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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1939

Page

3

Mrs I B Hoxworth Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs I B Hoxworth hosted the Good Will club at her home on a Wednesday afternoon. Eleven members and four guests attended, with roll call on a playful prompt. Plans for a quilt, a family picnic at Sunset Park on September 27 at 6, and the next meeting with Mrs Frank Mayhew on October an were arranged.

I. B. Hoxworth Good Will Club Spencer Reed Don Applegate Forest Walker Phillys Sisk

Public Affairs Luncheon Highlights Club Talks

Fort nightly Public Affairs department luncheon hosted by Mrs. Orville Elder and Susie Johnson drew 21 attendees at North Side cafe. Guests included Mrs. H Hull Mrs. Ed Warren of Harper and Fay Taylor of Seattle Washington. Papers on Newspaper Columnists and Radio News Commentators were presented by Mrs. Elder and Maude McCreedy, followed by discussion. Mrs. H H McCreery appointed new department leader for the year.

Orville Elder Susie Johnson Public Affairs Department North Side H. ©. Hull Ed Warren Harper Fay Taylor Seattle Wasa Elder Maude McCreedy H. H. McCreery

Drama Department Will Meet Monday Night

The Fortnightly club Drama department opens its year with a guest night at Mrs. Maurice Brayton's home on South Iowa Avenue Monday evening. A paper on Outstanding Movies of the Month by Mrs. Dale Gallagher and a Theater Arts monthly report by Mrs. T. M. Mast are on the program. Meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Maurice Brayton South Iowa Avenue Dale Gallagher T. M. Mast The Theater Arts Monthly At & P

Young People of Ainsworth Church Enjoy Lawn Party

The United Presbyterian church youth held a lawn party at Emma Whiteman's home with games and refreshments of homemade ice cream and cookies served afterward. The Kensington club held a Wednesday picnic at Sunset Park in Washington with ten members and invited guests.

J. J. Fitegerald Wm. Simkins Mary Chambers Ethel Davis Will Busby Sterling Holmes Dora Kurtz Washington

Pythian Sisters Meet at Chester on Tuesday Evening

West Chester Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting Tuesday evening September 12. A small group attended but conducted routine business and shared two treats. Mrs. Schultz reported on the Grand Temple meeting recently held at Cedar Rapids and delivered the representative's remarks.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Grand Temple Cedar Rapids Schultz

Lesson for September 17 Subject and Scripture Texts

A religious education page outlines the lesson for September 17 with selected Scripture texts. The notice notes the materials are selected and used by permission from the International Council of Religious Education.

International Council of Religious Education

Micah’s Call for Social Justice and True Security

A sermon outline links Micah 3 1 12 and 6 6 8 to modern social justice concerns. It argues rulers must judge rightly ministers must speak truth and society needs divine security through Christ. It asserts genuine justice comes from heart change and Christ’s power.

Self Abnegation and Love’s Quiet Return

Quotation by Henry Drummond on returning to shade after kindness and love, noting that love hides from itself and even from self-satisfaction.

Shade Henry Drummond

Pleasing and Capable Man Treat Remains To Be Discovered

A fragment notes a pleasing and capable man present at a gathering with attendees urged to attend again. The text hints at a future treat to be revealed by the reader and mentions contributions.

Christ Church Weekly Schedule and Services

The church lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:45 with a sermon titled The Christian's Inheritance. Evening Crusaders at 6:15 and Evangelistic service at 7:30 featuring His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful. Weekly changes shift Friday services to Thursday with Tuesday and Thursday preaching and teaching and Wednesday prayer. A Saturday night park service at 7:80. Choir anthem and organ postlude are noted with church leaders and staff.

Missionary Crusaders Central Park Ww. J. Stevens

Trinity Lutheran Church Service Times

Trinity Lutheran at 302 East 2nd presents 9 15 a m services and 10 20 a m Sunday School led by Pastor Win F Krueger.

East 2Nd- St Win. F. Krueger

Christian Science Sunday Services Notice

Sunday morning services held at 11 o clock at the church on S Iowa Ave. Public invited. Lesson sermon topics include twatter with Biblical citations from Psalms 23 and 91 and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

Christian Science S. Iowa Ave Twatter Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Methodist Conference Converts Day Schedule

The Methodist Church will hold a school at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Clayde Knupp superintendent and Epworth League at 6 30 p m with Dean H W Mead speaking There will be no preaching services today due to the annual conference in Burlington.

Clayde Knupp Epworth League Dean H. W. Mead Burlington

Baptist church invites public to services and programs

The notice invites all to Bible school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon series The Temptations of Jesus in the Wilderness The message for children and youth programs follow including Senior and Junior B Y meetings Led by Harold Walker and others Special music features an organ prelude and offertory pieces by Sibelius and Brahms with hymns and an inspirational service led by the pastor

C. Vv. Brown Wayne Kendrick Jesus Harold Walker Finlandia City of Gold

United Presbyterian Church Plans September Services

The United Presbyterian Church will observe The Lord's Supper on Sabbath morning September 24 at 10 45. Preparatory services are set for Friday September 22 at 7 30 and Saturday September 23 at 2 30 with Revs Hemphill Butler preaching. Morning worship is 10 45 with a Psalms sermon series beginning THE DEPRESSION PSALM. A vesper service is planned for 4 00 Sunday afternoon. Special music includes organ recitals vocal selections solos and anthems. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 30. Members and friends are invited to attend.

W. H. Hemphill Vernon Butler

Presbyterian Biller School Worship Services Outline

Morning worship at 10 45 with the theme Credibility and Credulity. Evening service at 7 30 titled Right with God. Junior Endeavor gathers at 4 00 with special music and organ selections by Sowerby Quartet and soloists. Rev F W Eastwood presides as minister and organist Mrs Henry Shields assists.

Associate Presbyterian worship services and preacher schedule

Associate Presbyterian will hold worship next Sabbath at 10:90 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Communion. Rev H J Orr of Smith's Ferry, Pa, will preach. Preparatory services Friday at 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Also Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Rev A M Malcolm, pastor.

H. J. Orr Smith Terry, Pa A. M. Malcolm

Concert Program Segments Include Organ and Piano Pieces

A list of musical items reads like an organ recital program with pieces by O'Hara and Edward Johnston, titles such as A Midsummer Caprice and Eventide, and vocal pieces like The Lord is My Light. Performers include Brahman, James H. Rogers, and Dudiey Peele.

Jesus O'Hara Edward Johnston J. Frank Frysinger James H. Rogers Lord Is Allilgen Dudiey Peele

Church of Christ Seeks Support and Worship Schedule

The Church of Christ urges belief in its ideals and invites attendance to Bible School at 9 45 worship at 10 45 with a sermon The Motive of Kingdom Building and evening service at 7 30 with The Test of Faith Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and nursery care provided by Mrs Virail Earl and Mrs Wilmer Lauderman while Vernon H Carter serves as pastor Co A Nicholson leads as superintendent and Mrs W H Carter is organist

Co. A. Nicholson W. H. Carter Virail Earl Wilmer Lauderman Vernon H. Carter

Church of Nazarene invites worship and youth meeting

The Church of Nazarene offers Sabbath School at 10:00 am and Morning Worship at 11:00 am with evangelism at 7:30 pm. A Thursday prayer service starts at 7:50 pm and a Young People's Society meets at 6:30 pm for its second program under Pastor James K. Morris.

Young People’s Society James K. Morris Bible School

St Pauls Evangelical Sunday Worship and School Schedule

St Pauls Evangelical Church in Washington hosts morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 20 a m Pastor Carl W Klein leads the service.

Washingto Carl W. Klein

Country Churches Service Schedule and Leadership

A long record of service to the community is noted as essential by the Country Churches congregation. Services for next Sunday include 9 45 Worship, 10 45 Bible School, and 7 00 Christian Endeavor led by Superintendent Howard Benn and Pastor Vernon H Carter.

Bible School Christian Endeavor Howard Benn Vernon H. Carter

Raily Day and Home Coming Planned This September

The Sunday morning Worst Service is set for the church. The Raily Day and Home Coming will occur on September 240 with a 9 30 rally to open events at the church. A market dinner at noon and a 2 30 home coming service are listed with a full program to follow next week. Pastor N F Chapman leads Welsh and English services with meetings and societies noted.

N. F. Chapman

Spiritual Alarm Clock Theme Prompts Sunday Services

Bethel and Cotter churches urge worship with a call to spiritual alertness. Bethel, The Family Church, outlines 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship, with Rally Day September 24 and World Wide Communion October 1. Cotter, The Friendly Church, hosts 10:00 Sunday School, 7:45 Evening Worship, and three Christian Endeavor groups led by Rev. M A Robeson.

Church Christ World Wide Communion Bethel Family Church Sunset Park Washington

Community Church Notice for Upcoming Week

Next Sunday at 9 30 Bible School at the church led by Howard Mangold Supt Morning worship at 10 30 with theme The Overcoming Life and sermon by Mrs Dewey Thursday September Old Society meets for all day at Mrs Gordon s home with work on the white crogs quota attendees bring sandwiches and a covered dish Mrs M L Dewey Minister 21

Bible School Christ Howard Mangold Dewey Old Society Gordon M. L. Dewey

CRAWFOXEDSVILLE Churches Hold Quiet Sunday Schedule

Sunday School convenes at 10 o clock with J W Rich as superintendent. No sermon due to the pastor attending a conference. Women's Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon with Pastor Voss from KE. Mailed from BE.

J. W. Rich Epworth League Women’s Missionary Society Kew

Church Schedule and Rally Day Announcements

Sabbath School at 10 with Ida Wooley superintendent no preaching. Y P G U at 6 30 led by Jean Cherryholmes. Junior Missionary Society Tuesday 4. Mid week service Wednesday 5. Thursday afternoon church joint meeting. Sunday Church School 10 and Worship 11 with sermon on Mark 16 17 27. Christian Endeavor 6 30 Union Service 7 39 at this church. Pastor N F Chapman.

C. EB. Society Jeeus Ronnie Davis David CC Davies Ida Wooley Jean Cherryholmes Junior Missionary Society Christian Endeavor Society N. F. Chapman

Bible School and Youth Praise Service Schedule

At ten o clock Bible school invites all to study and teach God's Word. At eleven o clock the youth group conducts a praise and prayer service led by Pastor Cc. E. Strong.

Ainsworth Churches Invite to Bible Study and Evening Service

Ainsworth churches invite all to Bible study at ten o clock with seasoned teachers and a sermon promising spiritual guidance. The notice also mentions a Young People's hour at seven and a union evening service details pending.

Young Peoples Sevenselvek Union

Bethel and Cotter Presbyerian Meeting Demands Progress

The Church of Jesus Christ must be a progressive organization or it will cease to meet the needs of the men of today. Bethel and Cotter discuss dated church roles and how reform is essential to serve contemporary members.

Church of Jesus Christ

Church Notice from St Palloiss Evangelical

Lt. FP. Church hosts a Sunday service with Rev. W H Slemphill, pastor. St Palloss Evangelical Valley Sunday School at 10 00 am and morning worship at LilSa.

Lt. FP W. HH. Slemphill ST. Palloss

Amboy Homecoming and Community Visits Report

AmBoy notes a September homecoming and weekend social visits. Residents attended reunions at Burlington and Columbus Junction. Several families including the Roberts, Griffins, Whites, Owens, Pearsons and Stewarts hosted and visited neighbors, with hospital recovery and weekend gatherings mentioned.

College Students Conclude Summer Vacation at Home

Westchester report by Mrs. R. C. Ferguson notes Martha Stout resumes studies at S. T. C in Cedar Falls while Florence Stout pursues business courses in Cedar Rapids. Other students depart for Fairfield, and local visits accompany the week.

Westchester Martha Stout Ceda Falls Florence Stout Ceda Rapids Jen Luers Hetty Reif Fairfield Partons College Abbie Boyer Rock Island Lyle Smith H. B. Cummings Albert Neumann Cedar Rayide Hom Cam Ceds Rapides Lou Baer Lacey Lee Ida VY. Hough Merle McDoewell U. U Kis Own Suoerday

Silk stocking prices for American women rise over time

A historical note compares prices paid by American women for silk stockings. In five years around 1828 women paid about 91 cents per pair, while in 1923 to 1928 the price averaged about $1.51 per pair.

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