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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

2

Mrs Kirk Hosts Bridge Group in Odon on Birthday Eve

In Odon Indiana on June 22 Mrs Lafe Kirk hosted a bridge party honoring Mrs I R York on her birthday. Four tables played with prizes to Mrs York and Miss Eleanor Gantz, Mrs John Spurgeon, and Mrs Paris Crane. A pink birthday cake and dessert followed. Also listed are attendees including Mrs Lina Winklepleck and Mrs Paul Freshley of Evansville, plus a separate notes on a Defenders of Faith picnic at Shakamack Park and a Smith family reunion at Colon ity Park with officers elected.

Odon Ind Jime Lafe Kirk I. R. York South Odon Gertrude Ann Crane Eleanor. Gantz John Spurgeon Paris Crane Owna Summerville Saim Longer J. Ralph Gantz Ray Poindexter Elsie Kelsey L. C. Picket Fellers Jackie Killion Plainville Jimmie Shepard Washington Kennethensen Carl Grover Richard Saucerman Pete Sims Joe Wiltshire Patty Murray Ronald Lonnie Raney Ray Carpenter Evelyn Ruth E. €. Roberts Mary Raney Dorothy Darley Joe Smith Audrey Jean Seneff Janet Harmon Edith Bell Gladys Hackler James Thompson Junior Ketchem Gail Hinkle Eugene Rex Resler Harry Hill Max Bowman Smith Colonity Park G. W. Smith Blance Lee Kenneth Hotz A. M. Smith Martinsville, Til Abe Hotz Wayne Ken

Local Socials and Visiting Guests in Indiana Community

A lengthy column lists numerous local families and guests visiting in various towns such as Loogootee Shoals Bedford Pendleton and Burns City. Socials include Mrs Hayes Killion hosting a Ride A Wee club with sewing and a two course lunch for guests Mrs Carl Porter and Mrs Paul Freshley. A Saturday fish fry at Carf Dam Camping Area near Burns City drew many residents from Bedford Odon Indianapolis and Terre Haute.

Neth Hotz Harve Porter Terry Page Fielding Sterling Ben Sterling Victor Sims Loogootee Blanche Lee Shoals Westley Crane Ted Crane Bedford Hester Crane Pendleton Greenville Clay City Alice Richey William ‘Hoover Emerson Sims Ramona Chris. Rigins Ohn Spurgeon Odon John Petty Plainville Killion Hayes Killion Homie Carl Porter Fairbanks Paul Freshley Evansville Cane E. O. Dobbins S. E Paris Crane Ward Nicko Hu G. Coleman Earl Wenger Dwight Hayes Carf Dam Burns City Ermil Lewis Ted Stritelmeir Emiline Vandermullen Indianapolis Thelma York Newberry Ray Poincester Ward Nichols Max Sat John Swayze Wester McCarter Burns’ City Jake Resler Robert Resler George Arney Ter Mildred Emerson Mary Lucille Arney Elnora William Skemp Vivian Spurgeon Rich Richardson Terre Haute Paul Nickols Ward Nickols John Nickols Martha Jack Tom T. E Mona Crays Rete Dale Cooper Con Crooke M Steele Mayme Herma Terre ‘Haute Sarah Cunningham

Death rate trends from epidemics and futures

An analysis notes the lingering impact of mortality shifts due to aging populations and improved disease control. It cautions that rising crude death rates may accompany demographic changes while praising progress against contagious diseases like cholera smallpox and diphtheria.

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Curious World piece on war gear and influenza echoes

In a reminiscence style piece William Tuts notes that nations stock vast military equipment while influenza 1918 19 left a lasting mark. He cites American wealth and security as grandfathers’ dream and observes statisticians warn of lingering risk. The column shifts to University of Michigan June 22 report on student driving bans reducing accidents, noting 18 fatalities in six years among 68,409 students before the ban and five deaths in nine years among 109,090 students after.

Anne Arbor Mich University F Michigan Alexander G. Ruthven Board of Regents Ruthven

The End Of A Train Wrecked Love Affair

Joe Murray and Terry confront ruin and need in a battered hotel room. He crafts an inner sole from leather, pausing as Terry arrives torn by poverty and longing. Their embrace promises survival through shared hunger and a vow to endure together whatever comes next.

Joe Murray Terry Joe Nec Jack

Errant rabbit sought amid odd musical tale

A fragment notes an errant rabbit tied to Pike courty, a quirky tale of a musician using a guitar string and a violin bow. Separate obituary: Mrs. Octava Jones, 74, died at her daughter’s home, funeral at Union. survived by Mrs. Opha Hale. Also wedding notice for Norma LaVone Wright and Harold, Petersburg.

Bredmarer Pike Courty Broom Sims Octava Jones Opha Hale Union Harold Jafternoon Carter Petersburg Ris The New Central Railroad

Municipal Opera Plans Roberta with Star Cast

June 22 report announces Municipal Opera revival of Jerome Kern's Roberta for next week led by Ray Middleton and Nancy McCord with Fifi D'Oy, Amy Pesabe, Jack Haines, and Ethel Morrison. New York Center Theater extravaganza Virginia follows on July 4 with Arthur Hoff and Wilhelmina Kier in key roles.

Jerom Kern Roberta Forest Victor Herbert Ray Middleton John 6 York Nancy McCord Steanie Comedienne Fifi D’ogsay Clementine Schanka Amy Pesabe Sophie Teale Jack Huckleperry Haines Ethel Morrison Aunt Mignie Municipal Opera St. Louis New York Cepter Theater Virginia

Lucky Train Watcher in Hoosick Falls Brings Odd Tale

Wallace E. Wnhwander of Hoosick Falls was playing in a curious scene near the railroad when an unusual event drew attention. Residents reported a striking, unexpected moment as a train watcher's peculiar behavior intersected with local life.

Hoosick Falls N. Fy Wallace E. WN Hwander

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Mrs. Kirk Bridge Group Mrs. I. R. York Mae Weet Mae Mark Linder West Rosen By William Tuts Furguson America Hile Hannibal Ds — Real Estate Lph G. Hastings Peoples Bank Williams Bros. Dodge Plymouth Martin Perel Jepson Community Loan Corp O. W. Gregory Mgr William Corcoran Lhe Helen Toman Pike County Ners Arthur J. Hoff Wilhelmina Kier- Gi Mvoeder Mrs. Hoff God East Main Westinghouse Electric Johnson Music CO Home, Loan and Finance CO
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