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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
5
War Mothers from Pike and Daviess counties gathered in Petersburg for a day meeting led by Mrs H B Ar and others. The event brought together local families for a day of camaraderie and activity.
A teachers club from the junior high or high school will meet Friday at 7 30 oclock in the high school. Officers will be Mary Kennedy and Rose music, with devotions led by Ginta and Charles.
Friday May 22 features a senior recital at 8 pm and junior recital at 2 30 pm. Admission is ten cents for juniors and twenty five cents for seniors. Piano provided by J P Kiefer. Thirty three graduates receive diplomas at Knights of Columbus hall with addresses by Dr J H Oliver and Bishop of Indianapolis. Mary Brothers valedictorian. graduates include Gertrude Strange Irene Zinkan Christina Disser Florence OMaley.
Miss Mary Harris gives a Graduation Piano Recital at St Simon's Hall this evening as a crowd enjoys a social event including a Weiner Roast and marshmallow toast in the park Tuesday night. The note lists guests and attendees from local families and visiting friends, with introductions to numerous named residents and local organizers.
A high school program presents three plays for Senior Week with a mixed evening of wholesome entertainment. Between acts the Bible Trio will provide music, and the evening features a variety of comedies including Cooks and Cardinals and Society Notes with a cast led by Margaret Switzer and Charles Rose among others. Admission is thirty cents.
A fragmentary report from Plainville notes a school meeting held at a park on Wednesday. Attendees include Roscoe T. Myers, Marhe Faust, Madge, Clara Strange, Helder Burkhart, Nelson Morgan, Clara Grove, Clara Litherland, Geneva Blag, and Ray Heon Jr among others.
A fragmented OCR note describes a social gathering with dinner and dancing, naming Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keiva and Agnes Parker of Oakland City, and Dorothy Parker of Indianapolis as guests. The text references supper, an outing, and a morning motor ride, but many details are unclear.
A meeting was canceled last night because of conflicting commitments. Organizers will reschedule and inform attendees about the new date and time.
In a local notice, Butcher J. P. Dager is listed amid names connected to the Regent Waie bakehouse. The fragmentary item hints at community notices involving individuals and businesses in the area.
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