Loveliest spot above White River near Shoals purchased years ago
The land overlooking the east fork of White River near Shoals was bought years ago by R C Miller of Washington, an engineer for the B and W. The location sits off High ag 50 at the 450 junction west of Shoals. Miller started building a modern log house with a Bedford chimney using railroad ties and near completion. The Miller family plans to move in once finished.
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White
Agpang
Shoals
R.C. Miller
Ashington
Higtag 50
Mrs Phoebe A Bennett Dies After Fall in New Washington
Mrs Phoebe A Bennett 87 widow of a Bennett died Friday night at a Washington hospital from complications after a broken hip from a fall two weeks earlier. Born September 11 1851 in Da county she was the daughter of Thomas H and Mary J Myers. She married Mr Bennett February 22 1928. Survived by a husband and one great grandchild. funeral services will be held.
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Bennett
Charles T
Edward W
Compromise on neutrality law discussed by senate committee
A provisional compromise on neutrality law, backed by a survey of 23 Foreign Relations members, proposes a mandatorian embargo and reenactment of cash and carry provisions. The plan aims to satisfy factions by delaying a full neutrality act this session while preserving key elements like arms embargo terms and limited reauthorizations.
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Aba Ures
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Carines
Congress
International News Service
Ersens
Knights Templar Easter Observance in Vincennes
Vincennes Ind April 8 Plans are set for an eight city Knights Templar Easter gathering Sunday afternoon. The parade includes 200 uniformed members marching from the Masonic Temple to First Methodist church for an Easter observance service. Dr Charles W Whitman will deliver the principal address on The Supreme Legislation. The Rev James Crosbie Rev Ray and Herbert F Kloon will take part. Sacred music by the Methodist double choirs directed by Hamet Hinkle. Miss Blanche Mallow at the organ.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
First Methodist Church
Charles W. Whitman
James Crosbie
St. James Ept Seitesakerth
Ray
First Chrristian Church
Herbert F Kloon
Doube
Methodist Church
Hamet Hinkle
Blanche Mailow
London Faces Important Session Today
A fragmented report notes London preparing for a pivotal session amid wartime leadership dynamics. References to Hitler Mussolini and allied regimes imply discussions on alliance strategy and European political tensions impacting military and civilian efforts.
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London
Easter Parade Weather Forecast In Indianapolis Cold And Dry
Indianapolis forecast shows a cold Easter with no rain, overcoats advised for paraders. Inland, cool weather and cloudy skies prevail with a raw air, temperatures not reaching 60 degrees, light frosts possible yesterday and today.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt weighs Europe's crisis in press briefing
President Roosevelt assessed the unfolding European crisis during a press conference while facing questions about Italy and Albania. Reporters noted warnings from Hitler and Mussolini’s spokesmen of a potential world conflict as Rome outlined moves toward the Adriatic and broader Mediterranean actions, with tensions rising over Yugoslavia Greece Turkey and the Dardanelles.
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Hitler
Albar Baive
Rome
Berlin
Jugo-Slavia
Greece
Turkay
Dardenelles
Mussolini
Hith
Meditérranean
Albanian Capital Falls After Hard Fight With Troops
Unclear text from the report describes a volatile military action in the Albanian capital involving troops and political figures. The fragment mentions Jenner, a governor bid, and references to Senate and district dynamics with uncertain outcomes. The passage lacks coherent details.
Developments in European Crisis Detailed by INS
Washington April 08 The United formally denounced invasion of Albania. INS reports Tirana captured by Italian legions. King Zog and ministers fled. Provisional government set up. palace looted. frontier closed. Albanians fleeing as Italians dynamited retreat routes. Mussolini aims further blows toward Corfu amid regional alarm. Greece and Turkey discuss actions. Dutch reserves called up. broader European tensions escalate.
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Tirana
Zog
Belgrade
Aeapes
Mussolini
Albania
Corfu
Adriatic
London
Athens
Jeraldine
Alvania
Salonikas
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Black Sea
Mediterranean
Idam
Ito ‘Colora
Rotary Party Pleases 1400 Washington Children
About 1,400 boys and girls from Washington attended the annual Rotary Club party near the Indiana Theatre. The children enjoyed the evening program and additional prizes were awarded.
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Washington
Indiana
Ali
New Home Under Construction on N W First
Contractors Booker and Doyle are building a bungalow style residence on Northwest First Street between Flora and Wik. Excavation is finished and framing is being erected. This new house will be the fifth in the area within the past two years.
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Booker & Doyle
Fliat
Flora
Wik
Union Good Friday Services at Washington Praised
The annual Good Friday Protestant services in Washington drew capacity crowds with eight churches taking part. Officials praised the event as one of the best ever staged in the city, noting attendance was above expectations and highlighting collaboration among denominations.
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Washington Protestanti
United. Brethren Oh
Caddie Scores Hole in One at Local Country Club
Local caddie Bill Bachus aced the fifth hole during a round at the Country Club. Chick Yarbrough, a guest, witnessed the notable shot, described as a clean hole in one.
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Bill Bachus
Yes Day
Chick Yarbrough
Beekeeper Meetings Announced For April in City
Virgil M. Simmons of the Department of Conservation announced the April schedule for beekeepers meetings focusing on apiary management and disease control. Most sessions target western districts with January to March meetings already held. April 18 in Daviess County at Washington at 1 30 p.m. is listed, with James E. Starkey as chief apiary inspector.
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Virgil M. Simmons
Somuutedidber
Department of Conservation
James E. Starkey
Daviess
Washington
Companions of Man Are Fined in Fatal Indiana Crash
In Vincennes Indiana on April 8 Hert Richter and Cart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in connection with a fatal crash near Bicknell. They were fined 25 dollars plus costs after admission of heavy drinking with Lloyd Hollingsworth at Suburban Tavern. Mayor Lloyd Jones suspended their licenses for one year and they were held overnight in county jail before release.
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Vincennes
Ind
Hert
Richter and Cart
Tendy
Lloyd Hollingsworth
Bicknell
Ty Court
Lloyd Jones
Havin
Hey
Jones
Young German Jew Arrives in Bicknell Wisconsin
A young German Jew named Sallinger arrives in Bicknell Indiana after escaping Nazi persecution in Germany. He previously fled with funds and sought asylum in America, aided briefly by Mrs Spiel, and plans to apply for papers while adjusting to life in the United States. He speaks German with effort and aims to learn English, bringing memories of war and loss, including a mother’s death and a wounded WWI veteran father.
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Wiscennes
Ind
Formany
Adolf Hitler
Bicknell
Spiel
Stet
Eglish
Seer
Oung Sallinger
Germany
Hitler
Paris
Sallinger
Ketion
America
G Man Hunting Gunman's Wife in St Louis
Federal agents killed Bandit Benny Dickson as he grabbed for his guns. They searched for his wife Estelle, a reputed gun expert, believed to be in the area. Dickson faced three kidnapping, two robbery and car theft charges. a mysterious brown-clad woman led him into a cafe trap.
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Dickson
Estelle
Mise Gloria Cam
Erect Summer Home on River Draws Attention
Town officials consider plans to build a summer home bridge over the river to above the old railroad, seeking to address river access and safety concerns while weighing land use impacts.
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