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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1922

Page

5

W I M S Convention In Washington November 11 to 14

The W I M S and YWMS of the local Methodist church host the thirty sixth annual convention in Washington from November 11 to 14 with delegates expected from southeastern Iowa. Mrs. Wickham presides W H M S with committee chairs named and meals provided free to delegates. Notable guest Mrs. May Leonard Woodruff, national secretary, will attend and speak.

W. H. M. S. of Iowa Washington Woman's Home Missionary Society Young Woman's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Iowa BE. T. Wickham Rh. E. Brown M. KE. Dicken R. G. Cherry Mra Carl Hedges Harry Dickerson H. Brinton Young Woman's Society Walter Peterson Leslie Eicher Alice Rownd Ira Rathmel Dora Jones Leonard Woodruff National Organisation Seasion Pittsburgh Penn Home Missionary Society Woodruff J. E. Wright H. 8. Young Transportation Committee Jesse Busby Omar Jones J. C. Sexton Chas. Davis Frank Bandy Harrison Dodder G. H

Measfenger Worry Sparks Baby’s Crying Fit

In a quiet exchange, a parent reassures Mr Sm that the child’s reaction to mention of a item is due to wanting it. The baby cries whenever a name or object is spoken that he does not possess, highlighting a tender family moment.

Stes

Woman's Part in Spiritual Vision and Education

A quotation attributed to Bishop Westcott argues that women possess unique spiritual vision and intuition. It notes women as heralds of resurrection and emphasizes their natural fit for ideals, training, and education, suggesting society has underutilized their capacities.

Bishop Westcott

New Haven Society Notes Highlight Converts and A Surprise Wedding

The New Haven church and Sunday school held a social at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rathmel’s on October 19 with sixty three attendees, games and treats. A surprise wedding occurred today at Rev. W. W. Bowers’s home as Benjamin Hamm wed Mrs. Sarah Truax using a single ring ceremony.

New Haven Clarence Rathmel Benjamin Hamm Sarah Truax W. W. Bowers Methodist Church Nathan Sayre Sarah Humm South Avenue C W. RR. Mouy South Jows Avenue

Missionaries from Around the World Meet in Chicago

Twenty four missionaries from Europe Asia Africa Japan and the Philippines attend the 113th annual meeting of the American Board for Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Evanston near Chicago. The gathering features reports from Smyrna Harpoot Tiflis Marash and Saloniki on hospitals schools and churches amid past massacres and deportations.

Iity the Associates Press Evanston Europe Asia Africa Japan Philippines American Board For Commissioners For Foreign Missions American Board America Smyrna Harpoot Tiflis Marash Holy Land James L. Horton William FE. Strong Ernest W. Riggs Boston Loverseas Cornelius H. Patton Shantung Lyman V. Cady Tsinanfu China Far East Nehemiah Boynton William E. Barton First Congregational Church of Oak Park National Council of the Congregational Churches Congregational Churches American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions

Softer Than Rose Leaves Anecdote From Greek Writings

A Greek writer notes that in ancient Greece young people slept on sponge beds. The remark reflects gendered or cultural observations from classical times.

Creece

Observation of Oldest Inhabitant Courtship Contrast

A compact reflection on old fashioned courting in a baummreck versus modern motor courtships. The author notes a practical advantage during a breakdown when you could not walk ten miles back home.

Cinekonati

October Social Calendar Prom Highlights

Community events list including a prom and social activities from October 24 through October 40. Highlights include gatherings hosted by local organizations and venues with tentative schedules and attendee notices.

Health Education For Girls At The Washington High School

A comprehensive health education program for Washington High School girls led by Mrs. A D Dickinson aims to develop mind body coordination through gymnastics games and drills. The course uses the new gym facilities and includes structured fitness charts with points for form apparatus work rope climbs drills and overall neatness and attendance.

A D. Dickinson Washington High School Dickenson Sophmore

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