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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1946

Page

2

Good Will Home Economics Club Meets at McCormick Home

The Good Will Home Economics club met June 20 at the new home of Mrs. Charlies McCormick. The gathering featured a pledge, song, and a window curtains lesson by Mrs. John Wells, with Mary Edwards leading. A contest won by Mrs. Jim Myers accompanied a salad course for members and guests including Mrs. John Mathews and Mrs. Hattie Kettery.

Good Will Home Economics Club Charlies McCormick Urkhart Crystal Edwards Mary Edwards Frank Hardy Alien Dale Lester Boyd John Wells Dirs Jim Myers John Mathews Hattie Kettery Claud Deal Gladys Wells Mary B Edwards Porter Ainscough Urai Edwards Charles McCcormick Ralph Burkhart Hazel Edwards Geo. D.wells Rex Osmon Charlies Sellers Austin Moail Lowell Fisher Harvey Williams Reba Bord Karron Osmon Larry Burkhart

Lions Host Ladies Night At Methodist Social Room

The Odon Lions Club entertained Tuesday with wives as guests at the Methodist church social room. Mrs Rosie Wilson of Linwood Kans and several local directors and members attended. Cletus Harper presented slides on Peru and South America and orchids. Also listed are numerous couples, church members, and local residents who attended. A hospital note reports Rebecca Bunch in Riley hospital Indianapolis with pneumonia. A dinner at Cecil Roberts home honored Mr and Mrs Claude Dante for Fathers Day and marked the Roberts brothers first reunion in four years. Births section noted.

Lions Lions ‘Club Methodist Church Rosie Wilson Linwood Kans Charles Sommers Miter Norman Kinnaman Marguerite Allen Don Smiley Charlies Sims Vernie Humerickhouse Vic Anderson L. W. Solliday Hanly Sims MM. G. Poindexter D. M. Hayes E. O. Dobbins Charles Pate 3. K. McCarter Albert Ackerman G. D. Henderson Ralph Crider E. E. Roberts Chas. Sims Carl Boyd Coleman Charles Williams Warren Crane Raymond White Robert Z. Bunch Rex Bowman Robert Hayes Paris Oparte Cecil Aishe Lloyd Williams Wayne Boyd Huette Poindexter W. ‘Balmer Bechtel Ben H. Helm Rebecca Bunch Harry ° ‘Bunch Riley Indianapolis Roberts Cecil Roberts Claude Dante Amos Donald Victor Atos Roberts Martha Kindall Green Deonald Roberts Victor Roberts Claude Dant Clyde Dant Mr. Roberts Mr. Dant

Train Car Conversations Echo Wartime Strain

In a dim sleeper coach on a long night journey, Corbett and fellow travelers witness fear, fatigue, and fragile humanity. A wounded Elaine receives medical checks from Dr. Peck as a mother-in-law and others watch, while memories of battle and home blend with claustrophobic rhythm and quiet prayers. The scene closes with a farewell at Quantico and a newborn birth notice.

Kiaine Inlaw Jia Cam Corbett Ecasyari Anzio Mae Betty Taylor Kalchis Miami Nina Raleigh Richmond Dixie Grandma Quantico New York Dr. Peck Noge Wilmington Philadelphia Don Corbett

Journey Home continues on a rattling midnight train

On the coach, passengers stir as the Wakefield Appleton journey unfolds. Joanie frets in the dark while Elaine Weston awakens, aided by Dr. Peck. Corbett, Betty Taylor, and others navigate a chilly Richmond to Washington transit, sharing meals, quiet jokes, and wary hope for home.

Joanie Betty Taylor Sweetierpie Kalchis Corbett Elaine Weston Elaine Weston

Saint John's Episcopal Bishop to celebrate Holy Communion

The Rt. Rev. Richard Kirchhof fer, bishop of the diocese, will celebrate the Holy Communion at Saint John's Episcopal Church on Sunday, June 23.

Richard Kirchhoffer Wll Saint John’s Episcopal Church

Desperate meat theft reported in Bay City

Mrs Walter Nomack told police a woman grabbed a top cut of meat from the four year old son and fled by boarding a passing bus, highlighting rising hunger amid the city meat shortage in Bay City Michigan.

Bay City Mich Walter Nomack

Vancouver man laments war era boat theft loss

Joan Mulford of Vancouver Washington complained of bad luck during World War II as he failed to secure an owlboard motor for his boat. After finally obtaining a motor, a thief stole his boat the night before, leaving him without usage or the hoped for upgrade.

Vancouver Wash Joan Mulford

Government threatens farmers over wheat selling orders

Department of Agriculture official Om W. Clagett warned 9 farmers in the midwest to sell half of their delivered wheat to elevators as required. Wingett anticipated little trouble, while growing resentment surfaced in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas where harvests have begun amid compliance orders.

Om W. Clagett Mid-West Department of Agriculture Production and Marketing Administration Wingett Texas Oklahoma Kansas

Woman Charged With Murder In Seymour Slaying

Seymour Ind June 21 A first degree murder indictment was returned against Opal Seyferth 30 for the killing of Jewell Zimmerman 22 last Saturday. The Jackson county grand jury heard witnesses say Seyferth fired four times from her porch hitting Zimmerman who died later in hospital. Prosecutor Routt said regulations aim to curb the trend.

Here to Stay: Prefab Housing Gains Ground in Two Cities

The American Municipal Association says Chicago prefab houses are here to stay as Jonesville Wisconsin and Tulsa Oklahoma already have programs or plans for permanent prefab housing. The report notes local adoption and ongoing use, signaling broader municipal interest in rapid, affordable construction.

Chicago American Municipal Association Jonesville Wis Tulsa Okla

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