Congress and the 69th session review of actions
Lee Ault surveys the first session of the sixty-ninth Congress adjourned July 3 after seven months. Ten of twenty-four proposals reached final action. notable items include a $380 million annual tax cut, funding for road and aviation programs, a six year public works plan, and World Court considerations. Several foreign and domestic measures await next session.
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Sixty-Ninth Congress
United States
Senate
Coolidge
Funding Commission
Belgium
Italy
Czecho-Slovakia
Esthenia
Latvia
Lithonia
France
Watson-Parker
Haugen
McNary
House
Watson and Robinson
Indiana
Fess
Department of Agriculture
Those Naughty Naughty Girls in Richmond
The piece reports complaints from farmers along the Whitewater River near Richmond about local women described as inappropriate. Sheriff Dan Chapman is pursuing offenders after a wave of complaints about behavior during the hot weather. The article urges residents to use bathing suits rather than birthday clothes in public.
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Richmond
Dan Chapman
Congress
Sheriff’s Office
Whitewater
Masons Visit Franklin From Wayne County on Speei Train
County commissioners approved quarterly poor claims filed by trustees including Center Franklin Jackson Jefferson Washington and Wayne townships. A special Sunday train carried 283 adults and four children from Germantown Milton and nearby areas to Franklin for a Masonic Home outing with entertainment and a dinner, a day enjoyed by all.
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Center Township
Franklin Iowehie
Jackson Township
Jefferson Township
Washington Ee
Wayne Township
Germantown
Milton
Ae City
Pennsylvania
Wayne County
Franklin
Robert Mygonongy Undertakes Three Week Family Outing
Robert reports good luck at fishing during a three week trip with the family to Elks Rapids.
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Robert Mygonongy
Elks Rapids
Robert
Community Pride Spurs Town Spirit and Progress
A call for stronger community pride to boost town development and unite residents. The message urges residents to embrace pride as the foundation for taking action and realizing the community's bright possibilities.
Observations From Exchanges and Local Happenings
Indiana exits debt raising hopes that future legislatures curb appropriations. Middletown fair runs July 27 to 30 drawing big crowds. Rail expansion moves toward a double track Richmond to Indianapolis. A preacher jokes about a man with another’s wife and a five dollar collection. Heat prompts ice cream favors. Preparations for a notable August event begin. Corn in the hog remains a valued feed.
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Indiana
Middletown
Greenfield
Richmond
Indianapolis
Baer
William H. Onee
The Call For Friendliness In Everyday Encounters
A lyrical piece extols cheerful, friendly behavior. It contrasts a cheerful, uplifting person with a gloomy, negative one and urges more friendliness to spread sunshine, smiles, and positive vibes in daily life. The poem emphasizes kindness, warm greetings, and positive influence in shops and streets.
Amick Encourages Poultry Start in Project Work
Amick promotes poultry as a quick, profitable entry for agricultural project work. Marion Oldaker raises hundreds of chicks on a Germantown area farm, planning to oversee the entire flock with his father next season. The Duff farm near Germantown shows large pig pens and substantial hay crops including alfalfa and clover.
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Marion Oldaker
Oldaker
Germantown
Pennville
Marion
Duff
Bennaps
Dublin
Hayden
Molders' Union Responds to Strike Statement
Local Union No. 270 defends its actions after June 29 walkout over unpaid overtime. The letter explains a dispute with Mal-Gra Company over overtime settlements, alleged discharge of a committeeman, and the union’s right to organize and pursue an equitable agreement without mass quitting as a strike.
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Mal-Gra
Webster
Beagle Pup Scandal Sparks Cheese Prank
Ray Hinsky bought a Beagle pup in Cincinnati that proved shy and refused to leave the kennel. A prank smeared limburger cheese inside Hinsky’s hat, causing an odor that drove his wife from the home. The dog then sniffed, grabbed the hat, and ate the cheese while Hinsky blamed Arthur Cornthwaite for the act.
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Ray Hinsky
Hinsky
Ray
Cincinnati
Arthur Cornthwaite
Easy to Reach and Hard to Leave Slogan Noted
The New Castle Democrat reports a northern Indiana resort adopted the line Easy to Reach-Hard to Leave. A spy killer later linked Pendleton Michigan City and the Penal Farm to the slogan, diminishing its impact.
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Indiana
New Castle
Pendleton
Michigan City
Penal Farm
County School Fund Disbursements Reported
May distribution shows Harrison township 1717.19 dollars and Center township 11111.71 dollars. Jackson consolidated 10923.80 Jefferson consolidated 11670.57 Washington consolidated 11273.54. A remark on traffic violations notes continued disregard for Stop and Go signs despite the silent policeman in the street.
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Harrison Township
Jackson
Consolidated
Center Township
Jefferson
Washington
Water hemlock illness harms Grover Monger
Grover Monger suffered illness from water hemlock poisoning contracted while gathering berries. The toxin affected his arms and lower limbs, causing severe water blisters and sores over those areas.
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Grover Monger
Kokomo Family to Visit Stifel Household This Weekend
Mrs. F. R. Bannon and her two children from Kokomo plan a short weekend visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Stifel. Dr. Bannon will join Saturday, and the family will return home afterward.
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F. R. Bannon
Kokomo
George Stifeler
Dr. Bannon
Kepler Family Heads to Michigan Peninsula for Outdoor Trip
H. T. Kepler his wife and son of Germantown depart this week for a monthlong visit in the Michigan peninsula. They seek fishing and hunting, activities the region still treats as real sport.
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H. T. Kepler
Germantown
Michigan
Fink Sisters Return From Spencer Visit
Mary and Harriett Fink returned home from Spencer after visiting their grandmother for several weeks over Sunday.
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Mary
Harriett Fink
Spencer
Beeson Guests Visit Beeson Couple from Economy
Mr and Mrs Ed Beeson hosted a social visit from Mr and Mrs George Beeson of Economy last week.
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Ed. Beeson
Mrs
George Beeson
Carpenter Couple Visit From Spiceland
Mr and Mrs B A Carpenter were here from Spiceland Thursday and t.
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B. A. Carpenter
Spiceland
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Lee Ault
J. T. Reese
Amick
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