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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
5
The first reunion of a very large county family is set for Eastside Park on Sunday September 20. Family friends are invited to join the event which organizers hope to make an annual affair.
The Carnahan family held its annual reunion and a day long gathering at Easts day on September 20. Relatives and friends enjoyed games, a bridge party hosted by Legor E. F. J and J. F. Holliday, with favors awarded to Mrs. W. Beitman, Mrs. A. J. Capple, J. Capple, and John Cochran. A salad course followed for club members and guests, including Mr. and Mrs. George Schilling of Long Beach, California.
A fine musical program is arranged for this evening at the church on West Walnut Street. Local solos and instrumental selections will be on the program and the public is invited to attend.
Miss Marie Lechner and Thomas wers son of Mr and Mrs Aloister prepare to wed next week at St M near Loogootee. The couple is connected to Martin county families as they plan a ceremony at the local church.
Josie McDermott will wed her fiancé Lewis at St John’s Church in Lodgootee next. The couple plans to establish their home in Evansville after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Harry Jalfoanedoet hosted their dinner bridge group Tuesday evening with a pretty six o'clock dinner. Four tables of bridge followed with prizes awarded to Mrs J W Odum and A J Copple. guest Mrs Sam West of Wyoming attended.
East Union Service topic appears unclear. The fragment mentions a service and a suggestion that the way should be per some standard or plan, but no names dates places or definite actions are present to define a complete news item.
The United Brethren church Ladies Aid Society conducted an all day gathering on Thursday. Members sewed and quilted as the day’s activities centered on work within the church community.
A small gathering described as hoon hour featured a delicious dinner attended by about fifteen people. The note highlights casual seating, simple dishes, and a friendly mood among attendees.
The L S S to B of Lb Fond E held their annual picture supper at East Side park Thursday afternee covers laid for guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mullan Mrs. sient Foster Mr. James Gilley and children Mrs. O 8 Brucé and drug Mr. and Mrs. Ruckreigle ang ren Mrs. V. A. Hastings and ren Mrs. Alva Arford and Tren Mrs. J. E. McCool and T ren Mrs. Ed Wilson and Mrs. Myrtlé Itskin and son Ralph Miss Ima Brother's and Miss Herman In honor of Thilesse 1 whose marriage to Cletus Coli take place this month. A misc show entertained guests with a surprise. Beulah Bubbs arrived in rain and hat, and a kitchen scene was staged. Guests received a rayon spread set and refreshments. A mock wedding featured Susie McLean as bride Beulah Burris as bride, Elizabeth W as groom, Atha Ponder as usher and Rena Alles as mother. Guests included Rena Allen Beulah Burris Susie McLean Matilda Chapman Irene O'Brien Atha Ponder Elizabeth Williams Dorothy Wade and others. Mrs Martha Eason visiting Petersburg city on way home to DeSoto. Malissa Meets went to Lawrenceril Ill to visit Cornelia Felyin and son Lawrence J. Vin Dayton Oh who had been.
An old advertisement touts Evans Triple Phosphates as more than a tonic. It claims to restore nerves and build blood and tissue, aiding weakness sleeplessness brain fatigue and overwork. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Evans Triple Phosphates and to try two weeks before judging effectiveness.
Miss Josephine Siegel hosts a watermelon party in the church basement while Epworth League services convene Sundays at 6 30 pm. Revival plans begin February 7 with Rev Edward Thomas assisting, and a new preacher arrives from conference. Mrs Rod Wright becomes Foreign Missionary president as Miss Laura Wright eyes missionary work in India. The Ladies Aid plans a Friday September 25 meeting featuring the annual election of officers. The organist Miss Mary Feagans studies for a year while L Martin reports on conditions.
A E Kressat heads Indiana Kiwanis clubs at the Fort Wayne convention. Robert Chambers named lieutenant governor of the district. Various locals, visiting friends, and travel plans noted, including Miss Margaret Donnelly guest plans and trips to St Louis and Kansas City.
Dorothy Dix argues success hinges on personal effort and the family environment. She notes luck and birth conditions shape outcomes, but people fail when they lack interest, focus, or the will to persist. Distractions, temper, and financial overindulgence by relatives erode progress.
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