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Newspaper
Brazil Gazette
Location
Brazil, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1931
Page
4
A clipped item from WWUEAL Paper of Clay County Indiana cites wealth and city details tied to 108 Ri, National Ave, Phen 63. The fragment mentions local economics and place identifiers without full context.
A garbled OCR rendition of the pledge to the flag appears, resembling the familiar lines of allegiance but with errors such as altered words and capitalization. The fragment hints at a school or civic setting where the pledge is recited, prompting discussion on accuracy and reverence.
Editorial urges all Clay county Democrats to rally behind Jeffersonian principles and elect Democratic officials. It highlights tariff burdens, wealth disparities, and calls for renewed support for the Clay County Democratic paper and its editor, stressing emphasis on subscriber backing and active party unity.
A labor and industry leader commends cooperation amid fewer strikes and disorders, while the president’s speech is criticized as non-solutions driven by cautious optimism. The piece reflects doubt about economic policy and stresses the need for conscience and concrete actions to prevent continued hardship.
The County Board of Review will meet on June 1 to hear complaints on personal property and assessments. They will consider changes in valuation to equalize across townships, determine tax rates, add or correct properties, and act on recommendations from the county assessor. The session aims to improve fairness of property valuations for the year 19, payable 1932, with notice by the county auditor and commissioners.
The Brazil City School Board will receive sealed bids until noon July 9 for various coal lots. The notice lists figures for several coal types including Black Coal and Mine Rye ilreslaces Coal with tonnages ranging from about 1,000 to 3,008 tons. Bids must follow the specified delivery terms.
Local families visit relatives in Cloverdale and Terre Haute. Mrs Dons Spangiers music group performed for a Farmers meeting in Bowling Green. Numerous residents hosted and attended gatherings at homes, churches, and social events in Terre Haute, Brazil, and surrounding towns, with frequent mentions of guests, dinners, and children’s programs across a busy week.
Prairie City notes record Miss Ket Cit and sister visiting relatives in Park and Listiniapett while Martha Zenor and family travel to Chelona for a move. Funeral attendances in Ashboro and Branston, with a large Father's Day program in Brasil. Visitors include Mrs. Byers, Richard Byers, and Rev Word with Lucie.
Mr and Mrs BE Wright and Ray Wright visited Cloverland Monday. Dr Pell of Brasil made a professional visit Monday. County Agent Royce and others surveyed two sheep farms the Henry Brown and Elmer Lanse farms. J A Trogt made a business trip to Harriet and Lewh Townshipe Tuesday. Prairie City Ladies Aid held an afternoon meeting with Mrs Tom Tabor. Boel will file a late adjustment Saturday morning. Mina Virgaler Evaia left Monday for Washington DC and other items in The East.
Bowling Green residents and relatives share a weekend slate of visits and dinners. Mr and Mrs Jordan and Mary Tittbott traveled from Jordanvillage to spend time with family. Geetrade Moon returned home from Blilert. many locals visited Terre Haute and Green Castle relatives. Notables include Harry Elkin of Pittsburgh and Frank Jluxsel traveling for a day, with several households hosting guests and attending church events.
Andrew M Powers nine year old son of the Democratic party leader in Terre Haute and Vigo county was honored at funeral rites. The service opened with the Terre Haute Elks’ ritual at the lodge, followed by a Mistunal mass at St Joseph church and an impressive funeral cortege to Highland Lawn cemetery. City offices held by Powers paused as police and firemen joined the procession. The central labor guild, of which he was former president, sent an official committee to the services.
Leonard Marshall and George Schaal led a long battle within the Prem iertitle party. Taylor Bigdoce Fred Armstrong David J. Williams Charlies A. Crawford Thomas P. Gallagher Albert J. Carton Joseph O Mara George Foatkea Dr F 2 McCarthy Harry Reach Phil Schem ber Homer Williaam Everett Mewnick Jeroen Carton and Mr Powers held key city and county chair roles for many years in the party.
Reverend KB Rolling, head Christian church leader in Crag, will lecture in Terrell next Thursday night. The visit follows his noted investigations into the Detroit police drag traffic case and his wider anti crime ministry work.
Chief Nance ordered police dogs to patrol the city after complaints about wandering strays. Officers trained and deployed canine units to monitor crowds and assist patrols during the event, with handlers reporting swift responses to incidents.
A three day meeting in Gary is announced with a schedule of speakers led by Prof. Clarence Manion and Dean Starnbart. Guests include state leaders and editors attending tours of major projects around Lake Michigan and a reception hosted by the Lake County Premier Club at Hotel Gary. Special events for wives include a Friday breakfast with Mrs AlmaMae head of Bluffton Banner News presiding.
Birth notices list multiple families from Cory, Bragit, Coal City, and nearby areas with dates in June. Names include Len Bagene, Edsa Arleen, Donid Spangler, Mouting Bern, Donid Spangler, and others, noting sons and daughters born at Clay County Hospital and various households.
Hoover addresses a Republican banquet at the Manufacturers Building with aggressive talk on his 1932 bid. He frames the presidential race as the dominant issue, attributes economic depressions to broader influences, and faces a raucous, cheering audience. The event drew over five thousand attendees, with orderly seating and a large Indiana turnout from Clay County members and local figures.
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