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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1949

Page

3

Calendar notices of events for local schools and clubs

Notices list events for Friday and Saturday including school meetings dessert supper bring weiners buns and a dish to pass. Senior class bake sale at Skeleas store Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic Temple D A V meeting Memorial service time noted Drama department May dinner Girls softball practice Rainbow Girls K P hall Garden department meeting canceled American Home II luncheon Handcraft II Pythian Sisters school of instruction EK P hath initiation YWCA mixers swimming gym games knitting leathercraft sewing

D.A.V Legion Hall W. H. McConnell, Jr Lincoln School Rainbow Masonic Temple Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society Lulu Cherry Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall E. E. Stutsman T. C. Davies Pythian Sisters School of Instruction YWCA Ywca Room

Birthday Salute Notables Mark Dates Across Crawfordsville

Mrs. Ben Holt observes her fourth birthday today along with Mrs. A R Ledger Donna Rae Cave Charlie Schamp Edward Kauffman KK J Orris of Crawfordsville and Billy Gray in a local celebration.

Ben Holt A. R Ledger Donna Rae Cave Charlie Schamp Edward Kauffman Kk. J. Orris Crawfordsville Billy Gray

Meaning of Mark 13 across forty denominations

Dr Foreman argues for common ground on Mark 13 focusing on divine judgment and personal accountability. He notes uncertainty about exact timing, urges watchfulness, and asserts God alone is final judge of motives and outcomes, with judgments both earthly and eternal.

Jesus God

Highland Social Club Hosts Plant and Bulb Exchange

Members met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Elmer Steele's home for a plant and bulb exchange. Mrs. Delbert Johnson attended as a guest. Seventeen members were present and several contests were held.

Highland Social Club Elmer Steele Delbert Johnson

Devotional Readings From Scripture and Thessalonians

A brief devotional noting Ark 13 14 3 9 and unreadal reading of First Thessalonians 5 1 11. The passage contrasts readiness and vigilance with daily living and encourages encouragement and sober living.

Thessalonians

Community Club Hosts Share June Meeting Details

The report notes remarks by Eula Mae Coon and Mrs. Floyd Martin. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. The June hostess will be Mrs Earl Steele.

Eula Mae Coon Floyd Martin Earl Steele

Church of the Lutheran Hour Worship May 15

The Church of the Lutheran Hour invites all to Divine worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon “The Comfort of Jesus Words A Little While” and Sunday school at noon. Catechumen class meets Saturday at 9:30 a.m. May board meeting Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Music features Friml Anthem and Hark Hark My Soul postlude.

3Rd Ave. N 2Nd St. Bi Church of the Lutheran Hour Loon Geo A. Koch Rudolf Friml Css Elecad Carver Wendell Rider

Immanuel Lutheran Holds Sunday Worship and Sermon

Immanuel Lutheran at West Jefferson and South Iowa Ave invites parishioners to 10:30 a.m. divine worship with a sermon on Creation continued. The service lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and is led by Pastor H. J. Anger.

Immanuel’s West Jefferson South Iowa Ave H. J. Anger

Church Notice Promotes Multiple Services and Drama

The Church of Nazarene lists Sunday school at 4 45 a m supervised by Mrs Goldie Gault and morning worship at 11 a m The temperance drama At the Bar of Justice is to be shown at the Christian church A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m Transportation numbers are provided The Washington church holds services on the first and third Sundays at 11 00 a m Mt Pleasant church on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 00 p m Rev E A London is pastor and Rev Luther Jolson leads the youth program

Goldie Gault A.m Dorothy Dickey NYPS Christian Church Bar of Justice M. L BF. Gieselman Gieselman Luther Jolson Washington Church Mt. Pleasant Chure E. A. London

Masses and service times at the church

The schedule lists Masses at seven and ten o’clock with the ten o’clock service described as the high wass. Rev H J Cororan is the pastor.

H. J. Cocoran

Seventh Day Adventists Sermon at 3 P M on Sabbath

The Seventh Day Adventists meet at CN. 5th Ave with Sabbath school at 2 PM and a sermon at 3 PM led by Pastor Paul Whitlow. The notice names the denomination and location.

St Pauls Evangelical Reformed Activities Schedule

The St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Washington lists Sunday school at 1 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. with sermon What Have You Done. A Youth Rally is set for 2 p.m. in Peace FE Reformed church. An Iowa Temperance League play features local talent with Milo J. Phillipi as pastor.

Washington Peace FE. & R. Church of Rock Island Spain Christian Church Iowa Temperance League Milo J. Phillipi Peace BE E. Echurch Milo J. Phillips

Sunday church services and guest preacher noted

Dr H C Schneider a visitor from the Iowa synod will preach at morning worship with Westminster fellowship at 6 PM. Union prayer service midweek with Bible hour and various musical selections led by Doris McCutcheon and Edith Shields. Wm J Grossheimm serves as pastor.

H. C. Schneider Synod of Iowa Westminster Fellowship

Mortals and Immortals Lesson for May 15 1949

Christian Science churches schedule 9:45 morning worship 10:44 youth fellowship 6:00 p m union services. The lesson sermon theme Mortals and Immortals presents scriptures from the Bible and Science and Health. The text discusses immortality as God’s reflection and man’s relation to infinite Mind with cited verses from Jeremiah and Corinthians.

Christian Science Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Jacob Israel God

Church Schedule and Evening Services with Sermons

The notice lists a Sunday church program with 9:45 a.m. church school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship including preludes and offertory pieces, and 7:30 p.m. evening worship with a baptismal service. It also notes a 5 p.m. youth fellowship, 6:50 p.m. devotional, Monday potluck at 6:30 p.m. and weekly midweek study, Thursday choir rehearsal at 7:50 p.m.

Benson - Walter Postlude Baptist Youth Fellowship

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Conference Notice

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites worship at 4 30 am Bible school 10 45 am and morning worship 7 30 pm There is no evening service to allow attendance at the Bible and Missionary Conference at 10 pm Wednesday Prayer and Praise to be led by pastor Paul H White

Bible School Bible and Missionary Conference Prairie Flower Baptist Sharch Paul H. White

Sabbath Schedule at Basil G McBee Church

Sabbath services listed for the Basil G McBee church include Bible school at 10:00, Morning worship at 11:00 with the theme Faith, Young People's meeting at 6:30, and Evening service at 7:00 led by Pastor Basil G McBee.

Basil G. McBee

Church Services and Dramatic Event at Local Methodist and Christian Churches

Morning worship at 9 45 with Dr Miller preaching on Making the Best of What You Have. WSCS officers installation and Methodist Youth Fellowship at 2 00. Dramatic production At the Bar of Justice at the Christian Church at 8 00. Organ preludes and postlude by Edne M Klein and John L Yousting. Behold How Good and Joyful a Thing Pearl Duet Audrey Steele Louise Wilcox. Music by Roma Wendell Baker. Ministerial leaders Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith. Director Elouise R Sorden.

Miller WSCS Methodist Youth Fellowship Bar of Justice Christian Church a _ Debussy Edne M. Klein John L. Yousling Pearl Audrey Steele Louise Wilcox Schreiner Roma Wendell Baker Gee _ Harris Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith John L. Yousting Elouise R. Sorden

At The Bar of Justice Drama Set For Local Church

A court drama titled At The Bar of Justice will be presented by a local cast at the Christian church. The service will feature morning organ preludes and hymns, with evening offerings and special music. George Kerr is pastor, Helen Harvey organist, Melvin Hill director of music.

Oreeker George Kerr Helen Harvey Melvin Hill

Living Lake notes celebrate town weddings and graduations

In Living Lake, May 12, residents congratulate Betty Drake who married James Moore and Marilyn Peiffer who wed Keith Wikoff. Frances Whisler and Jim Hudson plan June nuptials, while Patricia Brown and Beverly Crandall prepare for college and drama honors. Also reported are a beauty contest win by Martha Meyers, graduations for Patricia Brown and Beverly Palmer, a tractor delivery, and church events led by Milo J. Phillips with Daily Vacation Bible School plans for May 23-27.

R. J. Dawson Living Lake Betty Drake Harry Drake James Moore Des Moines Des Moine Betty Marilyn Peiffer Keith Wikoff Raymond Wikoff Brighton Marilyn Victor Peiffer Frances Whisler P. F. Whisler Jim Hudson Frances Clarice Meek California Patricia Brown Donald Brown Washington High School Cedar Falls Pat Beverly Crandall Washington Dorothy Walker Beverly Palmer John Palmer Living Lake School Martha Meyers Maurice Meyers Ken- Rene Studio Martha Homer Birney Richard Sioux City

Health Unit News Highlights School and Eating Establishment TB Screenings

A May and September effort by the County Tuberculosis Society offers X ray checks for school employees in Washington county. The program coincides with school health clinics, aims to curb tuberculosis in schools and eateries, and involves volunteers, P T A leaders, and nine named dentists across multiple schools. Over 100 rabies cases are reported in Iowa livestock this year, underscoring prevention needs.

Washington County The County Tuberculosis Society Eileen Jeffrey R.N Darrell Ross Wayne Marston Start Farm Bureau Health Therogram Krogmeier Kalona Stewart School Iowa

Sunday church schedule with adjusted evening service time

The Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 8:00 p.m. at Grace Hill church with a note the 8:00 p.m. time replaces 7:30. A children’s choir rehearsal is Monday at 4:15 p.m. and a teachers and officers meeting Monday evening at Clarence Rathmel’s home.

Clarence Rathmel Max Waterhouse Eugene Engel Grace Hill Church Ladies’ Aid Chas. Mayer Washington Howard Mangold Arthur Peters

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics

Sunday school at 10 am on crisis teaching of Jesus. Public worship at 11 am with a sermon on Your Child and the School. Four high school graduates assist. readings by Audra O Connor. prayers by Edith Pfeifer. ushers James Clege and Quentin Jenkins. Choir anthem The King of Love My Shepherd Is. Memorial organ pieces by Mrs Larry Trotter. No MYF meeting at 6 pm.

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School James W. Clege Quentin Jenkins Audra O'Connor Edith M. Pfeifer Shelley

West Chester Church Services and WSCS Installations

West Chester churches schedule Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Sermons titled Gods Fellow Workers and The Line of Discovery. Newly elected WSCS officers to be installed at the morning service. Baccalaureate sermon for West Chester High School graduates listed.

Kenneth Cuddeback Faith Louise Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Jane Stephens WSCS West Chester High School Carol L. Richardson Kenneth W. Young Florence Marie Greiner Esther Allen Bauer Harold Nicola, Jr Virginia Marie Argo Marjorie €. Greiner

West Chester Federated Sabbath Services Observed

Sabbath morning worship at 11 a.m. led by John McDowell and Mrs J Werrman with Peggy McDowell at the piano. Mothers Day offering for Washington Home collected. Rural Life Sunday observed with a message and the bac calaureate service in the Methodist church. Social Circle meets Thursday afternoon.

West Chester John McDowell J. Werrman Peggy McDowell Washington Methodist Church

Crawfordsville Churches Schedule Vacation Bible School

Crawfordsville Methodist posts a schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m worship at 11 a.m Jr and Sr MYF at 7 p.m Baccalaureate at 8 p.m Union Vacation Bible School runs May 30 to June 12 incl classes for ages four through eighth grade Clifford Ott minister John McNeill superintendent

Crawfordsville

Federated Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The Sunday school gathers at 9 45 a m followed by morning worship at 10 00 a m Rev McIntyre from Washington will deliver the sermon A baccalaureate service is set for 8 00 p m.

Federated Presbyterian Sunday School Rev. McIntyre Washington

Sunday services and missionary meeting announced

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Robert Henderson with 11 a m sermon by Dr W T McIntyre of Washington Also the Missionary Society will meet May 19 at two o clock in the afternoon at the church

Federated Presbyterian Sunday School Robert Henderson W T. McIintyre Washington, Missionary Society

Miles Stout Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Miles Stout was discharged and brought home from the hospital last week, marking a step in recovery. He received medical care locally and is resting with family.

Miles Stout

West Chester WSCS Officers Installed on Sunday

In West Chester, the WSCS will install officers during the morning worship hour on Sunday May 15. Elected officers include Mrs. Robert Stephens president Mrs. Clark Bauer vice president Mrs. Clem Griffith recording secretary Mrs. Walter Duvall corresponding secretary Mrs. W Keith Stewart treasurer Mrs. Edgar Stewart secretary of missions Mrs. Walter Bauer secretary of local church activities Mrs R Vy Hike secretary of spiritual life Mrs Kenneth Cuddebeck secretary of student work Mrs Troy Foriash secretary of youth work Mrs Orville Griggs secretary of children's work Mrs Eldon Bauer secretary of literature Mrs Frank Kleese secretary of supplies Mrs R C Ferguson secretary of courtesies Mrs Ira Hough secretary of committee on the status of women and Mrs H P Dusenbery secretary of music.

Robert Stephens Clark Bauer Clem Griffith Walter Duvall W Keith Stewart Edgar Stewart Walter Bauer R Vy Hike Kenneth Cuddebeck Troy Foriash Orville Griggs Eldon Bauer Frank Kleese R. C. Ferguson Ira Hough Committee On the Status of Women H. PD. Dusenbery

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