Fortnightly Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Ralph Godwin
Society notes report a three table bridge event with high score to Mrs H Bean and a refreshment reception for all guests including Mrs Rex Allen. A Loogootee bride married Lt Donald Bennett of the U S Army last Thursday and will sail January 6 for the Philippines. About a hundred Odd Fellows hosted an initiation and oyster supper in Loogootee with several visitors from Odon. The Ladies Aid of Aikman Creek church held an all day meeting. five new members joined and a program featured singing reading scripture and prayer. An all day society gathering is planned for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Godwin Wednes
H. Bean
Rex Allen
Marie Frances McKinney
M.J. McKinney
Loogootee
Donald Vnett
U.S. Army
Bennett
New York
Philippine Islands
Davieds
Martin
Indianapolis
Loogoostee
Plainville
Montgomery
Odon
Bruce S. Wright
Andrew Steele
Ladies’ Aid Society
Aikman Creek Church
Orville Jones
Troy Road
Sociey
Verna Peache
Luna Gilley
Thelma Goodwin
Nancy Pott
Jennie Davis
Jennie Carnahan
Nina Barber
Hattie Jones
Sarah Jones
Essie Jones
Sis Jones
Mamie Ennis
Katie McCain
Gertie Carnahan
Susie Garland
Anna Purcell
Iby Jones
Security Benefit Meeting For Christmas Social
An important meeting of the Security Benefit Association will be held Monday evening to arrange a Christmas social. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Benefit Association
Pound Party for Pastor at Wesley Memorial Church
When the Rev. C. P. Hurt and his wife returned home from Maysville Thursday evening the congregation gathered at the parsonage and presented pounds of soap lard sugar flour oats coffee beans potatoes breakfast cereals butter canned goods eggs and a broom. Rev Hart invited guests back and urged country churches to do likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Hurt
Maysville
Wesley Memorial Church
Mr. Hart
Delightful Entertainment At First M E Church Show
The basement theater hosted the Cuos class one act play Tuning Up For The Wedding drawing hearty applause. Cast included Ruth Connelly Ernestine Hornaday Grace Palmer Lucile Ulm Mabel Phillips Fava Waller Mae Carmichael Lela Lee Pearl Ackerman and Ruth Edwards with proceeds benefiting charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Cuos
Ruth Connelly
Ernestine Hornaday
Grace Palmer
Lucile Ulm
D. B. Club Hosts Social Evening at Ruth Overbay Home
Miss Ruth Overbay entertained the D. B. club at her West Walnut street home Thursday evening. Members enjoyed games music and a social hour with a dainty refreshment course for two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Club
Ruth Overbay
West Walnut Street
Glendale Ladies Aid Society Meeting Highlights Dinner
The Ladies Aid of Glendale M E Church held an all day session at Mrs. James B. Meade’s home. A covered noon dinner marked the feature of the gathering with attendees and ceremonies noted in the diary-like report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society
Glendale M. E. Church
James B. Meade
Plainville graduate joins Phi Beta Kappa honor group
Russell Ray Myers of Plainville, an Indiana University graduate in October, was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholarship fraternity. The selection honored only five graduates, and Myers is currently teaching in Hammond, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ray Myers
Plainville
Indiana University
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Myers
Hammond
Indiana
Community Notes and Meetings in Vincennes Area
Miss Mary Haffey hosts Y H G Club sewing night with Camilla Drew and others. Christian Missionary Society of First Christian church at Mrs. Meade's home conducts Christmas program and officers are re elected. Numerous social visits and travels noted among local residents with church, lodge, and civic events across Vincennes and surrounding towns.
Miss Dorie Beck Hosts First Baptist Class Night
Miss Dorie Beck, teacher, delightfully entertained the second year intermediate class of girls from the First Baptist church Friday evening at her home. Music and storytelling provided amusements. Present were Helen White Thelma White Katherine Holland Vivian Holland Lois King Wavy Leonard Doris Reddick Margaret Albin Lavonia Albin Alice Creager Grace Johnson Agnes Mead Rosetta Belcher Nora Gregory Eldena Sturgeon and Camilla Sturgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorie Beck
First Baptist Church
Helen White
Thelma White
Katherine Holland
Vivian Holland
Lois King
Wavy Leonard
Doris Reddick
Margaret Albin
Lavonia Albin
Alice Creager
Grace Johnson
Agnes Mead
Rosetta Belcher
Nora Gregory
Eldena Sturgeon
Camilla Sturgeon
Bazar at Baptist Church Planned by Women Group
The First Baptist church women have worked overtime preparing for their annual Bazar to be held in the church banquet room on December 15 in the afternoon. Numerous dainty and practical needlework items will be for sale along with candy sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake. Attendees are promised a royal good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Plainville Progressive Club Meeting Recalls December Afternoon
Mrs Ada Downs hosted the Plainville Progressive club Friday afternoon with a roll call that included eight members. The gathering reflected seasonal courtesy and community focus as members discussed upcoming plans and shared updates from the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainville
Progressive Club
Ada Downs
Spanish War Veterans Attend Lieutenant Kendall Funeral
All Spanish War Veterans are requested to meet at the courthouse Sunday afternoon at 1 30 for the funeral of Lieutenant Kendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Kendall
Mrs Harriett Alberti Reeve to Broadcast Monday
Going On The Air announces Mrs Harriett Alberti Reeve formerly of Washington now of Indianapolis will broadcast Monday evening from station WFBM Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Alberti Reeve
Washington
Indianapolis
WFBM
Monday Afternoon Club to Discuss Prohibition Topic
The Monday Afternoon Club meets December 14 with Mrs. W L Evans presenting a paper on The Effects of Prohibition. A spelling match, led by captains Mrs C G Stevens and Mrs N R Martin, will be a novel feature of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Evans
C. G. Stevens
N. R. Martin
Church Cafeteria Dinner Support at First M. E. Tuesday
Circle 2 of the First M. E. church to run a church noon cafeteria dinner from 11 to 1 with a fancy work booth home made candy and crackerjack sale. Public invited.
Alma Johnson Hosts Club Meeting at Lemon Street Home
Miss Alma Johnson served as hostess to her club Thursday evening at her Lemon street home. Present were Bernice Pride Nellie Webber Viola Harris Margaret Gilter Dorothy McDonald Esta White and the hostess. Light refreshments followed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haffey
Y. H. G. Club
Camilla Drew
Dorothy Stumpp
Dorothy
Esther Wilson
Honora
Catherine McEvilly
Alma Johnson
Lemon Street
Bernice Pride
Nellie Webber
Viola Harris
Margaret Gilter
Dorothy McDonald
Esta White
Woman's Club Cook Book on sale for 75 cents
During the holidays the White River Chapter D A R will sponsor a cook book sale priced at 75 cents. Books will be sold at Eskridge Allen and Sco ble stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
White River Chapter
Eskridge-Allen and
Scoble
Fourth Ward Sewing Circle Finishes Quilt at Parish Home
At St. Simons parish fourth ward sewing circle gathering at Mrs. Nicholas Fitzpatrick s home on Friday afternoon the ladies completed a quilt. Guests included Mrs. H Sum and Mrs. Mollie Lewis and the weekly prize went to Mrs. Sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
St. Simon's Parish
Nicholas Fitzpatrick
S. E. Second Street
H. Sum
Mollie Lewis
Day With a Big Driver Hosts Mr McCallien’s Guests
Mr. McCallien remains active tending to the interests of the Odon community. The event featured his children as guests, highlighting his ongoing daily work and involvement in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallien
First Ward Circle Hosts Sewing Circle at East Van Trees
Mrs Walter Bassett entertained the First ward sewing circle at her East Van Trees street home Friday afternoon. About twenty five members attended a busy session. Guests included Mrs Charles Bassett Mrs Lewis Gootee Mrs John Jordan Mrs George Hartig Mrs Frank Wilson Miss Anna Coyle Mrs J P Jager and Mrs Joe Gordon. Mrs George Swords won the weekly prize with other favors awarded to Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs George Hartig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward Circle
Walter Bassett
First Ward
East van ‘Trees Street
Charles Bassett
Lewis Gootee
John Jordan
George Hartig
Frank Wilson
Anna Coyle
J. P. Jager
Joe Gordon
George Swords
Officers Elected by Ladies Society Meeting
The Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and E. elected officers for the coming year: President Mrs. Frank Boyles, Vice President Mrs. Alva Arford, P. P. Mrs. Vernon Hastings, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. R. H. Denham, Collector Mrs. W. A. Hastings, Chaplain Mrs. Luther McCool, Warden Mrs. C. C. Bruce, Conductor Mrs. W. H. Mullan, Trustees Mrs. Alva Arford, Mrs. James Gilley, and Mrs. W. H. Mullan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and
Frank Boyles
Alva Arford
P. P
Vernon Hastings
Treas
R. H. Denham
W. A. Hastings
Luther McCool
C. C. Bruce
Chitter Chatter Club Hosts Sugarland PTA Meeting Play
The Chitter Chatter club of Mrs. Ray Keiths division of the Sugarland Parent Teachers Association will run the regular meeting on Tuesday evening December 15 at 7 o clock at Sugarland school. After the business session a program features a play by the club with cast including Mr and Mrs Sellers Mr and Mrs Southerland Mr and Mrs Sinnatt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitter Chatter Club
Ray Keith
Sugarland Parent Teachers’ Association
Sugarland School
Chitter-Chatter Club
William Sellers
James Southerland
Leo Sinnatt
Civil War Veterans Reelect Commander at GAR Post
U S Grant Post of the Grand Army of the Republic held its regular meeting this afternoon and re elected R. H. Belk as commander for another year. Other officers chosen include Senior Vice George Snider Junior Vice John W Kellams Chaplain John M Peek Officer of the Day William Wirts Guard George W Coons Surgeon Joseph Church with John M Peek as delegate and George W Coons as alternate to the state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
R. H. Belk
George Snider
John W. Kellams
John M. Peek
William Wirts
George W. Coons
Joseph Church
Mary E Callahan Dies at 69 after long illness
Mrs. Mary E Callahan wife of William E Callahan died at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock from long standing complications. She was 69 years old. Six of her eleven children survive including Mrs. Homer Wikle Mrs. Charles Gimlin Mrs. William Clayton Mrs. Abner Dean Roy and Raleigh Callahan. Burial was in Walnut Hill cemetery at Offon Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E.callahan
William E. Callahan
Callahan
Ond
Homer Wikle
Charles Gimlin
William Clayton
Abner Dean
Roy
Raleigh Callahan
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Offon
Washington statesman Ed Hayes plans Missouri big game season
Ed Hayes from the First ward Washington and Frank M Traffor renowned local coon hunter visited the city to finalize plans for a big game hunting season in southern Missouri, as reported by the Vincennes Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hayes
First Ward
Washington
Frank M. Traffor
Missouri
Vincennes Sun
Plainville man undergoes major operation at Daviess County Hospital
Fred Parker underwent a major operation last night at Daviess County Hospital for acute appendicitis. He lives in Plainville and the procedure was performed at 106 o'clock local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parker
Plainville
Daviess County Hospital
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H. M.settle
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Lillian Harstine
George Ade
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Chicago
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Cecil Mathewson
W. O. Mathewson
Aden Westfall
Josephine
Mildred
Chester Clements
Longootee
Father Gorman
Gibault Home For Boys
Terre Haute
St. Simon’s Church
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Royal Neighbors
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