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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1938

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Westin Frome murder search widens across borders

Nancy Frome and her mother were named among a sweeping manhunt. Police in Texas New Mexico and Arizona questioned a suspect seized in Bisbee after a cryptic clue about burying victims emerged. Fox led the cross‑state probe as locals reacted with outrage over the brutal killings.

Weston G. Frome Nancy Berkley Cal Jack Ferguson Laredo Roman Bendid Los Bisbee Ariz Pfr Nine Sheriff Fox

Call for 70 amateur photographers photos in contest

The Democrat calls 70 amateur photographers to pick up photos or they become property. Call the Democrat office by Tuesday to reclaim entries. Meanwhile, submit new photos for the second Picture of The Month Contest with a chance to win a five dollar bill.

Democrat

Packers Tryouts Open Thursday At Woodlawn Park

Martin Deitz business manager of the Wason Packers calls all ball players to report Thursday at 4 pm at Woodlawn Park for tryouts. The team roster will cap at 15, aiming to finalize before May 1 when the Packers host Huntingburg.

Martin Eitz Wason Packers Woodlawn Park Deitz Packers Huntingburg

Two Stolen Cars Reported Found

Reports say two stolen vehicles were found after a van was taken from a parked car on East South Street overnight. Local authorities investigate details and identify suspects.

Jes Polee East South Street

Peter Lents Rites Planned for Thursday

The funeral for Peter Lents will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in W, with interment in St. Peter's Cemetery in Montgomery. The body lies at the Dell Lents home north of West Washington.

Peter Lents

Musical program moved to St Marys Auditorium

County Superintendent Carter announced the all county musical program scheduled for Friday night will be held at St Marys Auditorium instead of the community gymnasium. The change was necessary due to conflicting dates in other school arrangements.

Carter St. Mary’s Auditorium

Newberry Highway Reopened To Traffic After Closure

The west fork of WW continues to fall at northern points while travel resumes on Newberry Highway today after a closure. Traffic is moving again along the N highway following the recent shutdown.

Newberry Highway Maysville

Dr Seat Speaks at Orleans Meeting

Dr William R Seat spoke at the Baptist association meeting in Orleans. The guest presented at seven o clock and was hosted by church leaders, with the gathering taking place at First Baptist Church, as reported by local notes.

Orleans William R. Seat Brotherhears Associational Baptist Baptist Church Orheld Aoli

W H S Senior Play Planned By Committees

Washington high school announces senior play Call of the Banshee with committees formed and work underway on the senior production. The project progresses as students plan and rehearse for the event, aiming to deliver a completed performance.

Sil Tea Washington High Echool Call of the Banshee

Snowstorm Across Midwest Drops Temperature and Ice

A severe midwestern snowstorm spread from Michigan to Nebraska causing freezing conditions and frost on fruit trees. Snow fell at Pawpaw Michigan and Kalamazoo while St Louis and the Atlantic coast faced lower, skidding temperatures. North Dakota Wyoming and Kansas reported snow while Michigan City and surrounding areas saw hail and mixed precipitation.

Pawpaw Mich Kalamazoo Louisville St. Louis Dakota Wyoming Kansas Nebraska Atlantic Seaboard Tiga Michigan City Ichcnapotla

Blaze at unknown home injures one person

A brief and unclear report mentions a fire at a residence with injuries. The readable text identifies a blaze and a person affected, but lacks precise names, locations, dates, or official statements. Further details are not available in the provided fragment.

Ill-om ip report hints at long term impact in county

An unclear, damaged line suggests a prolonged illness affecting a county resident over several years. The fragment mentions Harrigoh county and a person’s ongoing condition with references to prior meals or routines. Further readable details are not available.

Evansville Boy Becomes First Customer in New County T Cell

In Evansville Indiana a 15 year old boy Sherivin F Liebmann is identified as the first customer in the new county jail cell. He was sent to juvenile court after a series of offenses. He began wrecking his cell and scratching the paint on the walls.

Evansville Ind T Cell Sherivin F. Liebmann Scuhce Juvenile Court

New Photo Craft Club Plans Friday Meeting

The Photo Craft Club announces its first meeting Friday at 7 30 P M on the Williams Pharmacy third floor. Freedly Rose says membership tops 25 with 18 enrolled. blanks available at Williams Pharmacy. Prizes for weekly best photos by member vote. summer tours dinners and entertainment planned. The club room hosts a fully equipped lab with enlargers and printers for members.

Williams Pharmacy Freedly Rose Whhich Willian Eeing Vatha

300 Percent Interest Paid On Old Gift

Plainfield Indiana April 6 Marion Evans now 30 a resident of Peoria Illinois paid H E York two dollars today. Evans recalled that thirty one years ago when leaving Indiana Boys School York gave him 50 cents from the state institution. This payment settles a long standing debt with 300 percent interest.

Plainfield Ind Marion Evans Peoria H. E. York Indiana Boys’ School York

A J Lee Dies at Home in Bedford

A J Lee, former and ex sheriff of Lawr, died suddenly at about 11 morning at his Bedford home from a heart attack. He was a noted local figure and had served in law enforcement roles. Funeral arrangements are pending.

A. J. Lee Bedford Ff Lee Lawr

Germany Receives Icily Worded U S Messages

Washington on April 6 outlined two formal notes to Nazi Germany recognizing Austria's conquest while stating the United States acted under compulsion. The notes warn Berlin it will be held strictly accountable for payment of the Austrian debt and demand compliance with obligations.

Washington INS United States Germany Aust Ger

Alva Vickery Dies After Long Illness

Alva Vickery dies at home after a lengthy illness attributed to complications from paralysis and a stroke. Born in Morgan County on October, he was 52. Survived by wife Josephine Burns and four or five children including Roxie and Garrett of Indianapolis, Mrs. Bruce Ketchum of Jasonville, Carl of Pine Bluff Arkansas, and Irene, with services pending.

Vickery Moga ‘County Rozabeth Guy i Josephine Burns Roxie Garrett Vickery Indianapolis Bruce Ketchem Jasonville Carl Vicker Pine Bluff Ark Irene Patton

Union Cemetery Road Operations Approved by Commissioners

Commissioners approve staffing for Union Cemetery Road project with Lawrence Nolen and Barr operating a grader, George handling a tractor, Madison and Herbert Hardwick assigned to tractor duties. Other names and roles are unclear from the record.

Union Cemetery Lawrence Nolen Barr George van Buren Ferg Madison Herbert Hardwick

Hotel Center blaze kills seven in Chicago early April

Fire swept the ramshackle Hotel Center in Chicago causing seven deaths as flames trapped occupants. Several victims were burned in the building while others leaped from windows to escape. Three identified dead were Edward Hass Henry Bernat and Joseph to, with others unidentifiable. County hospital reported at least one more near death, and the navy feared more bodies might be found.

Chicago INS Ane Navy Edward Hass Henry Bernat Joseph To

Cena Aes 5 Saves Son Home

In a report with limited details, Cena Aes 5 saved a son at home while another man named Hughes was not at home. The note confirms the two individuals involved but lacks full context or location.

Cena Aes

National Board backs written collective bargaining agreements

The National Labor Relations Board issued a sweeping ruling in the Inland Company of Chicago case. Employers must reduce to written and signed agreements any understandings and terms reached in collective bargaining with labor unions, a move the board says embodies a required bargaining bargain under the labor relations act.

Washington INS National Labor Relations Board Pet Inland Company of Chicago G Nl

Compromise wage bill reported by legislature

A suggested compromise bill was favorably reported today by the legislature setting wages up to 40 cents an hour and a work week not exceeding 40 hours, with details proceeding in committee and aimed at balancing labor costs and worker hours.

Attendance At Meeting Shows Good Turnout

A church gathering reported strong attendance with many parishioners present. Officials noted steady interest in upcoming events and initiatives within the congregation.

Reorganization climax awaited in Burbale House

Local observers anticipate a pivotal reorganization within the Burbale House complex as key figures prepare for structural changes. Stakeholders, including residents and management, weigh implications for governance and daily operations amid mounting public interest.

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