State teachers to bear salary cuts in next year
County Superintendent O M Mc Cracken announced a revised pay schedule from State Superintendent George Cole showing flat annual reductions for state aid teachers. University graduates with zero to seven years experience face scales from 1080 to 1360 dollars, while principals and superintendents see related steps. Additional degree holders receive small raises, others none. Enrollment has risen but final counts await April 30 enumeration and report.
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Penenere
Daviess County
O. M. McCracken
George Cole
Public
Date Aid
McCracken
Odon Man Undergoes Emergency Operation at County Hospital
Harry Lee Cooper of Odon was brought to Daviess County Hospital last night for an emergency major operation. He is reported in serious condition and receiving surgical treatment and care.
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Odon Man's
Harry Lee Cooper
Odon
Daviess County Hospital
Unclear OCR fragment hints at weather and town activity
Reading shows a jumble of noon indications about sun or rain, mushroom hunters, a rural school vacation parade, furnace fires to kill dampness, a mower salesman talking to prospects, and scattered remarks about county high school and gravel roads. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
Shift Kidnap Search South to Find Baby
Hopewell April 23 reports shift in the Lindbergh baby case as a sailing yacht reportedly heads to sea on a mission tied to the inquiry. John Hughes Curtis and Dean Dobson-Peacock, linked to southern negotiations, may have been aboard the Marcon. Curtis conferred with Col Lindbergh at Sourland Mountain while others returned from New York by plane.
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Hopewell
N. F
Pearch
Charles A.lindbergh
Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
Marcon
Dean ‘H. Dobson- Peacock
Curtis
Dean Dobson-Pedcork
New York
George L. Richard
Col Lindbergh
Sourland ‘Mountain
Guy Hi. Burrage
James A Short
Dean Dobson
Tara Paseo
Tea Mines in Nicaragua April Thaw of the Nicaran
Unable to determine clear events from the fragment. The text references Nicaragua and April but lacks concrete actions, dates, or names to form a factual summary suitable for a newspaper card.
Masonry Observes George Washington Biennial Night
A fragmented report notes a Friday night event honoring George Washington biennial past masters. The gathering appears to have been held at 6 39 with attendance by members and related masons.
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George Washington
Arward
Bank Bandit Suspects Held After Chicago Raids
Chicago April 23 three states operated in a wave of raids that arrested 19 men and one woman amid a series of kidnappings. State investigators said confessions were obtained from several captives. the operation involved Chicago Heights Roche noted the gang as a highly feared criminal band across Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin. A ransom case tied to Howard Verton, 52, industrialist of Bend Indiana, was reported but he was released after part of the ransom was believed paid. Gunplay marked Chicago Heights raids with a small arsenal found in hideaways. The raids followed months of undercover work by the Chicago secret six and regional authorities.
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Chicago
Cook County Ney
Chicago Heights
Iris
Lafayette
Ind
Ion
Roche
T Up
Howard
Verton
Bend
Peizid
Iail
Indiana
Wisconsin
Chicago “Heights
Cline
Hazelton Youth Drowns In White River Incident
Hazelton Indiana April 23 Jared Blythe McFetridge 21 son of Mr and Mrs Charles McFetridge drowned Friday afternoon when he fell from a pump boat into White River about a half mile south of here. George Cooper eyewitness dived to aid but could not locate the drowned youth body not found until about 4 30 p m near the spot. McFetridge could not swim river 20 feet deep at scene pump boat part of Hazelton Sand and Gravel company owned by the youths father and H P Phillips McFetridge and Phillips partners in the gravel operation. Body recovered after hours of resuscitation efforts he was known in the community as a graduate shop worker star basketball player and member of the Hazelton band.
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Hazelton
Ind
Jared Blythe McFetridge
Charles McFetridge
White River
Here
George Cooper
McFetridge
Hazelton Sand and Gravel_company
H. P. Phillips
Price Phillips
Funeral services for Louise Borders held at St Simon
Impressive funeral services for Louise Borders were conducted this morning from St Simon Catholic church with burial in St John. The services were in charge of Rev Father A A. A large number of relatives attended.
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Louise Borders
St. ‘Simon Catholic Church
St. John
Father A. A. Y
Nded
Gas Boom in Hendale and Alfordsville Hills Sparks Local Interest
Local men in Daviess county pursue gas development with optimism, reporting a top well ready to yield about one million cubic feet daily. Key figures include Harry Hanson, L Norris, Dethbert J Patterson, John Jensen, and C J Augustine of Brooklyn Wisconsin, with several foreign firms also involved.
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Daviess County
Harry ‘Hanson
L. Norris
Dethbert J. Patterson
John Jensen
C. J. Augustine
Brooklyn
Wisconsin
Who's Who Name the Man Contest Clue
A puzzle from a 20th century local page challenges readers to name a man described as doing wholesale business, with ties to a retired grocery family, and a last name pronounced like a barred college act. Prizes are listed and submission rules noted.
Mystery figure in city business puzzle
A riddle describes a man who runs a three firm public service in the city. He makes calls and delivers, offering savings by combining parts of his service. His friends shorten his first name to half its length. Identify the man and the business type he operates.
Family run business with daughter and son as successors
The article describes a long established family business now operated by the mother, with a daughter and a son as successors. It notes the firm’s diverse services, its unique local standing, and a last name clue tied to a game enthusiast’s possession. It also mentions another Main street shop, run by a long time operator, known for jokes and family devotion.
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Con Table
Correct Firm Name Guess for Noted Aviators
A road advertisement uses a firm name that hints at correctness or error. The name echoes that of two famous aviators from earlier eras, suggesting the firm adopts a bold identity tied to aviation pioneers. The task is to identify the precise firm name behind this clever branding.
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Man
Fragments Hint At Family Run Local Shop
A damaged OCR passage hints at a family operated store kept by the late Frank Fornwald’s daughter. The business has years of amateur reputation and provides items to customers with a personal touch.
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Fox
Frank Fornwald
Oldt
Swanson Chicago Prosecutor and Party Stops Here
Swanson, a Chicago prosecutor, addressed attendees on crime reduction while a party from the city paused to hear him. The speaker claimed Chicago showed notable crime declines over four years, drawing interest from the visiting party and prompting discussion about national crime trends.
John Raskob in Stock Act Named in Case
A record notes John Raskob named in a stock act filing. The document urges him to trust his memory to recall the listed names and ensure accuracy in the names associated with the act.
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John Raskob
Traffic project bids delayed in Indiana paving plan
In Indiana the highway project bids for Plainville to Elnora face postponement. Governor notes some May letting projects must be dropped, delaying paving work. The Democrat reports notices will be published soon, with awards expected at the next session.
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Elnora
Washington
Indianapolis
Plainville
Forthern Daviess County
Rush to settle taxes as deadline nears
Taxpayers rush to pay spring installment taxes with one week left. The county treasurer reports daily collections in the thousands as the May first deadline approaches. Extra help has been secured by Treasurer Camp to handle the busy period.
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Wm. CG
Memorial Service for Michael at St Simon Church
Services for Michael were held at 9:30 this morning at St Simon Church with burial at St John Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Sacks, Theo Bies, Cletus Bies, and Fitzpatrick.
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Michael Ae
St.ays Cethoh
I St. John Cemet
Charles Saks Theoriety Bies
Cletug Bies
Fitzpatrick
Mayor John W. Beene’s condition improves in hospital
The mayor, confined for a week, is reported to be resting well and showing continued improvement over several days. Medical staff describe stable vitals and progress, with no complications noted.
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John W
cCarty
Harris to Speak Here at Union Brotherhood Meeting
M M Harris, a former missionary in China and longtime editor, will speak at the next Union Brotherhood gathering at the Social Baptist Church next week. Harris is described as capable of presenting a subject that will greatly interest attendees.
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Baptists
Ahd
Union Brotherhood
social_ Baptist church
Am. Harris
Matt ‘Harris
China
Imong
Madi
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