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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
3
Society editor Mary Elizabeth Walsh notes news must be in by noon on the day of publication and urges callers if no contact is made. A telephone line is provided for news tips and updates.
Ruth Ann Embry wed Paul William Patterson at All Saints Church Cannerburg in a 9 o'clock ceremony. Rev. Herbert J. Muensterman presided as pink and white gladiola altars adorned the scene. Bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Embry of 1105 McCormick Ave. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Patterson of Cannerburg. Attendants included Roberta Arvin and Donald Patterson.
Friday evening the Hudsonville Sunday School Class hosted a surprise supper for Rev. T B Avery. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andy Himsel, Mr and Mrs George Wilson and their daughters Kay and Janet, Mr and Mrs Paul Jones and Nolan, Mrs Lottie Wilson, Mrs Clarence Himsel and sons Jerry Harold, Mr and Mrs James Bogard and Erma Bogard, Dana Horton, Joe Avery, Wilbur Barber, Lonnie Barber, and Johnny Horton.
The Order of the Eastern Star held a called meeting for initiation. Initiated were Mrs. Lucy Stafford, Mrs. Edith Nell, Mrs. Jean White, Mrs. Jean Turpin and Mrs. Pauline Peed. District deputy Mrs. Sarah Hasler of El Nora attended. The next meeting will be August 11, the inspection date for the chapter.
Mr and Mrs Don Vance and children of Atlanta Georgia visited relatives here. Petty Officer third class Phillip H Clark son of Mr and Mrs John Clark is here on a 30 day leave from his station in Jacksonville Florida.
Mr and Mrs Joe Elmore and daughter Cheryl spend a weekend in Indianapolis visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs Myrtle Wildridge travels to spend a two week vacation with her son Leo Wildridge and family. Mrs Robert Harrell and daughters Jane and Janet arrive from Tampa Florida to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Studder and other relatives.
The June 26 session features C. Clark of Crystal Springs Miss regional VP of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers on what schools expect from parents. Dr Delorus Martz Indiana University Education professor emeritus speaks on getting along with people. Attendees include local P T A representatives from Washington Daviess Sugarland Glendale Jefferson West End and West End groups.
The Buaters Sunday School Class of the E U B church met at Mrs. Denzel Mc’s home. De votions were led by president Mrs. Etina McBride. Officers were elected and a social program was presented by Myrt le McCall Dolores Love Glen Maston Irene McKinney Caddie Spaulding Gladys Greenwood. Attendees included Edna Mc Bride Isole Sparks Leona Holsapple Itha Mendenhall Ethel Burch Eunice Sheley Mary Barton Leona Sehnarr Goldie Smith May Harner Ruth Grow Emma Wise Jillian Nalker Mary Gross Helen Tarvin Hazel Williams Irene Resler Rosetta Newton and guests Mrs Laverne Wildridge Rev R P Hawkins Eli Dougherty and wife.
Announcements arrive from Washington detailing the forthcoming marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ada Rump of Fort Wayne to John Anderson Scudder Jr. of Indianapolis. The ceremony is planned for Saturday July 21 at the bride's Fort Wayne home with both families identified and relations noted.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist met at Mrs Mildred Young for a covered dish supper with devotions by Mrs Lucretia Barber. They voted to go to Rivervale on July 11 and will decorate the October altar. Miss Jessie Wolcott, China missionary, spoke on differences between churches in China and the United States.
Miss Clara Woods and Ray Woods with Amil Osha and Mr and Mrs Walter Wallace visited Mrs Alice Weller in Bicknell on Thursday. Bernard Kidwell from Baltimore is spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Audrey Kidwell.
Mrs. Gus Ebler, Mrs. Joe Hayes, Mrs. William Holt, Mrs. Robert Dant and Miss Eva Ebler spent Wednesday shopping in Evansville, enjoying a day of errands and social time together.
The Daviess County H E Chorus will meet at the 4 H Bridge at 2 30 for a scheduled rehearsal this coming Monday.
A Tuesday note lists the Neighborhood Birthday Club meeting with Mrs Emma Engleman at 7 00 p m where roll call response is My Most Cher ished Memories Circle Four of the First M E church gathers at noon in the park pavilion for a picnic
The Royal Neighbors gather at City Hall at 2 o clock for a community meeting. Members plan discussion on club activities, upcoming events, and local service projects.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Foster and son Bob returned from a trip to Florida visiting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrell in Tampa. They enjoyed fishing at Hartis Lake in Leesburg and shared the travel experience.
Julie and Jeff navigate married life in a bustling household as Julie juggles tasks and social duties. Milly’s hospital plans loom, while Mrs. Douglas frets over news and safety. Adam Junior is born, delivering a bright household moment as the newsroom hums with family news.
H E club met at Mrs. Olive Blackwell’s home for a June session. Eva Mae Lortz presented the song of the month My Old Kentucky Home, and Evelyn Stiffle led a lesson on clothes closets. Prizes were won by Mrs. Earl Armes and Mrs. Jeanne Wadsworth, with a door prize going to Mrs. Helen Ramage. Refreshments were served to guests Mrs. Earl Armes, Mrs. Charles Hart, and Mrs. Norvil Tarvin, and members Eva Mae Lortz, Helen Ramage, Lois Harner, Evelyn Stuffle, Katherine Armes, and Jeanne Wadsworth.
Sugarland Club hosted by Mrs. Robert Aikman Mrs Elmer Faris and Mrs Chas Wagner at the Y M C A featured a donation to the Salvation Army and a vote to send a delegate to the Purdue Conference. Mrs McKinley Vance led a travelogue after the meeting with guests Mrs Simon Smith and Miss Mildred Faris and members Chas Aikman Ella Banta Lloyd Hart Lester Hill Arthur Keith Roy Lynch Keith Lynch Wm McPherson Carl Perkins Jesse Banta Kendall Williams Leo Sinnott Keith Tomey Wm Littell Jr McKinley Vance N H Schuetz Chris Ryan and Miss Cora Keith.
William Auten earns lieutenant rank in Indiana Department of Conservation after department reorganization. Wilbur Fiscus named Pike county game warden. church assignments shift pastors Newton Jones and Rev Thomas Fisher swap winslow postes. Rev Ernest Hayden replaces Rev Walters in Petersburg circuit. 4-H judging winners named under Ruth Miley with Ellen Phillips winning Demonstration and advancing to District Meet in Boonville.
Oscar Reed Ed Brewster and Chris Graves all longtime residents near Winslow received 50 years of union service recognition from Roscoe Mc Kinney president of District No 11 U M W of A. Details include Graves age 72 starting coal work at 14 Reed age 69 began at 19 and Brewster age 68 began union mining at 18. Also Bloomington conference appointment for Harold Highes and wedding news for Lillian Ring to Carl J Eck with attendants John Ring and Mrs Ring at Augustant T R Church.
Marriage announcements flow from Orwell and Winslow with Effie Sullivan and Herman London tying June 23 at Boonville Baptist Church. Reception at Lincoln City home. groom works for Southern Railroad. couple to reside in Velpen. Funeral rites for Owen Traylor set at Traylor Union church. survivors listed including widow Lou Doads Traylor. Vera Potter wed to William E Hurst in Winslow with Noblesville home to follow. William employed by Burns Construction in Vincennes. Funeral for William E Perry at Reels Methodist with interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. children named.
Rev. Carl Roark accepts pastorage at an Interdenominational church in Jonesboro Ind and the Roark family plans to move mid August. Miss Nadeen Corbin attends Girls State School at Indiana University with Lions Club sponsorship. Miss Mary Jean Gharst marries Sgt Herbert Singleton at First Christian church with reception and out of town guests listed.
A list of crossword style clues with numbers and fragments including items such as Garret Sofa Weights Coin Ind Rope with running knot and more entries like Castor silk Remains At one time Diving bird Peeled Red seaweed Watch secretly Plural suffix Sandbar Country SW Eur Support for flowers nickname Eagle's nest Frown Cosmetic pigment Pitchers Quench marsh grass and an initial set indicating a puzzle style.
A compact crossword clue snippet listing entry numbers forty one to forty four with hints like Mass of Goating ice and Scottish Gaelic, suggesting a themed puzzle segment and brief definitions for filling.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Leo Vertrees with Shirley and Jimmy and William Shaffer from Elnora. Mrs Harold Kline and son and Mrs Bess Mullen of Brookville joined. Nancy Trotter from Los Angeles visited relatives. William Trotter to visit family. Jasonville guests due to illness of Mrs O Neill's father. Lem Coley property sold to John Berry of Sandborn. DeWeese moves shoe shop to Plainville. Cass family moving to Elnora. Various locals visited and attended Methodist conference. Jewell Raney improving after hospital stay. Wm Harker of California, 81, visiting after 40 years away.
Members and guests of the Ladies Aid of the Christian church met at Mrs. Leona Arvin’s home for an all day session focused on sewing. Attendees included Enid Gabhart and family, Mary Cox and daughters, Blanche Arvin and daughters, Lucille Arvin and son, and many others. Also noted were visitors from Indianapolis, a large ball game crowds, and ongoing work on the parsonage near the church.
The Harlem Globetrotters head for Europe on a 1511 tour sponsored by Dubonnet wine. Manager Abe Saperstein says the 1951 schedule could surpass last year's, with 73 games across 14 countries. The team posted only one loss while beating national and all star squads.
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