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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

6

Wedding of Mildred Pitchford to Donald Baird

Mr and Mrs Ralph I Burris visited relatives and attended the wedding of Mrs Burris's cousin Mildred Pitchford to Donald Baird of Jamaica Ill. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs ey Pitchford, in front of friends and relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rogers George utham and Mary and Mrs Harry Gruelle.

Ralph I. Burris Orson Rogers George Pegate Utham Mary Harry Gruelle

Visitors flock to Washington golf course over weekend

A weekend registration at the Washington golf course drew many out of town visitors. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Welsh and Miss Mary Welsh of Vincennes, H. B. Britton of St. Louis, Jack Western, James Haffey, Claud Pond and S. D. Jones of Vincennes, and several others from Evansville Jasper Indianapolis and Terre Haute.

Washington Golf Course Matthew Welsh Mias Mary Welsh Vincennes H. B. Britton St. Louis Jack Western James Haffey Claud Pond S. D. Jones Glen Verplane Evansville J. J. Grate Petersburg Frank Haga Vernon Paul Ballard William Evans Charles Hursh Harriet Scales Winslow Jack Williams Grester Spradlin Jasper K. A. Dunbar Charles Ballard C. W. Enkoff Loretta McCrisaken Indianapolis A. D. Menke Ernest Killion Terre Haute George F. Kepner Oakland City Dick Doody Mr. Horian Louisville George Carroll E. Earl Allen Bernard Wilson Palestine, Ill Fen Reed Roland Weaver Palestine

Visitors pack skeet field as scores near perfect

A large crowd of local and out of town visitors attended the skeet shoot at the local field yesterday. Many praised the new fields and the high scores with several 49 out of 50. Steward Stevens of Vincennes posted 24 of 25, while F Winterbottom and others tied at 23 of 25. William Roberson donated deer antlers for the clubhouse as officials note 500 are being reared by the club this year.

Mr. Sharpless Steward Stevens Vincennes F. Winterbottom C. Beatties M. Kern R. Hill William Roberson

Major setback for Roosevelt and silver price clash

A fragmented report notes a Senate vote of 48 to 30 amid a struggle involving Senator Amun, Glass and Colorado figures. The government price seemingly moves to 77.51 cents per ounce for domestic silver, higher than the Treasury estimate of 64.64 cents.

Two Killed in Crash of Cars Near Peru Indiana

Indianapolis news reports two dead in a mobile crash twelve miles north of Peru. Kingsley, Iron Chamber of Commerce manager and war veteran, died in the wreck on Road 31. Mrs Helen Dilis of Huntington died later in a Peru hospital. Thomas G Wilson, Marion National Bank president, injured, and Arthur Case of Marion, a retired manufacturer, also hurt.

Indianapolis Peru Indiana I Kingsley Iron Chamber of Commerce Helen Dilis Huntington Thomas G. Wilson Marion’ National Bank Arthur Case Marion Cilla Wa Vican Hleain William

Convention Highlights Continued From Page One

Arches filled with worship as convention visitors gathered. A remark about doubt and dirt echoed in discussions, reflecting the day’s tension.

Traffic Officials Golf Outing Held by Indiana Association

Representatives of the Killion Express Company attended a Saturday golf outing of the Indiana Association at the Jasper Country Club. Several participated in the tournament with John Simpson winning two. Yesterday the group visited Washington and played golf at OC Somer, joined by C. W. Voorhees and Wm. G. Voorhees of St. Louis, O. C. Banks, Edward J. and Herbert Euless of Louis.

Killion Express Company Indianaific Association Jaspe Country Club John Simpson Washington OC Somer C. W Wm. G. Voorhees St. Louis O. C. Banks Edward J Herbert Euless Louis

Townsend Club Roster Spotted In Jogger’s Short Message

Townsend clubs of Wash state appear in a fragmented OCR note. The unreadable text shows names and places without clear actions or dates. Further readable lines may reveal the club’s events or membership details.

Gene Klier Wins Local Contest In Theater Event

Gene Klier easily wins a local contest at the municipal scene awards. He earns a handsome swimming trophy from Perel Jewelry Store a pair of Las Tex swimsuits from Crawford's Men's Store and a two month theater pass. Other contestants receive two passes to Tarzan Finds A Son.

Perel Crawford's Aha Tarzan

New Bethe Society Hosts “Bad Taste” Party at Critchlow Home

The Newel C. E. enjoyed a "bad taste" party at Clara and Lloyd Critchlow's home. John Tooley won the "bad taste" prize. Refreshments, cookies, and treats were served by Ruth Q Brye, Arnold, Viola Burch, Jessie Too.

BETHE Newel C. E Clara Lloyd Critchlow John ‘Tooley Burch Ruth Q’bryé Ank Arnold Ftater Cessi Viola Burch Blow Hep Jessie Too

Picnic Park Guests Enjoy Sunday Outing

A fragment notes Rev Maurice Huseman of Rodimel Margie Bea Schonberger and Edward M Kan of Indian aapolis missing vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Zinkan on Center Street during a day at the park.

Uality Maurice Huseman Rodimel Margie Bea Schonberger Mar- Te Edward M. Kan Indianaapolis Joe Zinkan Center Street

Police seize stray white sow at Barnett's

Chief of Police Pete Johnson said night officers near Sixth and Bedford found a stray white sow. The animal was taken to Barnett barn and will be kept until its owner appears.

Pete Johnson Night Force Sixth Bedford Road Barnett Barn

Joe Kidwell Confined To Home In Slowed Work Week

Joe Kidwell, an employee of the composing room at The Democrat, is confined to his home due to illness and will be unable to return to his labors for a week or more.

Joe Kidwell the Democrat

Pythians to Meet This Evening

Pythians Lodge No 118 will confer the rank and degree this evening. Members are urged to attend and participate in the meeting as scheduled.

Pythagore

Conservation clubs report 507 ponds and large increases

Indianapolis figures show 219 conservation clubs with a total of 507 ponds covering a broad area. Simmons notes facilities this year surpass last year, with more than 7,000,000 game produced in club lakes and streams.

Indianapolis Ind Diana Simmons

Two Suspects Sought in Cindy Theft at Club

Cincinnati June robbery report says two men snatched between 9000 and 11000 from a steel money cabinet at Beverly Hills country club while carrying a woman bookkeeper. They fled in an automobile. Mrs. eerine Easton referenced in brief account.

Cincinnati Swan Beverly Hills Country Club Eerine Easton

Livestock Market Prices Reported For Cattle Vealers And Lamb

A fragmentary price list shows ranges for cattle vealers and lambs with dollar figures per hundredweight. Reported values include steer and heifer prices around 7.15 to 9.35 and vealers near 5 to 6, with bulk buys and market shifts indicated at several lines.

Market Report: Hogs Cattle Calves Prices Mixed

Market notes show hogs 10 cents higher with 160 to 250 pound buyers at 4.20 to 4.25 per pound while 275 to 300 pound hogs fetch around 6.95 to 7.20. Sows and bulls quoted, cattle and calves steady to higher, lambs from 5 to 10.50 with light weights around 1 to 3 dollars.

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