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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
4
A fragmented note traces the English translation of Natural gas and links an Indian name Shenandoah to the fuel’s early commercial use in Pittsburgh around 1882. It mentions the Stars and a reference to Daugn- as a possible term in the era.
The Friendship Circle of the First Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Clay Young on Wednesday afternoon with 15 members. Mrs. R. M. Wright led devotions and prayer while Mrs. Clay Poindexter supervised business and committee appointments for the coming year. Group singing and refreshments followed. The next meeting is a covered dish dinner July 5 at Mrs. Oral Chapman’s home.
Mr and Mrs Roy Pennington of Loogootee announce the engagement of their daughter La Verne to Herbert E Kiefner son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Kiefner of R R 4 Loogootee.
The marriage of Letha Arnold daughter of Mrs. Mabel Kirk and William E Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson was solemnized Sunday June 3 at 11 45 am in the parsonage of the First Baptist Church Washington Rev Seat officiated. The bride wore turquoise blue net over satin with gardenia corsage. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Harold Brothers. Guests included Mrs Mabel Kirk and Vera Byer and son Gregory Lee. Out of town attendees listed include Frank Gelmeier Sr and son Frank Nora Ill Mrs Charles Knight and daughter Marjorie and Eugene Touchette East St Louis Ill Mrs Ed Dugan and James Long Noble Ill.
Mrs Jess Chestnut entertained Circle Four of the First Methodist Church at Route 57 south on Wednesday at 2 15. Lucille Goshorn new president presided and opened with songs. Roll call yielded responses, a good treasurer's report. plan for July ice cream social and July 3 park picnic. Fourteen members attended with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Grace Chattin. dismissal by Mrs Ada Coleman.
Mrs. Wilma Bell chaired a Birthday Club gathering at Mrs. Dorothy Fowler’s home with games and prizes won by each member. Mary Reel received the door prize while absent members sent gifts. Refreshments were enjoyed by a long list of attendees. The next meeting will be July 3 at Emma Engleman’s home with the theme My Most Cherished Memories. Mrs. Will Raney has returned home from visiting relatives in Indianapolis and Dayton, Ohio, accompanied by granddaughter Ann Raymann of Dayton for a summer visit. Further community events and church group meetings are listed for the week across local venues and clubs, including K of C choir rehearsals, homemakers clubs, Bible studies, and D.A.R. activities.
Dr and Mrs H O Norton and Mr and Mrs William Lett launch a Northwest tour with stops including Lake Louise Banff Jasper National Park and Alberta Canada They expect to return around July 1.
Dainty refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Scott and co hostesses Mrs. Charles Hall to the group, marking Circle Two's regular meeting.
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