Car Plunges Into River. County Officials Face Action
James T. Athey county superintendent survived a high speed plunge off Riverton ferry in his car. He and companions were returning from Terre Haute when a brake miscue sent the vehicle into fifteen feet of water. Athey struggled free, swam to shore, and the car was recovered next day. The report also covers a board of supervisors resolution targeting county clerks Jay Swern and E D Morton for funds they held and failed to pay into the treasury, with potential lawsuits if settlement was not made within ten days.
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Athey
Board of Supervisors
Jay Swern
E D Morton
Pearce
One More Unfortunate Paternity Case In Esquire Court
Ray Lafevre of Oblong was arraigned in Esquire Craig's court on a paternity charge by Myrtle Davis of Orange township. He is held on an $800 bond for county court. Four new divorce suits filed in circuit court this week include Sadie Ratcliff versus Hiram Ratcliff for cruelty and abandonment, Jane Brown versus Thomas Brown, Thomas Ausbrook versus Anna Ausbrook, and Mary Tingiley versus Thomas Tingiley.
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Ray Lafevre
Oblong
Esquire Craig’s Court
Myrtle Davis
Orange Township
Sadie Ratcliff
Marshall Township
Hiram R. Ratcliff
Jane Brown
Casey
Thomas Brown
Thomas Ausbrook
West Union
Anna
Mary Tingiley
Thomas
Crace Merjing
Terre Haute Mayor Impeached and Removed by Council
Terre Haute Mayor James M. Gossom was impeached and removed from office by a 6 to 3 council vote on Monday night amid 32 charges against him.
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James M. Gossom
Terre Haute
Gossim
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed By Gov Dunne
Gov Dunne designates October 9 as fire prevention day urging inspection of gas connections stove flues electric wiring and chimneys before the firing season begins. The notice emphasizes safety and urges the public not to take chances.
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Selby
Goodrich
M. Grabenheimer
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