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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1925

Page

6

Marriage of Misa Vernaida Johnson and Theron C Hanken

On May nineteenth at ten o'clock the marriage of Misa Vernaida Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Elam west of town and Theron C Hanken son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hanken near Wesley Iowa took place Rev Herman Mathews pastor of Wesley Methodist church presided The couple will reside on a farm near Wesley Iowa after June first The event was followed by a social evening and many friends extended congratulations

Misa Vernaida Johnson S. Elam West of Town Theron C. Haneen Carl Ilanesen Near Wesley Henm Raymond Hanken Tey Wesley Iowa

National Air Transport Inc forms to run New York Chicago line

The National Air Transport Inc a new agency with 10 million capitalization plans a New York to Chicago air service with night departures at 9 30 p m arriving in Chicago about 5 a m The service will be passenger free and will use a radio directed network Colonel Paul Henderson will resign August 1 to become general manager of the line The initial route focuses on the eastern corridor with Chicago as the hub and future expansion to the south and west planned

Associated Press Chicago New York National Air Transport Inc Paul Henderson Secon Air Trial Huby

Dennis J. Murphy Sanity Trial Opens In Iowa District Court

Elkader lawyer Daniel D. Murphy testifies as first witness on cross examination for the state in the insanity hearing of his brother Dennis J. Murphy of Waukon, accused of forgery and embezzlement. The witness described a long decline, hospital observations, and disturbing delusions while defense seeks to prove feigned insanity.

Cresco Daniel D. Murphy Elkader Atute Board of Education Dennis J. Murphy Waukon Withel Murphy Emile Murphy Dennis Pschopathic Iowa City Denis Wis Mr. Murphy Town City John Seneff Mason City D. J. Murphy

Americans Cross Border to Sample New Canadian Beer

Report from Windsor and Detroit describes Ontario’s new beer law allowing beer in licensed hotels and restaurants only. Americans visited Windsor to sample beer, with crowds and high spending. many women drank and hotel profits surged.

Dorder Ontario Sam Wheeler Detroit Windsor Windseg Nickle T.A.M

Church Announcements and Union Service Plans

The Presbyterian church outlines Bible school worship and society times. Evening plans include a Methodist Episcopal high school baccalaureate and union service with a music program led by Mrs. J. E. Ream and Maurine Klaughlin. Next Sabbath preaches Rev. H. S. Atchison of New Brighton. Lord's Supper observed after morning service. All welcome.

Presbterian Bible School H. S. Atchison New Brighton A. M. Malcolm

Bible School and Services Notice

The text invites all members to Bible School at 9 45 and welcomes others to attend. Communion and sermon occur at 11 00 with open attendance. Evening preaching is canceled for the High School Senior Baccalaureate. Frank W. Sutton Minister.

Frank W. Sutton

Church Activities and Baccalaureate Sermon Announced

The Church School holds 9:30 a m worship and 11:00 a m service with no evening meeting due to High School graduation. Rev F W Fastwood will preach the baccalaureate at the Methodist church. B Y P U meets promptly and Miss Edna Messer leads the study on China’s Challenge to Christianity. Memorial service planned at First U P church with Boy Scouts attending from the Court House. John D Kern pastor.

China U. P Court House

Morning Service Promises Soul and Body Theme

Morning service at 11 a.m. focusing on the theme "Soul and Body" with a golden text from Romans 12 1. It includes a responsive reading from 2 Corinthians 5 1 10 and invites all to attend.

Sunday school and worship services at multiple churches

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship 11 00 with subject Lifes Proportions. Bacalaureate services 7 30 pm at Methodist Church Rev F W Eastwood. Music includes Morning Reverie He Knows and The Lord Reigneth. Evening organ pieces and hymns. A M E Morning 11 00 Evening 7 30 Regular 8 10 6 30. Second United Presbyterian Sabbath school 9 45 worship 11 00 Memorial sermon to the G A R at 6 pm.

F. W. Eastwood Seelie Flagler Miller Lyle Wilcox Lutkin Sullivan High School Glee Club Second United Presbyterian Sabbath School Peniel G A. R

The View That Satisfies Sermon Invites Congregation

The service titled The View That Satisfies will be preached by Pastor Willard Wylie with no evening services. The public is invited to attend.

Willard Wylie

Pastor to Miss Next Sabbath Absence

The pastor will be absent next Sabbath and Sabbath school will meet at the usual 10 o’clock. No prayer meeting will be held next Wednesday evening. W. B. Robb, pastor.

W. B. Robb

Folly of Unbelief Theme at First United Presbyterian Service

First United Presbyterian Church schedules Bible school at 9 45 A M and morning worship at 11 A M with the theme The Folly of Unbelief. Evening service joins with area churches for the High School Baccalaureate. Music includes organ preludes and anthems by Froelich Massenet and Schencker with credits for Pastor Rev J Reade McCrory Director Carolyn Hamilton and organist Helen Harvey.

First United Presbyterian Adams Schnecker J. Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

County Churches West Chester Baptists Sunday Services

Sunday school begins at 10 a m with Walter Leet as superintendent. Morning service not held but union memorial service at 2 30 at the Methodist church. Evening service at 7 30 with the sermon “The Marching Orders of the Church” and special music. C E Hillis is pastor and invites all to attend.

Walter Leet Union Hazel McFarland C. E. Hillis West Chester Methodist Church

Memorial Day Service At Local Church

Sunday school at 2 PM and a special Memorial Day address by Pastor C. BK Hillis at 3 PM A patriotic service with special music everyone invited to attend.

C. BK. Hillis

Memorial Service and Baccalaureate at Methodist Church

Mr. Lindsey superintendent. Mrs. Hillis to speak at the memorial service Sunday morning and the Baccalaureate service Sunday evening at the Methodist Church. Classes for everybody begin at 9 30 a m.

Lindsey Hillis

Memorial Service for E. B. Reif Superintendent

Union members announce a memorial service at 11 am with an address by the church pastor. All are invited to attend this community observance.

Sabbath Services Inviting All to Philip Palmer Sermon

Sabbath school at 10:00 and preaching service at 11:00 announced by Philip Palmer from Cedar Rapids Iowa. Welcome is extended to all to attend these services.

Philip Palmer Cedar Rapida Iowa

Stowaway Seeks US Entry by 24th Attempt

New York claimant Paul Kruptz, a German national, arrived today on the President Roosevelt from Bremen. He is attempting to enter the United States for the twenty fourth time and was sent to Ellis Island for processing.

New York Paul Kruptz President Roosevelt Bremen United States Ellis Island

Booster club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Miller

A booster club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Miller coordinating. The note mentions a contact at 8313 for details.

Paul Begins His Great Career Lesson for Christian Work

The article argues Christianity succeeds when Christians work not as magic but through cooperation. It cites Paul’s conversion leading to immediate effort, hardship from former colleagues, and three years of training before active service. It urges church members to begin working now for Christ and the church.

Paul Jesus Christ Sinccere Damascus Jerusalem Barnabas Tarsua Tarsus Christianity Christian Service School of Solitude

Community Day at Lexington School May 23 1925

Announcement invites parents and friends to Lexington school for Community Day on May 23 1925 with a noon picnic and a 2 PM program. The notice lists Memorial services at West Chester Methodist church and Second U P church on Sunday and other church events including a Prairie Flower cafeteria lunch and a postponed New Haven bake sale.

St. James Parent-Teacher Association Sunset Park Lexington New Haven

Missionary Society Meet At Minicks Home

Notice Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Monday evening at the home of Dora and Lillian Minick with Mrs. Jessie Miller as leader. There will be no meeting of Girl Scouts Troop No. 1 Saturday Captain. D. A. R. plans to send another barrel of fruit to the Orphans Home at Council Bluffs. empty cans at Miss Eva Smeltzer's home for fruit donors to exchange for cans. Literature Department of the Fortnightly Club te at Mrs. T. A. Michels Monday afternoon. Art Department meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Milan Shields.

Chas Griffin Leo Zook Chas McGill Washington Improvement League Chal Ford H. - Knight Jennie Jugenheimer League Washington Ad Club Washington Oil Co Richard Johmson Johnson Grocery Conner George Dowell Methodist Church Dora Lillian Minick Jessie Miller Girl Scouts Troup No Council Bluffs Eva Smeltzer Miss Smeltzer T. A. Michels Milan Shields

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