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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1951
Page
3
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Miss Elinor Yolande Feagans wed Cpl. William James Murphy in a 9:30 am chapel ceremony at Randolph Air Base Texas. The couple and families attend a reception at the Aumont Hotel in Seguin. After June 17 they will reside at 213 W Market St Apt B Seguin Texas.
Mike Flannery of Springfield Ohio is spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Flannery.
Mrs. Jane Flannery and her two sons Pat and Mike travel to Evansville to spend the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Lowe.
Simplicity marked the wedding of Honora Kathryn O'Connor and Hugh B. Geyer at St. Simon's church this morning in a single ring ceremony. Attendants included Mr and Mrs R H Wagner of Huntington and Miss Jane Homann sang Ave Maria with organ accompaniment. After the ceremony the couple hosted a breakfast for immediate family and close friends at the VFW Home, and plan a wedding trip to New Orleans and Havana before settling at 312 S E Fifth St.
Miss Ruthanna Madden earned a Purdue University degree among about two thousand graduates last Sunday. She graduated in the upper fourth of her class and toured airlines in Dallas and Washington with classmates. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Madden of Albuquerque New Mexico, former city residents. Ensign J W Bethell of Wheeling West Virginia will visit them and later ship to Panama and Cuba with a university group.
Eleanor Chandler, a teacher in Gerson City Schools, will leave around July 20 for Japan to teach in Army dependents schools there. She has been granted a three year leave of absence. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Chandler of 217 Hi 11th St. SPRATT-HECKMAN WEDDING ANNOUNCED Gus Yarbrough has learned of Elva Spratt's marriage to Glenn Heck of Indianapolis. They wed Saturday June 9 in Cindy. The couple plans a one week vacation in Babylon after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aties A. Owens.
A local Farm Bureau meeting featured group singing and discussion with Indiana legislators. Attendees backed Farm Bureau policy to permit Defense revision, with remarks by Mrs. Keith and speaker Kenneth Holmes on crop rotation demonstrations. Jimmie May won a door prize. Melody Rangers entertained afterward. Loren Crane wed Terre Haute girl Sarah Cline at a home ceremony in Terre Haute, with fifty guests attending.
At Camp IWiana the D F o Glass of the First Christian church held a party with a bountiful supper for about 125. The hillbilly wedding followed a two week romance as a solemn preacher officiated. The Mens Quartet and a large bridal party participated in the lively ceremony.
Fifteen children from St. Vincent's Home in Vincennes enjoyed a picnic at Eastside Park with Father Hannagan and school nurse Mrs. Mary Kramer Smith leading the group. Weekend plans include A. O. Arthur and family visiting Decatur Illinois.
A busy list of Sunday through Tuesday gatherings across Daviess County includes Jobs Daughters at First Methodist Church with a 9:45 a.m. hall assemble and 6:00 p.m. supper at the Country Club, Jolly Times Club meeting at Kiwanis Cabin, and a DCEU gathering at New Bethel U B church with Rev Hawkins speaking. Also slated are 4 H Club rehearsal, Women of the Moose trip to Jasper for installation, Pythian Sisters at K of P hall, W C TV format meeting, Tri Kappa initiation at Mrs Wede king’s Green Acres home, Eastern Star district deputy visit, Tiny Tots Mothers Club Guest Night with Dr James Riley, and a Willing Workers class covered-dish dinner at Mrs Roderick Wright’s home.
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The Friendship H E Club met at Else Ritters home for the June gathering with Nell Garrell as president in charge. The program included the club creed flag salute and song of the month with Myrtle Boyles presenting the song history. Grace Harbstreit led the lesson titled Closets You Are Proud Of and Tillie Fyffe won the door prize. Members and guests enjoyed refreshments as the group closed with a prayer and song. The July meeting is planned for the homes of Mrs. Glenn Miller.
Victory Homemakers H E club met with Mrs. John Lewis in June. The meeting opened with the club creed and flag salute, followed by the song of the month. President led business, lesson "Brighter Wash Days" by Mrs. Edna Gregory, social hour prizes won by Mrs. Florence Fox, with refreshments served to members including Mrs. Ethel Cherry and Mrs. Glen Miller.
The H E Club plans a park meeting in the late afternoon at 1730 local time. Members will discuss community projects and upcoming activities while welcoming neighbors and guests.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church will skip Tuesday meetings and gather Thursday at 6 30 p m June 28 at Mildred Young’s home for a missionary from China to speak.
June 11 gathering at Mrs Breta May's home with Mrs Pearl Utterbeck as hostess. The club performed the song of the month, heard a history read by Mrs Wilma Craney, and sang in unison. Mrs Othy Mullan taught a lesson on closes and a Gegeys Chapin contest was won by Ver Doughe. Refreshments were shared by Verack, Wilmz Craney, the hostess, co host, and granddaughter Ann Utterback.
An assembled list presents Hill and Edgar Hunter with Roy Hinkle Rod Wright Charles Rush and a group of guests including Donna Roselea Mike Wonders Starline Phylis Wonders Helen Hill Linda Gladish Cathy Reynolds Sharon Wright John Stanley Jr and Miss Ruth Kilps attending a local gathering.
The Harmony Workers H Club held a Wednesday evening meeting at Mrs. Thelma Wolf’s home. President La Hiam led the opening, the creed and flag ritual followed, and the song My Old Kentucky Home was performed with Nellie Wilson providing the song’s history.
The Troy H E Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Tressa Kilp’s home. Mrs Charles Copeland chaired the meeting, a donation was given to the Salvation Army, and plans were made for attendance at Evansville Zoo on the 21st. Birthday gifts were received by several members, with social games and a refreshment hour featuring angel food cake, strawberries, coffee, and ice cream.
The Crescent Homemakers met at the YMCA with Mrs. Bo Herndon and Mrs. Robert Aller as co hosts. The meeting opened by club president Mrs. Frank A Williams. Business discussion covered extensive year planning. A white elephant sale raised funds for the treasury. A surprise pink and bier was given for Mrs. ner who received many gifts. A dessert course was served to Mesdames William Williams Boger Bateman Bordenet Harris Poindexter Kindred Schwandner Cline Harner Sie lsie Bechtel Mikher plus two guests Mrs. Fred Main and Karen Albright. FBI list adds Joseph Franklin Bent Jr to Ten Most Wanted criminals.
The Cumback H E club met at the home of Mrs Essie Jones for the June gathering. Virginia Davis and Hallie Davis served as cohosts with Dorie Allison and son Juanita Robinson assisting, along with Mrs Jones and Hallie Davis.
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