10 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1933
Page
1
Three men from the Tinton Borough, Carl Pie 27, Gerald Stark 21, and Wendell Joher 24, were jailed in Daviess County on $2,500 bond each after authorities gathered evidence. Prosecutor Carlos T McCarty and Sheriff Ed Rankin pursued charges of stealing farm harness from Nathan Killion, Loren Cox, and Harry Whitman on farms near Plainville and Elnora.
Fragmented OCR details a muddled license application process with questions on felony records insanity epilepsy and drug use. It references license fees, eye tests, weight limits and a long list of safety questions. The text also mentions a Graham beater event in Washington with races and a livestock fair, planning committees, and remarks praising local leadership and banks.
Lakehurst April 10. Naval court of inquiry heard that Commander Frank C. McCord ordered a 15 degree course change, but the directive was misunderstood and the ship altered by 50 degrees. Commander H K Wiley, surviving officer, testified engine control wires were torn away in the storm.
Chicago authorities report beer samples show alcohol content from 2.48 to 3.18 percent with an average near 3.2 percent, slightly under the legal limit of 3.2 percent. Federal chemist John Fenner notes the pressure for action at the federal level grows amid the findings.
Owen Edgar Orr Jr aged 23 of 0% 12 West Main Street Washington died Saturday night at 8 o clock in the county hospital after an appendix operation. He was a brakeman for the B&O and survived by his parents Owen and Lucretia Orr two brothers and two sisters Sylvia Sarah Robert and Davis. Funeral arrangements are set for Tuesday at the residence with Rev Luther Stone officiating and Oak Grove cemetery to receive the burial. Jas A Gill & Sons in charge of the funeral.
William Small of west of the city describes a peach tree at his home that bears both cling and freestone fruit. The unusual specimen, praised for beauty, blooms for about three weeks and resembles Rambler Rose in bloom.
A terse fragment reports six youths arrested here and sent back to Columbus. An elder Denny from Columbus urged harsher action, seeking to transfer the case to Cincinnati and Cleveland, while two youths were to be returned to their homes in New York.
Immethum, son of Mr and Mrs vidoe Imme thum of Edwards road northwest of Washington Sikder, underwent emergency surgery about 5 o'clock Saturday for appendicitis. The surgeon removed an appendix measuring 11 inches, reported as the longest ever removed at the hospital.
William McCarrell, long employed at the Indiana theater in this city, has been transferred to Bedford to take a position with the Indiana theater there. He has moved his family to Bedford.
Three hospital patients from out-of-town were able to return home Sunday Mrs William Milligan of Shoals Birdena Miller of Petersburg and Wm Edward Inman of Elnora were among them.
Earl Horrall of 210 George Street was in Daviess County Hospital for an appendix operation on Sunday. He is reported in stable condition and rest is expected after the procedure.
Mrs John Drew and her infant were transported from the county hospital to their home on Main Street Sunday afternoon by Keller ambulance.
Mrs Austin Cabel and her infant were taken from the hospital to their Wil street home this afternoon in the Keller ambulance.
Lambert announces the Brey management issue notes the installation of a new cannes vacuum cleaning system claimed to be the most modern method known to the cleaning industry.
The report notes Senator Robinson taking steps to delay a vote or reconsider a decision. The focus is on leadership maneuvering and the effort to shift timing amid looming actions tomorrow.
The report notes a figure of 4,500,000 new post office pens as part of the new deal policy. It suggests the administration plans broad procurement and expands government spending, signaling an active program and potential workforce impact.
Virginia Peek leads Washington in the district Latin contest at Washinton High School with first in the Vergil division. Isabel Hogue takes Cicero, Hazel Roach wins Caesar, and Maxine Snider tops Beginning Latin. First and second in Division I and first in Division II and IV advance to the Bloomington state contest.
Bernard Chattin, a World War II veteran and former Washington resident, died Saturday at Marion Indiana soldiers hospital after a period as patient. Funeral services set for 9 a.m. at St Simon Catholic Church with burial in St John's Cemetery. Body to be transported from Marion to Washington around midnight. Ed Keller in charge of arrangements. He was born in Washington and was the son of Thomas Violet Burris Washington. He will be remembered by his former chums at St Simon's.
Dr Henry Vane, famed educator author and clergyman known as the sage of Princeton, died today at his home in Princeton New Jersey in his 81st year. He enjoyed an international reputation as professor writer and preacher and passed peacefully.
Fred Fromme who underwent a delicate operation at Davigas county hospital for a goiter removal was able to visit the downtown business district with friends for the first time since the procedure last Saturday.
New York April 10 Joseph W Harriman rose from a wheelchair today in a dramatic scene as he denies making false entries amid ongoing allegations. The incident occurs as authorities review financial records and Harriman faces scrutiny from investigators.
Reverend George C. Hitchcock of Westminster Presbyterian Church will deliver a noon sermon during the Passion Week services at Vincennes on December 2 at 12:45. The event invites local worshippers to attend and reflect on the season.
Liverpool Odd Fellows lodge will host a booster meeting Tuesday night with the Ada and Tuscarora lodges staffs conferring the degree. Moomery staff members will assist with the second shares. A large crowd is anticipated and a luncheon will close the event.
A bomb shattered the home of Frank Barnhart in Farmersburg Sullivan County Indiana last night. Barnhart a former member of the district 11 school board and United Mine Workers of America was away at the time. His daughter Flo 23 was inside the house but unharmed. Sheriff Cleve Lewellyn led the investigation with unclear motive reported.
A fragmented account mentions mushrooms, a visit to a house for a meal with steak and beans, and a modern restaurant vibe. Names Wildridge and Curt Wildridge appear alongside references to Mr. and Mrs. C G Wildridge and Mr. and Mrs. Wildridge with Robert Wildridge, all linked to a Sunday gathering.
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