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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

2

Regular Meeting and Events of Local Ladies Aid Group

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Arther W. Allen home with co chair Mrs. Marion Hatfield and others. Initiation for pledges set for Tuesday June 9 at Mrs. Robert Graham home. Plans made for gypsy fortune teller fundraiser for the chapter scholarship fund. Madame A of Chicago to appear Friday and Saturday at Masonic room under Tri Kappa. public urged to attend. Host chapter to welcome Province One chapters June 25 all day in the city. Lufticheon to be served at St Marys Cafeteria. angel food cake strawberry whip and coffee served to thirty members. Circle Three to meet Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs. Ora Cranes 612 Center Street. regular dues day.

Arther W. Allen Meridian Marion Hatfield Coman Wilma Tomey Betty Cassidy Jane Creager Thelma Davis Chas. Gill, Jr Robert Graham Madame A Chicago Masonic Room East Main Street Tri Kappa Lufticheon St. Mary’s Ladies Aid First Methodist Episcopal Church Ora Crane Center Street

Church Circle One hosts meeting at First Methodist

Several local residents attended events and visits in Loogootee. Mrs Watkins hosted Circle One at her West Main home with a noon covered dish, followed by an afternoon business session. Notices list many locals visiting, returning, or attending funerals and gatherings in nearby towns.

Otis Watkins West Mainst Circle One First Methodist Church

Too Beautiful to be Bad P rteeee visit here with Mr

Too fragmentary to confirm a central event but lists numerous visitors and travels among individuals in Plainville Washington Terre Haute Indianapolis Chicago and Hammond Indiana. Names include Wilma Tomey Loretta Arvin Roy Riley Lou Allison and Paul Schaaf with various family and cousin visits noted.

A. A Plainville Wash- Tomey Wilma Tomey Ington Sikeston Roy ‘Riley Indianapolis Lou Allison Lawson Stuckey Mr. Riley

Parents decide what kids may view in city theaters

The article argues parents must supervise cinema selections for children, noting three categories of films labeled family, children, and adult. It urges checking cast lists and identifying adult themes, stressing neighborhood theater offerings change every few days and parents bear responsibility for preventing unsuitable exposure.

Federation of Elubs Ehilg Otet Vanan

Life Saver Foils Evansville Kidnappers Near Park

In Evansville Indiana two men attempted to kidnap James Bilis president of Dade Park Jockey Trub. One drew a revolver and told them to get into the car. Bilis knocked the weapon aside and escaped with bystanders helping as the assailants fled toward the road.

Evansville Ind James €. Bilis Dade Park Trub Ellis Owensboro Eviis

Meeting of Southwest District War Mothers

The Southwest District convention of War Mothers will be held at Washington First Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday. Luncheon is served at 12:30. Those attending should notify Mrs. Carrie Smith by 9 a.m. Thursday. Public Euchre Tonight at St. Marys. The ladies of St. Marys Church sponsor a public euchre this evening at 6 o'clock at the school.

Southwest District Convention of ‘War Mothers Washington First Methodist Episcopal Church Carrie Smith St. Mary's Ladies of

D A R Members to Meet With Mrs Harper on Bedford Road

The White River chapter of D A R will meet Friday at 2 36 pm with Mrs Harper at her Bedford road home. Mrs Steinhart and Mrs Wills will co hostesses. The members will present the program.

F. Joe White River D. A. RR F. Harper Bedford Road A. T. Steinhart Fred Wills

Pleasant Hill Club Hosts Meet At Mrs Flicks Home

Pleasant Hill Home Economies club met Tuesday at Mrs Virgreg Flicks home for a round table session on household hints and refinishing furniture. Attendees included Mrs Maud Stuckey and daughter Ruth Mrs Glenn Allison and daughters Vera and Doris Ann Mrs Helen Barber Mrs Lala Utterback and son Ralph Miss Kathrine Allison and host Mrs Flick and her children Doris Alice and Harold. Next meeting planned for Tuesday July 7 at Mrs Glenn Allison's home with a reminder for all members to attend.

Pleasant Hill

Actress Heads for Hollywood for Jolly Time

The note indicates an actress plans to travel to Hollywood and expects a lively experience as she pursues film roles in New York.

Don Heollywood Uolices York

Local visitors noted in city social roundup

Miss Dollie Krempp returns from Plymouth Ind where she visited sister Mrs Hubert Beiter in Washington. Mrs Beiter arrived with her for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo H Krempp. Mr and Mrs James Quilliam of Elnora and Mr and Mrs Marion Brown with children of Lodgootee were in the city yesterday.

Mabel Stone Hammond Ind Miss Mary Stone Matthew Gervin Dollie Krempp Plymouth Hubert Beiter James Quilliam Elnora City Marion Brown Lodgootee

Indianapolis visitors spend weekend with local residents

Mr and Mrs Rolla Martin and James and Mr and Mrs Ivy Gipson of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson, visiting in the local area and enjoying time with the Johnsons.

Rolla Martin Sch James Ivy Gipson Indianapolis Andrew Johnson

Local visitors fill city with May gatherings and travel

Mr and Mrs Ted Simnick and son Jack visit Mrs Simnick s parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson in Preelandville while K R Warne of Indianapolis makes a business call. Miss Lucia Edwards returns home to Mooresville Ind after visiting as a guest of Miss Virginia Wright. Mrs Al Miller and son Kenneth of Lima visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs T M Jackson and daughter Eleanor of Vincennes shop in the city.

Charles Alsop Frankfort N. W. Beitman Forrest Layman Hammond Ind M. R. Palmer Ted Simnick Jack Preelandville Simnick Andrew Johnson Lucia Edwards Mooresville Virginia Wright al Miller Kenneth Lima T. M. Jackson Eleanor Vincennes

Local social notes from Reagantown and nearby towns

Misses Edith Lewis and Wilma Desech, Don McCratken and Freyd Fisher spent Sunday in Re agantille. Laura Daffern of Odon was in the city on business this morning. Mrs. Lee Bowman and sons John and Lee Austin and Mrs. J F Cox have returned to Sikeston Missouri after a trip home.

James Schoonover Terre Haute Edith Lewis Wilma Desech Don McCratken Freyd Fisher Reagntille Laura Daffern Odon

Try Us For Job Work We Will Please You

A compact advertisement urges readers to try the service for job work with a promise of customer satisfaction and a quick pleasing result. The notice emphasizes quality and reliability to attract potential clients.

Snake eats snake but dies in strange clash

Benton Illinois June 3. Robert McMahan witnessed a King snake attempting to swallow a cottonmouth snake of similar size. The king could not finish the bite or release its prey, both died and the farmer kept the pair as a curiosity for visitors.

Benton, Ill Robert McMahan Wolf Lake

Envoy's Daughter Attends Davis Cup Play at Chevy Chase

The American zone finals at Chevy Chase Country Club in Washington featured Reine Claudel, daughter of the French Ambassador, among the spectators. Mme Claudel, noted for her own racquet skills, watched as Sydney Woods and Frank Saffields defeated the Argentine team.

Chevy Chase Country Club Washington Reine Claudel Mme. Claudel Sydney Woods Frank S$ffields

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