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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1925

Page

5

Shower for bride elect Miss Mabel Coan in East Chicago

East Chicago clipping reports a bride elect shower for Miss Mabel Coan daughter of Mrs W B Coan of East Swain Street. Carl Mostger of East Chicago will marry this month. Coan taught at Washington grade school and was honored by Baptist church Sun periodical class members.

Chicago Mabel Coan W. PB. Coan Swainat Carl Mostger Coan Baptist Church East Chicago Washington Grade Mabel oCan Lilia Paulus Frances Farrell Shirley Montgomery Harrison Olney

Gen eral Federation of Women's Clubs closes biennial at West Baden

The biennial council closed its week long conference at West Baden Friday night and a board meeting followed on Saturday. State presidents and department chairmen were eligible. Mae Robinson of Washington led a talk on interest in people in small town art, introduced by Mrs Samuel Martin Inman, chair of the department of fine arts.

General Federation of Women’s Clubs West Baden Fray Arenes Music Arti Migs Mae Robin Washington Art Jiana Mids Robinson Samuel Martin Inman Partment of Fine Arts

River Chapter D A R holds year end meeting at Mrs Bogner home

The ite River Chapter D A R held the last meeting of the club year Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Joseph Bogner 709 South Meridian Street. Two new members were welcomed. Readings about the Six Read Daughters of the American Revolution and pension matters were discussed. The youngest member is 76 and the oldest 110 with four others between these ages. A social hour followed with refreshments for twelve members.

Ite River Daughters of the American Revolution Oseph ‘Bogner South Meridian Eet J BC Mide Daughters of the Americation

Girls Meet at Walnut Street Home for Club Election

Members will gather at Miss Marcella Smiths home at 1 Walnut Street Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a club meeting. Election of officers will be held and all members are urged to attend.

Marcella Smith

Country Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs J F McGuire and Ty Steinhart

A Tupday afternoon gathering at the lab house saw Mrs J F McGuire and Ty Steinhart as hostesses for a Country Club meeting attended by ladies of the club.

Ladies of the “Ountry T the Lab House J. F. McGuire U. Ty Steinhart

Event on church land in Montgomery Tuesday evening

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a gathering or event planned for Tuesday evening on the church land in Montgomery. Mentions cream, refreshments, and various entertainments among the offerings. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Wedding banns proclaimed at Skepooner church

Fragmentary OCR notes show Joseph O'Brien of this city and Doyle of St Mary's linked to a proclamation of bans at a local church service on a Sunday. The text is incomplete but indicates a marriage banns announcement.

Anday Holy Banns Mat Puass Joseph O’brien Dae, Doyle St.Mary's

Sunday Guests At The Clark Home Include Joln Clark Family

Sunday gathering at the Clark residence includes Mrs Eliya Clark and Mr and Mrs Joln Clark with their children Ralph and.

Eliya Clark Joln “Clark Ralph

Glendale guest visit by Genevieve and Mrs Taylor

Genevieve of Glendale and Mrs Albert Taylor visited Sunday as guests of B W Clark and family at 110 East Maple Street, joining the Clark household for a family gathering.

War Mothers Plan Tuesday Meeting at Community Home

War Mothers will hold a day meeting Tuesday at the community home on B Street. Members are asked to come prepared to work and to bring packed lunches.

B Street

Miss Ma ferty and Dwight Risley to Wed at Westminster

The couple Ir honor Miss Ma ferty and Dwight Risley will wed Tuesday morning at Westminster Presbyterian Church. A bridal dinner tonight at the bride elects mother Mrs St Ha 2 ferty’s home on North East Eighth Street features guests including Mrs Edward List Mrs pas Mrs Paul Sobas Mr Charles G. Neal Miss Vivian McCarty and Mrs John Gluck among others from Fortville Indiana.

Maferty Dwight Risley Westminster Presbyterian Church St Ha Ferty North East Eighth Street Edward List Paul Es -Charles. G William ‘Neal Vivian McCarty John Gluck Br.eee Mis Katheryn L K Fortville, Ind

Marriage of Grace Burch and Joseph Seal

Grace Burch daughter of Garius Bur of Plainville united in marriage to Joseph Seal. Ceremony Saturday at 2:30 pm at the Rev. First M. E. church parsonage with L. Martin officiating. The bride was a Walnut Street School teacher and is from Terre Haute.

Grace Burch Joseph M. EK L. Martin Garius Bur Plain’ ‘Ville Walnut ‘Street Terre Haute

Local Women Committees Plan G A R Encampment Events

Princeton Indiana hosts annual G A R encampment activities Tuesday through Thursday. The Ladies of the G A R will hold meetings from 4 to 6 pm with a program including readings by Laura Lofield of Princeton and Dore Lyon of Delphi. A flag presentation to Girl Scouts is planned.

Princeton Ind Anna

Picnic at Park Inspires Local Music Pupils

Music pupils directed by Mr Russell Kimbley enjoyed a Sunday afternoon picnic at the park, featuring informal performances and community participation. The event highlighted local talent and strengthened ties within the Hincennes Community.

Hincennes Russell Kimbley Sundside

Social connes Commercial party hosts and guests

Elegant event hosted by Mr and Mrs William Daily with Miss H Daily and Paul Daily among attendees. Japanese lanterns and Victrola music set a festive scene on a concrete dance platform east of the house. Fruit punch and refreshments were served. A Tri Kappa fundraiser netted 119.17 for hospital benefits. merchants provided wholesale goods.

le Ata William Alexa den Marisoa Charie Chicago Anne Howse Miss H Daily Paul Daily Wadsworth Puramo Tri Kappas

Evie Plans Egg Collection Day

Evie aims to organize a joyful egg gathering event next weekend. Neighbors and family will help collect eggs and share treats, ensuring a fun outing for all ages.

Evie

Memorial services honor deceased at Trinity gathering

Fragmentary notes list attendees Mrs Mary Fitts Mes Dona alters and others, with memorials planned at the home of Mr Bert Akles in Trinity. Services scheduled for Tuesday evening in honor of the deceased, named Sarem, with attending Mr Forsythe Mrs Stephn Boas J Summers Mrs Alice Mercy Sullivan and ndenson.

Ideren Tomand Mary Fitts Dona Alters Rhaima Sarem Forsythe Stephn Boas J . Summers Alice Mercy Sullivan Ndenson

Harmony Dance at Dial Case This Week

Fragmentary notice indicates a dance event at Harmony and Di al casep scheduled for Friday the fourth week, organized by James Guild. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but names and location are present.

Enit James Guild

Wilma y United in Marriage at Indianapolis

Miss Wilma of this city married in a ceremony at the German Lutheran church in Indianapolis. The bride is a graduate of local high school and is connected with the Baxter institute family. They will reside in a newly furnished home.

Mie Thdjianapolig Wilmay Marfallvral Vetogge Indianapolis A Ahd Teriod A iNer Miter & Sons

Moone nesday Night Campaign Meeting Noted by Institute

Walter A. Sims of Columbus will attend a Wednesday night meeting of the Order to discuss a campaign plan for a few members under a special dispensations. The event aims to interest all members and encourages attendance.

Wi Institute CIA Walter A. Sims Columbus

Cafeteria Luncheon Announcement

Cafeteria luncheon offered weekly from 11 to 1 with ham and bun. Reads as a simple notice for employees or students to attend during midday hours.

Association Plans Casual Union Meeting Friday Night

A reorganization meeting is set for Friday night at the Baptist church. The gathering will include a special clarifying session and is intended to revitalize group activities and community outreach.

Fifth Ward Circle Meeting Notice

A fragmentary notice appears to describe a meeting at Mrs. George Hurtig's residence in the Fifth Ward Circle or a parish gathering. The text is garbled but indicates a local community event with involvement from men’s parish members and a reference to a Mrs. Hurtig hosting.

Fifth Ward

Picnic Supper Planned at Park by Church Group

A church group led by Mrs Theresa Vonderschmitt will hold a picnic supper in the park Tuesday evening at 6 o clock in Vincennes. Several relatives including Mrs Wise and family and Mrs Vonderschmitt are visiting Bloomington and Plainville. Matie Vance and her daughter plan to travel to Arizona to visit her brother.

Gu Ip Take Vonderschmitt Vincennes Suneky Theresa Vonderschmitt Matie Vance Plainville Arizona

Social Notes From Indianapolis Visit and Local Election Preview

Indianapolis editor notes and social items describe residents traveling to Washington and Terre Haute to visit relatives, attending graduations and weddings, and returning to Indianapolis. It mentions election plans for R L McIntosh to a city school board seat, with context of the high school gym project and likely re-election. Other entries cover gatherings in Loogootee, Vincennes, and West Baden, plus brief mentions of travels to Chicago, Bruceville, Petersburg, and Los Angeles.

Railroad labor board impact decision curbs testimony power

June 8 report notes the rail labor board ruling curtails compelled testimony from certain individuals linked to the Northern Haok poten case. The order stems from a court directive, affecting who must appear and testify under authority of the court order.

Williams Takes Active Charge at Atlantic and Pacific Company

Williams, former proprietor of the Tuxedo, assumed leadership of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company this morning. He is a Washington figure known for success in the field and stated that a recent fire at John Lawrence Stocken’s Saturday evening involved defective wiring causing a damaged rock wrapping. no other damage was reported.

John Lawrence Stocken Lawrente Bec Dcuitiniont

Night Car Crash Damages Jenkins Vehicle

A Saturday night crash around 9 o clock damaged the front of Jenkins car and severely affected the other vehicle. Spot Jenkins was involved in the collision with another car under rainy conditions.

Jenkins

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