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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
6
A 17 year old groom and a 78 year old bride wed on Saturday in a courtroom. Almost 100 guests, some uninvited, filled the room as the ceremony was postponed a day due to absence. Judge Wellman urged happiness as the couple prepared to depart.
The 80th and possibly last National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Indianapolis August 25 to 30. Governor Ralph F Gates announced the GAR acceptance of the invitation and recalled the 1866 first convention in Indianapolis. Lieut Governor Richard T James will be general chairman with Irene Compton as secretary. About 3,500 are expected, with remaining veterans and five affiliated groups. The U S Marine Band will perform for the Civil War veterans after a congressional bill.
A mixed page of small ads lists items for rent and sale including a 7-foot Osborne mower, a farming rivet cabin, and home goods at Holsap ple Hardware Plainville. Also a funeral notice thanks family and friends. Chicago livestock market figures show mixed bids for cattle hogs and sheep with prices noted. Local hog market price indicates slight declines. wheat and corn prices recorded with moisture data.
Chicago report reveals a hush hush navy project using nylon to produce 15 000 000 pairs of milady's missing nylons during World War II. Reliance Manufacturing Co built a Kokomo Indiana plant and workers did not know the exact product. The naval ordnance development award honors such classified work.
Washington Junior Legion edged Bloomington 9 to 8 as Sum and Raney produced key hits. A banquet note lists attendees including Tom Webber Maurice Bezey Edgar Hunter Tom Auberry Chris Doyle and Roy Hinkle with a June 23 meeting planned at the Doyle home.
Hogs salable 2,000 active and steady with a range of 14.20 to 14.95. Cattle and calves 400 each with general slaughter trade firm and some gains. Beef steers 1,050 pounds 17.50 and 1,200 pound truck lot 18.30 top with dealers mostly steady. Sheep 300 head about steady lambs 17 to 18.50, horned animals to 14.50, shorn slaughter ewes mostly 8.50 and down.
Manufacturers gain 10 percent price rise on farm equipment. Retailers absorb about 4 percent via discounts or markup cuts. Farmers see roughly a 3 percent average increase for equipment. Used items face maximum price limits when sold by dealers.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bezy and their sons hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bezy of New Port Rickey Florida James McCormick and Hugh McCormick of Peoria Dr Henry Bezy Jr of Riverside California and Rev Alfred G Bezy who celebrated his first mass Sunday at Sacred Heart church in Vincennes.
Mrs. Theodore Reininga was returned from Evansville Sunday after undergoing an operation. A. W. Conley of Baltimore spent the weekend in Washington. Carl Chattin of Goshen visited Washington over the weekend. Mrs. Lillian Manning and her son Alexander will move to Lexington Kentucky after a visit with her mother Mrs. Mary Ellen Least ridge.
Mrs. Jack Winston and children Johnny and Gretchen visit her mother Mrs. Thomas Wagner in Joliet Illinois while Mr. and Mrs. Noah H. Gayle depart San Jose California after visiting Mrs. Gayle's sisters Mrs. Lula J. Scudder and Mrs. Arthur Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams of Kankakee Illinois stay with Mr. and Mrs. Junie Carr. Dr. A G Blazey and Mr. James C Gill return from Atlantic City where they attended the Ro-
Joan and Ruth Grannan are traveling this week visiting Indianapolis Detroit and Canada as part of a vacation itinerary.
Mr and Mrs Chester Lamb announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Paul W Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman Veale township. The couple plans a wedding in the near future.
A regular meeting of the O E S is planned at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday June 11 at 7 30 p m Officers may wear any color format and attire.
The Royal Neighbors will gather on Wednesday at 2 o'clock in the city hall for a regular meeting. Members are reminded to bring reports and notes for the agenda.
The Get Together H E club will meet with Mrs Elmer Osman Wednesday at 1 30 PM.
The Friendship H. E. club will meet Thursday at 1 30 PM at the home of Don ald Christy for a community gathering and discussion.
Children will be guests of the society on Wednesday at 2:15 and will provide the program.
The Tri Kappa chapter will hold a gathering at 8 PM this evening with Mrs. Lloyd Wede king listed as host. The event is scheduled at an area location, inviting members to attend for planned discussions and activities.
Delta Theta Tau sorority schedules a 7 30 p m business meeting at city hall this evening.
War Mothers will meet with Mrs. C. C. Williams at 302 Fiora Tuesday at 2 30. The brief item notes a local community gathering and the exact meeting time and address.
The Pythian Sisters hold a regular meeting Wednesday at 8 with officers and staff attending. A flag day program will be featured.
AIL members of the Pythian Sisters intend to travel to Plainville. They will meet at the bus station on Wednesday evening at 6 45 PM for departure.
All friends are invited to attend a basket dinner at High Rock church in Reeve township on Sunday June 16.
The W W J C S of First Methodist Church will meet with Mrs John S Hastings at 1200 Bedford Street to discuss upcoming plans.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a social meeting and initiation on Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m Mrs Millie Sellman will be the guest speaker.
American Legion will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8:00 p m at the court house.
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