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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1946

Page

3

Strange-Colvin Wedding at Crane with Catholic Mass

The Strange Colvin wedding featured a single ring ceremony with a high mass and a choral performance. Attendants included Mrs Eugene Kowski and James Colvin, with extensive reception details and post ceremony events at Rustic Tavern and Crane Naval Ammunition Depot. The bride wore white embossed silk marquisette and carried a white bouquet. groom Mr Colvin, a Crane Depot employee, served in the Army prior to marriage.

Offici Issohn Angelis Frank Larkin Rosewig Eugene Kowski New Britain Conn James Colvin Washington Bienkowski

Russell Bye Vows Read at Westminster Presbyterian

Miss Rosemary Russell and William E Bye wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a double ring ceremony led by Rev H Nathan Frederick. Attendants Mr and Mrs John Denny with corsages and dresses described, couple to reside at 506 East Herron after a wedding trip. The bride, graduate of Washington High School and Indiana State Teachers College, employed at Bell Telephone. The groom, ex Air Corps veteran, recently discharged after 28 months service. Also notes on Clio class meeting at First Methodist with gowns, prizes, and Septembers party planning.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bramible Ruth Kidwell Charles Folz Evansville W. J G. McLaughlin Bernard Kidwell Locgootee R. R Daniel Folz Ray Beasley Pauline Summers Marie McKinney Meix Rrohbenbacher Fehrenbacher Lester Folz Miss ‘Summers St. John’s High School Alperin-Strauss Company Folz St. James School Haubstadt Servel 10Th Ohio Kidwell Fr. McLaurin St. Michaels Jas. Kidwell Virginia Dalton Mitchell Danie Bobby Donnie Katherine Folz Minnie Bicker Syl Folz Doris Anita James Lawrence Folz Lois Agnes Folz Rosemary Grindstaff Vera Gordon Ronnie Shoals Emmett Cissell Nita Rita Frank Dobro Patsy Janice Lila Butcher Lela Anna Jackie Sarah Cigsell Jean Shirley Buday Cissell Matt Strange Rosalie Orval Summers Janet Louis Strange Mary Julia David Strange Basil Joanne Kidwell Floyd Gates Id Grannan Lewis Abner Virgil Summers Rosemary Russell William E. Bye Westminster Ister Presbyterian Church H. Nathan Frederick John Denny William G. Selby C. 8S. Bye Washington High School Indiana State Techer’s College Omega Sigma Chi Sorority Bell Telephone Company Noble Illinois University of South Pacific Bye East Herron Clios First Methodist Church Daisy Feagans Mayfair Clark Pearl Brom Doris Feagans Martha Maynard Nellie Learmonth Grace Chattin Lucretia Barber Myrtle Bingham Pearl Brown Georgia Cannon Mary Carnahan Ora Chestnut Hazel Dobbyn Anna Fyffe Maude Long Priscilla Myers Pearl Tharg John Stainbaugh Harriett McManus Litchfield, Ilinois Laura Streetes Helen Green Grace Fullerton Nellie Horralll Estel Marie Berry Lyndell Eamond Barnett Otis Barnett Petersburg Mattoon Byron Wright Olney, Illinois Olney Shoe Company

Moose Women Meet At Home For Regular Session

The women of the Moose gathered at the Moose home Thursday evening with acting Senior Regent Margaret Wilson presiding. A brief business meeting set plans for officer installation and the Moose Picnic on June 30. Committees were named, 23 members attended, and Betty McCord received the attendance prize.

Ruth Jory's Return From Albany Kentucky

Mrs. Ruth Jory will return Sunday from Albany Kentucky where she has been visiting her niece and other friends.

Ruth Jory Albany Kentucky

Barr Township Farm Bureau Meets at Montgomery High School

The Barr Township Farm Bureau held its June 19 meeting at Montgomery High School. Earl Feagans led the called to order, with group singing by Mari Kinnamon and piano by Jerry Craney. Members heard talks on why to join Farm Bureau and on insurance and shipping livestock to Washington. Films shown included More Milk, Little Black Sambo, and Here is Tomorrow. Refreshments served to about 150. Many local residents and visitors were noted in attendance and travel plans announced for July 17.

Barr Township Feagans

Friday night weiner roast honors Junior Depts First Christian Church

Friday night the Junior Depts of First Christian Church enjoyed an old fashioned weiner roast at Mrs Joe Morris home. The evening featured games, refreshment, devotions by a camp fire and list of attendees including D E Haupt Caroline Bacon Juanita Carr Joan Wilbanks Kyle McCracken Caroline Baxter Harold McDole Billy Carr Mildred Shaw Jackie Edmonson Arthur Morris Joe Morris Patsy Ruggies Nancy Banta Joan Barton Ramsey Eleanor Whalen Jo n Biddinger Whalen Lindle Saunders Jackie Burns Arthur Becker Bobby Rifil Jackie Arms Billy Fitzgerald Simpson James Brown Don Tremper M M Prater Misses Maxine Hunter Virginia Madden Ruth Scraper Marilyn Drew of Central Christian attended Young People conference at Merim Indiana.

First Christian Church Joe Morris D. E. Haupt Caroline Bacon Juanita Carr Joan Wilbanks Kyle McCracken Caroline Baxter Harold McDole Billy Carr Mildred Shaw Jackie R. Edmonson Arthur Morris Wiliam Dilly Patsy Ruggies Nancy Banta Joan Barton Kay Ramsey Eleanor Whalen Joan Biddinger Whalen Lindle Saunders Jackie Burns Arthur Becker Bobby Rifil Jackie Arms Billy Fitzgerald Stewart Simpson James R. Brown Don Tremper M. M.prater

Shower honors Miss Colvin on eve of June wedding

A misc shower for Miss Colvin, bride to be Wilbur Evans, was hosted by Mrs. Fred Colvin in Montgomery on June 19. Attendees included many relatives and friends from Corning Loogootee Odon and nearby cities. Gifts were received from those unable to attend and another shower was noted in Indianapolis hosted by her aunt and sister.

Wilbur Evans Mary Alina Craney Colvin Miss Colvin Indianapolis Margaret Pope Clarence Craney

Meeting at Cornettstown Church Hosts June Gathering

The Cornettsville church group met at Mrs Agnes Myers home Thursday afternoon. President Nell Carroll and Barbara Myers presented a dialogue on the Lord's prayer. A short poem about father followed the roll call. Mattie Carroll sang a duet. The leader Mrs Dora Critchlow gave the lesson with Clara Alexander. A reading Do It Without Squawking was given by the spiritual life leader. The group closed with a benediction and planned to meet July 18 at Mrs Dorothy Myers home.

Cornettsville Agnes Myers Nell Carroll Barbara Myers Father Meade Critchlow Mattie Carroll Dora Critchlow Clara Alexander Nell and Dora Maude Critchlow Maurie Fielder Loretta Holstine Blanche Bush Helen Myers Jennie Burton Dorothy Myers

Ladies Circle of the GAR Meets in Court House AAR Room

The Ladies Circle of the GAR gathered in the AAR room of the court house at 2 pm Friday with President Jeanette Grissin presiding. Eight officers and 18 members answered roll call for a business meeting. The secretary and treasurer reported, delegates from the convention gave reports, then a ritual closing followed by readings, music, and songs honoring flag day.

The GAR AAR Court House Jeanette Grissin

Going Away Party Honoring Miss Betty Jo Ricks

A Thursday evening gathering celebrated Betty Jo Ricks with a guest list including Phyllis Hagel Betty Kempf Ruth Ann Madden Velma Ruggles Norma Scott Betty Ice Dolores Day Eileen Cole and Harriet Rose as attendees alongside the honoree.

Betty Jo Ricks Phyllis Hagel Betty Kempf Ruth Ann Madden Velma Ruggles Norma Scott Betty Ice Dolores Day Eileen Cole Harriet Rose Miss Ricks

Miller Flannery wedding announced in St Simons church

Mr and Mrs Jacob F Miller of Washington announce the marriage of their son Joseph Dale to Margaret Mary Flannery of Pittsburgh Pa on Monday June 24 at 8 oclock in St Simons church Their sister Mrs James McCann and Mrs Hugh Lyon of Indianapolis attended the funeral of their sister Mrs Alfred Gootee in Detroit

Jacob F. Miller Washington Joseph Dale Margaret Mary Flannery Pittsburgh St. Simons Church James McCann Hugh Lyon Indianapolis Detroit Alfred Gootee

Evansville Couple Visits Friends Here Yesterday

Mr and Mrs Robert Guillett of Evansville visited friends here yesterday.

Robert Guillett Evansville

Patty Riney Birthday Party Noted By Local Host

Mrs Joe Riney entertained a group of young people on Thursday from two to four in honor of her daughter Patty s tenth birthday. Games of bingo were played. Refreshments of cake ice cream candy and orangeade were served to Connie Weddler Violet Fleetwood Doris Ledgerwood Eleanor McBride Patty Armes Rita Summers Connard Remmel Betty Merry Johnnie Armes Bobby Chandler Shirley White Beverly Batchelor Quinavere Corn Dixie Lee Chandler Ruth Wiseman Nancy Byers Betty Gilley Janice Riney Betty Riney and the hostess Miss Patty Riney. Mrs Hallie Corn Mr Helen Armes and Miss Ella Vowell assisted in the hospitality. Patty received many nice and useful gifts.

Joe Riney Patty Connie Weddler Violet Fleetwood Doris Ledgerwood Eleanor McBride

Miss Webster graduates in New York fashion program

Miss Jo Ellen Webster of Odon was graduated from the Tobe Coburn School for Fashion Careers in New York City at a luncheon June 5 in the Waldorf Astoria. She will visit family in Octon before joining the 1946 executive training squad at G. Fox and Company in Hartford on July 16.

Jo Ellen Webdcer Odon Tobe- Coburn School New York City Seft Miss Webster Octon Earl T. Webster Jim G. Fox and Company Hartford Connecticut Kiefner-Graham

Mrs Byrd Endicott Visits Olney Family Guest

Mrs Byrd Endicott and children of Evaneville spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Gruff and their son Steve in Olney Illinois. Mrs Mary Borders also joins the gathering for the family visit, sharing time with local relatives.

Mrs O Conner Returns From Detroit After Funeral

Mrs John O Conner of Montgomery returned from Detroit after attending the funeral of Mrs Alfred T Gootee. She was accompanied by her nephew Tommy Mudd who is visiting her.

John O'Conner Montgomery Detroit Alfred T. Gootee Tommy Mudd

Local visitors and funeral attendance noted

H. E. McGinnas of Cincinnati transacted business and visited relatives in this city yesterday. Victor MiCanio returns from Terre Haute where he has been attending school. Mrs Frank Jackson L. B. Solliday Mrs. von Hiday and Mrs. Raymond Johnson motored to New Albany Friday to attend the funeral of Earl Jackson who passed away Tuesday night in New Albany hospital.

H. E. McGinnas Cincinnati Victor MiCanio Terre” Haute Ant Ey Frank Jackson Solliday von Hiday Raymond Johnson New Albany Earl Jackson New Albany Hospital

Day guests and visitors from Terre Haute and Minnesota

Mrs Day hosts her sister Mrs Farnum Anderson and Mr Anderson with their granddaughter Susan of Terre Haute. Cr G Cohen returned to California after visiting her brother M M McBride and family. En route home she visited friends in Milwaukee Minneapolis and Fargo North Dakota.

Mrs. W Ted) Day Mrs. Day Mrs Farnum Anderson Mr. Anderson Susan Terre Haute Cr. G. Cohen California M. M. McBride Milwaukee Minnesota Fargo

Troutman couple informed of son’s injuries in Vienna hospital

Mr and Mrs Fred Troutman of ebb report their son Pfc Bill Troutman was seriously hurt in a bus accident and is receiving medical care at a Vienna Germany hospital. The family awaits further word on his condition.

Fred Troutman Ebb Pfc Bill Troutie Vienna

Lefler Family Visit Planned This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harold Lefler and Mrs Frances Seneste will arrive Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Leffler.

Harold Lefler Frances Seneste Ira Leffler

Miss Mary Walsh Visit Noted In Fansville Thursday

Miss Mary Walsh visited Fansville on Thursday, engaging with local residents and touring key sites. The visit highlighted community ties and civic interest during her stop in the town.

Mary Walsh Fansville

Denver pool lifeguard mix unchanged after war end

Denver's lifeguard roster shows ten women and sixteen men. Curly Schlupp, recreation supervisor, says the women guards proved satisfactory during the war and will be hired again, keeping the guard system stable at the city pools and lakes.

Denver Colon Curly Schlupp

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Church—F Vents Strange-Colvin Honor Mrs. Strange Mrs. Colvin St. John Academy Young Ladies Sodality Isabella Crane Naval Ammunition Depot Rustic Tavern Jasper Shafer Freeman Lakes Monticello Ind Crane Helen Strange Ebien Colvin Albert Gallagher Tommy Corning Anna Fern Gallagher Cletus Colvin Arthur Russell Madonna Roy Colvin Matthew Cullivan Matthews Buford Strange Frank Kidwell Tere Strange Bramble James McCarthy St. Marys Hugh Smith Mildred Kinsley Sebring Music Store North Seventh Street Vincennes, Ind Paul Sebring Katie Wright Women OF the Moose Tiron Dee the Palace of Sweets East Main ST Ege Lanolin Pe Clm Lee F. B. Meeting Donald Stewart Mr. Stewart Jennie Dean Darlene Bate Darlene Bateman W. O. Bateman Taylor Combs, Jr Alameda, California Gordon Lawrence Paul Truitt Don’ Tolliver Carol ‘Tharp Virginia’ Woodruff Methodist ‘Hospital T. Charlies Smiley Alexandria Virginia Red Cross Corwin Kempf Wilbur Miller Billy Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin Iva Little Miss Margaret Little Louisville Frances Rodarmel Maxine Hunter Virginia Madden Ruth Scraper Marilyn Drew Central Christian Church Merim Indiana Ladies Circle OF Flannery-Miller Rosemary Kiefner Raymond Graham Sullivan Kiefner Roy J H. Kiefner Loogootee Westminster Presbyterian Church Petersburg News Barker Barrett William Allen Long Pond Barrett Anna Mitchell Biggs Bros Biggs South Walnut Street Lonnie Thomas Pike County Clay Township Jefferson Township Lockhart Township Logan Township Madison Township Marion Township Monroe Township Patoka Township Washington Township Winslow Spurgeon Gus Morton Ingle Disney Hill Mason Todd Fair Men‘s and Boys Hedden’s Beauty Shop State Bank TR aLea
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