Bloodhound Tax Exemption Bill Advances in Indiana House
Yesterday morning the Indiana House debated a bloodhound exemption bill honoring detective Bob Owens. A floor fight delayed passage as Representative Rule urged suspension of the rules and an amendment to allow dog examinations, but the measure moved to third reading with a tax exemption for revised bloodhounds.
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Bob Owens
Bers
Indiana
Representative Rule
Bedwell
Pias
Bedford Baskets Win Big Over Salem at Local Gym
Bedford defeated Salem 43 to 16 at the local gym on Friday night in a clear win. Salem has entered the state tournament and faces sectional rivals March 5 and 6. Bedford travels to Orleans tonight for a game with the Orleans team.
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Bedford
Salem
Orleans
War at Gretna Ghee in Indiana escalates city elopement fight
Jeffersonville Indiana reports a new flare in the Gretna Green style war among local marrying squires. Oscar Hay former justice of the peace faces assault and battery for allegedly striking Henry Krimpleman with brass knuckles during an elopement capture. James H Weir, hired to arrest elopers, is central to the dispute while Justice Benson R Veasey presides. Bond set at fifty dollars.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Gretna Green
Thomas Coward
Hay
Krimpleman
Elopers
Louisville
Benson R. Veasey
Veasey
Weir
Squires
Banquet and Social Mark Knights of Pythias Anniversary
A Knights of Pythias anniversary celebration at the Stone City Club featured a banquet and varied program. Two long tables overflowed with food for about 250 guests as Simpson B. Jones presided, McHenry Owen spoke on Pythian history, vocal solos and piano pieces delighted attendees, and a televised jig by a young son drew cheers.
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Knights of Fythias
Stone City Club
Smirth
Simpson B. Jone
McHenry Owen
Mabel White
Grace Davis
Fréd Sears
Wendell Waterbury
Henry Gernhardt
Frank Lenig
Helen Gibson
Lucille Lockman
John Malott
I. G. Hollowell
Morris Tenderson
Christina Erwin
Purdue Holds Dairy Bull Calves for Sale in County
Purdue University lists ten registered dairy bull calves for sale in the county. Two Holsteins and eight Jerseys, prices $50 to $100, ages one to ten months. County agent urges contact for purchase. Free inoculation for alfalfa or cowpea seed via U.S. Department of Agriculture through the county agent over the next six weeks. Public meeting schedule announced with dates in February and March.
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Purdue University
Jersey
Lawrence County
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Indoor Picnic honors two Bedford College students
An indoor picnic at Bedford Business College on Friday celebrated birthdays for Miss Marie Mackay and Raymond Johnson. Mr and Mrs C Walters hosted with a toast to each guest, catering for twenty six students and the Walters. The social afternoon followed the noon meal while a local illness and guest visits are noted in brief.
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Bedford Business College
Marie Mackay
Raymond Johnson
Indiana borrows 400000 at low rate to cover stock losses
The Indiana state board of finance arranged a 400000 loan at 214 percent interest from Merchants National Bank and Indiana Trust Company to cover spring expenses and stock dealer reimbursements tied to foot and mouth disease. The loan, due June 30, funds penalties, prison operations, and state welfare costs until tax settlements.
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State of
Indiana
State Board of Finance
Merchants National Bank
Indiana Trust Company
Local notices mention illness and visits in Bloomington area
Vera Hartman is sick. Richard Rife returned from Washington county to visit. Mrs. Sears on Lincoln avenue is improved after illness. Edwina Whitted and Ella Allen are ill and traveling. A birth was reported to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen on Friday. Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Cook hosted social activities. others like Miss Malott and Mr. Humston were in town or visiting relatives. Rev Shannon Baker Springs plans to hold services in Bloomington on Friday night.
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Richard Rife
Washington County
Shannon Baker Springs
Blooms
Taggart May Oppose Kern For Indiana Senate Nomination
In Indianapolis on February 22 the talk of a Taggart backed challenge to U S Senator John W Kern grows stronger amid Democratic primary disputes. Governor Ralston is mentioned as a potential nominee, while Kern faces organized opposition from anti Kern factions within the party. The Taggart machine may push Ralston as a candidate to counter Kern, signaling crisis in Indiana Democratic control.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
U. S
John W. Kern
Indiana General Assembly
United States
Vern
Taggart
Kern
Ralston
Indiana
Senate
Crawford Fairbanks
Fairbanks
West End
Fifth District
Tag‘gurt
Local notes on sailors and births in the area
Mrs Hettie Krather receives a letter from son Floyd Noe serving as a jackie in the U S Navy at Portsmouth Virginia praising Navy life and urging enlistment. Ruth Younger born to Mr and Mrs Robert Younger near Shawswick. Mrs Gus Tewell visits Campbellsburg. Mr Tewell rides a motorcycle. Fiza Smith of Williams was in the city on business.
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Charles Pear 16Th
Pearson Gly
Las Cruces
Hettie Krather
14Th
H Streets
Floyd Noe
Jackie
Uncle Sam
U. S
Frankin
Portsmouth
Fiza Smith
Williams
Robert Younger
Shawswick
Ruth
Gus Tewell
Campbellsburg
Mr. Tewell
Man Arrested in Danville on Bigamy Charge
Frank Morrison, in Danville to return a prisoner, is held on bigamy charges after marrying Miss Wilking in this city. Another wife found in Indianapolis prompts extradition papers. Deputy Tyree travels to Danville as authorities confirm Morrison’s second marriage.
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Morrison
Danville
Frank Morrison
Ville
Yadys Wilking
Indianapolis
South Bend
Trial Begins in Lawrence Rape Case of Bruce Flinn
The case of Bruce Flinn charged with rape opened in Lawrence circuit court, drawing a large crowd. Jury selection dominated the forenoon and part of the afternoon as numerous witnesses were summoned and spectators filled the courtroom.
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Bruce
Flinn
Lawrence Circuit Court
Lacel Little
Charles B. Little
Bloomington Extends City Boundaries Annexation Approved
At a recent adjourned city council meeting Bloomington annexed adjoining territory to the city limits. The unanimous vote includes Waterman Alexander Varsity Place Mayfield Williams Wylie Capital Campus Place Park View Railroad Park and Northwestern Heights. A survey of outlying additions will be made to assess further tax implications and potential population increase.
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Nto
Waterman
Alexander
Varsity Place
Mayfield
Williams
Wylie
Capital
Campus Place
Park View
Railroad Park
Northwesern Heights
Community Band Support Seen as Town Booster
A Bloomington Journal letter argues for annual public funding of a town band. The writer cites Chicago as a model of civic pride through music and urges a local band stand, director, uniforms, and equipment funded by taxes to boost commerce, culture, and community image.
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Bloomington Journal
Mrs. Stanley Jones Leaves Vincennes for Huron Visit
Mrs. Stanley Jones of Vincennes leaves Monday to visit relatives in Huron for a few days before returning home.
William Sellers Returns Home After Visit With Family
W. M. Sellers spent Sunday in Mitchell with relatives and traveled back to Williams on Monday morning. He was accompanied by Daisy Cook of Williams, who had been visiting the Sellers family. Mrs. Osha Sheetz and her children of Trenton, Missouri, arrived to visit Mrs. Andy Cuddy and Mrs. George Sefe. Her engineer husband will join them later.
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Rose Stamper
Manheim
West Va
Orleans
Ella Allen
Rivervale
Tin City
Terre Haute
Carl Lewis
Alice Malott
Fayetteville
Clarence Mala
W. M. Sellers
City
Williams
Mitchell
Miss Daisy Cook
Mrs. Sellers
Osha Sheetz
Trenton
Andy Cuddy
George Sefe
Childr Duri
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Methodist
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Itchell
Feltonville
Charles J. Jones
Wlapral
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Ford Business College
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Jover
Seisel
Vera
Clarence Hartman
A. KK. Sears
Seventeenth Street
Lincoln Avenue
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Curtis Whitted
Harry Allen
Fourteenth Street
Jesse Dowling
Sheeks Crossing
Johnl. Mitchell
Sixteenth Street
Ray Cook
Horel
South Walnut Street
E. C. McLeod
Bloomington
William Smiley
Cyrus Wilking
Wiliams
Lawrence Humston
Heltonville
Steven Ramsay
Ralstor
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Jan Tyree
Dan
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Charg
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Robert Lee
Ruby Wicker
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Box Farm
Elmer Cannedy
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C. W. Whalen
West 10Th Street
Washington
Cecil
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Needmore
Harriett Parker
Frank Bickenhauser, Jr
Frank Bickenhauser
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Vincennes
Harry Blackwell
Huron
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