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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

3

Elnora Bible School Ends With Picnic At Park

June 22 Elnora Indiana reports two weeks of Vacation Bible School concluding Friday June 23 with an all day picnic at Washington park and a covered dish dinner. A 7 30 PM program at the church will show the last two weeks work and Bible lessons learned. Public invited.

Elnora Ind Elnora Vacation Bible School O¢on Park Smeltzer Lavern Smeltzer Einora Carlos Summerville Dorman Cox Paul Nugent Mack Wari Paul Hastings Roy Parker William Reach Harold Green Harold Winklepleck Indianapolis Fred Dillon Flint Michigan A. M. Bishea W. E. Weaver Washington M. E B. F. Schneider Vincennes Elnora M. E Elnora Friendly Neighbor Club Washington Park

Local families visit and travel around Hoosier area events

A string of visits and travels circulates among residents of Loogootee and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Leo Strange and son visit in town while relatives return from Gary. Several trips to Washington Indianapolis Terre Haute and Odon are noted along with visits by the Truebloods Wadsworths Riggins and Smiley families.

Elnora Alvin Arthur Otto Arthur New York Indianapolis News Indianapolis News Boys Harold Bean Betty Jane Irene Hunn Karlene Terre Haute Ethel Caress Dean Moore Katherine W. H. Tomey D. O. Tomey Bloomington Marcia Tomey Paul Hastings Andas Krents Leo Strange Amos Jones Gary Dick Jones Sam Riggins Tom Charley Trueblood Fom Wadsworth Eaglesville Cur Riggins William Smiley Washington Katie Trueblood Belford Albin Norris Dyal Wadsworth Curt Riggins Logan Dant Francis Annamary Virginia Charley C. D. Evans Loshier Crane Roy Smiley Liueime Crane

Reunion proves fatal in West Summerland BC

A 72 year old man, David Kirstine, collapsed and died shortly after meeting his niece in West Summerland British Columbia. The reunion with his niece, who had returned from England after several years apart, was the cause of fatal excitement.

West Summerland B. C David Kirstine England Kirstine Velma West Ideysville Vir Ellen Richards Florence Shelmne West

Uncle Joe Alley Birthday Draws Northwest Civil War Vet Notice

Lebanon Oregon marks the 192nd birthday of Civil War veteran known as Uncle Joe Alley. Community interest centers on his life story and experiences shared at his home with attendees including local residents.

Lebanon Ore Joe” Alley Northwest Rela Essan” Deane

Allen Field Quite Popular At New Playground

Between 175 and 200 men women and children enjoyed games at Allen Field over several days. Older players competed in tennis volleyball and horseshoes while children played in the sand. Gerkin and Backes led the winning team with three hits each four at bats. Kenworthy starred for the losers with three hits in four plate appearances. The playground opens 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to dark on weekdays and Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm. Public participation is welcome.

New Allen Field Gerkin Backes Kenworthy

Bicknell Man Shot. Suspect Held After Evening Incident

A Bicknell man was shot and another person is held following an early evening confrontation. Reports state the elder Summers reported the incident to Klinger. Young Summers went to the Klinger home but fled after seeing a gun, as he faced the armed occupant.

Summers Klinger

100 Miners Escape After Mine Train Crash

A miner at the controls leaped to safety as a mine train derailed with about 100 workers aboard. The accident halted transport, but crews reported no serious injuries and began rescue and inspection efforts at the scene.

Alfordsville Revival Opens with Evangelist Alma Hodgen

In Alfordsville tabernacle revival days begin Tuesday June 27 with evangelist Alma Hodgen from Rock Island Illinois leading services. Blanche Novak from Gary Indiana is listed as a participant and speaker in the program.

Alfordsville Tabernacle Alma Hodgen Rock Island,ih Blanche Novak Gary Ind

Retonga praised by Indiana farmer in public endorsement

Prominent Odon Indiana farmer Oli A. Taylor hails Retonga as a miracle medicine after years of pain and weakness. He says his stomach bowels nerves and energy improved, and he credits his wife’s restoration to good health as well. He urges others in Indiana to try Retonga available at Williams Pharmacy. The piece also notes local church service details and wartime homefront directives about German factory labor and driver license laws as of 1939.

Retonga Zaan Oli A. Taylor Odon Ind Tave Indiana Williams’ Pharmacy Adv

Metz Wives of Get In Region Ha Instructions for Service

Metz area notices outline instructions for service in Germany. The brief item references regional roles and orderly conduct expected from residents and assisting personnel during duty periods.

Metz

Brashear Funeral to Be Held Friday

Funeral services for Ernest Brashear 43 a Petersburg carpenter will be held Friday at 2 pm at Main Street Presbyterian church burial will follow in Walmu Hill cemetery. A past note on pendulum clocks and a curious fact about giraffes appear in the mixed content of this item.

Brashear Petersburg Ernest Bashear Peters Carpenter Main Street Presbyterian Church Walmua Hill

Bids Open For Bogard Township School Bus Routes

The Trustee of Bogard Township Daviess County Indiana invites sealed bids for school bus transport. Route 2 to be let for four years bus bodies must be 16 feet long and approved by the state bus committee. Routes 1 3 4 5 to two years with 16 foot bodies. Route 6 let for a lengthy term. Chassis must be long wheel base and in good mechanical condition. Descriptions and bidder forms available at the Trustee's office.

Bogard Township Daviess County Indiana Secrer Justee

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