City rejects federal aid for unemployed. Seymour sewer project to start
Mayor Burkart announced Seymour will not seek federal employment aid. A new sewer project will begin soon to create local jobs and address unemployment without federal relief. Senator LaFollette’s inquiry seeks data on unemployment, relief costs, and potential federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
W. Burkart
U.S
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Federal
Manufacturers’ Committee
LaFollette
United States
Senator la Follette
United States Senate
Court of Honor Brings Scouts Together in Brownstown
The city wide court of honor Tuesday night in Brownstown drew troops from across southern Indiana. About eighty percent of Seymour troop members and their scoutmasters attended and earned merit badges and honors, with Seymour Scouts receiving a large share of distinctions.
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Brownstown
Seymour Troops
Indiana
Seymour
Columbus man fined for illegal fish catching and gear
John Smith of Columbus was fined 35 at Columbus for possession of a gigg and illegal fishing. The arrest was made by Game Wardens Otto Kain and Millard Morrison of this city.
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John Smith
Columbus
Otto Kain
Millard Morrison
Jackson County Potatoes To Be In State Exhibit
Thirty five Jackson County 4 H Potato Club members will exhibit at the State Potato Show at Purdue University January 12 to 16, 1931. They finished the 1930 Potato Club project with 42 enrolled, 35 completing, growing 1084 bushels on 944 acres at 64 cents per bushel, selling at $1.25. They also won premiums at the Indiana State Fair and placed fourth in county exhibit of five peaks. Two Clothing Club members from Honeytown will exhibit at the State Show, Esther Robertson and Edna Boknecht, under Miss Daisy Robertson as county and loreal leaders.
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Jackson County
4-Il
Purdue University
Potato Clu
Indiana
Baltimore & Ohio
Potery Club
4-H Clothing Club
Esther Robertson
E@na Bokneelit
Hamilton Township
Honeytown Clothing Club
Grand Jury In Regular Session In Jackson Circuit Court
Ernest Bean of Freetown was sentenced to one to ten years for second degree burglary in Brownstown court but suspended and Bean released. Grand jury continued secret investigations with no circuit court today and will resume Thursday. New cases filed include Irma Tidd non support of an inner child and Eula Hill vs John Hill divorce.
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Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Ernest Bean
Freetown
Indiana Reformatory
James A. Cox
Jackson
Brownstown
Ninth and
Ewing Streets
Seymour
Bean
Irma Tidd
Egg Conference At Indianapolis Thursday
Indiana Farm Bureau arranges a Thursday December 18 10:00 a m egg and poultry industry conference in Indianapolis. County Farm Bureau groups statewide are asked to send representatives and a Federal Warm Board delegate will explain the State Cooperative Association plan for handling eggs and poultry. The event aims to spur improved marketing machinery as the industry grows rapidly and surplus poultry or eggs occur.
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Indiana Farm Bureau
Indianapolis
Farm Bureau
Indiana
Federal
Warm Board
State Cooperative Association
Accordion Ensemble Praised After European Trip in Ireland
Asenciat P-649 reports Galh Curei recalling a parade in Ireland where fifty accordionists performed in a marching band. She says the ensemble sound is remarkable and moving, highlighting the cohesion and energy of the group during the soldiers’ parade.
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Asenciat
New York
Galh Curei
Ireland
Mrs Heintz Named Head Of License Bureau In Seymour
Mrs Gladys Heintz was appointed head of the Seymour license bureau succeeding Mrs Tiladyus Meyer who handed over the office on East Second Street. Heintz also becomes manager of the local branch of the Hoosier State Automobile Association, succeeding Meyer. License plates will go on sale December 26 per James W. Carpenter, chief of the license bureau, with the Hoosier association to operate in conjunction with the license bureau.
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Tiladyus Meyer
Joecal
East Secomd Street
Gladys Heintz
Frank Mawr
Heintz
Troosier State Automobile Association
Meyer
M. E. Noblet
Indianapolis
Thoosier Association
James W. Carpenter
Hoosier Association
Hoosier
Hoosier State Association
American Automobile Association
Indiana
J. Cooper Props
Hloosier State Automobile Association
Moore Rites Thursday for Mrs Anna Laura Moore
Funeral services for 53 year old Anna Laura Moore who died at her home on Tuesday will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at her daughter Mrs Roy Simmons home on West Second Street. The Rev Frank Reynolds of Brownstown will officiate and burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
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Anna Laura, Moore
Ewing and
Third Streets
Roy Simmons
Second Street
Frank Reynolds
Brownstown
Riverview Cemetery
Funeral services for Dorothy Sitterding near Tampico
Funeral services for Dorothy Sitterding one day old daughter of Wilbur and Alma Sitterding near Tampico were scheduled for this afternoon at 4 o clock at Voss Mortuary North Chestnut Street with Rev J Th Destinon of Sayers Lutheran Church leading. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery.
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Dorothy Sitterding
Old Daugster
Wilbur
Alma Sitterding
Tampico
Voss Mortuary
North
Chestnut Street
J. Th. Destinon
Sayers Lutheran Church
Lutheran Cemetery
Three Extension Schools In Jackson County This Year
County Agricultural Agent W Stall announces three extension schools in Jackson County for corn poultry dairy and forage. Purdue specialists K K Beeson De C T Gregory Stephen M Walford W W Underwood HK Gannon and M Pence lead sessions January 29 30 and February 8 at the Brownstown courthouse with practical discussions on profitable agricultural topics.
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Jackson County
W. Stall
Jacckson County
Dailry
AL Gannon
Purdue University
M. ©. Pence
Soils and Crops Department
Brownstown
Finds No Evidence Giants in Sonora Skeleton Claim
Dr. Byron Cummings of the University of Arizona reports no evidence for a reported ancient race of giants after a week in Sevopa Sonora and excavating thirteen skeletons from an Indian burial ground. The mine operator J B Coker had claimed eight foot tall remains.
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Jess
Dr. Cummings
Jarvis of Vlanfield Visits Seymour on Business
K. L. Jarvis of Vlanfield traveled to Seymour today for official business. The brief domestic visit touched on local commerce and civic matters as Jarvis met with Seymour officials during the day.
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K. L. Jarvis
Vlanfield
Seymour
Happiness Reunites Runaway Girl with Chicago Family
A twelve year old girl named Jane, who ran away after a drunken, mean father, wrote a letter thanking Chief Homer Phillips of Chicago for returning her home. She expresses happiness to be back with her father at 1100 North LaSalle Street, and notes her relief at leaving the streets for Tennessee before she was found.
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Clinton AW
Chief Phillips
Chicago
Mav Phillips
Tam
Bloodhounds At Trail Of Marysville Schoolteacher Murder
Associated Press report from Marysville Missouri describes a murder of 19 year old Velena Cotler at a country schoolhouse. bloodhounds tracked suspects while coroner Dr Huim herd noted fingerprints and a nude body found at dusk by T H Thompson. Sheriff Harve England reported a stranger seen on grounds and several men described as floaters were arrested but not linked to the crime.
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Marysville
Velena Cotler
T. H. Thompson
Huimherd
Sherff Harve
England
Miss Colter
Will New
No cheers groans on prohibition ruling
Washington reaction split over a federal judge’s decision that the eighteenth amendment is invalid. The ruling drew no clear cheers or groans as officials expect a Supreme Court review. Prohibition leaders and dry groups offered cautious, divergent comments while anticipating higher court action.
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Prema
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Willian Clark
New Jersey
Wev
Find No Trace of Paul Brown
Police search for 23 year old Paul Brown in Brown county Indiana after he allegedly killed his parents and shot farmhand Chester Bunge. Burned home yielded charred bodies of Mr and Mrs Lee Brown while Brown remains missing and feared dangerous and insane. Bloodhounds tracked toward Bloomington but trail was lost. A second theory suggests Brown may have killed himself in the hills.
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Iy Associated Press
Nashville
Ind
Paul Brown
Chester Bunge
Brown
Here
Lee Brown
Purdue
Bunge
Bloomington
Brown County Hills
Annual animal census in Lassen National Park
Lassen National Park conducts its annual census counting 3 300 animals across habitats. Researchers tally species distribution and population shifts to guide conservation efforts and park management.
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Lassen National Park
De Palma Ordered To Pay Wife Alimony
Los Angeles December 17 former speed king Ralph De Palma was ordered to pay $200 a month temporary alimony to his wife Clara De Palma during a hearing. Mrs De Palma cried as a recess was taken and she testified they had 21 years of marriage with only $70 left. De Palma denied a $25,000 annual income but said he earns $1,000 monthly as an adviser to a car maker and has won little on the tracks recently.
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Iy Associated Press
Los Angeles
Ralph de Palma
Roaring Board
Clara de Valma
Dr J H Jones Office Closed For Two Months
Local medical office of Dr J H Jones announces temporary closure for two months. Patients instructed to contact a substitute clinic or provincial health line for urgent care during the period.
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J. H. Jones
Congress seeks Hyde testimony on 60 million drought relief plan
Washington December 17 Congress pressed for details on the 60 million drought relief proposal. Secretary Hyde was called to explain his role and origins of the plan as lawmakers debate its funding and food loan provisions amid fiscal tensions. Senate and House committees pursue further information and revisions.
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Associated Prena
Washington
Congress
House
Hyde
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Haaroane Woods
Hoover
Woods
Agriculture Committee of the
Department of Agriculture
Jones
Dill
McKellar
Tennessee
1931 Hunting Licenses
The 1981 hunting licenses have arrived at Brownstown county clerk Virgil Fountain’s office and are on sale. Licenses measure 35. by 244 inches, smaller than the old ones. The back no longer lists laws. open seasons are shown and may change by the 1931 legislature.
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Virgil Fountain
Brownstown
Weather Records Report from Seymour Water Co
Riley Joble files the local weather record noting a maximum temperature of 35 degrees and a minimum of 17 degrees. The river stage is 2 inches above the low water mark at the Seymour Water Co pumping station.
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Riley Joble
The
Seymour Water Co
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Hoosier State Automobile Association
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Eureka
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Associated Press
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