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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

8

Closing Program Delights Vacation Bible School Crowd

A large crowd attended the closing program of the Vacation Bible School at the Community Church last evening. The Kindergarten Primary and aid departments participated in the pageant The Hill of Heroes which delighted the audience. The school closed this morning with a picnic. Mrs Harry Hanson organized a bridge party at her home on E Van Trees street with two tables of bridge and a dainty salad course served.

Vacable School Partic Ss Harry Hanson E. VanTrees Street

4-H Club News Meeting Announces June 29 Event

The Shampock 4-H Club meets at West End school for business with Shirley Phillips guiding. A June 29 gathering includes demonstrations and a Tea Towel project. Homemade ice candy, a July 20 meeting at 8:00 p.m at Watise’s home, and member duties are listed.

Frsday Est End Anh Mary of

Purdue contest win by 4 Her in 4-H Club class A

Miss Ruth Angerer won a prize in the state 4-H Club demonstration contest at Purdue, earning high honors for her subject. The event included notable county competition components and a presentation by local participants.

Ruth Angerer Purdue Priz

Attractive Young Wife Ends Life in Pittsburgh Gorge

The attractive young wife of C Edgar ton Warburton of Philadelphia plunged from the Westinghouse bridge at East Pittsburgh in the afternoon. Mrs Warburton formerly Marie Louise Hatch of Pittsburgh left a note in her purse describing troubles that led to her recent divorce suit, according to police reports.

Bittoburgh C. Edgarton Warburton Philadelphia Westingho Bridge East Pittsburgh

Tarzan Contest Draws Crowds at Indiana Theatre Event

Voters filled the Indiana Theatre lobby to cast ballots for a Tarzan related contest judged by Mayor Hugh Cox and local officials. Joe Tutta led with 12,900 votes while Robert Burriisel trailed with 12,500. The event, tied to the film Tarzan Finds A Son, saw prize mentions and travel expenses covered by the Chamber of Commerce. results expected to be announced Monday.

Harzan Awimmit G Tarzan” Bullock Joe Tutta Wes Lapone Robert Burriisel Ieginotn Rober Emocrat Ford Nnérs Jung High Board Hugh Cox Frank Vonder- Schmitt Chamber of Immerce Democrat A Apolis Chamber of Free Indiana Theatre Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Tarzan Johnny Weismuller Maureen O'Sullivan

Livestock Price Report Includes Hogs Cattle Lambs Prices

Market tone weak for cattle with steers at 7 to 9 dollars, cows 5.75 to 7, bulls calves 5 to 9. Hogs show 110 holdovers and 2600 head 160 to 250 pounds at 7 dollars, 250 to 275 at 4.5 to 5, 275 to 300 at 4.5 to 5, lambs 300 head at 5 to 10.50 dollars. Shedp notes incomplete data.

Livestock Market Quotes by Weight and Sow Prices

The bulletin lists live hog prices by weight: 180-200 pounds at 6.45, 200-225 pounds at 6.55, 225 pounds at 6.45, 250-275 pounds at 6.25, with sows ranging from 3.75 to 4.25 per unit.

Thomas R Hutson Injured in Wreck Near Waverly

Thomas R Hutson sustained injuries in an auto collision on Road 7 two miles north of Waverly. He was transported to St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis for treatment. Arthur I and others in the party also were hurt while en route to Bloomington for a labor conference.

Waverly St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis Tendanta Arthur I Loomington

Incomplete Names Note Corrigan Visit After 29 Years

Earl McCain aged 20 from R R 4 is mentioned with a reference to borer and Alva G. Molly and Margaret Shields of Los Angeles. Charles Corrigan of Los Angeles arrives in Washington for his first visit in 29 years, noted as a resident.

Earl McCain R. R Alva G. Molly Andargarette Shields Millard Shie Charles (. Corrigan Los Angles Calif Corrigan Washington

Jolly Get-Together 4-H Club Meeting Report

The Jolly Get-together 4-H club met at St. Marys School with refreshments served by Rita Howard and Betty Sum. The recreation leader instructed the group and the next meeting is set for Thursday June 22 at 1 30 p m at St Marys School. Members present included Alma Gaither Juanita Wick and others.

St. Mary’s School Rita Howard Betty Sum St. Mary's School

Cheerio 44H Club Meeting Progresses at Flick Home

The Cheerio 44H club met June 16 at the home of A and Doris Flick. Demos on calming by Glendora Gress and healing on the machine by Lois Allen were shown. Roll call noted amount of work done. A swimming party is planned, with the next meeting set for June 24.

Cheerio Doris Flick Glendora Gress Lois

Want ads and sales notes on rent and farm goods

Classified snippet shows a rent notice for a four room dwelling with utilities, contact at phone 117 or Front Street. Also an agriculture sale listing selling cowpeas from eight miles north on State.

Ee Front St

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