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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1925

Page

5

Elnora Study Club Holds Delightful Friday Social

Mrs Belle Pershing hosted the Elnora Study Club at her home with sixteen members sharing talks on Indiana and related topics. Mrs Mery Quilliam read on U S relations, Mrs Maggie Dillon recounted a western trip, Mrs Jatlie Malone discussed Edgar Guest, and Mrs Claude Yeoman performed a piano solo. A social hour featured chicken sandwiches banana salad cake and coffee with guest Mrs Skelton. Next meeting will be a Christmas gathering at Mrs Jane Tolliver s home.

Belle Pershing Elnora Indiana Mery Quilliam Ben United States Maggie Dillon West Jiatlié «Malone Edgar Guest Claude Yeoman Mrs. Skelton Jane Tolliver

Modern Woodmen lodge elects officers for year

The Modern Woodmen lodge held an annual business session Friday evening electing Consul M R Brittain Vice Consul Chester McCall Clerk William S Smith Banker S L Hopkins Escort O J Long Watchman AM Rhodes Sentry S E Smith Trustee M L Capehart and physicians C H Yenne C P Scudder S L McPherson A A Rang and G W Boner. William Vance named installing officer to install officers at the next meeting the second Friday night in January.

M. R. Brittain sChester McCall William S. Smith S. L. Hopkins J. Long M. F. Rhodes S. E. Smith M. L. Capehart C. H. Yenne C. P. Scudder S. L. McPherson A. A. Rang G. W. Boner William Vance

Birthday bridge and dinner gatherings in Bicknell

Mrs. Robert Reid attended a bridge club afternoon hosted by Mrs. J C Heidenreich in Bicknell with a two course luncheon. A joint birthday dinner followed at the Canary home featuring a long guest list of local residents and couples, including Mr. and Mrs. P Hastings and Mrs. Laura Hess among many others.

Robert Reid J.C. Heidenreich Bicknell Heidenreich Laura Hess P. A. Hastings William Canary Deborah Colbert J. W. Ketelem Robert Hayes Meade Elizabeth Rowe Princeton

Surprise Birthday Party for Herschel Emmons

Friends gathered at Herschel Emmons residence on Thursday evening to honor his thirty ninth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lashley with Georgie and Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nash, Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dove, Mr. and Mrs. George Lashley, and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Emmons. Refreshments were served.

Mr. Emmons Herschel Emmons Walter Lashley Georgie Maxine Will Nash John Thompson Chas. Dove George Lashley Hershel Emmons John Hewes Akron C. H. Creager West C. G. Stevens Frank Teed H. L. Geidenberger A. A. Rang J. W.,odum C. H. Martin Ralph Martin Rang Hewes

Surprise Anniversary Dinner in Honor of Mrs Hugh Neer

In Odon a sumptuous dinner celebrated the forty-eighth thirt hay anniversary of Mrs Hugh Neer mer. The event was prepared and served by relatives and friends with a complete surprise. Attendants included Mr and Mrs A C Helmut and family of Washington.

Hugh Neer¢mer Odon A. C. Helmut Family Washington

Loyal Ladies of Final Christian elect officers for 1926

The Loyal Ladies class at Final Christian church of Odon held a regular meeting on Wednesday and elected officers for 1926. President Mrs Lillie Neeremer, War president Mrs Coy Sims, Secretary Mrs Nora Stotts, Treasurer Mrs Fern Kemmis. Mrs Ethel Williams will teach the class.

Final Christian Church of

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting of Bi O Veterans Association

The Ladies Auxiliary held a delightful meeting at the War Mothers home Friday evening. The program included piano solos by Miss Gertrude Evans and Pauline Ross, readings by Mrs. Homer Bryan, a talk by Frank Evans, and a tea with oysters, pickles, doughnuts, and coffee. Officers were elected: President Mrs. Lillian Ketcham, Vice-President Mrs. Mary Breenann, Secretary Mrs. Hattie Kehoe, Treasurer Maude Pickett, Chaplain Mrs. Homer Bryan, Assistant Miss Elma Meredith, Guide Mrs. McLean, Musician Mrs. Charles Brumblay.

The Bi O. Veterans Association War Mothers Home America Gertrude Evans Homer Bryane Pauline Ross Tal Mae Robinson Frank Evans Lillian Ketehsem Mary Bre Ienan Hattie Keho Maude Pickett Homer Bryan Elma Meredith McLean Charles Brumblay

Miss Virginia Sumner's Fifteenth Birthday Dinner

Miss Virginia Sumner hosted a six o'clock dinner Friday in honor of her fifteenth birthday. The event included Miss Nel line Gines, Lois Hopewell, Paulin Ross, Violet Jett, Sylvia Orr, Fern Graber, Lenora Naylor, Laura McKinney, Ruth and Virginia Sumner. After dinner, games and music filled the hours, and Miss Sumner received many lovely gifts from friends.

Virginia Sumner Fear Tata Nelline Gines Lois Hopewell Paulin Ross Violet Jett Sylvia Orr Fern Graber Lenora Naylor Laura McKinney Ruth Virginia Sumner Miss Sumner

Mrs Sebring to Sing at Local Churches

Mrs Millie Sebring visiting from Vincennes will sing at the Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian churches Sunday mornings before and after services. The Monday Afternoon Club meets December 7 with papers by Mrs Matilda Boyd on From Pinafores to Politics and Effects of Prohibition Epworth League plans a mock trial titled The State of Enthusiasm versus Epworth Indifference with listed roles. An Epworth League Sunday evening program was rescheduled to 4 o'clock due to the pastor's absence.

Sebring Millie Sebring Vincennes Methodist Westminster Presbyterian Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Matilda Boyd Epworth League Wesley Memorial Church C. P. Hurt Epworth Ray Rutherford Dave Abbott Charles Honey Ray Brittain Jess Blevins Bernice French Aay Epworthian Waive Verett Ed Streeter Elza McLemore Sam Boyles Bro. Goodfelow R. B. Fuller

Fourth Ward Quilting Meeting at St Simon’s Parish

Mrs Nellie Evans reports the ladies of St Simon's parish fourth ward gathered at Mrs Nicholas Fitzpatrick on E Second Street Friday for quilting. The weekly prize went to Mrs John Queen. The ward plans to meet next Friday at the same location with Mrs Colbert as a visitor.

Fourth Ward St. Simon's Parish Nicholas Fitzpatrick E. Second Street John Queen Colbert James McCann

Duluth 10 Solves a 5 at First M E circle meeting

First M. E. church circle met at Mrs. C. qe. Spink home to plan cafeteria for next Tuesday and a fancy work sale. Sales will feature aprons candy popcorn balls and cracker jack amid community social notes and visits across Duluth with multiple households mentioned.

M. E. Church C. Qe. Spink

Farm Bureau to Hear Coolidge on Farm Problems

The Duluth area discusses federal aid for harbor improvements. Citizens urge an outer breakwater at Superior entry to protect shipping, with cost estimates from low to over 1.6 million dollars. Local Taxpayers League members argue for government rubble breakwater at Point of Rocks to cut expenses.

Duluth Minn Lake Superior Zenith City Rocky Pot Rocks Bay Farm Bureau Coolidge United States Feves Robert M. Goodrich Taxpayers League Washington Peris

Coolidge Opens Farm Bureau Meet In Chicago

President Calvin Coolidge will open the seventh annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Chicago with an address on the administration’s agricultural stance. About 3,500 delegates are expected as major farming issues are debated by noted speakers. Major topics include marketing, legislation, farm fire prevention, taxation, grazing, youth programs, electrification, and farm finance.

Chicago Calvin Coolidge American Farm Bureau Federation Coolidge Washington Bradfute Kansas City Missouri

Election of Officers by Royal Neighbors at K of P Hall

Royal Neighbors hold officer elections Tuesday night in the K P Hall room. All members urged to attend.

K. of P. Hall

Miss Kutter Hostess Sees Hobo Party At West Van Trees

Miss Thelma Kutter entertained friends Friday evening at her home on West Van Trees street with a hobo party. Attire included house dresses and bandana handkerchiefs as guests enjoyed delightful entertainment and a savory lunch at refreshment hour.

Miss Kutter Thelma Kutter West van Trees Street Wanda Hopper Gerald Guthrie Hester Sweenty Dick McCrusaken Kate Dillon Ernest Ackman Esta White Oscar Potts Rose Lemasters

Ancient manuscript claimed as original Thousand Nights found

An archival discovery in Leningrad suggests a manuscript may be the original Thousand and One Nights. The Academy of Science notes it was once thought destroyed and it is now housed in the Russian National Museum in Moscow. Princess Alla Mesczersky, displaced by the revolution, works as an abb Ade in a London hotel.

Leningrad Academy of Science Moscow Alla Mesczersky Abb Adeiats London

Motor Club launches state campaign against hit and run drivers

Indianapolis dispatch reports today that a motor club began a statewide effort after receiving complaints about drivers who fail to halt after accidents. Club managers urge secrecy and action, with secretary-manager Hoosier promoting the campaign to stop hit and run incidents.

Indianapolis Motor Club Today Ata Agaist Ver Hoosier Tate

Agriculture co op convention urges clear co operative marketing goals

The speaker argues for a strong educational campaign to dispel false notions and align farmers with the benefits of cooperative marketing. The convention will close Wednesday with officer elections and adoption of resolutions from the meeting.

Leaf From Bible 475 Years Old At Indiana University

Bloomington Indiana December 5 a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible dating about 475 years old is among the most valuable items in the Indiana University Library. The Isaiah page is from the first issue with 641 pages. Large Gothic type and hand colored initials and accents are noted.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Library University

Luther Cabinet Resigns After Locarno Treaty Disposition

Berlin reports the Luther cabinet quit today after it fulfilled its pledge to resign once the Locarno treaties were disposed of. President von Hindenburg will ask Chancellor Luther to form a new government.

Berlin Luther von Hindenburg

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