Eleanor Gaither Second in Southwestern District Contest
Miss Eleanor Gaither of Washington High School placed second in a district discussion contest held in Bedford. Harold Katz of Terre Haute Wiley won and will advance to the state contest. Four participants competed, with David Huddleson and Lem Bunger also in the field. The discussion topic was Resolved that the United States establish an alliance with Britain.
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Eleanor Gaither
Washington High School
Bedford
Harold Katz
Terre Haute
Editorial on spending at home boosts local economy
The piece condemns residents who spend money outside Washington, arguing it hurts local employment and tax bases. It emphasizes that dollars circulated locally sustain stores, contractors, and services, and urges residents to patronize hometown businesses to keep prosperity in the community.
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Mapa
Reat
Indiana
Olis
Evansville
Washington
Kenly
WPA Workers Busy on Waco Road Project
WPA workers in Waco are actively advancing a road project with design and engraved photo elements noted. The article references funding and equipment, mentioning county department involvement and changes in cost.
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WPA
Waco Road
Bia
Huder
Y Department
Waco
Resistance Met In Durazzo Dispatch From Rome Reveals
In a Rome dispatch the resistance effort around Durazzo is noted. The message mentions residents at 407 East Street and a move to Garrett. Mrs F W ton died from a cerebral hemorrhage. Crevisto, who visited Washington, spoke of the many who regret her death. Nancy Ruth and John C Nagle, Indiana University student, accompany the news arriving in Garrett.
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East Street
Garrett
Ina
F. W
Crevisto
Washington
Indiana University
Mrs. Nagle
WLS Barn Dance Group Coming to Town
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans group plans a barn dance at the community gymnasium Tuesday at 8 p.m. The show will feature radio regulars Lulu Belle Skyland Scott Prairie Sweethearts Hayllott Fiddlers Toni Corwine and Miss Pauline.
Fire damages brooder house at Wash farm home
West end firemen were called to the farm home of Ben Bateman about four miles from Wash this morning at 9:30. The brooder house had caught fire and was partly burned before firefighters controlled the blaze.
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West End
Ben Bateman
Delay in Mare Identity Case Sets New Trial Date
Earl Oliphant of Vincennes asked to amend his replevin complaint to insert the mare’s proper name. Judge W Wood granted the request over objections from Len Dickey and Loren Cox. The trial is now set for June 16 in the Dubois circuit court. The mare is identified as Belleflower.
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Dubois
Earl Oliphant
Vincennes
Jin
Oliphant
Len Dickey
Loren Cox
W. Wood
Cochranes Highest Paid Baseball Figure Revealed
Washington dispatch reports Mickey Cochrane, former Detroit player manager, topped baseball’s 1937 earnings disclosed to the House Ways and Means committee. The retirement figure, tied to his last year’s salary, positions him as the highest paid figure in the disclosed list among major league figures including Yankees stalwart Lou Gehrig.
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Washington
KINS
Gordon
Mickey” Cochrane
Detroit
Ays and Means
Cochrane
Lou
Yankees
Panera
Weather Update Warns Frost Damaging Fruits Across State
The report notes heavy frosts last night across Indiana, threatening peaches and plums and possibly delaying blossoms after July storms. Forecasters predict a cold night with low around 35 degrees tonight and similar conditions into Saturday, hampering Easter plans.
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Eliza Clements Dies in Martin Indiana
Eliza J. Clements aged 89 widow of William Clements died at her Perry township home four miles north of Loogootee in Martin County. She had been ill for four months and seriously ill for three weeks, born on the family farm to Samuel W. Gardner and Ellis Gardner. Don Hoover of New Albany was a guest of Bill Pershing.
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Loogootee
Ind
Eliza J. Clements
Liam Clements
Perry Township
Clements
Samuel W. Po Pchel S. (Ellis) Gardner
Canon
Making Plan For Protecting U.S. Citizens
Washington April 7 The American government rushes gas IO its in all continental danger supranational New Service learned today to protect diplomatic officers from gas attacks by aerial bombs and instructs embassies in major capitals to db
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Washington
Europe
Four youths released to their parents in Dubois court
Four Petersburg youths aged 11 to 18 faced charges in Dubois circuit court. Judge Waldo Woolf ordered custody with their parents, citing pending cases and recent dispositions.
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Washington
Yessio
Cleve Goodman
Waldo Woolf
Dubois
Pat Tutts
Comif
Gilberie
Joan Lemmon
Omics
Sher
Widow of Jos Compton Dies in Barr Township
Mrs. Joseph Compton, 71, widow, died at 10 45 a m at her Montgomery home after a lingering illness. Survived by children Roy N Henry of Monroe Michigan George N Henry of Montgomery James V Henry of Westfield and James Henry and Mrs Owen Kasers of Montgomery. Also sisters Mrs Minerva Hixson Plainville and Mrs Jack Brummil Montgomery and brothers Louis Meyers Indianapolis James Meyers Denzion and half sister Boone Rusgiaville. Funeral arrangements by James A Ahea. body to be moved to the family home.
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Joseph ‘Compton
Montgomery
Deat
Boone
Rusgiaville
James A. Ahea
Italians invade Albania in dramatic Adriatic thrust
Fifty thousand Italian troops backed by fleet and air armada landed in four Albanian ports. Durazzo resisted. Tirana reportedly threatened with occupation. President Roosevelt briefed as Rome announces action to protect Italian citizens. volleys of reports describe bombardment and street fighting in Valona and other towns.
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Italy
Albania
Adriatic
Basi
Briendisi
Aramada
Romenes
Durazzo
Tirana
Zog
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
State Department
State Hall
Washington
Reuters
London
Valona
Asingjini
Durazzd
San Giovanni de Medua
Belgrade
Benny's Sponsor Refuses Quit Offer
A sponsor rejects a quit offer in a case involving Benny. The defendant pleads guilty to the charge and cannot estimate total costs of a brush with law. He plans to audit bills and review three transcontinental air trips and attorney fees.
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Benny
Benny Benny Says He Is Glad It Is Finished in York
Benny Benny, a famed radio comedian, returned to York after a federal judge ordered a $10 payment and six months of probation for a year. He expressed relief and said he wanted the whole episode over.
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Benny
INS
York
Jeck Benny
Italian Explanation Is Citizens Protected From Menacing Demonstrations
Tirani Albania April 7. Albania's mountain tribes, aided by Sw folks, fight back as Mussolini's air and sea forces bomb coastal cities. Italian 100,000-strong invasion force lands at Durazzo Valona Santa Quaranta and San Giovanni De Medua met by Albanian volunteers who cry battle cries and contest every inch of progress.
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Tirani
Albania
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Durazzo
Valona
Santa Quaranta
San Giovanni de Medua
Tirana
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F. W. Creviston
Garret
WLS
Brooder
J. H. Aanton
Indianapolis
Armington
Mercury
Angola
Mrs. A . Oe
Eliza Clements
Martin
William Clements
Don Hoover
New Albany
Bill Pershing
U.S
Jos
Compton
Barr Twp
Tennessee
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Pythians
J. G. Allen
T. E. Littell
Dlues
Wawhitton Lodge
Q. E. Een
Plainville
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