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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

3

Eastern Star Group Meeting Planned in Muscatine

A group meeting of the Eastern Star will be held next Thursday in Muscatine after a family potluck supper at the Masonic Temple. Members from Washington are expected, led by Mrs Mozelie Russell of Winfield, with Mrs Zear Hinshaw named associate matron and Mrs Minnie Maxwell as page. Harrison Dodder chaired last evening’s dinner. guest Johanna Peterson of Princeton, Illinois attended.

Eastern Star Muscatine Masonic Temple Washington Mozelie Russell Winfield Zear Hinshaw Minnie Maxwell Harrison Dodder Johanna Peterson Princeton, Il

Trousseau Shower for Elizabeth Rees Before May Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Rees was honored at a theater party and trousseau shower last evening hosted by Mrs. James Schmoeller and Miss Irene Schianbusch. Twelve guests attended the State theater event and a home reception with pink and white decorations and miniature bridal couples on the table. Favors featured wedding bells and an umbrella bridal arrangement hung from the chandelier.

Elizabeth Rees William Shannon Trousseau James Schmoeller Irene Schianbusch State Theater

Birthday greetings from Ainsworth and beyond

Mrs. Raymond Patterson celebrates a birthday today along with Lewis Coon and daughter Bula Mae of Ainsworth. Miss Althea Montgomery of the junior college faculty also has a birthday, as does Mrs. Blanche Endicott from Ainsworth. Mrs. P. H. Lowry near New Haven observes her birthday, while Frank Schneider and Dave Livingston, now in Chicago, share the day.

Lewis Coon Bula Mae Ainsworth Althea Montgomery P. H. Lowry New Haven Joes Frank Schneider Dave Livingston Chicago

Potluck Dinner at Country Club Draws Thirty Guests

Potluck dinner for members and families at the Country Club last evening featured four tables of bridge. Mrs J O Sexton won high score among women and H R Rohwedder of Harper won for men. Red tulips decorated the dining table and about thirty people attended. Mrs Clara Riley of Kansas City Mo was an out of town guest. Another potluck is planned for next Thursday at 6 30 in the clubhouse.

Country Club J. O. Sexton H. R. Rohwedder Harper Clara Riley Kansas City Mo

Mrs Dunbar Describes California Trip to Walnut Women

Mrs Glenn Dunbar spoke on her journey to California at the Walnut Woman's Club meeting held yesterday afternoon in Mrs Howard Miller's home. Guests included Mrs Byers, her daughter Miss Sadie Davidson, and Mrs Harvey Meek. Hosts assisted with refreshments. members then held their plant exchange.

Glenn Dunbar California Walnut Wowman's Club Howard Miller Byers Sadie Davidson Harvey Meek Clay Humston Meek Miss Davidson

Seven Guests Attend H. J. Meeting at Jans Shella Home

Seven guests joined fourteen members and several children at the HA J Inb meeting Thursday afternoon held at Mrs. Jans Shella home. Guests included Mrs. Glenn Miller Mrs. Martha Olson Mrs. Fisher Mr. George Shalla Miss Helen Shalla Miss Jean Kern and Virginia McCombs. The afternoon featured needlework and refreshments. The next meeting, June 3, will be in the homes of Mrs. Jesse Shalla.

HA. J. Inb Jans Shella Glenn Miller Martha Olson Fisher George Shalla Helen Shalla Jean Kern Virginia McCombs Jesse Shalla

Ladies Aid Society Votes for Building Fund Contribution

During the St. Paul Evangelical Ladies Aid meeting Rev Carl Klein led devotionals. The group approved a ninety dollar donation to the church building fund. A flower exchange and quilting filled the afternoon. Amelia Bear and Tillie Lunine served refreshments. Twelve members and one guest attended Lisyd Little.

St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Carl Klein Amelia Bear Tillie Lunine Lisyd Little

Daniel Boone Elected to Hall of Fame in 19

Pioneer Daniel Boone was elected to the Hall of Fame in 19 with his historic frontier legacy noted. His selection places him among notable explorers and early American frontiersmen recognized for lasting contributions to settlement and national identity.

Daniel Boone Hall of Fame

Christian Science Church Services May 16 Observed

The Church of Christ, Scientist invites mortals and immortals to a lesson sermon on May 16. Golden text from Romans urges living in spirit not flesh. Services include Bible study, communion, worship, Christian Endeavor, and evening service with Pastor Vernon H. Carter.

Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy God

Sabbath School and Evening Sermon by Dr A Owen

9 45 Sabbath school led by Clarence Logan superintendent 10 45 preaching by Dr A Owen morning and evening subject Journeys to Spain this morning 6 30 Young Peoples meeting 7 30 Evening service God and Shoestrings Special music includes Morning Organ prelude Springtime Anthem Oh Taste and See Organ postlude etc Director Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Harvey feature music acts by Geo Stewart and Clark portions of the service schedule with various anthems and postludes.

Clarence Logan A. Owen Spain Young Peoples Meeting Owen Eueecciwd Brewer Thompxins Marehe —Gante Culver Geo. Stewart Niees Heyser

Pentecost Events At Lutheran Church Highlight Weekend

Sunday school and Bible class for all ages 9 30 to 10 50, Divine worship. Pentecost festival Sunday focusing on the Holy Ghost. Evening social Friday May 2 features plays by Ladies Aid and Walther League hymns. Baptismal service expected, Luther Day Rally at Cedar Rapids with speakers Dr Walter A Maier and Dr Haentzchel at the Coliseum. large choirs and congregational participation. Pastor Theodore C Melbolim invites all to attend.

Pentecost Christan Church Jesus Ladies’ Aid Leo Pros Aubrey Ostrus Walther League John Newton Cedar Rapids Walter A. Maier Lutheran Hour At & Pm Haentzechel Valparaiso University Ceder Rapids Theodore C. Melbolim

Pentecost Observed as Birthday of Christian Church

Church notes that next Sunday marks Pentecost widely called the church birthday. The passage recalls Peter's sermon on the first Pentecost when three thousand people were baptized and joined the faith.

Christan Church Seog Peter

Church Services and Music Program Featuring Sermons and Choir

The church schedules a 9:30 Sunday school led by Jesse R Busby with nursery care. Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon The Unrealized Logic of the Church. Evening service at 7 30 includes The Science and Art of Prayer with organ prelude Entree and a range of anthems and offertories. Edna M Klein plays the organ with Miss Lois Humble leading the Young People's Forum at 6 30.

Jesse R. Busby Lois Humble Dubois Roy Fineh Staine Milo T. Sorden

Workers for World Peace served by 6:15 senior and youth groups

The piece lists a 6:15 Senior Society led by David Pearson and a 6:15 Young Ladies Bible Study with Miss Anna Scott as teacher. Music includes organ preludes, Alleluia, Deep River, Dawn, Softly and Tenderly, O Holy Bread, The Lord is My Shepherd, and March by Meyerbeer, directed by Mrs. Henry Shields with F. W. Eastwood as minister.

Workers For World Peace David Pearson Young Ladies Bible Study Group Anna Scott Holden Offertory Ruth Miner D. Carter K. Carrs G. Conard Burleigh Jenkins Law

Army of the Lord Missionary Sunday service plan

Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 40 am, morning worship, missionary Sunday with topic The Army of the Lord. Crusaders meet at 6 20 pm followed by Evangelistic service at 7 30 pm with special program. Rev W V Stevens is pastor.

Army of the Lord Crusaders Church of Jesus Christ W. V. Stevens

Renew Your Acquaintance With God At Local Church

A church notices call parishioners to restore their early faith with mother’s God and religion. Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:45 on the topic True Greatness, youth meeting at 6:40, evening service at 7:20 led by the young men’s gospel team, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 under Minister Carstensen.

Young Peoples Carstensen

St Pauls Evangelical Wallington Sunday Service Notice

Confirmation will welcome five young people into active church membership at 10 45 am after a 9 30 am Sunday school at St Pauls Evangelical Wallington. Pastor Carl W Klein invites all members and friends to attend.

Wallington Carl W. Klein

A. M. E. Sunday Services Notice

The Rev Berry announces Sunday school at 9 55 am worship at 11 am and the A C C EF league meeting at 5 30 pm all are invited to attend these services. Pastor Rev Berry leads the congregation.

Rev. Berry

Bible School and Worship Schedule Noted

Morning worship at 9:30 AM led by Superintendent Ver Non Witting with sermon themes on How to receive the blessing. Evening service at 7:30 PM titled Enjoying our work. Christian Endeavor meets at 5:00 PM led by Wanda Custer with topic to be announced.

Bible Schoo Vernon Witting Christian Endeavor Intermediate Society Wanda Custer

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Service and Bible School

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church invites all ages to Bible school at 10:00 A. M. and divine worship at 11:00 A. M. A missionary offering will be taken for Velma Booth’s work in China. C. E. Strong, Pastor.

Prairie Flower Baptist Velma Booth China C. E. Strong

Valley Sunday Services Canceled For Confirmation

No morning services at Valley church Sunday due to confirmation at Washington. Pastor Carl W. Kiain leads Sunday school service as planned.

If Am Valley Washington Carl W. Kiain

Sunday Worship Schedule With Speakers and Choir

At 10 a m Sunday school follows with 11 a m talk by Mrs A W McBlain. A special worship service features a women’s group and choir numbers. Evening programs include 7 p m Epworth League and 8 p m union service.

A. W. McBlain Epworth League

Parsonage Bible Class and Prayer Service Invited

The U P church invites all without a church home to Wednesday mid week Bible class and prayer service at the Parsonage at 8 p m. Come thou with us and we will do thee good. A W McBlain, pastor.

U. P. Church A. W. McBlain

W Chester Baptist and U P Bible School Service Times

W Chester Baptist and U P Bible School at 10 Morning worship and sermon at 11 Theme Christian Testimony Evening worship at 8 Sermon by Rev Mr McBlain Cordial invitation to all to this union service

Mr. McBlain

Bible School and Church Night Schedule Update

Bible school lectures at 10 A M include Be on time and Worship with a sermon on The Ascension Day. Baccalaureate at 7 30 P M features The Place of Religion in Life. Regular church night drew fair attendance despite rain with strong readings and music. Next regular night June 9.

Bible School

Crawfordsville Church Services and Meetings

Sunday school at 11 hosted by Mrs Alma Johnston superintendent and 12 15 preaching by Dr F W Fastwood. On Thursday at 2 o clock the diasionary society meets with Miss Olive Moors led by Miss Elizabeth Davis.

Alma Johnston F. W. Fastwood Diasionary Society Olive Moors Elizabeth Davis

United Presbyterian Sabbath School Program

Mrs. Ida Wooley serves as superintendent for the morning session of the United Presbyterian Sabbath school. The day includes morning worship with a sermon by the pastor. At 6 30 P M the program features a discussion led by Clarence Davis and Donald E Zimmerman under the minister.

United Presbyterian A. M Ida Wooley Clarence Davis Donald E. Zimmerman

Humility and Reality Check in Proportion Talk

A short reflection explores humility as a grounded sense of reality and proportion, emphasizing modest self-view and balanced perspective in daily life. It contrasts ego with measured judgment, urging practical awareness and restraint in actions and decisions.

Coppock School Plans Friday Evening Play

Coppock school children will present a play on the school lawn Friday at 7 30 p m with a hot lunch to follow. Neighbors and friends are invited to enjoy the small town event as families visit and share the evening in Coppock Iowa.

Coppock Schoo Coppock John Merchant Lois Burlington Gleede Dold Jake Christner Herald Wm. McKune C. G. Riley Mt. Pleasant A. A. Carlson Galesburg Ll Carlson Cold Bros Charles Davison Eugene Mann Rome Jean Donald John Mann Glen Simpson A. L. Zilhman William Phillips Katherine Dr. Fear Sigourney Ella Merchant Everette Pine Benton Frank Manning Gleede Evelyn Iowa City Emma Merrick Pleasant Roy Davison Dale Bain Leroy Sherm Watson Town City Wm. Widmer

Family visits and festival trips noted in Iowa line

The text records the Wayland and Miller families spending Sunday with Fred Edwards in Crawfordsville. Everette and Russell Davison attended a music festival in Iowa City and visited their sister Mrs. Sherm Watson.

Wayland Harry Miller Crawfordsville Fred Edwards Everette and Russell Davison Iowa City Sherm Watson

German Month Names Of The Old Calendar List

The ancient German names for the twelve months are given as Har tung for January Hornung for February Lenzing for March Ostermond for April Maien for May Brachet for June Hew ert for July Ernting for August Scheiding for September Gilbhart for October Neblung for November and Jul mond for December.

Hartung Hornung Lenzing Ostermond Maien Brachet Hewert Ernting Scheiding Gilbhart Neblung Julmond

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