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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
8
A real estate dealer defends legitimate profits on repairs and construction. He argues contractors and tradesmen deserve fair profit for work on houses built in recent years. He criticizes attacks on Washington real estate firms and the Washington Herald for pandering to advertising interests.
Pastor Wilma Harner reports strong Sunday school turnout and a large crowd for Sunday night revival. Services run nightly at 7 45 pm with open invitation to visitors and prayers for strength as revival ends this week. Also notes about licensed airports in England.
A Monday evening house warming at the Odon home marked the start of married life for the newlyweds. Guests included Mrs. Ben Helm, Rev H Pe, Mr and Mrs Hyette Poindexter, Mrs Agnes Dunlap, and many area residents. The event featured a light supper and socializing, with acknowledgments to local families and friends.
The regular Wes Auxiliary meeting drew guests and members. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boling hosted a steak fry at their villa with friends from St. Sim on and nearby communities. St. Simon ward entertainment was postponed this week. bridge luncheon planned with Misses Betty Anger and Joyce Yury present. Local visits included Greencastle guests Shirley Ann and Helen Quise, and Miss Jane Hamersly visiting Indiana University briefly.
Fragmentary market notes show cattle prices and weights with $7.50 for steers and $5.75 to $7.00 for bulls, plus sows $4.50 to $5.00 and sheep around $1. A w a nted ad seeks a man and wife to care for an infirm person with good wages, requiring clean character and moral integrity. Mail responses to Box MOX. Anniversary mention of a natural gas memorial celebration appears in the garbled text.
Services for Mrs. Mary A. Swing were held Monday afternoon at the Alfordsville Christian church with Rev. Akeman in charge. Burial followed in the Christian cemetery. Pallbearers were Hazo Alford, John Harbisoh, James Arvin, Emmit Wininger, Grant Burris and Jesse Lemming. Flower girls were Pearl Cole, Rose Potts, Effie Burris and Nattie Archbold.
A British subject was killed in Japan in a gunplay incident. Police reported the death as a fatal shooting with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the case. Further details on the victim and motive were not immediately available.
Petersburg, June 2 final leaving a balance .27 for the season.
A fragmentary ad notes a claim by a Vie specialist for a wax treatment used since 1895 to restore hearing. It mentions hearing the minister read scripture again and promises refunds if not effective, offered by Niams Pharmacy.
Indianapolis market notes show 6,000 hogs listed with bids around 156 lower and a range from 160 upward, reflecting earlier price levels and trading activity. Sellers and buyers navigated limited demand as the hog market adjusted to current supply pressures.
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