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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

Page

4

Churches in Washington Circuit Gather For Meetings

Washington Circuit churches list Sunday school times Epworth League and preaching services. Bethel announces district superintendent Rev J N Green will preach and lead fourth quarterly conference. Local families attend births, pilgrimages, and church events across Graysville Plainville and Washington with multiple visits to nearby towns and colleges.

Washington G. G. Peel Wesley Memorial M. M. Bryan Ppworth Sugarland Epworth Maysville Epworth League Bethel J. N. Green

Byrd Seeks Further Antarctic Work After Medal

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd told President Hoover at the White House that more work is needed in Antarctica. He suggested weather stations and possibly air ports to link the old and new worlds, stressing the value of weather data and geological findings from his south polar expedition.

Washington Richard E. Byrd Antarctic Hoover National Geographic Society New York Byrd South Polar White House Pole

Montgomery News Social Roundup in Reeve Township Area

Joe O Connors and family visited his sister Mrs Anna Oberst last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Dant were Sunday guests of their daughter Mrs Ernest Arvin and family. Bernard Conlin and Allie Kellett of Corning visited Pat Murphy and family Sunday. Helen OConnor visited with her aunt Mrs Joe Williams near Whitfield. Mary Louise and Margaret Williams of Reeve township visited Helen OConnor. Joe and Frank Pettigrew of Corning Way in this vicinity Sunday. Mr and Mrs Matt O Connor and family called on her parents Mr and Mrs John Arvin Sunday. Read The Democrat Want Ads.

Joe O'Connors Anna Oberst Frank Dant Ernest Arvin Reeve Township Bernard Conlin Allie Kellett Corning Pat Murphy Family Sunday Helen O'Connor Joe Williams Whitfield Mary Louise Margaret Williams Joe and Frank Pettigrew Corning Way Matt O'Connor John Arvin

Sugar Grove Dairy Proclaims 100 Percent Modern Plant

The Sugar Grove Dairy on the Sugarland Road advertises its 100 percent modern plant and pure, reliable products. Committed to quality, the firm invites the public to visit Mr. Aikman’s facility to see the advanced setup and standard dairy offerings.

Sugar Grove Sugarland Road Aikman

Washington Ind Postal Second Class Matter Notice

Classified line from a Washington Indiana newspaper shows a post office transportation notice marked second class matter and includes a telephonic header. The fragment confirms mailing handling terms without further context.

Washington Ind

Contrast in Prohibition: small raid vs huge warehouse distillery

A mother of seven in New York City is arrested for operating a small still as neighbors and authorities respond. Meanwhile a massive warehouse distillery, presumed largest since prohibition, is destroyed by an accidental fire after months of immunity, highlighting the core issue for effective prohibition.

Dren New York City Children’s Society New York

Waggoner Case Reveals Library Fund Misuse Yet Uncovered

The article reports that Trustee Waggoner diverted library money into the township general fund, neglecting library oversight. It notes the bonding company settled a broader claim, but the library shortfall remains unaddressed except by higher library taxes, with 1929 figures cited and August levies anticipated.

Waggoner Library Board State Board of Accounts

Ed the big fellow goes scot free in liquor supply talk

The remark suggests that reasons for events are self evident and notes the continued abundance of liquor in the country. It implies a critique of the supply situation and government handling without detailing specific incidents or figures.

Aged Man Found Dead Along Track

An elderly man about 80 years old was found dead along a track near Mansfield. He had a fractured skull and crushed chest, suggesting instantaneous death. He wore a Nash Company suit from Cincinnati and carried 71 cents, an old pipe, blue eyes, grey hair, and no teeth. The body, found by Mr. Swayzee, was taken to Odon. identification is pending from Mansfield with burial likely if the deceased is Phelps.

Mansfield Odon Swayzee Lane Loogootee Nash Company Cincinnati Phelps

Boy Dies From Electric Shock Near Paris Interurban

Jacob Dudley aged 14 of Marion Heights was killed near Stop 6 on the Paris interurban line when he fell from a tree and struck a high tension wire. Witnesses include several companions. Survived by mother Helen Stark stepfather Alex Stark a brother and grandmother Effie Dudley.

Terre Haute Jacob Dudley Marion Heights Paris Traction Company Helen Stark Alex Stark Effie Dudley

Plainville Social News Recaps Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs Ralph Strange and daughter Lucille and Shirley and Mr and Mrs Oral Potts of Washington were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C B Strange Mrs D H Swan and daughter Gladys and Mrs Gene Swan Lucky and son Dick motored to Oakland City Sunday Mr and Mrs Orby Hinke and children Billy and Dortha Sue visited with Mr and Mrs Elbert Dyer at Odon Sunday Mr and Mrs William Nowling Mr and Mrs Edgar Nowling and daughter Margaret Lou Mr and Mrs Morton Kinnett and Mrs Della Risley visited with Mr and Mrs Clyde Kinnett at Sandborn Sunday

Ralph Strange Lucille Shirley Mrs. Oral Potts Washington C. B. Strange D. H. Swan Gladys Gene Swan Lucky Oakland City Orby Hinke Billy and Dortha Sue Elbert Dyer Odon William Nowling Edgar Nowling Margaret Lou Morton Kinnett Della Risley Clyde Kinnett Sandborn

Heinbaugh and Montgomery families visit in town

Mr and Mrs James Heinbaugh of Indianapolis visit with Mr and Mrs James Montgomery and relatives, spending time with family during the ongoing visit.

James Heinbaugh Indianapolis James Montgomery

Local Visitors Share Emora Sunday Afternoon Delights

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Humbaugh and daughters meet with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Killion and children at Emora. Miss Lucille Killion, Oakland City College student, visited last weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dembo and sons from Maxville, Kansas stayed with Mrs. Zella Dembo. Mrs. John Perkins of Elnora visited Jess Sheetz’s home Wednesday. Rev. and Mrs. J C Foutz and children Geneva and Geraldine were noted in the gathering.

J. C. Foutz Geraldine John Jr Vincennes Mon T. E. Littell Terre Haute Wilma Littell Indiana State Teacher’s College Harvey Gilliatt Indianapolis John Gilliatt George Smith Wilma Bernice Sawger Indiana Etta Boeg Veral Edwards Col“pee D. O Missionary Society of the Plainville Methodist Church Jess Kilgon Harvey Walls Joyce Clet‘&s Sheetz Herbert McCann Clarence Walls Donald Hn Merryfield Burns City Virginia Linton Harvey Fisher Grax Albert Graber Washington Wilma Joyce Winklepleck Freewa Rs. Myrtle Burroughs Sam Humbaugh Chas. Killion William Brown Emora Lucille Killion Oakland City College W. A. Killion Mrs Russell Dembo Maxville Kansas Mr. Dembo Zella Dembo John Perkins Elnora Jess Sheetz

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