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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1946

Page

3

Geiger Arnold Wedding in Indianapolis

Wedding brief covers two ceremonies and visitors. Mae Arnold sister of the bride, Harold Grismore cousin of the groom, and Mabel McDonald among out of town guests. Descriptions include gowns, veils, bouquets, and reception. couples’ backgrounds include Emanuel Manual High School, U S Rubber Co, Navy service, and a later trip to Indiana and Chicago.

Na Mae Arnold Harold Grismore Arnold Manual High School Indianapolis U. S. Rubber Co. i Akaeaatiad Tostateatte U. S. Navy King Jay Bett Inekey Chicago Mabel McDonald Washington

Mrs Paul Wilson Returns From Indianapolis Visit

Mrs Paul Wilson returned from Indianapolis where she attended the funeral of Wm Adelpohl and visited relatives.

Paul Wilson Indianapolis Wm. Adelpohl

Marriage Announcement Catherine Ellen Strange to Ernest Colvin

Mr and Mrs Eugene Strange of 207 Queen Street Loogootee announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Catherine Ellen to Ernest M Colvin son of Mrs Ellen Colvin and the late Thomas Colvin of Corning The wedding will be held in St John s Catholic Church Loogootee at 9 o clock CDT on the morning of June 22nd.

Eugene Strange Queen Street Loogootee Catherine Ellen Ernest M. Colvin Ellen Colvin Thomas Colvin Corning St. John’s Catholic Church

Mrs Hazel Gibbs Pays Visit and Attends Brother’s Funeral

Mrs Hazel Gibbs returns to Evansville after visiting her mother Mrs Cora Perkins and attending the funeral of her brother James Perkins.

Hazel Gibbs Evansville City Cora Perkins James Perkins

Social visit from Zinkan family and guests

Mr and Mrs Louis Zinkan hosted this weekend with son Ralph Zinkan and daughter Roseann of Bedford. Guests included Captain and Mrs E B Groner and son Tom Lou of Columbus Ohio, and grandson Billy Fyffe Jr of Indianapolis.

Louis Zinkan Ralph Zinkan Roseann Bedford E. B. Groner Tom Lou Columbus Ohio Billy Fyffe, Jr Indianapolis

Judge F A Seal Presides in Curtis v. Telegraph Co.

In Pike Circuit Court special judge F A Seal oversees the Cassius P Curtis versus Odon and Madison Township Telephone Company et al case. The action involves a civil dispute before the court with Seal appointed to hear the matter.

F. A. Seal Pike Cassius P. Curtis

Birthday Celebration Brings Family to Pennyville

Mr and Mrs John Matthewson and family from Indianapolis visited Mrs George Abel and Mrs Abel of Pennyville for their mother s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Bex.

John Matthewson Indianapolis George Abel Abel Pennyville Albert Bex

Wesleyan Service Guild Guests at Vincennes First Methodist

Wesleyan Service Guild members of First Methodist church were guests at Vincennes First Methodist Church guild gathering at Gregg Park. The event honored Miss Yoder of Glenburn Mission at Linton and Miss Legna Powell of Asbury College who shared inspiring messages. Local guilds from Petersburg attended with readers noting several women from Vincennes including Mesdamies C. C. Feagans Macenogle Mildred Young Lucretia Barber Iona Ayres Nellie Learmouth Ludilie Hinchies Doris Feagans and Lela.

Wesleyan’ Service Guild First Methodist Church Vincennes

Joy Ladson and John Chadd Wedding at Vincennes

Miss Joy Ladson daughter of Helen Ladson of Bicknell and John Chadd son of Mrs Milne Chadd of West Washington were married Friday at Vincennes. Ladson and Mrs Alice Chadd attended. The bride wore a poudre blue suit. Chadd was discharged from 18 months overseas service and is employed at the Panhandle Mine. A reception followed at the bride's home where the couple will reside.

Joy’, Ladson Helen Ladson Bicknell John Chadd Milne. Chadd West Washington Vincennesse William Smith Ladson Alice Chadd Chad Panhandle Mine

Farewell Party Honored Viva O'Donald

A farewell party was held at Viva O'Donald’s home in Odon on May 29 for Miss Viva O'Donald who plans to enter Indiana Central College in Indianapolis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Overton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ritchey, Mary and Ruth Overton, Joe Byrd, Mrs. Marvin Guthrie, Norma and Wilma Gee, Barbara McRoberts, Floyd Howard, John D. York, Naomi Overton, Mildred Gee, Francis Sanders, Dexter Howard, Aldo C. York, Virginia O'Donald, and others.

Viva O'Donald Odon Indiana Central College Indianapolis George Overton Paul Ritchey Mary Ruth Overton Joe Byrd Hammond Ind Marvin Guthrie Norma Wilma Gee Barbara McRoberts Floyd Howard John D. York Naomi Over

Meeting Notice of Ladies of G I A to Meet Thursday

Walnut 908 announces that the Ladies of G I A T will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St Marys Club room for a gathering focused on community activities and plans.

L. E G. I. A. Tob St. Mary's Club Room

Summers Announce Daughter Alice to Wed Eugene Haupt

Montgomery couple Mr and Mrs Allen Summers announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Alice to Eugene Haupt son of Mrs Leo Griffith of Greenville Ohio. The wedding is set for Sunday June 9 at 3 PM at First Christian Church. Mrs Hannah Walsh attends graduation at Immaculate Conception Oldenberg Ind where granddaughter Miss Dotty Nellis receives a diploma.

Allen T. Summers Montgomery Alice Eugene Haupt Leo Griffith Greenville Ohio First Christian Church Hannah Walsh Oldenberg Ind Dotty Nellis

Willing Workers H E Club Postponed Meeting

The Willing Workers H E club meeting has been postponed until Thursday June 13th. Local members are advised to note the new date and plan attendance accordingly.

H. E

Omega Nu Tau Meeting Planned at City Hall

The Omega Nu Tau will convene Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the city hall to discuss club matters and upcoming events.

Omega Nu Tau

Plainville Home Makers Club Meeting Notice

The Home Makers club from Plainville will meet Thursday at 7:15 PM with William Taylor attending as host and speaker for the session.

Home Makers Club William Taylor

Circle 5 Meeting At Mrs Luder Home

The Circle 5 of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs Charles R Luder at 1102 East Walnut street on Wednesday afternoon at 2 15.

Circle 5 The Methodist Church Charles R. Luder E. Walnut

Past Matron's Club Luncheon at Colonial Cafe

The Past Matron's club will meet at the Colonial Cafe Thursday for a one o'clock luncheon.

Colonial Cafe

Regular Rebekahs Hold Thursday Evening Meeting

The Rebekahs plan a regular meeting Thursday at 8:00 PM with initiation by the Rainbow Degree staff. All officers will wear formal attire.

Rebekahs Rainbow

Women of the Moose Meet for Officer Elections

Women of the Moose will gather Thursday at eight o'clock to elect officers. All members are urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.

Women of the Moose

Local Veterans to Aid Wheatland Auxiliary Start

Local Veterans Foreign Wars Auxiliary aided Wheatland to conduct its first meeting with 17 Wheatland members present. Washington attendees included Mesdames Clara Buzan Elizabeth Johnson Dela McEv a area Tutts Iona Miler Man Lidia-Williams Oma inal and Clara Burrous. Pau Banta son of John and Mrs. Banta left for Cincinnati Bible Seminary for summer term accompanied by Mrs John Banta Mr and Mrs Paul Keith and Rev M M Prater and wife Mr and Mrs Ernest Engleman hosted Mrs Mary Jorday of Cincinnati Sunday.

Veterans Foreign Wars Auxiliary Wheatland Washington Mesdames Clara Buzan Elizabeth Johnson Dela McEva Area Tutts Iona Miler Man- Lidia - Williams, Omainal Clara Burrous Pau’ Banta John Banta Cincinnati Bible Seminary John’ ‘Banta Paul Keith M. M. Prater Ernest Engleman Mary Jorday Cincinnati

Brownie Girl Scouts meet at Baptist church Wednesday

The Brownie Girl Scouts of the Baptist church will gather Wednesday afternoon from two to four o'clock at the church for a picnic. Please bring sandwiches for the meal.

Brownie Girl Scouts of the Baptist Church

St Simons Altar Society Sets Thursday Meeting

The St Simone Altar Society will meet Thursday at 7 30 in the school building. Members gather for plans and community service updates. colleagues and parish leaders are invited to attend and participate in the session.

St. Simons Altar Society St. Simone Altar Society

Troy Home Economics Club Meeting Preview

The Troy Home Economics Club meets Thursday at 1 30 PM with Mrs George Miller guiding the session.

Troy Home Club George Miller

Victory Home Makers Dinner at Kiwanis Cabin

The Victory Home Makers invite members to a covered dish dinner at Kiwanis Cabin on Friday evening June 14. Hostess Evelyn Fox and co-host Nona Tomey ask guests to bring table service.

Victory Home Makers Kiwanis Cabin Evelyn Fox Nona Tomey

Dorcas Society to Hold All Day Covered Dish Dinner

The Dorcas society of First Christian church will meet all day for a covered dish dinner on Wednesday.

Dorcas Society Dorcas Society of First Christian Church

Circle 2 Group Meeting At First M E Church

Circle 2 of First M E church will meet Wednesday at 2 15 pm with Mrs John Hall at 903 East Walnut Street for a local gathering.

M. E. Church John Hall E. Walnut

Elnora Legion Meeting Set For June At Odd Fellows Hall

The Elnora Post of the American Legion holds its regular bi monthly meeting at the Odd Fellows hall on Thursday night June 6. Commander Burdsall urges all members and veterans to attend for special business.

Elnora Legion Elnora

Dinner for Foreign Brides Draws War Bride Praise

Noblesville Indiana June 4 Mrs Richard Bonne war bride from World War I described the happiness shared when she hosted a May 12 dinner for foreign brides and their husbands. Dozens sent cards letters and calls from Ohio Michigan Illinois and Indiana after the event. Her mother in Belgium is ill and she seeks travel for a possible visit, hoping for plane space by October.

Noblesville Ind Richard Bonne Belgium

Italian Referendum Doubtful as North South Split Emerges

Rome June 4 voters in Milan and Bologna backed a republic by about two to one, while southern areas favored the crown. Incomplete returns from two-day elections showed Christian Democrats leading nationwide with strong Central and Southern support. Socialists trailed and Communists led the North. Police reported only minor disorder as Italians voted freely for the first time since fascism.

Rome House of Savoy Milan Bologna Italy Christian Democrat Moe Fascieni

Loogootee News Highlights Local Social Activities

Mrs Will Daily entertained her league evening with three bridge games awarding prizes to Mrs James Haigerty Mrs Emil Norris and Mrs Joseph Smith. Guests included Mrs Mathew Dooley and others. Many residents and visitors were noted for Decoration Day visits college trips and family gatherings. Lions Club to host farmers at the high school on June 10.

Will Daily James Haigerty Emil Norris Joseph Smith Mathew Dooley Fred Brooks Miss Brooks Purdue University Dorothy O'Neil St. _Mary-of-the-Woods College Terre Haute Ind James O'Neil N. F. Matthews Linug Miller Jasper St.Mary-of-the-Woods College Jane Matthews Marjorie Miller Frank Matthews Great Lakes Frank Donald Livers Donald Hotz Fort Wayne Indiana Technical College Bill Alice Jean Casey Bluffton Roy A. Walliser Blythe Cal Lavon Hasler Louis Becker St. John’s Church Ireland Loogootee ‘Lions Club

Legion Auxiliary Lawn Party Planned Thursday

The American Legion Auxiliary will host a party from two to four o'clock Thursday on the lawn at the home of Mrs. John Simpson.

American Legion Auxiliary John Simpson

One Teacher and 11 Pupils Take Airplane Ride

In Dow Valley Kansas the town celebrated the school term closing with an airplane ride replacing the traditional picnic. The group included one teacher and eleven students, marking a leap into the air age for the community.

Emporia Kans Little Red Dow Valley Genadh Tn

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