Former Local Merchant Adolph Strauss Dies in Indianapolis
Adolph Strauss aged eighty one founder of the Gold Mine Department Store in this city died of heart disease at his home 3804 Central avenue Indianapolis. Funeral Friday at 10 from Hisey and Titus Funeral Home burial at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregational Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Ruth two sons Nathan and Sam B and brother Simon.
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Adolph Strauss
Mr. Strauss
Central Avenue
Indianapolis
Hisey and Titus
North
Delaware Street
Hebrew Congregational Cemetery
Olnhausen
Germany
Anderson
Terre Haute
Columbus
Rosenberg Building
Capital Loan Company
West Second Street
Morrison
John C. Grouch Company
Fred Able
Strauss
Simon
Miami
Fla
Ruth
Nathan
Sam B
Frederick C Heitkamp dies at 69 Seymour nurseryman
Frederick C Heitkamp, 69, Seymour nurseryman, died Wednesday at Schneck Memorial Hospital after a five day illness. Born January 1, 1867, in Seymour, he lived at 717 South Pine Street and returned from the West twenty years ago. He is survived by his widow Louisa Lahne Sierp Heitkamp, three daughters Agnes Johnson Indiana, Lonella and Mildred, and three grandchildren. Burial in Lutheran Cemetery after services at Immanuel Lutheran Church officiated by Rev E H Eegers. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight.
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Frederick C. Heitkamp
Seymour
Schneck Memorial Hospital
Immanuel Lutheran Church
E. H. Eegers
Heitkamp
Seymour and
Vicinity
Agnes Johnson
Indianapolis
Lonella Heitkamp
Mildred Heitkamp
South Pine Street
Seymour board awards West Jackson street contract
The Seymour board of public works and safety awarded the West Jackson street improvement contract to Harry Marberry for 3154. The bid beat the alternative 3010.10 by Herbert Zumhingst. Marberry will start within days and guarantees no extra costs beyond bid unit prices.
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West Jackson Street
Walnut
Beech Streets
Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety
Harry Marberry
Seymour
Marberry
Herbert Zumhingst
Seymour Contractor
Mr. Marberry
Zambinest
Charles R. Mather
Permit Renewal Denied by Board in Indiana Liquor Case
The Jackson county alcoholic beverage board recommended denial of The Trading Corporation of Indiana’s renewal for retail liquor beer and wine at 316 West Tipton street. Hearing occurred weeks ago with local investigation supporting the denial and a 30 day temporary license to vacate the building was noted.
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Jackson County Alcoholic Beverage Board Today
State Board
Trading Corporation of Indiana
West Tipton Street
Court House
Grace Willis
Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Jackson County Board
State Commission
Willis
Canning Season Under Way Here Plants Hire Nearly 300 Workers
Seymour plant of Vincennes Packing Corp begins 1937 pack with first runs in catsup and tomato juice. About 275 to 300 workers employed as farmers bring in tomatoes and sweet corn while rain boosts expected yields and corn pack starts next week.
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Seymour
Vincennes Packing Corporation
Grafton Richey
Garner Tells Attitude On Government In Business
Vice President Garner hints at his stance on government in business during a Dallas dinner speech. He cites his clash with Jesse Jones over power and his aim to reduce government involvement, praising Roosevelt while supporting Allred against Sheppard in prior efforts. He notes bank statements and railroad progress as evidence of economic activity.
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Garner
Dallas
Tex
John N. Garner
Cactus Jack
Jesse HH. Jones
Houston
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
James A. Farley
National Democratic Committee
James V. Allred
Texas
Roosevelt
Morris Sheppard
Allred
Sheppard
Marley
Lehman
New York
Jesse Jones
Planning Survey Made On Roads In Seymour District
A ten month planning survey of all roads in Jackson county and the Seymour district of the Indiana State Highway Commission is under way near Seymour. Officials expect to compute road density per mile to guide future highway construction and improvements. The program is supervised by district highway office staff east of Seymour.
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Jackson County
Seymour District
Indiana State Highway Commission
Seymour
Lovelock Wins Olympic 1500 Meter Distance Run
New Zealander Jack Lovelock won the Olympic 1500 meter title in Berlin with a time of 3 minutes 478 10 seconds. Glenn Cunningham of Lawrence Kansas finished second and Luigi Beccali of Italy placed third as Archie San Romani of Frontenac Kansas finished fourth. Cunningham also lowered the previous world record of 3 48.8.
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Berlin
Jack Lovelock
Glenn Cunningham
Lawrence
Kans
Luigi Beccali
Italy
Archie San Romani
Frontenac
Lovelock
Bill Bonthron
Cunningham
Bonthron
Police Seek Circulating Counterfeit Quarters
Seymour chief of police Julius G. Harlow reports two counterfeit quarters were passed at local businesses and warns that more may be in circulation. He asks business owners to watch for fake coins and says officers are on the lookout for individuals passing them.
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Julius G. Harlow
Seymour
Harlow
Labor Factions Tense As AFL Risks Schism
Labor turmoil looms after the AFL suspends John L. Lewis and about 1 million United Mine Workers for rebellion. Rival federation talk grows amid threats of competing unions and potential split from the long dominant federation.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Lewis
A. F. of L
Knights of Labor
A. F. of L. Executive Council
United Mine Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
Tryig
Executive Council
I. O
More Parking Fines Are Paid in Seymour
Two arrests were recorded at the Seymour police station as officers continued enforcement of the city traffic ordinance. H. E. Ashcraft and Mrs. Helen Douglass, both Seymour residents, were fined $1 each for overtime parking in one hour spaces. Officials say public cooperation and compliance have grown as enforcement proceeds. Motoring downtown spaces are easier to find.
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Seymour
H. EF. Ashcraft
Helen Douglass
Bus Overturn Kills Two as Rescue Becomes Delayed
A Pittsburgh to New York bus overturned twice in a driving rainstorm on a mountainside near Huntingdon Pennsylvania killing a man about 25 named Joseph Kissh of Youngstown and a woman about 20. Thirteen others were injured and six trapped as rescuers labored four hours to free the two conscious women. The driver George Kukich from Pittsburgh escaped injury. patrolmen and a doctor aided inside the wreckage after the top was sheared off and gasoline spread through the vehicle.
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Huntingdon
Joseph Kissh
Youngstown
Martha Gray
Washington
Lois Kelly
Coalport
George Kukich
Pittsburgh
John Nat
Eight Die As Airliner Crashes Near Lambert Field
At St Louis Aug 6 a Chicago and Southern Airliner crashed near Lambert Field killing all eight aboard. Witness Ralph Sharp said the plane banked steeply and headed back toward the airport before plunging. Pilot and co pilot died near the wreckage as investigators recovered intact instruments and the clock still running.
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Chicago
Southern Air Lines
St. Louis-Lambert
St. Louis
Lambert-St. Louis
Ralph L. Sharp
Fairfield
New Orleans
George Behlmann
Sharp
Ben Havercamp
A. L. Koch
Guy Faulkner
Department of Commerce
St Louis
L. B. Tiernan
Carleton Putnam
Two Autos Collide Near Niles Killing Seven
Two cars collided head on three miles south of Niles on US 31 killing seven, including six privates from Fort Jefferson and a South Bend resident. All occupants died or were fatally injured. investigation hampered as no one survived to tell details.
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Niles
Mich
Here
Fort Jefferson
Michigan
Joe Hill
Eugene Newby
Howard C. Kelley
Herbert Hizer
St. Louis
Hill
Roy Warner
Culver
Ind
Richard A. Peterson
Osborn St
South Bend
Lorene Barr
Burdette St
Mishawaka
Peterson
Miss Barr
Warner
Newby
A. W. Kerlikowski
Rebels Surrender Opens Way for Loyal Advance at Zaragonz
At Rebel Headquarters Burgos Spain August 6 1926 two thousand rebels surrendered on the Aragon front paving the way for a loyal march on Zaragonz Barcelona and Vic es reported by the Associated Press.
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Burgos
Spain
Aragon
Zaragonz
Barcelona
Blood tests eyed to settle girl mix up case
Pathologist Dr. Jack C. Norris suggested blood typing could help determine Louise Madeline Pittman’s parentage. The Macon area custody case involves Mr. and Mrs. Pittman and Louise who seeks to clarify her true family as she visits in Atlanta.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Jack C. Norris
City
Louise Madeline Pittman
John Gagner
Macon
Daniel L. Pittman
Pittman
Garner
Louise Madeline
Mrs. Garner
Mr. Pittman
Mrs. Pittman
Office Closure Notice for August 8 to 16
The column notes my office will be closed from August 8 to 16. Dr B S Shin ness. and
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B. S. Shinness
Weather Notes From Seymour Water pumping Station
Unofficial weather records show downtown reading and river level data from the Seymour Water Co. pumping station. Temperature at 2 p.m. today is reported with gauge notes and district readings.
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Anne
Dix-Hmar
Seymour Water Co
Rainfall Records 0.52 Inch Near Henry Ahlert North
Rain fell Wednesday night benefiting crops lawns and vegetation. Official weather station at Henry Ahlert north of the city logged 0.52 inches.
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W. S. Bartlett
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D. R. McDavitt
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A. R. Holt
Boston
Vernon Omlie
Memphis
Carl Zier
The
Pilot
Russell Mossman
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