11 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
1
Reported plea of guilty by Satterdike to robbing the Kroedel store. Jury heard plans to commit the robbery and related actions. Bledsoe testimony discussed. Satterdike to be sentenced in the arena today amid ongoing jailhouse events at Shoals.
Theodore Mc Cracken and Orville Haynes were in a collision Sunday afternoon around 3:30 at East South and Fifth streets. Both cars suffered damage but no injuries were reported, police investigated the minor crash.
Mayor John W. Ennering remains in serious condition, with reports indicating health concerns have not improved. Earlier updates described a light lay, but current notes show a continued concerning status.
The young son of Rey Potts of this city suffered a painful left foot cut Saturday. He received several stitches from Dr. B O Burress to close the opening.
Charles E. Gootee of Loo gootee underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital.
Local residents note clothes flapping in a stiff northwest wind while taxpayers hurried through the court house in the run up to spring payments. Talks about mushroom growth in the fields, fishermen recalling losses, and rural planning for final exams and school closings mark a busy day. A townsfolk mood shifts with chatter of nicer people on Saturday and a satirical nod to spring chickens ready for harvest.
John A. Lythgoe, 80, longtime Loogootee resident and former principal owner of the Loogootee Glass Factory, died Sunday after a brief illness. Born in England in 1852, he emigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in Loogootee. Surviving are a son, a brother, and a sister. funeral services set for Tuesday at St John’s Catholic Church with burial in St. John’s Cemetery.
A Brookly n department store teen Shirley Brown faced tough luck losing her job but three days later won the girls radio auditions hosted by Paul White man. She appeared with the booster and has signed a contract to broadcast regularly over the air from New York.
Martha E Cannon 45 farmer dies after several weeks of illness near Loogootee Ind at 80 clock burial in Collinsville born July 6 1880 daughter of James Chandler she married Capion Jan 26 1922 and leaves children Friday 8 Mary Louise 7 Robert 3 George Leibert 3 services 1 30 pm at Old All Collinsville Also John Brady 76 native of Daviess county resident of Loogootee 29 years died Friday night heart disease survived by children and siblings burial at Catholic church in Barr township.
President Hoover, speaking in Washington on April 11, expressed gratitude to the American Red Cross for its services during the drought, floods, and unemployment crisis. He praised how volunteers aided relief and aided the struggling population and pledged continued support.
Federal warrants likely to be served against participants in Sullivan County mine riot at Clay Coal and Mining near Excelsior Springs Missouri. Warnings of violence were issued as men gathered to operate the mine under lease. Glen Williams described threats to hang him if he remained.
A Knights of Pythias meeting was announced with a note on third rank work in the order to be observed during the evening. A large attendance was recorded, and after the work an important business session was to be held.
County records show marriages outnumbered divorces with 26 licenses granted to wives and 11 to husbands. The partial OCR notes indicate state involvement and imply a broader tally across the region, though details are incomplete.
Aurellia MeDe Locgactes from Daviess County hospital underwent surgery, with details of her operation indicating medical care within the facility.
A puzzle asks to identify a man described by career shifts across multiple locations. He has operated businesses on Main street and another street, with a last name shared by two subjects, and a long Washington presence followed by about one and a half years in current work.
A fragmented text describes a businessman whose trade has shrunk from its peak while expanding into new lines. It mentions a famous son in national art circles, a looming shift between rivals, a modern shop opened four years ago, and a banker who trades in dough, hinting at branding clues and Saint-linked surname clues embedded in a riddle-like passage.
In Martinsville Indiana police questioned more than twenty persons seeking motive and suspects in the killing of Frank Smith, a city engineer. James Richardson, manager of a nearby dance hall, was arrested and to be questioned again after denying striking Smith but admitting he ejected him from the dance floor. Funeral services for Smith are set for tomorrow.
Word was received today by relatives of the death of Vernon Willoughby of Clarksburg West Virginia who died Sunday night in a hospital there of influenza and complications Surviving are his wife formerly of a big county and a daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Walsh of Corning and three children The deceased visited in Wash and well
Berlin reports President Paul von Hindenburg won a landslide victory over Adolf Hitler by about six million votes, securing an absolute majority after the Sunday election. Hitler’s broader popular support fell short, but Germany confirms the veteran field marshal as its leader.
Services for Mrs. Alles Colvin were held Saturday morning at ? in Glencoe Cemetery southeast of Washington.
The article notes Reinzel’s claim as the first in the country to display cellophane shoes. It mentions the novelty, a shopper named Tint and a reference to Log of the new type footwear, signaling an early display event and public interest.
Workers face reinstatement on temporary contracts as union factions clash over $6.10 wages. The district mines remain closed after a Wednesday vote amid tensions. Officials warn the two sides may not resume pit operations until a settlement is reached.
Laura Cox was buried Sunday in a quiet service attended by family and friends. The obituary notes Ferriene as a surviving spouse and mentions, with solemn respect, the community’s support during the loss.
Washington April 11 a House Ways and Means Committee hearing opened on a proposed 2.0 billion dollar currency issue to fund veteran cash payments. Representative Wright Patman urged faster issuance while opponents prepared to present their case as the White House awaited a veto decision. The session marked a contentious debate over veterans benefits and the nation’s pending cash payment plan.
Harry Riester's new Chevy roadster suffered severe damage in a Sunday night collision with an Essex sedan driven by Charles Hatter of Vincennes on Road 60 near Wheatland. The Hatter car also sustained heavy damage. six occupants in the Hatter vehicle were bruised but not seriously hurt, while Riester suffered a head cut and general bruising.
County Assessor John Sins reports several inheritance tax returns that should be properly filed soon in the circuit court. The notices urge prompt action to avoid delays in processing and potential penalties.
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