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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1925

Page

5

Mrs Hayes Hosts Two Table Bridge Club on E Walnut

Mrs John Hayes entertained her two table bridge club at her E Walnut street home Thursday afternoon. High score went to Mrs Robert Reed. Guests included Mrs J F McGuire Mrs A J Copple Mrs H Q Rogers and others. The Ralston home featured garden flowers and crystal centerpieces with orange tulle bows. a luncheon followed the bridge.

John Hayes E. Walnut Street Robert Reed J. F. McGuire A. J. Copple H. Q. Rogers Clay Creager Harry Creager J. H. Shipp McKinley. Vance John. T. Harris Mauche Giter Mollie Garaghan Emma Leahigh F. 8. Scott Weeen W. B. Alien Mary Wright Alice O’neall Hazel Brown Sam West Sheridan Wyoming Ralston Gabe

Picnic Postponed by Circle 1 of First M E Church

The Circle 1 group of the First M E Church has postponed its park picnic that was planned for Thursday evening to a later date.

Circle 1 M_E

Hastings Family Reunion at Christgrove Church

The Hastings family reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at the Church of Christgrove in Elnora.

Joint Picnic Held by Western Stars and Masonic Lodges

A joint picnic was held at Trinity on Thursday by the Western Stars and Masonic lodges of Loogopee and Shoals. Both towns sent delegations and a program of entertaining events was a day’s feature.

Trinity Loogopee and Shoals

Dinner Honors Visiting Relatives From Several Towns

Mr and Mrs W R Neekemer and granddaughter Miss Martha Ward hosted a dinner Sunday for visiting relatives and friends. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Will Green of Laogootee and families from Bowling Green Lexington and other areas.

W. R. Neekemer Martha Ward Matt Bair Emogene John A. Bair James Burress Kenneth Hugh Neekemer Ethel Storms Odon Will Green Laogootee C.C. ‘Ochtan B. McCann Mary Melton Bowling Green Edgar Wardene Velda Carnahan Lexington, Il

Courtesy for Visitor at Eastside Park

Miss Marjorie Palmer entertained a circle of friends in honor of Miss Mary Helen Karnes of Indianapolis at Eastside park on Wednesday afternoon. The group enjoyed amusements at the park followed by a five o clock picnic supper and a bridge party at Mrs John E Ralston residence on N E First street.

Marjorie Palmer Eastside Park Mary Helen Karnes Indianapolis Hazel Goodrich Mararet Creager Olive Quilliams Bernice’ Foy Erma Lemmings Eileen Wilson Mary Karnes Marjorie Mer

Arthur Steen Reunion at East Union Church

The Are and Steen families hold their annual reunion on Sunday August 23 at East Union church. It will be an all day event with a big noon dinner. Rev Elisha Arthur of Crawfordsville and Rev Henry Steen of Ladoga will speak, with several other family members contributing talks. Everyone is invited.

Arthur Steen Are Steen East ‘Union Church Elisha Arthur J Crawfordsville Henry Steen Ladoga The Failies

Rebekah Lodge Plans Social Evening Next Week

A Rebekah lodge meeting planned a social for the following week with arrangements committee named including Mrs. Lawson Stuckey Anna Ober Ella Walker and Mrs. Homer Hopewell. The gathering was well attended and enthusiastic.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Lawson Stuckey Anna Ober Ella Walker Homer Hopewell

Royal Neighbors Picnic Attendees Highlight Local Event

Mrs Arthur Carter and daughters Eloisée Elizabett attended with Mrs John tham and others including Jack Della uch James Cook Ross Conrad and several Mrs Jack Johnson and Mrs Ralph Alien among guests at a park picnic hosted by Royal Neighbors last week.

Arthur Carter Eloisée Elizabett Johntham Gon Jack Della Uch James Cook Ross Conrad Jack Johnson Ralph Alien Walter Abel Bicknell Royal Neighbors

Harrison Reunion at Eastside Park Aug 23

The Harris reunion will be held at Eastside Park on Sunday, August 23. Family members and friends are invited. A lawn social at St. Joseph's Church in Bramble is planned for Wednesday, September 2. Proceeds will aid church painting and necessary supplies.

Harrison Harris Eastside Park St. Joseph's St. Joseph’s Church Bramble

Couple Paneeney and Fields Wed in Secret Ceremony

Miss Paneeney of near Elnora and Cécil Fields of near Elnora united in marriage on Friday August seven at Lawrenceville Indiana. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ovid Smiley of Elnora, has worked as a book keeper at the Odon Garage. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs A L Fields of near Elnora. They will reside in Elmore township.

Paneeney More Cécil Fields Elnora Lawrenceville Ovid Smiley Odon A. L. Fields

Fifth Ward Sewing Circle Bridge Party Recap

At Mrs. George Hartig home on Thursday nine tables of bridge were in play. Prizes went to Emma Lealeigh for ladies first, Walter Bassett for men first, Will Larrick for men second, and Mrs. John Jordan for the draw. St Marys congregation Barr township set a chicken supper and lawn social for Sunday evening August 30, inviting the public.

Fifth Ward Sewing Circle George Hartig Emma Lealeigh Will Larrick Walter Bassett John Jordan St.¢Mary's Barr Township

Fifth a Sewing Circle Meets for Quilting at Bruner Home

The Fifth a Sewing Circle met at Mrs. James Bruner’s home on Thursday afternoon to quilt. The group awarded the weekly prize to Ray Yarbrough.

James Bruner Ray Yarbrough

Potts reunion called off by rain in Reeve township

The Potts reunion planned for Thursday in Potts Grove Reeve township was canceled due to rain and rescheduled for Sunday, according to local notices.

Potts Grove Reeve Township

Couple Married by Magistrate Sheley at Court House

Firman Lowell Chestnut of Kinora aged 22 and Auntersa May Reynolds of Plainville aged 30 were married by Magistrate Sheley at his office in the courthouse yesterday.

Sheley Firman Lowell Chestnut Kinora

Mothers Market sells out all day at Betts Dru Store

The ar Mothers will hold an all day take market at Betts Dru Store Saturday.

Betts Dru

Birthday Celebration at Casper Behle Home

A Thursday evening gathering at Casper Behle’s home celebrated his 56th birthday with music, games, and refreshments. Guests included B F Davis, Ben and Belle Brown, Flo Smith, Eleanor Aikman, Sam Smith and son, L R Dugan and children Joy Olive and Dorothy, L Opel and daughter Rosalyn, and Louise Vollmer among others.

Casper Behle B. F. Davis Ben Brown Belle Brown Flor Smith Eleanor Aikman An Mra Sam Smith L. R. Dugan Joy Olive Dorothy L. Opel Rosalyn Louise Vollmer

Convenient Park Picnic and Local Social Notes

A Busy social scene at Eastside Park featured a chicken and fish fry hosted by the Ideal Club with numerous local families and guests from Plainville Loogootee Vincennes and Fort Wayne. The village paper lists attendees, bridge prizes, and ongoing visits with relatives as residents travel between Loogootee Bicknell Olney and Indianapolis during the week.

Ideal Club Eastside Park James Bennett Sharks Dougherty Plainville Arnold Dougherty and P .Gilley Eveir E. G. Shute Kimmell, Jr John Troser T. . Hayes Adam Tor Sope, Ind G. A. Wilums Ft. Wayne

Local Residents Honor Ill Friend With Kind Messages

A collection of friends and relatives names including Mary Louise Mary A Sinclair Tillie McClure Larvey John Ray B Ray Mary Filen Edwin Alter Russell Rose Mary Casper Kyte Ruth Robert William Virginia Bebile send cards and notes to ailing neighbor. The notes express well wishes and belief in a speedy recovery from illness.

Mary Louise Mary A. Sinclair Tillie McClure Larvey John Ray Ray Mary Filen Edwin Alter Russell Rosemary Casper Beble Kyte Ruth Orriy Robert William Virginia Beb

Residents Dine With Mr and Mrs Charles Kidwell

The text notes an evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Kidwell with guests attending. The fragment suggests a social event at the Kidwell residence referencing a cordial reception and company. No further names or details are readable.

Mrs. Charles S$ ‘Kidwell

Aces Plan Motor Trip to Indiana to Visit Relatives

Aces plan a motor trip to Indiana to visit relatives next week, itinerary unclear but travel by car is expected.

Jerry Brown Brett Cabel Marie Spaulding Mary Spaulding Indi Relati Im

Hamlet Lett Visit and Local Socials Mentioned in Danville

Mr and Mrs Hamlet Lett left Danville after a visit. Mrs O P Waiman and Mrs Willis Hoddinott with daughter Marjorie were in town Thursday afternoon for city business and social engagements.

Mrs. Hamlet Danville O. P. Waiman Fiwhlle Ter Marjorie Pear Willis Hoddinott Dau

Unique Civil War Flag in Leavenworth Store Find

In Leavenworth Kansas a sixty year old flag tied to Charles Well’s cents store is traced to the Civil War. The flag, once carried by Wearth’s father and brother, was made by a tailor for himself and his brother. The piece predates a larger state flag count and highlights early borax rarity.

Leavenworth Kan Charles Well Wearth

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