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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1923

Page

6

Xenia Seminary Reports Record Incoming Class in St Louis

The largest class of prospective ministers since the Civil War will enroll at Xenia United Presbyterian Theological Seminary in St Louis on September 20. Dr Melvin Grove Kyle says the doubled classes since the move from Xenia to St Louis reflect strong church support and a need to fundraise to expand facilities and training capacity.

ST. Louis Xenia United Presbyterian Theological Seminary Melvin Grove Kyle Xenia Kyle United Presbyterians Athenia United Presbyterian Church

Who the Jagellons Were

The Jagellons were a dynasty that ruled Lithuania Poland Hungary and Bohemia. The line began with Jagellon who became king of Poland as Ladislas III in 1440 and ended with Sigismund II who died in 1572.

Jagellons Lithuania Poland Hungary Bohemia Jagellon Ladislas III Or V Sigismund II

Melting Pot At Public School In Vancouver B C

Twenty nine nationalities are represented among pupils attending a public school in Vancouver British Columbia highlighting immigration diversity in the local school.

Vancouver B.C

Walnut Women’s club hostesses and sewing afternoon

Mrs. George Duke welcomed ten members and six guests to a social sewing afternoon at her home. The Fortnightly Club Music Department held its first 1923 24 meeting at Mrs. E J Harmeier’s home with a brief business session and a program of American composers and musical selections performed by members and guests.

George Duke Walnut Women's Club E. J. Harmeier Edward MacDowell Peterboro Colony

Social Calendar From Sept First to Sept Twenty Eighth

Community listings show events planned from September First through September Twenty Eighth. Highlights include club meetings concerts fairs and religious services with dates venues and contact notes where provided.

Notices of local club meetings and degree conferment

Announcements list Pythian Sister and Cyrus Chapter events for Sept 18 and 8 p m. Other groups schedule socials and meetings with listed hostesses Mrs. Crozier Mrs. McFarlane Mrs. Edwards and community members in Wellston Fulton and West Chester areas.

Havre Social Meeting Postponed to Thursday 27

Local notices show the Havre Social gathering delayed from Thursday 30 to Thursday 27. Moose Lodge hosts a social in the Hall with Highland Four music. Just Us club to meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Mae Hoopen gardner. Boys Week services altered with a prayer meeting at the Methodist church Wednesday after prior cancellation. Chapter 1 PBE O will meet with Mrs Alice Keeley at noon Thursday for luncheon and business following. Ladies Auxiliary of West Chester United Presbyterian plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering in church parlors with committee in charge listing Mrs James Oughlin, Mrs Frank MacFarlane, Mrs Walter Edwards.

West ‘Chester Moose Lodge Highland Four Methodist Church P. BE. O Alice Keeley West Chester Howard Crozier Second United Presbyterian Church West Chester United Presbyterian Church Just Us Mae Hoopengardner B. O Glen Minner Robert Patterson Wellston Dora McClelland Rural Women's Club George Fulton Moose Wriday G. Schmoetlar A. Speer Speer West Jefferson Street U. N. Club Jugenhammer Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Harry Shrader Iowa Avenue

Community social calendar with church receptions and club meetings

Local notices list gatherings this week including White Shrine at Mrs. Michels on North Iowa avenue. Wellston social club meets at Charles McKinstry home. West Chester Methodist hosts a minister’s reception for new staff and teachers. Various clubs plan teas luncheons and social events at multiple homes and churches.

T. A. Michels

Missionary Society to Meet Friday Afternoon

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Shrader. Prayer meeting at Second U P church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Also notices of Bible study and Rebekah meeting events and P E O luncheon instructions.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Harry Shrader

Annual banquet set by BB. RB. Os at Methodist church

The BB. RB. Os will hold their annual banquet at the Methodist church Friday evening September 28. 18413

BB. RB. Os Methodist Church

Prairie Flower church homecoming on October 20

Notice invites the community to the Prairie Flower church for a homecoming on October 20. Also urges saving potatoes pumpkins seed corn apples and other articles for entry. Regular Bethlehem Commandry No 45 meeting Friday September 21 with work in Red Cross and Knights of Malta. J T Carris BE sats notice joint Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pything social postponed due to hall repairs.

Prairie Flower Church Bethlehem Pythian Sisters Knights of Pything

Journal Want Ads Promote Broad Sale Range

The Journal Want-Ads announce a broad sale range offering to buy and sell nearly any article desired by readers. The notice highlights versatility and accessibility, inviting customers to explore listings and place inquiries.

Journal

Reverence Comes to the Deserving

A quotation from Johnson on reverence, noting that the most deserving parents earn the deepest respect for living well and earning esteem.

Johnson

Apt Comparison Men of Sense Bid High for Tiv Purchase

Parquhar quotes a remark on art value and bidding, noting that pictures lack value to a foot-tiller until men of sense bid high for the purchase.

Parquhar

It Was Bob Bennett and Mary Benson Romance

In 1923 at State University Bob Bennett a senior and Mary Benson form a shy bond after a classroom encounter and a window brush sales trip. A fall leads Bob to escort Mary home and deepen their connection culminating in an engaged romance later noted by campus gossip.

Bob Bennett Mary Benson The State University Munson Bob Bennett Professor Munson Mary Benson Lori Rob Hatreleth Mr. Bennett

Providence Works Through Human Error

A reflective note on how mistakes guide outcomes and wiser results emerge from imperfect planning, suggesting that providence favors learning from flawed attempts and unintended paths.

Bread Used to Clean Watches at Major Factory

At a leading world watch factory workers use fifty loaves of fresh bread daily to clean tiny watch components. The improvised method helps remove dust and grease from delicate gears and springs in the manufacturing process.

Washington Improvement League Opens Season with Luncheon Plan

The Washington Improvement League begins seasonal activities on September 27 with a luncheon and board meeting. Mrs. H M Eicher departs as president, succeeded by Mrs. A Anderson. Lecture course planning and committee reports dominate, with delegates urged to attend and note proceedings for their organizations.

Washington Improvement League League Fred Reid H. M. Eicher A. Anderson Commercial Club Conte Washington

French fruit grower uses hot spring heat for early harvest

A French fruit raiser employs heat from a Pyr enees hot spring producing the energy of a ton of coal per hour to force ripening. The method aims to gather produce ahead of the normal market schedule.

Pyrenees

The Ananias Club Ends Car Buying Plan

A Cincinnati Enquirer item quotes a wife opposing buying a car despite neighbors doing so. She and her husband choose to keep money in the bank for a rainy day, signaling prudence over peer pressure.

The Ananias Club John Cinemnati Enquirer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Xenia Seminary Pythian Sister Cyrus Visitihg Brothers D. L. Carbaugh H. P Pythian Circle T. S. EF. Club Wellston Social Club Havre Just C. G. Schmoellar Mere Prank Wilson U. P Bible Study Frank Wilson By Jane Osborn Lure Newspaper Syndicate J. A. Froude Washington Greenhul W. L. View Mra. A. Andersen Mra. J. O. Elder J. C. Ford Daughtersf American Revolution Women’s Relief Corpa Nineteenth Century Club Catholic Daughters of America Legion Auxiliary White Shrine Eastern Star Rebekah Lodge Wednesday Reading Circle Interchurch Committee Wolverine Goodyear J. A. Harwood & Son
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