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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1923

Page

3

State Sunday School Convention Opens Today

Eastern Iowa attends in spite of wintry weather as hundreds gather in Washington for the state Sunday school convention. Professor Henline outlines four aims of the Sunday school and urges teacher training, with addresses by Stranahan Waite and Hewline. The conference emphasizes leadership, unity, and expanded instructional hours to boost religious education and youth involvement.

Iowa E. H. Stranahan Oskaloosa R.A. Waite Lansing, Mich Hewline J. H. Engle Chicago Henline Hugh S. Magill Sunday School Association United States

Sunday school convention brings spring millinery amid snow storm

A Sunday school convention drew out spring millinery but a snow storm hindered Easter displays. Rev E D Clark of Deep River reported car trouble delaying his return. he rode the Keota to town on covered cars. Mrs Herbrecht of Des Moines aids Chicago publishing house work, as Rev R A Wait and Rev Mr Engle promote religious education. Rev Thom from Lexington leads at Ladora Iowa. Rev Odell now pastors Mt Pleasant real estate ventures. Rev Stotler has a heavy load.

E. D. Clark Deep River Keota Young People's Division R. A. Wait Young Peoples’ International Department of Religious Education Mr. Wait J. H. Engle Lansing Mich Senator Couzens Michigan Henry Ford Ford Thom Lexington Ladora Iowa Iowa County Journal Odell Thornburg Kalona Mt. Pleasant Stotler

Delegates Registered and Convention Leaders Detailed

The text outlines a registration committee led by Miss Allie Rownd and Miss Emma Mc Chesney with Mrs. Harrison Dodder, Mrs. John McLaughlin, Mrs. Chai Ford, and Mr. Jesse Busby. It notes Miss Hannah Graham of Des Moines as secretary and lists baggage handlers, book publishers, and itinerant workers at a Iowa State Sunday School convention, including J H Engle and Rev C E Thompson, plus plans for a new church and related fundraising.

Frank Pease Colfax Hannah Graham Des Moines Nelle Tripp Jessie Klein Graham State Sunday School Association Margaret Duff Susie Edgington Lost and Found J. H. Engle Michigan Sunday School Council of Religious Education Methodist Book Concern Chicago L. E. Beal Denison E. J. Evans Oskaloosa Iowa United States Wm. H. Dietz Walter Hutton Hutton Jackson County C. BE. Thompson Presbyterian Church Cotter Cedar County Mr Davis United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth

Union Choir Delights Audience With Community Program

A large audience at the Methodist church enjoyed a concert by a union choir comprising singers from all local church choirs. Directed by Jose Miller, the group performed major anthems including The Hallelujah Chorus and The Recessional with Miss Carolyn Hamilton and an informal orchestra providing instrumental numbers. State and local church officials lauded the performance, and a rising vote of thanks was given to the musicians.

Methodist Church Jose Miller Washington Mary Hunter Carolyn Hamilton First United Presbyterian Church Miller A. L. Spafford Michican Christian Endeavor Union

Sunday school teacher must study needs of individual pupils

The article describes Prof. M. A. Honline at a convention giving Lesson No. One, noting his eloquent but idiosyncratic epigrams and urging that Sunday school teachers be trained like public school teachers. His peculiar tenor voice captivates listeners, and the writer predicts Howline will be a convention hit while reporting on reactions to New York legislation.

M. A. Honline Tom Harry Howline Engle Mr. Styranahan New York Legisla

Brundage Shows On Tour Schedule Next Week

The Brundage Shows, in their 24th annual tour, will perform next week from the 14th to the 19th under American Legion auspices. The act features a strong lineup with popular elements of such organizations, and advertising notes insist the troupe complies with pure show laws, a point of interest to local residents.

Brundage American Legion Washington

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