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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

8

Community society notes report lively local gatherings

Mrs Charles Griffin enjoyed a surprise birthday party with about thirty friends and a two course luncheon. The Booster Club met with nine members and one guest Mrs Baker, after which vice president Mrs Green led the meeting. Mrs Emma Tennis hosted the WSC with six members and two guests, serving refreshments and adjourning to two weeks hence. County school officials attended a dinner hosted by Supt Peet and Mrs Palmer, with officers elected for the organization. Fern Leaf club held a six thirty dinner hosted by Mrs Laura Graham. Washing ton Normal graduates held a luncheon and formed a temporary committee for next year’s meeting. A farewell party honored newly married couples in the Young Women’s and Men’s class at the Christian church with games, music, and a luncheon.

Charles Griffin Clarence Rickey Baker Green Munson Reed Rickey Emma Tennis Grace Tennis Peet Palmer Supt Christianson Brighton Culver Wellman Ellis Kalona Fern Leaf Club Laura Graham Washington Normal Training Department Mable Moore Ora Mae Applegate Letha Moore The Christian Church Harry Watkins Ira Caldwell Ethul King W. F. Sutton

Community notices and club meetings in Ames Iowa

Local announcements list regular meetings bake sales rummage sales social events and group gatherings across churches lodges and clubs in Ames and surrounding counties. Items include Presbyterian Ladies Aid P T A D A R missions groups and interchurch committees with dates October 2 5 and 6 plus notes on attire and donations.

Drake Nebraska game barred without approved chaperones

Des Moines reports Drake University will not allow coeds to attend the Drake versus Nebraska football game in Lincoln unless chaperones provided by the girls are approved by the dean of women.

Des Moines Drake University Drake Nebraska Lincoln

Promotion Day at Bible School Sunday

Next Sunday marks Promotion Day for the Bible School with a 9 45 A M start and a brief promotion exercise at the opening. The communion and sermon follow at 11 00 A M, then the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M led by Donald Foss with an 7 00 P M song service and sermon. Welcomes extend to all.

Bible School Young Peble Society of Christian Endeavor Donald Foss

Rally day at Bible School with morning worship and evening themes

A church program invites all members to attend at 9 45 AM for a rally day. Worship follows at 11 AM and 7 PM with sermons on Delight in Gods House and The Sum and Substance of All Knowledge. Children and youth activities, a music program, and choir items enhance the day.

Sunday church schedule with promotions and services changes

Sunday school at 9 30 promotion day with classes then graduation in the auditorium. Morning worship at 10 45 sacramental service and reception of members League service 6 00 pm. note time change. Senior League leader Florence Baock hart subject Bleacher Athletics Intermediate League leader Ruth Wilson subject Am I a True Friend. Evening worship 7 pm one half hour earlier. topic The Cynic third in series. Morning organ Prelude The Angelus Massena Anthem He Was Despised Hosmer Offertory Reverie Detier Postlude Hymnus Liszt Evening organ Prelude Bells of Aberdovey moenene beeanee Stewart Anthem The Unseen City Wilson Offertory Bereeuse From Joe ES absent Beweeeeeee Godard Song Enough to Know Esther Elgar Edith Elgar Postlude Postlude in A Faulkes din W W Bowers Pastor Jesse J Miller Director of Music Mary Hunter Organist Pins UNITED PRESBYTERIAN 9 45 A M Bible School 11 00 A M Morning Worship Theme Behold the Man 6 00 P M YY P Y U 10 0 0 P M Evening Worship Theme The Turning Point in History Notice that this is the first Sabbath in October and evening hours advance one half hour Music for services The Swan Organ Prelude Anthem Wait On the Lord Towne Offertory Organ Pastorale Pietro You Anthem I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Organ Postlude Clark Organ Prelude Canzonetta Organ Anthem The Lord is in His Holy Temple with solo and duet details

Florence Baockhart Ruth Wilson Massena Hosmer Dethier Postinde Hywnus Lisat Aberdovey Stewart Unseen City Wilson Joe- ES Godard Ross Esther Elgar Edith Elgar Faulkesdin W. W. Bowers Jesse J. Miller Mary Hunter United Presbyterian Stebbins Towne Pietro You Nell Marehkell Chas. George Marion George

Sabbath Communion Focus and Evening Services Change

Sabbath School at 9 45 A M Public Worship at 11 00 A M quarterly Communion theme Renewing our Vows Christian Endeavor at 6 00 P M Public Worship at 7 00 P M evening message They took knowledge of them that they had been with Te gas Note change of hour for evening services Services preparatory to Communion this evening Friday 7 30 P M and Saturday 2 20 P M Rev F W Sutton Christian church will bring the message cordial welcome to all services

Tegas F. W. Sutton The Christian Church

Prairie Plowee Baptist Church Service Schedule

Community church announces Sunday evening services at Prairie Tower Haptily church. Former pastor C B E Hamilton will preach. Bible School at 1 30 PM and preaching at 2 20 PM. Encouragement to attend and show proper attitude toward God’s House. F W Eastwood, 8 8s.

Prairie Plowee Baptist Ae Prairie Tower C. Be. Hamilton Bible School

RURERA MIETIbODIST Sunday church schedule posted

There will be Sunday school at 9 A M. Preaching at 11 A M and evening service at 7 30 P M. Paul Minear, Pastor.

Paul Minear

Des Moines swimmer to appear for two exhibitions

Des Moines gertrude ederle will come next Wednesday for two exhibitions and will judge two women's swimming contests at state championship events. Los Angeles Mrs Ida B Wise Smith of Des Moines was re elected vice president of the national woman s christian temperance union.

Des Moines Gertrude Ederle Los Angeles Ida B. Wise Smith National Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Byrd Plans Long Air Tour With 7000 Mile Route

Commander Byrd and Floyd Bennett prepare to launch a record making 7000 mile aviation tour sponsored by the Guggenheim Foundation and the commerce department. The trip begins in Washington with stops in New York City Chicago Kansas City St Louis Denver Lake City and the Pacific coast. The voyage will take about six weeks with a return via Denver and the southern Atlantic coast.

Amaner Byrd Tesnes United States North Pole Washington Floyd Bennett Brent Balchen Guggenheim Foundation Department of Commerce New York City Chicago Kansas City St. Bouisiair Lake City Pacific Denver Atlantic Coast

Allen Walker Sells Tuesday at Yarmouth

Allen Walker will hold an annual Poland China boars and gilts sale next Tuesday at his Yarmouth farm one mile southwest. The offering includes many strong rugged animals sired by Valley Boy and Blue Valley Boy, with blood lines prized by breeders and pork producers in the region.

Allen Walker Yarmouth Allen Nebraska F. Walker Alexandria Nebr Iowa Journal

English Lord Speaks At Ames On Christianity And Nations

The Right Reverend Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram, Bishop of London, spoke at Town State College in Ames on the importance of Christianity to the nation. He outlined a fourfold purpose for his visit including appealing to Americans, linking Britain and America, explaining the League of Nations from a Christian perspective, and studying working conditions.

Ames Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram London House of Lords Town State College Bishop Ingram United States Roosevelt Great Britain America League of Nations

Morningside College Elects New Band and Orchestra Members

Sioux City Iowa September 30 new members elected to Morningside college band and orchestra Band Berma Rust Evelyn Parker Frances Figert Mildred Bartells Harold Bartz William Johnson Wilder Nelson Clifford Hess Wesley Hatter Paul Brinkman Oren Englet Andrew Mosier Weldon Baker Orchestra Wesley Hatter Marion Hughes both of Sioux City listed as new ensemble members

Sioux City Iowa Morningside College Berma Rust Webb Evelyn Parker Moorhead Frances Figert Marathon Mildred Bartells Moville Harold Bartz Rockford William Johnson Alden Wilder Nelson Smithland Clifford Hess Wesley Hatter Paul Brinkman Oren Englet Kanawha Andrew Mosier Hot Springs S. D Weldon Baker

Ready made reservation offered via office catalogues

Catalogues are available at this office and may be obtained by writing or inquiry.

Iowa State News Briefs Highlight Fire Course and Census Data

Iowa State reports on a college annual training course for firemen run jointly with state associations. Des Moines records show 35 deaths per 100000 from auto accidents in four weeks ending Sept 11, 1925, higher than the prior year. The 1925 state census lists 342 Indians in Tama County, mainly Sac and Fox, with age and gender breakdowns.

Des Moines Iowa Tama County Lou F. Morgans

Amend Named Assistant Freshman Coach at Drake

Ralph Amend former Drake university football center is appointed by Ossie Solem as an assistant to head freshman coach Jack Sparks Amend will also study law while handling coaching duties at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines Iowa Ralph Amend Drake University Jack Sparks Ossie Solem Amend

Iowa Retail Grocers Plan Des Moines Meeting

The Iowa State Retail Grocers association schedules a Des Moines gathering October 12 to 14 to support the national food show. Secretary John Cunningham of Dubuque announces the event.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Retail Grocers’ Association John Cunningham Dubuque

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