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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1923

Page

6

Social events fill Ward Three with community gatherings

The Wom-Waa Relief Corps hosted a social at Mrs. John Davison’s home drawing 140 attendees. A varied program included readings, piano solos, and singing with ten Civil War veterans present. The Fleur de Lig Club hosted a fall party at Rennie Dawson’s home with a chicken dinner and games.

Wom- Waa Relief Corps John Davison America Merle Crayne West Chester Roy Davison H. C. Hall Jesse Miller Edith Boileau Lucille Sehmoeller Evelyn Bambrick Fleur de Lig Club Rennie Dawson Boyd Foster George Reid Tamphere Seattle Washington John Stewart W. R. C. Third Ward Davison Pratt Roy Means Crayne Henry Hull Lucile Schmoeller Evelyn Rambrick Edith Bolleau Miss Henderson Reames W. R C

Newsboy Quip on Change From The Boys Magazine

A humorous exchange shows a newsboy admitting skill lag as a customer offers casual “keep the change” advice. The vignette captures witty street economy humor and period voice.

Covenant Sabbath Services Announced

The notice lists a Sabbath Sabbath gathering at 10:00, public worship at 11:00, and a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30. Community members are invited to attend these church events.

Thible School Special Meeting After Communion

Last Sunday at 9:45 A M a special business meeting of all members will follow communion to call a minister for the coming year. Rev H F Kelteh will speak briefly on the year's program. At 7:30 P M he will preach on The Test by Fire. Bring a friend.

Thible H. F. Kelteh

Church Services Schedule With Minister John P D Kern

The Church announces morning worship at 9 45 a m and 1 00 p m program for B Y P U at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m led by Minister John P D Kern.

the Church John PD. Kern

Adventist Church Service Times Announced

AJM BR SHORTER CHAPEL outlines Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 o clock evening sermon at 7 30 p m Allen C EK League at 6 30 p m preaching by the pastor All are invited especially those without a church home Bring friends J B Easley pastor.

AJM. BR Shorter Chapel O’cock Allen C. EK J.B. Easley

Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topics

The church offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon titled Missing the Highest Good A youth league for ages 12 to 16 meets at 6 30 p m in the chapel led by Harold Finch An Epworth League gathering follows at 6 30 p m in the Social Hall with Ruby Reed as leader A popular 7 20 p m service combines song and sermon led by the pastor who preaches A Ready Critic Music for the day includes Anthem Praise the Lord by Ashford Offertory Song to the Evening Star from Tannhauser公众 invitations extended and all are welcome

Harold Finch Epworth League Ruby Reed

Church Music Program Highlights and Soloists

Wagner Offertory Double Quartette performs In the Cross of Christ T Glory. Heyser Postlude Allegro Moderato in G Hosmer Evening Organ Prelude Barcarolle. We Would See Jesus Anthem. Nelson Offertory Solo Closer Still. Miller Grand Choeur Dialogue. Pastor Jesse J. Miller directs with Mary Hunter on organ.

Wagner Christ Heyser Hosmer Barcarolle Aitihan Jesus Nelson

Presbyterian church to welcome new pastor Eastwood

The Presbyterian congregation resumes services this Sabbath at 11 a m with Dr Eastwood delivering his first sermon in the parsonage home and invites all citizens to attend All seats are free and members are urged to greet the Eastwood family and renew devotional vows.

Eastwood Presbyterian Church Fredrick W. Eastwood

Sel Ann Rally Day for Sabbath School

A rally day program starts at 9 45 a m and the pastor speaks at 11 9 a m on the theme Christian education. The event aligns with the Sabbath school service and invites all to attend.

Sel Ann Ucation

Christian Endeavor Rally and Prayer Meeting Notice

Enter heartily into this rally service and make it the best ever Christian Endeavor will meet at 6 38 p m and at 7 30 p m The pastor will speak on the theme Some things that get Christians in to trouble Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m Topic An Ancient Protestant Jer 11 7 Leader Miss Ora Henderson Assist Mrs J H Humston and W H Latta Willard Wylie pastor

Christian Endeavor Ora Henderson Assis J. H. Humston W. H. Latta

Music for the Sabbath at First United Presbyterian

Morning service features organ preludes and anthems by Neidlinger and Steere with offertory duet by Miss Hamilton and Mrs McCleery. Herbert and Bemis provide anthems and postludes while Rev J Resde McCrory directs with Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey as staff.

First United Presbyterian Martin Gabriel Neidlinger Miss Hamilton McCleery Nesasahad Clark

Service Times and Sunday School Schedule

Preaching services will be held at 9 30 am on Sunday with Sunday school to follow immediately after the preaching service.

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Pleasant Hill church meeting continues through Sept 30

Rev Keltch preached strong sermons the first three nights as rain hindered efforts yet the spirit remained high. The pastor urges community attendance to finish the gathering with good singing and messages.

Pleasant Hill Church Keltch

West Chester Methodist Preaching and Joint Conference

Dr. G. L. Mineur district superintendent for the Muscatine District will preach at West Chester Methodist church Friday evening September 28 at 7 30 pm. After the service the West Chester and Lexington churches will hold their first quarterly conference in a joint session.

G. L. Mineur Muscatine West Chester Methodist Church West Chester and Lexington

West Chester Baptist Pictures of Holy Land Scenes

Following Sunday school at 10 a m we will show pictures of Holy Land scenes with a lecture by Rev Ritter sharing personal knowledge to convey a sense of actual visitation. The hymn Jesus Saviour Pilot Me will be illustrated. Everyone welcome.

Holy Land Ritter Jesus

Bible Conference Opens at Prairie Flower Baptist Church

The Bible conference at Prairie Flower Baptist Church opened Thursday evening with fair attendance. Rev and Mrs Harris captivated the audience with singing and teaching. Harris leads congregational singing and will sing solos. Brother Harris, a converted Jew and Hebrew scholar, explains the Bible from orthodox insights. Services continue each evening through Sunday October 7 with three services on Sunday. Pastor Rev Urthank invites all to attend with Bible and pencil.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Harris Urthank

Kings in Verse: Playful Student Wordplay from Illustrated World

A student line compares rulers with playful puns, naming Wor king the strongest and Drin king the thirstiest while listing other kings with traits, reflecting a classroom activity on kings. The quotation illustrates wordplay and humor in a school setting.

Illustrated World

Advertisement in Journal Sparks Introduction

A brief note states a person viewed an advertisement in the Journal and used it as a means to introduce themselves. The item highlights a proactive contact following the publication.

Journal

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