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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
1
Public notice fragment shows address 111-118 North East Third St at Cajataten and a contact number 1314-W with instruction to call if no answer. No clear event or action stated.
Odon Indiana June 23 word reached that John E Baker former Odon resident and DePauw University graduate has been named superintendent of Griffith Indiana schools for two years at 3800 first year and 4000 second year. He has taught in several cities and is married with two daughters. Local social notes mention visits among families in Odon Jasonville Baltimore and Pine Village and a library meeting of the M I C to discuss next years work.
Indiana tonight features Swing Fever with Kay Kyser and his orchestra plus short subjects and news reel with shows at 7:00 and 9:00. Saturday adds Raiders of Sunset Pass The Scarlet Claw with Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes Tiger Woman serial cartoon and news reel with continuous 2:00 p.m. shows. SPV lists Range Busters Two-Fisted Justice Lady in the Death House with Jean Parker two reel comedy added shows 6:00 8:00 and 10:00 tonight and continuous Saturday from 2:00.
An early dawn inspection on a city avenue uncovered a smashed window and a suspect, 23-year-old William Boucher, later identified by officers in a lineup. Authorities recovered a quantity of trinkets including an alarm clock from his pockets.
A long courtroom interrogation features Ellery Queen detailing Mr. Haight and Lola Wright in a poisoning investigation, confirming the lack of a poison in cocktails and the defendant's proximity. The page also carries a church notice detailing Sunday services, revival events, and an evangelist’s visit with healing services.
The article notes 10:00 a m Bible school at Mt Nebo and union vesper services on the Presbyterian church lawn at 6 30 p m Sunday. Rev R H Parker of Central Christian church preaches on The Bonds of Friendship urging all Christians to worship together in peace amid world tensions.
Reverend Robert Maas and Paul Hunter lead Sunday School at 10:00 A M with sermon at 11:00 A M and union service at 11:30 A M The Children's Day Exercises are set for 8:00 P M A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and enjoy the evening with us
VanTrees and N. Ww. ist R. H. Parker, minister, announces church services with a 9:15 am Sunday school and 10:30 am worship. Sermon titled The Exacting Finalities of Gospel. Despite heat and fatigue, parishioners urged to attend service and support soldiers seeking rest and relief.
George N. Wilson, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service follows in the afternoon. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The notice lists Wednesday evening services at 7 45 and Sunday school at 9 30. Real room open Thursday afternoon 2 to 5. Public invited to attend services and use reading room. Christian Science lesson sermon referenced for all Churches of Christ. June 25 Golden Text calls to walk humbly.
The service references Isaiah 2 5 calling followers to walk in the light of the Lord and includes excerpts from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It notes Jesus demonstrated Christian Science healing and that the power must be spiritually discerned and demonstrated according to Christ's command.
Harry O Eisner minister 9 30 Sunday school with Flavian Myers superintendent No worship this church Sunday join other churches 6 30 Union Vesper Services on the Presbyterian church lawn Rev R H Parker Central Christian church preacher Rev H Nathar Frederick presiding Prayer and praise Wednesday 7 30 led by J M Cummings Go to church Sunday
Walter Hand pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Mrs Byron Haskins hosts a practice for the Children's Day program at 11:00 a m. The 7:30 Young People meeting precedes an 8:00 p m Children’s Day program. Prayer meeting is at 8:00 p m Wednesday.
Kenneth P. Angle pastor at New Bethel. Bible School 10 am led by Chester Cornett. Young People 7 30 pm. Evangelistic services 8 15 pm outdoors if weather permits. Midweek prayer and praise Thursday 8 pm. Montgomery Bible School 9 30 am led by Lewis Wuertz. Bible study 8 pm bring Bibles. Prayer and praise Wednesday 8 pm. Valentine Brummitt captains tract team.
Outreach notes invite participation in tract distribution led by Mr Brummitt. Morning worship at 10 a m with Franklin Bauer superintendent. Young People's meetings at 8 p m. Conference year near end. Rev Grover Krieg and Rev Waldo Oliphant from Pike County will attend. Special singers invited. Lord's Supper at morning, baptizing at eve. Basket dinner at noon.
The Stone Church holds 10:80 a.m. worship with sermon Outward Bound and an 6:39 p.m. vesper on the church lawn led by Rev. R. H. Parker. Sunday School under A. Z. Coppe at 9:80 a.m. Youth Choir meets Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Women’s Missionary Society Friday 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. A. B. McCoy. Follow footsteps of forefathers to church.
The fragment lists Mt Olive church items including C P Goegge 4 school at 9 30 and King Kristian Endeavor at 6 30 with an 7 45 service and prayer meeting every Sunday in this period text.
United Brethren announces next Sunday as new members day with a torching service for those who joined during the conference year. Roll call of new members, Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 sermon Christ's Answer to Our Problems, union vesper 6 30 to 7 30, Young People's Union 7 30, mid week service Wednesday 7 30, Ladies Aid all day Thursday.
Rev Ryburt Ray leads Church of Christ East First and Hefron in tent services due to remodeling. Morning service at 9, evening at 7:30, Bible reading at 10, sermon by John M Flick on Why People Fail in the Christian Life. Young Peoples meeting 7:30 with Jean Kinnaman, Luke study continues. Congregational singing at all services.
Leslie Milan assistant minister notes the lesson titled The Power of Simple Living centered on Dare to be Daniel and stand alone. Attendance fell to 258 last Sunday with a goal of 300 in the basement as the church invites participation. Thought for the day included.
A religious message asserts that God cannot save you from your sins but can save you from them, delivering a call to repentance. The fragment emphasizes salvation through spiritual means rather than personal merit.
Minister Harry McFadden begins a series on the Parables of Jesus with 930 devotionals and 830 Sunday services. July 10 county Men's Fellowship meeting. patriotic Sunday planned next Lord's Day. Local visits include Granville Gabhart, Claud Fitch, Mary Lottes, Sharon, and others. Community happenings span camping at Camp Atterbury bound Aaron Hensley to Evansville visitors and a birth announcement for Gwin Rudolph. The Kings Herald Band met at Pauline Canolry’s home.
John Gregory of Cannelburg visits with son Chester Gregory and family. Chester and Mrs Gregory host a Sunday chicken supper with guests Clara Cannelburg Bert Auberry and the Gregory daughters Lillian Lola Becky Stella Patsy. Additional notices list visits by Dee Ferguson Evansville and others.
Britain's famed Lawrence of Arabia was rejected for front line service in World War I because of an empty and short stature. The landing of the great Siberian meteor in 1908 affected weather instruments all over Europe.
A crippled carrier pigeon has retired from active duty in the Johnstown communications field to become mascot of Johns Inclined Plane railway. The bird appeared at the Inclined Plane several days ago and has perched atop one ear as it travels up and down the 900 foot runway.
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