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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
8
West Chester high school seniors will hear Rev Hiram Phillips of the Federated church deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 7 30 Sunday evening in the Methodist church here. The address is part of the West Chester school graduation observance.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight with cooler temperatures. Tomorrow will be mostly fair and warmer, with light winds and dry conditions across the area.
Today's service was announced by Supt. J. H. Calkins featuring a processional call to worship Rev. R. Vernon Pike led with a song by the high school chorus followed by Scripture and prayer Rev. Floyd Smith and a second hymn "Day is Dying in the West" sung by the chorus An address titled Lofty Determination by Rev. Hiram Phillips and the hymn Now the Day is Over performed by the high school chorus Benediction given by Rev. R. Vernon Pike.
The annual Y Teen banquet was held in the Y community room with eighth grade girls entertained by the group. Barbara Dave presided as toastmistress and Jeanne Rudiger gave the invocation. Marie Davis welcomed guests, with Donna Cave Carol Walker and Nancy Connor delivering responses. New officers Carla Guther JoAnn Wilson Frances Miller and Joanna Krabill were introduced. The Hi Y boys served and decorations built around a hat theme.
Russell Knott ties Harold Cumm ing for the city league individual handicap tourney lead after averaging 215 in four games. Cumm ing averaged 215 in Monday's opening evening as play continues through Friday with tourney prizes at stake.
As of today the United States has drilled over 1,130,000 gas and oil wells with about 420,000 still producing. The industry plans to drill 30,000 new wells this year reaching cumulative depths exceeding 100 million feet.
Nylon rayon and cotton coats priced from 59c to 1.95. Gift wrapping available. Brown's Shoe Fit Co at 6913 40 offers tomorrow 25 percent off full length, 34, shorties, newest colors. E. M. Bridges & Co.
The Ladies Missionary Society of Bethel church met at the home of Mrs. Charles Wolfe with 19 members and visitors. Mrs. Milan Thompson was absent. Mrs. Harry Dye, Ella Gordon and Carrie Davis shared reports on the Presbyterial meeting at Sigourney. Carrie Davis led devotion. Ona Cady reviewed the Year Book of Prayer. Rex Crandall presided over the business session. White Cross work was discussed. Refreshments were served by hostesses with Mrs. Roy Phillips assisting.
Mrs. Pearl Marr returns from Brooklyn to Ainsworth after winter with her relatives. Bridges Spring Coat Clearance opens tomorrow with 25 percent off sizes 8 to 20 and 38 to 44. Erma Kephart, recently discharged after an appendectomy, stays briefly with her aunt before returning to her home southeast of Washington. Hosiery offered as gifts for Mother's Day on May 9 with a new selection available.
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