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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
3
Church services at 11 each Sunday on South Iowa Ave invite the public. Christian Science Churches announce the May 15 Lesson-Sermon "Adam and Fallen Man" with the Golden Text from 1 Corinthians 15:22. Readings include Bible passages and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health.
Associated Presbyterian outlines Bible classes at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00, evening service at 7:30, and Y P meeting at 6:30 p m with all times listed in the church program.
The program features a sacred concert titled The bravest battle that ever was fought with poems and hymns honoring mothers. It lists hymn titles, solos, duets, organ preludes, and a festive morning worship service led by Fulton minister with Carolyn Hamilton directing music and Helen Harvey on organ.
The Washington churches invite all to worship next Sunday with Bible school at 9 45 a m and services at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m. Union events include a county branch Christian Endeavor gathering led by L Bass of Des Moines and a 7 30 p m union service in the United Presbyterian church featuring Lawrence Bush of Des Moines as speaker. Mothers are honored in morning worship and a country rally service hosted by the Men’s club.
The church marks Mother's Day with a sermon on motherhood and announces a Willing Workers versus Home Boundary Bible School contest won by Home Boundary. Brighton Christian Endeavor guests attended, plans for Daily Vacation Bible School are in progress, and services are listed: 4:45 Bible School, 10:45 Communion and Worship, 6:50 Endeavor, 7:30 Evening Worship led by Pastor Vernon H. Carter.
Friday 7 30 p m evangelistic service with Inez Correll titled A Glimpse into Hell. Sunday 745 a m Sunday school 1100 a m Morning worship with Rev W J Stevens bringing the message 730 p m Mother's Day service songs and message by Mrs Correll Beckoning Hands. Rev W J Stevens, pastor.
The church schedules a morning worship at 11 00 with a sermon for Mothers Day as part of a community Christian Endeavor observance. The day includes a school session at 9 30 led by Supt Terry Marsh and an evening service at the United Presbyterian church. Arthur A. Vinz is noted in the program.
St Pauls Evangelical in Washington conducts morning worship at 4 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 a m with Pastor Carl W Klein leading.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran announces a 9 30 Sunday school and Bible class and a 10 20 public worship with a Mother’s Day service based on prayer and reflection.
The fragment outlines a religious treatise by Tr. Cc. Meibohm on woman’s duties within family and church relations. It emphasizes safeguarding moral influence and fulfilling sacred trust through virtuous conduct and faithful service.
Preaching Friday evening at 7 0 p m. Preaching Saturday at 2 p m Sabbath school 19 am Communion Sabbath Preaching 11 a m and 7 50 p m by Rev M W Daverty of Sharon Town
The Pleasant Hill country church hosts a Mother's Day program during Sunday school with Mrs Earl Kephart as superintendent. Mothers teach classes and lead the program with songs, recitations, solos, and a group performance honoring motherhood.
The Mes sage by Rev. Robertson of Craw fordsville leads Sunday at 10:00 with Sunday school and morning service on the church schedule.
Morning service led by young people and Sunday school begins at 11 00. Evening service at 7 15 features a message by Pastor M Lefever minister.
Sunday school at ten oclock. Evening services with recognition of Mother’s Day. Ss F Wenger minister.
Next Sabbath activities honor mothers with Bible school at 16:00 and Hour of Worship at 11:00. Sermon on Motherhood, Intermediate at 19:00, Y P C U at 19:00. Led by Philip Coppock. Preaching at 20:30 by Fred Sharpe, pastor.
Cash totaling $1.30 was sent as a token of support. President Mrs. W. W. Twinam could not attend due to an injured arm. Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Porter, Mrs. W. P. Davidson, Margaret Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hanna and daughter Lois, Mary Edgar, Mrs. A. E. Taylor and Lorene, T. E. K. Maxwell and sons Maurice and Ted attended the meeting at Ainsworth Wednesday evening where Dr. A. J. Randles, secretary of Sabbath School for the Presbyterian board, spoke.
Church activities include Sunday school at 10, morning worship with a Mother's Day message at 2, and various meetings led by Mrs N J Lease Mrs FE Wenger pastor and others. Additional events: Epworth League devotional 6 30 pm May 17 Women’s Foreign Missionary Society address by Mrs A W McBrain and music by Standard Bearer girls choir practice May 14 2 pm Kings Herald Little Light Bearers May 14 2 pm Union service 7 30 pm Mothers Day service theme Fathers and Mothers Union prayer Gal 5 May 15 Million Circle May 15 with Isabel Anwyl Ruth Barnes leader and Mrs FE L Davis leading Womens Missionary meeting May 17 2 pm at Crawfordsville May 18 visitors from Iowa City Winfield.
Valley hosts Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at Ililoa with community attendance expected.
May 11 Crawfordsville notes show Mrs. Hugh Davis leading a session with Scripture readings from Union Signal lessons. Mrs. Hebner prayed for the cause and the country while Mrs. Packer read Hawkeye Gazette remarks on alcohol. Members warned of brewer schemes targeting youth and recalled Benjamin Franklin on bees. Des Moines bazaar donation card read, box valued at 4.55 dollars.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting with average attendance. Reports from committees were given, sick visits noted, and refreshments enjoyed. The next meeting is set for May 22. The Fortnightly Club Garden department met at Mrs Baldrice’s home with two still life exhibits arranged by Donald Benble som and flower arranging practice led by Maud Hott.
Carl Nelson marked his birthday on Wednesday May 9 with a present received that day from the giver.
Mrs Etta Graham known as The Preaching Lady will lead her final service at the AME church this evening at six. Marjorie Casson, aiding with meetings, will continue evangelistic work next week as Mrs Graham travels to Minneapolis. Rev W F Ogreton urges full church attendance for tonight’s event titled The Magnetic Touch with additional services scheduled through the week for youth and Sunday worship.
Mr and Mrs Nelson welcome Sevilla Jean born six miles southwest of Washington. Tina Marshall of Brighton celebrates a birthday with many relatives present. Journal staffer Mildred Hatcher keeps her birthday secret while Maurine Matthews and Helen Ryan mark their special day. Paul McGraw turns 21, J F Mangold and family observe birthdays, and the Mangolds now reside at the Dublin store with a three year age gap noted.
A social calendar item notes a group will meet Friday evening at 750 in the social hall. Details are incomplete with a fragmented description of the event and location.
An AM primary and Sunday school group invites Baptist families to a 2:40 rally at One Church. The 19th Century Club gathers Saturday at 2:30 at Mrs. Anderson’s home. Fern Cliff 4( elul) meets Violet Flynn Saturday afternoon. The 16th Century Club meets at Mrs. Anderton’s home Saturday at 2:30 with sewing and music planning.
An annual May gathering of the elubterature department will be held Monday evening at the Congress hotel for dinner.
The Tuesday section of the American Home department will hold a one o clock lunch on Tuesday May fifteenth at the homes of Mrs Alva Ben blossom and Ms Fea Valmer.
Two Keota high school girls were seriously injured in an automobile accident after the junior senior banquet near Sigourney. Violet Romine suffered internal injuries, with a hemorrhage, while Belle Plaine student She Waterman had a concussion and cuts. Others, including Chester Green Opal Palmer and Ralph Herr, received minor injuries and were treated at Sigourney hospital.
Wednesday May 16 the Snowball social club will gather at the home of Mrs Arthur Wiley. Mrs Sam Munson directs the program with a story of Greater Mothers in History and will oversee the entertainment.
May 11 seniors of the class of 1934 held commencement at the high school auditorium with a large crowd. The program featured a processional by Carl Basseler, remarks by Rev. S. Fred Sharpe and speakers including Michard H. McCleery of Washington. Awards were presented to top students Freda Pearson and Erma Pressly, with the class song, glee club numbers, and the intramural award cup. The class roll lists names such as Freda Pearson, Erma Pressly, Lola Sands, Helen Gardner, Francis Jolly, Velda McFarlane, Wade Scranton, Kathryn Olinger, Leo Carson, Jean Quinn, and others.
Martha Wood Blaine Hawkins Grant Davis Glen Lord Daryl Wood Glen Wood were listed among attendees at the recent community gathering, highlighting participation from residents with ties to local organizations.
Mr and Mrs Glen Dunbar and family attended a pot luck dinner Sunday at Richmond. The seventh and eighth grades took exams Thursday and Friday. Other grades will test this week as the school year ends. Ed Nelson and family visited Joe Nelson home in Washington. Mrs CC W Walker and sons Merle and Charles visited Ed Nelson home Monday evening.
After Keota high school's junior-senior banquet and downtown dance, a Chevrolet car carrying several youths veered off the road about five miles east of Sigourney. The vehicle reportedly somersaulted three times as brakes were jammed, throwing all occupants from the car and injuring them.
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