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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
4
Odon readsied for the fortieth annual Old Settlers Picnic and Home Coming as dates near. The event, under city board oversight, gathers residents from surrounding areas for reunion activities in the park and city environs.
Indianapolis on August 1 reports Chief Rikhoff ordering patrolmen to keep the lid clamped down. The move follows eleven arrests in blind tiger raids and two drunken drivers during the night. The drunk drivers smashed their cars into safety zone guards but suffered no injuries.
Terre Haute Indiana on August 4 aio ate Indianapolis officers arrested Joseph Sutton on charges of stealing an auto. The two men were taken into custody today after a report linked them to the alleged vehicle theft.
The complaint filed in Knox court Friday seeks $10,000 damages over the death of John Pipher who was killed August 923 by a car of the Baltimore and Ohio line. The plaintiff is the widow Pipher and asserts the railroad’s negligence caused the fatal incident. Named heirs include William, Samuel, and Otte Pipher.
In Boonville Indiana August authorities prepared to detain twenty men after an investigative sweep. Police and county officials coordinated with local agencies to execute warrants and ensure public safety during the operation.
Indianapolis observers report 2500 to 3000 former Daviess County residents now in Indianapolis will attend the 26th annual reunion and outing at Brookside park Sunday after a special musical program is arranged.
A brief notice reports laughter over a bill from collectors involving a locksmith and cusyes, noting humorous reaction to the demand. No further context or names provided.
The Church of Christ Scientist at 03 East Walnut Street invites attendees to morning services at 9:30 with Sunday School at 9:30, a 10:45 service, and Wednesday meetings at 7:46. A summer circuit meeting is set for August 11 as part of the conference year.
An OCR fragment notes a 8 50 pm start and a 10 am high meet time with unclear details. The readable items suggest evening and morning session times but lack names or locations. Further context is needed to identify participants and event specifics.
The Rex hosts a series of services led by Pastor W A Jochum including Communion at 6:30, low mass at 18:00, high mass at 10:00, Man 2:30, and Vespers with Benediction at 3:00.
In Martinsville Indiana Mrs Morse wife of Rev C G Morse district superintendent will deliver the morning sermon. Junior worship at the court house square led by Pastor Ellis M. Morning Sunday school starts 9 15 with True Religion from James 1 1927. Men's Class will host Congressman Greenwood as speaker. Young People meet at 6 45 p m. Melver minister invites all to First United Brethren West First Street with 9 30 am children and 10 30 am worship and 6 30 pm service.
Harry F Lett pastor invites parishioners to attend Bible school at 9 15 and morning worship with a pastors sermon The Christian Endeavor will meet at 4 30 tonight the union service and a building campaign are noted Rev Lett to deliver sermon at the evening service from First Christian, Baker ion t Washathon 21
The article notes Rev. S. A. Martin has returned and regular church services will resume on Sunday at the First ME Church. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
Sunday school at 9 30 and Epworth League at 6 30 invite participation from those interested in children and in Junior League. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night at 7 36 and urged as the church’s vital spiritual life. Pastor C P Hurt appeals for attendance to sustain God’s presence.
Donald Horrall, a Purdue student, has purchased the Jamies Electric Co. wiring business at Mt. Carmel. He studied electrical wiring at Cook School of Engineering, left Odon for a position with Reeve and Brown Co. in Washington, worked there until enrolling at Purdue. He has been independent wiring in Washington the past months but will take over Mt. Carmel operations within days.
George Faith will address the Young Men's class of the First M B church Sunday on Checks and Hel ences in the American Constitution.
In Terre Haute Indiana authorities reported a robbery at the Terre Haute Country Club with $525 taken. Three holdup men fled and vanished, leaving investigators without clues to their whereabouts as of today.
Paul Evans of 211 F underwent a tonsil removal operation at Dayity hospital this morning. Knott of Montgomery and Campbell of this city underwent major operations Friday.
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