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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
2
Murder for love myths fade as Parole allows divorce
A long-ago California hammer slayer, Clarra Phillips, has gained parole board permission to divorce and remarry, sparking a critique of “murders for love.” The piece argues true motive lies beyond noble passion, noting jealousy and selfishness as common causes of fatal acts rather than love. A closing note mentions a new navy ship, Hall XPTBH-2, under fleet testing.
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Clarra Phillips
California
Hall
Plainville Church Events and Bunce Club Gatherings
At the Plainville Christian Church a Wednesday eve program featured a meeting of the Christian Endeavor society with readings and songs led by Mrs. Harvey Fisher and others. A church party followed with contests and refreshments. In town, Mrs. Logan Groves hosted the Bunce Club on Wednesday night with prizes for high and low scores awarded to Mrs. Charles Nowling and another member.
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Este
Harvey Fisher
Fred Tene
Edwin Fis
Gilliatt
Frank Mo
Frejda Myers
Vea Brown
Barn and Fisher
Wilbur Brown
Neal R
Christian Endeavorite
Christian Endeavor Society
Plainville Christian Church
Reneet Pawine
Vowell
Eleanor Ownt
Wilma Walls
Dortha Biksey
Mill Tolbert
Alpha Ribley
Charles Barnes
Owen Bowman
James Stuffle
Bunce Club
Logan Groves
Charles Nowling
Low
Where houses are heated by volcanoes Ainville personals
A jumble of readable fragments mentions Mrs William Voils Jrrot Mich and Mrs Gourley former Plainville residents visiting with Mr and Mrs E S Mrs Gourley and Miss Margaret wee Elwood Dougherty of Elnora guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Bissey Thursday Evelyn Avery of Monroe City visiting with Mr and Mrs Martin Mallett Clyde McConkey of Terre Haute weekend guests. In San Diego County California the sheriff's department uses planes to track fleeing criminals with police cars communicating by radio.
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No Gourley
Plainville
Margaret
Wee Ever
Elwood Dougherty
Elnora
Richard Bissey
Evelyn
Avery
Monroe City
Martin Mallett
Clyde McConkey
Terre Haute
Burt Reynolds
San Diego County
Calif
Sheriff’s Department
Love and danger swirl around Joe Murray’s world
In a tense scene from a troubled household, Irene and Terry clash over secrets and observed abuse. Joe confronts Terry and her circle as rumors of a troubling past and a dangerous suitor, Tommy Withers, surface. Joe warns Irene to keep him away, signaling a grim continuation.
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Gre
Terry
Murrays
Irene
Erry
Joe
Papke’s
Tommy Withers
Withers
Loyal Ladies Class and church activities in Odon
Local reports detail the Loyal Ladies Class of the First Christian Church meeting in the basement, a full day quilting by the Ladies Aid of the M E Church with noon luncheon, and several religious and social gatherings. Attendees include Reverend Burton, Mrs. J Ralph Gantz, Mrs. R F Myers, and many local families. Other items mention Ecoomic Club, District Brotherhood, Epworth League, and a bridge club gathering hosted by W Fred Dearmin with prizes awarded to Eleanor Gantz and L C Pickett.
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Odon
The
First Christian Church
Dwight Hastings
George Kemmis
Ruth | Kail
Straw
J. B
John Spigeon
Sam
Scott
Walter Harmon
Hugh Sneer Sommers
Emma Ranch Base
Sédis
Wabash
M. E
Elnora
A. F. Hindman
Billy
H. R. Burton
Frank Kise
Jesse Chestnut
S. E. Pershing
Lewis Deaver
E. T. ‘Laughlin
John Foster
E. E. Ray
William Foster
Epworth League
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Local social notes from Odon area include guests and visits
The column lists numerous visits and observers from Odon and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Abe Kemp, Reid, L , Gail Kemp, and Gail Riieliona among others visiting Indianapolis events, New Harmony trips, and local gatherings at Odon City Park. Families from Bloomington, California, and Wallonia attend graduations, hospital days, and reunions.
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Abe Kemp
Reid
Dexter
Gail
Kemp
Guealoes Riieliona
Odon
Fish Tanje Club
Eld
Binora
Washington
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