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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

3

Pianist's Program Entertains Guests At Country Club

Last night 255 attended the family night dinner at the Country Club with 18 guests. Nat Williams of Iowa City, a University of Iowa music student, provided dinner music and a short piano recital. The evening featured a bridge game at five tables won by Mrs. E. K. Stutsman and Lafe Stout for high scores.

Country Club Nat Williams Iowa City University of Iowa School of Music

Legion Auxiliary to Hold Silent Auction on Oct 22

Crawfordsville reports 20 members at September Legion Auxiliary meeting. They ordered 1200 small poppies for Memorial Day and a new song The Poppy Song. A silent auction open to the public is set for October 22 at 2 pm with doughnuts and coffee. Blue Book Quiz conducted. serving volunteers listed. Willing Workers of Federated Presbyterian church met with 39 members planning a congregational supper and a hagarr. A comfort was knotted and sewing done. refreshments served.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Shannon Lantz Robert Wells Caseal Hamilton N. J. Lease Blussous Cafe Federated Presbyterian Church Chester Cherryholmes Elmer McArytor Eben Davis Joe Johnson

Women Sponsor Come as You Are Church Breakfast

Members of the United Presbyterian Aid hosted a Come as You Are church breakfast with a modest cover charge for informal attire. Others arriving in home clothes or caps were charged extra. the event featured fruit juice hot rolls and coffee and included an after-breakfast business meeting.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Aid Aiu Aileen White Mabel Gosling Myrtle Genkinger Ruth Norris Marie Colthurst Brown Hardware Store

W S C S Holds September Meeting at Riverside Home

Mrs Cloyd Cress hosted the Women’s Society for Christian Service meeting with twenty members present for devotionals and a lesson on missions supported by the society. Officers were re-elected for the coming year to attend fall meetings in Ames and Burlington. Mrs Rath plans to attend the annual W S C S conference in Ames on Sept 25 with an executive meeting set for Sept 29.

Riverside Cloyd Cress Women's Society For Christian Service Riverside Trinity Methodist William Ingram Omer Rath Verne Moss Harry EK. Colvin Haro'd Cress Ames Burlington

Devotional Reading Proverbs Lessons

A devotional reading highlights key Proverb passages and James 4 17. It emphasizes faith in Proverbs 3 5 7 and 4 23 while urging wisdom over folly. The text references guidance on speech anger and pride as moral anchors for daily life.

Guidance From Proverbs Lesson for September 21 1947

The UR study centers on the virtue of goodness drawn from Proverbs with one James 4 17 reference. Read Proverbs 3 5 7 4 23 6 16 19 9 10 14 34 15 1 16 18 21 3 22 1 27 1 2 28 1 29 18 for two minutes, then ponder these passages through the day and week.

James

Proverbial Lesson Tells a Atlanta Magnate's Faith

A successful Atlanta shoe manufacturer shared his life story during a fishing trip in Homosassa Florida. He quoted Proverbs 3 5 7 as a rule for faith and practice urging trust in the Lord and departure from evil.

Atlanta Homosassa Fla

The Essence of Goodness and Badness in Heart

The piece argues goodness comes from God dwelling in a person, surrendering to Thy will, and contrasts it with the seven heart qualities God hates. It condemns modern glosses that try to sanitize sin, asserting that these vices explain worldly woes and cannot be justified by charm or decoration.

Jesus Aidance God

Prov erbs on faith and society shape a hopeful outlook

In a discussion anchored in Psalm 127 the group reflects that trust in the Lord guides national progress and human welfare. They argue material goods alone cannot sustain a people without meaningful purpose and shared values. The piece notes praise for the United Nations as a world idea. The event was hosted at Mrs. Ingram with a serving committee including Mrs. Nora Kron, Mrs. Glenn Bouquet, and Mrs. John Moss.

Ingram Cress Nora Kron Glenn Bouquet John Moss

Morning church services and programs listed at the Y M C A

A church schedule notes morning worship at 10 45 with Dr Miller speaking on Casting your Ballet for Christ at the Y M C A venue. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev Walter Smith preaching Living Zestfully. Music, organ preludes and anthems accompany the service details.

Miller Methodist Youth Fellowship Walter Smith

St James Catholic Mass Times Listed for Sunday

The notice lists Masses at 6, 7 and 9 A M at St James Church with Rev H J Corcoran F Pastor.

T . St. James H. J. Corcoran

Baptist Sunday Schedule and Special Music at Ashford

The Baptist church sets Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 and a 7 30 prayer meeting on Wednesday Morning service features preludes special pieces such as A Morning Song and An Old Portrait with Offertory and Postlude Special music by a Sioux Falls college quartet and Rev Wesley Drummond assistant to the president will deliver the morning message Pastor Rev Paul Wells leads the congregation.

Asp Sacer Campas le Dye Cooke Ashford Sioux Falls College Wesley Drummond Paul Wells

Immanuel Lutheran Announces Sunday Services and Bible Class

Immanuel Lutheran, Wisconsin Synod, Jefferson and Iowa Sunday school and Bible class at 6 30 am. Divine worship at 7 30 pm. September 28 service at 10 30 am. Come to worship. L. M. Bleiekwehl, pastor. 320 S. Iowa Ave. Phone 474J.

Wisconsin Synod Jefferson and Lowa L. M. Bleiekwehl S. Lowa Ave

Revival services at Nazarene Church with Hekstrom speaker

Church activities include Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship evangelist Rev H U E Hekstrom speaks Evidence of the Christian Faith in morning service and The Man Who Forgot God in the evening revival nightly at 7 20 p m with special vocal and instrumental numbers and a Felt O Scene presentation all are invited Pastor C F Gieselman urges attendance

HU. E. Hekstrom God C. F. Gieselman

Trinity Lutheran to Hold Mission Festival Service

No church service or Sunday school at Trinity Lutheran 802 E 2nd. Congregation invited to attend special mission festival service at St John’s Lutheran Wellman. Pastor J H Beiderwieden 409 E Main Phone 247.

St. John’s Lutheran Wellman J. H. Beiderwieden E. Main

United Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The United Presbyterian Church lists a 9:45 a m Bible school a 11:45 a m morning worship with special music including organ preludes and anthems. Soloist Helen Stone and organist Anna Doggie perform with postlude Maestoso. Evening worship at 7:30 p m directed by Pastor George Kerr with Carolyn Hamilton as music director and Helen Harvey as organist.

Bible School Porvoo Outa Arcadelt Ie Tel Shubert Helen Stone Baines Organ Maestoso Anna Doggie George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton

Westminster Fellowship Hosts Guest Minister at Fourth Presbyterian

The Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago holds 9 45 Sunday school and 10 45 morning worship with Prelude The Meadow Song, O Rest In The Lord. Guest minister Tom Bailey from Fourth Presbyterian will preach Here Am I Send Me followed by Postlude. Vernon Witting Sunday School Superintendent. Helen Caldwell Choir Director Anne Huisman Organist T E White Minister.

Anne Huisman T. E. White

Christian Tabernacle Announces Week of Services

The Christian Tabernacle Bible school schedules 9:45 a m worship and 11:00 a m sermon While it is Yet Day. Young people's service 6:30 p m evangelistic service 7:30 p m. Dr Crozier ill, meetings paused to Oct 7 but revival will continue with Rev Archie D D Wilson of Monmouth Ill speaking tonight and Sunday. Prayer meeting Tuesday and preaching Thursday. W J Stevens pastor.

Bible School Young Peoples Service Crozier Archie DD. Wilson Monmouth Ill W. J. Stevens

Calvary Baptist Church Services Prompt Parish Welcome

Calvary Baptist invites all to its friendly worship with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and morning service at 10:45 a.m. Evening gospel service is at 7:03 p.m. Prayer and praise Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Paul H. White leads.

Jesus Christ Bible School Paul H. White

Country Churches Service and Ladies Aid Meet

Morning worship at 9 30. Sunday school at 10 3. Sermon topic Messengers of Encouragement. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday September 24 in church social rooms to quilt. Milo J Phillipi pastor.

Ladies Aid Society Milo J. Phillipi

Sunday religious services with Evangelist Albert Peterson

Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Rev M K Thompson. Sunday school superintendent Robert Stephens. Esther Ellen Bauer pianist. Morning worship led by Mrs Edgar Stewart with Mary Ann Bauer as pianist. Sermon by Evangelist Albert Peterson. Youth Fellowship at 6:00 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Peterson preaches sermons from great themes and sings hymns including The Name of Jesus and The Ninety and Nine. Meetings continue nightly through Sunday Sept 28. Rev Vernon Pike, Minister.

M. K. Thompson Robert Stephens Esther Ellen Bauer Edgar Stewart Mary Ann Bauer Albert Peterson Peterson Jesus God Vernon Pike

Ainsworth Methodist Church Sunday Activities Schedule

Sunday school starts at 10 a m with junior department urged to bring clothing for a Greek family Public worship at 11 a m sermon titled Autumn is a Parable The WSCS hosts a Thursday social at 2 p m in the church social rooms Choir practice Thursday at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Larry Trotter with pianist Mrs Charles Rademaker accompanying

WSCS Ladies of Crawfordsville Larry Trotter Charles Rademaker

Washington Association Meets at Kalona Baptist

Clergyman Carl F. Stiefel presides with 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship. No evening service due to Washington association activities. The association gathers with Kalona Baptist church on Sunday and Monday with Floyd A. Smith as pastor and Arthur Garsh listed for Sunday school.

Washington Association Kalona

Rally Day Prep Opens Series of Worship Services

Morning worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 11 00 kick off a second series of services closing on Rally Day October 5. The sermon topic at both morning services is Always Work in the Kingdom for You. R W Hyde serves as Sunday school superintendent.

Floyd A. Smith R. W. Hyde

Pleasant Hill Christian Bible School Service Schedule

Pleasant Hill Christian reports morning activities with Bible school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. There is no evening service. Lawrence Kephart serves as superintendent and Floyd Rye as pastor.

Pleasant Hill Christian Bible School Lawrence Kephart Floyd Rye

Crawfordsville Bible School and Pulpit Exchange Schedule

Crawfordsville churches announce a 9:45 morning worship and 11 o clock pulpit exchange with Rev Robert Spencer from Cot ter and Salem churches occupying the pulpit. Rev Mr Ford travels to Scotland and Keota churches with Rev Mr Poston as pastor. Junior group at 7 Y P Fellowship. Union service at 8 at the Methodist church with Rev Clifford Ott preaching. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 8, studying John 15. Beginning Oct 22 a study of The Revelation will open to all interested.

Robert Spencer Cotter Salem Ford Scotland Keota Poston Y. P Methodist Church Clifford Ott

Special rally day program on Sunday September 28

The program lists events starting at 9 45 with Daniel Knox Tord leading Sunday school at 11 and morning worship. Dr Meredith will speak in the afternoon on the Pension Plan. A basket dinner is at noon. Youth groups meet at 7 p m and union services at 8 p m led by Clifford Ott.

Daniel Knox Tord Meredith Clifford Ott

Mrs Sayre Heads World Farm Women

Mrs Raymond Sayre of Ackworth Iowa was elected president of the Associated Country Women of the World at the world convention in The Hague. She previously led Iowa Farm Bureau women and will tour Europe next month to study food conditions.

Hague Holland Raymond Sayre Ackworth Iowa Associated Country Women of the World Worldwide Country Women's Organization Sayre Associated Women American Farm Bureau Federation Iowa Farm Bureau Europe

Mighty Hippopotamus Size and Lifespan Facts

The hippopotamus ranks just after the elephant in size, often exceeding four tons in weight. It can live over 40 years, has hide up to two inches thick, and can weigh about 500 pounds. It walks underwater and surfaces for air every six to seven minutes.

Mid Day Fishing Spots and Tactics

Mid day fishing yields best results when anglers focus on cooler water with higher oxygen. Target strong currents and riffles or deep spring fed pools where fish congregate.

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Service Note

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Washington holds Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon Messenger of Encouragement. A church board meeting follows the service to discuss church spending priorities. Milo J Phillips is the pastor.

Christ Milo J. Phillips

Matter in Christian Science Lesson for September 21 1947

The subject of the Christian Science Churches lesson sermon for September 21 1947 is Matter with the golden text Little children keep yourselves from Idols from I John 5 21. Bible citations urge laying up treasures in heaven and avoiding material idols. The Science and Health text emphasizes that God’s creation is spiritual and urges rising above mortal belief to the immortal idea of God.

Christian Science Churches of Christ, Scientist Mary Baker Eddy Earth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Auxiliary Marian Elizabeth McGinnis Bill McGinnis Fowler R. J. Sehlicher Lown City Sara Donald Nicholson Norris Eather Trotter Edith Richards W.S.C.S C. Cress al Fase Dr. Newton Individual United Nations International Council of Religious Education WNU Methodist Niccaea Carver Eeese Adams Mendelssohn Curran Foster Bagge Gee Galbraith Fred E. Miller Walter A. Stith John L. Yousling Elouise R. Sorden Shirley Dunlap Wendell Rider Thomas Polk Immanuel Lutheran Church of Nazarene G.b. Young Peoples Meeting Trinity Lutheran United Presbyterian Helen Harvey Christian Tabernacle Calvary Baptist Nekes Gsospel Ice Country Churches ST. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Bethel Presbyterian West Chester Methodist Ainsworth Methodist Carl F. Stiefel Clergyman NEW Haven Baptist Grace Hill Frederated Presbyterian Mrs. Sayre World Farm Women Mallory Emerson Kleins Stetson Klothing Kompany St. Paul’s Evangelicsl and Reformed Washington Christian Bible School
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