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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1925

Page

3

Birthday tribute party and clan notices blend in local items

The page recalls a birthday party for Miss Mabel Stone with dancing banco prizes for Miss Marguerite Norris Cletus Mangin and Miss Bertha Kidwell, plus refreshments. Other items list guests and several social visits across Loogootee Portersville Seymour and Montgomery with church events, lodge meetings, and upcoming club rehearsals.

Mabel Stone Banco Marguerite ‘Norris Cletus Mangin Bertha Kidwell Augusta Riney Marguerite Norris Alma Johnson Mary Haffey Bernadette Kidwell Martha O'Kane Loogootee Victor Grannan Oscar Potts Russell Harry MecCracken Montgomery Cletus, Austin Nick Mangin

Loogootee Girl to Wed Betrothed in Evansville Church

Announcement received in Loogootee states Miss Bernadine Lawhead, formerly of Loogootee, will wed Wilbert Sturm of Evansville. The ceremony is planned for October at St. Marys Catholic Church in Evansville.

Loogootee Bernardine Lawhead Wilbert Sturm Evansville St. Mary's Catholic Church

Country Club Bridge Party and Public School Welcome

Guests at a six table bridge party hosted by Mrs. P J Coercee Mrs Earl Murdock and Mrs Joe Gill enjoyed the evening. Washington teachers received a warm welcome at a First Methodist church program with music prayers and addresses. Local officials spoke of community spirit as the choir performed. Afterward a social with punch and wafers followed. Miss Wilma Beckers planned a visit from Indianapolis. Mrs Bingham's Methodist class will picnic at Eastside park Saturday afternoon.

Country Club P. J Washington Bingham Boone Bingham Eastside

California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Gentle Liver Cleanse

A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels, sweetens the stomach, and provides dosing directions on the bottle for babies and kids of all ages. The message warns mothers to say California to avoid imitation products.

California

Cast For Play Chase at the Executive Theatre

The three act comedy titled Cast For Play Chase opens at the Executive Theatre on the evening of November 25. The cast includes Robe nett Tom Daily KE M. Ralsii Clements Dick Donnelly and others led by Williams Van Dusen Harrington and Doran. Proceeds of about 10 000 were raised for charity with a father promising to invest 20 000 or more through Bennett and two partners.

K Bioking Bob Gwen Chase Aise Chat Rat Mae Robenett Tom Daily KE. M. Ralsii Clements Dick Donnelly J@e. “Williams Clarence van Dusen Karl Harrington Bishop Doran T. Je McCarthy Cpenrolrs Ralston Dor Neall E. M. Ralston Madergan Hel Clark Rosalia Mabel Jackson Fern Kidwell Sabe Jackson Elizabeth McC Igaken Martha Inez Drury Bennett Afta

Birthday party surprise at Mrs Gus Foils residence

A group of friends gathered at Mrs Gus Foils on Ss W 1st Street Thursday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Refreshments including sandwiches pickles fruit and coffee were served to a long list of attendees and their families.

Gus Foils Ss. W. ‘1St Street Ube Don Medingis Doris Rudy R. Chandler R Iph Fughter Beatrice Nellie Wallace Geraldine Bowling Ule Walter Lawrence Burch On Chandler George Oils Geraldine Noble

Platform Dance At Carrico Home October Sixth

Platform dance planned for Tuesday evening October 6 at Louis Carrico's residence on state road No 5 ten miles east of Washington. Public invitation extended for attendance.

Louis Carrico State Road No. 5 Washington

First Division and Sewing Circle Meetings Report Local Plans

The First Division of the Ladies in society of Westminster Presbyterian Church held a December bazaar and dinner planning session Thursday. The Fifth Ward Ladies Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Zinkan’s home and planned a public euchre for next Tuesday to benefit the circle, with Péte Turk winning the weekly prize. Various residents were noted traveling or visiting relatives, including Mrs. Lynch in Chicago, Miss Burgett in St. Louis, and others in transit to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Taylorville.

Mary Preece Evansville Theresa Kiefer Preece George Flagg Rosemary Chillcothe Ohio Marie Smith Mary Loogootee City Warren van Trees John Prather Long Beach San Francisco Califrola Bertha Kidwell Augusta Riney J. Ken Huber Maxine C. F Kloetzer Battl Greek Michigan Ladies In Society of the Westminster Presterian ‘Church Afernoon Fifth Ward Louis Zinkan Andy Kempt Herman Baumgarner Center East Eleventh Streets Péte Turk George Swords Mae Lynch Chicago Lawrence Bobbitt Clara Burgett St. Louis Emily Harned Paoli Indiana Rosie M. Johnson Hattie Gullick Petersburg Olney Frank Marmaduke St.Louis Harry Tulsa Okla Sherman Marmaduke H. W. Korten Taylorsville Ace Mary Kramer St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis Frank Kramer W. H. Stroh Mt. Carmel Ill Edith Cunningham Lawrenceville H. H. Williams Bedford Road Lloyd Ackerman Seymour J.D. Mohr Vincennes Grant Beasley D. W. Smoot Harriett Ann Cincinnati George E. Boyd Railway Review William Canary Blamer-Barhae Mabel Graffard Corning James Shea

Women Missionary Society Meets at Dome

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. R H Bell's Dome on the Portersville Road. Devotionals were led by Mrs. W B Allen, with talks on the Northern Baptist Convention by Mrs. J G Al, The Lone Star Fund by Mrs. Al Mattingly, and Francisco of the Ugly Face by Mrs. Ellis M Jones. Light refreshments followed for thirty members and one guest, Mrs. Lawrence Lee.

Women's Feign Missionary Society First Baptist R. H. Bell Portersville ‘Road W. B. Allen J. G. al Lone ‘Star ‘Fund al Mattingly Francisco Ellis M. Jones Lawrence. Lee

Mrs Burris Hosts Thursday Afternoons Club

Mrs Burris and Mrs Lewis Burris entertained the Thursday afternoon club at East Van Trees Street with a friendly game day. Mrs Lou Keith won the high score prize as hosts served a delicious refreshment course.

Burris Lewis Burris East van Tree Street Lou Keith

Farewell Social at St Patrick’s Church Lawn

A farewell social labeled good old times will be held on Sunday afternoon and evening, October 4, on the lawn of St Patrick's church. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to join in a community gathering with planned activities and refreshments.

St. Ieee St. Patrick's Church

Vanfossens move to Washington Indiana for winter work

The Vanfossen family stored household goods and relocated to Washington Indiana to do light housekeeping during the winter. Mr. Vanfossen is completing a year long apprenticeship as a machinist at the B and CO shops there, with his term ending next April.

Flora Journal Vanfossen Washington Ind

Flora Journal Reports Transfer of B and O Officials

Flora officials announce staff changes as Lt. Sanders is transferred from Flora to Vincennes and E B Shouse of Washington Indiana comes to Flora. Both appointed as superintendents of Maintenance of Way. Sanders previously arrived from Lawrenceville.

Shouse Flora Journal Flora Sanders Vincennes E B Washington Ind Mmpn Lawrenceville

Two Pricing Errors at Marth Cash Store Ad

The Marth Cash Store ad shows lard at 23 cents per pound instead of 22, and oats offer as three packages for 25 cents instead of one. Phone 737 for orders delivered.

Marth Cash

Elnora Senior Civics Class Visits Washington Facilities

Members of Elnora High School senior civics class visited Washington to observe court procedure but found no trial scheduled. They toured local sites including the jail, Tip Top Creamery, Ebnér Ice and Cold Storage, the Democrat printing plant, and the new high school gymnasium under construction, guided by Miss Smiley and Mrs. Yeoman.

Elnora High ‘School Washington Sal Tip Top Democrat

Loogootee Produce Show Opens After Setbacks

Loogootee Indiana hosts a produce show and domestic arts exhibit at Walker-Seal building south of the railroad starting today. Prizes total about 200 dollars as committees replace failed wheel fair attractions with races rail driving contests and Hindus tap orchestra. A street dance is planned for local youth.

Loggootee Ind Paul W. Drake Drake Hindustan Orchestra Walker-Seal

Cox Returns Home From Hospital After Illness

Cox was brought home to Vincennes in the Stoker ambulance from Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis this week. He has been slightly improved after eleven weeks confined to bed and is part owner of the Cox Laundry.

Cox Robert Long Indianapolis Stoker Ambulance Vincennes Cox Laundry

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