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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1937

Page

3

Dinner for 140 at Country Club Gala

A country club dinner served one hundred forty guests last evening. Mrs. John Dodd catered with committee members listed. program featured John Killian reading, a Gladiola skit with Betty Stewart as Gladiola and Clyde Pratt as a G-man. Bridge then followed with top prizes to Mrs. C. W. Stewart and Dr. E. E. Stutsman. out of town guest Mrs. Clara Riley of Kansas City attended.

Harvard John Dodd Lester Orr H. A. Roswedder Roger Sherman Erik. Hammer J. M. Liegd Orville Elder Dave Orr Gladiola Clyde Pratt Pape Jack Westphal Bob Patterson Nicholls Nashtooth C. W Stewart Winn E. E. Stutsman Clara Riley Kansas City

Rebekah Club Social Meeting At Mrs Hancher Home

The Rebekah Club met at Mrs Curt Hancher's home Thursday afternoon with good attendance. After the business meeting Grace Stewart led the entertainment and guests visited for the remainder of the afternoon. Mrs Goldie Gray helped serve refreshments. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Cloyes.

Rebekah Club Curt Hancher Grace Stewart Goldie Gray Cloyes

American Home Luncheon Planned For Tuesday

Mrs H A Beenblossom near Washington will host a Mother’s day luncheon for American Home department section 3 at 7 p m Tuesday. Transportation is arranged and collectors will call for those without a ride. Notify Mrs Glenn Wilson by 10 o'clock Saturday if unable to attend.

H. A. Beenblossom Washington American Home Department Glenn Wilson

Mrs Edw Bushek Named Auxiliary Delegate to Conference

Riverside reports at the Ladies Auxiliary meeting the spring conference delegates were chosen. Mrs Edward Peek will serve as delegate with Miss Rose Dautremont as alternate. The unit donated food and baked goods to the Hoy Scout site and gave $1 to veterans homes entertainment. A supply shelf is planned with Mrs Dautremont chair, Mrs Edward Bushek assistant. Mrs William Ingram will host next meeting with Mrs Joseph P Pailtiotet assisting.

Edward Bushek William Ingram Joseph P. Pailtiotet

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

A cottage prayer meeting sponsored by Presbyterian church will gather Wednesday morning at 4 40 at the home of Miss Thelia Shields located at 609 North 2nd Avenue.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Misg Thcia Shields North 2Nd Avenue

Social calendar notices for week schedule

Notices for this calendar list Rebekah regular meeting and initiation at 8 p m at OF hall, Jolly Good Timers dance Rendezvous and Good verchestrea. Saturday events include U. BP Junior Missionary Society rehearsal at church and Nineteenth Century club lunch at 1 p m with Mrs A E Baldrige 429 South Marion avenue. Monday features Junior Fortnightly Mother's Day tea at 7 30 p m in the Women s room at Y with note of place change. Wesleyan Missionary society at 7 30 p m with Mrs A Anderson 406 East Washington street. Presbyterian Vigilante class social 6 30 p m with meat and potatoes. DeMolay meeting 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. Evening Literature party 7 30 p m. Tuesday American Home dept Sept 1 luncheon 1 p m with Mrs Boyd Foster bring dish to pass. St Paul s Evangelical League 7 30 p m at church with fruit salad and own dishes. American Home dept sect 3 Mothers day luncheon 1 p m with Mrs H A Been blossom 2% miles Cast on pavement. Notify Mrs Glenn Wilson by Saturday 10 am if unable to attend. Es WF club at 1 pm with Mrs Laura Graham. Booster club afternoon with Mrs Guy Stumpf note change of place. Past Noble Grand Circle 5 pm with Mrs George Jarrard.

Wesleyan Missionary Society A. Anderson East Washington Street Masonic Temple Smngl American Home Dept Boyd Foster St. Paul's Evangelical League American Home Dept H. A Been Blossom Glenn Wilson WF Club Laura Graham

Gleaners Class Enjoys Social at Milton Coffin Home

The Pleasant Plain Sunday school group met Tuesday evening at Milton Coffin's home with Beverly and Wanda Coffin hosting younger members in a play room while older attendees joined games and contests. Light refreshments followed, served by the hostess and Mrs. Carlos Watson. The next meeting will be at Harold Hayes home with roll call answered by a verse.

Gleaner Pleasant Plain Milton Coffin Beverly Wanda Coffin Carlos Watson Harold Hayes

Community Birthday Greetings from Crawfordsville

Joe W. Dvorak turns 65 today. Dickie McCleery, nine, is the son of Mr and Mrs R H McCleery. Mrs Kate Tice has a birthday today. Galien Brown, son of Dr and Mrs Charles C Brown, celebrates. Ina Viola Hering, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarenw Hering, is six.

Joe W. Dvorak Dickie McCleery R. H. McCleery Kate Tice Galien Brown Charles C. Brown Ina Viola Hering Clarenw Hering Crawfordsville

Mrs Will Erwin Hosts H E B O Q Club At Home

Mrs Will Erwin entertained H E B O Q club members at her residence with ten members two guests and two children present. After the business meeting Mrs Wil Knox and Mrs Jack Cauldwell led the entertainment sharing readings about Aunt Sally Dee and a radio program Sunshine Chain. Mrs Caldwell spoke of her courtship and wedding day while Mrs Will Erwin displayed her wedding dress. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Sam Erwin and Miss Paubley. The next gathering is set for Mrs Prank Libe's home on June 3.

Will Erwin H. EB. OQ Sam Erwin Margaret Paubley Wil Knox Jack Cauldwell Knox Wil. Kendrick Sally" Dee The Sunshine Chain Caldwell

Child Teeth Milestones Across Early Ages

A brief note notes authorities’ views on dental development in early childhood. It cites claims that by age one a child may have six teeth and by age two about sixteen teeth, reflecting varying expert opinions on eruption timelines.

P L O Guest Tea At Chapter J P H O Event

Mrs M W Bailey hosted Chapter J P H O at her home for a guest tea with eighty nine members and guests. Magnolia centerpiece and pink white decor highlighted decor and refreshments. Miss Opal Keeney read a play titled Smile and Lie while Mrs R Ek Shannon led the program and mothers day songs were sung. Charter members Miss Eva Denny and Mrs Belle Dougherty poured.

M. W. Bailey Chapter Bailey Stella Latehem Bei Brookhart C. H. Guther K. L. Livingston C.S. Lemmon Carl Keck Des Moines R. Ek. Shannon Orville Hitler DD Morrison, Jr George Freshwa Misa Keeney Eva Denny Belle Dougherty

Plans For District Queen Esther Rally Discussed

Twelve members of the Queen Heasthers Standard Bearers met in the church with Carol Gray presiding. Ruth Surrea led devotionals and Alberta Godfrey reviewed a chapter from Land and Life of Africa. Plans for the district rally in June and summer were discussed.

Queen Heasthers Carol Gray Ruth Surrea Alberta Godfrey Africa Esther Raliy

Knupp Elected President Of Kolah Club For Year

Mrs Cloyde Knupp was elected president of the Kolah club at yesterday's meeting hosted by Mrs Charles Jackson Nine members and one guest attended with Mrs Clarence Jackson as guest Also present was Mrs Nevada Speidel who spoke on the Bible Institute building in Los Angeles and the institute work Her daughter Maxine served refreshments

Cloyde Knupp Kolahlab Heme Charles Jackson John Cherry Neill Trotman Clarence Jackson Nevada Speidel Bible Institute Los Angeles Maxine

Seniors Host Shower for Bride Dorothy Duncan Jamison

In Columbus Junction on May 7 seniors from Columbus High held a bridal shower for Mrs. Lorence RB Jamison formerly Dorothy Dean Duncan. The Ladies Social Circle met with Mrs. Ruth French. seventeen attended and Mrs. Rose Christopher will host the next gathering. Edna Sands and Marguerite Allen lead the group. a birthday party for Mrs. Max Vannice included friends.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Lorence RB Jamison Dorothy Dean Duncan Ruth French Rose Christopher Edna Sands Marguerite Allen Max Vannice

Gifts for Kitchen Given at Shower for Miss Klepfer

Gifts for kitchen items were given to Miss Helen Klepfer at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs G N Barclay and Mrs Marie Jackson at the Barclay home. The couple announce an upcoming marriage to Charles Berdo. Allen Barclay acted as messenger delivering a basket of gifts while games and refreshments entertained guests.

Helen Klepfer G. N. Barclay M'sa Marie Jackson Barclay Miss Klepfer Charles Berdo Allen Barclay Fachene

Services at South Iowa Avenue Church Sunday May 9

Christian Science services at the office on South Iowa Avenue begin 11 Oclock morning with sermon "Adam and Fellew Man." Golden text from 1 Corinthians 15 49. Morning service 10 46 Young People 6 30 Evening 7 30. Guest preacher Dr R C Gibson of Chicago. Special music schedules listed with organ preludes duets anthems and postludes by named performers and musicians.

Iowa Avenue Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Ible Mary Baker Eddy Jesus R. C. Gibson Chicago Paul God Is Love Wilson Marion George Mable Livingston Dvorak Orzgan Yeomans

Presbyterian Bible School and Worship Services Schedule

Morning Bible school at 9 30 worship at 10 45 and 7 30 pm with a morning Mother s day service led by Margaret Cowden and ushers. Christian Endeavor Society programs include 5 pm Intermediate led by Mary Drickmiere and 6 15 pm Senior. Music features organ duets and a variety of solos. Reverend Fr W Eastwood presides with Mrs Henry Shields as pianist and director.

Bible School Margaret Cowden C Christian Endeavor Society Intermediate Society Mary Drickmiere Burleign

A M E Sunday School and Mother's Day Program

The A M E church schedules Sunday school at 11 AM and worship with a sermon by the pastor. A Mother’s Day program will be conducted by the pastor. The A C E League meets at 5 30 PM with W M Berry, minister.

Mothers Day Worship At Church Of Christ

Vernon H. Carter pastor invites families to observe Mothers Day at church next Sunday. Services begin 9:45 Bible school 10:45 Communion and worship, 6:30 Christian Maturity, 7:20 Worship with baptismal service led by superintendent C. A. Nicholson with pianist Nita Corbin.

C. A. Nicholson Nita Corbin Vernon H. Carter

Methodist Church Service Schedule and Event Lineup

The Methodist Church announces 9 30 a m school led by Jesse R Busby superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m with a Mother s Day sermon by the pastor. Nursery care for small children. Young people forum at 6 80 p m with Stanley Zager giving a talk. Evening service at 7 30 features a new motion picture The Life of Chest from the Nativity to the Ascension with Oberammergau and Burg Passion Plays inspired music. Organ preludes and selections including Sanctus Gounod Anthem Mother Mine.

Jesse R. Busby Stanley Zager Chest Bhautifel Freiburg Europe Holy Land Egypt

Offertory and music finale by church quartet

The service features offertories including O Perfect Love and It Give My Life for Thee. Solo pieces include Songs My Mother Taught Me and Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Mrs Morrison and Arthur Atadk lead, with Mrs Lewis WatPen directing music and Edna M. Klein at the organ.

Dvorak-O' Hare Dvorak BE. D. Morrison, Jr Ward Jesu Sea of Gallilee Arthur Atadk Lewis WatPen Edna M. Klein

St Pauls Evangelical Church Sunday Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington lists morning worship at 9 30 A M and Sunday school at 10 30 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

Mother's Day sermon and church events at Trinity Lutheran

Trinity Lutheran holds Sunday school at 9 30 A M and worship at 10 30 A M with visitors welcome. The sermon asks how Christians should view Mother's Day and references Eve. Midweek service Wednesday 2 0 P M covers What is the Holy Christian Church from Ephesians 2 19 22. Tuesday 8 P M Bible study and meeting with recreation. Thursday 2 P M Ladies Aid at Louie Schroeder's home north of Ainaworth. transportation arrangements via Mrs R G Wessler.

God Eve Aid Louie Schroeder Ainaworth R. G. Wessler

Ladies Welcome Satu May 1 Baptism Class at Church

A church invites ladies to a children's baptism class at 10 A M on May 1 in the church. Theodore C Meibolin is listed among attendees.

Theodore C. Meibolin

Valley Sunday School and Worship Times At Local Church

Valley churches announce Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 60 A M and morning worship at 11 15 A M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Mother's Day Divine Service Led by Pastor Strong

The service notes 10 a.m. Bible school and 11 a.m. Divine worship honoring Mother’s Day. The pastor C. E. Strong preaches on the crucified risen and coming Lord with a remembrance emphasis.

C. E. Strong

W. Chester Baptist U P Bible School and Baccalaureate Service

W Chester Baptist U P Bible school at 10 morning worship and sermon at 11 Mother's Day recognition in that service Union high school baccalaureate at 8 P M in the Methodist church with Rev J B Pollock preaching and special music by the school.

W. Chester Baptist U. P. Bible School J. B. Pollock

Mother's Day church program highlights and reminders

Bible school at 10 A. M. invites all for Abraham lesson and worship with a sermon on Motherhood. Honor mothers with a flower tradition, white for dead and red for living. Flowers for platform decorating welcomed. Y P C U program moved to next Sabbath at 7 30 with music and talks. W M S noted a meeting, and a social at the Manse Friday night.

Bible School Abraham Y. P

Gilad Hand Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Crawford

The Gilad Hand Missionary society met with Mrs Nate Crawford on Thursday afternoon. The regular Church Night gathering is scheduled for Wednesday night May 12. Further announcements will be given at the next Sabbath. S. Fred Sharpe, Pastor.

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Morning Services and Epworth Change

The Crawfordsville Methodist Episcopal Church announces a 10 am Sunday school with J W Rieh as superintendent. Morning worship features a sermon by the minister on My Mother. Annual senior class services at 8:00 with sermon on It. Due to a high school service there will be no Epworth League.

Methodist Episcopal Church School J. W. Rieh

Sunday church notices from Alma Johnston may meet

Sunday school at 10 a m led by Mrs Alma Johnston superintendent no preaching services The Willing Workers meet Tuesday afternoon at the church at 2 o'clock

Alma Johnston

Baccalaureate Sermon Set for May 9 at School

United Presbyterian announces 10 a.m. Sabbath school led by Mrs. Ida Wooley with no sermon or Y P C U evening. Minister Donald E. Zimmerman states the baccalaureate sermon will be preached in the school auditorium Sunday May 9 at 1 o clock.

United Presbyterian Ida Wooley Y. P C. WU Donald E. Zimmerman

Where Potato Originated

The potato originated along the Pacific coast of South America and was introduced to Europe by the Spaniards.

Pacific Coast South America Europe

Peruvian Scholar Johann Jakob von Tschudi

Swiss-born explorer Johann Jakob von Tschudi (born 1818) studied Peru's natural history and ethnography, contributing to 19th century knowledge of the region.

Peru Johann Jakob von Tschudi Switzerland

Love Is An Emblem Embracing Eternity

Poetic line extols love as emblem of eternity erasing time memory of a beginning and fear of an end.

Baptist Church Schedule Includes Mother’s Day Service

Sunday program lists 9 30 Sunday school under supervisor W Long, 10 45 Morning worship, 6 30 B Y P U, 7 30 Evening service with topic The Simplicity of Christ. Next Wednesday annual church business meeting with fellowship cupper at 6 30 and business session at 7 4, Mu Carstensen minister.

God R. L. Stevenson W. Long Mu. C. Carstensen

Foursquare Gospel Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic

Sunday school at 6 30 A M services at 10 45 A M with the sermon A Mothers Place in Gods Program. Crusaders meet at 6 20 P M followed by an evangelistic service at 7 20 P M with special music led by Pastor W J Stevens.

Crusaders W J. Stevens Paator

Bible School Opening Exercises With McCreery Talk

Bible school opens with all departments meeting for the opening exercises at 9 45. H H McCreery delivers the main address and a special music program follows.

Bible School H. H. McCreery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edw. Bushek Jackson Rebekah U. BP Junior Missonary Society Wiehel Nineteenth Century Club A. E. Baldrige South Marion Avenue M. Coffin P.L.O Kolah Club Christian Science Meredith Saundera Chopin Lola Dittmer Warren Henry Shields W Eastwood Church of Christ Methodist Gouned St. Paul’s Evangelical Carl W. Klein Trinity Lutheran Walther Leviue Country Churches Prairie Flower Baptist Ainsworth U.P Christian Churches City OF Iowa Foursquare Gospel
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