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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

3

Jean Patterson to Wed Don Baumert of Keota

Mr and Mrs John Patterson announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Donald Baumert of Keota son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Baumert of Keota The wedding will take place in Washington November 6 Miss Patterson a Washington high school graduate will complete nursing training at Mercy hospital school of nursing in Iowa City this fall Mr Baumert attended Keota high school served in the navy and is employed at the Keota Hatchery

John Patterson Jean Donald Baumert Keota Lloyd Baumert Washington Miss Patterson Washington High School Mercy Hospital School — of Nursing Iowa City Mr. Baumert Keota High School Navy

General Fortnightly Meeting At Christian Church

General Fortnightly club will meet Thursday night at 8 o clock in the Christian church. Mrs C Wilson and Mrs B and Bostwick Jr will present a program on False Flower Arrangements. It will be guest night with Mrs M L McCreedy and Eth el McCreedy as committee co chairmen.

C. Wilson B. & Bostwick Jr The Christian Church M. L. McCreedy Ethel McCreedy Oither Roger Sheetnan Will Sheetz Davis Howard Crozier Warren Stewart Orva Scott Willard Palmer Jay Brewer Harriett Clendenning Bill Crayne H. H. McCleery George Rudiger Frank Longwell J. C. Holbert Ernest Beauchamp J.r. Keamel

Donna Sigafoose Guest of Friendly Circle Club

Thirteen members of the Friendly Circle club gathered for a 1 o'clock dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Robert Quinn. Donna Sigafoose was a club guest. Mrs. Rich ard Schiebel assisted with serving. Vice President Glen Cuddeback led the business meeting.

Friendly Circle Club Robert Quinn Donna Sigafoose Sigafoose Richard Schiebel Quinn Glen Cuddeback Donald Sheetz Isaac Kleese Howard Greiner

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Swailes in Columbus Junction

A group of friends hosted Mrs. William Swailes for her birthday Thursday at Winga's cafe in Washington. Hostesses included Mrs. Glen Hawkins Mrs. Walter DeVore Mrs. Melvin Dicks Mrs. Clennie Jones and Mrs. H. S. Delzell.

Columbus Junction William Swailes Winga Washington Glen Hawkins Walter DeVore Melvin Dicks Clennie Jones H. S. Delzell

Junction Girl to Wed Wayne K Hazelrigg

Columbus Junction announces the engagement of Jon Beeart to Wayne K. Hazelrigg son of Mr and Mrs Max Hazelrigg of Omaha Nebraska. The wedding is set for October 15.

Columbus Junction J. E. Henson Jon Beeart Wayne K. Hazelrigg Max Hazelrigg Omaha Neb

HEO Club Hosts Mrs Henry Roland For Meeting

Mrs Dave McLaughlin attended the HEO club meeting at Mrs Henry Roland's home with thirteen members present. Several members shared stories of kitchen gadgets and summer vacations while refreshments were served. The next gathering will be with Mrs Floyd Olds.

Dave McLaughlin HEO Club Henry Roland Earle Libe Maurice Libe Elwyn Corey Everette Gardner Robert Buck Floyd Olds

Shellac Base Derived from Insect Resin Health Reasons

The base for shellac is a natural resin secreted by insects that feed on sap from certain trees in oriental countries. The material is valued for its protective properties and traditional production methods.

Oriental

Community event notices fill Sunset Park calendar

Calendar notes list family picnics reunions and meetings through Tuesday led by groups such as Matrons club Rebekah lodge IOOF Washington County Nurses association Fortnightly and YWCA Mixers at Sunset Park Masonic Temple K P hall and local homes with details on times venues and needed preparations.

East Matrons Club Sunset Park Pavilion Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF Rosemary Fullerton Near Riverside Morton Carr Pythian Sisters P. Hall Washington County Nurses Association L.B.C Bert Dill Mae Smith Artemas Brown YWCA Dorothy Turnipseed KE. Madison VFW H. R. Ramondson

Devotional Reading Psalm Passages Mentioned

Passage references include Psalm 4 verse 9 and 7, Psalm 72 verses 1 to 8 and 12 to 13. The text presents a devotional reading format focusing on scripture. No narrative events or persons beyond the biblical names are specified.

What Is Justice Lesson for September 4 1949

A sermon asserts justice predates democracy and ties it to God. It argues democracy aligns with protecting the vulnerable, notes Psalms on wealth, rulings by kings, and that government should serve the people. It stresses social justice includes housing and public welfare beyond punishment.

Fear of the Lord: Beginning of Wisdom, Prov. 1 7

A biblical verse emphasizes reverence for God as the start of wisdom. The teaching frames wisdom as rooted in obedience and moral sojourning. The line is a guiding axiom found in Proverbs that has influenced religious thought and ethical conduct.

Church Services Schedule for Washington and Mt Pleasant

The record notes worship times in Washington on the first and third Sundays at 11 o'clock in the morning and in Mt Pleasant on the second and fourth Sundays at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. E A London is the pastor.

Washington Church Mt. Pleasant E. A. London

Sunday Service and Meetings at Local Church Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Communion announced. Young People's meeting Monday evening in the church basement. Pastor Geo A Koeh conducts services and activities.

Geo A. Koeh

St James Catholic Masses Sunday at 7 8 and 10

St James parish schedules Sunday Masses at 7 8 and 10 o clock with Benediction after the 10 o clock service. Rev. H J Corcoran is pastor.

St. James H. J. Corcoran

Powerless Deciples Sermon and Home Sweet Home Play

Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon titled Powerless Deciples. Westminster fellowship 5 45 evening services 7 30 include the religious play Home Sweet Home. Mrs Doris McCutchen sings and Mrs J C Morrison substitutes on organ during Mrs Shield's vacation. Wm J Grossheim pastor.

Westminster Fellowship

Sabbath School and Sermon Notes for Local Church

Seventh Day Adventist on North South Avenue holds Sabbath school at 2 PM and a sermon at 3 PM on Saturdays. Pastor Paul Whitlow oversees the denomination’s weekly meeting.

Seventh Day Adventist N. Sth Ave Paul Whitlow

Baptist church schedule and musical offerings listed

Morning worship at 9:45 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Sermon themes on Having the Mind of Christ and A False Sense of Values. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday party at Sunset Park. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mid-week service 7:30 p.m. Deacons meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prelude A Shepherd's Idyl. Anthem All The Earth Shall Worship Thee. Offertory Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Postlude Choral Postlude. Van Woert, Van Denman Thompson, Armstrong, Currier listed as participants.

Baptist Chiveh School Christ Baptist Youth Fellowship Sunset Park Board of Deacons Geitel van Woert Jesus Savior van Denman Thompson Armstrong V. WL. Currier Chas. McConnell

Calvary Baptist Invites Worship and Programs

Calvary Baptist invites members to worship with us including Bible school at 2 45 p m morning worship at 4 30 a m and evening gospel service at 7 30 p m pastor Paul H White leads. A Wednesday prayer and praise service is also scheduled.

Calvary Baptist Paul H. White

Rally Day at Valley Promotes Change and Unity

Milo J. Phillips urges Valley attenders to join Rally Day this week aiming for strong turnout. He warns stagnation as a deadly sin and emphasizes change as necessary, inviting friends to participate.

Milo J. Phillips

Young People and Evening Services Held at Local Church

Bible study on Responsibility of Life leads the 11th meeting with Elizabeth Fisher guiding the prayer. Basil G. McBee serves as pastor and presides over the Wednesday 8 pm service.

Bible Sehoc Elizabeth Fisher Basil G. McBee

Sunday church schedule and gatherings announced

Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Arthur Peters to preach at the Federated church. U P Missionary circle meets Wednesday at Mrs. W. P. Ross home. John McDowell superintendent.

Federated Church Pr. Peters U.P. Missionary Circle W. P. Ross John McDowell Arthur Peters

West Chester Federated Church Hosts Sunday Services

Morning worship at 10 am and Sunday school at 11 am at West Chester Federated Church this Sunday. Pastor plans to preach. mid week Bible study and prayer services are Thursday evening at the Eugene Engle home. Eugene Engle is director of music. Max Waterhouse superintendent. Arthur Peters pastor.

West Chester Federated Church Eugene Engle Eugene Enegle Max Waterhouse Arthur Peters

Weekly church activities announced for Federated church

Morning worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 a m Evening service at federated church with the pastor preaching The young married folks meet Monday at the pastor s home in West Chester Dr Peters continues studies The mid week Bible study and prayer service Thursday Children s choir rehearsals start a week from Monday Howard Mango d supt

Federated Churchi West Chester Peters Eugene Engle Howard Mango Arthur Peters

Immanuel Lutheran Announces Sunday Services and Sun day School

Immanuel Lutheran at West Jefferson and South Town Ave hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and divine worship at 10 30 a m The sermon theme for Sunday is Faith Children of all ages and visitors are welcome to attend the services led by Pastor H J Anger at Immanuel corner.

West Jefferson and South Town Avenue

Birthday acknowledgments mark September 2 milestones

Birthday notices list James Casey Jr Mrs. Robert Gates Clarence Goodwin Jr Robert Dean Long son of Mr and Mrs Paul Long of Keota turns nine today John Martin anniversary wishes Nancy Kellen Havel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Havel of Ainsworth Glen Chalupa and Charles McKay celebrate September 2 birthdays Do M Crossett observes his 70th birthday today.

James Casey Jr Robert Gates Clarence Goodwin Jr Robert Dean Long Paul Long Keota Nancy Kellen Havel George Havel Ainsworth Glen Chalupa Charles McKay

Mrs Campbell Hosts U Go I Go Meeting

Club members gathered at Mrs Jess Campbell home Thursday afternoon to discuss matters of the U Go I Go group. Birthday celebrations for Mrs H Whitehead included cake fruit salad and coffee with prizes awarded for pinochle. The vice president led the business session and plans were made for a September 15 meeting at Mrs Val Fuhr home.

U Go Jess Campbell Rk. H. Whitehead Whitehead John Lee Albert West Low Campbell Val Fuhr

Camp Fire Girls Meet At Room Wednesday

The Odako Camp Fire Girls met after school in the Camp Fire room with eleven girls answering roll call by Indian names. Martha Kennedy presided, officers to stay for next term, and plans included Wednesday meetings, a September 10 train trip to Ottumwa with Mrs George Dowell, sack lunches, a bean hole supper, a trail seekers hike, and a four council fire.

Odako Martha Kennedy George Dowell Ottumwa

Nickel Plating Origin Traced to 1870 England

The article notes that nickel plating was first developed commercially around 1870 in England, marking an early milestone in industrial metal finishing.

England

U.S. Pig Iron Output Tops One Billion Dollars Annually

The sentence notes that the United States produces pig iron valued at more than one billion dollars each year, highlighting significant iron industry output and economic scale.

U.S

Rally Day Preview at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Is Church Attendance Worth While. Rally Day urged with a cooperative picnic dinner at 12 15 in Sunset Park after service.

St. Paul's Christ Milo J. Phillips

Church Service Schedule and Leaders

Church of Nazarene announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by superintendent Mrs Goldie Gault. Morning worship at 11 a m. Juniors and N Y P S meet at 7 p m. Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m. Midweek prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Thursday. Pastor G KF Gieselman, pianist Mrs Gieselman, and chorister Luther Johnson.

Goldie Gault N.Y.P.S G. KF. Gieselman

Trinity Lutheran Sunday Service Ad

The Church of the Lutheran Hour at 302 E 2nd Street offers Divine worship at 11 a.m. on September 4, the twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Sermon theme is Jesus Hath Done All Things Well based on Mark 7 31 37. Holy Communion will be celebrated.

Church of the Lutheran Hour E. 2Nd Street Jesus

Man Theme in Christian Science Lesson Sermon

The September 4, 1949 lesson in Christian Science Churches centers on Man and the idea of spiritual understanding. Biblical citations emphasize God’s perfect way and strength, while the Science and Health text asserts the unchanging harmony of divine Principle and its idea in eternal perfection.

Christian Science Churches Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baler Eddy God

September church board meeting announced

Bible school 9:45 morning worship 10:45. The September meeting of the church board will be held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Music for the morning includes an organ prelude Morning Mood Grieg and selections by Marguerite Utterback, with Mrs A S Smith as organist and Thomas Polk as minister.

Bible School Church Board

Church Schedule Highlights Morning Worship and Sermon Theme

The Sunday program lists a 9 30 a m church school service, 10 44 a m morning worship with Dr Miller preaching on The Eternal Vision, and an evening 6 30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship. Music includes organ preludes and an anthem The Prayer Perfect, instrumental pieces Beside Still Waters and Hold Thou My Hand, and a postlude Hymn to Joy. Ministers are Fred E Miller and Walter A Smith. organist Joan L Yousling. director of music Wendell Rider.

Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship Stenson Still Waters Thompson Godfrey Beethoven Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith Joan L. Yousling Wendell Rider

Pleasant Hill Christian Church Service Times

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Pastor R. Vv. McDonald leads the church activities.

Pleasant Hill Christian Vv. McDonald

Ainsworth Churches Sunday Schedule and Sermon Series

Sunday school at 10 a.m. features Psalms of Justice. Public worship at 11 a.m. includes Civilization on Trial, the first of four sermons on Christian View of History. Latvian tune My God and I is the choir anthem. organ solos by Mrs Larry Trotter. MYF 7-8 p.m. Official Board meeting Tuesday September 6.

God Beethoven Grieg Larry Trotter

United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule with Sterling College Gospel Team

The United Presbyterian Church announces a morning Bible school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m followed by youth meetings at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m The Sterling college gospel team will be present at the evening services and play a major part in the services Special music features include an organ prelude offertory anthems and postludes with named performers and church staff listed Washington pastor George Kerr Melvin Hill music director Helen Harvey organist and Schreiner as seat leader

Bible School Sterling College Gospel Sasnenae Morgan Schreiner Washington George Kerr Melvin, Hill Helen Harvey

Christian Tabernacle announces week services and rally

The Christian Tabernacle Bible School holds morning worship with Holy Communion at 9 45 a m. Youth service at 11 a m. Evangelistic service at 6 80 p m. A Youth Rally is planned in Moline on Monday. Pastor W J Stevens urges attendance.

Bible School Moline W. J. Stevens

Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Services and Sunday School

Milan Thompson is pastor and Charles Rothlisberger Supt. Church services at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Sermon topic listed as Is Church At- but truncated.

Bethel Presbyterian Milan Thompson Charles Rothlisberger

Sterling College Plans Evening Worship in United Presbyterian

Sterling College of Sterling Kansas travels through four states in August to present an evening worship service at the United Presbyterian church Sundays at 7 30 pm. The program features vocal and instrumental numbers testimonies and Bible truths for Christian living. The team also leads the Youth Fellowship at 6 20 pm inviting all local youths to attend. After the service colored pictures of Sterling College students faculty and campus scenes will be shown followed by an informal youth conference.

Sterling College Sterling Kansas United Presbyterian Church

Exchange Vows In Double Ring Service

Mr and Mrs Wayne Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs Mary Warren to Wilbur A Jensen son of Mrs Mabel Jensen. The wedding was August 21 at Island Methodist church Muscatine in a double ring ceremony pastored by Rev Vernon Overturt. Attendants were Beverly Jones and Ralph Nelson Burlington. They will reside at Wilton Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Wayne Jones Mary Warren Wilbur A. Jensen Wilton Junction Mabel Jensen Muscatine Island Methodist Church Vernon Overturt Beverly Jones Ralph Nelson Burlington

Church Schedule and Sunrise Trip to Washington with Sterling Team

At 10 a m Bible school for all ages with Visual Aids for children. 11 a m Worship service and pastor sermon with special choral music. 6 p m Y P C U and Pioneers depart the church for Washington to hear the Sterling College Gospel Team. Session meets Friday at 7 p m in the church. William E Littlewood pastor.

Y.P.C.U. and Pioneers Washington Sterling College William E. Littlewood

Crawfordsville Churches Plan Sunday Services and Conference

Crawfordsville churches schedule Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Union evening worship at 7 p.m. In the morning hour on Sept 11 district superintendent Dr L D Thomas will speak. A basket dinner follows at noon and the first quarterly conference is set for 1 30 p.m. On Sept 16 Rust College singers visit with Clifford Ott minister John McNeill superintendent.

L. D. Thomas Rust College Clifford Ott John McNeill

Sunday church schedule with Rev. Keith Tabor sermon

The notice lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 50 a m followed by a sermon by Rev Keith Tabor of Lisbon Youth groups meet at 7 p m with Robert Henderson serving as superintendent

Keith Tabor Lisbon Robert Henderson

Nazarene WFMS Meeting at Church

The Nazarene WFMS met Thursday evening at the church. Dorothy Dickey led the opening song I Love to Tell the Story. Beverly Gieselman reviewed the August issue of The Other Sheep. Mrs. Butterbaugh reviewed Japan Now. Luther Johnson dismissed the society with prayer.

The Nazarene Weems Dorothy Dickey Beverly Gieselman Japan Butterbaugh Luther Johnson

Local Methodist events and notices in Columbus area

Rev Lauren D Thomas will preach at Columbus City at 9 45 a m and at Columbus Junction at 11 00 a m. Union services begin at 7 30 p m in the Columbus Junction church. Rev Alfred E Parsons to preach. Veterans' school resumes Sept 5 at 7 30 p m at Columbus High School with Allen Humphrey in charge. Hilda Boulton attends Midwest Bible Missionary College in St Louis. Whatsoever society met at Methodist church with Mrs Louise Perry and Nelle Shellabarger as hostesses.

L. C. Hill Hill Hill's Lauren D. Thomas Mt Pleasant Burlington Columbus High School Allen Humphrey Hilda Boulton George Boulton St. Louis Midwest Bible Missionary College Whatsoever Society Methodist Louise Perry Nelle Shellabarger

Hospital Displays and Dismissals Reported in Today’s Chronicle

In today’s hospital notes Frank Rathmel listed as a well man undergoing surgery. Art Rich from Brigh ton and several other patients and relatives appear in the dismissal and admission lines including Mrs Clara Foreman in Washington and Mr John A Stewart in Washington. The notice also records Grace Carter Elizabeth Steele Wellman Harold Stutzman Gerald Wade and Nafziger family entries with a newborn daughter at fies Se.

Clara Foreman Washington John A. Stewart Grace Carter Elizabeth Steele Ainsworth Harold Stutzman Wellman Gerald Wade Richmond

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Jean Patterson Don Baumert Mrs. Swailes Legion Hall South Prairie School Mt. Pleasant Academy M¢ Millan Park Bible Department E. E Stutsman Knights of Pythias F. Hall DR. Kenn Israel International Council of Religious Education Hicereaseo Dr. Foreman Presbyterian Bible School Symphony Paul Thayer Valley Associate Presbyterian Grace Hill NEW Haven Baptist H. J. Anger Te Ee Amma John Martin Do. M. Crossett Mrs. Campbell St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of Nazarene Trinity Lutheran Christian Marguerite Utterback Exultate Deo Oe Lacey Arthur Everts A. S. Smith Thomas Polk Robert Steele United Presbyterian Ee Lester Sach Christian Tabernacle Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical Darrel Hart Columbus City Dixie Free Methodist Church Free Methodist Church Cedar Falls Hen Helen Hart Iowa State Teachers’ College Bobby Grace Wessington Springs Junior College South Dakota Rev. C. B. Patrick Bible School For All Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Nazarene Wfms Church Frank Rathmel Surgical Art Rich Brighton Orist Nafziger Kalona Fies Se Wilton Scott Furniture Company Washington County Miller Brothers Kwicki Dixie Carmel Corn Shop State Theatre
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