Flood Damage Strikes Roads and Rivers Across State
Flood waters crippled highways in central Indiana as White River fell from a peak of 13 ft 7 in. Roads 46 and 50 reported open or clear, but fills washed out near North Vernon and traffic limited to light vehicles. Terre Haute evacuees reached 500 as Wabash River neared 25.5 ft, while Evansville braced for a 44 ft Ohio River rise.
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White River
State Highway Department
U.S. Road 31
Rockfor
Medora
U. S. Road 50
U.S
Nashville
Blcomington
Millport
Bedford
Salem
Scottsburg
Aurora
Lawrenceburg
Indianapolis
Indiana
Terre Haute
Knox
Gibson
White
Patoka
Evansville
Ohio River
Gasstation ordinance out in Seymour city council
The Seymour city council withdrew an ordinance that would have barred building or operating gas stations within 150 feet of church or school property. City attorney Edward P. Elsner questioned its legality, noting state fire marshal authority. The council also approved removal of the Majestic Theater clock tower atop the theater building, authorizing street commissioner H. K. Dannattelle to proceed once weather allows, with the final height to suit theater manager Mrs. Eagleston.
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Henry Huber
Edward P. Elsner
Elsner
Seymour
Majestic Theater
H. K. Dannattelle
Pictures by Plane Enter County Art Exhibit
Jackson county artist Mrs. Palmer E. Mart of Cortland could not reach Seymour due to high water. Floyd Bottorff, Cortland airplane pilot, flew over flooded lowlands to enter her ten framed pictures and several sketches before the Monday deadline.
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Jackson County
Palmer E. Mart
Cortland
Seymour
Floyd Bottorff
Ray to Speak at Redding Township Farmers Meeting
The Redding Township Farmers Holiday Association will meet Wednesday night at the Walnut Grove schoolhouse. State secretary ER Ray will speak. Ray recently met the group, which formed with about fifty farmers as members. the association's purpose will be presented at the meeting.
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Farmers’ Holiday Association
Walnut Grove
Redding Township
ER. R. Ray
Hitch-Hiking Theft Reported Near Seymour
Police investigated a hitch-hiking theft after a driver from Louisville stopped to refuel between North Vernon and Seymour. Two men who rode in the rear of his van vanished with a suitcase, two suits, and five dollars. Authorities found no trace of the suspects.
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Seymour
W. A. Polle
Louisville
North Vernon
Polle
U. S
Medical Society to Gather Here for Ninth District Meeting
The twenty-ninth annual Fourth District Medical Society meeting is set for Wednesday with enrollment at 9 AM at the Elks' Home and golf at Seymour Country Club. A banquet at 6:28 PM at the Elks' Home will feature Dr. Thurman B. Rice of Indianapolis on An Economical Health Program. A 4:30 PM afternoon discussion by Dr. Irvin Abell of Louisville on tumors of the breast is highlighted by his status as a leading regional medical authority.
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Fourth District Medical Society
Elks
Seymour Country Club
Thurman B. Rice
Indianapolis
Irvin Abell
Louisville
Body of Merton Mitchell Still Missing After River Tragedy
Merton Mitchell brother of Mrs. Alfred Blevins of this city remains unfound after drowning May 7 in the St. Joseph River near Buchanan Michigan. Dragging operations continued with police patrolling banks and plans to lower headgates to improve search conditions.
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Merton Mitchell
Alfred Blevins
St. Joseph
Buchanan
Mich
Mitchell
Violin Recital by Mrs Droege Sunday Evening
On May 21 the senior Walther League of Immanuel Lutheran Church will host Mrs Walter Droege for a violin recital at the Lutheran Club House. The program features Miss Lillie Ahlbrand and Rev BE Eggers with Miss Norma Barkman on violin accompaniment.
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Walther League
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Walter Droege
Droege
Seymour
Lillie Ahl Brand
BE. d, Eggers
Norma Barkman
Honor Day 5 Held at Local School
More than 115 Shields Junior and Senior High School students received awards during Honor Day in the Shields High School auditorium. Melba Ahlbrand won the top senior girl cup from the Seymour Business and Professional Women's Club. Robert Fleetwood and Earl Gerkensmeyer received Rotary Club caps. The Rotary Club also awards two smaller cups to the outstanding senior boys as no single winner was chosen. Sophia Demas and Avery Dittmer won $20 gold prizes for excellence in work and activities given by the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority.
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Shields
Shields High School
Melba Ahlbrand
Seymour Business and Professional Women's Club
Alice Kirsch
Robert Fleetwood
Earl Gerkensmeyer
Seymour Rotary Club
Rotary Club
N. J. Lasher
Sophia Demas
Avery Ditt«mer
Louis Osterman
Kappa Kappa Kappa
New Program 10 Come From Chaos Speaks to Rotary Club
Floyd W. Dick of Chicago spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon on The Rebuilding of Life. He warned the world is in a transitional period producing wrecked humanity and urged a far reaching program that restores individual life with faith in others. Dick expressed optimism that changes will yield greater happiness and prosperity for individuals.
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Floyd W. Dick
Chicago
Lyceum Bureau
Rotary Club Today
Martin W. Steinwedel
Mr. Dick
Rotary Club
Inquiries pour in for single four‑room rental
Giles Manuel recounts eleven inquiries for one four‑room house from a Tribune Classified ad. The first inquiry came within thirty minutes of printing, and only one family secured the rental. Ten others follow the ads daily, watching for rental opportunities. If you have a house to rent, advertise it at low cost.
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Giles Manuel
Mr. Manuel
Tribune
Regulations Explain Indiana Gross Income Tax Exemption Rules
Indianapolis today announced new tax regulations clarifying how the $1,000 exemption applies to taxpayers with multiple business activities. Clar ence A. Jackson led the unveiling, with Leroy Sanders heading the legal department in compiling the Q A guidance for builders and material dealers. The publication also addresses the all receipts tax concept and cross state implications.
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Indianapolis
Clarence A. Jackson
Legal Department
Leroy Sanders
the Tribune
Death summons local resident Robert B Rascoe
Robert B Rascoe aged 48 died at 1 30 this morning at 819 South Poplar Street after a week of influenza. He was born June 18 1884 in Monroe county and married Ruida Large February 25 1913 at Vernon. Survived by widow five children three brothers five sisters two grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral 2 30 Thursday from Voss Mortuary with Rev A A Cohn. burial Riverview Cemetery. calling after 7 tonight.
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Robert B. Rasccoe
South Poplar Street
Mr. Rascoe
Monroe County
Robert Rascoe
Vernon
Ruida Large
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Greensburg
Zella Freehearty
Elmer Rascoe
Chalice Rascoe
Cecil Rasccoe
Dora Rascoe
John Rascoe
Butler Ville
Cassel Rascoe
Noah Rascoe
Jennings County
India Mobley
Columbus
Florence Carson
North Vernon
Eva Love
Phoebe Rascoe
May Grow
Voss Mortuary
A. A. Cohn
First Baptist Church
Riverview Cemetery
Railroad seeks to block Indiana truck route change
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company filed suit in Bartholomew Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Indiana and others to vacate an order allowing the Denny Motor Transfer Company of New Albany to operate on Road 31 between Indianapolis and New Albany. The suit argues the order is insufficient and unnecessary since sufficient rail and truck service already exists. Perry McCart More Cook and Samuel Trabue of the commission are named as defendants.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rynerson, Shinn & Sharpnach
Bartholomew
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Denny Motor Transfer Company of
New Albany
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Seymour
Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Perry McCart
More Cook
Samuel Trabue
Denny Company
JAP OPERATIONS HALT EXPECTED IN CHINA
Rumors of a Chinese Japanese compromise point to a halt in hostilities south of the Great Wall. General Hwang Fu arrives from Nanking with a statement by Japanese head in Manchuria Muto about withdrawal once Chinese troops leave the Great Wall. Over seventy American children evacuate Tung chow as U S advised. Tsunha occupation reported by Japanese Fourteenth Infantry under Hattori with little resistance.
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Great Wall
China
Tientsin
Hwang Fu
Nanking
Nobuyoshi Muto
Manchuria
Muto
Hwang
Japan
North China
Tungchow
American Board of Missions
United States
Peiping
Rengo
Tsunha
Fourteenth Infantry
Heijiro Hattori
Branches to Have Blanks for Tax Reports
Governor McNutt announced that automobile license branches statewide will distribute the blanks for gross income tax reports. Branches handle only distribution. all remittances go to the state treasurer. First payment due July 1. blanks available around June 15.
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McNutt
Washington eyes London conference amid arms crisis
Washington weighs London economic conference prospects as Germany and Hitler objections loom. President Roosevelt concentrates diplomacy to avert ruptures at the Geneva arms talks before the London meeting opens. Delegation plans include stabilizing international monetary ratios and concrete steps toward coordination.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
Kensington
Germany
Roosevelt
Geneva
Harry Devine Dead
Funeral services were to be held today in Beloit Wisconsin for Harry Devine a former resident and uncle of Mrs Edgar Maddox. He died Saturday morning after living in the city for years and moving to Beloit last year.
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Beloit
Wisconsin
Harry Devine
Devine
Edgar Maddox
Lynn Street
Gandhi Weighs 914 Pounds After Fast
Poona India May 16 Gandhi after eight days of his three week fast in protest of untouchability is pronounced in excellent condition. He sleeps well and his pulse is strong weighs 91% pounds having lost a pound and a half daily since beginning the ordeal a week ago yesterday.
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Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Woodman Euchre Night Tuesday May 16
Public invited to Woodman euchre session on Tuesday May 16. Community organizers invite players to join in the card game event and enjoy a social evening.
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Woodman Euchre
Roosevelt in Appeal Seeks World Peace Steps Now
Roosevelt calls for immediate concrete steps toward global peace without diplomatic precedent. He urges rapid action by world rulers to assure peace and prevent further conflict through clear measures.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt message calls for a world non aggression pact
The Associated Press reports from Washington on May 16 that the heart of Roosevelt's message to the world urges all nations to enter into a solemn definite pact of non aggression. It calls for reaffirming obligations and reducing armaments with signatories pledging not to send armed forces across frontiers if all obligations are faithfully executed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt proposes world non aggression pact to Congress
By Associated Press Kent Roosevelt told Congress a special message proposing a world non aggression pact. He said economic peace and stability are threatened by selfish and short sighted policies and threats of actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kent Roosevelt
Congress
President's plea to cut armaments and seek Geneva pact
Washington May 16 The President urged nations to reduce armaments end aggressive aims and refrain from using force beyond borders. He pressed for Geneva arms and London economic conferences and a MacDonald plan to stabilize Germany and France with a consultative peace pact. A later meeting would decide further steps.
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Washington
Kent Roosevelt
Mnay
China
United States
London
Geneva
France
Germany
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Ray
Fourth District Society
Michigan
Logal School
Ingame Levy Information
Robert B. Rascoe
Denny Motor Transfer Firm
Order of Public Service Commission of
U. 3
Gandhi
R ‘Goble
Biles Eal
Mour Water Co
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