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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
5
A quiz on hosting manners asks if taking friends to theaters requires hosting dinners, and if a gentleman can invite an out of town guest to lunch or dinner without hurting the host. Answers indicate dinner or theater or both, with host inclusion. luncheon possible with hostess present. Kempf-Ross wedding set for Sunday at St Marys rectory with Betty Ross and William Kempf to wed.
Local society items list numerous residents and visitors. Mr and Mrs J J Spaulding attended St Simon's commencement at which a niece graduated. Several locals travel for visits, shopping, or medical care including Paulla Raney, Mary Norris, and Miss Mary Myers. Gibault commencement noted with 20 diplomas.
Invitations have been received in Washington to attend the encement exercises of Jeffer high school at Los Angeles California to be held on next Wednesday evening June 22. Mrs George L Boner and children George L and Mary Lou returned today from a several days visit in Indianapolis. Miss Adell Roult returned today from a visit by Davis in Evans. Drs. F U C K and Moore of Vincennes visited in city Friday afternoon. Miss Irene Zinkan and Miss Peg Talbot of Indianapolis will arrive this evening to spend the weekend with friends. Mr and Mrs Wilhelm have returned to their home in Seymour after a several week visit here with Mr and Mrs R N Martin. Chris Oosting and Ari Sanders went to St to spend the week reels today. Mr and Mrs John D Spaulding and children Marjorie and Jack at Indianapolis are in the city for ten days visit with his parents.
Miss Marjorie Fullerton traveled to St Louis Friday at noon to visit Mrs B A Nimnich and was joined by Mr and Mrs Matthew Heuser and their family from this city. The group planned to spend time at the home of Mr ank oo and others during the weekend.
A noisy debate unfolds over mild cigars as a female audience and young onlookers react to the exhibition's pitch. Critics mock “spare tire” rhetoric while laments about modern living grow, referencing radios, appliances, and changing social norms amid a crowded, opinionated scene.
A fragmented report notes Mussolini downplays the black shirt claiming it clashes with feminine gentleness. It cites about 150,000 women in the fascist group forbidden to wear the shirt, while critics argue business pressures push women into harsh roles despite calls for gentleness. An 80-year-old attends a picture show amid debates on women’s public presence.
Evansville Indiana reports a disabled World War I veteran, Thomas Richland, files a $10,000 suit against the United States in federal court. Hatfield Welborn and Roberts represent the plaintiff as the case unfolds with background tied to his wartime service and discharge details.
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