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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
6
The piano pupils of Mrs W S Elton performed solos duets and songs at a private afternoon recital at her home with attendees Priscilla Morrison Robert Stutsman Helen Green Minnette Mannhardt Florence Brookhart Alice Warnock Blair Law Jessie Lyon and Helen Van Dyke. A pink and white luncheon followed.
Several Iowa towns consider Wednesday afternoon closing of business houses for a half holiday during summer. Keota Eagle notes Wellman merchants near adoption and Columbus Junction already testing it. The plan could boost Sunday baseball profits and starts in June if tried, though local support remains uncertain.
The South of Town Embroidery club met at Mrs. John Wagner's home on May 26 with several children present. Ice cream, cake and coffee were served. The next meeting is announced for Jane eighth at Mrs. Cloyd Knapp's home. In another item, the Pennsylvania System invites employee representation to negotiate new rules under federal labor board terms ending July 1, announced by W. W. Atterbury.
Directors from the American Pearl Batton company and others attended a screening at the Pox theater to view a film about mussel propagation. The government project at Fairport Iowa showcased seining hundreds of fish, releasing them to boost the shell industry as authorities preserve mussel stocks.
The Baptist church announces Sunday services with a 7 30 p m baccalaureate at First United Presbyterian where Dr Bowers will deliver the graduates’ message The pastor will preach the memorial sermon at 3 p m The midweek prayer meeting theme is Making the Nation Christian Joseph Conrad will sing at both services avec The Lord Is My Strength invites all to attend
Sabbath school at 10 00 a m public worship at 1 00 p m with preaching by the pastor Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 All are invited to these services Rev W G Robb pastor
Mr. Atterbury quotes board principles urging railroads to consult with employee representatives to set rules. Workers will elect spokesmen from their ranks, protected in their roles and compensated for time and expenses. The policy covers both union and nonunion employees.
The article notes that rapid nail growth reflects health. It says nails on the right hand grow faster than those on the left, with growth rate depending on finger length. Middle fingers show quicker growth than adjacent fingers, and little fingers grow slowest.
The Sabbath school meets at 0:45 with a 6:50 evening program led by Miss Charlotte Carson assisted by Leta Donaldson and Elizabeth Sherman. The May 16 14 study is shifted to this week for the Freedmen mission theme How to Enjoy One's Work. Cemetery service details and absence of morning preaching noted.
A church invites all attendees to a Bible meeting at 6 30 PM tonight. The schedule lists a prayer meeting at 6 00 PM and a main Bible gathering at 6 30 PM with all members asked to attend.
Sunday morning offerings start with Sunday school at 9 30 and a 11 o clock Memorial Day service where Dr Bowers will preach on Three Swords of the Republic The evening union meeting at the 1st U P church features Dr Bowers delivering the baccalaureate sermon Special music includes From the South Gillette Anthem Comrades so True and other selections during offertory and anthem readings, with rostered performances listed.
A midweek gathering led by Dr W W Bowers with Alma Huppert and Mary Hunter listed. Sunday services at 9:45 a m Sabbath school and 11:00 a m worship feature The Temple of God with organ prelude offertory anthem and postlude. Junior and YP groups meet. annual baccalaureate sermon at 7:30 p m by Dr Bowers followed by evening program.
County churches schedule Sunday school at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m led by Pastor C M Diefenbach. Northeast of Washington the Bethel Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to attend.
Three churches Prairie Flower West Chester and New Haven Baptist collect offerings during China Famine Week May 15 22 to aid famine sufferers. Plans for Children's Day and ongoing Bible school and prayer meetings are announced with invitations to all.
Residents of Woodlawn owning lots must notify Mrs. J. B. Crail to receive special care for the 1921 season. The fee is $2.00 for the season. The work is supervised by the Washington Improvement League committee including Mrs. J. B. Crail Mrs. Henry Bicher and Mrs. Manton Hebner.
Notices list a Washington Lodge called meeting on Friday May 27 at 8 pm for two Second Degree candidates. Baptist choir rehearsal Friday 7 30 pm. Pires Church fleet division meets Saturday 2 30 pm, Ella Montgomery president. D A R wreaths and bouquets efforts Saturday 2 pm and Monday 9 am at the G A R room. Dr W W Bowers residence now 412 West Washington street. American Legion Anvil iary march details for Memorial Day parade and poppy distribution at 10 am. Pleasant Plain Missionary all day meeting Wednesday June first with Mrs J E Wright. W A C meets Saturday 2 pm in G A R hall to make wreaths.
D A R women and American Legion women request assistance to create three to four hundred wreaths. Volunteers are invited to join the effort and contribute to the commemorative project.
Another light rainfall report shows .33 of an inch yesterday afternoon. The shower was brief but intense, contributing to nearly two thirds of an inch for the week.
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