Betrothal announced for Leola Libenguth and Arthur Swenka
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier of St. Mary's Riverside announces the betrothal of Leola Libenguth and Arthur Swenka to be married in St. Mary's Church during the week of September 18. Leola is the Riverside, Iowa, graduate of St. Mary's High School. Arthur is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Swenka and is a farmer. Also reported is a surprise fifth wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Krotz at their Riverside home with many relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Bernard Jacobsmeier
St. Mary's Church
Marria
Leola Libenguth
Arthur Swenka
Joseph Libenguth
St. Mary's High School
John Swenka
John C. Krotz
Lewis Zillmer
Gangs
Howard
Daryl
Mabel Burkholder
Wellman
Anna Krotz
William Krotz
Joseph Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Fred Kucera
John Miller
Fred Miller
Doran Miller
Vera
Krotz
Many Happy Returns Birthday Notes Across Community
A list of local birthdays marks twenty four year anniversaries and age milestones for residents of Wapello Des Moines East Highland Randolph Kelsey and others. The town hosts cake celebrations with honors for 85 14 12 and 6 year olds and a birthday cake gesture to Milo Serden.
Tag sale volunteers meet at city hall
Young sellers of Heart tags and Volunteers of America tag sale are urged to meet Miss Marie Landau at city hall tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to coordinate selling efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Marie Landau
Post-Nuptial Party and Shower Fete Mrs Griggs
Mrs Vera Foriash hosted a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs J R Griggs in honor of Mrs Leland Griggs formerly Esther Rittenhouse. Thirty-two guests attended a program of contests telegrams and songs with a luncheon and gifts for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Griggs
Vera Foriash
Leland Griggs
Esther Rittenhouse
Griggs
R. C. Ferguson
Margaret Rittenhouse
Hazel Griggs
Ethel Nevin
Ella Craig
Shirley Anne Lyle
Wednesday Study Club Meeting With Mrs Davidson
Crawfordsville September 8. After July and August off the Wednesday Study club met with Mrs Alice Davidson and Margaret Davidson aghost OB8es. The American Home theme for the year and booklets shaped like a house in pink and green were distributed by the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Alice Davidson
Margaret Davidson
Gladys Twinam
Alma Conrad
Wayland
Wayland Club
Daisy Huber
Rose Moorhead
Federated Club
Mrs Paul Harvey Hostess to Pythian Past Chiefs Assoc
Mrs Paul Harvey hosted the Pythian Past Chiefs Association meeting at her home after a business session led by president Mrs R P Dewey. Bridge was played at three tables. high score won by Mrs A B Schmoeller and travel prize went to Mrs Dan Rohrer. Guests included Mrs Wanda Bowden and Mrs Nora Faulkner. Vera Harvey assisted and two course refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Paul Harvey
A. B. Schmoeller
Dan Rohrer
Wanda Bowden
Nora Faulkner
R. P. Dewey
Vera
Harvey
Missionary Society Holds Annual Thornburg Picnic
Eleven members of the Ruth Nichol Missionary society and two guests went to Thornburg yesterday for their annual picnic hosted by Mrs. Burl Pringle. They traveled in four cars, had a noon dinner, then held the regular missionary meeting with prayers, a magazine review, and study book discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Harry Donaldson
Everette Simpson
Thornburg
Burl Pringle
Cloyce Stewart
Glenn McCall
Ralph Kleese
P. F. Whisler
George Rudiger
Thris Club Meets with Mrs Miller in Kalona
Kalona reports the Federated clubs starting the year with programs. The Idrie club met Tuesday with Mrs Glen Miller for the first meeting of the year. Mrs Gordon Engstrom led a book review of Women by Vance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Idrie Club
Asc
Glen Miller
Ihe
Gordon Engstrom
Vance
Hezekiah Cleanses Temple and Restores Worship
The lesson shows King Hezekiah renewing worship by cleansing the temple, preparing the priesthood, and purifying the people. It emphasizes divine blessing when people seek God, heed His Word, and celebrate a sustained feast, contrasting spiritual renewal with mere outward reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah
Ahab
Judah
God
America
Alpha Club to Meet with Mrs Grady and Mrs Bnodgrase
On Monday September 11 the Alpha club will gather with president Mrs Ivo Grady and program chairman Mrs Cleo Bnodgrase in charge to lead the meeting and present the agenda.
Richurchese Adap Some Bible School Service Schedule
Worship services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with morning and evening themes The Church and America and A Doxology are scheduled sermons Y P groups and special music feature organ preludes and solos The service list notes choir and organ entries led by K W Eastwood minister with Doris Leffler J L Hughes and others in a church program
World of Tomorrow theme sermon and midweek services
Evening worship at 7 30 features a sermon on The World of Tomorrow inspired by a recent world’s fair visit. Midweek services each Wednesday at 7 30 study the Shorter Catechism with organ preludes solos and anthems performed by the Presbyterian choir under Merle Simpson and Carolyn Nichol.
Christian Science Services Set for Sunday
Public invited to 11 o clock Sunday services at the church on 8 Iowa Ave. The Lesson-Sermon topic is Substance with Golden Text from John 6 27 and quotes from the Bible and Science and Health. The writings emphasize faith as assurance and the divine attributes of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Ave
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Regular fall program resumes at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ announces the first Sunday of the fall schedule with Junior Church in the morning and Christian Endeavor and Evening Service to follow. Bible School at 9 45 worship at 10 45 with sermons on What Is Man and A Mighty Battle. Extras include 6 30 Christian Endeavor and 7 30 Evening Worship. past or Vernon Carter pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Bible School
A Mighty Battle Co
A. Nicholson
V. Ht. Carter
Virel) Earl
Wilmer Lauderman
Vernon H. Carter
Associate Presbyterian Services and sermon details
Usual Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Basil Melee will preach with Rev. A. M. Malcolm, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Melee
A. M. Malcolm
Mission and Sermon Notes for United Presbyterian Church
A church notice urges faith in Jesus Christ and specifies services. Sabbath worship at 9:45 AM with Bible study for all ages, morning service at 10:45 AM, a sermon on Primitive Christianity inspired by Alexander Campbell, and Y P C U gatherings at 6:30 PM plus graduation exercises for Builders and Pioneer Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Campbell
the Christian Church
Y.P.C.U
Trinity Lutheran church activities and schedule
Trinity Lutheran schedule includes Sunday worship at 9 10 A M and Sunday school at 10 80 A M The Ladies Aid meets Thursday September 14 1939 at 2 00 P M at Mrs Louie Schroeder home Wim F Krueger is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Louie Schroeder
Wim. F. Krueger
Methodist Church Services On This Lord's Day
The Methodist congregation invites all to worship with a schedule including 9 30 A M Sunday school led by Mrs Clayde Knapp 10 45 A M morning worship with Dr Arthur Atack sermon Eternity In Our Hearts 6 P M youth fellowship 6 30 P M Epworth League devotional 7 30 P M evening preaching with Dr Atack A Priceless Possession music includes organ prelude In The Cath OREN Gannie cu Gunaeee Anthem The Silent Sea Neidlinger Offertory If Christ Came Back O Hara Boyd White Faraday Wilson Danae w Vance Schubert Maria Schubert items and duties by Arthur Atack Havyh White Edna M Klein organist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayde Knapp
Arthur Atack
Epworth League
Annie Cu Gunaeee
le Neidlinger
Dubois
Christ
O'Hara
Foursquare Gospel Invites All to Worship Next Sunday
Foursquare Gospel extends a cordial invitation to worship. Sunday School at 9:30, Morning worship at 10:30 with a sermon Crossing the Jordan, Crusaders 6:16, Evening services at 7:30 with a sermon on To the World getting ready for a World Dictator. Prophecy sermons follow. Midweek services on Tuesday and Friday, Wednesday prayer meeting, and Saturday 7:30 pm short service at Central Park. Pastor W. J. Stevens.
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The
Jordan
Crusaders
Central Park
W. J. Stevens
Baptist church fall program opens Bible school services
The church invites all members to join Bible school and attend at least one service each Lord's Day. Fall aims include full participation with 9:30 A.M. Bible school, department classes for all, and outreach to friends and seekers seeking spiritual home and ministry.
Pictures From Life of Christ At Baptist Church
The Baptist church opens with an illustrated Life of Christ program next Sunday night with Abide With Me hymn and organ solos by Mrs. Claude L. Reister. Rev J Fredmund preaches two sermons on The Temptations of Jesus in the Wilderness, with Merle Turnipseed’s saxophone and children’s talk. All are invited to morning and evening services including Sunday school and youth meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Christ
Claude L. Reister
J. Fredmund
Merle Turnipseed
Fredmund
Co. V. Brown
Wayne Kendrick
Jesus
Ehoir
Dvorak
Marshall
I. Fredmund
St Pauls Evangelical Service Times and Pastor
Saint Pauls Evangelical Church announces morning worship at 9:30 A M Sunday school at 10:20 A M and Young Peoples League at 7 P M led by Pastor Carl W Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Evangelical Washington
Young Peoples League
Carl W. Klein
Church of Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Pastor
The Church of Nazarene invites the public to worship with a 10 A M Sabbath school and 11 A M morning service. Evangelism at 7 40 P M and a prayer meeting at 7 50 P M Thursday evening led by Pastor James K K Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James KK. Morris
Rally Day Plans for Two Churches on Sept 24 and Oct 1
Country Churches invites members to participate in Rally Day on September 24 and World Wide Communion Sunday on October 1. Sermons focus on The Age of Hope from Revelation 21 1 and A Telltale Companionship from Acts 4 15. Bethel hosts 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship with a picnic planned for September 16. Cotter offers 10:00 Sunday School and 7:00 services with a new intermediate Christian Endeavor Society forming and combined junior and senior groups meeting this week. Rev M A Robeson notes early Rally Day notices and study periods during the Christian Endeavor sessions.
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Bethel
This Church Desires to Serve All Who Will Permit It
A church invites all to attend its study and worship services and join in guiding others to spiritual growth. The note expresses a welcoming call for participation and fellowship within its community.
Young People Meet Separate From Washington Church
The notice outlines Sunday events at the church with gatherings for youth beginning 7:00 PM. Included are a 9:45 worship service, 10:45 Bible School, and 7:00 Christian Endeavor led by Howard Benn. All community youth are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Church
Home Coming Day Rally Planned by Church
Wor ship Service starts at 9 80 Sunday morning with Mark 10 28 45. Church School at 10 80 plans to participate in Home Coming Day September 24 Rally Day program 9 30 to 11 with basket dinner near noon. Afternoon exercises begin 2 50 with Rev Gilbert Vorhies of Marion Iowa to speak and greetings from visitors and letters from absent members.
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Gilbert Voorhies
D. D
Marion
Iowa
N. F. Chapman
Valley Sunday Worship and Service Details
Valley schedules Sunday events with morning Sunday school at 10 00 A M and worship service at 11 15 A M led by Pastor W Klein with choir and congregation advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Evangelical Valley
Youth Rally Reports Mark Pilotburg Homecoming Invite
The church invites all to Bible school at 10:00 A M with a class for you and worship at 11:00 A M led by youth who attended the Chicago rally and will report on the event. The Pilotburg homecoming is announced for the coming Lord's Day. Strong, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pilotburg
Cc. Ke, Strong
Salem Presbyterian Welsh and English Services Schedule
The Salem Presbyterian announces Welsh services at 9 30 a m Sunday School at 10 30 a m Junior Society at 7 50 p m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m led by Sarah Davis English service at 8 00 p m prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 Reverend Dr C Davies is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor
Sarah Davis
Dr. C. Davies
New Haven Bible School Picnic Attracts Large Crowd
A large turnout enjoyed a Saturday picnic with dinner games and visiting. Next Sunday September 10 at 9 30 Bible school. The contest continues with rising interest and attendance. Morning worship at 16 30. Junior Church and Choir planned with Juniors as ushers. Sermon by Mrs Dewey Minister Mra Dewey.
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New Haven Bible School
Nrce
Su Bible School
Mra. Dewey
Church invites to Bible study and services
A church invites families to Bible study at 16 o clock and announces divine worship at 11 o clock with the morning topic WAGES. It notes a welcome to C108 All or Le and free seats, plus a Young People's hour at 7 and union evening service at 0 o clock to UP. Rev. W. H. Hemphill signs the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Ehurch
W. H. Hemphill
Crawfordsville Churches Schedule and Attendance Call
Crawfordsville Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday School at 10 o clock led by J W Hich, superintendent, public worship at 11, Epworth League at 6 30 and union evening service at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon. Rev KE KK Voss is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
J. W. Hich
Inez
Epworth League
Union
KE. KK. Voss
Dandteod Presbyterian Weekend Services Schedule
Sabbath School begins at 10 o clock with Ida Wooley as superintendent. Evening service at 6 30. Junior Missionary society meets Tuesday at 4. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30.
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Ida Wooley
Cc. U
Junior Missionary Society
Burnday Church Activities Include Rally Day Prep
On Burnday morning the Church School meets at 10 o'clock with Rally Day preparations under way Also the Worship Service at 1 o'clock features the pastor speaking from the same scripture as last Sunday A Christian Endeavor meeting follows at 6 30 and at 7 30 the Union Service is held at the Methodist Church On Wednesday evening the activities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Church
Local and Area News Notes From Monmouth and Nearby
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and visits from Colorado Springs to Monmouth. Notables include Rev. and Mrs. Burgess on summer stops and upcoming Chicago trip for daughter Carrie Bell Burgess’s wedding, plus Wilson on vacation from the A and P meat department. Also noted are reunions, school postings, and local business and social visits across Iowa communities.
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Paul Burgess
Guatemala
Central America
Carrie McLaughlin
Monmouth
Ill
G. W. McLaughlin
Colorado Springs
Colo
Glenn S. Wilson
Lorna
Colorado
Mr. Wilson
A. and P Grocery
Officers Elected in Merry Mixer Club
The Merry Mixer club held its officer election at Mrs. Herman Schulte’s home Wednesday afternoon with 17 members and two guests Mollie Tierney and Mrs. Mayme Flynn present. Mildred Statler was chosen president Callie Thrapp vice president Mabel Griffith secretary treasurer Katherine Romine reporter. Statler led the entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess with Ming Tierney and Mrs. Wigan assisting. The next meeting will be with Gertrude Stephens on October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Herman Schulte
Mollie Tierney
Mayme Flynn
Mildred Statler
Callie Thrapp
Mabel Griffith
Katherine Romine
Wesleyan and Methodist Societies Plan September Luncheon
The Wesleyan Missionary Society will join the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church for a pothuck luncheon this Friday at the church. Knights of Pythias 17613 regular meeting set for Monday evening with refreshments and entertainment. meeting starts at 7:30. Pastor N. F. Chapman leads ongoing Bible studies on how to make a success of the hereditary life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Knights of Pythias
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Paul Horak
James Dvorak
East Highland
Billy Hammer
Letty Jean Fry
Paul Harvey Maxwell
C. A. Dewey
Des Moines
G. H. Messer
Doris Clow
Wanda Pence
Ross Pence
Randolph Kelsey
North Side
Mr. Kelsey
Milo Serden
Janet Lee Simmering
Joe Simmering
Rockwood’s
Pythian
Assoc
Missionary Society
Thris Club
Harold L. Lundquist
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
Bishop Paget
Shelley
Thomas Parsons
Waters of
Minnetonka
Liewrance
Iola Dittmer
Stebbins
Knapp
Doris Leffler
J. L. Hughes
Orean Postlide
Doane
Henry 8S. Shields
K. W. Eastwood
Mozart
Oery
Gue Ones
Diggie
Babyos
So Howell
John Lloyd Hughes
Courtesy
Presbyterian Choir
Barrett Atthem
Sibelius
Mable Livingston
Becker
Christian Science
Christian Science Churches
Church of Christ
Associate Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Trinity Lutheran
Methodist
Boyd White
Wilson
Danae
Schubert
Havyh White
Muale
Edna M. Klein
Foursquare Gospel
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Despot
Y Publishing Society
Ees Eet
Ike
Baptist
Church of Nazarene
Country Churches
Bethel and Cotter
Christian Endeavor Societies
M. A. Robeson
Pleasant Hill
Howard Benn
Haskins
Cart W. Klein
Prairie Flower
NEW Haven Baptist
Ainsworth U.P
Peupsbryterian
Reister Bros
Stoward Hanna
Waterloo
Jim Bowens
Bargaina
Mrs. H. &. Busby
F. Rowley
Higesville
Warren
Monmouth, Ill
Cecil Billups
Stronghurst
C. F. Anderson
Dave Rotenburger
Walter Kopp
Joe F. Havel
Askaloosa
Gall Mace Body & Paint Shop
Mr. Miller
Ben Wallace
Town City
Carlton Lytle
Dennis
Gary
Oskaloosa
Lloyd
W. J. Brooks
Wausau
Wis
Carl Rothlisberger
Kothlisberger
Moothart
Sunset Park
Jesse Smylie
Los Angeles
Calif
Murray Smylie
Mrs. Smylie
California
Jo Sse Smylie
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Clarence Berkhoff
Bila Shively
Gon. Dick
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Stewart & Crone
Mrs. Woodrow Wade
Stanbury, Mo
Mr. and
Mra. Russell
Lemmons Jewelry
K. H. Carlson
Red Wing, Minn
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