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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
4
Society page editor requests notices by noon on publication day. Readers urged to contact the editor Mary Elizabeth Walsh for society items, with phone line 40 to reach the newsroom.
West End school teachers were honored by the P T A with a bountiful noon dinner in the school auditorium. The event featured artistically arranged tables, sweetpeas, and notable attendees including Supt. Ralph I Burris, Edwin E tell, Mrs. Nellie Start, Lyma Faust, Miss Barbara DeVoe, Miss Wilma Watt, and Principal H B Hunter among others. A post meal interview with teachers and Mrs. Mine Shake highlighted the PTA’s success and new leadership. In a separate note, women celebrated birthdays with a dinner at the Kiwanis Cabin attended by local families and friends from Odon, Crothersville, Vincennes, Petersburg, and surrounding areas.
The Daviess County H E chorus from Petersburg and Shoals entertained Tuesday at the 4 H Building Eastside Pe with readings by visiting choruses and refreshments. Guests included Mrs Vera Harbison and others from Petersburg, Mrs Selb from Sullivan County, and Mrs Eleanor Oldham with Aric Golliher from Plainville. A family reunion near Bramble drew many Dant family members from multiple states for a covered dish dinner, and the day featured visiting and photo-taking.
Patricia ONeill daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose ONeill and Gaylord George son of Mr and Mrs John George were married at the Assembly of God church in Jasonville in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev J Anthony Attendants included Miss Carol Neill and Johnny George The bridegroom works for Dearmin Company in Od on They plan to reside in El N or a Dr and Mrs William R American Baptist church invites open June 10 They will visit relatives en route Also noted are Mr and Mrs John Ogden and Mrs Will Roberson in Indianapolis on business Ray Williams US Navy returned to Charleston South Carolina after a 15 day leave with his parents and a trip to Florida for a two week vacation with relatives and friends
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met with president Euna Gress presiding. One membership application approved, eight candidates initiated. They planned a bus charter to the State Auxiliary Convention in Indianapolis on June 29 and 30. Birthday offerings given by six members. Aurilia Shepard won the attendance prize. Fifty-seven members attended refreshments.
Mrs Li I Read and Mrs Frank McGehee co hosted the Missionary Society gathering. Mrs Robert Stone, president, led the business meeting and reported on the Cincinnati General Assembly. Mrs R C Miller presented a paper titled Toward Christian Community. Refreshments followed social hour.
Mr and Mrs Merle Sanders and Mrs Myrtle Sanders return from a Gary visit with Mrs Myrtle Sanders daughter Mrs ew UJ Vanderhoof and family to their home.
Fragmentary report notes Kentucky killings, referencing Louisville and a state total around 50 homicides. Details are unclear, but the text suggests Kentucky ranks third among nearby cities in a recent homicide tally.
Officers of the W S C S of Sugar Land church will be installed by Rev O B Thomas at the prayer service. All officers requested to be present. No rehearsal of Young Peoples Choir of First Baptist church. All members urged to attend Sunday morning service. Plainville Progressive Club meets at Mrs Carl Albright home for last regular meeting of the club year.
Sunday the Ladies Altar Society will receive Holy Communion in a body at 7 o'clock Mass at St. Simon's. Monday the Pocahontas club meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Etta Colbert's home. Psi Iota Xi will meet at the Y M C A with 7 30 start and pledge service to follow. St Mary's and K of C choirs hold joint rehearsal at 7 30. Tuesday the Ladies Altar Society of St Simon's meets in the school dining room at 7 30 with light refreshments and good attendance urged.
A local rehearsal is postponed for two weeks delaying the planned schedule. No additional details were provided on the reason or new dates.
Mrs. Bart Blackmore visits Crane. Carolyn Summitt works at Judy Insurance Agency in Washington. Linda and Brendan Emmons visit grandmother Mary M. Summitt of Pinora R. R. 1 this Memorial Day.
Charles Guzik alias Charles A. Girard, son of a gambler linked to Capone era payoffs, was jailed on eight felony morals charges with a record $190,000 bond. A preliminary hearing was set for June 11 after police seized obscene photos, reels, and narcotics from his Phoenix home and a teenage orgy audience was alleged.
New York buyers are urged to check fabric labels for quality, wash and sun fade resistance, and perspiration durability. Labels should indicate potential shrinkage, as garments may lose fit if fabric shrinks more than one or two percent.
The Indiana double feature for Saturday includes Mad Wednesday with Harold Lloyd and Rio Grande Patrol starring Tim Holt. Desperadoes of the West first chapter also appears with Iroquois Trail and Leather Stocking tale Iroquois Trail. Blonde Dynamite with Leo Gorcey and the Bowery Boys is the associate feature plus a color cartoon.
New York report introduces a slip cover for babies that snaps over the diaper. Made of nylon outside with a vinylized plastic lining, it stays clean easily and reduces the effort for mothers to dress the child.
The estimated daily population at Rockefeller Center in New York is 160000. About 32000 people work there and 128000 visitors are present daily.
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