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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
4
The Washington Democrat publishes daily except Sunday, featuring local news, editorial notes, and community notices from the DEMOCRAT BUILDING. This brief entry outlines publication cadence and newsroom provenance for readers seeking timely city reporting.
Philadelphia postmaster Joseph F. Gallagher shows lively public service by mailing customers a self written message urging June as Letter Writing Month. He links romance graduations and renewed social and business ties to letter writing and civic warmth. Other officials in towns could follow this example to brighten government relations.
Einora Indiana June 17 Dr M Porter plans a Monday auto trip visiting southern sites but will join brother and family in Ashville after the visit Mrs George Porter of Linton was named president of the Association for the coming year A social gathering follows the Emora Atheneum Club program Dorman Cox hosts the club at her home Tuesday June 21 Helen Brashear announces forthcoming marriage in Elnora Charles R uy Sanborn and family announce wedding in the Elnora home Purdue trip noted for area students with 4 H club round up attendees from El township and honors for veteran work by Harold Di went and Jier
Miss Maxie Padgett leaves Monday for Erie Colby where she will visit her sister Mrs Thomas Ded Mt DeBolt for the summer. Miss Jessie and Robert Chambers of St are visiting Ingra this week. Relatives in BR aio and M Ce rst of the week here they cited Mr and Mrs Hervey ere and daughter Say. Mr and Mrs wman and e visitors at mr Sun state of Ohio larger than Bulgaria in both population and in New England an earthquake in 1755 attributed to lightning rods. The lilac, state flower of New England, is not native to the United States. Helen Winklepleck went to Bloomington this week to enter the university. Calvin Moore and Sunday school class enjoyed an oat park at Cormick's Creek. Mr and Mrs Willis Moore entertained at dinner Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Dean Moore and daughter Katherine. Mrs Calvin Moore and children of Elnora, Mr and Mrs Young and family of New Olga Bowman, Doris Hickey and Virginia Swartz visited Terre Haute Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jess Bissey and son Ivan Moore of Newberry visited with her mother Mrs Lana Vertrees.
Montgomery items report on leadership ideas from an eastern college president about followers and leaders. The column lists local visits: Mrs. William Carrico of Detroit stays with grandparents Willis Williams. Miss Wilma Thompson of Sapolus visits sister Mrs. Frank Pettigrew. the Courter family from Detroit visit Mrs. Courter’s mother, Lou Dages. Joe Dant and family move to Washington. Mrs. Margaret Enkoff visits Indianapolis. Emma Harper returns to Los Angeles after visiting Iva Lett. Kathra Lett spends summer with O. E. Lett. Will Harton family to visit in Washington. Pauline Hamm and family host Mrs. Murphy’s group. Joe O’Connor and sons visit Pat’s home.
A brief fragment notes strangers becoming acquainted at an event held at our ace venue. It mentions introductions and a sense of welcome among attendees, with emphasis on connection and reducing unfamiliarity.
Four men died and four were seriously injured in a head on collision on U S highway 52 southeast of Indianapolis near Shea Indiana. The truck owner Joe Matricia 32 Indianapolis and Dugené Plummer 22 Connersville were killed along with Andrew Hood 40 Cincinnati and Ada Robinson 40 Cincinnati. The injured include Robbie Robinson Cincinnati and Mary Jackson.
A car and a truck collided, causing total wreckage to both vehicles. The mishap occurred as authorities reported the truck was traveling between 70 and 80 miles per hour. No further details on injuries or location were provided.
Preacher Rev John Pinnich leads Saturday evening services at seven with Brother Harley Stephen. T E Davidson announces Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at seven in the evening. All invited to attend and bring family, but continue your current Sunday school.
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach and heart pressure by clearing both upper and lower bowels. It lists Lindeman's Pharmacy as the source and urges readers to try the product for immediate digestion help.
The undetermined as Trustee has qualified and taken possession of all property of George J. Laube in a voluntary assignment. The trustee administers for the benefit of bona fide creditors under the Days ess Circuit Court of Indiana order and Indiana law. F. A. SEAL, Trustee.
Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Daviess County Indiana will hold a public hearing at 9 00 AM at the west Office Court House Washington Indiana to investigate applications for Alcoholic Beverage Permits in listed classes and locations. The hearing will be open to the public with participation by the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Officials John Noonan and Hugh A Blanchart secretary Excise June 11-18.
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