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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
3
The Fishburn annual reunion meets Saturday at 10:00 with basket dinner at the Legion hall and W C T U county convention sessions at 10 and 1 80. Plus Fortnightly literature, Nurses home events, DeMolay Amos chapter, and YW mixers with glass etching craft classes and cooperative luncheons through the week.
Graceville notes report Rev Floyd Smith and wife with daughters returning from two weeks away. Smith served as chaplain at Fort Riley Kansas while Mrs Smith visited relatives in Red Oak Garden Grove and with Coffey family. Local school term began with freshmen listed at West Chester and Washington university.
Mary Belle Fetter daughter of Dr and Mrs A G Fetter of Van Meter and Clifford Olson son of Mr and Mrs Harry FE Olson of Winfield were married August 20 in the Van Meter Methodist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev O J Felter before 240 guests with white eladion and hushleberry branches as decorations. The bride wore a white satin dress with a pearl necklace and carried a lace handkerchief. her bouquet was white gardenias and pink roses. The couple left for a trip to Interlochen Michigan and will reside in Town City. The bride’s mother and father hosted a reception and the bridegroom who served overseas in the army will continue his education at the University.
Mrs Henry Lechner hosted a pink and blue shower for her daughter in law Mrs Norman Lechner of Washington. Stork centerpiece and pastel decor guided gift packs while bingo and music provided entertainment. Guests included Katheryn Flynn, Jean Mangold, Eleanor Swift and many others from Washington and Brighton.
Greetings are extended to Mrs. Rh J Patterson and several local ladies. Honorees include Mrs Leyburn Lewis Mrs Charles Jackson Mrs Richard Knapp Donna Dar lene Statler Mrs C R Wilson Clarence Griffin Mrs Warren Goodwin and Mrs Harold Brock. Mr and Mrs Wilson Putman celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Ronnie Joe Pease, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Pease, is one year old today.
The Widmer family and friends travel from Winfield and nearby towns to Buhler Kansas for the wedding of Mrs Widmer's sister. Guests include the Yod ers, the Widmers, and relatives from Chicago and Washington. Local visits note peach canning and hospital news as Illinois relatives and nurses training progress.
Louisa county officials and Louisa Democrats will meet Friday evening at eight o'clock in the Columbus Junction community building to discuss party plans and refreshments will be served. Readers note weekend visits and local social events including birthday observances and church society activities.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bekelana and Mrs Carrie Godwin delivered well filled supper baskets to Brighton Wednesday evening to surprise their sister and daughter Mrs Harold Coop for her birthday.
Devotional reading focuses on Acts passages from chapters four nine and twelve with cross references to Corinthians Galatians Colossians and Psalms. The text references church figures and scripture verses for contemplation and spiritual guidance.
The Brighton PEO chapter held its first fall meeting after summer break at the home of Mrs Willis Horton with a covered dish dinner before the business session.
Wanda Jean Huston of Washington received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Elon Christner and Mrs. Lydia Christner at Crawfordsville. The event featured yellow and white décor and refreshments with a long list of local guests including Mrs. C. Huston, Mrs. Nina Lowe, Mrs. Florence Henss, and others from Crawfordsville and nearby areas.
The Hanan family of Fairfield announces the birth of daughter Sherry Lynne, weighing pounds and 115 ounces at Jefferson County Hospital on September 8. Clyde Lambert and wife Maxine join W E Wasson and Louise for an oncoming birthday dinner for Mr Wasson. A cooperative dinner honored Doris Blanchard of Des Moines and Betty Caldwell recently of Jerea Kentucky. Doris resumes work at Americana University of Beauty and Betty leaves for Cincinnati to continue nursing training started at Berea.
Order of Eastern Stars met at the Masonic Temple for a post vacation meeting. Mrs. George Dare and Fred J. Longer presided. a special October election to fill an associate patron vacancy was announced. two solos were performed by Mrs. J. C. Holbert with Mrs. Lee Baird at the piano.
Barnabas earns the nickname Son of Encouragement for backing Saul after his conversion. He helps Saul meet Jerusalem leaders, introduces him to the church, and sees his value. Barnabas spots grace in Antioch’s growth, recruits Saul from Tar sus, and places him with the new multiethnic church as a crucial partner.
The Antioch church sent out Barnabas and Saul as the first foreign missionaries with hands laid on them. Laying on of hands marks ordination and signifies the ordained become the hands of the churches they represent biblically and ceremonially.
Church school at 9 45 a m invites morning worship led by Dr Miller on the Providence of God theme. A young adult potluck at 6 30 at James Birney home, 5% miles northeast, precedes a 5 30 church meet followed by a movie. Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 features organ preludes and offerings.
Adventists meet on N. South Avenue with Sabbath school at 2 p m and sermon at 3 p m Pastor H E Coats leads the denomination in today’s service.
St James offers Mass at 7 8 and 10 a m with the 10 o clock service designated as the high mass Rev H J Cocoran is the pastor.
Calvary Baptist invites all to worship with Bible school at 4 30 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m. Evening gospel service is 7 20 p m, with 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer and praise. Pastor Paul H White leads.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Mt. Pleasant Iowa invites visitors to Sunday school at 7 to 80 p m and a gospel service. Pastor Alton Koch leads services at 515 Broad Way Ave. Worshippers are welcome to attend The Lutheran Hour service.
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed in Washington holds Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon titled The Cost of Religion A congregational meeting follows the service all members urged to attend Pastor Milo J Phillips issued the reminder about daily grumbling leaving you dog tired at night.
The Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Junior meeting at 7 p.m. Evangelistic meeting at 7:45 p.m. The pastor C. F. Gieselman invites all to attend with inspirational singing and gospel messages.
A brief tip notes that lemon juice can be applied to rusty linoleum to aid rust removal. The snippet emphasizes a natural cleaning method using citrus juice for household surface care.
Immanuel Lutheran invites visitors to two Divine services on Sunday September 12 at 10 50 a m and 3 00 p m with sermons by Pastor H J Anger and Rev J B Erhart of Oskaloosa The sermons focus on Lord s Mission Work and the call to give to support it with a reminder that the Bible emphasizes giving not earning money for the church.
The September 12 1948 Christian Science lesson centers on Substance as eternal and incorruptible. Golden text from Romans speaks of hope not seen, and the Bible citation from Isaiah emphasizes salvation enduring beyond earthly decay and the enduring righteousness of God.
The notice lists activities at the Baptist church including Sunday school at 10:45, morning worship, Baptist Youth, Peta Tay X, aida Dilys, and Wednesday evening prayer service.
The vine like branches of the cannon ball tree twine around the trunk base in South America. This growth pattern yields the large raurid fruit that gives the tree its name.
A ground duster moving five miles per hour applies 20 pounds per acre over a 28 foot swath, covering 1.28 acres per minute requiring 5.60 pounds per minute. An airplane at 60 mph covers 35 feet and to date disperses zero pounds per acre, needing 4.24 acres per minute and 84.80 pounds per minute. At 85 mph the plan must feed 129.2 pounds over 6.01 acres per minute, equating to two pounds per second, about 21.46 times faster than the ground machine.
Morning solo hymn One Sweetly Solemn Thought by Mrs Paul Thayer followed by a sermon The Smallness of the Corinthian Christians. Evening 7 30 Christian movie The Missing Christians. After service volunteers visit church members. Organist Mrs Charles McConnell Minister Paul K Wells.
The United Presbyterian Church in Washington posts its sabbath schedule led by Pastor George Kerr. Bible school at 9 45 A M worship at 10 45 A M with themes Great Expectations and At the Time of Harvest youth group at 6 30 P M evening worship 7 80 P M with music by Melvin Hill and Helen Harvey organist. Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 15 P M and prayer meeting 7 30 P M at the church home. A welcome awaits all.
The church lists 10:00 Bible school 11:00 Morning worship with The Rest of God's People. 7:00 Young People's meeting. 6:00 Evening worship and Wednesday 8:00 Prayer meeting. Study Jeremiah chapters 1 and 2. Basil G. McBee is pastor.
Morning worship at 1S1:44 a. m with prelude and guest Rev. C. S. Williams of Town City. Sunday school at 9:45 for all ages. 6:30 Young People on Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday Sept 16 at 7:30. Boy Scout meeting and clerk of session Wm Graf. Sunday School Superintendent S A Munson.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Young People service 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 90 p m Midweek prayer Tuesday 7 45 p Bible study Thursday 7 45 p m Pastor W J Stevens leads the church events
The order includes 9 45 morning worship with no evening service. Prelude Cantilena on Meyer Helmund and a Marilyn Caldwell Be Thou My Vision. Anthem The Heavens Are Telling. Processional Postlude. Wendell Rider directs the choir with Mrs Wendell Rider and organist Thomas Polk assisting the ministry.
Grace Hill and New Haven churches announce morning worship at Grace Hill 9 45 and New Haven 11 00 with Sunday school, evening services and sermons. Aims to form regular habits for families as Vacation season ends. Pastoral note from A Smith invites community to attend.
At 10 a m Sabbath school led by superintendent John McDowell with Peggy McDowell at piano. 11 a m morning worship featuring a Bible centered message urging believers to write its principles on their hearts and live accordingly. U and Grant.
The program lists 6 30 youth fellowship 7 30 evening worship and Wednesday p m Bible study to be held at the Methodist church. This item notes the church as the venue for both services and the midweek study.
Valley church announces morning worship at 9 50 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m The Ladies Aid officers and members are asked to remain a few moments after the service Mrs Lyle Conklin society president presides The motto To darn your luck is not the best way to mend it.
R Vernon Pike leads Sunday school at 10:00 a m with Kenneth Cuddeback superintendent Esther Bauer is pianist Morning worship follows at 11:00 with Mrs Edgar Stewart as chorister and Mary Jane Stephens pianist Sermon titled There is a River Youth Fellowship at 6:30 and Evening worship at 7:30 Rev Hiram Phillips of the Federated Church will preach the sermon
Sunday school at 10 a m with the Barnabas Good Man topic. Public worship at 11 a m features Men and Machines and a male quartet singing Remember Me O Mighty One. Organist Austin Evans plays Saint-Saens My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice and other pieces. Choir rehearsal Thursday afternoon. Circle WSCS meetings set for September 16 at Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Clege homes.
Day by day church programs listed include Sunday school at 9:45 and 10:00, worship and baptism services, youth activities, evening union services, and midweek prayer and Bible study. The Jefferson County churches announce Rev. Ford Knox and Dr. Walter Scheuermann presiding, with meetings on Tuesday and Thursday featuring speakers on religious topics.
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