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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
5
Fair tonight and Sunday with moderate temperatures. The outlook comes from Washington reports dated November 7 and notes typical Iowa conditions. The forecast emphasizes clear skies and gentle warmth without precipitation.
A called meeting of Cyrus chapter No 13 R A M is set for Monday evening November 9 1908 at 7 30 for work on the Fast and Most Excellent Masters degree on a number of candidates. Companions be there promptly. Geo S Kerr H P.
Frank Rogers will promptly attend to orders at the address given. Street and number to be provided.
Sabbath school set for 9 45 a m junior 4 p m senior 545 p m but no preaching service due to the pastor's absence Rev W O Fisher pastor.
The Court of Honor holds a social at the A O U W hall on November 13. Each member may invite two friends. A musical and literary program will be presented and refreshments served. Mrs T T Keeley and Mrs W M Keeley host a dinner tonight in honor of Mrs Viola Keck Phelps.
The A B C club will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Ruth Wells on East Jefferson Street.
About thirty friends arrived Thursday evening to surprise Miss Olive Ward in her home. Planned by her sister Miss Florence Ward with Eva Wolf, the gathering featured entertaining games and light refreshments. The Fortnightly club literary department plans to meet Monday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Harwood. Covenanter church ladies held an all day sewing bee with a noon dinner.
The club under president Mrs R S Cook enjoyed social time with needlework. Mrs Frank Giesler read two Scotch selections to applause, Miss Parrish and Miss Laffer gave readings, and Miss Eagle performed piano solos. A two course luncheon followed with detailed decorations and credits to the anniversary committee for a successful afternoon.
The First Church of Christ Scientist invites all to a Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the sermon Adam and Fallen Man. The reading room is open Mon Wed and Sat 2 to 4 30 p m second door east of the Washington National Bank. No services until interior repairs are completed.
The schedule lists Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 30 senior Endeavor at 5 45 and evening worship at 7 all invited Rev W K Sawhill is the pastor
Sunday school at 9:30 the class meeting at 10:30 public service at 11 junior league and intermediate league at 3 30 Epworth league at 5 45 and evening service at 7 Rev U S Smith is the pastor.
The schedule lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with the sermon titled The Magnetism of Christ. Junior Endeavor gathers at 3 30 p m, Senior Endeavor at 6 00 p m, and Junior Endeavor graduating exercises at 7 00 p m. Rev John C Abels is the pastor and invites all.
Public worship at 11 and 7. Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P A at 6. Special meetings in progress continue each night at 7 30. A special prayer service is tonight at 7 30. Rev A A La Grand will preach every night. Rev George D Rogers, pastor.
The Rev. T. B. Stovall presides over morning and evening services with Sunday school at 2 30 and M E society at 6. Official board meet at 7 Monday evening. Come and receive a welcome at all services.
Miss Dessa Wabnitz left this morning for Waterloo to visit at the home of Mrs. Bertha Young Behrens. The Vienna offers old fashioned jell lagers and assorted pastries in a local cafe setting.
A Fortnightly club anniversary gathering was hosted yesterday afternoon from 2:30 to 6 at Mrs. C. J. Wilson’s home. About eighty-five ladies attended a thimble bee aimed at better acquaintance and social enjoyment in the ample Wilson residence.
The evening literary department of the Fortnightly club will meet next Monday evening with Miss Mame Shearer on East Washington Street. Members are asked to bring their copies of Tennyson's Princess.
The Carpet Cleaner will run the first three days next week. Phone 325. Buy your Sunday supplies at the Vienna.
A crowd of young people visited the James Palmer home east of the city last evening. They enjoyed music and a delightful luncheon served by hostess Miss Irma Palmer.
Mrs Homer Crawford came back home this morning after visiting her aunts Mrs Geo Sigler and Mrs Kate Crawford.
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