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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1925

Page

5

Local Society and Classifieds Highlight Visits and Homes

Lean and W L McLean depart for Washington to visit relatives. Mrs L E Kellam and son Leon ard Jr visit Flora. Mrs J J McNamara leaves for Baltimore to make her home. Mrs Fred Young returns from North Vernon. For sale a four room cottage on West Tenth Street with porches lights and city water. Possession at once. Liberal terms. Price reasonable. John W Dillard.

L. E. Kellam Leonard, Jr Flora West Tenth Street John W. Dillard Michael al Sause Mary Elizabeth Michael, Jr Aurora Ind Montgomery

Thanksgiving hostess entertains with music and ice cream

Mrs Hudson Brown hosted a party at her West Herr home complimenting Mrs George Keith of Paragould Ark. Guests enjoyed dancing refreshments and contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Ella Walker Mrs Claude Holland Mrs Dewey McCowans and Mrs Cline. Others listed include Mrs Joe Coatney Bernice McCowans Dorothy Hart and more. Also noted are visits from families returning home and motor trips planned to Gull Lake Michigan and Elnora.

George Keith Paragould Ark Hudson Brown West Herr Ella Walker Claude Holland Dewey McCowans Cline Joe Coatney Bernice McCowans Dorothy Hart Karl ,Hart Ida Belle Coatney J. McClain G. Hart Sewing Circle Albert Owens Fifth War Sewing Circle Center Street James Healy Edward Butcher George Martin Wal. Yeager Ed Butcher Lawrence Scholl Sid Healy Pred Kirschner de Jager

Arthur Steen Reunion At East Daign Church

The Arthur and Steen families hold their annual reunion Sunday August 23 at East Daign church. It will be an all day event with a noon dinner. Rev Elisha Arthur of Tawfordsville and Rev Henry Jeen of Ladoga headline morning talks with others sharing remarks. all are invited.

Arthur-Steen Arthur Steen East Daign Elisha Arthur Tawfordsville Henry Jeen Ladoga

Palmer guests reunite after twenty one years in Marion visit

Mr and Mrs John Palmer and Mrs 8 C Palmer from Marion Ohio were hosted by Mrs Laura Joyce on Washington street Thursday. It marked the first meeting in 21 years with Mrs Joyce, her sister. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Joyce and children Grace Thomas and William, Mr and Mrs Orville Frumpe and Aldren Louise and Miles, and Miss eh pers Joyce of Washington lud.

John Palmer C. Palmer Marion Ohio Laura Joyce Washington Street Palmer Joyce Clarence Joyce Grace Thomas William Orvile Frumpe Aldren Louise Miles Ehpers Joyce Washington

Picnic at Park By The Who Do Class

The M E Sunday school of Bicknell plans an evening picnic at the park. Children and families are invited to join in a community outing with friendly games and refreshments amid a casual, friendly gathering.

M. E. Sunday School Bicknell

Five Oclock church lawn dinner and social

A five oclock chicken dinner will be served on St. Peters church lawn this Saturday evening, followed by a social. The invitation extends to attend.

St. Peter's Church

Wedding Guests From City and Beyond Attend Foster nuptials

Mr and Mrs George Bowling and family of this city attended as out of town guests at the wedding of Miss Ocle Irene Foster, daughter of a local family, in a ceremony described in today’s society notes.

George Bowling Jd Ocle Irene Foster

Grace Yates and Frederick Dotkey Wed at Vincennes Church

Grace Yates and Frederick J Dotkey were married Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the parsonage of the Reel Avenue Christian Church in Vincennes with Rev Premier officiating.

Grace Yates Frederick J. Dotkey Henry Dotkey Reel Avenue Christian Church Vincennes Premier

Indiana Central College President to Speak at Otterbein Meeting

An all day gathering on August 16 at Otterbein U B in the Plainville charge features Dr. L. M. Good, president of Indiana Central College, as the speaker. A supper will be served at the expected hour, and J A Settle, church pastor, invites all to attend.

Otterbein U. B Plainville L. M. Good Indiana Central College of Inds Sket J. A. Settle

Local officials return from Washington trip

Misses Marie Von Mudt deputy circuit court clerk Edith Hail assistant editor George W Donaldson Ca r ine Simpson county treasurer office and Miss Ruth Lambaye returned from a vacation trip to Washington city and other eastern points of interest.

Pee Sun Marie Vonmudt Edith Hail George W. Donaldson Ca Erine Simpson Ruth Lambaye Washington City East

Loyal D.F. O. club meets in August at Pride home

The Loyal D F O club of the First Christian church held its monthly business meeting on Tuesday evening August 11 at 300 Ogden Street hosted by Mrs. Clif ford Pride with assistant hostesses Mrs. Jess Fields and Mrs. Edgar Mosier. Contests followed with awards to Mrs. Norma Best Mrs. Elizabeth Bunch and Mrs. Mildred Drury. Twenty one members and one guest Mrs. C EB Hayes were served refreshments.

D. BE. O D.F. O. Club The First Christian Church Clifford Pride Ogden Street Jess Fields Edgar Mosier Norma Best Elizabeth Bunch Mildred Drury C. EB. Hayes

Local Shoals Residents Feature in Neighbors Column

A fragmented clipping lists residents including Helen Potter, Ernest A hen, Arnold even wane Grover, Johnson, James Martin, garet, Elma Baxter, Ebner Baxter and Mildred Baxter among neighbors in Shoals.

Helen Potter of Shoals Ernest A Hen Arnold Even Wane Grover Johnson James Martin Garet Elma ‘Baxter Ebner Baxter Mildred Baxter

Bride-Effect Honor for Anna Mary Jones Before Wedding

A reception at Damon Jones and wife on North East Fifth street celebrated Anna Mary Jones’s upcoming marriage to Orbie Padgett. The Marian Sodality Ws hosted a charming evening with music and refreshments, guests including Rosalia Keller Alma Keller Mary Haffey Catherine McKinlly Honora McKinlly Martha O’Kane Augusta Riney Laura Dair Mackey Josephinetie Live ergan Dorothy O’Neall Mabel Sine Ida Pattergan Margaret Norris Bernadette Kidwell.

Damon Jones N. ‘E. Fifth Street The Marian Sodality Anna Mary Jones Orbie Padgett Rosalia Alma Keller Mary Haffey Catherine Honora McKinlly Martha O'Kane Augusta Riney Laura Dairy Mackey Josephine — Tie Live Ergan Dorothy O'Neall Mabel Sine Ida Pattergan Margaret Norris Bernadette Kidwell

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Ernest Baxter at Home

Ernest Baxter celebrated his sixteenth birthday with a surprise party at his East Fourteenth Street home Thursday evening. Friends gathered for games and prizes. Edmund Johnson and Helen Potter won awards. Ice cream cake and refreshments were served.

Ernest Baxter East Fours Games Feaafid Edmund Johnson Helen Potter Alva Gaith

All Day Outing At Hindostap Falls Picnic

A jolly crowd enjoyed an all day picnic at Hindostap Falls on Thursday. The party included Rev F. Sargent and son, Flavian Newcastle, Indina, Bessie and Malcolm Burris of Glendale, Mr and Mrs Roy E. Grantham and daughter, Evelyn and the Misses Helen and Freda White, all of Washington.

Hindostap Falls Part F. Sargent Flavian Newcastle Indina Bessie Malcolm Burris Glendale Roy E.grantham Evelyn Helen and Freda White Washington

All friends and motives invited to bring baskets

Community gathering invites all friends to attend and bring baskets for a shared meal and social time. Event emphasizes inclusivity and fellowship. Participants encouraged to contribute a dish or beverage to the pot. Local organizers welcome neighbors and visitors.

Will Camp at Trinity Springs

A group of girls will spend next week camping at Trinity Springs. They depart Sunday morning and return the following Saturday. The party includes Misses Helen Buckley Irene Buckley Margaret Stone Anne Fern Bowers Mary Gundy Margaret Carrie and Monica Carrie with guest Mary Jean Spaulding of Charleston West Virginia and Mart Sinnott plus chaperone Mrs. John Buckley.

Trinity Trinity Springs Helen Irene Buckley Margaret Stone Anne Fern Bowers Mary Gnndy Margaret Monica Carrie Mary Jean Spaulding Charleston W. Va Mart Sinnott John Buckley

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Held Thursday Evening

A brief notice reports a Rebekah lodge meeting held Thursday evening with a pleasant, well attended session. No issues or actions are detailed beyond the gathering.

Rebekah Lodge Ursday Ur i

Ennis Family Reunion at Epamide Park Enjoys Large Attendance

A gathering of about 175 relatives held at Epamide Park Thursday featured a big basket dinner at noon. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Earl Veale Township and Vice President Mrs Lon Smith of Washington with Min W. O. Lambert of Washington as treasurer. Several members from Indianapolis and Sewing Circle participants attended.

Park Ennis Epamide Park Earl of Veale Township

Mrs Ruth Jones Hosts First Baptist Ladies Event

W Alten, teacher at the First Baptist Church, entertained members at her North Meridian home. A returning missionary spoke, with attendees including Miss Smit her, Mrs Lucile Haden, Mildred and Roberta Har, Ruth Jones, Ruth Jane and Billie Allen.

W. Alten First Baptist Church Hoaeiop North Meridian Ihephia Webb Smither Lucilie ®Adden Mildred Roberta Har Ruth Jones Ruth Jane Billey Allen

Pleasure Club Hosts Afternoon at Mrs Theodore Young Home

Members of the Pleasure Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Theodore Youngs McCormick avenue home where seven tables active with cards yielded high score to Mrs. David McRoberts. Refreshments included pineapple sherbet wafers and snacks as guests enjoyed the jolly afternoon.

Theodore Young McCormick Avenue David McRoberts Bert Ulm Lloyd Ackerman Rex Allen Bruce Ban

Local Visits Mentioned in Lin ton and Bicknell Social Notes

Miss Ruth Nimnicht visits cousin Lois Taylor in Lin ton while Renald Keith and Don McCafferty call on relatives in Bicknell. Mrs. Robert Reed guests of friends in Bicknell. Mr and Mrs EL McLean and Miss Susie McLean with Ted Mc …

Ruth Nimnicht Linton Lois Taylor Renald Keith Don McCafferty Bicknell Robert Reed Mrs Susie McLean Sake and Ted Mc

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