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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
6
Home demonstration notes describe freezing dessert mixtures with ice and salt for quick frozen treats. A royal French cook once served ice cream to a king, while recipes for butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream are given, including steps to make a syrupy base and finish with butter and vanilla.
A special and instant meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks is scheduled for 7 P M Tuesday the 21st Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted Additionally a German agricultural report states insects caused significant losses across crops including potatoes wheat and apples in a part of Germany The item notes the impact on production.
Cattle about 1 000 head mixed yearling and steers priced up to 9 dollars per head. Heifers around 6 50 to 5 50. Bulls 6 25. Steady declines in feeders and fat lambs with ranges from 4 75 to 8 50. Packing sows 6 75 to 7. Ewes and fat sheep near 9 75.
The report shows mixed bids with cattle and calves around steady. Hogs range 160 to 400 pounds at 7.50 to 9.15 dollars, while sows bring 7.50 to 8.25. Sheep and lambs hold steady to strong with prices from 9.00 to 9.50 dollars.
Fishing last weekend proved uneven with some anglers enjoying success while others failed. Ted Johnson reported mixed luck while Hindostan saw a large jack strike, leading to a long fight and a 12 to 13 pound salmon brought to shore after wading into the water to reel in the catch.
Thursday night hurling practice for Plainville with Tolbert on the mound and Clark catching. The undefeated Washouts meet the Wait and Wonders in the B league at 6 PM, Pete Johnson aimed for his third win against Clin ton Johnson. A Tuesday evening Amateur and Variety Program at Eastside Park offers first and second prizes with transport from West End Fire Station and City Hall. Fred Grenwell of Vincennes was fined $1 and costs for reckless driving after a guilty plea in justice court.
Indianapolis June 20 Richard Urbine of Fort Wayne defeated Gerald Hutton of Bedford for governor of the Hoosier Boys State at the election today Urbine headed the Nationalist ticket while Hutton led the Federalist party
A fragmented crossword style entry lists clues and answers about a dancer who revolutionized stage dancing, along with miscellaneous terms and a puzzle section. Entities include numbers, directions, and phrases like Elephant task and Doctor.
Relatives gather at the home of Mr and Mrs Morgan near Loogootee for a Father's Day celebration with guests from Bicknell including Mr and Mrs Woridge and family. A piano recital is planned at St Mary's tonight by senior students of Miss Marie C. The Davis County Home Economics club meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at city hall. The Wes ley Memorial church Weslyan Class meets at Mrs Albert McLemore’s home Tuesday evening. Pollyanna Home Economics club holds an all day meeting with covered dish dinner and program on Wednesday at Mrs Birdie Ebler’s.
Gladys Chappell and Charles Bhatia wed yesterday in a Sunday ceremony. The bride, known in Washington as clerk in the Colbert Store for ten years, and the couple will reside in Lakeland Florida. They will visit relatives in Long Beach and Career Brook's father in Evansville, while friends and family include Mr and Mrs Risley and Mrs Gluck.
A Red Cross life saving course will meet Tuesday at the swimming pool from 10 to 12 noon. Instructors Gene Klier and Paul Grantan teach methods to rescue and aid drowning persons. The course is for bays between the ages and will also be held Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Four-H members from Daviess County will attend a state camp at Micks Creek State Park July 18 to 22. The program includes tours, soil and conservation topics, led by Purdue University instructors and state department officials.
A joint session with contingents from several groups including Grand officials and Decals lodge was planned. Oscar oe 2 ram led the committee with Rev C W Cochran delivering remarks and the event featured songs and welcome remarks by Mrs C W Cochran and members from Vincennes lodge.
In Wheatland Indiana J Bertha Wehner and John DeSalvo suffered slight injuries when two cars side swiped on Road 50 near Fritchton Sunday night. They were taken to the Goods hospital at Vincennes and expected to be released today. Three others received minor scratches but no serious injuries were reported.
Births recorded for Mrs. Frank Walldee at 8 West First Street a daughter born Sunday June 19th. Also a son Jackie Leon born in the city to Mrs. Walewad man in the morning.
John Me McBride and Edith Hamilton both of the city secured a marriage license. Graham McBride and Ralph Waldo Helm ing, both adults from Vincennes, received licenses with Elou ee as a witness. Charlie Henry Lakeland of Florida and Lee Chappell, 34, of Bes aeel, daughter of Mrs Harley Chappell, were named in license notices.
Want ads note late listing for a 1929 Model A Ford in excellent condition and several good used trucks. Ziegler's Garage at 7 West owed street.
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