Bailey Addresses Republican Women At First Meeting
The Women's Republican club of Washington county held its first fall meeting at the Y M C A with Theodore B. Bailey as guest speaker. Mrs. W. B. Dupuis presided. Mrs. W. S. Kyle led invocations and the pledge. Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Rouse played piano. Mrs. Weldin spoke on The Part that Women Have in Politics. Mrs. Beggs reported on the Iowa Council meeting at Fort Dodge and announced a district conference at Hoover Park on Oct. 1. Committees were formed for program membership hospitality transportation and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Republican Club
Washington County
Theodore B. Bailey
W. B. Dupuis
W. S. Kyle
Mary Shields
Earnest Rouse
Republican Club
Shields
Rouse
Phil Weldin
Republican Central Committee
William Beggs
First District of Republican Women's Clubs
Iowa
Iowa Council of Republican Women
Fort Dodge
Hoover Park
West Branch
Bailey
J. D. Dayton
D. J. Ross
B . Briley
Blaine Holmes
Lioyd Neiswanger
Darrell L. Ross
C. W. MelLaughlin
Hugh Hall
D. P. Livingston
L. M. Bicher
T. C. Davis
Reges
R. J. Kleese
Floyd Letts
J. L. Kennedy
Daisia McConnell
Ways and Means
Harriet Coulter
R. S. Warfel
R. E. Shannon
Club Hosts Merry Ten Members At Cherryholmes Home
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cherryholmes hosted the Merry Ten club at their home Friday evening. Pinochle was played at four tables with Elsie Swift and Erwin Walf posting high scores. Mrs William Welf and Charles Rademaker had low scores. Refreshments were served by the hostess after the card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Cherryholmes
Merry Ten Club
Elsie Swift
Erwin Walf
William Welf
Charles Rademaker
Postponed Country Club Guest Day Dinner
The October luncheon for women of the Country Club and their guests is postponed to Wednesday October 15 at the clubhouse. It was moved from October 2 due to the district meeting of Women's Federated clubs in Washington that day.
Install E. Swift as K C Grand Knight
Everette Swift was installed Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus at Ottumwa K C hall last evening. John Foxx of Qt tuma district deputy led the ceremony assisted by William Eyvens as Grand Knight of John Shields council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Swift
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
John Foxx
Qttuma
John Shields
Ottumwa
William Eyv
Community Calendar Notices For Lexington Area
Calendar entries list group meetings at various venues with times and hosts. Activities include Rebekah and I O O F social, St James P T A supper, Bible class at Public Library, homemakers gatherings in Washington and Cedar townships, and Masonic and civic club events. Some changes and reminders are noted, with social hours and guest policies.
Birthday Anniversaries and Wishes Noted in Daily Ledger
Mr and Mrs Charles Doran celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary and their daughter Dolores has a birthday today. Candles mark birthdays for Roger Eugene Fulton, Robertallen Derby, Carolyn Kay Fullerton, and Patricia Ann Skinner. Other observers include Mrs G E Mace Maude Jones John Perdoeck and Dorothy Ellis. Robert Eugene Godwin has his 12th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doran
Charles Greirer
Dolores
Roger Eugene Fulton
Robert Fulton
Robertaillen Derby
Basil Derby
Carolyn Kay Fullerton
Patricia Ann Skinner
Russell Skinner
West Chester
G. E. Mace
Maude Jones
John Perdoeck
Catharine Null
Gary, Ind
Pearl Amlong
Norma Eryestone
Dorothy Ellis
Iowa City
Robert Eugene Godwin
Homer Godwin
Birthday salute to Mrs J A Frey in Noble region
Special birthday greeting to Mrs J A Frey formerly of Noble as she turns 83 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frey
Noble
Local Officials Named in Wheat Growers Meeting List
Earl Redlinger Frank Redeker George Sojka and Raymond Stalder are listed as participants in the recent agricultural meeting notes detailing attendees and roles. The document provides brief identifications of each individual amid broader event references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Redlinger
Frank Redeker
George Sojka
Raymond Stalder
Randy Unzicker Birthday Honoree at Family Birthday Gathering
Randy Unzicker observed his first birthday yesterday honored by his mother Mrs. Bob Unzicker at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Orval Unzicker on Second Street. The evening included birthday remembrances and refreshments from a cake baked by Mrs. O. Unzicker with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Unzicker
Bob Unzicker
Hisncle
Orval Unzicker
Second Street
O. Unzicker
Fred Jones
Bess Jones
Virginia Dawn
Eli Knepp
Lavelda
Edgar Knepp
Sandra
Robert
Shower Courtesy For Mrs. E. Fisher
Mrs. Paul Monroe and Mrs. Hubert Lehrer hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Earl Fisher at 109 W Madison with 20 guests. Prizes were won in card games Tripoli Pinochle and double pinochle. Refreshments featured fall pink and blue flowers and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Monroe
Hubert Lehrer
W. Madison Street
Earl Fisher
Robert Birney
Tripoli
Cecil Walker
Gladys Coakley
Les Woods
Albert Wehr
Worthy Objectives Lesson on Solomon's Ecclesiastes
The September 28, 19/7 lesson examines Solomon’s Book of Ecclesiastes and his claim that worldly pursuits are vanity. It argues Solomon, though famed for wisdom, was also unwise in many ways, as deeper knowledge brings sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Ecclesiastes devotional reading outline
Devotional note highlights passages from Ecclesiastes focusing on wisdom, toil, and reverence before God. It references Ecclesias tes 5 and invites reflection on meaningful living, humility, and accountability. The piece frames ancient scripture for daily contemplation.
Solomon Finds Beauty Beyond Vanity in Ecclesiastes
The text cites Solomon’s realization that pomp and ceremony fade to ashes. It notes his shift from luxury to acknowledging God’s timing and beauty in all creation. It emphasizes that true wisdom reveals beauty everywhere if one has eyes to see.
Words of Wisdom and Faith in a World of Discovery
Sunday lesson reflects on scripture and Maltbie Babcock to urge reverence for God and moral stamina amid atomic age concerns. It cites Ecclesiastes 12 13 and Proverbs 3 14 to frame fear of God and obedience as humanitys duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltbie Babcock
Seeking the Best in Life Olomon Memo on Honest Work
The author cites Solomon to urge youths to seek the best in life through honest labor. He cites Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 24 and the opening verses of the last chapter as a memory-worthy golden section to commit to memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olomon
Solomon
Testing Life Philosophies Confession on Divine Judgment
The piece notes Olomon orator concludes with the idea that God will judge all works and secrets, good or evil, under ultimate truth. It asserts a personal commitment to seek and follow God's will, deemed always right and best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olomon
Water the Best Mouth Wash Says ADA
The American Dental Association reports that pure water makes the best mouth wash due to low cost stability availability and safety even if swallowed. It notes water is non irritating and harmless compared with other mouthwash products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Dental Association
Church and youth events with sermons and sing fest
Church schedule notes morning worship at 10:45 led by Rev. Walter Smith on Above the Average. Evening sermon The Strain is on the Roots with organ preludes and hymns. Youth activities include a wiener roast and sing fest at Sunset Park at 5:30 p m and Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Wiener
Sunset Park
Methodist
Smith
Christian Bible School Service At Y M C A Sunday
Morning worship at 9 45 and 10 45 services at the Y M C A with a sermon titled The Way to Know Music includes Vesper Chimes Star of Hope Seek Ye The Lord and Prelude Moderato The church hosts a 2 pm board meeting Wendell Rider directs music Shirley Dunlap plays organ and Thomas Polk serves as minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Star of Hope
Wendell Rider
Shirley Dunlap
Thomas Polk
Emmanuel Lutheran Sunday services and activities schedule
Emmanuel Lutheran Wisconsin Synod in Jefferson and KE Iowa offers Sunday school and Bible class at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 50 a m Young people meet at the parsonage at 7 00 p m Sermon motto Blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it Pastor L M Bleichwehr 208 South Iowa Avenue phone 475J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Synod
Jefferson and
Iowa
M. Bleichwehr
Iowa Ave
Trinity Lutheran Guest Speaker at Sunday Service
Gospel service on Sunday September 28 at Trinity Lutheran Church 302 E 2nd. Rev Max T Jank of Wellman will speak until Pastor Beiderwieden returns from vacation. Pastor J H Beiderwieden listed with 409 KE Main phone 247.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max T. Jank
Wellman
Pastor Beiderwieden
J. H. Beiderwieden
Exceeding Righteousness Promised at Nazarene Revival
The Church of the Nazarene hosts daily revival services through Sunday Sept 28 with sermons by Rev H H Hegstrom on Exceeding Righteousness and We Would Not. The program includes scene-o-felt pictures solos and gospel messages led by evangelistic party Rev C F Gieselman pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hegstrom
C. F. Gieselman
Calvary Baptist Invites All to Season of Prayer
Calvary Baptist Church extends a welcoming invitation to its congregation and friends to join in a season of prayer and study centered on the verse Jeremiah 33 3 inviting all to seek guidance and blessings through communal devotion.
Reality Lesson Sermon for Christian Science Churches
The September 28 1947 lesson sermon for all Christian Science Churches centers on Reality. The golden text psalm 18 30 proclaims Gods perfect way and tried word as a shield for trust. The lesson cites James 1 4 5 and Mary Baker Eddy on knowledge over error and the ascent of spiritual sense beyond material existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Churches
All
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Church Service Schedule With Pastor Paul H White
The notice lists Bible school at 9 30 a m for all ages Morning worship at 10 45 a m and Evening gospel service at 7 30 p m Prayer and praise service is on Wednesday Pastor is Paul H White .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. White
St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Notices
Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with sermon What Time is It. Woman's Guild meets Friday in social rooms with devotions led by Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Augustine. Milo J. Phillips, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild
Wayne Arnold
Florence Augustine
Christ
Milo J. Phillips
St James Catholic Masses At Six Seven And Nine A M
St James Catholic Church schedules Masses at 6 7 and 9 A M with Rev H J Corcoran as pastor and presiding clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
H. J. Corcoran
Baptist Church Announces Schedule and Events
The Baptist church lists Sunday activities from morning to evening including worship at 11, choir numbers Love Divine and The Sweetest Name, sermon topics Life Can Be Wonderful and Jesus and the Hopeless Soul. Membership Sunday moved to October 5 with baptismal service that evening. Board of trustees meets next Wednesday. Pastor Paul K. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Rev. Wells
Bradbury
Jesus
Board of Trustees
Paul K. Wells
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule Highlights
At 9:45 Sunday school and 10:45 morning worship with Bach preludes and a senior choir. Soloist Eleanor Hueisman sings No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus. Pastor Trevelyn White delivers Heavenly Treasures. Postlude Triumphal March Koplin. Westminster Fellowship at 6:30 led by Vernon Witting with Helen Caldwell organist Irene Wubbena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Jesus
Weigle Eleanor Hueisman
Koplin
Westminster Fellowship
Vernon Witting
Helen Caldwell
Irene Wubbena
Trevelyn White
Christian Tabernacle Bible School Services Today
Morning worship at 9 45 a m followed by sermon The Christian and the World at 11 00 a m Young people service at 6 34 p m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m with sermon What a Friend we have in Jesus Pastor W J Stevens leads the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Seamon
Evangelistic
Jesus
W. J. Stevens
Weekly services at Associate Presbyterian Church
Basil G. McBee serves as pastor with a Sunday schedule including Sabbath school at 11 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. Evening worship follows at 7 p.m. A young peoples meeting is planned, with a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Meeting
Basil G. McBee
Country Churches Morning Worship and Sunday School
Valley church schedule lists morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30 with sermon on What Time Is It. Pastor Milo J Phillipi and church officers urged members to tell others of Christ’s death and to help bring souls to his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Milo J. Phillipi
West Chester Methodist Revival Ends with Inspiring Sermons
Sunday schedule lists Robert Stephens as superintendent and Esther Bauer as pianist with Mary Ann Sater, Alfred Pet erson as evangelist. Last day of revival features strong gospel messages, high quality solos, and spiritual services. Youth Fellowship at 6 pm and evening service at 7 20 pm invite all. C Q O C class meets Sept 20 at 2 pm hosted by Mrs William Reif sr with Mrs Charles Thrapp assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stephens
Esther Ellen Bauer
Edgar Stewart
Mary Ann Sater
Evangelist Albert Peterson
Peterson
William Reif
Charles Thrapp
Grace Hill and New Haven Sunday Service Times
Grace Hill shifts Sunday schedule with 9 45 Sunday school 8 00 morning worship and 11 00 evening worship. New Haven offers 11 00 Sunday school and morning worship as part of a two church special service series through Sept 28 and Oct 5. Sermon theme Life Everlasting for You delivered by Floyd A. Smith and R W. Hyde with Grace Arthur Gorsh supervising Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
New Haven
Floyd A. Smith
R. W. Hyde
Grace Hill Arthur Gorsh
S .S
Sunday Worship Service With Tom Bailey at McCormick Seminary
Sunday school at 10 00 a m and worship service at 11 00 a m with Tom Bailey a student at McCormick seminary supplying the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bailey
McCormick Seminary
Sunday School and Worship Schedule Update
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by John McDowell and Peggy McDowell on piano, with worship at 11 a.m. and an evening service at the Methodist church. Pastor H Phillips notes this final service in the series and urges attendees to bring guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDowell
Peggy McDowell
Methodist Church
Peterson
H. Phillips
Mental health care strain in U S hospitals
More than half of U S hospital beds are occupied by mental patients yet only one in four doctors is a psychiatrist trained to diagnose and treat mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Half of Nation’s Farms Now Have Electric Service
Fifty three percent of the nation’s farms are wired for electric service, marking a majority already connected to power lines. The figure reflects a steady rural electrification push and implications for farm productivity and rural life.
Dinner for Presbyterian elders discusses 1948 plans
Rev T White hosted a dinner in the Presbyterian church dining room for church elders. A two course meal was served by a Women’s Service Guild committee. The group discussed 1948 church plans, focusing on the New Life Movement across Presbyterian churches in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. White
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Service Guild
Harold Johnson
Clarence Goff
Elsie Glassburner
Fred L. Moore
George J. Norman
New Life Movement
United States
William Graf
Harvey Davis
Frei L. Moore
J. C. Carris
Charles Wiley
S. W. Korf
3. A. Munson
C. A. Booth
Gere Gorham
Ivan Reichmel
Harry Turner
Vernon Witting
Walter Anderson
Frank Pearson
Religious Education Week Opens at United Presbyterian
The United Presbyterian Bible school marks the opening of Religious Education week with 9 45 a m worship and 10 45 a m service. UPCA meetings at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m feature messages on Bible training. Music includes organ preludes and several anthems by Cecil Case Bradbury Daynes and others with Carolyn Hamilton and George Kerr noted among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPCA
Kek
Wiselion
Iowne
Daynes
Cecil Case
Bradbury
Men's Brotherhood
C. A. Hershberger
Kalona
George Kerr
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
School Children's Style Show Given For Child Study
The Child Study department of Fortnightly club held its September meeting at Mrs. Merritt McDaniel's home with 26 members and two guests. Mrs. George Kerr presided. Mrs. Richard Stewart led the program. A children's style show featured Patty and Linda Stewart, Joan Helman, Barbara Shannon, Donna and Sandy Peters. dresses were modeled by Linda and Nancy Loveless and Kay Ellen Kerr. The event included papers by Mrs. Raymond Crone and Mrs. Dale Booth on homemaking and childhood topics, followed by a discussion led by Mrs. Fred Miller. Social refreshments followed hosted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortnightly Club
Merritt MecDani
William McConnell
Kenneth Blecha
George Kerr
Richard Stewart
Irwin Helman
Patty
Lynda Stewart
Joan Helman
Barbara Shannon
Donna
Sandy Peters
Earl Loveless
Linda
Nancy Loveless
Kay Ellen Kerr
Raymond Crone
Dale Booth
Fred Miller
McTaniel
James Roach
Harry Donaldson
Kenneth Peters
A. C. Peterson
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Cherryholmes
E. Swift
K.C
Ens
Steven Wolfer
J. A. Marie
Kenneth J. Hleeka
Henry TeBockhorst
Alred TeBockhorst
Ed Lukavysky
Joe Pacha
Alex Gevock
Charles Casper
Joe Barnes
Earnest Kloepfer
Rubert Redlinger
Ed _ Rich
Charis
I. E. Glick
Lexington
Rebekah and
Hall
Legion Hall
Bible Department
Washington Township
Ralph Kleese
Cedar Township
Earl Booth
Jesson
Co. O. C
West Chester Methodist Church
Wil I Reif
White Shrine School
Merry Makers Club
Ainsworth
F. S
Masonic Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
E. Fisher
Dr. Newton
Ecclesiastes
Bo Yen
International Council of Religious Education
WNU
O'Hare
Herbert Osincup
Marche Ponti- Org
Ewes
Christian
Schuler
Emmanuel Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran
Church of Nazarene
Calvary Baptist
Jeremiah
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed
Washington
Tran
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Christian Tabernacle
P.m
Associate Presbyterian
Country Churches
ST. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed
West Chester Methodist
Haven
Grace
Bethel Presbyterian
Ainsworth Methodist
Walter Scheuermann
Distri
Carl F. Stiefel
Rev. T. White
United Presbyterian
Stephen Washington
Rvees
Mentpomey Pbard Catalog Sales Department
Fall
Ward Brand
South Side
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