28 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
1
St. s rectory announced that St. Meinrad Chancel will give the sole public concert of the season in Washington on Sunday May 21. Under Father Thomas who has led for 21 years the choir has gained wide renown in Indiana and neighboring states. Tickets go on sale early next week.
Berlin April 28 Special Correspondent Pierre J Huss reports Hitler in a bristling Reichstag address on the 20th anniversary of the Versailles treaty. He denounces the Anglo German naval treaty and non aggression pact, says no war plans, denies seeking to sign with France or non German nations, and voices a demand to recover the Reichs war lost colonies.
Fragmentary notes discuss dandelion crops in Washington and spring farming plans. Mentions thrifty roots and reliance on traditional methods, with unclear references to gasoline, crowns, and potential risks to plant health. The text remains ambiguous and-etched in incomplete phrases.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock the city schools present a vesper hour program. Washington high school band will play pieces for the state contest at Terre Haute on May 6. The program features the Presbyterian quartet with Mrs Mildred Sebring Etta McCormick Ralph Martin and Arthur Rogers, plus chorus, quartette, and vocal numbers by Washington school choir and band with Miss Jewel Franklin at the piano. The program ends with the National Anthem.
Washington witnessed a remarkable goodwill banquet as workers honored L. A. Corcoran, the factory owner who rebuilt after a devastating blaze. The employees praised his leadership and the shared success of the enterprise, highlighting rare harmony and mutual loyalty at the Corcoran plant.
Two wills were presented for probate in Daviess circuit court this afternoon. The first is that of C J Austin of 8 S Fifth Street dated February 3 1937 witnessed by Fred Dobbyn and Hamid Adeling. The second is Michael Disser's will dated January 10 1939 witnessed by Flavian Acre and Gard McJohneson. Executors named include Lehin and Disser relatives, with residuary bequests to wives and brothers, plus life insurance provisions to widows.
Appointment of a committee to form a permanent Bicycle Safety Club was carried out at a Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored meeting. The committee includes Clyde Parker, Chief of Police Johnson, Ernest Smith, Victor DiCanio, and district recreation officials. Dozens of bicycle riders attended, signaling interest in joining the new organization.
Hal Barber, Veale township resident and milk truck driver, returned home from Decatur Illinois after recovering from a serious head wound a severe nose laceration and a broken right arm. His passenger was severely hurt and remained hospitalized in Decatur following a prior crash at an intersection.
The local VFW post will hold a regular meeting at 11 East Main St at 8 PM this evening. The post and its auxiliary will jointly install officers with Major Will Evans of Vincennes acting as installing officer. All members are urged to attend.
State officials announced plans for a Pike county WPA project worth 82360 dollars. Jefferson school township sponsors will add a gymnasium and community hall to the high and grade school facilities.
Funeral services for Chris C. Osha were held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at Central Christian church with Rev. Arthur Weaver in charge. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
The document quotes a denunciatory plea to President Roosevelt by Senator King of Utah. It portrays Hitler insisting Danzig must return to the Reich, condemns the German-Polish non aggression treaty, and warns that a future war would dwarf 1914. The Saar plebiscite and tensions with England are mentioned.
A Daviess County jury of 12 men began hearings in an art of real estate case brought by Fa nee against Harry and Earl Fegan, local barber, over the transfer of the room occupied by the He barber shop on N E Third street and was venued.
Reports from Poland and France warn of rising tensions and possible renewed aggression after Hitler's latest address. Officials fear a new period of instability as military circles assess whether Hitler may act imminently or delay until September.
Serena J. Ingram, 91, a Washington resident and War veteran’s widow, died at 7:38. p.m. after a period of illness. Born November 10, 1847 in Floyd County, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Maritage Ingram and married in 186? to a Mr Ingram. She moved to the area with her family, was a long-time member of Trinity Church and a Circle of the A.R. She is survived by a son Arthur Ingram of Washington, a grandchild in St. Louis, five brothers and sisters, and other relatives.
April 24 report notes a large Russian airliner on its way to New York. The fragment mentions a big red rotorcraft and delays from pests but lacks complete details or context.
City residents report a rising rabbit infestation from the country moving into town each spring. Night raids target lettuce beds and carrots, upsetting gardeners as rabbits also damage tulips and shrubs. Despite town dogs roaming city streets, residents feel powerless to stop the nocturnal pest problem.
Washington April 28. The United Gates government today adopted an aloof stance toward Hitler. Officials avoided direct comment while stating the speech would not be treated as a response to the press appeal for guaranteeing Europe.
Leonard D Strickland faces a forgery charge in Daviess circuit court the prosecutor says he allegedly forged a 440 conditional sales contract with Wayne Donaldson of Bicknell Finance Co as complainant The firm is among several allegedly booked for thousands of dollars by Strickland a local automobile dealer who skipped the city weeks ago A similar forgery charge exists against Strickland in Dubois circuit court and officers have hunted him without success.
Indianapolis April 28 Governor A B Happy Chandler of Kentucky has decided the Derby Darby controversy definitively in favor of Derby L L Dickerson Indianapolis city arian and to day Because the library names er bunds Di saa or pronunciation he telegraphed Gov Chandler for art There should be no better authority because he is head of the state in which the antuual turf clas
Mrs. Lindbergh and her two sons arrived in New York with a French liner along the Champlain route. Heavily guarded, Ann Morrow conducted a quiet survey of American aerial research as Col Lindbergh remained not aboard. The party, with Jon and a maid, faced hustling into a Star terminal and proceeded toward New Jersey.
The Washington Kiwanis Club furnished a program at Petersburg on ladies night. Flavian BE Myers presided. The event featured vocal trio Ruth Wallace Marian Eaton and Ruth Angier, Marion Eaton solo, Ballard Wallace whistling, and a quiz by Dr. Wedeking. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ogby Peers, Hopewell, and Mrs. Flavian Myers among others.
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