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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

4

Sermons and Visits Highlight Weekend in Vincennes Area

Local residents gathered for church series and visitors traveled among families. Hammonds and others attended services, with guests from Vincennes and Bedford staying with relatives, including the Sebbitts Shaffer and Woodsmall families and several Merrifields.

Hammonds Joe. Sebbitt Joe Bobbitt Rewholgister Clarence Shaffer John’ Acter and Geraldine Dorothy’ Jean Summerville Vincennes Paul Horning Sun Robert Woodsmall Bedford Ard Heard Melsheimer Alga Merrifield George Merritd Odon Darréll Elnora Doris Hickey Paul Nierstein Elmer Tomey

New Group of Aged to Seek Aid Under Welfare Policy

A new group of aged will be eligible for state welfare aid commencing July 1. Applicants ages 65 to 70 may apply to county welfare departments, while those over 70 are well prepared for applications. The State Board stresses thorough investigations into each case to ensure eligibility and proper support, considering income, resources, and familial support, under the Welfare Act and Social Security Act. Board members listed include Frd. Hoke, Richard Edwards, William A. Hacker, J. Cummings, Marshall A. Key, with A. Gottschalk as administrator.

A. Gottschalk Veta State Welfare Board Inty Effele Federal Congress Indiana General Assembly State Board of Public Welfare State Board of Frd. Hoke Indianapolis Richard Edwrds Peru William A. Hacker J. Jee Cummings Marshall A. Key Afr

Passing the Buck in City Alley Repair

A city alley between Southeast First and Second streets from Indiana Avenue to Faith Road sits twelve inches higher than adjacent lots. After complaints last summer workers added ashes and brickbats, raising the level. The council refused to grade unless petitioners pay, sparking local derision about city leaders and their supposed solutions.

Indiana ‘Avenue

Job for health officers at East Side Park

The paper urges health officers to locate and fix a foul odor at East Side Park. It questions rumors that park toilets drain into the lake, suggests decaying vegetation or other causes, and calls for immediate investigation and elimination to protect public health.

East Side Park

Wheatland Bank to Quit Business in Wheatland

Vincennes June 15 The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Wheatland organized in 1904 will cease accepting deposits after July 1. The board of directors voted to liquidate and dissolve the bank. James Prather, president, said deposits will be paid in full and after July 1 he will become cashier of the Vincennes Security Bank and Trust Co.

Vincennes Bank of Wheatland James Prather Prather Eines Condit SES Ncennes Security Bank and Trust Company

Pilgrim Holiness Church to Hosts District Superintendent

West Main Street church announces Rev Mortomery will be with them Saturday night June 18. Worshipers urged to attend as district superintendent visits. Wilkes Ragsdale remains pastor.

Main Street Rev Mortomery Wilkes Ragsdale Pas

Wasi School Seniors Place 11th in Indiana Corn Judging

Senior 4-H teams from Wasi School finished 11th in a large Indiana corn judging contest. More than 50 teams from across the state competed as about 1600 4-H members attended the round-up hosted by the County Growers Ass'n and Washington township.

Wasi Ragsdale Washington Township Cercern India Gal Washington High School

FAS TEETH Tooth Powder Ad Promotes Slippage Prevention

An old consumer ad touts FAS TEETH powder to prevent dentures slipping while eating talking or sneezing. It claims the alkaline formula gives three senses of taste or feel and urges purchase at drug stores with no substitutes.

Woman reports fall at Second Beach pool loses diamond ring

Mrs. E. C. Hall of Vancouver reports tripping at the Second Beach wading pool and losing a $2,000 diamond ring after breaking her glasses, with inability to locate the missing item.

Vancouver B. C E. C. Hall Sebiahs

Romance Blooms in Choir of Brandt Memor Pa tion

Romance blossoms as Lawrence Gross sings with Knoblauch Walter Ada Kiel and Roy Nieher Marguerite Weyrauch in the Brandt Memorial Choir event.

Brandt Memor Lawrence Gross Knoblauch Walter Ada Kiel Roy Nieher Marguerite Weyrauch

Bicycle Parade Set for Next Saturday in Ward Contest

A bicycle parade is planned for next Saturday with prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars for top decorating entries. Dick Read and other organizers urge participants to adorn their districts for the event and merit a chance at the prizes.

Dick Read Contestante

S.S.S. Tonic Promises Vitality and Health

An old advertisement touts S.S.S. tonic as a simple remedy to restore energy and strength. It claims generations of testing and scientific research support its effects and urges readers to buy at local drugstores. The copy emphasizes improved appearance and vitality with regular use.

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