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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

2

Birthday observance at Bast Side Park honors Mrs Horner

A Friday evening birthday party at Bast Side Park pavilion honored Mrs. F N Horner with relatives and friends, filled baskets, and a delicious supper. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J R Standiford of Mitchell Indiana and many Horner in laws and local residents from Campbellsburg Bloomingon Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

Bast Side Park F N. Horner Park Pavilion Horner J. R. Standiford Mitchell Ind Rowena Sellersburg A.J. Horner Campbellsburg C. FE. Horner Ruth Vance Horner Palos C. F. Worrell Bioomington Pre. A. D. Jones Junior Marcella Indianapoli W. E. Blagrave Ola Mazel Ermal Abe McClellan Elwood Williams Eleanor Emma A. Williams Lillian Meade F. Lx. Cohee Carroll Lara Cohee Mima Huckleberry F. N. Horner

Social event near Montgomery draws many families

The La Moose social and entertainment night brought together Mr and Mrs Charles Grove and family Mary Diana and Alice Rose of Montgomery. Jimmie Hendershot of Vincennes and Ralph Wallen joined Migs Verina. Bullock and gis N men orchestra played. Officers elected included Carter Allison president Norma Vance secretary-treasurer and others to manage youth and administration. Antioch Children’s Day program postponed due to measles. War Mothers of the Southwest meet at First Methodist church with luncheon and a full program including colors, rituals, addresses and a roll call of chapters. Wesley Memorial church offers a Tuesday dinner menu featuring chicken meat loaf noodles mashed potatoes and pie.

Vines Charles Grove Mary Diana Alice Rose Montgomery Jess Hendershot Jimmie Vincennes Migs Verina Ralph Wallen Millard i Patrick War Mothers of the Southwest First Methodist Church Carrie Smith Anna Flick Jennie Hart Lena Faith Elizabeth Scoble Fannie Whetsell O. B. O’donnell Cora Hastings Cora Lett Helen McCord Webster S. C. Gibson McCord Gold Star Wesley Memorial Ladies of the Wesley Memorial Church

Sunday Services at St Martin’s Honor Rev Thompson

Local residents attended St Martin’s Sunday services as Rev B J Thompson celebrated his first solemn high Mass with many parishioners listed by name. St Mary’s school closed with certificates awarded to eighth graders and a program including a Rhythm orchestra and playlet The Cost of a Promise with Rosemary Raymann as Kathleen Connor and a lively cast.

St. Martin's B. J. Thompson Edward Essig Lewis T. Gootee R. L. Kleindorfer Cletus Fitzpatrick James Healy Dorothy Gladys Ed Feagan Mary Harris Helen Daily Margaret Catherine Sinnott Fred St. Mary’s St. Mary’s School St. Mary’s Auditorium M.J. Rowcek Arina Bernadette Bordenet Esther Marie Mangin Andrew Casper Joseph W. Howard Mary Louise Kassler Clarence EK. Burkhardt Joseph N. Casper Kathleen Rosemary ‘Raymann Clara Mangin Mary E. Sum Anna Bordenet Mary Kassler Mary Turk Esther Mangin Bob Vollmer

Denny Hart Wedding Ties Brookfield Pair in May Ceremony

The marriage of Floyd Denny of Brookfield Ohio to Thelma Hart of Brookfield was solemnized May 27 in Annapolis with Rev M F Denny officiating. The groom’s grandfather, Mr. Denny, attended with the couple planning to reside in Brookfield. The bride’s family and friends from Plainville noted the ceremony as a significant local society event.

Ianapolis James H. Denny Floyd Denny Brookfield Thelma Hart Part Nnapolis M. F. Denny Denny Menny Plainvie Penny

Friday Afternoon Program At First Methodist Church

The Kings Heralds of the First Methodist church met Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30. The program included song What a Friend We Have in Jesus, story Life of Chandri Léa of India, Mrs Boone Bingham, reading Psther i Chattin, music Helen Shanks, reading Dorothy Crane, closing prayer. Attendees included Eleanor Goodrich Ruth Grow Betty Huffman Jean Hayes Margaret Cox Helen Shanks Barbara Rang Viola Bruce Emma Jean Nimnicht Carol Walkins Eleanor Nimnicht Elizabeth Brandaman Virginia Hall Margaret Fyffe Patty Brandaman Pastor Chattin Regina Killion Margy Lee Monical Dorothy Crane Rosemary Gilliatt Lenore Reeve Wilma Norris Betty Creager Suzanne Corcoran Thelma Klingensmith Virginia Rogers Virginia Barber Ruth Day Carl and Bobby Cox Robert Illin Buddy Brandaman Robert Cox Roland Gaither Howard Barber Gene Hackler Robert Isenogie Donald Malcolm Breen Glen Billy Miley and one guest Norma Freeman.

Kings Heralds First Methodist Church Jesus Chandri Léa India Boone Bingham Reading Psther i Chattin Helen Shanks Barbara Rang Viola Bruce Emma Jean Nimnicht Carol Walkins Eleanor Nimnicht Elizabeth Brandaman Virginia Hall Margaret Fyffe Patty Brandaman Psther Chattin Regina Killion Margy Lee Monical Dorothy Crane Rosemary Gilliatt Lenore Reeve Wilma Norris Betty Creager Suzanne Corcoran Thelma Klingensmith Virginia Rogers Virginia Barber Ruth Day Carl Bobby Cox Robert Illin Buddy Brandaman Robert Cox Roland Gaither Howard Barber Gene Hackler Robert Isenogie Donald and Malcolm Breen Glen Billy Miley Norma Freeman

Local Families Spend Weekend Visiting Relatives

Miss Margaret Prather of Vincennes visits over the week with Miss Hazel Marie Bicknell. Mrs. Mary O. Dennis and Roy Campton’s party heads west on a motor trip. Lucille Mangin and Rather Ray with Harold Durnil and Shorry Fields visit Ivansville. McCracken couple tours Indianapolis. Robert Gullett returns to Indianapolis after a weekend with his parents. Hopkins and Hopins return to Garrett after visiting East Main Street relatives.

Margaret Prather Vincennes Hazel Marie Bicknell, Daugher 0. J. Bie Lucille Mangin Rather Ray Harold Durnil Shorry Fields Ivansville

Harry Payne and Sister Visit Local Friends on Decoration Day

Harry Payne and his sister, formerly residents of Washington and now from Chicago, spent Decoration Day in town visiting friends and catching up with local acquaintances.

Harry Payne Chicago Washington

Weekend Guests From Several Cities Visit Local Families

Miss Mary Mcsiean spent the weekend in Cincinnati with friends. Miss Marjorie Herr was the guest of friends in Lawrenceburg Indiana over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Geo Nold Jr have returned to Evansville after visiting here with their parents. They were accompanied by Esther Hill who will be their guest for a week. Miss Mildred Brewer of Chicago is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Brewer. Wilma Allen and Stanley Koch from Cincinnati spent the weekend with her parents C T Allen and wife on Sugarland road. Bud Allen returned to Cincinnati with them. Paul Kiefer a student at Rose Polytechnic Terre Haute visited here over the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Kiefer.

Marjorie Herr Lawrenceburg Ind Geo. Nold, Jr Evansvile Esther Hii Mildred Brewer Chicago Mrs Albert Brewer Wilma Allen Stanley Koch Paul Kiefer Rose ‘Polytechnic Terre Haute Joseph Kiefer John Prather Een Trees Gadeorge Buttman Mildred Flora Buttman J. B. Harward Newcastle Vanaugh Jack

Weekend Visits and Relatives Reach Across Towns

The report lists numerous short visits as residents travel to see family and friends, including Desoration day gatherings, trips to Indianapolis and St Louis, and local callers. Individuals mentioned include Mr and Mrs Louis Routt, Donnelly, J yivia Orr, Oden Orr, and Charles Perkins among others visiting relatives and returning home after weekends.

Louis Routt Donnelly Charles Perkins St. Louis

Weekend social visits span many Indiana towns

Mt and Mrs Gerald Guthrie Beatrd and many others visited relatives and friends across Vincennes Shoals Indianapolis and Washington over the weekend. M r and Mrs Charles Rose and Mrs Ivor Usher spent time in Pleasantville and Columbus while Jack Winston visited his family in Toledo. Several residents attended a 500 mile race in Indianapolis and others returned from trips to Chicago Franeville and Baden with relatives.

Gerald Guthrie Beatrd Louis Burris Indianapolis

Supreme Court Refuses Review in Interior Bribery Case

The Supreme Court today refused to review Albert Fall’s trial and conviction over alleged bribe involvement in leasing the naval oil reserve. The decision upholds the two year sentence and a $390,000 fine, with potential reduction in time as the trial court considers new implications.

Washington Supreme Court Interior Alpert K. Fall Naval Oil Reserve Dohen U. Se

Martha Baker Will Probated In County Clerk Records

Probate records show Martha Baker's will probated with the county clerk noting the will names her daughter a niece and a designated executor. The document records Martha Baker’s personal property and the appointing of an executor as part of the probate proceedings.

Will Martha Baker Bate Naigibl

John Lawrence Co. Here for the Week at Root Hill

The Sihn Lawrence Stock Company arrived in the city Sunday and pitched at the Root of the Fifth street hill drawing locals to performances. John Lawrence and his troupe have long been welcome visitors, known for plays that please and draw crowds.

Sihn Lawrence Stock Fifth Street John

Chicago youth killed policeman in school shooting

Corry, a 12 year old boy, sat with his brother Barl and 16 year old Schuyler Pearson as a coroner's jury held inquest findings. Witnesses stated Corry fired four bullets from a stolen .22 pistol in the school, killing Patrolman Smith. The jury classified the incident with capital and accessory considerations.

Charate Corry Barl Schuyler Pearson Ted Smith Young Corry Smith

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