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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1939

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Auto crash victim taken to family home in Brooklyn

The body of Frederick C. Waite a salesman who died at Daviess county hospital from injuries received Monday afternoon in an auto near West Baden was shipped at noon today to his family home in Brooklyn. A representative from the story for which Mr White traveled accompanied the body. An inquest was held yesterday by Coroner P. Scudder at Keller Mortuary and at his office.

Frederick C. Waite Brook N. York Daviess County Hospital West Baden Brooklyn White P. Scudder Keller Mortuary

Constitutional Day Observance In Washington

A Washington observance marks the 150th anniversary of the Constitution. The event aligns with a state wide movement among Masons to properly honor the charter and discuss its significance.

Constitutional Day Observang Washington Masonica

Nine Men Freed by WPA in Santa Fe April

Nine men were released from custody in Santa Fe New Mexico on April 15 amid WPA related proceedings. The move follows inquiries into cited peace measures and public works funding.

Iganta Fe N. M Pea WPA

Gibraltar and Angier Center of New Crisis

Widespread worry spreads as Gibraltar and Angier face a new crisis. Officials warn residents to stay vigilant while monitoring unfolding developments and potential impacts on local operations and safety. Affected groups seek guidance from emergency services and community leaders.

Gibraltar and Angier Center OF New Crisis

New alliance forms strong European bloc

A Paris report outlines an aerial agreement among Great Britain France Poland Romania and others forming a near military axis. The pact aims to deter aggression and allow troop passage in potential conflicts. Viewers describe the accord as a major breakthrough for regional security and cooperation.

Paris Great Britain France Poland Rumania Cance

Non-Residents Offered Mortgage Exemption Window

County Auditor R Ernest Clark said a new law barring non residents from mortgage exemptions does not take effect until 1940. Non residents may file for exemptions this year until the first Monday in May according to the auditor.

R. Ernest Clark Site Tax Board

Knights to receive communion at St Mary's mass Sunday

Knights of Columbus members will receive communion at 7:30 a m Sunday Mass at St Mary’s. A breakfast will be served after at the Knights of Columbus building by the D of I.

Knights of Columbus K. of C D. of I

Newberry resident OLRie Vowel seriously ill after stroke

OLRie Vowel of Newberry has been gravely ill due to a stroke but has shown some improvement in recent days as reported today.

Olrie Vowel Newberry

Ear stoppers urged to protect nerves from noise

Sacramento April 15 Ear stoppers are now advocated by science to make life liveable in an increasingly noisy world. Professor Dt erna Knudsen of the University of California Los Angeles says ear defenders can save nerves and reduce injury from excessive noise.

Sacramento Cal Dterna Knudsen University of California At Los Angeles

Slayer Given Life in Prison

Franklin Indiana April 15 Clif ford Redmond 27 a farm hand charged with the brutal slaying of Mr and Mrs Paul Brand in their farm home near Edinburg March 1 made a surprise appearance in court here Friday pleaded guilty of premeditated murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment Circuit Judge Charles B Staif pronounced sentence after Redmond said he had nothing to say and wept An indictment on two counts alleged the farmhand killed the Brands who were shot and beaten as they slept an attempt was made to attack their 12 year old daughter Gloria Ann Gloria Ann her brother Tommy and sister Judith four hid in the farm house until daylight then Gloria Ann ran to neighbors for help Redmond was arrested in Rantsey Illinois soon afterward He had been driving the Brands automobile in which the state alleged was used in the slayings

Franklin Ind Clifford Redmond Paul Brand Edinburg Charles B. Staif Redmond Gloria Ann Gloria’ Ann Tommy Judith Gloria Draond Rantsey

Fragmentary note on new livelihood for a person

A fragmentary item mentions a proposed livelihood for an individual identified by initials or partial name. The text references potential work or income but lacks specific details, dates, or official context to confirm scope or beneficiaries.

Ben nington levee case advances in Daviess court

The Ben nington levee dispute moved to Daviess circuit court today with a clerk’s receipt listing three prospective special panel members for future hearings. Judge Eldo W. Wood and Pike-Dubois circuit involvement are noted as factions select a special judge, potentially vacating proceedings.

Bennington Daviess Circuit Court Stump Ae Supréme Court High Court Eldo W. ‘Wood Pike-Dubois

Suspect in Washington Forgery Ring Nabbed in Elmore Township

Tommy Wilson, 34, formerly of Elmore township, questioned over a Washington forgery ring uncovered in recent months. He was arrested Friday after allegedly passing a forged check at Paristyle Shop on East Street and fleeing before capture. Police report Wilson did not deny the Paristyle check but offered no admission to other forgeries tied to merchants identified by Osipe and Mrs Claude Smith. Wilson has five prior Indiana prison terms for crimes.

Tommy Wilson Elmore Township Washington Wilson Paristyle East — Street Esca Tural Peer Christ « Osipe Claude Smith the Park Ige Oeal Indiana Cri

Indiana stars Lash and Deckard set for feature 1500m

Indianapolis April 15 Indiana university is favored to win the team title at the Indiana AAU track meet at Butler outdoor track. Don Lash and Tommy Deckard, former IU distance stars, will run the featured 1500 meter race with the winner to become American record holder for the event. The race is open and never before contested in the open. Deckard also faces the 3000 meter steeplechase while Lash competes in the 1500.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana University Indiana A. A. U Butler University I. U Don’ ‘Lash Tommy Deckard Ray Sears Butler Aye Indiana Deckard

Last Day For Gross Income Tax Returns In Indianapolis

April 14 and Saturday April 15 mark the final filing date for gross income tax returns. Residents are urged to prepare filings and contact the appropriate license authority for advice and assistance.

Indianapolis

Chicago Man Faces Prison Term For Counterfeiting Plot

Frank Parker, linked to bootlegger era crime networks, faced potential two years in prison and a $10,000 fine after a federal jury convicted him of conspiracy to pass counterfeit bills. The jury acquitted him on four of six counts in the indictment.

Chicago Frank Parker

Attorney and man die in double shooting at trial

In Indianapolis on April 16 Charles L. Tindall and Bert Swain each died from self inflicted and other gunfire after a verdict in a suit against Eunice Swain. Sheriff John Dent said Swain fired as Tindall left a Greenfield barbershop after the trial. Tindall long served Hancock county as a prosecuting attorney.

Indianapolis Ind Charles L. Tindall Indiana Bert Swain Greenfield Eunice Swain Tinedall Swain John “Dent Hancocktan Tindall Eunice Tindal Hancock County

United States Moves to World Arms Conference Call

President Roosevelt urged German and Italian leaders to pledge long term peace guarantees. He proposed a world conference and asked whether their forces would not attack or invade independent nations for a period of 10 to 25 years.

Washington Rooser Hitlen Germany Mier Presij

United States Fleet Ordered Back to West

President Roosevelt urged Germany and Italy to halt aggression as the navy element abruptly ordered the entire fleet to return to the Pacific from Atlantic maneuvers. Secretary Swanson announced refueling will restore normal Pacific operations amid reinforcements.

Washington Roosevelt Germany Italy Navy United States Pacific Tar Swaigon Atlantic Cape Gree

Two Men Named in Local Labor Court Case

Leonard Earl Godwin age 26 of the city and B. and O. employee son of George A. Charles T. Gariepy age 27 of DL a truck driver are listed in a local labor court case.

Leonard Earl Godwin City B. & O. Employe George A. Charles T. Gariepy

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