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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1925

Page

5

Railroad Safety Rally Draws Flora Illinois Attendees

The Baltimore and Ohio Safety Department hosted an entertainment and safety rally for railroad employees and families at Flora High School Auditorium on Wednesday the 24th. C. G. Stevens opened the event with welcome remarks, and a violin solo by D. accompanied by Mrs. Green. Officials from the railroad shown present included Stevens, J. J. Herlihy, H. A. Rogers, D. L. Booth, C. H. Creage, H. Sry.

eThe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Audirium Flora Illinois C. G. Stevens D. In Green Washington Warton Stevens J.J. Herlihy Mas A. Rogers D.L. Booth Iite Ree C. H. Creage

Meeting Notes Fragment Reflects Partial Census of Participants

The readable text shows a fragmentary line about a three meeting or session and a reference to ration or distribution. No clear names, dates, or locations are evident. Further context is needed to identify participants or the event’s purpose.

Country Club Party Planned for June Night

Members of the country club and their wives will attend a June Night event hosted by Mrs. A A Rang and Mrs. George alongside Mrs. B O Burress. The list includes several invited wives, indicating a social gathering marking the club season.

Country Club Beith A. A. Rang George B. O. Burress

Thursday Afternoon Party At Mrs Shippom’s Home

Mrs J H McKinley and Mrs H H Webster hosted a Thursday afternoon party Tuesday in Mrs Shippom Nae tow aa white. The home was decorated with cut flowers. guests included Mrs Arthur Rogers Mrs Clay Creagers and Miss Cora Out of town guests included Mrs Shoma from Nashville and Mrs Robert Wilford of Ke-

J. H McKinley H. H. Webster Shippom Arthur Rogers Clay Creagers Cora Gugits Shoma Ome Rue Nashville Epn Robert Wilford

Weirs at her two tableast y afternoon and att the

Unable to determine a clear news item from the fragment. The readable text references two table events and an afternoon activity but lacks identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations to summarize accurately.

Weirs

Lodge notes include liens and meeting plans

The record notes business transacted about liens of the ant ig hela and officers for the next meeting. The lodge members plan a park picnic next Friday evening.

Social Evening At Vinecenties Avenue Home

A guest list for a social gathering at a home on Vinecenties Avenue includes Catherine Brewer Seal Hermadine Walsh Summers Helen Summers Deethie Jones Lorain Dearmin Ben Greenwell Pearl Scraper Tomsay Dr Charles Miles Otho Zinkan Bernat Nef Arthur O'Neill Lowell F Wright Harold Godfein Fred Massie. The entertainment featured games and refreshments including ice cream and cake.

Hom Vinecenties Avenue Toorgter En Rae Catherine Brewer Ae ‘Seal Hermadine Walsh Summers Helen Summers Detehie Jones Lorain Dearmin Ben Greenwell Pearl Scraper Tomsay Dr . Charlesharles’ Miles Otho Zinkan Bernat "Nef Arthur O'Neill Lowell Fan Ard Wright Herold Godfein Fred Massie

Surprise Birthday Party for Oscar Potts at West Fifteenth

Oscar Potts celebrated his nineteenth birthday Thursday evening at his West Fifteenth Street home. A party of friends gathered for dancing, music, and games with ice cream and cake. Guests included Heine Pride, Esta White, Marjorie Nolley, Pauline Gutsch, Elsie Hopper, Thelma Rutter, Iré Irwin, Wilma Beckers, Billie Krupp, Joe Seng, Bill Fullerton, Web Eastman, Charles Morgan, Joe Raney, Ted Wetherell, Cecil Dodan, Dale Menauer.

Oscar Potts West Fifteenth Pope Streets Billie Krupp Joe Seng Bill Fullerton Web Eastman Charles Morgan Joe Raney Ted Wetherell Cecil Dodaon Dale Menauer

Vincennes University Attendance Noted by Out-of-Town Students

Among the out-of-town students attending Vincennes University are Miss Anna Smith of Shoals Ind Donahue of Cannebut Walter Downey of Montgomery and Miss Carrie Hunter of Cannelburg.

Vincennes University Anna Smith Shoals Ind Donahue Cannelbut Walter Downey Montgomery Carrie Hunter Cannelburg

Reinhart-Strawn Marriage Announcement Detected

Misa Mabel Reinhart, daughter of Mr and Miss John Reinhart living northwest of Logootee, was married at 4 o'clock Wednesday after Shelby Strawh ged and J tns hart pita. of the "ridad Willim Grafton were the attendant.

Afternoon Meeting Called For Attendance At 1 30

Members are asked to attend an afternoon session at 1 30 o'clock. The notice directs attendance for a planned gathering with no further details provided.

Lucky Seven orchestra to play at erg park dance tonight

The Lucky Seven orchestra will provide music for a 4 dance at erg park this evening with the committee in charge hoping to entertain a large crowd from the city and surrounding towns. Admission is $2.50.

Mi Lucky Seven Ji Lucky Seven Orchestra Park Mie Mittee Nga Washington

Local Social Guests Attend Event From Indianapolis

Marie Zollars Norm f jerdan Mrs Lester Com nerly the tor and guest Miss Mildred Akers arrive from Indianapolis for the gathering.

Marie Zollars Norm F Jerdan Lester Comnerly The Tor Mildred Akers Indianapolis

Social Roundup of Visits and Meetings

A jumble of names visits and travels appears with residents and friends from Petersburg Winona Terre Haute St Louis Cincinnati and Odon among them Mr and Mrs C C Williams, Mrs Ethel West, Miss Bord Freed, Rev and Mrs Smiley, and Joe Rudolph visiting for business and social engagements.

C. C. Williams Joh, Mies Ethel West Mrs. Boyle Terre Haute Eat Springs Shoals Arnold Conrad Oe Mort Simgpaona Mason Khaaod Eli St. Louis M Hag Ns Cinernati Ane Joe

Local Clerk Moves to Minneapolis Insurance Firm

A clerk from the local office has transferred to Minneapolis to join an insurance company. The move signals organizational realignment and potential personnel shifts within the agency.

Minneapolis

Gleason I Wilson Visiting Elmore Township Parents

Gleason I. Wilson is four years old and spending a few days in Elmore township with his parents, enjoying time with family and familiar surroundings.

Gleason I. Wilson Elmore Township

Wilford Family Reunion Returns to Kewanee

The Williams family and relatives attended a reunion then traveled back to Kewanee Illinois after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Webster. Junior and Mrs. Robert Wilford with Bobby and Billy were part of the group.

Local Social Notes Highlight Indiana Visits and Travel

Mrs Hubbard returns to Indianapolis after visiting Mr and Mrs J H Shipp. H H Lynch and Marjorie Joe of Mt Carmel Ill visit Mr and Mrs J Thompson. Dr A A Rang and Barbara and Bobby plan two week Lake Wawa trip. Knox county rural education conference attendees listed. Neal O K and family visit Vincennes then return. Cecilia Walters returns from Vincennes to attend Gibanit high school event.

Its. H. H. Lynch I Marjorie Joe Mt. Carmel, Jil Mrs.j. Thompson Cecilia Walters Vincennes Helen A Joseph Walters

Actions of Nat. Guard Officers Debate Arrest Power

Indiana National Guard Adjutant Kerschner defended looser arrest power for officers to keep drill morale from collapse. He argued a 1923 law repeal undermines earlier imprisonments, amid State Senator Harrison’s demand for investigation into officer actions and authority.

Erschner Indiana National Guard Kerschner Kershner Harrison Eeris Jackson Harrison Hue

Preaching at Maysville Church Sunday Morning

Rev. C. P. Hurt will lead the Maysville church service at 10 30 Sunday with preaching and a business meeting to follow Members are urged to attend and be present Prior to the service a successful time is expected for Bethel and Maysville communities through this gathering

Maysville Bethel C. P. Hurt

Johnson burial details at Christ church and Oak Grove

The body of James Johnson, who died in East St Louis, arrived in Washington on Wednesday night by the B and O line and was taken to his sister Mrs Margaret Braun's home at 302 East. The funeral services were held this afternoon at Christ Church and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

James Johnson E. St. Louis Washington Raillé Margaret Braun Christ Church Oak Grove

Increase Capital Stock in Old State of Qwengville

Indianapolis June 26 The Old State of Qwengville filed a notice of increasing its capital stock from $30,000 to $0,000 with the secretary of state.

Indianapolis Qwengville

Perkins brothers visit and report better wheat in two runs

Calvin and Alvin Perkins of Boonville visited Thomas Montgomery this week. They operate a threshing outfit and laid out their runs in Davies and Knox counties. They say wheat on two long-time runs is better this year. They plan breeding around Tuesday or Wednesday, near Madison township resident Amaret R. Lamb, 25, a young farmer.

Calvin Alvin Perkins Boonville Thomas Montgomery Daviess Knox

Plainville Items Mention Local Moves and Funeral

Bedford residents Curtis Guthriel and family attended the funeral of Thomas Parham in the Christian church. Others visiting or traveling include Norma Singer from Worthington, Alma Daugherty, Earl McWilliams for a business trip to Indianapolis, Joe Daugherty and family from Washington, Opa Daffern visiting from Terre Haute, and Charles Reynolds with a Sunday visit to Edwardsport. Thomas Parham was buried in Elnora cemetery after services Tuesday.

Curtis Guthriel Bedford Thomas Parham Norma Singer Worthington Alma Daugherty Earl McWilliams Indianapolis Joe Daugherty Washington Opa Daffern Terre Haute Charles Reynolds Edwardsport C. B. Strange Allison

Two Killed in Greek Revolution Dispatch

A Athens dispatch reports total casualties from yesterday's Greek revolution as two killed and twenty wounded. The brief tally confirms low loss of life amid continuing unrest.

London Athens Greece

Arizona Quota Reached in Legion Fund Drive

Indianapolis June 26 James A Brain national commander of the American Legion announced that Arizona has completed its quota in the nationals five million dollar endowment fund drive for veterans and orphans.

Arizona Indianapolis James A. Brain The American Legion Legion Drive Force

Stranger Held After Story Told by Boy

McClean 2 home and his wife, Indiana polists and searchers follow a tip from a 10 year old boy about mistreatment along the West Bade cut-off. The man was found on the road and held until the Shoals sheriff arrived. McClellan, 58, bound over to circuit court.

McClean Jatt Fast Shoals McClellan

Wallace Won Honors in Indiana University Year Book

Byron F. Wallace of Washington is listed in the Arbutus year book as winning honors during his Indiana University career. The volume notes he was part of the cross country squad and served as captain during the recent commencement exercises attended by about 900 members at the state university.

Wallace Indiana University Byron F. Wallace Washington Alges

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