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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1925

Page

5

Classical Club Christmas Party Delights Members

The Classical Club held its annual Christmas gathering at Nisth Street, with a pantomime led by Mrs. Stella McCafferty and a reading of The Byrds Christmas Carol by Mrs. W. L. Evans. A turkey contest winner was Mrs. Clara Cole, and guests enjoyed a salad course with favorites like olives and Saratoga wafers. Washington attendees joined Vincennes friends for the Coca-Cola versus Vincennes Y. Merchants basketball game.

Eolas Orgaga Aggroe Home Nisth Street Stella McCafferty A. B. McCoy Hazel Greenwood Harriett Cook Stella Royse Helen Berry Clay Creager McCafferty H. Q. Rogers Kate Santa Claus Charles Cochran Walter Cole Mises Harriett Cook Harry Creager Frances’ Colbertson W. L. Evans Nettie Feagans Saratoga Eagan Smith Bess McCrisaken Marie Lundergan Pauline Dowden Margeret Anna O'Neill Amelia Mandabach Helen Pispatrick Weldon Davis Gillian Chicago

Cafeteria Dinner at St Simon Hall Featured Volunteers

A list of sixteen ladies and two Misses will prepare and serve the cafeteria dinner at St Simon hall on Thursday from 11 to 1. The menu remains the regular fare. Also reported, Henry McCord was initiated into Washington council Security Benefit Association at the Moose hall Monday. A Christmas party for kiddies and grownups, with gift exchange, is planned for next Monday evening. Ken Kimbell's Orchestra to provide music for events at Elks Tri Kappa dance and Christmas night at the Elks home.

St. Simon Hall Thomas Lavelle George Hartig Albert Owens Will Larrick Ottis Crawford Frank Wilson Dan Cadden Nick Lewis James Holland Ed Royce Leo Grannan Tom Hart John Fitzpatrick William Waggoner John Derick Bernard Sinnott Anna Coyle Lena Donahue Lodge of Washington Council Security Benefit Association Moose Hall Henry McCord Kimbell Elks Home Ken Kimbell

Club Hosts Christmas Party At Lena Meade Home

Missest Sweeney entertained club members Tuesday evening at her S E Seventh Street home with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Miss Lena Meade's home and will be a Christmas party.

Sweeney S. E. Seventh Street Lena Meade

Circle Four Aid Society to Meet at Schofield Home

Members of Circle Four of the Methodist Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert Schofield on South Meridian Street at 7 30 this evening. It is to be a meeting where business of much importance is to be transacted and a large attendance is desired.

Circle Four Methodist Aid Society Robert Schofield South Meridiad Street

Entertaining Bridge and Dinner Gatherings Reported

Révert TM Riester hosted a sewing bridge gathering at her south Merin street home Monday evening with a festive noon dinner. Jeff and Mrs Clements hosted about twenty six guests Sunday west of Montgomery, with a large meal and multiple Clements family members named from Oaktown Lawrenceville St Michael's and Montgomery among others. The Odon Parent Teachers Association met Monday at the high school with Mrs Genevieve McCallian speaking on A Trip Abroad and fourth graders presenting The Fight for Life.

Jeff Clements Montgomery Lawrence Clements Oaktown Mary Rocket James O’brien Chris Robert St. Michael's Frank Miller Francis, Jr Washington Ezra Clements Alberta Wanda Clements Lawrenceville Ruth Clements Hazel Ross Clements Dora Clements Lane Clements Charles Archer Walter O'Brien Melvin Scott Bert Virgil Clements Association of Odon Genevieve McCallian

Monday Afternoon Club Delivers Prohibition Talk at Library

The Monday Afternoon Club met at the library for regular business. Mrs. W. L. Evans spoke on The Effects of Prohibition, the lone program item. The spelling match was postponed to a later date, and this was the last meeting before Christmas.

W. L. Evans

Ben Hur Lodge Holds Meeting at K of C Hall

An enthusiastic Ben Hur lodge meeting was held Monday evening at the K of C hall. The weekly prize went to Mrs Helen Wood. The lodge will not meet again until Monday December 28.

Ben Hur Lodge K. of C. Hall Helen Wood

Fourth Ward Meeting Quilting Sessions at Mrs ONeill

The fourth ward ladies of St Simon's parish will hold quilting meetings on Wednesday and Friday afternoons at Mrs James ONeill's home on W Oak Street. Ladies from other wards are invited to attend.

Fourth Ward St. Simon’s Parish James O’neill W. Oak Street

Oyster and Hamburger Supper by Wesley Memorial Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Wesley Memorial church will host an oyster and hamburger supper Thursday night in the church basement. The public is invited to attend.

Ladies Aid Society Wesley Memorial Church

Play at Sugarland PTA Meeting by Chitter Chatter Club

Following the Sugarland school business session, the Chitter Chatter Club will perform a play tonight. The PTA business meeting is scheduled for 7 o clock. Several local residents visited relatives in Flora and Vincennes and returned home from trips to Indianapolis.

Parent Teachers’ Association Sugarland School Chitter Chatter Club H. H. Bryan Flora Ill T. J Eastern Stars Lodge Emma Moore Charles Connaughton Vincennes John McGuire Loogootee Joseph McGuire Emma Ebersall Claude van

Social Roundup of Visits and Travels in Local Towns

In city life, guests and shoppers appear across Plainville Loogeotee Seymour Vincennes and Bicknell. Visits span Denver Bedford Washington Wheatland and Fast St. Louis with many locals visiting relatives and returning home. Notable names include Clara Abner Edna Dixon Lorraine Hoffar Graham Daniels Krempp and Mason among others.

Jobe Rink Plainville Clara John Abner Loogeotee Edna Dixon Seymour C. F. Dixon Phoenix Arizona Ralph Senders Margie Joyce of Charion

Odon Man's YMCA World Tour Report

Walter Clinton of Odon writes from aboard the President Taft en route to Manila after a four month visit in Japan Korea and China. He plans to visit India then return to New York by February 1. He notes Japan has sobered yet spirits remain strong and China faces upheaval but shows signs of finding herself. Clinton spent two weeks in Shanghai in conference with YMCA leaders.

Walter Clinton Odon J. M. Clinton Mr. Clinton Taft Manilla P. 1 Japan Korea China Philippines India New York Clinton Shanghai

Clinton tour highlights duty and ties to Odon roots

The article notes Mr. Clinton’s world tour as part of his duty and enjoyment. It mentions his New York headquarters and his birth and upbringing in Odon, where he remains a well known figure.

Méts China Clinton New York Odon

Stolen Car Turned Over To Owner Today

A touring car reported missing was recovered and returned to its owner Miss Wright after being found parked near Wright's residence late Saturday. Two men were seen with the car on First Street Saturday night, prompting suspicion when the vehicle remained Sunday and Monday. Mr. James alerted and retrieved the auto this evening.

Earl Washington Wright Ner Street First Street Miss Wright James

Trial for Support in Morris Suit Before Jury

A circuit court trial for Jessie R. Morris against William T. Morris for support was heard before a jury. The jury retired for deliberation around mid afternoon.

Jessie R. Morris William T. Morris

Real Estate Transfers From DAnt to Kidwell and Davis

Real estate transfer notes show Francis M. DAnt and wife to Charles Preston Kidwell and wife for nwq and neq swq in township 4. Edward E. Meades and wife to Thomas H. Davis for nh swq valued at $10. Burt Harbstreit, com., to Wm. A. Harbstreit for pt nh nwq swq and nh neq swq in section 26 township 4 range 7, amount $1,900.

Francis M. Dant Chas Preston Kidwell Edward E. Meades Thomas H. Davis Burt Harbstreit Wm. A. Harbstréit

Mud Derby Tales Spoiled by Tight Speeds and Misfortune

The report notes Dobbin once pulled his successor from mud but now reverses fate as Delph Low der laughs while hooking a mute to a flivver and pulls it free. Greensburg’s Frank Porter suspects a jinx on his path. In Bloomington a nose is broken after a hospital collapse incident and C s Hansen crashes to the ground.

Dobbin Delph Lowder Greensburg Frank Porter

Ballon Tire Theft Report From Downtown Parking

Report notes that three individuals stole Sve balloon tires from a car parked on a downtown street. No further details on suspects or location provided.

Hamsen

Potatoes and alimony stir small town dispute

Alexandria witnesses Dan King testifies advertising pays as buyers scramble for cheap potatoes. Peru resident Mrs Shears Ferguson accuses her husband of cruelty and seeks $16,000 alimony in the divorce filing.

Alexandria Dan King Peru

Gift ideas for the pipe smoker Prince Albert to appeal

A light humorous note urges remembering the mothers and sweethearts while offering advice on gifts for men who smoke Prince Albert pipe tobacco. It underscores that nothing pleases a Prince Albert smoker more than the tobacco itself, presented as a friendly tip in a vintage ad voice.

P. A Prince Albert

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