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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
2
Entry shows a Washington Indiana post office notation for transportation through the mails as second class matter. Includes telephone numbers 40 and a routing instruction 1814 W for contact if no answer, recorded under postal service procedures.
A public column quotes a letter by Donald Bugbee of Indianapolis describing a serviceman wounded overseas. The author, identified as a war wife and mother, urges universal prayer for courage and endurance to see the war through and to honor those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. The piece frames prayer as the home front duty and invokes Christian ideals.
The Sunset club met at Hi wanis Cabin for a covered dish dinner with hostesses Mrs Ww A Jane bedi ston. Mrs Chas Connaughton presided. A tribute to Our Flag by Mrs Evans followed by pledge and monthly gang. Dress making lesson by Mrs Lewis. Roll call response was a rose. Hostesses led a mock wedding and a guest, Mrs Ed Cosby, attended among many members listed.
Indianapolis June 27 Gov Henry F Schricker announced the re appointment today of four members of the board of trustees of Indiana University They are Frank E Allen superintendent of public schools South Bend Paul Seltus Bloomington publisher William A Kunkel Fort Wayne publisher and John S Hastings Washington attorney Also noted a large increase in War Bond purchases by citizens, 17 times more in 1948 than 1940.
The Friendly Circle Home Club gathered June 21 at the home of Leonard Dougherty. Members and guests sang the flag and month’s song, discussed the creed, and heard a talk by Maj i Elle Hinkie. Nurs et Rhymes secretary and Virginia Osmon provided reports. A white elephant sale and refreshments followed with many Mesdames and Miss Alice Petty among the attendees.
On Thursday June 22 the group met at Mrs. Lafe Wick's home for an all meeting with dinner then a short business session led by Mrs. Minnie Stephenson. Mrs. Luther Steele gave the lesson titled Making house dresses in wartime. The flower fund contest was judged by Mrs. Luther Steele and T. E. Tremper. Attendees included guests Virgil Kyser of Seymour Betty Swann Larry and Lee-Ann Héné and members Willing Workers H. Eme o.
Parcels of names and events appear from a local community page. The Priscilla club meets at Mrs. Hobart Best with flag salute H. E. creed and a song history. Liberty Barr club gathers with songs and a planned July meeting at Mrs. Bernard Quilliam. Friendly Twelve club hosts Ruth Chestnut, shares a summer salad recipe, piano solos, readings, and social hour.
In a tense courtroom scene Ellery Queen contends a juror was influenced as Patricia Wright grapples with scandal. Judge Newbold orders a mistrial, while Bradford weighs corrupting a juror and Nora faces an uncertain future after the arrest. The Wrightsville case continues amid personal pressures and legal drama.
A fragmentary column recalls a June 4-H meeting with demonstrations by La Mae Graham and a song leader, lists hostesses and attendees, and notes upcoming covered-dish and school events at the Kiwanis cabin and Home Economics room. A Victory Winners gathering at Alfordsville high school is also mentioned with pledges and thanked leaders.
Lafayette Ind June 26 The Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station reports a quick test for mint oil content. The test shows oil increases with plant growth to a point then declines, eliminating wasteful harvest timing. When oil is 45 percent free menthol the mint yields maximum oil.
Daviess County report details Sunshine Corner 4-H June 22 meeting with reports, photos, refreshments. Steele Two Boys 4-H met June 20. John Dyer presided. program included United States pledge and 4-H flag, discussion, and a talk on the Round-Up by Robert Chattin. Refreshments for 21 members, two leaders, and guest Jack Myers. July 4 talk planned by Jack Haskins on wheat and Gene Eaton on corn. West End Busy Bee 4-H met June 23 at the high school. Joyce Falk presided. program managed by Donald Gines included songs by Marshall Moore, a poem by Shirley Hubbs, a duet by Falk and Moore, recreation, and refreshments. Friday June 30.
The fifth meeting of the S W Barr Boosters 4 H club featured an all day picnic at Wilma Doyle's home. Reports on Hh Round-Up were presented by Wilma Doyle, Marie Kinnaman and Alice Summers. The evening closed with swimming. Thosén.
John Thomas Webb arrived at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan on June 17 and was found to have four teeth. He is the son of City Fireman George Webb and Mrs. Webb of 523 East Washington Street.
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