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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

3

Katie Reber Weds Arthur Schweitzer

Katie Mae Reber daughter of Mr and Mrs Joel Reber and Arthur Schweitzer of Iowa City son of Mrs Fanny Schweitzer married at 12 30 Sunday afternoon at the brides parents home Rev John Y Swartzendruber performed the ceremony in the presence of 75 guests A quartet sang O Perfect Love and Beautiful Threads of Gold A wedding dinner followed They will live on a farm near Iowa City with a short wedding trip to Wood River Nebraska Out of town guests included relatives from Michigan California and Kansas

Mary Bontrager Schweitzer Center High School Goshen College Goshen Ind Johnson County Memier Town City Wood River Nebr Lorigegroom Iowa City Nick Gasho Celesta Pigeon Micch Harold Keber Pasadena Calif George P. Miller Midland Mich

Social notes from Riverside area visitors and travels

Mrs. Nora Critz and family visited Riverside then headed to St Louis to see Miss Jane Critz. Mrs. Minnie Holtz traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives before Elgin Illinois trip. Margar et Welter left Riverside for Chicago to resume nurse duties at St Anthony's after a summer visit with Welte parents. Mrs. A S Albright of North Liberty visited Miss Currie Iden and attended the Labor Day celebration at St Marys. Miss Mary DeSale Cruz of Fort Dodge was a visitor.

Riverside Nora Critz Daniel Cassie Dickie Fort Dodee Joseph Heitzman Anna Griffin St Louis Jane Critz Minnie Holtz Cedar Rapids Margaret Cress Walter Albright Elgin Ill Lee Horsley Gerald Welte Margaret Welter Chicago St. Anthony's Hospital A.S. Albright North Liberty Currie Iden St. Marys Mary DeSale Cruz Fort Dodge

Violet Twinam of Chicago Visits Crawfordsville Parents

Violet Twinam from Chicago spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Twinam in Crawfordsville. Local families hosting guests include the Hopkinson sisters from Des Moines, the Anderson families of Crawfordsville, and visitors from Des Moines, Washington, Waterloo, Ottumwa, and New Florence.

Crawfordsville Violet Twinam Chicago W. W. Twinam Aura Mabel Alsey Hopkinson Des Moines John Anderson Nellie Glenn Anderson Ainsworth Howard Anderson Bruce McCleary Jimmy J. S. McCleary Roy Clossen Sioux City Harry White Lora Gibson Clarissa Frank Eugene Gibson Ora Bell Rose Reid Washington Rose Moorhead Bell Gibson DeLonge Ella DeLong Daisy Huber The Methods Church Anta Mae White Mary Lillian Moorhead Jhhenry Cheney Janice Cheney Delwe Millsonm Curete Millson U. Ppehursh Margaret Davidson Marian Waters Louise Holmes Mabel Monson Florence White Jane Maxwell Violet Fletcher Norman Webster New Florence Carol Hanna Waterloo Bruce Hanna Baby Carol

Relatives Visit and Outing Near Tiffin

Mrs. Herman Heitzman stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hurt, Jr., near Tiffin. Miss Margie Streb returned from a motor trip to Montana with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mottet and their son Francis of Washington. They visited in Melrose with cousins Ralph Albert and Florence Streh.

Herman Heitzman Joseph Hurt, Jr Tiffin Margie Streb Montana Lawrence Mottet Francis Washington Melrose Ralph Albert Florence Streh

Lesson for September 8

A religious education lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission.

International Council of Religious Education

Churches Set Sunday Services At 11 In Public Edifice

Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock will be held at the church edifice on Iowa Ave with public invited. The Lesson Sermon in all Churches of Christ Scientist on September 8 treats "Man" with the Golden Text from Romans 8:16, 17. Five Bible citations and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy are included. The evangelistic service follows at 7:20 p.m. with the sermon: What is a Christian? All are welcome, W. J. Stevens.

S Lowa Ave Churches of Christ Scientist God Christ Mary, Baker Eddy W. J. Stevens

Worship as a Collective Call to Praise and Awe

This lesson defines worship as a collective practice centered on God, not merely personal devotion. It contrasts worship with prayer and praise, outlines the call to gather, the reasons for worship, and the proper manner and setting, stressing offerings and universal praise.

St James Catholic Mass Schedule

St James Catholic Church advertises Masses at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. led by pastor Rev H J Corcoran.

St. James Catholic H. J. Corcoran

Worship and Sunday School Schedule at Willits PF Krueger

Morning worship at 1h:00 A M and Sunday school at 6:00 A M led by Pastor Willits PF Krueger. The notice outlines church services in concise terms.

Second Street Willits PF. Krueger

Methodist church announces services and conference schedule

The church calendar lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon theme Our Is A Wonderful Religion if We Use it by the minister. Prayer day is officially designated for September 5, with Epworth League sessions at 6 00 p m and 6 30 p m. Annual conference starts Tuesday at Grace Church Des Moines, with no services at this church on September 15 and evening services resuming September 22.

United States Kkepworth League Grace Church Des Moines Charen School Epworth League Ywaeh Gullmant Organ Berlin Clifton Keaggy Loren Sutherland Edita M. Klein Organitt

United Presbyterian Service Bulletin Promotes Light of Life Theme

The church invites attendance with Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 46 a m The sermon asks What is Truth and Young People report on the National Convention at Hites Park Colorado Evening worship at 7 30 p m begins the Vacation Series with music and readings including Prelude Andantino and Reverie Special midweek service is announced for Wednesdays at 7 30 p m

Jesus Hites Park Colorado Gods House A. F. Hesse

Welcome for new teachers and pupils at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ extends a cordial welcome to new teachers and pupils arriving for the school year. Activities include Sunday School at 9:45, Worship at 10:45 and 7:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, with night service resumes next Sunday. Minister C. Breidenthal invites all to attend.

Christian Endeavor C. Breidenthal

Word of God sermon invites worship at Nazarene church

Church of Nazarene invites attendance this Lord's Day with church school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. gospel service at 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Pastor James K E Morris announces the schedule.

James KE. Morris

Celebration of Lord's Supper and National Day of Prayer

Preaching by Basil McBee with preparatory services Friday 6:30 conference and 7:30 pm sermon. Saturday service at 2:00 pm. Sabbath designated National Day of Prayer. Question posed if the nation will respond in these troubled days and confess sins and turn to the Lord.

Basil McBee

St Pauls Evangelical Announces Sunday Worship and Activities

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington reports morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 20 a m and Young Peoples League gathering at 7 30 p m Carl W Klein is the pastor.

Washington Young People’s League

Peace Day Prayer Service Planned by Country Churches

The President designates next Lord's day for national prayer for peace and safety. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and a prayer service at 11:00 a.m. led by C. E. Strong, pastor, inviting all readers to join in the effort.

United States Reader Bible School E. Strong

Church Services Announce Evening Worship and Sermon

Sunday School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 Sermon subject Lasting Peace Evening service 8 00 Our church welcomes you Rev Marl Dale Pastor.

Our Church Marl Dale

Church Activities Schedule With Leaders Named

Morning service at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 00 a m Intermediate C EE Society at 30 p m led by Donald Davis Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m subject Choose Your Friend led by Leslie Humphreys Beveting service at 8 00 p m Class meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m Rev David C Davies Pastor

C. EE Donald Davis Christian Endeavor Leslie Humphreys David C. Davies

Ice Cream and Sugar Scene From a Fragment

Fragmentary note on servings and foods mentions sherbets ice and sugar with unclear quantities. Reference to American consumption appears but lacks full details or context. The text reads as an incomplete dietary snippet with no named events or dates.

National Day of Prayer For War Era

The president calls a National Day of Prayer on Sunday September 8. A church announces a special 2:00 p.m. prayer meeting with Sunday school at 9:40 and morning worship at 10:45. Sermon asks why God allows war. Crusader 6:30.

Presbyterian A Welcome At All Services

Community church invites worship and Day of Prayer with Bible School at 9 30 am Super intendent Vernon Witting Classes for all ages Worship at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm Morning sermon The Key to Success Evening sermon Facing Forward Women's Missionary Society plans a 6 pm offering All young people invited to a pas tor led conference at the manse 209 KEK Main St Music includes Peter I Tchaikovsky and other selections by Lewes weno erison Niel Postlude Karg Elert song of sorrow and march of the nobles Fr W Eastwood minister Iola Dittmer organist

Bible School Vernon Witting United States of America Women's Missionary Society Main St John L. Hughes Londonderry Lewes Weno Errison Niel Karg-Elert Eweninwen Gordon Nevin Essue Werce W. Eastwood Iola Dittmer

Sunday worship schedule at church expands services

The church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m and public worship at 10:45 a m with a sermon on Christs Mission. The two services total one hour and thirty minutes ending at 11:30. The change aims to boost attendance and benefit attendees. W L Clapp Minister Mrs Clark Wagner Superintendent

Christs Mission W. L. Clapp Clark Wagner

Church Notices Invite Participation in Services

In service elsewhere are invited to participate with us in these services. Bathel "The Family Church" on Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship. The annual church and Sunday School picnic on Saturday, September 7. Cotter "The Friendly Church" 10:00 Sunday School 7:00 Three C. K. Society meetings for young people 7:45 Evening Worship. Rev. M. A. Robeson, Pastor.

Bathel Family Church Cotter Friendly Church C. K. Society M. A. Robeson

Church Services Announced by Rev Hemphill

The schedule lists Bible study at 10, Divine worship at 11, young peoples hour at 7, and evening worship at an unspecified time. Rev W H Hemphill presides and invites participation.

Young Peoples Hour W. H. Hemphill

Regular Worship at Haskins Church Sunday Morning

The Haskins church announces a 9 30 am regular worship service with a special morning service on a topic of humility and prayer. Bible School starts at 10 30 am for all ages. Theodore Meyer is superintendent and September offerings support Iowa National Missions. No other announcements omitted here.

Bible School Theodore Meyer Iowa National Missions N. F. Chapman

Crawfordsville Churches Hold Sunday Services and Conference

Crawfordsville Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. overseen by superintendent W. Rich and morning worship at 11 a.m. with theme Growing Like the Mustard Seed. Epworth League meets at 6 50 p.m. on The Christian and War. The annual Methodist Conference begins Tuesday September 10 at the Des Moines ace Methodist church with J W Rich as local delegate. Rev Lester H Bill is pastor with Sabbath School at 10 a.m.

Methodist Crawforsville W. Rich Epworth League Theirace Methodist Des Moines J. W. Rich Lester H. Bill

Bible School and Worship Services This Sunday

Morning Bible school at 10 a.m. morning worship and sermon at 1 p.m. Union service at 7:30 p.m. in this church Rev George Penington will preach Let us remember the call of the president to observe September as a day of prayer in all our churches J B Pollock Pastor

George Penington J. B. Pollock

Paolos PV Angerlical Valley Service Times

Valley Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning worship at 11 15 a m announced for Paulos PV Angerlical church with services listed.

Sb. Paulos Angerlical Valley Carl W. Klein

Bethe Cotter Presbyterian World Crisis Theme

The Church of Jesus Christ is the stabilising force amid war insecurity and fear. Aimed at Christians, the message urges calm reflection on the role of Christianity in the global crisis under the theme World Christians in World Crisis.

Church of Jesus Christ

Reverend A M Malcolm Minister Worship Times

The notice lists Reverend A M Malcolm as minister with worship times at 10 00 a m and 7 80.

A. M. Malcolm

Ida Wooley Leads Morning Service With Incassee

Mrs Ida Wooley the superintendent presides at morning service scheduled for 11 a m Reverend Norman Webster from New Florence Pa to deliver the Incassee no other services for the day noted

Ida Wooley Norman Webster New Florence

Bible School and Worship Service Schedule Update

The Bible School meets at 10 o clock each Sunday with classes for all ages led by Superintendent Latimer Davis. Worship at 11 o clock features a service on humiliation and prayer amid world conditions. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 in the evening and the Union Service at 7 30. Willing Workers hold a meeting next Tuesday. September benevolence offerings support Iowa National Missions. Announcements may be made at Sunday services.

Bible School Latimer Davis Christian Endeavor Society Willing Workers Society Iowa National Missions N. F. Chapman

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