

The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day with special services at the Washington Methodist churches. Dr Atack will preach A MOTHERS WAGES at 9 45 am, with morning music and an all day program including Sunday school at 9 30 am and a 6 30 pm youth meeting. Two anniversary meetings for Methodism are set for Mt Pleasant at 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm featuring Dr Guy McCutcheon and Bishop Bromley Oxnam with representatives from southeast Iowa churches.

Washington Atack Mt. Pleasant Guy McCutcheon DePauw University Bishop Bromley Oxnam

Mother's Day Worship Schedule at Local Church

Next Sunday the church invites all to honor mothers with services in the House of the Lord. Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages under Mrs Herbert Askea who notes doubled attendance. 10 45 morning worship on Mother and Home, 6 15 Crusaders, 7 30 Evangelistic service on Great Love Has No Man, midweek prayer, Bible study, and preaching nights led by Pastor W J Stevens.

Herbert Askea Crusaders W. J. Stevens Pasor

A M E Sunday Services and Mother’s Day Program

The A M E church schedules Sunday School at 10 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor Rev Wm Berry The Mother’s Day program will be led by the stewardess ladies at 3 00 p m All are invited to attend

Wm. Berry

Singer Jesse Robertson to Offer Psalms Program at Church

The public is invited to a May 13 program at 8 p m by singer Jesse Phillips Robertson, with posters providing details. Sunday schedule includes Sabbath school at 9 45 with Bible study, morning worship at 10 45 on Mothers theme, Y P C A at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 featuring The Guiding Lamp meditation. A freewill offering will be received.

Jesse Phillips Robertson Our Church Mother’s Knee Y. P. C. A. Society Naomi Kyle

Bible School and Worship Services Highlight Mother's Day

The parish advertises Bible school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages led by Supt. John Applegate and Worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sermons focus on Those Who Serve and Stand Upon Thy Feet. Music features a Mother's Day program with soloists Edith Christiansen of Chicago and others, plus organ preludes and an illustrated children’s talk The Carnation.

Bible School John Applegate Christian Endeavor Sibelius Offertory Dvorak EDIN C. W. Long Jochebed Moses Carol Forgey Edith Christiansen Chicago Ashford Chas. H. McConnell R. N. Grimes Johnson

Baptismal Service Follows Evening Communion

The church roles emphasize baptism as a rite and symbol of obedience to Christ. Mother's Day events include Bible school recognition and worship, with a 9 45 Bible school start, 14 45 Communion, sermon God and Mothers, and a 6 30 Christian Endeavor. The day closes with worship and a Baptismal sermon Buried and Ris en with Christ by Pastor Vernan H. Carter.

Christian Endeavor Christ C. A. Nicholson V. H. Carter Vernan H. Carter

Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Centennial Plans

Trinity Lutheran invites worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school and Bible class 10 30 a m Divine worship. Mother's Day sermon based on Isaiah 66 1 discusses God's love as a mother figure. Centennial meeting at 3 p m features delegates Louie Schroeder and W M Tweeten to plan the church’s 100th anniversary celebration. Ladies Aid monthly meeting set for Thursday at Mrs Louie Schroeder’s home. Pastor Theodore C Meibohm presides.

Trinity Lutheran Iowa Louie Schroeder W. M. Tweeten Ladies Aid Theodore C, Meibohm

Baptist Mother's Day Observance Noted

A local Baptist church announces plans for a Mother's Day observance titled Mothers Day Service with special activities and guest speakers to honor mothers in the community.

St Pauls Evangelical Church Washington Morning Worship Notice

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington holds morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Carl W Klein is the pastor of record.

St. Paul’s Washington

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Mother’s Day Service

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites the community to a Mother's Day Gospel service at 11:00 a.m. with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. A 7:30 p.m. Community Bible class will study Daniel nine. C. E. Strong leads the services and children’s class.

Prairie Flower Baptist Daniel C. E. Strong

Valley Sunday Worship and Bible School Offer

Valley church invites worship at 9 45 with communion 10 45 Bible school and morning service at 11 15 led by pastor Carl W Klein or Vernon H Carter with Howard Benn as superintendent. The weekly meeting emphasizes drawing closer to God through worship on the Lord's day.

Bible School Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

Mother's Day Service Note at Bible School

Bible School holds 10 a m Mother's Day service honoring motherhood and Christian ideals. Sermon at 11 a m titled That Name of Woman. Evening services canceled. Baccalaureate at Methodist church 8 o'clock. The Glad Hand and W M S meet attendance noted with Mrs Pressley and Mrs A Fe Sands. Pastor Fred Sharpe.

Bible School America Methodist Church Glad Hand Pressley A. Fe. Sands Fred Sharpe

West Chester M E Church Mother's Day and Baccalaureate Services

West Chester M E Church holds 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m Mother’s Day service with the sermon on Mothers. Epworth League is canceled due to the evening baccalaureate. A 7:20 p m baccalaureate features the high school glee club and a sermon by the pastor. Midweek service at the parsonage. A W McBlain pastor. Lloyd Bauer Sunday school superintendent.

West Chester M. E Epworth League High School A. W. McBlain Lloyd Bauer S. S

Crawfordsville Churches Held Morning Service Theme Mothers

Crawfordsville churches report 10 a m Sabbath school led by Mrs Ida Wooley and a morning worship service at 11 with theme Mothers Pastor Norman Webster notes no Y P C U service on Sept 11.

Ida Wooley Norman Webster

Two Residences Change Owners

C G Marshall becomes owner of the D X filling station and the Kessel home adjoining Edgar Kessel takes the Marshall property. Families exchanged properties Monday. The H B B Stone family moved to Morning Sun. Mrs. E A Horner returned home from Washington hospital. Her mother Mrs. Rachael Chapman of Wellman is here. Mrs. Frank Gibson and daughters Sandra and Suzanne visited Osecola then home with her parents. Joe Day home visit by Joe Day and Robt Laughrige family weekend visit. Chas Robison family moved into Isenhart property. FF W Johnston and daughters visited Stockport. Johnston saw a brother with pneumonia in Keokuk. Lacy Lines and Frank Janecek visited Andy Farrier. Farrier sick. Lamont Williams moved into Mrs. Jennie Frain cottage. Glen Droz family from Cedar Rapids visited. Mrs. L E Helmick heard sister Carrie Barkhoff was operated on for ruptured appendix in Des Moines. Billy Brinton and a friend visited relatives after working in Colorado. H W Helmick, Chas Helmick and Audrey Helmick were Ottumwa visitors. Harry McQuire of Wayland visited Will McClintie.

Brighton C. G. Marshall Kessel Edgar Kessel Marshall H. BB. Stone Morning Sun E. A. Horner Washington Hospital Rachael Chapman Wellman Frank Gibson Sandra Mrs. Droz Henry Hinkle L. E. Helmick Carrie Barkhoff Des Moines

Church Services and May Day Frolic at Local Church

The church schedules a 10 o clock Sunday school led by J. W. Rich, superintendent, with public worship at 1 o clock devoted to mothers. The baccalaureate is in the school auditorium at o oclock with Rev E B Voss delivering Things that Hinder and Things that Aid Success. A May Day Frolic is planned for Tuesday at the church with committee members Daisy Huber Harry White and Nellie Fletcher. Union prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 led by KE BE Voss, Pastor.

J. W. Rich Epworth League E. EB. Voss Ladies Aid Daisy Huber Harry White Nellie Fletcher KE. BE. Voss

Sunday church schedule with Mother's Day service

Sunday school at 10. The service at 11 will be a Mother's Day service with special music. No Christian Endeavor due to the baccalaureate service. The Willing Workers meet at the church Tuesday afternoon. Newell Chapman, Pastor.

BR. L. Conry Newell Chapman

Cherry Crop Outlook Dims After Bloom Setbacks

In Washington route 3 dated May 6, farm activity includes Ward Benson aiding Earl Smith, and visits by Jim Stoopes to the Alli son Maas home. The cherry crop will be less abundant than first reported due to blooms not setting, with local residents including William Eoenings painting interiors and Dr. J. M. Lloyd attending orders. A small fire affected Charles Ashby’s near neighbor, but was contained with help.

Bernice Maas Washington Ward Benson Earl Smith Jim Stoopes Allison Maas Lawrence Miller Russel Iowa City Fishburn Swift Milton Bas Siek William Eoenings J. M. Lloyd Otders Ashby Martha Charles Ashby Gillispie Milton Maas Summit School Albert Maas

Human Tears Antiseptic Claim Circulates Reassurance

A claim circulating that human tears are antiseptic and can destroy airborne microbes even when diluted six million times. The statement emphasizes tears' supposed disinfecting properties and lacks scientific backing.

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