17 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1939
Page
1
Beekeepers of Daviess county will hold a meeting on April 18 at 1 30 PM at 43 house according to county agent Bishop James E Starkey of Indiana Beekeepers Association will attend and discuss timely questions on bee care. All interested in bees are invited to attend.
A confidential account relayed to R. Knickerbocker quotes Hitler outlining his intent to seize Bohemia and Moravia, make Slovakia a protectorate, form a eastern bloc under his leadership, and press a rapid, decisive war against France and Britain. He envisions a Pax Manica, with Japan attacking in the Pacific and a broad continental coalition under Reich control.
At about five this morning a large fish overflowed the spillway after rainwater raised flows. The White Buffalo, weighing just over 30 pounds, was netted during night patrols and is believed to be one of the lake’s largest catches, a youth reportedly caught a similar fish years ago.
Monticello Arkansas April 17 reports say forty seven killed and scores missing after weekend tornadoes ripped four southwestern states. Center Point eastern Arkansas death toll reaches 26 with 13 dying in a church collapse. plantation workers and a nearby resident killed. Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma also report deaths. Property damage may exceed 1 million as telegraph and telephone lines go down. Storm began Friday and continued through Sunday.
Mr. Burke completes the 49th year of service with People's National Bank and Trust Company where he serves as president and attends to daily duties at his office as of the Saar or 15th date.
Two transients were picked up in Washinton and brought to Vincennes for identification after a late night holdup on Mrs. Mike's fight. The victim, from Vincennes, lost $4.80 in a stick up. Police traced suspects Louis Washington and Cecil Flick through a freight wing search near 8:40.
Flood warnings spread as PS White Rivers climb above flood stage across multiple points. Feagans notes four days of rainfall totaling over 4 inches with April bringing 5.73 inches. predictions include Noblesville 17 feet and Elliston 27 feet, while Anderson and Seymour report falling rivers. Postal routes face disruption as creeks Veale and Ask rise to historic levels and mail delivery is challenged by high waters.
Central and south regions report rising rivers as weekend rain swells streams feeding the White Oehense. East fork near Seymour and forks around Petersburg flood neighborhoods, with several rivers climbing to flood stages and threatening closures. mild rain continues, and rainfall totals exceed four inches at Petersburg with ongoing precipitation.
Members of the Washington basketball team under Coach Riley and athletics affiliates will gather Friday evening in the Home Economics room at Washington High School for a informal get-together to honor those who represented the school during the successful 1938 39 season.
Carl Walker III of Indianapolis was reported by the Methodist Hospital for treatment observation. He has been ill for about weeks and is believed to be out from a vertebra ailment after a period of illness.
Harry Clements of this city has been admitted to the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis for observation. Mr Clements recently underwent an operation and received treatment at the local hospital and has shown improvement in his general condition.
Reported today that Mrs. Thelma Bratcher, patient at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis, remains in serious condition after suffering a combination of ailments over several weeks. The situation is being monitored by hospital staff and doctors.
James H. Bryant of Alnut Street has been confined to his home since last Thursday due to illness. He is reported to be improving slightly but remains under care.
Marriage licenses list Ray Z Haag 37 salesman from ingfield Illinois son of George F Haag and Mary Jane Burow 20.
The most frequent source of enereesion loss in motors is loose or ill fitting valves. This factor disrupts proper sealing and reduces compression, lowering efficiency and power output across engines.
A committee reported favorably on an extension request for civilian preservation efforts. The article notes approval in principle and references related administrative actions and guidance from Washington.
Vincennes April Tat Two suits for 650 each were filed Saturday in Superior court here by attorneys for the State bank of Washington against Bicknell Finance Co in complaints on stopping payment on checks. The checks were made to Strickland Auté Co on a Bicknell bank and were honored. The checks were 470 and 437 respectively written on April 8.
A fragmented notice tells how an appeal led to a quick reunion after a lost dog. A Sanders family responded to the poster and contacted Wasi, prompting a rapid search and the dog's safe return.
M F Burke and Elmer Buzan met at 10 o clock in County Clerk Roscoe Myers office and drew jurors for the April term of circuit court. Charles O Swickard Reeved apates D Spe ee. Yesterday's temperatures highest 71.
Mrs Granville E Col bert of Washington ip welcomes a newborn son on Sunday April 16 in a quiet family ceremony. The infant marks a joyful addition to the Col bert household as relatives celebrate the arrival.
Three Washington residents sustained minor injuries in a washout on the railroad near West Misso. A light car plunged into the torrent. driver Milton H. Fitzgerald was found unconscious by his father and later taken home after regaining consciousness. The washout measured about 10 feet wide and eight feet deep. deputies placed flares to warn approaching traffic.
A string of brief notices lists births and medical events from the region. Items include a daughter born to Mrs. Wm Stewart on R. R. 2, a major operation for Lat ee Mary Megke, another for Leland Harbin of Shoals, a minor operation for Miss Dorothy DeMotte of Odon, a birth to Mrs Loren Powell in Petersburg, medical treatment for Mrs Ingram of city, and a birth to Mrs Phomas Babbe of Indian Springs RR 3 aged B24.
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