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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
1
Virgil Burton of Anderson suffered painful injuries from a 35 foot fall at his father’s farm. He sustained a severe scalp laceration and back injuries after slipping from a hay carrier in the barn area. Sister Flossie Burton is visiting in Washington.
Bananas are featured as old fashion Bana Splits at 10c in an ad from The Democrat. The piece notes a Tuesday evening rush at Williams Grille as shoppers began with small banana amounts and grew curious about truck arrivals from Bananaland.
Funeral services for M. Grantham were held at the residence of a daughter Mrs Lindsey south of Washington with vd Murr officiating and interment following in Bethany Cemetery east of Washington.
The funeral of Bert A Tharp was held today at the Westey Mercantile Grove cemetery. Charity No 30 F and A M conducted the service at the grave as pallbearers Roy East H J Burkley Johnne Stampbaugh Clay H Creager Ralph Burris and Wm C Hyatt served.
The Cis Sel-Jackman Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will hold its regular meeting in the hall over Williams Pharmacy at corner Coach and Main at 8 o'clock Friday. All members urged to attend as important communications have been received and final arrangements are to be made for the basket dinner on August 11.
Billy McPherson grandson of Mayor S L McPherson of E Walnut street returns for a three day trip from North Vern Indiana scout camp as a preparatory measure for the big jamboree to be held in Washington D C Billy was chosen as the Daviess county scout representative at the jamboree
City sewer project wades through stalled funding as officials report no federal grant word yet. City engineers say if money were available the mains could have progressed, noting funds should arrive soon but exact timing is unclear.
In Daviess County the sale of hunting and fishing licenses rose over the previous year. County Clerk Roy Quhian says July year totals jumped to about 300 due to squirrels maturing earlier than usual, contributing to the heavier sales and a higher top hog price reaching £9.
The Planning Commission discussed WPA to PWA project changes and relief work in Daviess County. Trustees reported local food distributions totaling about 800 dollars funded by groceries for relief families. Proposals include cemetery relocation and park improvements with possible permanent cemetery changes and lake project plans under study.
An excerpt discusses warnings surrounding Nazi activities and German economic strain. It notes the national bank's stance, urges not to ignore the challenges, and mentions rumors about Jewish relief measures and central leadership advisory to avoid attracting attention.
Six persons died from a brutal heat wave and storm related incidents across Indiana. Lightning killed two and scorched others while extreme heat claimed several farmers and residents. Cities reported 102 in Evansville, 101 in Bedford, 96 in Plymouth as damage to gardens and property mounted.
Ambiguity surrounds a Franco British formula on the Abyssinian crisis as a postponement to tomorrow evening or a council session is discussed. Abyssinia accepts the procedure while Italy delays, and diplomats seek a way for the council to tackle the looming war question.
Indiana launched its first Works Progress Administration projects with an estimated cost of 1,208,440 dollars and 1500 workers. Gary began today with Marion county sites in operation soon. Wayne to start early next week. By August 5, aims exceed 12,000 workers.
Danville Ind Aug 1 Ahs J P Hunk Francis former Jeffersonville basketball coach was sued for $10000 here by Mrs Clara Brown The suit follows an accident involving Sam Brown Readable fragments indicate a legal action connected to a prior incident in the area
Trustee Wm C Hyatt of Wash township opened bids last night for the purchase of five bus bodies. Bidders submitted proposals showing varied specs and prices, with final selection expected after review by the transportation committee.
Norbert Raney son of County Recorder William Raney was injured in a crash near Decatur while returning from Normal. His brakes failed the Morgan car veered off the road into a school yard. A drunken driver and another occupant were noted in the incident with unspecified injuries.
Mandeville W. Zenge, 26, sought as a suspect in Dr Walter J Bauer's mutilating murder, leaped to his death from Navy pier as coroner opened an inquest. A cab driver reported a man matching Zenge's description being tossed from the vehicle with a note to his father signed Mandeville. Police fear the suicide may have been to escape arrest in the Chicago case.
Indiana weekly weather report shows July days with frost and heat, delaying threshing and haying in many counties while later growth filled fields. Northern areas report slow grain, southern localities show tasseling and some early ears amid ample moisture and continued warm spells.
Alexander H. McCarter, a farmer living just across the Wabash River from Vincennes Indiana, died today from the intense heat. The 101 year old veteran of the Civil War was born at his home and served four years in the war. his family Bible lists 105 but a clerk said it was a mistake.
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