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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1938

Page

3

Juniors Honor 38 Seniors in St. Mary's Hall

Riverside May 20 the junior class hosted the senior class at St. Marys High School in St. Marys Hall. The event featured scarlet and silver, a U shaped tablescape with flowers and candles, and a program led by toast mistress Lutheria Yeggy. Senior class officers were named and the group announced Mary Immaculate as patron with Build For Character Not for Fame as motto.

Riverside St. Mary's High School St. Mary's Hall Bernard Jacobsmeier Lutheria Yeggy Ave Marie LeRoy Schnuebelen Wesley Pogge Francis Quinn Marjorie Kron Velma Rotenburger Bernice Libenguth Rita Shradel Alicia Leney Our Fathers Miriam Heitzman Mary Pogge Jeannetta Swift Martha Dautreman Mary Bulger Donald Hotka Richard Kron Monsignor Jacobsmeier Jeanetta Swift Frances Klein Mary Waldschmidt Luthiera Yegr- RY Frances Quinn Mary Immaculate

Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups Week Ahead

Friday Rebekah regular meeting at I. C. O. F. hall in the evening. Saturday W R C meeting at 2 30 p m at the G A R hall. Monday Vandcraft sect 8 potluck dinner at 6 30 p m Methodist church basement. Bring dish to pass. DeMolay meeting 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. Tuesday Booster plus luncheon at American Home 1 p m honoring April June birthdays. U P Woman's Missionary Society 7 30 p m at church. Heizhta P T A special meeting with B J Lambert 7 30 p m at school. Lambert to inspect building at 4 p m.

Rebekah I. C. O. F. Hall G. A. R. Hall Methodist Church Masonic Temple Bert Dill E. E. Stutsman U. P. Woman's Missionary Society Heizhta P. T. A B. J. Lambert W. Cene Wena Gs School Lambert

Luncheon Planned for Country Club Women

A guest day luncheon is planned for next Thursday afternoon at the Country Club. Hosts are Mrs. Von C. Bell and Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. Reservations by Tuesday are requested. plates are fifty cents. Call Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Bostwick to reserve.

Country Club von C. Bell B. F. Bostwick, Jr

Many Happy Returns List Gathers Birthday Wishes

Mrs. Darrell L. Ross leads a group on the Many Happy Returns list for today. Others celebrating include J. T. King of Crawfordsville Minnie Crile of Brighton Kenneth Schirmer J. B. Renoux Marie Wolf and Bud Fields marking their birthdays today.

Darrell L. Ross J. T. King Crawfordsville Minnie Crile Brighton Kenneth Schirmer J. B. Renoux

American Home Luncheon Plans Next Tuesday

The American Home section 2 will host a covered dish luncheon next Tuesday at 1 p m at Mrs. E. E. Stutsman’s home. The committee provides rolls and coffee. members should bring a covered dish and table service. All members should wear house dresses. a program follows the luncheon.

American Home Department E. E. Stutsman

Maude Hott Feted by Chapter J P E B O in Washington

Chapter J P E B O honored Maude Hott who plans to move to Chicago at a social gathering hosted by Mrs W L Alcorn after a business meeting. Twenty three members and two guests attended as garden tulips decorated the Alcorn home. Chapter president Mrs P N Etter reported on the state P R E O convention at Sioux City.

Maude Hott Washington Chicago W. L. Alcorn Alcorm Alma Brindley Florence Kent P. N. Etter P. RE. O Sioux City

Committees Announced for Patriotic Talks at Washington Schools

Washington school committees to visit elementary sites May 24 through May 26 to discuss Memorial Day and its meaning. Notables include Rev J Fredmund Mrs Will Dupuis Dr Arthur Atack and Rev Carl W Klein among others. Organized annually by local women's patriotic groups led by Florence Hout.

Washington J. Fredmund Will Dupuis Will Sickles Carol Forgey Everett Burham George Birney St. James C. C. Wilson C. W. McLaughlin Florence Hout Nondas Richardson Juanita Mathers Fred Stewart Lincoln F. W. Fastwood Julia Cavender Hugh McCleery A. B. Schmoeller Jane Page J. W. McBurney A. E. Baldrige Women's Patriotic Organizations J. C. Boice Womrn Relief Corps Gsbore

W C T U Meeting Honors Mothers at Bauer Home

West Chester report notes ten members present at the W C T U gathering held at Mrs. Fred Bauer home. A new member, Mrs. R C Ferguson, joined the group. Guests included Mrs. Platt Hicks and others as the program led by Mrs. A W McBlain featured several active participants and concluded with a Mother’s Day tea.

West Chester Fred Bauer R. C. Ferguson Platt Hicks Walter Bauer Abbie Bayer Bert Rittenhouse David Bauer A. W. McBlain Lloyd Bauer Sarah Pollock Lou Bauer Nellie Scearey MecBlain

Mrs. Leo Sueppel Hosts C D A Social Meeting

Mrs. Leo Sueppel welcomed twelve Cath Daughters of America members and guest Mrs. W. P. Barth at her home. Bridge played at two tables with Agnes Wheelan winning high score. travel prizes went to Alice Lukavsky Jow and Catherine Shalla. Barth received guest prize. Refreshments followed. new officers to be installed Friday May 27.

Leo Sueppel Catholic Daughters of America W. P. Barth Agnes Wheelan Alice Lukavsky Jow Catherine Shalla Barth

Tatapochon Camp Fire elects officers in after school meeting

The Tatapochon group of Camp Fire girls elected Sara Lou Miller president, Mary Voorhees vice president, Adeline Duea secretary, and Elizabeth Meek treasurer at a meeting held yesterday after school at the Harvey Meek home. Mrs George Dowell led the session followed by song and two games. Evelyn Meek and Elaine Thomassen passed candy to the girls. Another meeting is set for next Thursday after school.

Tatapochon Camp Fire Girls Harvey Meek Sara Lou Miller Mary Voorhees Adeline Duea Elizabeth Meek George Dowell Evelyn Meek Elaine Thomassen

Knights of Pythias Meeting and Picnic

Knights of Pythias announce a Monday gathering with esquire rank work and a picnic supper at 6 A.M. at Living Lake. Members are asked to bring two dishes and sandwiches for the program on the last day of school.

Knights of Pythias Living Lake

Abigail Adams Hung Clothes in the East Room

Historical note reports Abigail Adams used the White House East Room to air dry clothes, illustrating domestic life in the early presidency. The unusual practice highlights everyday routines within the presidential residence.

White House Adams Abigail

Guaranteed Relief for Acid Stomach Adla Tablets

Adla Tablets claim quick relief for acid stomach pains between meals indigestion and heartburn due to excess acidity. If not satisfied, money is refunded. Geo L McDaniel, Druggist.

Geo. L. McDaniel

Bible School and Worship Services At South Iowa Avenue Church

The Presbyterian Bible School schedules classes for all ages with morning worship at 10 45 and evening services at 7 30. Christian Endeavor 6 15 features Phyllis Crayne on inner purity. music by organists and soloists. Christian Science Lesson Sermons reference Psalms 42 11 and cites Mary Baker Eddy texts. Sabbath school 9 45 and forums on church profit making and profiteering run Sunday evenings led by W M Nichol Jr with questions invited.

Bible School John Applegate Christian Endeavor Society Phyllis Crayne Batiste Nace Wilp Weld Iowa Avenue Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Oddy Jesus Peter Y. P. GC. U. Society Wm. M. Nichol, Jr Gee Rogers one _ Petrie Mable Livingston Offertoire Capocci Ae Williams Ruth Stewart Ralph Kleese Bach Lorenz

A. M. E. Sunday Schedule With Guest Evangelist

The A. M. E. church program lists Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m with a sermon by Pastor W M Berry on the subject Heaven's De cree Mrs Julia Smith an evangelist from Davenport will assist in services.

Julia Smith Davenport W. M. Berry

Living with Jesus Hymn and Sunday Schedule

Church of Christ schedule for next Lord's Day lists 9:45 Bible School 10:45 Communion and worship with sermon Salvation in Jesus Only 6:30 Christian Endeavor 7:30 Evening worship sermon Living with Jesus C A Nicholson supt Mrs W H Carter organist and junior church director Vernon H Carter pastor

Jesus Earth Christ C. A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Vernon H. Carter

Foursquare Gospel Community Services Schedule

Foursquare Gospel Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m for all ages Morning worship includes a sermon titled The Lord s Beauty Parlor Crusader at 6 15 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with text ALL Aboard Special music follows Midweek services Tuesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible study Friday 7 30 p m Sermon Everybody welcome Pastor W J Stevens leads the church activities and invites all to attend.

W. J. Stevens

Ethiopian Refugee Lecture at United Presbyterian Church

Dr Malaku B Bayen personal physician to Emperor Haile Selassie I will present a motion picture lecture on Ethiopia at the United Presbyterian Church. The event is on Wednesday May 25 at 8 00 P M with a free will offering for Ethiopian refugees and a men’s pot luck supper at 6 30 P M. Dr Bayen will speak to the men after the supper and all men are urged to attend.

Malaku B. Bayen

St Pauls Evangelical Washington Service Agenda

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

Washington Carl W. Klein

Installation Service At Local Baptist Church

Officers and Bible School workers urged to attend a morning worship with an installation service and sermon. Public invited to Sunday services including Bible school at 9 30, morning worship at 11, and an evening program featuring sermons, music, and special selections led by Rev. Fredmund and local organists.

Bible School C. W. Long Lloyd Fredmund

Aldersgate 200th Anniversary Observed at Methodist Churches

Thousands of churches in America mark John Wesley’s Aldersgate anniversary with services at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dr. Arthur Atack preaches on spiritual legacy and Man, God’s Partner using 40 colored slides. Nursery care available. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m.

Aldersgate John Wesley America Methodist Church Arthur Atack Epworth Atack Nevin Solo Roy Finch

Organ recital program at local church

Organ postlude Blow Ye The Trumpet and Wesley Edson prelude Jesus Lover of My Soul. Wesley Holbrook Male Quartet performs Offertory Londonderry Air. SCKohmann Organ responds Scottish Traditional Melody. Arthur Atack Minister. Mrs. Lewis Warren Director of Music. Edna M. Klein Organist.

Wesley-Edson Jesus Wesley Holbrook Londonderry Air Sckohmann Arthur Atack Lewis Warren Edna M. Klein

Ascension Day Service and Rally At Local Church

Sunday school at 9 30 A M and divine worship at 10 30 A M with sermon on Lord Teach Us to Pray. Ascension Day sermon at 8 P M on The Joy of the Ascension. Walther League Rally Sunday 2 45 P M in Wellman high school. Fellowship evening Friday June 3 with Its Worth It drama at church led by Pastor Theodore C Meibohm.

Jesus Heaven Walther League Southeastern Iowa Wellman Theodore C. Meibohm

Country churches serve community needs and invite worship

The article stresses the unique role of the church in meeting people's needs. It calls the community to attend next Lord's day with 9 45 worship and communion and 10 45 Bible school led by Vernon U W Carter, pastor, and Howard Renn as superintendent.

Pentecost Sermon at Bible School and Church

The Baptist church schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on Pentecost titled What Menn eth This. At 7 p.m. the subject is How My Church Serve the Kingdom. Ladies Aid meets at the church Thursday. Rev. Fred Sharpe is pastor.

Bible School Y. PC Ladies Aid Fred Sharpe

Union church services changes announced

West Chester United Presbyterian and Baptist Federated Bible school meet at 10 AM. There will be no preaching service at the 11 o'clock hour. The union evening service will be held at the Methodist church.

West Chester

Prairie Plower Baptist Weekly Schedule

Bible school at 10:00 A M with sermon from Mark 12 13 34 at 11:00 A M gospel service titled Three Regions of a Man s Life Community Bible class at 7 30 P M reading Revelation 4 6 led by C E Strong pastor.

Prairie Plower Baptist C. E. Strong

Valley Sunday School and Worship Schedule

Valley offers Sunday school at 10 00 A M and morning worship at 11 15 A M Pastor Carl W Klein leads the services.

ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley

Crawfordsville Churches Sunday schedule announced

Sunday school starts at 10. KE L Conry is superintendent. Morning service at 1. Sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Sunday place to be announced. N F Chapman is the pastor.

KE. L. Conry Christian Endeavor N. F. Chapman

Sabbath School and Worship Schedule at Local Church

Mrs Ida Wooley serves as superintendent for the Sabbath school. Morning worship features a sermon on Our Father in Heaven. Evening service at 6 30 p m. continues church activities under the weekly program.

Ida Wooley

Church announces union services and lessons

Leader Maude Barnes presides at 7 30 p m union service with sermon on Hallowing Gods Name Mrs Lease leads Wednesday prayer meeting N G Webster pastor Union church notices emphasize community worship and study sessions

Lease Clases

Church Schedule and Epworth League Event

Church school at 10 J W Rich superintendent worship service at 11 Epworth League meeting at 6 30 p m Union service at United Presbyterian Church E E Voss pastor.

The United Presbyterian Church E. E. Voss

Rev G E Heidel Visits Brighton Friends in May Record

Brighton reports Rev G E Heidel of Vaughn Mississippi visiting local friends and preaching at the Methodist church Sunday morning. Various townspeople and visitors are listed with social calls and weekend visits across the area.

G. E. Heidel Vaughn, Miss Brighton Rhua Helmick Vaughn Mississippi Methodist Church Lamont Williams Des Moines Williams Veteran's Hospital Carl Kirchner Ottumwa Faris Don Hayes Joan Wayland Harold Stephens Mt. Pleasant Ed Shepherd Lone Tree Home Marian Coffin Lone Tree Leland Horton Edgar Wise Marjorie Wise Vera Horton Jeannette Horton Dorothy McCreedy Frieda McNeese Frieda Day Marjorie Beauchamp Esther Buzzard Oral Koch Ralph Frazey Sioux City Clarence Dayton J. F. Frain West Point

Cy Bush Improves Farm Occupied by Plecker Family

Cy Bush works on Doyle Plecker farm building a shed tiling and planning new fencing. Sunday visit by J. W. Longer and family marks grandfather Longer's 89th birthday. Carpenters shingle Maurice Libe’s house while Spencer Reed drives a new V-8 with Bill Bell doing plowing work.

Cy Bush Mrs. Plecker Wm. C. Longer Gray Doyle Plecker Mr. Bush J. W. Longer Jack Longer Walter Longer Maurice Libe Spencer Reed

Orville Hradek Selected as Next Year’s School Teacher

The article notes Orville Hradek will teach next year at the Nira school. He was in Washington on business Monday. A local family, the Rhoades, moved to the Whetstone property. Mr and Mrs James Hanley attended a Scotland homecoming.

Orville Hradek Nira J. B. Hanley NRA Hradek Washington Rhoades Whetstine James Hanley Scotland Marcil Barrett Ray Rowe Bill Hradek Will Eckerman

Hubbard Glacier Named for Gardiner Green Hubbard

Hubbard Glacier in Alaska bears the name of Gardiner Green Hubbard, founder and first president of the National Geographic Society, reflecting his pivotal role in the institution.

Hubbard Alaska Gardiner Green Hubbard National Geographic Society

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