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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

3

Christmas Party Plans Halted By Busy Club Schedule

The monthly meeting adjourned after voting on Mrs. Lee Wilson for membership. A December 17 Christmas party at the club rooms includes a 6:30 turkey dinner and program led by Dolly Drew and the Glee Club with gift exchanges and mystery pals revealed. Attendance prize went to Miss Cecelia Brown, and committees for decoration, dinner, and program are listed.

Up of I.'s K. of C Red ‘Cross T.’ B. Association Lee Wilson Circle Dolly Drew Glee Club Cecelia Brown Bernetta Raney Marie Patterson Lucille Risch Amelia Lentz Anna Deagon Caroline Gutsch Catherine Mischler Marie Drew Ruth McCord Marguerite Norris Lucile Datin The

V. F. W. Auxiliary to Meet at Court House

The V. F. W. Auxiliary invites members to a meeting at 7 30 oclock in the court house room with attendance desired. The group plans to go to Chicago for the livestock show starting noon January first, returning Tuesday night.

Theleve Court House Chicago

Red Cross Donations List Names Donors and Shops

The fragment lists donors and businesses connected to Red Cross donations. Names include D. Albert Zollars, Charlies R. Lise ren nie Ritter, Wm. H. Kennerly, A. Mischler, Smiley, John T., and multiple shops such as Oasis, Greenwell Shoe, Theatres, Style Shoppe, and Hayes Motor Supply.

Brewer Shoe St Hayes Motor Supply A. H. Grood A. H. Greet A. Mischler Smiley John T. Living J. Michaels Frank Marth Skovsgaard

XMAS SEAL PURCHASERS LIST AND HISTORY EXAMINED

A historical note explains that Christmas Seals are not Red Cross Seals and traces their origin to 1907 when Emily P. Bissell sold seals in Wilmington Delaware to fund a hospital for TB patients. It lists purchasers including James A. Gill Al T. Steinhart Ruth Snake Sears Montgomery Ward Co Ice Co and many local names, illustrating broad support for the TB fundraiser and its enduring impact.

Sealeolo Red Cross Nation Aberculosis Association United States Wilmington Del Emily P. Bissell James A. Gill al T. Steinhart Ruth Snake W. Beitman Sears Is & Montgomery Ward &Co Ice Co J. D. Ward & Son All Myers C. Cea A. Allen Jesse C. Alberty H.man Claude F.singer Hastings Robert J. H Dobbyn Philip Waller Everett

Fragmented note on a Finnish contemporary figure and events

Fragmentary OCR mentions a known contemporary figure living near Helsinki in semi retirement. It references selections and a Finla Inc Fifth Avenue in context of securing aid and recovery from total war, with mentions of democracy outposts and advancement.

Jarvenpaa Helsinki Finla Inc Fifth Avenue Sbitaien

Attended Ball Game at Epsom and Local Gatherings

Fragmented notes record a ball game attended in Epsom with names listed including Jean Wade Pearl Kathryn Deal Maurice Allen Donald Ar Max Andis Harold Fiscus Gladys Franklin and Cox family. Mentions Saturday visits, prayers, and relatives in Mona, plus several households involved in social events and travel from Plainville and nearby areas.

Epsom Scotland Otland Jean Wade Pearl Kathryn Deal Aurice Junior Allen Donald Chi Frank’ Cox Russell Cox Otaske Simp Allen Ing!n Harol Mary Spert An Cox Ruby Gerfola Monay

Lions in Odon Hold Meeting With Local Guests

Odon Ind Dec 6 The Odon Lions club met Tuesday at the Christian church for nestings with guests from soil conservation and county agent Joni M of Washington as main speaker. Dinner served by church ladies followed by plans for Xmas program and a program chair. McKee and McKinley Vance of Washington spoke on conservation districts. Several named guests attended and many members were present.

Odon Ind Mr. McKee McKinley Vance Washingtony MeKee Clarencé Pownall John “Tickle Lloyd Williams Luther: Boyd Charles ‘Wade Hastl, Crane Marion Hartis Nor Prisnite Jo Ann Elza Harp George Elza N. F. Bar Indiana For the Memb Candace Ledgerwood Otis Williams Cora B. Hayes W R. Correll H. V. Merrill Ni F. Barkley John Trueblood L.W. Gadberry Quincy Huff Jr. Deal Mona W.R. Correll L. W Isaac Wampler J. of Bicknell S. A. VanHoy Wampler van Hoy Pate Charles E. Pate Tess Race Street Folking Ward Nichols Elnora H. G. Colem Washington Esdames Barlster Hayes Killion Pa Bechtel Russell P. Dearmin Dobbins Paris Crane S. E Man Dwight Hayes Dale

Local Rec Leagues Schedule For December Games

The text lists Recreational Activities including a Pool League and Jr. Basketball League matchups. On Saturday December 7 Cadets face Red Hawks in Southington, Tiny Tea meets West Washington, and Rutherford’s team plays the other game to close the trio.

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