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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1947

Page

3

Birthday Honorees Mark Local Celebrations in Grand Junction

In Grand Junction Colorado Mrs Mattie Shaw celebrates an 82nd birthday as part of the Journal's Three Quarter Century era and tomorrow fellow member Mrs Emma W urley receives the same honor. The notice lists many residents with birthdays and anniversaries including Mr and Mrs Ivan Mersten, Lawrence Dana and others with ages and family ties.

Journal Mattie Shaw Grand Junction Colo Emma W

Presbyterian Guild Plans October Events at Church

The Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian church announced October activities at its general meeting led by Mrs. William Glassburner. A district meeting is set for Oct. 31, officers will be elected Nov. 7, and Mrs. Raymond Sayre of Ackworth will speak Oct. 14 at a public evening program with a church supper. A rummage sale is planned for Oct. 10, and Rev. T. E. White spoke on European needs as the church acts as a donation depot.

William Glassburner Presbyterian Church Raymond Sayre Ackworth Guild Sayre

Wilsons to observe 63rd wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank L Wilson of 11 Fast Main street will observe their 63rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday October 7. No formal observance is planned.

Ivan Marston Harold Schmidt Rudie Schmidt Frances Willis Jones Miller Frank B. Miller Frank L. Wilson Main Street

Past Matrons Club Dinner at Masonic Temple

The Past Matrons club and husbands met at the Masonic temple with 15 members present for a cooperative dinner. Mrs. Ernest Salleday and Mrs. Victor Blattner led the event.

Masonic Temple Ernest Salladay Victor Blattner

Elect Mrs. Davis President of Class at Sunday School

Mrs. Davis was elected president of the Delta Alpha Sunday school class at the Methodist church meeting yesterday afternoon with 26 members present. Other officers named were Mrs. R H Hampsher vice president secretary Mrs M E De Lashmutt treasurer. Mrs L R Carbee led a devotional. entertainment by Mrs Vernon Crull and Mrs Lauder Kennedy. prize contest for making words from Hallowe en won by Mrs W B Dupuis and Mrs Groendycke. refreshments by Mrs Clayde Knupp and committee.

Tom Davis Delta Alpha Methodist Church E. L. Rouse Lester Wagner Birdie Hotle R. H. Hampsher Homer Jarrard M. E. de- Lashmutt L. R. Carbree Vernon Crull Lauder Kennedy Hallowe’en W. B. Dupuis Groendycke Clayde Knupp

St Pauls Women’s Guild Meeting Held at Church

The St Pauls Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church met yesterday afternoon with 19 members and a guest. Mrs Wayne Arnold read the Scripture. Rev Mito Phillips offered a prayer. Mrs Ted Givans presided as delegates were named for October meetings. Evelyon Givans spoke on hospital work. Refreshments followed.

St. Paul Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Wayne Arnold Mito Phillips Ted Give Ans Henry Witthoft Clarence Roy Finke Muscatine Evelyon Givans Deaconess Hospital Marshalltown Finke Givans

Honor Ruth Nichol At Dinner Meeting Of Church Society

Ruth Nichol on furlough was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner by the Ruth Nichol Missionary society with 70 people present. Betty Logan sang Four Leaf Clovers and Joyce Logan sang The Lord Has Promised Me a Garden. Robert Day played accordion solos. Plans were made to visit theastern Star home in Boone Oct. 26.

Ruth Nichol United Presbyterian Church Astern Star Boone G. W. Manussier

Pence Dinner Marks Gamble Store Anniversary

Eight couples attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Dan K Pence in Washington to celebrate the Gamble store anniversary. Guests included Mrs Pence's parents Mr and Mrs Vic Shipright from Osceola. The gathering moved to the Dave Elder home for ecards due to the Pence apartment size.

Dan K. Pence Gamble Washington the Pines Dave Elder

Social calendar notes from community groups

Notices for the week list meetings and events: White Shrine bridge party at Masonice temple at 2 pm, Order of Rainbow Girls at 7:34 pm, YWCA executive board at 7:30 pm, music department dessert at 7:45 pm, Junior Fortnightly, and many club gatherings with hostesses named. Various clubs including D A R Cedar township Farm Bureau Women and Pythian Sisters meet through Wednesday with luncheon and social activities, silent auctions, and committee draws.

Masonice Temple Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Y. W FE. D. Morrison Richard Ross Eileen Hammen Dallas Chamberlin Boyd Berdo Pythian Sisters Flynn Keote

Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Notice

Knights of Pythias Lodge will meet Monday evening at K P hall. There will be work in the rank of esquire. All Knights urged to be present. Wayne Kendrick C.C. 19613.

Knights of Pythias Lodge K. P Hall Esquire Wayne Kendrick C. C

Unit No 9-2 Meets With Mrs Kennedy

The postponed Unit 9-2 meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Charles Kennedy. Nine members answered roll with Bible verses. Visitors included four children and Mrs Belle Rice. Mrs Max Blodgett and Mrs Ray Martin were introduced. Devotional leader Mrs Elmer Steele used Peace from Micah 4 1 4. Mrs Lyle Wilcox led a missionary lesson reviewing The Ministry of Health and Healing about India. Penny a day collection reached 27 75. The afternoon closed with visits and refreshments hosted by Mrs Maxwell.

Unit No. 9 Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Charles Kennedy Don Maxwell Belle Rice Max Blodgett Ray Martin Elmer Steele Lyle Wilcox Ministry of Health and Healing India Maxwell

Early church worship moved from homes to dedicated buildings

The article notes that Christian worship began in private homes and later expanded to 210,924 church edifices in the United States valued at 3,839,500,610. It reports agricultural experiments at Oklahoma showing 10 percent more eggs with three feeders and three waterers per pen of 50 hens. It also mentions University of Oklahoma researchers developing a process to scent advertisements for products like steaks and onions.

United States Oklahoma Experiment Station University of Oklahoma

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