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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

5

Dance at Moose Hall Saturday Night

The event lists a social dance at Moose Hall on Saturday night with proceeds aiding the public’s. This compact notice notes the venue and timing for community attendance.

Church Service Led by Rev. C. P. Hurt Pastor

The AM minister delivers a report on church work as officers present quarterly updates. A real service is held with Rev. C. P. Hurt, pastor, presiding and inviting attendance for the day. The fragment hints at church activities and pastoral leadership.

Stellar Lori C. P. Hurt

Euchre Friday under Knights of St John auspices

A euchre party will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Cabel home under the auspices of the Ladies and the Knights of St John. Prizes were awarded to several players.

Knights of St. John

Brownstown Party Honors Mobile Guest and Local Hosts

Mary Reynolds of Loogootee joined a Brownstown gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Barnes in honor of Miss Ruth from Mobile Alabama who is visiting Mrs Barnes. Miss Ave Lory of Charleston West Virginia and Miss George Gunder also attended with other local guests.

Mary Reynolds Loogootee Georgia Gudget Brownstown Nm Barnes Ruth Mobile Alabama Barnes Ave Lory Charleston West Virpints Y Rem Ben Kieffer George Gunder

Social Friday Night at Moose Hall Event

A social will be held Friday night at the Moose hall by members of the Moose and the Mooseheart Legion. The mixed program includes music readings and speakings and will be open to the public.

Moose Hall The Moose Mooseheart Legion

Bridge Club Hosts Casual Games on McCormick Avenue

Members gather for a bridge afternoon at an ome on McCormick Avenue with Mrs. Herman Bean and Mrs. John Moe among those present. The potluck refreshments praised, as Mrs. Ralph presided over the event and described the friendly games.

Bridge Club Ome McCormick Avenue Ave Sco Ipeaberebey Petees Herman Bean John Moe Ralph

Neighborhood groups plan joint pie supper at city hall

Members of the Modern Woodmen Space and Ra us Neighbors lodge formed a committee at City Hall on Wednesday to organize a joint pie sale event. The date, set for mid July, was decided last Sunday and the event will be open to the public with a committee including Del Long, Smith, and George Gillette among others.

Woodmer Ra Us Neighbors Smith Bent Dellie George Giltt

Collision pins truck against stand injuring two in Plevna

A two vehicle collision near Plevna northeast of Kekomo killed one person and seriously injured two others. The impact pinned a passenger against a nearby truck stand as bystanders watched the wreckage unfold this evening.

Kekomo Hamilton Wats Plevna

Pocahontas Elect Officers and Circuit Meeting at Maysville

The report notes a joint Sunday School in Maysville at 10:30 led by four teachers, a. dinner served afterward at the church, and a First District League cabinet meeting to select officers for the new year. A river baptism service follows. Pocahontas lodge met to elect officers including Marian Wilson, Lucy Jackson, Mrs. Ella Davey, and Roy Smith.

Washington Maysville Suh Odring 1Rth League Pocahontas Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Marian Wilson Winotta Lucy Jackson Ella Davey Powotan Roy Smith

Marriage At Terre Haute Surprise To Washington Friends

Miss Violet Jackson wed Timothy J. Ash in Terre Haute on June 2 with Rev A K Mahoney officiating. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson of Abraw road in Terre Haute and is well known in Washington. He is the son of Henry Ash of Eden street and has wide acquaintance here. The couple will reside in Washington where Ash works in the office of the E J and T H railroad.

Terre Haute Washington Violet Jackson Timothy J. Ash A. K. Mahoney M. EB Uride William Jackson Abraw Road Henry Ash Eden Street Mrs. Ash Ash E. J. & T. H. Railroad Graye

Pollyann Sewing Circle Meets in Plainville Evening

The Pollyann Sewing Circle of Plainville was entertained Tuesday evening by Wilma Joyce Winklepleck at her grandmother Mrs Myrtle Burroughs home. Members present included Virginia Harstine Marjorie Sue Killion Flossie McBride Ruth Mc Bride Myrl Risley Juanita Sawyer Joy Clinton attended as guests. Light refreshments were served.

Favian Circle Pollyann Sewing Circle Plainville Wilma Joyce Winklepleck Myrtle Burroughs Virginia Harstine Marjorie Sue Killion Flossie McBride Ruth McBride Myrl Risley Juanita Sawyer Joy Clinton

Ladies of Wesley Memorial Church Chicken Dinner

The Wesley Memorial Church will host a chicken dinner this Friday. The church is located at West Bleventh and McCormick Avenue.

Ladies of the ‘Wesley Memorial Church West Bleventh McCormick Avenue

St Michael's Church Social Planned for June 20

St Michael's Church North Montgomery will host a lawn social on Tuesday night June 20 with the congregation in charge and the public invited to attend.

St. Michael's ‘Church St. . Michael's Ehurch North Montgomery Roy

Sewing Circle Fifth Ward Meeting Notice

Mrs George Grove announces a sewing circle in the Fifth Ward with Priday after noon at 2 o’clock. All residents named Bets are requested to be present.

George Grove Priday

Miss ieee Party at Ber Hes on West Walnut

Grannan hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at Ber Hes on West Walnut Street featuring games contests and amusements. Prizes went to Jean Wade Mildred Bowling and a person named Tico. Refreshments followed with attendees including Marie Al ford Lai Lucile Dosch Evelyn Klier Mary Colsgrove Rose Drew Eva Kidwell Catherine Brewer June Hays Ada Catrico May Lundergan Mildrew Brewer Helen Odum Mary McEvilly and Mildred Bowling.

Ieee Grannan Ber Hes West Walnut Street Jean Wade Mildred Bowling Marie Alford Lai Lucile Dosch Evelyn Klier Mary Colsgrove Rose Drew Eva Kidwell Catherine Brewer June Hays Ada Catrico May Lundergan a _Mildrew Brewer

Fragmented OCR bares social gathering notes and names

The readable fragments describe a social gathering with many attendees including Dave Ab Bernice Ettie Moore Helen Jones Mildred Akers and several others. Mentions of neighbors, friends, and local figures hint at a casual get together and reminiscences of old connections among community members.

Ivobmente Dave Ab Bernice Ettie Moore Helen Jonnes Mildred Akers Bernard Otho Zinkin Hs Clyd Leemasterg

World traveler to speak at local church service

The visiting world traveler Mr. Sapp from Husampee Indiana will address a church gathering at its focal church next year. The speaker, described as an attorney and gifted orator, is invited to share insights during a celebrated era. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the occasion.

Europe Viet America Washington Sapp Husampee

Governor Demands Action on Guard Abuse Laws

Fragmentary notes from June 26 recount Governor Jackson pressing for tighter oversight of National Guard activities. The text mentions warrants, trial issues, and alleged abuses by officers. It also references the 1923 law and a letter to the governor seeking reforms and clarity on guard authority and conduct.

Jackson Awae R Btake Allon Paly Harrison Dethtion Betaken En- Gaal

Late recording left by Onette hints at value estimate

A fragment notes an unspecified recording attributed to Onette and mentions a value estimate of 39 dollars. The fragment is incomplete but implies a valuation associated with the individual Onette and a recording.

Onette

Airplanes Pass Over Northeast Morning Throng

A morning report notes planes passing over the northeast at about 7 15. The machines are described as unidentified and not clearly known. Gens Church sits near the adjoining area as a reference point in the sparse description.

Counties Stand Ready for Vigilante Bandit Hunt

Indianapolis June 25 Thirty nine Indiana counties report vigilante committees and plans to organize the remainder under Col. Clarence Wysong of the Indian National Guard. Wysong, directed by Gov. Jackson, to mobilize armed groups. officers to patrol towns with revolvers and bank guards. The drive seeks to protect banks, businesses, and schools as communities prepare for a statewide crackdown on bandits.

Indianapolis Bankers’ Associat Greee Clarence Wysong Indian National Guard Wysong Jackson

Property Divided Among the Children

The last will of Laura J. Franklin, filed for probate by J. E. Pershing, settles one sixth to each of five children after debts, with another one sixth placed in trust for Susan A. Franklin for the life of infant Cora Melba Johnson. The will dated August 14, 1900, names witnesses John M. VanTrees and gdrain amersly.

Laura J. Franklin J.E. Pershing John M. VanTrees Cora Melba Johnson Cora H. Johnson Joseph D. Franklin Charity J. VanTrees Mary Elizabeth Taylor Susay A. Franklin Estella

Fragmentary note on community trustees and county examples

A partial OCR fragment discusses a trustee and community guidance. It mentions Tennessee supplies and schools in Alldn Marion and Grant counties as examples, but the text is garbled and lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Marion Grant

Held for attempted attack on young girl in South Bend

South Bend police charged Charles Day, 49, with attempted attack on Norma Karsch, the daughter of a local policeman. As the girl slept, a man forced a window, lifted her from bed, and tried to carry her away before escaping after her screams. Day was arrested and identified by the girl.

South Bend Ind Chas. Day Norma Karsch Day

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