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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1946

Page

3

Local Phi Chi Omega Naomi Tau Rose Ball Hosts Night

Members of the local Phi Chap el of Omega Na Tau sorority attended a Rose Ball in Indianapolis at the Lincoln hotel. Mrs. Pat Haldeman was elected Rose Queen after an evening of decorations, a 25-couple dance exhibit, and about 250 attendees. The next Grand Council session met at the Washington hotel with plans for new chapters in Louisville and Los Angeles. Tau Chapter of Indianapolis hosted the event and 125 attended the Rose luncheon in the Gold Room.

Phi Omega Na Tau Sorority Indianapolis Lincoln Hotel Pat Haldeman Washington Hotel Louisville Los Angeles Cali Gold Tau Chapter

First Methodist Ladies Hold Show and Tell Party

The Married Ladies Bible class at First Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in the church room. Light refreshments were served to about ten members in attendance.

First Methodist Church

Hoefling Welcomes Charles McMahan As Guest

Jack Hoefling hosts Charles McMahan as today's guest, joining a program featuring discussion and insights. The segment highlights McMahan's expertise and perspective for listeners.

Jack Hoefling Charles McMahan

Local notices on returning service members and visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Grey learn their son Maurice L. Gray has arrived at Maxwell Field Hospital Alabama after a 52 month hospital stay for heart and nerve service with 38 months in England France and Germany. Glenn Potts of Ferriday visits for his father’s illness and stays with Mr. and Mrs. Oral Gootee. Mrs Arthur Blazey and son Douglas visit Cleveland with her parents. Marie Burris departs for Buffalo New York for a ten day convention of the National Librarian Trustees Association. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McKay and daughter of Nashville were weekend guests of his parents.

Roy H. Grey Mau-rice L. Gray Maxwell Field Hospital Romery Ala Germany Mar Heart and Nerve Service England France Hlwvarti Glenn Potts Ferriday Alex Potts Mrs Oral Gootee Arthur Blazey Douglas Cleveland Burkett Marie Burris Buffalo New York National Librarian Trustees Association Burris Indiana L. T. A

Miss Helen Cates Returns to Indiana University

Miss Helen Cates returns to Indiana University to resume her studies for the summer term.

Helen Cates Indiana University

Sgt. Charles R. Peek Discharged After 36 Months in ETO

Sgt. Charles R. Peek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Peek, returned from 36 months in the European Theater of Operations and was recently discharged from Camp Atterbury.

Charles R. Peek Logan Peek ETO Atterbury

Kehoe Family Attends Sister Catherine's Funeral

Mr and Mrs John Kehoe returned from Colorado after attending the funeral of John Kehoe's sister Catherine. They visited with daughters and sons in law R M Anderson and Warren D Beck families. Teresa Tutts visits St Louis for vacation with sister and brother in law Thomas A Baker. Sr and Mrs Ben Hammer from New York and Bert Beadle of Indianapolis are guests of Bonnie Traylor this week. Eli Berry and wife move from Cincinnati to Montezuma. Robert Baker of Montgomery Ward spent Monday in Terre Haute on business. Pvt Malcolm E Lewis left for Fort Lewis Washington after an 18 day furlough with his parents Bar F Lewis and wife.

John Kehoe Colorado Mr. Kehoe Catherine R. M. Anderson Warren D. Beck Teresa Tutts St. Louis Thomas A. Baker Ben Hammer New York Bert Beadle Indianapolis Bonnie Traylor Eli Berry Ada Berry Montezuma Berry Cincinnati Robert Baker Montgomery and Ward Terre Haute Pvt Malcolm E.lewis Fort Lewis Washington Bar F. Lewis

Local families vacationed at Indian Lake Ohio and tied news

Mr and Mrs Carl Ritterskamp and son Don with Mr and Mrs Floyd Kennedy returned last weekend from a two week vacation at Indian Lake Russell Point Ohio The Misses Helen Ratty Waiters and Reba Hardy bon yesterday at Shakamak.

Carl Ritterskamp Don Floyd Kennedy Indian Lake Russell Point Ohio Helen Reba Hardy Shakamak

Sorority Pitch-in Dinner at Kiwanis Cabin

Omega Nu Tau invites members to a covered dish supper at Kiwanis Cabin at 7 p m Bring table service and a dish to share for the community announcement of the sorority event.

Omega Nu. Tau Kiwanis Cabin

Golden Rule Class at First Christian Church

The Golden Rule class party of the First Christian church will be held Thursday evening at 7 30.

The First Christian Church

V. F. W. Auxiliary to Meet Friday Night

The VFW Auxiliary will hold a meeting Friday night in the G A R room at the Court House.

Court House

Clies Class Meet Thursday Night With Mrs Feaglins

The Clies class will meet Thursday night at 7 30 with Mrs C Feaglins. The Ophelia Home Economics club will hold an all day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs Jeff Core.

Clies C. Feaglins Ophelia Home Economics Club Jeff Core

Ladies Circle Meeting At Courthouse Friday At Two

The Ladies Circle of the G A R will meet at 2 o clock Friday at the courthouse for a report on the state convention. A good attendance is desired.

Betsy Ross H E club meets with Mrs Esther Jones

A Betsy Ross Home Economics club gathering is planned with Mrs Esther Jones at 1 30 Friday. The event is scheduled for June 28 in the local calendar.

Betsy Ross H. E. Club Esther Jones

Fellowship Circle of Zion Meeting Notice

The Fellowship Circle of Zion will meet Thursday with Mrs. Robert Haskins. Members contribute 25 cents for exchange articles and bring a covered dish.

Fellowship Circle of Zion Robert Haskins

Legion meet at Odd Fellows Hall in Loogootee

The Chaaence R. White Post El nora American Legion meets at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 8 p m Special business and election of delegates to district meeting at Loogootee will be held Boy Scout meeting will be in connection with this meeting

Chaaence R. White Post Elnora Américan Legion Odd Fellows” ‘Hall Loogootee Boy Scout

Scout Meeting Set At Central Christian Church

Regular meeting of the Drowhit Scout Troop will be held Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 p m at the Central Christian Church. Bring a dime for a trip to the park. If rain, meeting moves to the pavilion.

Central Christian Church

Price Control Bulletin on Used Car Transfers and Warranted Goods

Under MPR 540 sellers must file a duplicate Certificate of Transfer. One copy goes to the buyer, the other to the Price Control Board within five days. Only authorized dealers may sell warranted cars with a 30 day or 1,000 mile guarantee covering half the cost of certain parts. Ads must include vehicle description, asking price, and statement that price is not above the OPA ceiling. Try a Democrat Want Ad.

OPA

Sunset H E Club Lunch Honors Guests at Colonial Cafe

The Sunset H E Club held a luncheon on Friday June 14 at the Colonial Cafe with two guests Mrs Theodore Young county president and Miss Wilma Dougherty county home demonstration agent. Hostesses were Mrs Wm Jones Mrs Frank Long Mrs J Miller and Mrs Frank Whaley. Mrs Joseph received a gift from her mystery pal. Mrs Hubert Day opened with song flag salute and club creed. A business prayer was given and Miss Dougherty led a lesson on table setting. Members present listed include numerous named ladies and guests from Florida attended. The next meeting will be July 10 at Mrs Earl Denham’s home.

H. E. Club Colonial Cafe Theodore Young Wilma Dougherty County Home Wm. Jones Frank Long J. Miller Frank Whaley Joseph Hubert Day Bruce Miss Dougherty

Get Together H. E. club meeting at Mrs Osmond home

Mrs. Elmer Osmond hosted Get Together H. E. club members on Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs. Clarence Gross opened with the club creed, and Mrs. Sammy Keith led the history of song "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Favorite Childhood Pastimer was Mrs. N. H. Chattin in roll call.

Elmer Osmond H. E. Club Clarence ‘Gross Sammy Keith N. H. Chattin Clarence Gross Ralph H. Keith Augusta McCullough Osmond Walter Allison Warren Gardiner W. M. Allen N. H. Chrattin Earl Denham Edgar Fleener Thomas Gross Herschel Huebner Ralph

Doolittle Sets New Air Speed Record for Chicago Flight

Jimmy Doolittle, wartime hero, set a new commercial air speed record from Houston to Chicago in 3 hours 37 minutes 50 seconds aboard a DC-6 Divieliner. Despite hail and rain, he maintained speeds near 290 mph with a top of 308 mph, landing safely in Chicago after encountering a weather front over St. Louis.

Chicago INS Houston Texas Jimmy Doolittle Doolittle Chicago and Southern Airlines

Officials Seek Lottery Brain In Indianapolis Race Plot

Indianapolis officials issued affidavits charging Raymond T. Metcalf and George H. Purcell with conducting a lottery and gift enterprise. Metcalf, a retired fireman rumored to be the lottery brain, left town a week ago. Purcell implicated in the scheme. Investigators allege the $100,000 500 mile race lottery involved a winner tied to the lottery.

Indianapolis Ind Raymond T. Metcalf Metcalf George H. Purcell Purcell Marion County Prosecutor's Office

Chillicothe man finds bullet in beef stew lunch

Ben Lindstrom in Chillicothe Missouri reports a startling lunch discovery a .22 caliber bullet found in the steaming beef stew served for his midday meal. Police are probing the odd incident and have questioned kitchen staff as part of the inquiry.

Chillicothe Ben Lindstrom

Talks on Industrial Preparedness Discussed With Army Navy

June 19 meeting with Army and Navy officials and board members focused on converting peace time industries to meet potential threats. Deupree quoted the president as highly interested in sustaining industrial readiness and keeping the nation strong and equipped for future uncertainties.

INS Exadiaee Army and Navy Aeons Ae Board Ess Eer Richard Y. de Ipree Deupree

Price controls suspended on Scout uniforms and tents

Washington reports the OPA has suspended official Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms from price control effective immediately, with footwear excluded. Tents and tarpaulins are also removed from price control, though the agency says price increases will not materially affect the cost of living.

Washington OPA

White kangaroos sent to London as Churchill gift

The South Australian Stockowners' Association sends the only known pair of white kangaroos to London as a gift for wartime leader Winston Churchill. It is believed Churchill will present them to Regent Park Zoo, where his lion Rota is cared for.

London INS Britain Winston Churchill South Australian Stockowners’ Association Regent Park Zoo

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