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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1950

Page

2

World Series Opens October 4 Keota Local News

Keota September 14 Mrs Mae Ramsey and Mrs Lulu Smith of Robstown Texas and Mrs Alfred Martin of Hopkinton Ia visit their brother Nelson Newton and family Kathryn Kracon and Donna Henderson of Keota attend Jr college in Washington The two Sunday School classes from Keota Methodist church Mound led by Mrs Forrest Herr and Keith held a skating party in Fairfield on Sept 13 with Mr and Mrs Everette Leima Mr and Mrs Al Mess Mr and Mrs Keith Mound and Elvin Luers joining the outing

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Warren Schaefer at Kalona

Kalona social notes record a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Earl Fry and Mrs. Eugene Way in honor of Mrs. Warren Schaefer. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Skola Mrs. Don Miller and Mrs. Edward Hutchcroft, with gifts and refreshments at quartet tables.

Eugene Way Kalona Earl Fry Warren Schaefer Fred Skola Don Miller Edward Hutchcroft Schaefer W. D. Hochstetler Vivian Elaine Donald Thompson Marvin Yoder Gordon Engstrom Jr Lyle Fry Vernon Kinsinger Marie Jackson Chet McKenzie Vernon Hartzler Harold Peterseim Robert Tilden Lowell Peck Jay Hanson Alpha Club

Social gathering at multiple local homes this week

This week in the homes of Mrs. Anna Snair, Mr. and Mrs. Weller Snyder and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Beck. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jackson and Judy of near Town City were Sunday dinner guests of the former's mother and sister, Mrs. W. H. Jackson and Marie.

Jay Hanson Lowell Peck Mona Gingerich Reinbeck Cleo Dorothy Gingerich George Tucker Margaret Tootens Denver Colo Anna Snair Weller Snyder H. W. Beck Dale Jackson Judy Near Town City W. H. Jackson Marie

Crowes Return From East Coast Trip

Dr and Mrs A W Crow returned home yesterday afternoon from an automobile trip to the east coast as far as Bar Harbor Maine and Newport Rhode Island. They visited daughters Doris and Beth at Weymouth Massachusetts and Donna employed with the strategic air defense office at Washington DC was spending her vacation at Weymouth. The Crows had been gone about a month.

A. W. Crow Bar Harbor Maine Newport Rhode Island Doris Beth Weymouth Mass Donna Strategic Air Defense Office Washington, D. C

Watchtower Meeting At Sam DeLong Residence

The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society will hold a meeting at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Sam DeLong residence 505 North Iowa. R Shivvers will give the address. Everyone is welcome.

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society Sam DeLong North Iowa R. Shivvers

Ainsworth Churches Schedule Saturday Sermon Series

The United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth lists Sunday services with Sabbath school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. A sermon series on the 23rd Psalm titled The Guide and the Traveler will be delivered, with a solo by Kenneth McConnell. Evening events include Pioneers at 6:30 p.m. and We de Es at 7:00 p.m. A presbytery meeting is set for Columbus City Church on Thursday September 21.

the Guide the Traveller Kenneth McConnell Columbus City Church

Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events

The Methodist church lists a 10 a.m. Sunday school and an 11 a.m. sermon Lift Up Mine Eyes based on Psalm 121 with Mrs. Martha Skubal as guest organist. MYF at 7 p.m. September 18, and meetings for teachers and officers follow. Susannah circle meets September 21 at Mrs. Blanche Stephens home. Martha Cherle meets at Mrs. Kate Annas home. Carl Steefel, clergyman.

Martha Skubal Susannah Blanche Stephens Marthachele Thurs Kate Annas Carl Steefel

Crawfordsville Churches Services Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Robert Henderson superintendent morning worship at 10 50 union youth meeting at 7 00 evening service at 8 00 all at the Methodist church with Ernest Smith as minister.

Federated Presbyterian Robert Henderson Methodist Church Union Ernest Smith

Methodist Sunday Services Plan and Fall Meeting

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by John Mc Neil, superintendent. Morning worship at 1 a.m with an educational sermon about Iowa Wesleyan college. Young peoples meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday night worship at 8 p.m. The Methodist men hold their first fall meeting Thursday night Sept 21 at 8 p.m. Rev. Clare H Boos minister.

John McNeil Iowa Wesleyan College Young Peoples Meeting Clare H. Boos

Boy’s blunt question spurs quiet lunch prayer jab

A six year old inquires why no prayer is said before meals at a neighbor's home. The host hems and haws, admitting no prayer is said. The boy dryly compares the host to his dog for starting to eat without a moment of prayer.

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