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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

Page

6

Social clubs host gatherings and Knights picnic in Sunset Park

Multiple society notes describe a bridge party at Mire. Co. A Newey for Peggy Reed of Omaha, Rural Women’s Club talks by Mrs. Heinzman, and a big Knights of Pythias picnic in Sunset Park with 250 to 300 attendees. Attendees included Mrs. Edna Flynn, Mrs. Charles King, Mrs. L. S. Patterson, Mrs. Roberts, and several guests. A PEO meeting discussed Thessalonians and Apostolic Counsels, with mentions of Mrs. Homer Stephen and others. The event featured a large ice cream and food spread, hot weather tempered by a cool park breeze, and a celebratory, well-attended atmosphere.

Dave Haney Rebekah Club Edna Flynn Charles King L. S. Patterson Carl Roberts Nellie Cunningham Book of Thessalonians Roberts Apostolic Counsels Homer Stephen Parousia Carter Anita, Town V. Log Knights of Pythias Sunset Park Bone Dry Washington Hartman Echo Ayel Brookhart John W. Applegate

Dinner and serving staff named for K P Lodge event

George Limerman lists committees for the K of P lodge dinner with grounds and tables chaired by George Pants and Raver and John Devison. finance by Ralph Minick and Rod Noonan. the dinner service credited to many workers including F Beatty and Lee Holland. Observers praise the knights for a huge successful event with ample service to guests.

George Limerman George Pants Raver John Devison Frank Beatty Lee A. Holland J. R. Busby Ralph Minick Rod Noonan K. of P. Lodge F. ©. Beatty Ed Wells Jesse Busby Lee Holland Ed Currie Bob Noonan John Applegate Harold Farris Jne Brookhart J. L. Prockhart Ed Hartman Geo. Pauls Don Wilson Ward Gilliland Ed Salterberg

War on Barberry Ames Progress Report

Dr. F E Kempton of the U S Department of Agriculture says the barberry eradication campaign is gaining ground in Iowa and the spring wheat region. He notes early signs of progress against black stem rust and discusses ongoing surveys with state leaders, while leaders press for continued funding of 250.00 dollars for eradication efforts.

Ames Sam F. E. Kempton United States Department of Agriculture Washington J. H. Muncie Iowa Kempton Spring Wheat Minneapolis Iint Aigarn Fuller

Big Rutland Dam Works With Team Labor Progress

Work overtime on the new Rutland dam proceeds as Bred Men with teams trucks and cars toil in shifts. Northern Town Gas and Electric builds the dam and plans a powerhouse on site. An excavation slip to clay caused a brief delay. depth reached thirty six feet. River dredging will clear water for turbine intake and a yearly start is targeted. The company offers to sell its current plant to Pocahontas for city electricity. September 8 entry notes two hundred...

Rutland Northern Town Gas and Electric Company Pocahontas Mane

Church Announcements for Sunday Services

Bible Study at 0:45 a m and public worship at 11:00 am. Speakers Enslin Henderson Marble and Hampton. Large congregation anticipated. Meeting at 6:30 and Junior at the same hour. Evening service at 7:20 led by Pastor W H Hampton.

Meesrs Enslin Henderson Marble Hampton W. H. Hampton

Reforted Presbyterian Sabbath Services Schedule

Sabbath worship at 11.00 with 10 o clock pre service, young people at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by W G Robb pastor Services follow the usual weekly pattern in the church bulletin.

Young People's Society

Pastor invites all to warm weather services

The pastor says helpful services continue despite heat with electric fans. He plans to preach at both services next Lord's Day. Sunday school starts 9:30, morning worship 10:55, B Y P A at 6:30, evening service 7:30, and Wednesday prayer meeting 7:30. Romans 13 will be the lesson.

Bn. Y. PA M. R. Regan

Regular Church Services Schedule and Evening Sermon

The day offers 9:30 Bible school 11:00 public worship and 6:30 Epworth League followed by a 7:30 popular song and sermon. Morning sermon titled Holy Ambition and evening The Captivity of Judah and Benjamin applied to modern life. Music includes organ preludes hymns anthems offertories and postludes by listed performers.

Bible School Epworth League Sermo Judah Benjamin

Presbyterian Sunday School Grow- Spirit and Body

A Sunday message invites all members and nonmembers to attend Sunday worship and Sunday school. Morning worship begins at 9 45 with a sermon on The Sources of Our Spiritual Enthusiasm. Evening service features Rev L W Hanter of Winfield as preacher.

L. W. Hanter Winfield

Second United Presbyterian Service Announcements

All are invited especially those without a church home. Arthur R. Oates is pastor. Sabbath school at 9 45 a m morning service 11 a m evening service 7 30 p m Rev B F Kimmelshue of Des Moines will lead. Christian Endeavor 6 15 p m topic Gods Commands and Our Obedience Ps 119 33 40. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m topic Inspiration of the Bible 2nd Tim 3 16.

Second United Presbyterian B. F. Kimmelshue Des Moines Christian Endeavor

Girl's Braided Hair Snatched by Unknown Attacker

Marian Wilkins 12 is seized en route to a ball game by an unknown man who cuts off her two foot braid. He pockets the hair and escapes as officers recover only strands at Tenth and Vine. No suspect found due to delayed reporting.

Davenport Marian Wilkins J. A. Wilkin Mitchell's Field Vine Streets

Iowa Legion Membership Rises in Iowa

The Iowa department of the American Legion reports 42 771 members as of September 2, a gain of 1790 over last year. Iowa ranks fourth in national membership behind New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois, earning 48 delegates to the New Orleans convention. The annual state convention opens with broad turnout, Dan Steck of Ottumwa presiding.

Waterloo James Barton Iowa Department of the American Legion Iowa New York Pennsylvania Ilinois New Orleans Iowa Department Hawkeye Commonwealth Dan Steck Ottumwa

Sac City Postmaster Asked to Resign After Embezzlement

Postmaster Lacey A. Wine of Sac City has been asked to resign by the post office department following an embezzlement case found in his office. He is held responsible for carelessness and inefficiency in not keeping in touch with the office and not reporting the theft, though not charged with the offense itself. His supporters appealed to Representative Boies to intervene.

Sac City Lacey A. Wine Post Office Department Wine Promi Boies

County Churches Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic

The schedule lists Sunday school from 9 30 to 10 45 with a ten minute sermon by Pastor Francis R Casselmag. Public worship at 8 p m follows a 7 p m meeting of young people to consider forming a youth society. Sermon titled Why Does God Not Answer All Our Prayers by Pastor Casselmag.

Young People's Society Francis R. Casselmag

Bethel Presbyterian Announces September Sermon Series

Bethel Presbyterian invites all to Sunday school at 10:15 and public worship at 11:30. Sermon topics include Why does God permit suffering on Sept 10, Why does God not answer all our prayers on Sept 17, and How does God work in a universe which seems to run by law on Sept 24. Francis R. Casselman, Pastor.

Francis R. Casselman

West Cthipster Baptist Sunday Services

There will be Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. The choir will render special music during the evening program at 8 o'clock led by the pastor’s wife A E Aldrich and the pastor.

New Haven Sunday Services Schedule Announced

New Haven church announces Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. special services to continue next week if interest remains. No service Saturday evening the 9th. All welcome, signed A. E. Aldrich, Pastor.

Large Rail Reservoir Open for Swimmers in Mystic

Mystic readers can swim in the C. M. and St. P. railroad reservoir that spans fifteen acres. Water depth varies from one to sixty feet, with two bath houses financed by local contributions after a drive led by the American Legion post.

Mystic Lerfon Post

Mintay Unable to Start Car Despite Gasoline Shortage

An exception note states Mintay ran out of gasoline yet could not start the car. The incident highlights a puzzling mechanical or supply problem affecting transportation.

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