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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

4

Knights of Pythias Home Project in Lafayette Plans

The main building will be rectangular with fireproof construction and modern conveniences for efficient home management. Mr. Lane says the Indiana Knights of Pythias will convert the home into a valuable institution. Lafayette Merchants and Manufacturers Association pledges $60,000 to the Grand Lodge for construction.

Order of Knights of Pythias Indiana Lane Lafayette Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association Grand Lodge

Pythians Ready 70 Go Ahead With State Home Plans

An Indiana Knights of Pythias home for orphans and elderly lodge members plans a Lafayette site of 147 acres near Eighteenth Street across from the city park. Groundbreaking awaits a $200,000 full subscription, with $120,000 already raised. The home emphasizes education with nearby public schools, Purdue University, and a main building plus dormitory wings for children.

Indiana Knights of Pythias Lodge Lafayette Nathan 3. Lane Knights of Pythias of Grand Lodge Homesite Committee A.C. Wise Washington Grand Lodge Eighteenth Street Lafayette City Park Purdue University

Elnora Owls Post 6–1 Start After Win Over French Lick

Elnora high school remains the county lead with a 6 win 1 loss mark after a 38 to 20 victory over French Lick. The Owls used reserves in the second half to pace toward a 7 and 1 record as they seek another win tonight. Their only prior loss came at Linton with wins over Bruceville Freelandsville Odon Sandborn Edwardsport and French Lick.

Elnora Daviess County Linton High School Bruceville Freelandsville Odon Sandborn Edwardsport French Lick

Longfellow Triumphs Over Epsom In 27 to 6 Victory

The Longfellow grade team traveled to Epsom and defeated the Epsom grade school 27 to 6. Epsom led with six points in the first quarter as the half ended 13 to 6. Heavenridge led Longfellow with five field goals, supported by Gilmore, Brechin, Swanagan, and others in a team effort.

Longfellow Epsom Epsom Guards Heavenridge Gilmore Faith Byrd Brochin Swannagan Baldwin Brechin Swanagan

Hoosier School Master visit draws five cent admission

High School Notes reports that the Hoosier School Master toured southeastern Indiana. Mrs. Eggleston at Madison and descendants of Indiana literary characters were contacted. Students enjoyed the literary treat at a five cent admission to cover Mr. Marshall's remuneration.

Indiana

Funeral services for Johnnie Rainey at St. Marys Church

Funeral services for Johnnie Rainey were held at 9 this morning at St. Marys Church with burial following in St. Johns Cemetery.

Johnnie Rainey St. Mary’s Church St. John's Cemetery

Meridian of Christian Science services and events

Christian Science church at 104 West Main Street invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 15 a m and Sunday service at 10 30 a m Thursday testimonial meetings at 7 30 p m The Washington Branch 4 of the parent church notes themes Miser The Rich Young Ruler and Homesick Boy Prodigal Sunday night Special music by Lawrence Taggart in the orchestra Richey to lead discussion The primary department plans a December 22 entertainment in the basement entitled Getting Ready For The Wedding Twelve participants earned credits Proceeds fund class charity The community is welcome Visitors urged to attend The second quarterly meeting will be held at Maysville December 20 The Maysville revival progresses nicely

West Main Street Smient Meridian of Christian Science Washington New Generation Ac Ae of Christ Scientist Boston Uming Epworth League Lawrence Taggart Richey mers-Primary Maysville A. O. Fulkerson J. E. Pershing A. H. Woerner Oral Chapman S. L. Martin Lawrence Smith Harry Whetsell Levi Gilley J. N. Barber Epworth Ray Ragsdale Circle Two R. N. Toole B. Dow Bancroft Urbana Ohio T. Edward Thomas Muncie Indiana

Holy Communion and Mass Schedule Announcement

The parish lists services including low Mass at 6 30 and high Mass at 10 00 with instructions at 2 30 Vespers and Benediction at 3 00 The Rev Joseph J Sermersheim is the pastor.

Joseph J. Sermersheim

Mass schedule with clergy at local church

Low masses at 5 30 am 7 15 am and 8 30 am. High mass at 10 am. Rev John T O Hare pastor and Rev C W Burkart assistant pastor.

John T. O'Hare C. W. Burkart

Sun Day Church Schedule At Walnut Street

Church activities listed include Sunday school at 9 30, Sunday morning service at 10 45, Wednesday evening meeting at 7 45, and reading room hours on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

East Walnut Street S’riday

Rev James A Knowlton Visitor to Sunday Services

Sunday services welcome Rev James A Knowlton a former pastor returning as supply after leaving in the late 1890s. He will preach both morning and evening and share in a 9 15 Sunday school for all ages with an Acts 28 lesson. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m followed by the evening services.

James A. Knowlton Knowlton

Free Methodist Church at Seventh Street Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m on twelve reasons for reading the Bible Young people's meeting at 6 00 p m preaching at 7 30 p m with the sermon How the Shunammite Woman Saved Her Son Rev C Casaday pastor.

Free Methodist Church W. van Trees Seventh Streets Young People’s Meeting Rev C. Casaday

First Christian Church Christmas Spirit Service Ad

The First Christian Church invites worshipers to Sunday services with Bible school at 9 15 am and morning worship at 11 30 am The sermon is Courage A 7 30 pm evening sermon The World's Cry and Its Answer Special music and the Christian Endeavor meet at 6 30 pm Caroling on Christmas Eve Pastor Harry F Lett urges a large turnout.

First Christian Church The Bible School Harry F. Lett

Ladies Aid Plans Four Dozen Chairs for M. E. Church

Church notes describe Ladies' Aid purchasing four dozen chairs for the M E church. A Christmas offering effort features several youngsters each contributing ten dimes per sex. A Sunday school opening service choir included members from Married Ladies' Bible class. Mrs Hastings and Miss class volunteers prepare for the Christmas treat as other classroom activities are noted.

M. EK Ladies’ Aid Harold Reeve Lett Esther Louise Reeve Emogene Hummer Robert Rittenhouse Irene Fitzgerald James E. Fares Luella Fanska Willard Fanska John Hastings Lize High School

Sunday School kickoff with attendance contest and division afoot

Sunday School Board votes a December start for a men versus women attendance contest in the auditorium. Red and blue tickets issued until 9:15 each Sunday, with weekly collection and tally through February. Several church activities follow including worship services, leagues, cantata rehearsals, Bible study, choir dinners, and Christmas programs. Public sale scheduled at a Washington area farm on December 16 with varied livestock and implements, terms cash or credit, lunch served by Mt Olive C P Church ladies.

Wesley Memorial M E Church Services Schedule

The Wesley Memorial M E Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 Junior League at 4 30 Epworth League at 6 preaching at 7 15 with Rev Wilson as speaker Audience urged to hear this young preacher who was converted years ago at Rev Hurt s revival meeting.

Wesley Memorial Epworth Wilson Hurt

Forgettin" a Presbyterian Day at the Double Up event

A fragment invites Presbyterians to bring friends for a day long program labeled Double Up with times listed as 9 15 and 6 30 and references to forget and disremember. The readability is limited but suggests a church event or social gathering.

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