14 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1939
Page
1
Game Warden Elmer Wiltrout states April 30 is a losing date for the game fish season while others push earlier oath. The law bans taking bass and pickerel from May 1 to June 15 with a grace period for dealers before opening day.
Police captured Tommy Wilson after a chase through alleys and streets, ending at the county jail. A fraudulent $9.80 check, allegedly signed by C W Stone, tied to a dress purchase at Paristyle prompted the pursuit. Wilson, 40, formerly of the community, denied the charges as officers recovered the check and returned him to jail.
Veterans of Foreign Wars night sponsored a meeting at city hall to discuss forming a Bicycle Safety Club in Washington. Organizers explained aims to the audience and a committee was named to establish a permanent organization. Details have been published and were explained.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia A. Lucas were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. M. Sellers in the Sugarland community with Rev. A. V. Faris officiating. Burial followed at Grove Cemetery. Hearers included Prentice Keith Vance Arthur Keith Tomey Jim Banta and Keith Lynch.
Glendale High School Alumni Association will hold its tenth annual banquet in the Glendale school auditorium on Saturday evening April 22. Dinner will be served by the Glendale Aid. An program is being arranged. Every member of the association is urged to come and bring a guest. Reserveage bee ose with
Trustees of the Union Savings and Loan Association will distribute the third ten percent payment to Participation Certificate holders on Saturday, April 16. The notice states the distribution will be made in full to eligible investors and outlines the planned timing.
Amid intense military activity British ships are being moved and defenses are expected to be placed at the entrance to Gibraltar's harbor. Spanish troops, stationed at La Linea and nearby towns, have been positioned at strategic locations.
C H Neideffer dies at Loogootee Indiana at age 80 following lifelong residence there. The obituary notes a son and existing family connections, with sparse details from an OCR fragment indicating date and place of death and age.
A terse Florida vote record shows the Rivers and Harbors Committee reporting a measure amid a Roosevelt backdrop. The tally stood 0 to 6 as the committee moved to advance the bill.
Fragmented OCR describes a family arranging a burial and mentions a traffic fatality on a highway. The text is garbled but indicates funeral preparations and the event leading to the death, with limited readable local details.
President Roosevelt urged a peaceful path to world harmony and warned the Americas to unite for defense against any raid or economic threat. He pledged the United States would mobilize its power if necessary to protect sovereign freedom and economic welfare of the 21 republics of the Western Hemisphere.
Indianapolis, April 14. Mildred Mae Duval, 24, filed for divorce in Marion county circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by Raymond Duval. She was not living with him when he allegedly killed Clayton Potts during a hold. Trial is set for June 1 in Shelby county circuit court.
Fragmentary hospital notes show a birth and admission details for an infant to Mrs Clyde Judy at a residence on Wipe reeves. The text also references Mrs Neil and April Morris Kelly with unclear associations and an admission noted.
Leonard Lennie Sumner 60 a retired coal miner of 9 S W Second St died about 2 PM after a brief illness. Born June 11 1878 in Po Washington he lived his life in the area. Surviving brother Frank Sumner of Carbondale. Services at St Marys church at 9 AM with interment in St Johns cemetery. Rosary recited by St Marys parish at 7:30 PM.
Reports from London indicate German naval leaders are pushing a planned expedition amid claims of a potential Anglo French siege. Observers warn Roosevelt might be forced to retreat as Britain and Italy debate reactions and naval moves continue in Europe.
Mrs Themis Carrico and Mrs Ljerwial Ghee from Washington and Bert Loogootee plan to attend the first mass of Rev Austin L Cariico formerly of Loogootee ordained to the priesthood. Mass is Sunday at 11 a m at St Cathedral Geigy and he will be assistant pastor of St Francis Church in that city. Assistant at the Mass will be Rev James M Downey pastor.
A Plainville girl achieves a very good record in a local track event, marking a standout performance for the season. Details on the exact time and event are unclear from the fragment but the achievement is prominently noted in the report.
The National Labor Relations Board said amendments to the Wagner act are being studied amid AFL CIO opposition. Four proposed changes aim to limit union auto allegiance shifts, extend cooling off periods before hearings, and restrict officers from holding both union and political roles, while other amendments face opposition as they would affect union rights and leadership.
Olph Childress twenty six, a bricklayer, was struck by lightning in Vincennes Indiana on April 1. He was found prostrate as his clothing caught fire and burned badly. He survived initial treatment and was in critical condition at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Washington April 14 Roosevelt signs emergency relief measure allocating 100 million dollars to aid nationwide relief efforts. The move aims to stabilize the economy and provide aid to distressed citizens amid the ongoing crisis.
White officers investigated Leonard D. Strickland for financing numerous automobiles through several loan firms. Cars were financed up to three times, with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 over recent weeks. Authorities deem him to have accumulated a substantial, suspicious sum of money.
Indianapolis ministers from the Methodist Association rejected sending soldiers abroad saying they cannot support a foreign war. They would defend the U S if attacked but oppose sending pastors to foreign battles citing religious duty to the Prince of Peace. The note recalls wartime loyalties and debates over the 200 peers.
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