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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

3

Marriage Licenses Registered in City and Nearby Areas

Joseph Dale Miller and Sangeet Way Soon? Lewis Poindexter aged 35 of Plainville to Ruth H. Bechtel aged 28 of Elnora. Floyd E. Trent aged 35 of city to Virginia Wilkey aged 2415 Jackson street.

Joseph Dale Miller City, Co Sangeet Lewis Poindexter Plainville Ruth H. Bechtel Elnora Floyd E. Trent North St City Virginia Wilkey Jackson Street

Heekin Graham Wedding at Hyde Park

The June wedding of Miss Jeanne Heekin and Robert C. Graham Jr. took place at St Marys Church Hyde Park. Bishop Behring presided as attendants wore blue and coral gowns. a breakfast followed at the Cincinnati Country Club. The couple plans a trip to New York and then Miami Beach before settling in Cincinnati.

Heekin-Graham Hyde Park Jeanne Heekin Daniel Heekin Cincinnati Robert C. Graham, Jr Robert C St. Mary's Church George J. Behring Graham New York Miami Beach Fla Washington Joseph Williams James Hayward Robert J. Hyatt Earle Kremp Phillip D Paul G Smiley S. Lino Jersey City

Edna Healy Weds James Jackson in Wayne Michigan

Edna Healy daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Healy marries James B Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Carl Jackson on June 22 at St Marys Catholic church Wayne Michigan. The couple plan to reside in Ypsilanti Michigan after a trip with reception at Mrs Ray Nolans home and guests include family from Indianapolis Wayne and Ypsilanti.

William A. Healy Edna James B. Jackson Ypsilanti Michigan St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wayne Ray Nolan Carl Jackson Washington Rosemary Healy Indianapolis James Jackson Mary Ann Jackson Carl Pollman John Cunningham Lawrence Cunningham Alvin Cunningham Judith Cunningham Austin Raney Loogootee

Golden Crown Temple Holds Regular Session

Golden Crown Temple 295 met in the K of P hall for a Tuesday night session. Mrs Lula Jones presided in ritual form. Initiation occurred for Mrs Bvy lan Southerland Mrs Cdr Hart and P M Vance. Applications were voted on and read. A flag day program led by Mildred Shaw Pearl Brown and Ruby Spitter closed the meeting, recounting American flag history to thirty six members.

Golden Crown Temple K. of P. Hall Lula Jones Bvylan Southerland Cdr.Hart P. M. Vance Mildred Shaw Pearl Brown Ruby Spitter

Birthday Party for Patricia Ann Honors Family Friends

Mrs. Helen Armey entertained her daughter Patricia Ann with a Friday night June 21 birthday party. Games produced prizes for John Armes Donel White Trudy Wetherell Janice Riney Patty Riney Betty Riney and Barbara Riney. Patricia received many gifts and light refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to guests including Carol Hill Rosetta Hil Larry Hendricks Shirley White Beverly Hodgesang Trudy Wetherell Janice Riney Betty Riney Conrad Remmel Barbara Riney Patty Riney Mrs Alma Riney Mr R N Yeager Mrs Gertrude Mrs Helen Armes Mr and Mrs Nelson Swann and the hostess Patricia Ann.

Helen Armey Patricia Ann John Armes Donel White Trudy Wetherell Janice Riney Patty Riney Betty Riney Barbara Riney Patricia Carol Hill Rosetta Hil Larry Hendricks Shirley White Beverly, Hodgesang

Health complaint of local man swells after meals

A Washington man describes feeling like a swollen balloon after meals. He reports gas, acid liquids, and hours of discomfort, claiming many locals share similar symptoms and praise relief.

Washington

Nalker Combes Vow Heard At Alameda Wedding

The wedding ceremony of Mr and Mrs Combs was witnessed by attendants including Marjorie, a close friend of the bride, and Arthur Nalker, the bridegrooms brother. A reception followed at the bride's parents home with many relatives and friends attending. The couple will reside in Alameda California where Mr Combs is employed.

Marjorie Arthur Nalker Grove Jerry Kay Betty Nalker Robert Kenny Walt Nalker Daugh- Ann Marjorie Mangin Earl Nalker Arthur Mate Robert English Kam Nalker Hugh Nalker Louis Nalker

Shower honors Mrs Alvin with games and gifts

A Friday evening shower at Mrs Gilbert Fields home honored Mrs Alvin formerly Eleanor Fields with Purdue ties. Guests included Mrs Hanley Madden and many Fields relatives plus Arlene Potts. Refreshments were served as prizes went to several attendees. The Sunday euchre club met at Mr and Mrs Chris Doyle with twelve games and several prize winners. next meeting set for July 7 with Mr and Mrs Herman Hagerty.

Gilbert Fields Alvin Purdue Eleanor Fields Hanley ‘Madden Robert Fields Arthur Fields Robert Ha Shirley Fields Phillis Purdue Aline Potts William Boyd Maudie Bejt Purdue Sam Purdue Phillis Burt Freddie Purdue Art Fields Shirley Fields Victor Roberts Dan Ivy Chick Merry Patsy Merry Hanley Madden Robert Hand Delbert Fitzgerald Alice Fields Margaret Fields Dorothy Fitzgerald Kathryn Billings Virginia Ennis Roberta Madden Hazel Horton Virgil Harris Ruth Steele Harold Ashby Harry Bush Arlene Potts Euchre Chris Doyle Thomas Aubert Tom Webber Maurice Bezy Lizzie Doyle Leo Doyle Jerry Bezy Walter Downey Edgar Hunter Thomas Auberry Herman Hagerty

Auberry Entertainment At Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Auberry hosted a day of games cards and outdoor sports at their Odor home for relatives and friends. Dinner noon meal served to Washington guests including Samuberry Lawrence Auberry Lamerrt Wichman Shepard Genevieve Auberry and other Auberry family members and children.

Auberry And Austin Auberry Odor Samuberry Lawrence Auber Louise Tommy Charles John Lamerrt Wm. Wichman Marilyn Jimmy Phillip

Betty Holbert hosts Judith Ann birthday party

Mrs. Betty Holbert celebrated her daughter Judith Ann's third birthday on Friday June 21 with help from Claudia Holbert. Guests included Judith Tow Jim Billie Sharon Carrico John Dennis Birch Mary Annette Linda Potts Muriel Walton of Montgomery and others. Judy received many gifts. Mr and Mrs John Baumert and family returned to Detroit after a week with relatives.

Betty Holbert Judith Ann

Birthday Party Honors Robert Butcher on Jersey Street

Mrs J C Butcher hosted a birthday party at her Jersey Street home honoring her son Robert. Guests played games and enjoyed ice cream and cake from a large white and green cake as gifts were presented to Robert and guests including Leroy Rodimel George Templin Gary Walker Donald Conley Charlotte and Marilyn Butcher.

J. C. Butcher Jersey Street Robert Leroy Rodimel George Templin Gary Walker Donald Conley Charlotte Marilyn Butcher

Connerley of Indianapolis Visits Parents at Home

Don Connerley of Indianapolis spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs R E Connerley.

Don Connerley Indianapolis R. E Connerley

Mrs Summers Returns Home After Visit in Wayne

Mrs Onis Summers returns to her Wayne Michigan home after a brief visit with her mother Mrs Joe Keller and other relatives.

Onis Summers Wayne, Michigan Joe Keller

Visitors and clergy gather for St Marys celebration

Melbourn Stone a St Meinards Seminary student visits with his mother Mrs Otto Stone in the city for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Leander Veale of Frankfort Kentucky depart after visiting S H Burton and others. Rev Ralph Doyle of Loogootee Rev John Finis of Jasper and Rev Paul Deery of Vincennes attend St Marys celebration at St Marys auditorium.

Melbourn Stone St. Meinards’ Seminiary Otto Stone Mrs. Guthrie Loogootee City Hnr Ralph Doyle John Finis Jasper Paul Deery Vincennes St. Mary's St. Mary’s Auditorium

Ladies of Vincennes Packing Co Meet for Supper

The Ladies of the Vincennes Packing Company gathered at the park Thursday evening for a fried chicken and ice cream supper. Attendees included Bea Williams Bertha Ellis Anna Ry Mary Morrison Julia Armes Mae Waggoner and many others. a meeting is planned next month in the factory for a covered dish dinner. Mr and Mrs Tom Dillon returned after visiting their son Ray Dillon in Evansville. others visited North Vernon and St Vincent’s Hospital nurse Betty June Haag was with her parents.

The Vincennes Packing Company the Park Bea Williams Bertha Ellis Annary Mary Morrison Julia Armes Mae Waggoner George Ross Lou Ross Genevieve Gegon Maryna Grannon Helen Rayman Sadie Rayman John Essig Clara Brummett Cora McClain Lois Nolley Mae Coleman Cora Grow Isole Sparks Frances Dillon Betty June Haag St. Vincent’s Hospital Mrs Firman Haag

Miss Dorothy Simpson Set for Lifeguard Post

Miss Dorothy Simpson returns from Massachusetts where she studied at Smith College and will take a life guard position at the local pool. Evansville visitor Elizabeth Dillon stays with Mary Louise McBride. Bob Brown of Indianapolis and Firman Rodarmel depart for a Florida trip for a week's vacation. Ted Zeimer family hosted by Julian Bowling with guests Sharron and Mr and Mrs. Zeimer.

Dorothy Simpson Massachusetts Smith College Elizabeth Dillon Evansville Mary Louise McBride Bob Brown Indianapolis Firman Rodarmel Florida Ted Zeimer Teddy Jr Eddie Julian Bowling Sharron Mer

Sunday Guests at Bang Cabin in Martin County

Mr and Mrs Frank Hurston and Mr and Mrs Charles Thorne and Mr and Mrs Jack Winston with children and Mr and Mrs Sam Boyd were Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs A A Bang at their cabin in Martin County.

Frank Hurston Charles Thorne Jack Winston Sam Boyd A. A. Bang Martin County

Miss Feagans and Miss Grannan Visit Louisville

Miss Eleanor Feagans and Miss Betty Grannan have traveled to Louisville to visit Mrs. Henry Stumpp Jr. They are staying several days and will tour local sites.

Eleanor Feagans Betty Grannan Louisville Henry Stumpp, Jr

Jasper Hosts Miss Schlechter and Miss Fleck Over Weekend

Miss Elaine Schlechter and Miss Fannie Fleck of Jasper were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Campton over the weekend.

Elaine Schlechter Fannie Fleck Jasper J. F. Campton

Purdue commencement honors Billy Hartsaman for B S in mechanical

Misses Evelyn Grube and Velma Stucky attended the exercises at Purdue University on Sunday where Billy Hartsaman received his B S degree in mechanical engineering.

Evelyn Grube Velma Stucky Purdue University Billy Hartsaman

Bonnie Williams Attends Women of the Moose Conference

Bonnie Williams returned home Sunday night after attending the Women of the Moose state conference in Ft Wayne last week. Mrs. Helen Junkin visited in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. White.

Elizabeth Johnson M. C. Brooks LaSalle, Ilinois Bonnie Williams Women of the Moose Ft. Wayne Helen Junkin Mrs. White

Nurse Barbara Rogers Visits Parents in Indianapolis

Miss Barbara Rogers, student nurse at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, spent the weekend visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rogers.

Barbara Rogers Methodist Hospital

Will Fitzgibbon Attends Indiana Democratic Convention

Will Fitzgibbon is in Indianapolis transacting business and attending the Democratic state convention.

Will Fitzgibbon Indianapolis

Hayes and Borders Visit Parents This Weekend

Bob Hayes and Harold Borders spend the weekend visiting their parents Mrs William Hayes and Mr and Mrs Palmer Borders.

Bob Hayes Si c Harold Borders William Hayes Parmer Borders

Mr and Mrs Birtle Swann Jr Vacationing in Willard Ohio

Mr and Mrs Birtle Swann Jr are spending their vacation at Willard Ohio with plans for relaxation and local excursions. The note records a private leisure trip and the couple's location as Willard in Ohio.

Mrs. Birtle Swann Jr Willard, Ohio

Feagans Family and Edna Wilson Visit Spring Mill Park

Mr and Mrs Ralph Feagans and children and Miss Edna Wilson spent Sunday in Spring Mill state park enjoying a family outing and outdoor recreation together.

Ralph Feagans Edna Wilson Spring Mill State Park

Notable attendees at national conventions in 1920s era era

J. P. Hagel attends the B. and O. Watch Inspector's Convention in Atlantic City. Mrs. C. P. Fox Mrs. Leonard Bartlett and daughter Beverly spent Saturday in Evansville. C. V. Rogers Walter Wallace Joe Gill and Harry Cates attend the Grocer's Convention in Chicago.

J. P. Hagel Atlantic City B. & O. Watch Inspector’s C. P. Fox Leonard Bartlett Beverly Evansville C. V. Rogers Walter Wallace Joe Gill Harry Cates The Grocer’s Chicago

Schiffli Family Attends Funeral in Garrett

Mr and Mrs Albert Schiffli and son Bob returned Sunday from Garrett where they attended the funeral of Mrs Schiffli s father.

Albert Schiffli Bob Garrett

Froom Family Visits Alhambra Relative Line

Mr and Mrs Harold Froom and daughters Barbara and Betty of Alhambra California visit Mrs Frooms grandmother Mrs George Emmerling and other relatives. Mrs Froom formerly Geraldine Emmerling is daughter of the late Austin C Emmerling and Lulu Morgan Emmerling former Washington residents.

Harold Froom Barbara Betty Alhambra California Froom George Emmerling Geraldine Emmerling Austin C. Emmerling Lulu Morgan Emmerling Washington

Bucknell Vet Delivers Unusual Late-Work Excuse

In Lewisburg on June 19 a Bucknell University student veteran offered a fresh reason for late submission. He said his baby accidentally knocked the finished theme into the bathtub, an explanation heard by Dr Allan G Halline, long a Bucknell instructor.

Allan G Halline Bucknell University

Roman poet Publius Nergilius Maro born in 70 B.C.

Ver gil notes Publius Nergilius Maro was not born a Roman citizen nor native to Rome yet remains the most intensely patriotic Latin writer. He embodies a true Roman spirit despite birthplace and status.

Publius Nergilius Maro Vergil Rome

W C T U Postpones Regular Meeting This Month

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces that its regular meeting has been postponed for this month.

Tri Kappa Initiation at Mrs Rang’s Home

Tri Kappa will hold a formal initiation at the home of Mrs Arthur Rang at two o'clock Tuesday.

Tri Kappa Arthur

Plainville W.S.C.S. Meeting Notice

Plainville W S C S meets Wednesday at 2 p m with Mrs Lou ise Heitbecker to discuss club matters and plan activities for the week.

Plainville W.S.C.S Plainville,w.s.c.s Louise Heitbecker

Job's Daughters Practice for Installation at Masonic Temple

Job's Daughters hold a practice for installation of old and new officers at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.

Job Masonic Temple

Polishing Breakthrough From Wire Cleaning Process

Pittsburgh researchers unveil an electro polishing method that could transform the silver industry. Dennis R. Turner, a young physicist, is credited with developing the novel technique.

Dennis R. Turner

British Railways Plans Restore War Damaged Woodlands

British Railways announces a reconstruction program to restore forests and woodlands in England destroyed by wartime bombing. The project has an estimated cost of 80 million dollars and aims to replant and rehabilitate affected areas across the country.

British Railways England

Birth announcement for Leighty baby in Whiting Indiana

Mr and Mrs Everett Sweet report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Leighty of Whiting Indiana The mother is the former Betty Sweet announced Saturday in the local birth notice

Everett Sweet Leighty Whiting, Indi Betty Sweet

Scooter Beats Auto in Russell Crash

A motor scooter and an automobile collided in Russell Kansas on June 24 causing estimated $25 damage to the auto. The incident involved a scooter rider and a vehicle operator, with police reporting the mishap and no serious injuries.

Scooter Bests Auto Russell Kans

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