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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
2
Indianapolis report shows 526 killed and 3753 injured in auto accidents during April May and arch per records from the secretary of state's office. Pedestrians and skidding crashes dominate totals with 198 and 143 deaths respectively and 490 injuries to children under 15.
Plainville Christian Church led by W Parks invites the public to morning worship at 9 36 with a plan to honor fathers next Sunday. Mrs Iva Littell as superintendent notes a special program and women in charge of the service with a gift to the oldest and second oldest attendents.
Lewis and Adolph Bartels and Mrs Hattie Schmalz of Gettysburg South Dakota were called to the bedside of Mrs Carl Force last week at the Daviess county hospital. Her condition was critical but is now improving and may recover. Miss Gladys Pate left for Bloomington to attend Indiana University's summer term and was moved to his home.
Mr and Mrs Omer VanHoy and their children visited Catherine Van Hoy his mother and siblings in town recounting a family gathering with relatives from Indianapolis and the local area.
A large audience enjoyed the Children Day exercises at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. The program featured church choir specials, songs and readings by the children under Mrs Grace Ketcham. A special collection was taken for the student college loan fund under church education board direction.
Seventy members from Vincennes district of the Methodist ministers’ Brotherhood attended a Tuesday evening meeting in the focal church auditorium. C W Whitman, pastor of Vincennes First Methodist, spoke after receiving a D D degree from DePauw University this spring. A male quartet from Bicknell Methodist provided music, much appreciated. The gathering followed a dinner served by church ladies at seven o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thresher and children and John Miller and family from Tell City traveled to the city Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dant.
Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Cushing and Mrs. Jennie Miller of Linton visited relatives and spent Sunday with them.
Mrs Clarence Resh of Louis vide is visiting at the home of her father Edward Schwey, details of the trip noted in local social notes.
John F. Larkin prominent merchant and cattle raiser is reported improving after a paralysis stroke struck him while at work Monday morning. Friends and colleagues express hope for a steady recovery.
The Reverend John Becker of Vincennes delivered the commencement address for eight young ladies at St John’s Academy in this city on Tuesday evening. The ceremony featured daisies and ferns stage decoration, and the graduates wore white caps and gowns. Elizabeth Ackerman Dorothy Gootee Lillian Levi Anastasia OMaley Mary Walker Helen Webber Mary Williams were named. Mary McGovren received the merit pin for top scholarship.
Petersburg June 12 The Atlas No 3 coal mine north of Petersburg recently purchased by William Howe of Chicago will resume work tomorrow with 500 men. Formerly Pike County Coal property the mine can product 600 to 800 tons daily.
Paul Ellis told the court he had married three wives, while a former wife sues for alimony claiming he had married six. An attorney says he wed nine, and his current wife, believing she was number three, became number ten. Ellis is the father of 16 children.
James Potts, 73, well known retired farmer, died at 7 last night at his son Earl Potts home three miles east of Hazleton after months of illness. He farmed in lower Knox county and was prominent in Knox and Gibson counties. His wife died five years ago and he lived with Earl Potts near Hazleton. son Robert Potts runs a Hazleton store. A daughter Martha lives in Washington. Fifty thousand paper cartons can be made from rolls of paper per hour with a new printing machine.
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes much misery and Rexall Orderlie is found to provide relief. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste and promote a gentle natural movement without creating a habit. Chew one at night for quick results. 24 for 5 cents at Rexall Drug Store Williams' Pharmacy.
Fifteen years after graduation Dr Caldwell gained fame for a single prescription. After forty years his Syrup Pepsin remains the world’s most popular laxative. Millions rely on its original herbal formula, offered as safe, pleasant tasting, and effective for all ages.
The ad claims Emerald Oil relieves tender and aching feet with three to four applications and reduces swelling. It touts its blend of essential oils camphor and antiseptics as a cure for varicose or swollen veins and offers a money back guarantee from the druggist.
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