19 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1939
Page
1
A request from the acribe of the local Spanish War Veterans Post No 72 G A R seeks dissolution of the post in Wash citing the death of the last member, Frank A Evans, and the end of its activities. The action aims to finalise the post’s property and disposition of its effects.
Good news for Daviess county farmers as White River stages rise and fall, with forecasts of a stand tomorrow. If the river recedes, crops should avoid heavy damage, though May planting delays in lowland areas may cause some losses. Spencer notes slow rise of the west fork, Newberry reports similar gains, and Plainville Swan Pond and Maysville show rises. The today level is six inches higher than in March.
The program for the B. and O. banquet is announced with attendees including Hugh L. Cox and W. Galloway. Baltimore & Ohio rail line leadership and committee members are listed as part of the plan for the event and prize trip arrangements.
An official opinion from the Indiana attorney general declares the earlier advertisement of bus letting invalid. Contracts will follow 1931 Acts for information, with revisions since the 1935 school bus law. After Sept 1, 1940 eligible buses must meet committee specs. vehicles after Feb 1, 1939 require forward seating and one bench per seat with safety features.
Washington reports river levels are rising as storms advance. The piece notes political debate over extending the currency stabilization fund and the president's devaluation powers, amid world conditions and calls for stricter oversight. Republicans push to curb emergency powers while Democrats push to extend support.
Northern and Central Indiana report rivers receding with flood waters subsiding. The Wabash forecast to rise two feet above yesterday as streams along the West Fork of White River stabilize then increase, with Armington predicting crests near Evansville. Weather Bureau head Arrington notes declines but warns rivers may still exceed previous levels for days.
Mr and Mrs Harry M Palmer of 210 N E Tenth street attended the funeral today for Thomas E Nicholson a professor of psychology at the University The two had been closely associated with the deceased in academic work.
Daviess county track meet is scheduled for Friday at Montgom with several county inns taking part. This annual event among county schools often yields strong performances and notable results.
Township assessors throughout Viess County are to meet Saturday morning at 10 o clock at the office of County Assessor Gilbert at the courthouse. Notices are to attend this general meeting, Mr White said.
Lafayette Ind April 19 Indications were today that about 70 percent of Indiana's farmers have signed up to cooperate in the 1939 agricultural conservation program L M Vogler Indiana AAA chairman with headquarters at Purdue University A survey of the state's 92 counties showed that as of last Friday 138743 farmers had signed farm plans indicating they will participate in the program About 75 percent of Indiana crop land will come under the Farm plan Farmers have until May 1 to file an indication of intention to adjust practices Vogler explained
Princeton residents face the oil fever as the city leases the southside park for oil and gas. Chester Westfall of Ponca Oklahoma leads drilling efforts inside and outside the city limits. Drilling progresses in many county areas.
In New Castle Indiana on April 19 a father and son, George E. Unger Sr. and George Unger Jr., expect to reunite after 20 years apart. Unger Sr. recently learned his son believed him dead and plans to meet his son, who learned his father may still be alive. The story includes details of military service and family misunderstandings.
A local referendum proposed by English, Inc. on April 19 calls for constructing a new court house. Details mention a basement and site at a court location in English, with formal commission and renovation considerations noted.
An early 1940s field crash near Odon Indiana left a crew member with injuries after a wind storm damaged the monoplane and forced a hard landing northwest of Olon ay. The wreckage near the field endangering nearby property is under investigation and authorities will file a report.
A fragment notes Adolf Hitler greeting a newly converted follower in a tense scene. The readable text hints at a young boy near the event, but many details are obscured and unclear.
An INS dispatch notes intense diplomatic activity over the Balkans with Rome and the Anglo French camp vying for leverage. London cites an Anglo Turkish accord granting full military reciprocity and wartime passage for British and French ships through the Dardanelles. Rome reports Mussolini moving to reject Roosevelt’s peace push while Italy secures Hungary’s pledge to a non aggression pact with Yugoslavia. Germany announces broad German Romanian agreements as Hitler marks his 50th birthday.
Charles Lynch of Vincennes Indiana, twenty, is held in jail after reportedly confessing to a string of automobile thefts and shoplifting. He allegedly stole a Washington car last December and drove it to West Baden where it crashed. He is said to have admitted taking another car and wrecking it in ensuing days. Police Chief Jesse Boullivan confirmed the report.
At Havre France April 19 an INS report says sabbotage may have sparked a fire on the 37 000 ton French liner Paris two days after a safety and security probe revealed foreign gang plans to damage the Paris and Normandie. Extra precautions were ordered for the Normandie and a rigid investigation into the Paris blaze was opened with passengers and cargo rerouted to the Coal.
The famous Rad Choir from Saint Indiana Seminary will perform at St. Simon's Auditorium Sunday May 21 at 8 o'clock. Local and out of town attendees are expected, with the event anticipated as a major local occasion amid church and regional activities surrounding the Pope Pius XI procession.
Fragmentary hospital note mentions Marilyn Jane Cosby at 906 Weat Van Trees Street with unclear procedure. The remaining text references Mongolia and Tibet and a yak as a principal bidder, yielding no coherent medical or local outcome.
A Lawrenceville boy returns home amid hometown acclaim after protecting his three younger brothers during a frightening incident. Local officials praise his quick actions and bravery as the family recovers.
New York officials and coal mine operators clash over a labor contract amid a deepening crisis. A transportation authority cited the deteriorating economic climate, with executives warning the industry faces mounting strain as tensions continue. Weather and past temperatures referenced in the report appear unrelated to the core dispute.
The president nominates her W. Weddell of Virginia to be the first United States ambassador to the nationalist government of Spain. Only drone bees may visit neighboring colonies. queens and workers stay within their own colonies.
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