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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1944

Page

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Colberts Establish Home in Vincennes After Arkansas Wedding

Mr and Mrs Eugene Colbert settle in Vincennes after their marriage last week in Arkansas. Mrs Colbert, formerly Dora Winkler, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Winkler of Vincennes. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Grover Colbert of Washington. Mrs Colbert has worked for Merit Shoe in Washington for a year.

Eugene Colbert Vincennes Arkansas Colbert Dora Winkler Elmer Winkler Grover Colbert Washington The Merit Shoe Company

American Legion Auxiliary Meets District Meeting Plans

At the regular meeting in the courthouse G A R room a letter from district president Eva Grigsby outlined the district meeting set for Leogootee on Sunday July 9. Delegates Agnes Donahue and Mary Isenogle were named for Washington with Isenogle giving the annual auxiliary report. A supper was held for Gammon and his wife at 1005 Walnut Street Camp Claiborne La. relatives and local residents attended.

American Legion Auxiliary G. A Mary Isenogle Washington Gammons Hile Walnut Street Claude Goode Claiborne Dallas. Fox and James Burrous Robert Sullivan Viola Burton Irene Burton Robert Dean Trowbridge Homer Trowbridge Delorés Ar Hil Trowbridge Gammon Beulah Wilma Trowridge Donna Jean Sweeney Johnnie Trowbridge F Bevelly Shirley Fox Alta Gominge Pvt Claude Gammion

Cadet Nurse Hart to take three week vacation home

Cadet Nurse Mary Hart plans a three week visit at her parents Mr and Mrs W S Hart and brother Bill who departs Friday for DePauw University. Miss Gehardt of Evansville is also staying with the Hart family.

Mary Hart W. S. Hart Brother Bill Depauw University Miss Gehardt Evansville Hart

Vincennes social visits from local residents reported

Mrs. George Dover and her daughters Frances and Phyllis visited Vincennes on Wednesday evening. Dan Swartzentruber of Bogard township and Joe Miller of Van Buren township were business visitors in the city today.

George Dover Frances Phyllis Vincennes Dan Swartzentruber Bogard Township Joe Miller van Buren Township

Cleveland Visitor Harlan Yenne Arrives to Stay with Mother

Harlan S. Yenne of Cleveland Ohio has arrived for a visit with his mother Mrs Ellen Yenne.

Harlan S. Yenne Cleveland Ohio Mrs Ellen Yenne

S/Sgt James F Clements Furlough Visit at Camp Mackall

S/Sgt James F Clements of the 513th Airborne Signal Company at Camp Mackall North Carolina spends a two week furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Clements of southeast Fifth Street.

513Th Airborne Signal Company Camp Mackall North Carolina Fred Clements Fifth Street

Local Shoppers and Visitors Stop in Town

Mrs Lois Harker and Miss Hazel Jones of Loogootee were shoppers here today. Roy Van Arsdale of Evansville is spending a few days here on business.

Lois “Harker Hazel Jones Loogootee Roy,Van Arsdale Evansville

Lieutenant E B Rarge Jr Visits From Chicago

Lieut E B Rarge Jr arrives in town for a few days visit with friends from Chicago.

Lieut E. B Rarge, Jr Chicago

Lawrenceburg visitors call on Calers and Shallenbergs

Mr and Mrs William Yandles from Lawrenceburg are visiting Mr and Mrs W R Caler and Shirley and Billy Shallenberg during a recent social outing.

William Yandles Lawrenceburg W. R. Caler Shirley Billy Shallenberg

Mr and Mrs E J Shalenberg Leave After Visit in Town

Mr and Mrs E J Shalenberg departed yesterday for their New York City home after a weeklong stay with Mr Shallenberg’s children Shirley and Billy along with his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W R Caler.

E. J. Shalenberg New_York City Shallenberg Shirley Billy W. R. Caler

Visit by Pvt Varderburg and friends in Vincennes

Pvt Charles Varderburg of Camp Breckenridge Ky visits Montres Sinais Feagans and family, with Elinor, returning from Vincennes where they visited Mrs. John Murray and others.

Charles Varderburg Camp Breckenb Ky Montres Sinais Weapop Feagans Elinor Vincennes John Murray

Mrs Gill's Sister Christened Ship at Evansville Yard

Mrs Patty Ryan Rogers of Vincennes sister of Mrs W H Gill. sponsor at the launching of a Landing big Tank at Evansville yards today at noon. Her mother Mrs George L Ryan of Vincennes was matron of honor. Dr Charles W Whitman gave the invocation. Vincennes friends attended. Gertrude Helm and her daughter Mrs Patrick Ikin returned from a few months in Phoenix Arizona.

Patty Ryan Rogers Pai Ansville W. Ha Gill Evansville Yards George L. Ryan Vincennes Rogers Charles W. Whitman Gertrude Helm Patrick Ikin Phoenix Arizona

Rosemary Lewis Sidiarolis Vacation with Sister

Miss Rosemary Lewis is spending a week in Sidiarolis with her sister Mrs Carl erton.

Rosemary Lewis Sidiarolis Mrs Carl Erton

Midshipman Klier Greets Family During Leave at Home

Midshipman Leo Klier of Columbia University naval officers training school arrives for a week of leave to visit his sister Mrs Ralph Hinkle and other relatives and friends.

Leo Klier Columbia University Naval Officers Training School Ralph ‘Hinkle

Mrs Bruce Banta Hosts Carlisle and Bicknell Guests

Mrs Bruce Banta entertained at luncheon yesterday with guests Mrs Ralph Smith of Carlisle and Mrs Golda Wampler of Bicknell.

Bruce Banta Ralph Smith Carlisle Golda -Wampler Bicknell

Mrs W L Barta of Fiera Illinois Visiting Here

Mrs W L Barta of Fiera Illinois is visiting here with her father and other relatives.

W. L., Barta Fiera, Illinois

Mrs V W Neff of Flora Illinois Visits With Friends

Mrs. V W Neff of Flora Illinois is visiting here with friends and relatives, sharing time with local acquaintances.

V.W. Neff Flora, Illinois

Ward Returns Home After Lafayette Conference Visit

Ward plans to return tomorrow after attending a several day conference in Lafayette this week with Studor expected to arrive home later.

Ingalls Family Relocates to Camp Phillips Area

Major and Mrs. C. L. Ingalls and children Jerry and Mary Jo depart for Salina Kansas to reside while Major Ingalls serves at Camp Phillips.

C. L. Ingalls Jerry Mary Jo Salina Kansas Major Ingalls Camp Phillips

Borders Family to Attend Wedding Visit from Tell City

Mr and Mrs Charles Borders and their children Don Gene and Betty will arrive tonight from Tell City to visit with his mother Mrs Zelpha Borders and to attend the Borders Bachus wedding Saturday.

Mrs Charles Borders Don Gene Betty Tell City Zelpha’ Borders

Vincennes family hosts guests this week

Mrs. Matt Welsh and her twin daughters Jaret and Katherine of Vincennes are guests of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Homann, this week.

Matt Welsh Jaret Katherine of Vincennes 2. Homann

Vacationing in St Louis Mrs McKinley and Jovian

Mrs Marjorie McKinley and Gon Jovian are spending a few days vacation in St Louis with relatives. Mrs Dennis Garten of Odon was a shopper here today. Pvt Donald R Lannan had returned to Fort Knox Ky after ending a 10 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Lannan of Loogpotee.

Marjorie McKinley Gon Jovian St. Louis Dennis Garten of Odon Pvt Donald R. Lannan Fort Knox Joseph Lannan Loogpotee

Farewell Bill at Hart Have Ly for DePauw

Williams entered the group last evening at a Wiener roast. Carolyn Day and several others presented gifts for next year's agtonian. Yeager Sons Home notes Mr and Mrs William Yeager have two sons in service. Bally Yeager 8 0 Me 2/C is ceiet training school name City Florida. Mrs Yeager and sons with Gene, Janet Myers, and Rita Howard at Spring Milgate Park today.

Bill Hart William Yeager Bally Yeager Ceiet Training School City Florida

Picnic gathering teams with Eastside park attendance

Several Ward members enjoyed a Monday evening get together at Eastside park with a picnic supper. In attendance were Mrs. William Yeager and daughter Vesta of Mishawaka Indiana Wilber Young of Winter Haven Florida and several other Ward relatives and friends. The article notes visits from Dorothy White instructor at Oxford College and Miss Catherine Lannan returning from Vincennes. Lieutenant William R. Seat arrived from Freeman Field for a 15 day leave before reporting to Seymour for a new assignment. Wilber Young left for Florida after visiting with his mother Carrie Young. The Latt and Reeve families spent the day with relatives in Mount Carmel and nearby.

Eastside Park Willam Yeager Vesta Ishawaka Indiana Wilber Eung Haven Florida Juanta, Thompson Sullivan Ed Smith Ray Smith Oswell Ward Watts Ward Ann Ara “Ward Oliver Wiliam Young John’ Hickle Linda Fay William R. Seat

Mrs Robert Stephenson and Sipe spend day in Vincennes

Mrs Robert Stephenson and Sipe Earl Clements spent yesterday in Vincennes. The brief outing gathered local attention as they visited shops and attended a community event.

Robert ‘Stephenson Sipe Earl Clements Vincennes

Local Servicemen and Relatives Visit Home From Duty

Miss Dorothy McCord returns from St Louis visit to Detroit to see Mr and Mrs Lester Catrico and friends. Pvt M A Cunningham and his fiancée Miss Dolores Silloway plan a New York visit after leave. Cunningham stationed at Camp Carson Colorado. Ralph Ricks on leave with his mother Charles Swann before a new assignment at Hedricks Field, Florida. Miss Mildred Dayle RN visiting St Vincent hospital Indianapolis. William Wimmenduer arrives Norfolk for five day leave with Mr and Mrs Gus Caprese Dyer of Evansville. Paul Westhafer returns to New York City after visit with relatives. JO. D. Net back from Indiana for seatment duties.

M.A. Cunningham M. A. Cunningham North’ Street Dolores Silloway Tonorrowd New York Pvtunningham Campn Colorado Ralph Ricks Freeman Ie Seymour Charles Swann Syra Hedricks Field Pibrida William Wimmenduer Norfolk Virginia Gusis Caprese Dyer Evansville Elena C. Edmiston

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Poppy Sale Treats Children

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary thanked about twenty children and several auxiliary members who helped at a poppy sale by entertaining with an ice cream and cake supper last evening at the park.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Auxiliary

Baptist Choir Rehearsal Tonight for Communion Sunday

The young people of First Baptist Church will rehearse tonight at 7 p m at the church. An important dress rehearsal for the Sunbonnet Girl operetta is set for 8 p m at Central Christian Church basement with a Friday performance announced in today’s paper.

Central Christian Central Christian Church

Fougerousse Reunion At Kiwanis Cabin

The Fougerousse family plans a reunion at the Kiwanis cabin this Sunday July 2. Attendees are urged to bring a dish and share news of relatives across generations.

Kiwanis Cabin

New Castle Aims to Be a Model City

New Castle Indiana plans a model city built on a twenty page city booklets by the Chamber of Commerce. It outlines early pioneer days on the Blue River and development through the gas light era into a modern industrial town. Public meetings in spring 1942 sought resident wishes for housing parks auditorium airport street improvements and municipal lighting. A planning commission formed July 1943 under Mayor Idrey E Baker includes Robert Hunter Arthur Wright and others. The commission hired Brown and Swarson of Michigan as consultants to advise on various projects.

New Castle Ind Mina Chamber of Commerce Blue River Alorg Pointmert Idrey E. Baker Robert Hunter Arthur Wright Cunty Ag’ Abston B. G. McQuire Lant Franks Ernest Guyer Commission Laarbert & Swarson Ef Gress Mich Ag ¢Nsultant Ibaa

Brazil Swimming Pool Enlargement Plan Draws Notice

The Citizens' Volunteer Committee has publicly raised about $10,000 to fund an enlargement of the city pool. Plans call for extending facilities and adding additional lanes as the city boards coordinate with the works department. The effort, tied to civic improvement, follows a period of fundraising and public discussion.

Braz'l Ird Citizens’ Volunteer Committee Publicn Nation Board of Works

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Oslo Mary Harris Haynes Society Winkler Colbert Mrs. Gill the Bateman Beauty Shop Eleanor Bowman the Bowman Beauty Shop C. Bidg Eleanor Bowman Yeager Sons Dorothy White Oxford College Oni Mary Catherine Laurie R. Ny Catherine Lannan Joseph Laman Vic T. J. Fields Joseph R Jeffie’ Fields E. M Sabres Mattie Josephine Fields Jeffie Dorcas Dorcas Society Juanita Thompson John Hinkle Hher Wilber Young Lake Alfred Lorida iCarrie Young H. H. Latt Mount, Carmel George Reeve Orothy McCord Detroit Mildred Dayle R. N St. . Vincentsospital Indianapolis Anna V. Doyle Montgomery Paul Westhafer New York City JO. D. Net F. W Greenwood’s A. Com Sue Bell Len E. Main St Planning Commission Indiana City Brazil
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