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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

5

Bridge Club Hostesses and Guests At Home Gathering

Mrs Herman Bean entertained the members of her three table bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home on North 6th Street. Mrs Ruth Connelly won high score. Guests included Mrs Edith Goof, Mrs Muss bell Phillips, and Mrs Hex Allen. An entertaining program with a vocal by Miss Bernice and piano by Miss Marie Dosch will follow a banquet and dance. Flag Day observance planned by Washington lodge at the Elks home on East 11th and Main streets next Sunday afternoon February 23 with address by Rev Harry Lett and vocal numbers by Mrs Hayes Webster and Edward Kellert. Public invited.

Herman Bean Aifternoon Om N Ruth Connelly Threelub Edith Goof Muss Bell Phillips yMre Hex Allen Washington Lodge Wingy the Elks 11Th Main Streets Louis Foy Huffman and Watts Ward Harry Lett First Christian Church Hayes Webster Edward

Christian Missionary Meeting Highlights at Hoest Chetetan

The Women's Missionary Society of Hoest Chetetan held a program with topics including The Challenge of the Devotionals by Mrs A H Wik and Our Long Long Trail by Misss. Solo by Mrs Libbie Haskett and Miss Helen McCord, Batang by Mrs C E Hayes, and Gave My Life for Thee by Miss Helen White. The event included offerings and a time of entertainment. Miss Lorena Alford hosted the eighth grade at St Simon Academy on Dewey Avenue, with music, games, and prizes for Cosgrove, Lucille Dosch, and others, followed by a light refreshments for attendees.

Christian Missionary Hoest Chetetan A. Hs Wik Libbie Haskett Ss. Solo Mise Helen McCord Batang C. E. Hayes Helen White Lorena Alford St. Simon Academy Dewey Y ‘Cosgrove Lucille Dosch Very a«Kler

Kutter's Celtezzians to Open Season at Hindostan Falls

Kutter's Cellezians featuring Wad Allen on saxophone make their season debut at Hindostan Falls, three miles east of Ednote, amid a large turnout of local dance enthusiasts and a festive Friday night crowd.

Kutter Cellezians Stix Nutter Collegians Wad” Allen Saxowifl Hindostan Egdotee Wight

Couple to wed in English ceremony this summer

McCormick Brown Charles W McCewek son of Williamick Jersey street curveyor moved to Washington from Plainville four years ago married Tuesday in Paoli. Bride Audrey Brown daughter of Eng. groom is a graduate of Sunnville High School teaching manual training in Bloomington for three years. After visit with mothers the couple will enter school at Terre Haute.

jormick-Brown Charles W. McCewek Williamick Jersey Street Cou County Washington Plainville Paoli Mic Audrey Brown Eng Snnville High School Bloomgton Danseas

Local outing features horseback riding and outdoor sports

A group including Dolly, Krempp, Marie Daily, Heten, Elizabeth McCann, Mary Mattingly and Jet Seal enjoyed a midweek visit at Mary Mattingly’s home. The afternoon featured horseback riding and various outdoor activities, described as a fine time.

Cophtry Dolly Krempp Marie Heten Elizabeth McCann Mary Jet Seal Mary Mattingly

Alumni Association Meeting at Washington Catholic High School

Alumni gathered at Washington Catholic High School for a reunion and planning session. The associate group discussed upcoming events and scholarship support for current students.

Associa Nak Washington Catholic "High

Picnic Supper Honors Fulkersons at Bastide Park

A village picnic at Bastide park Weteneeey ing honored Mr. and Mrs A Fulkerson with a pavilion full of guests including Rev and Mrs S Liz Martin Miss Mattie W bottom Miss Mary Wright Anna Colbert and daughter and many others. The event featured a delicious menu and a social gathering with neighbors from Seymour Shoals Plainville and nearby towns. Mrs Capitola Holder was absent. others traveled from Indianapolis to visit relatives.

Fulkerson Bastide Park Weteneeeying Liz Martin Porcenine rNerbottom Mattie Mary “Wright Anna Colbert Isle Emma Cosby Wilanks Helen Clara McCafferty Andie Hoe Dickerson Rand Alma Pershing F. "H. Jennings John Barber

Local Women Attend Wednesday Park Picnic

A group of women from Washington Indianapolis Plainville enjoyed a midweek picnic at the park. Names mentioned include Miss Clea Faust Miss Winifred Stahl Miss Celia Burkhardt Miss Irene Risley Miss Mary Bute and Miss Louise Paty along with Blanche Sterling Gladys Swan and others in the gathering.

Clea Faust Washington Winifred Stahl Indianapolis Celia, Burkhardt Irene Risley Mary Bute Carguerite Faust Louise Paty Ac Cogtor Blanche Sterling Gladys Sw. Swan Plainville

Social at All Saints Held District Members Party

A social at All Saints gathered numerous attendees including Belbu ell-vey Clark Ernest Smith Walter Smith Harold Raney Pues Raney Afra and Jeuiah Carrico Genevieve Arvin Erma Wuerta Pete Garner Joe McGlelen Neally McClellan Mat on Brock Russel Webber Ton ft Herbert Larrick Caleb ONeill Joe Drew Bernard Fields Mildred Hill Mane Sharant Heeni Raney Gladys Catherine Healy Mrs J Healy and the Raney family with relatives attending.

All Saints Belbuell Vey Clark Ernest Smith Walter Smith Harold Raney Pues Raney Afra Jeuiah Carrico Genevieve Arvin Erma Wuerta Pete Garner Joe McGlelen Neally McClellan Maton Brock Russel Webber Ton Herbert Larrick Caleb O’neill Joe Drew Bernard Fields Mildred Hill Mane Sharant Heeni Raney Gladys Catherin Healy J.healy 4Thy Will Raney

Platform dance by Andrew Smith near Glendale

Andrew Smith will host a platform dance one mile north of Glendale on Saturday evening July 13. The public is cordially invited to attend this local social event hosted in a rural community setting.

Andrew Smith Glendale

Children’s Day Exercises At Antioch Church

Children’s Day programs at Antioch Christian Church Sunday evening June 14 will start promptly at 7 o’clock. Rev I H Canary will deliver the evening address.

Antioch Christian Church I. H. Canary

Quadrille Dance At Moose Hall Saturday Evening

A quadrille dance will be held at Moose Hall on Saturday evening for the public. Good music will be provided for the event.

Oh the Moose Hall

Loyal Sons Class Attends Sunday School Meets Picnic Plan

Members of the Loyal Sons class at First Christian Church are urged to attend Sunday school next Sunday June 14 to plan a picnic for the class and two young dads’ classes. The picnic will be held at the park next week.

Loyal Sons First Christian Church Park

Birthday party for church class held at Mrs Graham home

A birthday gathering of the Willing Workers class from First M. B. Church occurred in April May and June with Mrs Hamlet Lett in charge as other class members attended. The event was hosted at Mrs Alva Graham's home on Troy Road. A mock wedding was performed by several members of the group.

M. B Jane Hamlet Alva Graham Troy Road

Wedding details and guests in a small town ceremony

The report describes a local wedding with the groom’s role, a minister, two girls with flowers, and family members giving readings. It notes Berry’s return for commencement exercises in Holl a Mo, his brother Hugh Berry, and a 42nd Lieutenant commission. Other attendees include Mrs Stelfouzer and Misses Anna, Elizabeth, and additional relatives at gatherings and a Panquet event.

Len Berry

Unclear fragmentary item from local page

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places in scattered form without a complete event or clear context. No identifiable actions, dates, or affiliations can be reliably summarized into a meaningful card.

Health notes and local notices amid scattered names

Fragmented OCR text mentions individuals such as Inez Shields and Virginia Martin, with references to residence in Bay View Michigan and attendees to graduation exercises. The passage includes garbled phrases about health, home life, and a few place names, lacking a coherent event or clear dates.

Jess Beth Yeaay Witcass Inez Shields Seth Pt Pestet Ersly Virginia Martin Bay View Michigan Ae Perkins Charles

Auto Horn Sparks Fire at Nearby Car in Indiana

June 11 report from Indiana describes a car fire near a residence triggered when the owner's auto horn activated and sparked insulation on the vehicle catching fire. Firefighters arrived and contained the blaze with minimal damage, an incendiary origin suspected though not confirmed. The incident underscores the risk of electrical faults in older vehicles and the potential for rapid spread to nearby parts when a fire starts.

Ind Giasdre

Parisians favor straight lines over pouf for Longchamp racewear

New York reporting June 11 notes Parisians at the Longchamp race track prefer straight line frocks and suits with narrow waists, beltless styles, and border trims. Paris models feature long sleeves, rounded necklines, and self material belts, while accessories include blacks turban and white or light mesh shoes.

Waenen United New York Longchamp Longchampaire

Miss Zelma Palmer Visits Washington D C with Poindexter

Fragmentary notes place Zelma Palmer in Washington D C visiting Mrs Huette Poindexter. Mentions Ernest rerve Hanis and visitors George Scott and Ned Zinkan. Dates and full names are unclear due to damaged text.

Judge Sets Two Hour Limit On Arguments In Local Murder Case

Noblestitié Indiana June 41 Judge Hines said he would permit about two hours for arguments on the important evidence in the murder case of D C Stephenson, Earl and Karl Genith. The crowded docket before a homer row indicates a busy session as the trial proceeds.

President Coolidge Agreement Echoes Economy Drive

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a 1920s political note citing President Coolidge and economic policy. The readable bits mention ship sales and an agreement, but the fragment lacks clear actions, dates, or institutions to form a concrete incident.

Shivery Weather Hits Sections Across Regions

A fragment from a June report notes a chilly, unsettled conditions sweep through several sections with widespread cool air and gusty winds. Forecasters urge precautions as temperatures remain below normal in many locales.

Guardsmen Called Out In Mine Trouble

June 11 reports say two companies arrived to bolster forces as tensions rose in a mining dispute. A non-union firm faced a clash when a gang of union miners attacked a Romanian worker, signaling a climax in the strife.

Golf Championship Title Amid Confusing Phrase

A fragmented notice references a golf championship with unclear wording about gold and a supposed federation, leaving readers unsure of event name or organizers. No specific dates, participants, or venues are discernible from the readable text.

Riffing Tribesmen Push Against French Forces in Morocco

In Ratiat Morocco on June 11 clashes continued as Rif tribesmen sustain a new push against French forces amid mounting pressure from Premier Paintoye's administration. Reports describe ongoing hostilities and local impact as authorities respond.

Ratiat Morocco Paintoye

Court awards reclaim of funds in Plainville case

Sheriff Jones today reports a court action at Plainville involving the defendant and Mrs. Clements. A sum of $282.40 is involved in the proceedings.

T Huette Poindexter Lark Sheriff Jones Plainville Clements

Petition Seeks Gravel Road in Steele Township

Emery 5 and residents including Harstine urge the county board of commissioners to construct a new gravel road in Steele township. The request highlights local travel needs and aims to improve access and transportation for residents.

Emery Harstine Steele Township Board of Coury Commissioners

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