27 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
1
A man recently involved in a construction job was arrested on a service charge and fined in city court, with details indicating a prior arrest and subsequent legal actions.
A woman died in her home late Wednesday from a stroke, following prior attacks. Funeral services are set for 9 am Saturday at St Simon's Church with burial at Peter's Cemetery, Montgomery. Norris & Son funeral home will handle arrangements. The deceased, known as Mrs Miles, had no children, and brothers Gus Carrico Otis Carrie and several sisters reside in Cannelburg Chillicothe and surrounding areas. The couple had lived in Cannelburg before moving to the city three years ago.
Murphy states three judges will vacate their seats soon affecting the judiciary. He notes temporary gaps in the circuit while new appointees may be needed. He praises the federal judiciary overall, acknowledges some "bad spots" but says the system is functioning well.
The highway commission cuts 129 positions due to a $600,000 annual budget shortfall after a legislative reduction. Seventy one are Hemderdta here. many engineers anticipated layoffs and sought other work. The mass dismissal affects two traffic division units and the planning survey division, with concern over road program setbacks.
A late Tuesday night fire in Vincennes damaged the Old Grand Opera building and adjacent shops. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars. Fire Chief Mitch Lacoste said the blaze, found in wiring near a grocer rear, spread through a three story structure. Ed Goodman, overcome by smoke, was revived and returned to duty. Fire crews fought the stubborn fire until about 1 a.m. Wednesday, damaging the A and P store Beauty Shop Brownie Liquor Davie Furniture and a factory on the property.
The president asks Congress for a relief appropriation of 447 million dollars for the next fiscal year, a third less than the current year. He urges the public not to be deceived and warns that totalitarian methods are less effective.
A fragmented report notes reactions to a conscription order amid World War II diplomacy. Valera in Dublin and Irish and British officials weighed Hitler's anticipated speech and policy shifts as governments prepared for possible shifts in mobilization and defense.
Ray Hopewell owner of mpervel stores displays four giant watermelons on Main Street. The first melon shipped to Viness County for 1939 arrived by express from Florida. The prize winner will be the person who guesses its weight. Melons are selling for $2.50 in city markets.
Vincennes students will present a program of glee and choruses, offering a mix of classical and remixed items during regular vesper services. Ada director will oversee the musical portion of the program at the community event.
Belo Lemmons and Abbie Hamersly found a bushel basket of mushrooms in the river bottoms southeast of Washington. The harvest weighed 18 pounds after retrieval in the morning.
Judge Frank E. Gilligan appoints Mrs. Alvin Padgett as secretary to fill the unexpired term of Irene Allen who resigned after moving to Evansville. Allen had long served faithfully as secretary, and Padgett steps into the vacancy.
Plainville appoints a music supervisor for the year, but the trustee’s list omits the supervisor’s name. The article notes the omission and the assignment details remain unclear.
A flock of seagulls was seen along a smelt run in the Columbia River near Woodland Washington. The birds stretched about a foot wide and four or more in length as they followed the waterway.
American League Phil. Caster faced Wash. Leonard allowed 4 unearned runs through 121 innings as Hudlin and Marcum pitched for defense.
DePauw baseball coach Lloyd Messersmith spoke at the Washington Kiwanis meeting last night. He predicted the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds would contend in this year’s major league season and discussed baseball history and evolving rules. He showed reels of game footage from big events and DePauw University.
A man claiming to be a bomb threat was captured in Birmingham Alabama at 274 NS. Authorities report the bomb contained enough dynamite to level a building. The incident was averted by quick action and the suspect was taken into custody.
A fragmented note notes post office inspections for mailbox compliance and the need to replace unapproved boxes. It mentions rural service, lost mail, and police or inspectors ensuring secure, approved receptacles are provided when boxes fail inspection.
Jacob Tretter, married to Anta Betta Brosemer, dies at home May 27 after a long illness. He leaves siblings Imogene Peters and Don Peters, plus a daughter Mrs Peters. Burial plans were not stated.
New York April 27 pilot boat Sandy was rammed and sunk in fog near Ambrose. The crew of 16 and nine pilots were saved aboard the 18,000 ton Oslofjord which proceeded toward Brooklyn. No injuries reported.
Michael T Madison and R Montgomery were admitted for treatment yesterday. Mrs OrAl Lee of Route 2 underwent a major operation this morning. Marilyn Jean Mortoh of 303 East Pearl Street had an operation this morning. Clark Rose of 12 West Oak Street was admitted for treatment this morning.
Moscow moves to re establish full diplomatic representation in the United States. Russia has approached to determine the acceptability of Constan ne A. Oumansky as ambassador to succeed Alexander Troyanovsky. Exchange of ambassadors could resume relations, with current Moscow chargé d affaires Oumanoksy in Kingston.
Dr W F Gephart of St Louis warned at the Bankers Association for Foreign Trade convention in French Lick Indiana that arming production disrupts normal industry and that barter is a poor substitute for free trade. He described bilateral exchange as a semi monopoly and noted buyers often dump raw products in the seller’s market. Other speakers included Vic Usher Warren Pierson and Jo Zach Miller II with Friday sessions on banking trade conditions in Germany and Southeastern Europe and Latin American trade potentialities.
Indianapolis April 27 Col Charles A Lindbergh departed Stout Field heading east toward New York to greet wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh and their two children expected to return from France aboard the S.S. plain tomorrow. He arrived with Bert Cruzan of Allison Engineering to inspect the nation's sv airplane motor and parachute before taking off, keeping the mission quiet.
Leslie Hamersly is sworn in as state treasurer replacing Williams, in a Democrat photo ceremony announcing the succession and engraving.
The report notes a substantial profit from the exchange stabilization fund over the first quarter of 1939. Officials cited include Ethel Weaver, John Weaver, and Otto Seebeard as part of the Treasury's operations amid large-scale activities.
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