05 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
1
Polling sites listed for two county elections across townships and towns. Locations include schools, post offices, and public buildings such as the War Mother's Home, Seventh Ward school, First National Bank, and various residence and business addresses.
Fragmented OCR text references names and places but lacks clear events or dates. Readable items include Indianapolis and nearby areas, mentions of unions, marriages, and a potential election or probate but details are unclear. No definite action or outcome can be established from the fragments.
A Bloomington man, Robert Williams, lost control of a heavy coffee driven vehicle on Palate Road 50 east of the creek between Loogootee and Shoals. The crash caused serious damage to the car and slight injuries to Mrs. William. State Patrolman Washington reported the overturning occurred after the initial impact and noted no other serious harm.
Noblesville Indiana in April 5 a pair of twin girls arrived weighing about one and a half pounds each. One twin died within hours after birth while the surviving infant was placed in an incubator under physician care.
Baseball fans plan to view Babe Ruth this week with local men welcoming the star appearance as fans anticipate a Wednesday event and a lively ballpark atmosphere.
Washington residents will have the first glimpse of the new Ford this Friday at the local dealer. Midwestern Ford says the car is on display for one day only and invites potential buyers to inspect the model.
A reported incident links a prominent figure tied to the era Congress as having killed his wife and then shot himself today. Doctors say he was suffering from an incurable disease, leading to his drastic act. The event is described amid confusion and partial details about the individual and location.
Me Dellinger, noted as one of the best stock raisers in southern Knox County, frequently exhibited cattle at county and state fairs. His funeral was held this afternoon at Zion Church.
A fragmented report notes a will distributing millions. It references Eastman and a large sum, with unclear context and partial phrases about philanthropy and a figure near fifteen million. The item appears as a brief archival blurb with uncertain details and names.
Two very old cars remain in county hands and may be the oldest owned and kept locally. John Disser holds one racing a close countywide verdict against a touring car. The vintage machines, valued at about $5, would likely win first prize at an automobile show given their rarity.
Ryan and Ryan contractors have completed core waterways on road 57 in Pike near Sandyhoo. Preparatory work for slabbing highway between this city and Petersburg continues as crews move south. Three deliveries at Roget over to Big Four Railway. Lapin is the read word for rabbit and applied to rabbit fur.
Helen Myers infant daughter of Walter and Frances Myers died at 4 50 this morning from pneumonia. Born January 24th she was the only child in the family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Beth Christian church with Rev J B Henshaw officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Elwood Wilpene to conduct service.
Funeral services for John Bourgholtzner, a former local man who died in Louisville, will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Beet Catholic Church, with burial at St. John Cemetery after noon. His body was taken to his father James J. Bourgholzer’s home on East Main. Local Knights of Columbus members were to recite the regular rites.
A fragmented riddle asks to identify a male business figure described as a veteran entrepreneur with three sons running firms in other towns. Clues note entry rules for naming variants, tied prizes, and a long history of similar enterprises over the past decade.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a man popular with children, second only to Santa Claus, who recently participated in an event for about 1,000 kids. The text is fragmented, making identification uncertain.
Harold E Rainville cites Chicago example and Carl D Thompson, secretary of Public Ownership League of America, arguing publicly owned utilities weather Depression and reduce unemployment. Thompson says many towns profit from ownership, sell plants and earn interest, while private firms pay higher rates. He contrasts Ontario at two cents per kilowatt hour with Chicago at seven cents. Seattle is mentioned in context.
Hopewell New Jersey April 5 Investigators in the Lindbergh kidnaping case received new information amid heightened activity including two May trips by Col Charles Lindbergh and reports of seaplane and watercraft scouting Martha s Vineyard sources say Hibschott Schwartzkopf and others added to the investigation while no direct clues to the ransom baby s return were disclosed local reports noted renewed optimism at the Lindbergh estate amid renewed sightings and inquiries across the New England coast
County commissioners set two contracts for county improvements. One for the jail and courthouse redecoration and tin work with Foster & Son bidding $95.40. The other awards a bridge contract on Jonas Wagier Bridge in Bur en township with bidders Booker and Doyte $47, F. Rutter $732, John M. Smith $774, Harry J. Senett $773. D. W. et al was approved.
A monthly report on land and improvements across eight of ten townships shows Washington with 797 acres valued at 1,245,010 and improvements at 189,670, total 1,434,680. Steele, Harrison, Elmore, Lang, Bogard, Veale, and Mnd townships present varying totals and per-acre values, with land values ranging from 38 to 58 dollars per acre and improvements from 14 to 76 dollars per acre, reflecting year over year changes.
A truncated report notes a dispute between Wm J Hayes and Jonas idometing with an unresolved outcome. The fragment hints at a confrontation or wager ending without detail. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.
A five year old girl, Helen Agnes Myers, suffered a serious hand cut in a shredder at home. Authorities report the accident occurred while the child was supervised by her parents, with medical aid immediately sought. Further details about condition or location were not released.
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