07 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1937
Page
1
A report notes a commotion at the Hull residence involving Mrs Hull and her husband, described as a sizable gathering with unclear cause and attendees. No injuries or official actions recorded.
The ill fated airliner wreckage was located south of Springerville Arizona after spotting a large ship aging low and in trouble over the area. The crew is reported dead with sparse details from rugged terrain near Glen canyon.
Hospital notes record Miss Jewdll Schnarr and mention related patient details including R. R. under observation and a reference to Petersburg, with partial names and unclear medical context.
Court records reveal a August term hearing concerning a note for one thousand dollars written by a man and handled by an officer. The case involves a financial instrument and the proceedings address the origin and responsibility of the note.
A rural county election saw Populist leaders led by Arnold J. Padgett back a fusion ticket bearing a plow and hammer, a silver dollar marked 16 to 1, and a rooster. Democrats backed the combined slate labeled Union Silver Tickets, while a separate Peoples party ticket emerged. Voter confusion caused blank ballots and splits, with the final fusion ticket tally far below the opposing slate.
Police report a boy admitted writing a note confessing a crime and later recanted, saying he knew nothing about the Kilion home note. Detectives and officers investigated clues found on a porch, questioned guardians, and relied on a signed confession later deemed incomplete.
A funeral service conducted with Rev. W. Graham officiating and assisted by McMurtry. The dignity of burial rites followed at Veale Creek cemetery.
Benedict Jos. funeral rites were held at St. Simon's church with burial at St. John's following the service. Local clergy presided as family and friends gathered for the morning ceremony and interment.
Two large bass, a five and a one pound pair, were caught at Lake earning the season’s top prize. Angler teams or individuals claimed the title and prize money, celebrating a strong fishing day on the lake.
Odon, April 7. Ruby Elsie Donaldson wife of Eugene Donaldson died after a short illness lasting about two weeks. She is survived by her husband and two children, all of Odon. She was a member of the local church. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services to be announced.
Governor Frank Murphy announced that the Reo auto strike was settled, sending about 81,000 workers including Chrysler staff back to their jobs after a 44 day disruption. The Chrysler sit down strike also ended, with 65,000 idle workers beginning to return to plants amid negotiations involving GM and United Auto Workers leaders.
Yesterday’s reading at 6 30 p m shows a high of 46 and a low of 7 with no precipitation. Noon temperature 44 with southeast wind and partly cloudy skies. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs R R Nardine and Mrs Nardine’s mother, visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Strange, returning to Hamilton Ohio Monday.
The Portersville bridge repair is to be rushed with a planned March 15 start. A certificate appoints an official to oversee, with monthly costs and gasoline allowance outlined. The board adjourned to April 20 unable to finish pending business.
A quirky notice invites readers to join a History puzzle fest based on a pictured scene from History Made at Night. Readers mail in entries bearing the correct postmark, with four days of drawings and prizes to win.
County council schedules a public meeting at 10 o clock April 17 to consider adding levies for taxes and salary appropriations. The event includes authorization of a $1,200 bill for the remainder of the year and cost sharing for repairs, with notes on local township labor and supplies.
Petersburg Ind April 7 state school officials in Pike County ordered the elimination of Velpen and Union high schools to save state aid funds. Students will be bused to Pimmon or Mt Olympus and Otwell or Stendal. Teachers face layoffs or reassignment as the board weighs rescinding the order. Local trustees prefer keeping Velpen and Union open, while petitioning the state to reconsider.
County commissioners finally settled a long overdue claim by Charles England, a Plainville sand and gravel dealer, for 1400 dollars. The suit originally sought 2645.38 for sand and gravel costs from April to June 1934, with partial payment made in July amid fund shortages. The board, after hearing testimony from England, former and current auditors, resolved the remaining balance of 1400 dollars.
In Shelbyville Indiana on April 7 Hugh Marshall faced a grim fate with the belief death is not terrible if faced smiling. He remained composed during a brutal trial for two murders, laughing at testimony and conversing with attorneys as spectators watched. Neal, his co-defendant, declared the ordeal over as he was taken back to jail after the lengthy proceedings.
Rescue teams scale bleak Mt Baldy to reach a scorched airliner wreckage after a crash killing two women and six men aboard. Major A. D. Smith of TWA assisted until survivors were aided and evacuated.
Indianapolis April 7 fragment notes John W. McCarty former Kathyor of Washington in St. Vincent's hospital since mid-gaton with being dead or ill due to unspecified condition.
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