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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1925

Page

5

West End P T A Plans Evening Program at School

The West End school Parent Teachers Association will meet at 7 30 PM tonight with a promising program. It includes a PTA song a piano solo by Mrs Roy Williams Betsy Landis monologue George Says Boys Don t Have a Snap in Life After All a reading by Mrs Bruner a playlet Woman the Silent Sufferer performed by association members. A 10 cent admission is charged and refreshments will be served in the school basement.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of West End Roy Williams George Betsy Landis

Mrs Davidson Hosts Fortnightly Bridge Club

Mrs William Davidson entertained the Fortnightly bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home on eCormick avenue with guests including Mrs Robert Boyd. Mrs Herman Bean won the high score honor and a refreshments course was served afterward.

William Davidson Bridge Club eCormick Avenue Robert Boyd Herman Bean

Smiley Dentists Attend Evansville District Meeting

Dr a Mrs Roy Smiley traveled to Evansville for the annual meeting of the first district Dental Society held today and Friday at the Ven Dome hotel. Dr T Charles Smiley and Dr R M Smiley will attend the convention Friday.

Roy Smiley Evansv le First’ District Dental Society Vendome Hotel T. Charles Smiley R. M. Smiley

Holiday Bazaar and Soup Supper at Erian Church

The Ladies Aid society of the erian church will hold an annual Holiday bazaar and market in the church basement Friday afternoon. A soup supper will be served between 5 and 7 featuring homemade vegetable soup pie and coffee. The public is invited.

Ladies Aid Society of Erian Church

Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Wilsons Home

Mrs Frank Wilson hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge gathering at her East State Street home. Prizes went to Mrs George Daily Mrs Walter Bassett and Mrs Goatee with pink and white ice cream and fruit served to the following members including Mrs Louis Gootee Mrs Jordan Mrs Bassett and others.

Frank Wilson Bridge Club East State Street George Daily Walter Bassett Goatee Louis Gooteé John Jordan Wigot Bassett Russian Bowlng George Hartig James Mel

White River Gnapter Society Plans Month Meeting

The White River Gnapter D A R group will hold its monthly gathering at Mrs Miriam Martin's home on N Eighth street Saturday afternoon. A splendid program has been prepared and all members are urged to attend.

White River Gnapter, D. A. R

First Methodist Aid Circle Plans Booths and Dinner

Members of Circle One of the First Methodist Aid Society will meet at Mrs. C. J. Spinken’s home on West Walnut Street Friday afternoon to organize booths and the cafeteria dinner set for next Tuesday in the church basement.

Circle One First Methodist Aid Society C. J. Spinken Walnut Street W. B. Allen Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist,church N. E. First Street

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meet at First M. E. Church

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church met Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Smith led devotion and Mrs. A. O. Fulkerson read a letter written by Laura Wright on her way to India, from Jerusalem. An excellent program followed with Christmas readings, carols, and a Holy Night vocal, plus a four dollar offering. Eighty two members and visitors attended, with light refreshments served.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society M. EB Frank Smith Fulkerson Laura Wright India Jerusalem W. L. Evans A. A Kate Douglas Wiggins Evans Gaylord Parr Arthur Phillips Caiuas Bay W

Harris to Be Vincennes Local Resident After Move

Miss Mary E Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harris of Vincennes and Washington joined St Mary of the Woods students in a Saint Cecelia tribute by the Camerata at St Mary of the Woods auditorium Her number Etude by Arensky highlighted the program She will soon become a Vincennes resident as her parents plan to move this week

Vincennes

Meeting of Fourth Ward Ladies at St Simon Parish

The ladies of the fourth ward St. Simon parish will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs Nicholas Fitzpatrick. Evens one is urged to be present as important business will be taken up.

Fourth Ward St. Simon Parish

Pocahontas Lodge Hosts Visitors at Red Men's Hall

Four visitors from the Bicknell lodge attended Pocahontas lodge activities Wednesday evening at the Red Men’s hall. Regula.

Pocahontas Bicknell Lodge Pocahontas Lodge Red Men’s Hall Regula

Euchre Club Meets At Mrs Jerger Home

Mrs. Roman Jerger hosted a euchre gathering at her Southeast First Street home with three tables. First prize went to Mrs. Jerger and second to Mrs. Frank Lathen, with a draw prize for Mrs. J. P. Jerger and low prize for Mrs. Gus Gutsch. Mrs. George Kempf attended as a guest.

Roman Jerger South East Firstestreet Jerger Frank Lathen J. P. Jerger Gus Gutsch George Kempf Joe Gordon Henry Dunn Joe Bassler Charles Faust George Kramer Lou Walters Frank Wathen Maggie Cher Oman Jerger

Mitchell–Washington Basketball Game Returns

Returns of a Mitchell Washington basketball game will be broadcast as received on screen. A long distance phone call will report scores at the middle of the first half, at halftime, the middle of the second half, and the final score.

Ter Mitchell-Washington Mitchell

Community Plans Christmas Social at Lodge Meeting

Transcribed notes show a business meeting planning a Christmas social in two weeks. Dorothy Stanford, a new candidate, will be seated at the lodge meeting next week.

Dorothy Stanford

Bridge Club Meeting Hosts and Prizes Awarded

Mrs John Ormsby hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her West Van Trees street home. Prizes went to Mrs John Frederick and Mrs John Ree, guest prize to Mrs Charles Walsh, with refreshments served for members and guests including Mrs Walsh, Mrs Margaret Padgett, and Mrs E L Bouchard.

John Ormsby West van Tree Street John Frederick John R Ée Charles Walsh Margaret Padgett E.L. Bouchard

Sugarland Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Allen Home

The Sugarland Missionary Society of Sugarland M B Church met at Mrs E H Allen's home. Activities included opening song Joys of the World devotionals by Mrs Allen lesson by Maude Alexander paper Prayer by Mrs McCullough solo by Mrs Green secretary report mystery box questions by Miss Edith Allen and missionary benediction. During social hour hostess served candy nuts and apples to ten members and one guest Mrs Willard McDonald.

Sugarland Missionary Society Sugarland M. B D. H. Green Edith Alen Williard McDonald

War Mothers Host Chicken and Noodle Sale at Good Market

The War Mothers announce a weekend sale at the Good Market on Saturday December 5. Baked and weighed chickens will be sold by the half or whole, noodles sold separately. Orders must be sent by 11 o’clock for fulfillment at moon lunch. Sale lasts until items are sold.

Dinner Guests Include Isenoggles and Friends

Mr and Mrs John Isenogle of State street hosted a dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank S nay and sons Paul and Harry along with Mrs Marie Jones of Princeton and Mrs Adelaide Morgan and Mrs Rosa Canary attending from nearby households.

iMr John Isenogle State Street Frank S Nay Paul Harry Marie Jones Princeton Adelaide Morgan Rosa Canary

Bazaar Benefit Held in Church Basement

The society hosted a bazaar in the church basement on December 16. Hostess Miss Helen Robertson and members Miss Jane Sanford Mrs. Cora Perkins Mrs. Ezra Mattingly Mrs. W B Smith and Mrs. Charles Moore enjoyed delicious hot chocolate and the event details.

Helen Robertson Charles Moore Cora Perkins Ezra Mattingly Jane Sanford W. B. Smith

Lodge Meeting Friday Night Elects Officers

All members of the Modern Woodmen lodge are requested to attend the lodge meeting Friday night for the election of officers.

Woodmen Lodge

Oyster Supper for Ladies' Auxiliary Friday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the B CO veterans association will host a hot oyster supper Friday night at a Mothers' home on East Main Street. All members are urged to attend and bring a bow and spoon.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The B. CO. Veterans’ Association Wat Mothers East Main Street

Opening Dining Room at Washington Hotel

A new dining room opened today at noon at the Washington hotel. Previously patrons were accommodated at the Meredith hotel as no dining room operated there.

Washington Hotel Meredith

St Simon's Parish Ladies Meet at Mrs McCann Home

A meeting of the ladies from the first ward is set for Friday afternoon at 1008 East Main Street. Mrs James McCann hosts the gathering in St Simon's parish.

St. Simon's Parish James McCann E. Main Street

Officers Nominated for 1926 by Baltimore and Ohio Veterans

At the regular meeting of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Veteran Employes Assn the following officers for 1926 were nominated President John Hoddinott Vice-president Elmer Bey Treasurer Thomas L Cot Secretary W M Brenna Sergeant at arms Austin Ans and M B Hollis Directors W E Llis William Lang and H H Bryan M B Hollis named delegate to the Baltimore convention with H H Bryan as alternate

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad John Hoddinott Elmer Bey Thomas L W. M. Brenna Austinans M. B. Hollis W. E. 33Llis Williamm. Lang H. HM. Bryan Baltimore H. H. Bryan

Shellie Simuel Weds Thomas Hardy in Elizabeth City NC

Former Washington resident Shellie Simuel became Mrs. Shellie Simuel Hardy after marrying Thomas Hardy of North Carolina on November 25 in Elizabeth City. She is the daughter of Edward and the late Mrs. Simuel of Southwest Second Street. She taught at the local colored school and later served as a county school supervisor in North Carolina. Hardy held a position with the North Carolina state highway department.

Shellie Simuel Washington Thomas Hardy North Carolina Elizabeth City N. C Simuel Edward Simuel South West Second Street North Carollina Hardy State Highway Department

Seymour Residents Highlight Busy Midweek

J B Burkhiser of Seymour was in the city on business Tuesday. Leonard Bartlett spent Tuesday in Seymour visiting his parents Mr and Mrs L L Bartlett.

J. B. Burkhiser Seymour Tweeday Leonard Bartlett

Men of Seymour Attend Local Railroad Committee Meetings

R. P. Stanton and Edward Mass, men of Seymour, attended the Pobifé Relations Committee meetings of the St. Louis Division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Tuesday.

R. P. Stanton Edward Mass‘man Seymour St. Louis Baltimore and Ottio Railroad

Local Shoals Shop Busy Wednesday Afternoon

In Shoals this afternoon Mrs. R F Myers J Dwight Baker Mrs Eldo Hindmange and Dr and Mrs Hayes of Odon were shoppers in the city on Wednesday with several patrons present.

R. F. Myers J. Dwight Baker Eldo

Costs of appealing to Indiana Supreme Court rise high

Indianapolis December 3 report outlines that appeal costs to the state’s highest court can exceed 800 dollars excluding attorney fees and briefs. Clerk Zach Bunyan notes filing fees plus postage, transcript, and stenographer costs push total expenses well above typical sums, with average criminal appeal costs around seventy dollars and briefs often hundreds of pages long.

Indianapolis Zach Bunyan Dungan Qungan

Mrs Elizabeth Hall Dies After Flu And Pneumonia

Mrs Elizabeth Hall wife of S B Hall died at 11 55 am at the home of her sister Mrs Luther Fleener on southeast Sixth street after a brief illness from flu followed by pneumonia She was 43 born in Washington lived in Indianapolis recent years and returned last summer Surviving are her husband a daughter Margaret brothers Zack Dunbar Tom Dunbar and Mrs Luther Fleener Funeral plans not set Muncie youths drain hoses after gas station closure see note

Elizabeth Hall S. B Hall Luther Fleener Sixth Street Margaret Zack Dunbar Springfield Tom Dunbar This City

Danderine Claim Promises Thicker Looking Hair

An advertisement urges women to use Danderine to refresh dry or brittle hair. It promises immediate fullness and shine, saying a 35 cent bottle restores color lustre and life, even for hair faded from constant curling and waving.

Heat and Health Ads Shape Men’s Laxative Choice

A fragmented ad style note describes how Cascarets, marketed as a liver cleansing laxative, dominates as the de facto choice for men in a workplace setting. It hints at health concerns, branding, and the broad reach of this product in a period advertising voice.

Daily bankruft stock sold in Vincennes sale

Brouillette son of Tom Brouillette of Vincennes bought the Daily stock at bankruptcy sale Tuesday afternoon bidding $1600. George Daily, the brother, was among bidders. It’s unclear what Brouillette will do with the stock. The sale was in one lot. In Tipton a radio theft reported theft of a $175 radio set from a local dealer.

Vincennes Ind Brouillette Tom Brouillette Daily George Daily Washington Tipton

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