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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1932

Page

2

Wedding Bells and Local Notices Include City Folk

The marriage ceremony was read by Rev J Luther Stone with a pastel pink wedding gown and harmonizing accessories. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs John Thornell, a 1926 Washington High graduate, worked at J C Penney. groom son of Boston L Foust, a Big Four telegrapher. They honeymooned in Cory Indiana. Also announced are a class meeting at Central Christian church and a public dance at Corning Hall featuring the Royal Serenaders. Nearby residents and visitors from Newark and Cincinnati were noted along with several local social updates.

Washington High School J. C. Penney Company Boston L. Foust Big Four Railroad Company Plainville High School Cory Indiana Foust

Miss Bea McIntosh to Attend National Convention

Miss Bea McIntosh president of Dele Theta Tan leaves tomorrow noon to represent the local chapter at the national convention in Colorado occurring June 23 24 and 25. Headquarters are at Troutdale in the Pines resort near Denver with plans to visit friends in Colorado Springs and stay with Mrs Madge Vennie Pierce in La Junta over a two week period.

Bea ‘McIntosh Dele Theta Tan Colorado Troutdale The Pines Denver Miss McIntosh Colorado Springs Madge Vennie Pierce la Junta Colo

Miss Ada Cox and Stella Lee Aikman Host Weekend Party

Misses Ada Cox and Stella Lee Aikman hosted friends at a Bedford Road home Saturday night. The event featured theatre and swimming followed by a midnight luncheon and early morning lawn breakfast. Guests included Helen Spaulding, Dean Van Trees, Dorothy Peek, Thelma Davis, Dorothy Harrod, Helen McCormick, Grace Trueblood, Arlene Hitchcock, Réba Webber, Joyce Smith, Portia Fitts, and Wilma Tomey.

Ada Cox Stella Lee Aikman Miss Cox Bedford Road Helen Spaulding Dean van Trees Dorothy Peek Thelma Davis Dorothy Harrod Helen McCormick Grace Trueblood Arlene Hitchcock Réba Webber Joyce Smith Portia Fitts Wilma Tomey

Ward leaders to meet at Mrs Harris home Tuesday night

St Simon ward chairmen are asked to convene with Mrs John T Harris at her residence Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The notice lists local gatherings including Wesley Memorial Dinner with a full menu and other community events such as Woodmen Circle meeting Psi Iota Xi and Oden musical contest open to all. Nearby residents and visitors from Terre Haute Indianapolis and Sullivan were noted in social rounds and visits.

Wards of St. Simon’s John T. Harris

Bourgholtzer Visit From Cincinnati With Father

Harold Bourgholtzer of Cincinnati spent Sunday here with his father James Bourgholtzer in a family outing likely noted in local social news.

Harold Bourgholtzer Cincinnati James Bourgholtzer

Local visitors spend Sunday with families in city

Charles Chickedantz returns to Cincinnati after a Sunday with his family. Ted Smiley and Luke Swarts of Lioogootee were guests of friends in the city Sunday.

Charles Chickedantz Cincinnati Ted Smiley Luke Swarts Lioogootee Friends In the City

Hortalls and son visit Wheatland relatives

Mr and Mrs Russell Hortall and their son Duane of Wheatland visited Mr and Mrs E Hortall on Sunday.

Russell Hortall Duane Wheatland E. ' Hortall

Local ladies visit Miss Audrey Morton in Terre Haute

Miss Dorothy Fitzgerald Miss Mildred Mischler Miss Bea Clements and Mrs Leslie Billings and Mrs Charles Bolling visited Miss Audrey Morton in Terre Haute during a social gathering.

Dorothy Fitzgerald Mildred Mischler Bea Clements Leslie Billings Charles Bolling Audrey Morton Terre Haute

Hyatt to Attend Phi Gamma Delta National Convention

Robert Hyatt will travel to Detroit Michigan on Tuesday to attend the national convention of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.

Robert Hyatt Detroit Mich Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Miss Dorothy Jerger Returns From Jasper Visit

Miss Dorothy Jerger came back Sunday from Jasper where she had stayed a week as a guest of Miss Marie Mehringer.

Dorothy Jerger Jasper Marie Mehringer

Local notes and names from a Virginia visit page

A fragmentary text lists individuals including Missey Virginia Homana Padgett Mary Jean Jood Baeillie Farley Lois MaCafferty Ralph Pfeifer Advin Seal Fred Hoffatt Harold Poland Don Wilson and Albert Peek. Mentions Howard of Cleveland relatives and Lawrenceville visitors on a Sunday.

Missey Virginia Homana Padgett Mary Jean Jood Baeillie Farley Lois MaCafferty Ralph Pfeifer Advin Seal Fred Hofatt Harold Poland Don Wilson Albert Peek

Your Children Your Children by Olive Robarts Barton

June 1932 column warns parents about picnic water safety for children. Promotes carrying treated water, using paper cups, avoiding uninspected springs, and checking pool cleanliness. Advises against swimming with wounds unless a doctor approves and cautions about typhoid risk from uncovered springs.

Kitty brings cheer as Cherry and Dan adopt a pet

Cherry and Dan celebrate a small joy when a gray kitten named Pinky arrives, brightening their modest life. The duo enjoys a hopeful mood as Dan wins a bonus for story writing and an extra debt recovery improves finances. Cherry shares news of a hospital aunt while planning meals and chores, savoring a rare moment of gratitude.

Cherry Fe Cherry Dan Seika City Pinky Rascal Cap

Indiana business activity dips in 1932 May report

Indiana University Bureau of Business Research reports five month average down 35.7 percent from two years ago. May saw declines in department store sales, iron production, and cement shipments, while steel ingot output fell 18 percent. Dry weather pressures and employment declines noted in Bedford Bloomington district.

Indianapolis Indiana Audiapal Indiana University Bureau of Business Bedford - Bloomington Asuto Steeley

Milee Youth Injured In Shoulder Break Incident

A 16-year-old Milee youth, grandson of Alex Brock ofville, was brought to Dr Wadsworth yesterday suffering from a fracture to the right shoulder after an injury likely in fall.

Marcellay Alex Brock Ville Dr. Wadsworth

Puzzle clues and answers from a Rhode Island page

A horizontal and vertical crossword puzzle entry listing numbered clues and answers. The grid references terms such as eye tumor mantle and specific Rhode Island city names, along with celestial and mythological terms, with the final line noting zodiac constellation references.

Mr and Mrs Russell Return From Columbus Ohio Visit

Mr and Mrs Russell returned from a visit to Columbus Ohio with daily routines resumed.

Mrs. Russell Turneds Columbus, Ohio

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