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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1923

Page

6

Pleasant Social Tea and Civic Gatherings In Washington

Society notes describe a benefit tea at Mrs. Huston’s Crawfordsville home with the Ladies Auxiliary and church groups hosting. Other items report quilting at the Christian church, a White Way club gathering, Halloween party plans, a silver wedding anniversary in Sigourney, and numerous church receptions for new pastor Rev. Eastwood, plus a New Haven chicken dinner and community events in Washington.

J. C. Huston Crawfordsville Weston Moses Huston Mak Mitchell Leo Mak R. ©. McCleary Granville Love Claud McCoy Delbert Maxwell J. A. Morehead R. C. McCleary Guy Mitchell H. F. Wagner Sigourney Sixth Judicial District Jasper County Washington E. C. Eicher C. J. Wilson C. C. Wilson C. A. Dewey Ladies Social Union New Haven

Woman's Missionary Society to Pack Barrel for Kansas City

The Ladies of the Methodist church will pack a barrel for the Kansas City Training School this Saturday at the church. Donations appreciated. Fundraising includes empty jars exchanged for filled ones. Local notices list dues at Crail store and events on October 13 and October 16.

Womans' Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Kansas City

Election of officers meeting in church basement anticipated

Election of officers urged for all members at the church basement. Receiving committee listed. Also notes Sabbath communion services at the 2nd U. P. church with Dr Eastwood preaching. Donations for the Standard Bearers entable sale requested. Masons regular chapter meeting Friday at 7 30 with third degree work. large attendance expected.

The Christian Church Fred Sweet Mert King E. E. Greenfield Earl Jackson Lake Anderson Kate Taylor John Hillhouse Geo. Benson Jeff Tucker John Harley Chas, Sloat Chas. Davidson Dave Keltner Dave Haney Abe Beenblossom Chas. Beatty Gee. Kenson Hattie Griggs Irene Oldfield Maud Fleming

Fortnightly Club Literature Dept Meeting Notices

Notice lists meeting of the Fortnightly club Literature Department on Monday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs George Rudicer 20512.

George Rudicer

Busy Bee club meeting postponed to October 20

The Busy Bee club has rescheduled its meeting for October 20 due to conflicts. Members should note the new date and plan accordingly.

Busy Bee Club

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Meeting

The Alma Hearne Holland Methodist missionary society will meet at the church Tuesday evening with supper at 6 15 PM Each attendee should bring their own dishes sandwiches and one dish of food Rev H F York of Moravia will deliver an address at the Christian church this evening Friday at o oclock The congregation is urged to be present.

Alma Hearne Holland H. F. York of Moravia Christian Church

Harvest Home Auction at Prairie Flowers Oct 20

Harvest Home at Prairie Flowers church on Saturday Oct 20 invites all members and friends to the chicken dinner at 11 o'clock followed by an auction. All salable contributions are welcome from livestock to baked goods with minimum entries for small grain and produce. A competent judge will evaluate entries with honors awarded for corn apples and potatoes based on tens.

Prairie Flowers Church

Booster club to meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Clem Edgar

The Rebekah Bazaar opens at 9 tomorrow morning. Presbyterian church members are asked to bring dolls and gifts for a missionary box to India. Mrs. Stewart plans to send the box early next week. Juniors of the United Presbyterian Church host a Fortnightly Club music department meeting Monday at 7 45 with Mrs George Mann. Knights of Pythias hold a regular hall meeting Monday night with good attendance expected. Ralph Minick Go.

White Way Club Herman Schultz Hesteas Gladys Velda Margaret Simerman Walter Leet Re. Harve Banks Ralph Robertson Royal Robertson Eva Ballard Gladys Schults W. O. Ralston Booster Club Clem Edgar Byterian Church George Mann K. of P.'s Ralph Minick Go

Serbian Stoves and Thick Wall Partitions

In Serbia the custom uses thick partition walls with stoves built halfway through to warm two rooms, serving dual heating function within the wall.

Serbia

What Mother Imagines Sends a Boy Toward the White House

A mother sends her son to school with the belief that he is bound for the White House. The reflection portrays parental faith and ambition shaping a child’s imagined future.

White House Lloyd

Second United Presbyterian Lord's Supper Observed Sunday

The Lord's Supper will be observed at 11:00 a m during morning worship. Preparatory services are set for 7:30 p m tonight and 2:30 p m tomorrow. Dr. Fastwood, originally announced to preach, cannot attend due to a date misunderstanding. Rev. Reade McCrory will deliver the sermon. All other services at usual hours. Willard Wylie, pastor.

Second United Presbyterian Fastwood Reade McCrory W Willard Wylie

Music for Sabbath Services at First United Presbyterian

Morning service features organ preludes and anthems by Greatorex Rockwell Handel and Sturgeon with solos by Frank Skipton Marion George Irene Delong and Carolyn Hamilton. Evening program includes The Holy Boy I Will Praise Thee and a Postlude in G with organ pieces and solos.

First United Presbyterian Pastorella Ireland

Christian Science Chapel Invitation and Golden Text

A cordial invitation extends to all for a Christian Science chapel service. The golden text cites James 5 15 and the responsive reading includes Matthew 9 2 7 9 12. The topic asks if sin disease and death are real and centers on faith healing.

Christian Science Chapel

Methodist Church Sunday Services and Pulpit Exchange

Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a pulpit exchange with Rev W S Moore of Ainsworth. Epworth League at 6 p m in the Social Hall with Mary Tucker and Madeline Starr leading youth program. Evening service at 7 with sermon on Peter's Mistake and Ours and special music by the choir.

Methodist Church W. 5 Moore Ainsworth Brother Moore Epworth Leas Mary Tucker Japan Madeline Starr Peter

Offertory and Music Director At Our Church Service

The program lists Offertory Melody in BE Flat by Ea Brown and Grateful O Lord by Caro Roma arranged by Mr. Miller. Postlude Marche Romaine by Gounod with W Bowers pastor, Jesse J Miller director of music, and Mary Hunter organist.

Ea Brown Caro Roma Mr. Miller

Communion Observed With Services This Sabbath

The church schedules preparatory services this evening at 7 30 and Saturday at 2 o clock Rev W C Allen is expected to conduct the service on Saturday The Sabbath School meets at 10 o clock on Sabbath morning and public worship at 11 when the Lord s Supper is dispensed Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 W G Robb Pastor

W. C. Allen

Bible School and Services Schedule for Sunday

Morning worship at 11 o clock features the message Small things in Their Growth by the pastor. Evening worship at 7 o clock presents Two Utterances of the Master. Morning 9 45 a m Y P 8 C E 6 o'clock. Come to the House of God for spiritual strength and join in worship welcoming all.

Bible School House of God Moses God

Rally Day At Local Baptist Church School

The Church School holds services each Sunday with 9 30 a m class and 11 a m worship followed by B Y P U at 6 p m and 7 p m evening service. Wednesday prayer meeting is at 7 30 p m. Deacons for the coming year: G L Duke C W Long A W Yard J W Lemley Fred Bartholomew J P Wood Elmer Burhays J W Bishop George Gilbert. Iowa Baptist convention meets Muscatine October 22 28. John D Kern minister.

Church School Messrs G. L. Duke C. W. Long A. W. Yard J. W. Lemley Fred Bartholomew J. P. Wood Elmer Burhays J. W. Bishop George Gilbert Muscatine John D. Kern

Shorters Chapel AM B Sunday Services Schedule

The church lists morning worship at 11 o'clock with a 9:45 Sunday school, 7:30 evening service, 6:30 AE League, and 12:20 class meeting. Prayer meeting is Wednesday 7:30 pm led by Emma Black. Monday features a joint official board session. WMs Society Thursday at 2:30. Pastor Rev. J. B. Easley.

Shorters Emma Black W. M.’s Society J. B. Easley

Unthank Pastor Preaches on Prayer and Stewardship

A. J. Unthank, pastor, urges the unconverted to seek conversion and reminds believers that presence and prayer deepen spiritual benefit for all. He emphasizes personal responsibility and the power of prayer in daily life.

Haskins Presbyterian Invites All To Morning Services

Haskins Presbyterian Church schedules preaching at 9 30 A M and Sunday school at 10 30 A M. The note emphasizes Sunday school as key to youth learning about God and invites all to worship, citing a recent early hour service as well attended.

Haskins Presbyterian Caesarea God

Bethel Presbyterian Seeks Community Church Participation

Bethel Presbyterian invites participation with Sunday school at 10 a m morning worship at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m with Biblical texts from Acts 23 23 and John 2 15 17. The note asks if residents are supporting the church and invites worship next Sunday along with any criticisms or suggestions.

Bethel Presbyterian Bethel Church

Bible conference blesses county churches and community

The Bible conference left the community grateful for Brother and Mrs. Harris and their instructive lectures. Services are set for next Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00, morning preaching at 11:00, and evening sermon continuing the conference theme.

Brother Harris

Rare Dining Spot Heavily Priced by Niche Specialty

A unique restaurant relies on an unusual specialty for most of its clientele and has attracted steady, profitable business. The model emphasizes a singular culinary niche that distinguishes it in a crowded market.

Phonograph Replaces Plano as Easy Moving Time Era

The phonograph began to substitute for the plano as moving became easier. This shift reflects how new mechanical aids changed daily tasks and efficiency in households and small businesses.

Plano

Thrift Sale Draws Shoppers With Pies Beans and More

A thrift sale is announced for Saturday the 15th in the Toom south of the K K K. Readily edible pies and hot beans plus angel cakes will be offered with inviting prices. Select clothing and shoes available along with many other unlisted items. Everyone urged to attend.

Toom

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