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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1939

Page

3

Linen Shower for Mrs Garwood in Riverside

Irene Beranek hosted a linen shower for Mrs Kenneth Garwood formerly Wilma Marshall of Riverside. The afternoon party at Mrs Albie Beranek home featured games and a lunch with many pretty gifts for the honoree. Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers Louis Heitzman chief ranger and Francis Brophy vice chief ranger with others named for secretary and treasurer roles.

Riverside Kenneth Garwood Wilma Marshall Irene Beranek Albie Beranek Order of Foresters Louis Heitzman Francis Brophy Paul Heitzman John Gase R. H. Heitzman Paul Ruth

Ferrells Honored on Wedding Anniversary

Friends of Mr and Mrs Richard Ferrell of Ainsworth surprised them at home on their wedding anniversary. They enjoyed a fish fry and music including radio violin banjo and harp for the remainder of the evening.

Richard Ferrell Ainsworth

Family Honors Six at W. Weber Home

EAST HIGHLAND Oct. 11 A birthday dinner Sunday honored Florence Forbes and her sister Mrs Wim Weber, and marked the 29th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Vernice Forbes. TheWillam Weber home hosted relatives and friends including Jos J Fiorang Vernie Forbes and many others. a large birthday cake with candles centered the table.

East Highland Florence Forbes Wim. Weber Vernice Forbe Joe J. Florang Willam Weber Jos. J. Fiorang Vernie Forbes Lyle Lester Alma Mia Doris Dale Everette Kath Miss Forbes Betty Lantz

Mrs Geo Carson Hosts Kensington Club Meeting

A Kensington club gathering in Ainsworth October 12 featured nine members and two guests Mrs Easther White and Mrs Troger. President Mrs Hunt conducted the business meeting which voted in one new member. The hostess Mrs Geo Carson with assistance served a one course luncheon.

Ainsworth Wedneday Kensington Club George Carson Easther White Troger Hunt Sluat Pothoek Masons Grow K. Mahin

Lesson for October 15 Scripture Texts

An educational note listing lesson subjects and scripture texts selected for October 15. The materials are copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission for study and teaching.

International Council of Religious Education

Temptation of Jesus Lesson Text Explored

A devotional summary of Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4 1 11 detailing Satan s threefold approach the flesh pride and eyes and Christ s counter using scripture dependence on God and rebuking Satan The lesson notes temptation as not sin but yielding to it and the victorious path through the cross for believers.

Jesus Satan A. M. Fairbairn Luther Earth Christ God

Religion Goes Not Cerulet in Ceremonial Acts

A philosophical line asserts religion should frame life beyond ritual times shaping duties to fellow beings and to the Creator as created beings, highlighting the obligation arising from creation.

Edward Denisar

Electricity costs in American homes drop per Edison institute

The Edison Electric Institute reports that electricity in the average American home now costs about half of what it did in Wisconsin previously.

Wis The Edison Electric Institute

Christian Science Services Sunday at town avenue church

Christian Science Services will be held Sunday at 11 o clock at the S Town Ave church building. The Lesson Sermon in all Christ Scientist churches will cover Doctrine of Atonement with Golden Text from John 2 and excerpts from Science and Health. Names of local stewards and Sunday School officials are listed.

Christian Science Services S. Town Ave Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus Christ Mary Bakeraddy Jesus

Presbyterian Church Bible School and Worship Schedule

The notice invites worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons on Our Home Life and Sweeting the bitter Waters. Activities include 4:00 p.m. Intermediate Endeavor, 4:15 p.m. Senior Young People, and special music with organ, violin, and trombone performances. Reverend W. Eastwood directed.

Otte Intermediate Endeavor Society

Baptist Hour of Worship and Sunday School

The service schedule lists Bible school at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages attendance 176. worship at 10 45 a m focused on stewardship of money. 6 30 p m senior and junior young people's meetings. 7 30 p m evening service on puzzling subjects with election and salvation questions. Wednesday 7 40 p m mid week prayer and Bible study on The Life of Christ. Music includes organ preludes and anthems by choir with The Holy City and Curfew as featured pieces. pastor L Fredmund, organist Mrs Claude L Reis ter, choir led by Chas Murdock.

W. Brown Wayne Kendrick Christ Luth&r Wm. M. Nichol Thantksgivers Borodin God

Centennial planned as United Presbyterian Church hosts services

The church announces bicentennial anniversary events starting with Sunday morning worship and Epworth League activities. Pastor Wm M Nichol outlines sermons in the Psalm and Honeymoon series leading to a Friday tableau rehearsal and a concert of organ preludes and anthems.

Associate Presbyterian Worship and Bible Study Notice

A. M. Malcolm, Minister invites all to worship with us at morning and evening services and Bible study.

A. M. Malcolm

A M E Sunday School Plans First Quarterly Meeting

The church notes active youth participation in mid week prayer meetings and announces the first quarterly meeting set for October 22, urging all members to prepare and attend.

St Pauls Evangelical Services This Sunday

Morning Worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday School at 10 20 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein at St Pauls Evangelical church.

ST Pauls Evangelical Wash Carl W. Klein

Religious Service and Sunday School Schedule

The text lists a 9 15 A M Service and a 10 30 A M Sunday School led by Pastor Wm F Kroeger, indicating church activities for the day.

Wm. F. Kroeger

Church of Christ Urges Peace and Respect for Life

A Church of Christ message emphasizes religion as a vital life factor guiding individuals and nations toward peace. It argues a godly people preserves life and promotes tranquility, leading to greater sympathy and unity among Christian communities.

Church

Adventuring Church and Spiritual Glow Sermons at Local Church

The church outlines next Sunday's schedule with Bible School at 9:45, Worship at 10:45 featuring a sermon on The Adventuring Church, and evening service at 7:30 with Sermon on The Spiritual Glow. Mrs. W. H. Carter plays organ, C. A. Nicholson leads Christian Endeavor, nursery care by Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman and Mrs. Virgil Karlk, Vernon H. Carter pastor.

Adventuring Church Christian Endeavor W. H. Carter C. A. Nicholson Wilmer Lauderman Virgil Karlk Vernon H. Carter Howard Benn

Church of Nazarene Sunday Services and Pastor

Sabbath school begins at 10 A M followed by morning worship at 11 A M Evangelism at 7 30 P M Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 P M James E Morris is the pastor.

James E. Morris

Foursquare Gospel Church Sunday Schedule

The notice invites worship and study at the Foursquare Gospel Church with Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 11 Bible study on God word led by Pastor W J Stevens. Next Sunday is Missionary Day and crusaders meet at 6 15 with evangelistic service at 7 30 led by sermon Snow White.

Foursquare Gospel Sunday School Lester Lease Crusaders

Love Constraining Redeeming Forgiving Believing Sermons

The Rethel and Cotper churches invite all families to Sunday School at 10:00 and Morning Worship at 11:00 in Rethel, with ongoing study and fellowship at Cotper. A series of four sermons exploring Love in its constraining redeeming forgiving and believing aspects will guide services. Arthur Robeson is noted as pastor.

Rethel Family Church Christian Endeavor Merie Arthur Robeson

Fried chicken dinner boosts turnout at local Ald Society event

The Ald Society dinner on Dex drew record crowds as 281 dinners were served. Praise goes to the Ladies Aid and volunteers, with special thanks to Washington patrons. Bible School starts Sunday at 9:30 with Rally Day on Dec 29, and morning worship at 10:30 led by Rev. M. L. Dewey.

Ald Society Dex Washington Bible School Howard Mangold M. L. Dewey

Church Schedule Highlighting Services and Meetings

Welsh service Lodo a m Sunday School L11 v0 a m Junior Society 11:00 a m C BE Society 7:00 p m Leader Mary Edwards English service 7:30 p m Tuesday Prayer meeting 7:30 p m Rev David Davis Pastor.

A. m Mary Edwards David ©. Davis

Homecoming Services Draw Large Attendance at Local Church

A very fine attendance marked the homecoming services last Sunday. Many former members returned to the church described as a century-long spiritual home. The congregation extends a cordial invitation to the community to participate.

Worship and Bible School Schedule Listing

At 9:45 a worship service is planned followed by a 10:45 Bible School led by Howard Benn, superintendent. The brief notice highlights church programming and leadership for members and attendees.

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Rally Day Program

Crawfordsville Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 with J W Rich superintendent and classes for all ages. Worship at 11 features the theme A Timely Warning. Epworth League meets at 6 30 P M with Rev E E Voss as pastor.

J. W. Rich

Church calendar schedules Sunday services and events

The Church School meets Sunday at 10 AM with Worship at 11 AM, preaching a Mark Gospel exegetical study. The Christian Endeavor Society gathers at 6:30 PM, and the Union Service at 7:30 PM at United Presbyterian Church. Church Night is Wednesday at 7:39 PM. Announcement of other gatherings will be made at Sunday services. N. & Chapman, Pastor.

Christian Endeavor Society United Presbyterian Church N. & Chapman

Sabbath School and Missionary Services Schedule

Sabbath School at 10 o clock with no morning preaching service. Violet Fletcher to lead Union service at 7 30 am with Rev N P Chapman preaching. Junior Missionary meeting Tuesday at 4 pm. Mid week service Wednesday evening at 6. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday Oct 19 at 2 30 with Mrs Merle Twinam. Miss Jessie White to lead.

Violet Fletcher Rev. N. FP. Chapman Women's Missionary Society Merle Twinam Jessie White

HASKINS Sunday worship and church notices

The Sunday morning Worship Service begins at 9 30 with a study from the Gospel of Mark. The Church School convenes at 10 30. The Community Movement Program for October is being prepared and will be announced soon. Other announcements will follow at Sunday gatherings. N F Chapman Pastor.

Church N. F. Chapman

Morning and Evening Worship Services at Local Churches

Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 A M and evening service at 7 30 P M. A union service in the M E church with a sermon by the Federated church pastor. A cordial invitation to residents and strangers to worship with us. J B Pollock Pastor Federated Church.

M.E Federated Church J. B. Pollock

Ainsworth Churches Schedule Sunday Services

The Ainsworth church announces a 10:00 am regular church school with Eugene Stephens as General Superintendent and the lesson "Choosing Life Principles" for all departments. Morning Worship at 11 o'clock on Sunday with a sermon on "Three Important Words" and the Junior and Senior Leagues meet at 6 30 pm. Sunday evening Union Service at 7 30 with Rev. W H Hemphill as speaker.

Eugene Stephenus W. H. Hemphill C. E. Coggeshall

Message of God's Word from Pastor C. and Strong

A church note highlights a sermon titled Message of God's Word delivered by Pastor C and Strong. The brief mentions faith, guidance, and community reflection, inviting attendance and spiritual reading.

Message of God's Word C. &. Strong

Bennett Enjoys Mountain Rest Then Returns to The Man in the Iron Mask

Joan Bennett vacationed at Lake Arrowhead California for a week of rest. She then reported back to Edward Small Studios to begin work on The Man in the Iron Mask directed by James Whale. The cast includes Louis Hayward Warren William Joseph Schildkraut Alan Hale.

Maria Theresa State Theatre Joan Bennett Mountain Villa of Friends Lake Arrowhead Cal Miss Bennett Hollywood Edward Small Studios James Whale Louis Hayward Warren William Joseph Schildkraut Alan Hale Alexander Dumas

Havre Social Notes Recap of Local Visits

Havre residents report a busy week with guests including Evert Westen and Walter Westlen of Olds, visits by Paul Widmer and the Wester family, and Sam Wittiner assisting his brother Virgil in Lone Tree. Numerous gatherings occur with Zieglowskys, Witts, Smiths, and Wittmers visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns.

Lewis Hering Havre Evert Westen Olds Walter Westlens Walter Wester Paul Widmers Samuel Wittiner Lone Tree Virgil Harry McConnell Homer Kephart Albert Zieglowsky Emer Gruber August Zieglow Harold Bontrager Winfield Grandpa Wittmer Jon Wittmer Wayland Pauline Wittmer

Sunday church program with Bible study and services

The notice invites attendance for a Sunday program starting at 10 with Bible study, 11 o'clock divine service, and a 6:30 Young People's hour. It also mentions an 7:20 union service at M. BE. echauret and evening worship with Rev. W. H. Hemphill as pastor.

M. BE. Echauret W. H. Hemphill

St Paulis Evangelical Sunday Services Listed

St Paulis Evangelical Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:35 a m led by Pastor Carl W Klein.

ST. Paulis Evangelical Carl W. Klein

Pratrie Plowre Baptist Church Service Times

Bible school at 10:00 A M with classes for all ages and growing attendance. Divine worship and preaching at 11:00 A M. The church invites all to attend and seek inspiration and help through presence.

Butterworth Returns to Graceland for Sophomore Music Studies

Miss Joyce Butterworth daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Butterworth of Ainsworth Iowa has returned to Graceland College Lamont Iowa where she is enrolled as a sophomore in the public school music course She is a graduate of Ainsworth Consolidated and member of Delta Social Club at Graceland.

Joyce Butterworth E. R. Butterworth Ainsworth Iowa Graceland College Lamont Butterworth Ainsworth Consolidated School Delta Graceland

Social rounds and visits noted in local families

Mrs. S C Wittmer hosts house cleaning this week. Numerous calls and dinners mark a bustling period as families like Ziegl and Pratt visit, and parades feature Dorothy Snyder riding Silver Knight. Several outings to Washington Fairfield and Ft Madison are listed with relatives and guests.

S. C. Wittmer August Zieglsky Haskins John Ziegle Frank Pratts Jack Pratt Ror Fread Columbus Junction Joe Kelesick Ainsworth Mina Paulsgrove Frank Pratt Joe Klopenstein Walter Westen Harold Wilson Baby Washington A. R. Smith Fairfield Dorothy Snyder Mr. Smith Silver Knight Sam Wittrig R. C. Ferguson West Chester Ft Madison Miles Vastine Wittrig Elmer Mason Forrest Mullen Winfield C. H. Long Brighton L. G. Jugenheimer Claude McCoy Carl Atkinson Sam Wittings Hal Richards Sam Witting Lydia Rittler Wayland E. J. Richards Harry McConnell Charlie McConell Mr. McConnell Harold John Tina Simmering Albert Yieglowskys

Rose Petal Fritters Served On New Year’s Day

The Chinese served fritters made from rose petals for New Year celebrations. In earlier times rose buds were presented on tables much like radishes to decorate the feast.

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