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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1940

Page

3

Mrs Schneider Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting

Mrs Carl Schneider entertained twelve members of the Sunshine Community club and seven guests at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Dale Darbyshire and son, Mrs Ettlene Spenser, Mrs Ralph McCreedy and daughter Kayita, Mrs Howard Witting, and Mrs Charles Cannon. A business meeting led by Mrs Malcolm Montgomery discussed future plans for a wiener roast. Refreshments were served by Mrs McCreedy, Mrs Darbyshire and Mrs Wittrig.

Carl Schneider Sun Shine Community Club Dale Darbyshire Crawfordsville Ettlene Spenser Ralph cCreedy Kayita Howard Witting Charles Cannon Malcolm Montgomery Sam Warren Montgomery

Jolly Troopers Elect New Officers at Home Meeting

Officers named at a Jolly Troopers meeting held in Mrs. Sam Petratz’s home. President Mrs. Lester Wagner, vice president Mrs. Max Owen, secretary treasurer Mrs. Howard Wagner, reporter Mrs. Clark Wagner. Committees chosen for the coming year.

Jolly Troopers Sam Petratz Lester Wagner Max Owen Howard Wagner Clark Wagner Lloyd Swartzendruber Samlotratz John Works Louis Fetew

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meet at Church Homecoming Plans

Pilotburg Sept. 10 The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society met at the church with eighteen members present. President Mrs. Herbert Campbell led the business and finalized plans for homecoming. Hostesses were Mrs. Will Brown and Mrs. Marion Stransky. devotionals by Mrs. Brown. musical entertainment by Mrs. Esther Hamilton and Mrs. Edith Davisson. Next month’s hostesses are Mrs. Carl Peterson and Mrs. Cart Dr. Anderson. Rolecall answered with a current event. Refreshments were served.

Pilotburg Cart Anderson Roleall

Kalona Couple Wed After Dayton Visit

The Kalona wedding of Pautine Peterseim daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Peterseim and Donald Miller was announced after their Aug 28 ceremony in Dayton Ohio where they had visited relatives. The couple will reside in Kalona. The item also notes church women forming The Women’s Society of Christian Service and mentions Alpha Club meetings and new members.

Kalona Pautine Peterseim R. H. Peterseim Donald Miller Dayton Ohio Nebraska University of Nebraska At J. F. O'Louglin Elsie Miller R. A. Hender Peterson Harvey Swartzendruver Julia Kauffman V. Pres Mra V. Beck We Pres Dan Couenverteh J. RK. Swartzendruber Harry Horcowsky Alpha Club Alpha Club of Weller Snyder C. BE. Hillis Virgil Hochstetter J. R. Swartzendruber

Farewell Dinner for Rev and Mrs Hebner in Brighton

In Brighton on Sunday a large Methodist church gathering honored Rev and Mrs Hebner on their forty first wedding anniversary and his entry into the ministry. A program of music and talks followed by a cake and money gift capped the event. Harmony Club hosted by Mrs R W Fillmore with Nellie Flagina’s birthday noted.

Brighton Methodist Church Kb.s. Hebner Hebners Harmony Club R. W. Fillmore Nellie Flagina

Walnut Women's Club Entertained

Mrs A B Paul and daughter Ethel hosted a Walnut Women s club gathering at their home yesterday. Seventeen members two children and two guests attended including Mrs Burrell Wilson of Washington DC and Mrs Glenn Davis who joined as a new member. Talks by Mrs Lyle Wilson and Mrs Howard Miller covered Politics and the Farm Woman and New Trends in Education. Plans were made for a Halloween social at the school house the last week in October with Mrs Farrel Long and Mrs Carl Nelson assisting.

Ethel Walnut Women's Club Burrell Wilson Washington, D. C Glenn Davis

Club Shower Honors Mrs. Schriebel in Country Home

Friendly Circle club hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Richard Schriebel at the Schiebel residence with co-hostesses Mrs. Charles Schiebel and Mrs. Statph Kelsey. Guests included Mrs. Kurt Weller of Gilbertsville and Mrs. Otto Schiebel.

Charles Schiebel Statph Kelsey Friendly Circle Club Schiebel Richard Schriebel Kurt Weller Gilbertsville Otto Schiebel Delia Miller Twila Mangold

Club Families Share Wiener Supper at Kephart Home

Pansy UWI era members and families held a Wiener roast at Roy Kephart’s home. The lighted lawn supper drew twelve families and three guests in a pleasant evening. Mrs Roy Kephart and Mrs Earl Kephart led the committee with Mrs Sam Sigafoone. quetta members Jesse Wenger Willem Chil cote and Flemin Teoekhorat attended.

Roy Kephart Houe Kephart Mere Earl Kephart Sam Sigafoone Quetta Jesse Wenger Kesta Willem Chilcote Flemin Teoekhorat

Telephones per capita in United States surpass global share

The United States shows an average of about 14 telephones per 10 people, accounting for roughly half of the world’s telephones. This indicates a high penetration of telephone lines relative to population compared with other nations.

United States

Colors scrambled in new autumn casual clothes

The article describes actresses Brenda Marshall Ida Lupino and Ginger Rogers showcasing autumn casual outfits. Styles emphasize cheery light shades, blue wool ensembles, plaid mixtures, and flexible two-in-one dresses with removable skirts for multiple looks.

Brenda Marshall Ida Lupino Ginger Rogers

Lesson topics and scripture selections for September 15

The notice lists lesson subjects and scripture texts chosen and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education for use by permission. It identifies the September 15 lesson framework and related material without detailed contents.

International Council of Religious Education

The Psalm 139 God Cares Theme Explored

A devotional study on Psalm 139 titled The Psalm of the Unavoidable God summarizes God as omniscient and omnipresent. It highlights how divine knowledge comforts believers and confronts the ungodly, urging personal surrender to Christ and a life in God’s guiding presence.

Abingdon

Services Set for Sunday at Local Church Edifice

Sunday at 11 am services will be held in the church on S Iowa Ave with public invited. The lesson sermon for all Churches of Christ, Scientist focuses on Substance with readings from the Bible and Science and Health. The Golden Text cites Romans 8 25 and Psalms 84 10 12. The Christian Science selections discuss God as divine Principle and the real order of being.

S. Iowa Ave Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Oddy God

St James Catholic Masses at Seven and Nine AM

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

St. James Catholic H. J. Corcoran Puster

Lutheran Trinity Church Service Schedule

Trinity Lutheran on Bet Second Street East lists worship at 10:00 AM Sunday and 14:00 PM service with Pastor William F. Kroeger. The notice notes Moraine worship and provides the pastor's name.

Second Street William F. Kroeger

Baptist Services Highlight Evening Sermon by Rev J DeKoenigz

Baptist church schedule lists Bible school at 9 30 am Young people's meeting at 6 30 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm with sermon titled Gods Four Appointments by Rev J DeKoenigz Prelude Aspiration offertory Estrellita postlude Dorian pastorale and organist listed Mrs C McConnell J A Sutton as pulpit committee chair.

Young People's Meeting J. DeKoenigz Cunaret Sassml C. McConnell J. A. Sutton

Duck species Count Highlights North American Variety

The world holds 299 distinct duck species with about 40 varieties found in North America. This snapshot notes regional diversity and identifies notable counts among global and continental populations.

North America

Church of Nazarene Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

The Church of Nazarene invites worshipers to gospel services led by Pastor James E. Morris. Church school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Gospel service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

James E. Morris

Methodist church service schedule change for conference week

Regular Epworth League activities are slated with a 9 30 a m Sunday school and 6 00 p m lunch and fellowship followed by 6 30 p m meeting. No preaching service due to the pastor attending the Annual Conference in Des Moines.

Bringle Des Moines

Church urges attendance and praise after autumn harvest

The Church of Christ encourages worship and Sunday school attendance with messages that matter. Members are urged to keep Morally sound and physically fit and invited to morning and evening services, Christian Endeavor, and a youth choir under Minister Breidenthal.

G. J. Holden Christian Endeavor Eiveryone Wel Cole Breidenthal

Presbyterian churches invite all to Sunday worship

Washington churches welcome attendees for Bible school at 9 30 a m prayer meeting 9 20 a m worship at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Vernon Witting superintendent morning Bible study theme The Six Water Pots and Their Lessons evening character study Young People group meets 6 00 p m at the manse East Wood speaks on Why These Conditions Music includes organ prelude The Vision Krheinberger solo Eye Hath Not Seen and other offerings by Gaul Lola Dittmer organ offertory and Bach Daryl Fetters BarnionWe organ postlude

Churches of Washington Tin c Vernon Witting Berman Manse East Wood Krheinberger Gaul Lola Dittmer Elso Russell Bach Daryl Fetters BarnionWe Organ Jesus Christ Brewer Betty Uhler Guilmant Parker Merle Simpson Maurine Trotman Ralph Kleese Mareh Krentzlin

Gospel Invitation From Pastor W J Stevens

A church invites readers to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m Crusaders at 6 30 p m and evangelistic services at 7 30 p m Pastor W J Stevens preaches a message of mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ citing scripture about sin death and eternal life

God Jesus Christ Crusaders

United Presbyterian Church Vacation Services Announcement

A United Presbyterian service notice urges faith and attendance, detailing Sabbath School at 9 46 a m with Psalm study, Y P C U meetings at 6 30 p m, and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m featuring a vacation series. Musical program includes organ preludes and multiple anthems led by Pastor William M Nichol and organist Carolyn Hamilton.

Nance Sumset Emerson Dvorak Harris William M. Nichol Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

St Pauls Evangelical Church Morning Worship Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington holds morning worship at placeholder time with Sunday school at 10 20 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads services and activities.

CRAWFORDSVILLE CHURCH SERVICES AND EVENTS

Sabbath School starts at 10 with Ida Wooley as superintendent. Union service at 7 30 p m with Rev Karl Meghelson from Ainsworth preaching Monday at 2 30 p m Dr W F Rotzler will speak at the church. Junior Missionary Society gathers Tuesday at 4 p m. Women’s Missionary Society postponed to Friday due to convention. Mrs Neilie Robertson leads.

Ida Wooley Karl Megehelson Ainsworth W. F. Rotzler American Missions Junior Missionary Society Wowens Missionary Society Co. S. S&s Neilie Robertson

Sunday School and Sermon Schedule Noted

The notice lists Sunday School at 10 am with J. W. Rich as superintendent. A preaching service is planned with Attending conference Epworth League at 6 30 led by Walter Rich and Rev. Lester Ht Bill as pastor.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Walter Rich Lester Ht. Bill

Sunday Worship and Meetings Schedule Read for Week

The message notes a Sunday morning service at 10 o clock and a morning worship service at 1 o clock. A Christian undertakings meeting is set for 6 30 p m. The Women's Missionary Society moves to Wednesday afternoon next week to attend the County Sunday School Convention at Haskins on Thursday. Church Night and Bible Study occur Wednesday at 7 30. Offerings for Iowa National Missions are reported as very good so far this month.

Bedtine Christian Kerdetvor Baer Women's Missionary Society Haskins Iowa National Missions

Country Churches Salem Presbyterian Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Intermediate C KE 7 30 pm Bible Travelers Leader Margaret Williams Senior Christian Endeavor 7 0 Leader Everette Davis Evening worship 8 00 pm Tuesday prayer 7 30 pm Rev David C Davies pastor

Salem Presbyterian C. KE Bible Travelers Margaret Williams Everette Davis David C. Davies

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School and Service Note

Prairie Flower Baptist holds Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Mrs Strong discusses her Chicago trip and Youth Rally. Third quarter missionary offering collected during the service. Pastor M. C. E. Strong asks for blessings and support for gospel work among the less fortunate.

Prairie Flower Baptist Bible School

West Chester Federated Worship Times Set

Morning worship and sermon at 11 00 union service at 7 30 pm in the M BE church pastor J B Pollock issues a cordial welcome to all services in local churches

West Chester Federated Bible School M. BE J. B. Pollock

Exalting Christ Sermon at EurFka Church

Sunday school runs from 10 00 to 10 46 and public worship from 10 45 to 11 30. Sermon subject Exalting Christ. No evening services. Bring children and be welcome. W L Clapp minister Mrs Clark Wagner superintendent.

Eurfka Church Christ W. L. Clapp Clark Wagner

Valley Sunday Schedule at St. Paul Evangelical

Valley Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with marching worship at 11:16 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the St Paul Evangelical services.

ST. PAUL/S Evangelical Valley

Bethel Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Fellowship

Bethel Church invites families to Sunday worship at 10 30 and 7 40 with Sunday school at 16 00 and C E meetings for all ages. A Tuesday Ladies Aid supper and program honors local public school teachers. Rev. M A Robeson is pastor.

Bethel Cotter Friendly Church C. E. Society Ladies’ Aid Society M. A. Robeson

Haskins Church Announces September Missions Drive

The Sunday worship starts at 9 30 with a sermon by the pastor The Bible School follows. September offerings to Iowa National Missions aim to meet half the quota. The County Sun day School Convention is set for next Thursday at Haskins Church with a potluck dinner and coffee provided by the Ladies Society.

Invitation to Bible study and worship at Ainsworth U P

The notice invites readers to a Bible study at 10 and Divine worship at 11 led by N. & Chapman, inviting newcomers to join and receive guidance. It mentions a charitable offering series to raise funds by the church and to meet travelers on the journey to eternity.

Ainswortht U. P

Invitation to join worship at Main Street church

The notice invites readers to join worship if they have no church home. A welcome awaits. Youth hour at 7:06 and evening service at 8:00 feature guest speaker Rev. W. H. Hemphill. Pastor Hemphill will deliver the message.

W. H. Hemphill

Sporting Blood at the State Thrills and Romance

The State Theatre presents Sporting Blood a brisk racing melodrama with pulse racing scenes and a romance. Robert Young and Maureen O Sullivan lead a tale of a young stable owner facing prejudice from the Lockwood family while a race victory and love unfold aided by a witty trainer and a strong supporting cast.

State Theatre Robert Young Maureen O O'Sullivan Virginia Lockwood Lewis Stone Miss O’sullivan Lynne Carver Stone Judge Hardy Nonce Miss Carver Young

All-Star Chesterfield Campaign Highlights Celebrities

The Chesterfield Cigarettes campaign announces stars from screen and sports including Fred MacMurray Robert Rapelye Georgette McKee Gene Sarazen and Sid Luckman. It features three Women Flyers of America aviators and a World Series baseball ad. National magazines billboards and radio networks including Glenn Miller on CBS and Fred Warthe on NBC support the push.

Chesterfield Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company America Screen Fred MacMurray Robert Rapelye Georgette McKee Gene Sarayen Sid Luckman Women Flyers of America Glenn Miller CBS Fred Warthe NBC

St Marys Festival Boosts Church Treasury with 989.90

Riverside reports the Lab or Day festival proceeds totaling 989.90 placed in the St Marys church treasury. Monsignor Bernard Jacobs Meier announced the net amount after the parish event. Local residents Rose Shebanek and Mary moved to a new home on the Crite estate near St Marys High. Milo Stransky and Mrs. Stransky visited. Samuel Marner vacationing with his parents. Dorothy Knebel visited Iowa City relatives.

Catherine Lintz East Riverside Milo Stransky Cedar Rapids Mra. Stransky Stanley Heck Samuel Marner Davenport Ri. Marner Dorothy Knebel Iowa City Joseph Knebel

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Schneider Sunshine Club Jolly Saol GC. H. Guther Pilotburg Society Auline Peterseim West Virginia FE. J. Henselschwerdt Elva Knoeta Fern Teets Martha Teets Vernon Beck Fr. B. Hammer Walnut Women’s Club Farrel Long Carl Nelson R. Kephart Harold L. Lundquist D. D Moody Bible Institute of Moan Western Newspaper Union Lord Christian Science Christian Science Churches Hanson Gospel Sons Roberts Iqa Dittmer Lutheran Trinity Church of Nazarene Methodist Church of Christ Foursquare Gospel W. J. Stevens United Presbyterian St. Paul’s Washington Carl W. Klein Crawfoundsville Churches Presey Treean Country Churches M. Carl W. Klein Bethel and Cotter Bible School Suneday School Chapman N. & Chapman St. Mary's Christian Science Monitor Monitor Magasine Bcation Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Massachusetts The
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