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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

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Prospects for Natural Gas in Daviess County Grow

Daviess County shows strong prospects to become a leading southern Indiana natural gas field. Two large wells south of Glendale yield an estimated half a million cubic feet daily each, with two additional locations planned. Norris & Patman and Lee Petroleum report early contracts and awaits pipeline buildout, while further drilling near the Ageton and Findley farms promises expanding production in coming months.

Glendale Daviess County Indiana Ian Wearey Norris & Patmn F Company Cornelius Ageton Mat Norris Indiana Southwestern Gas & Utilities Corporation Bhis City Ageton Farm Findley Farm Lee Petroleum Company of Bloomington

Farmers Hear Daviess County Drouth Impact Details

John Jensen reports to Arthur M. Hyde on draught losses in Daviess county with grain at 85 percent pastures 95 peaches 100 and apples 30. Sixty percent cannot buy feed and stock liquidations loom. Banks limited credit. Jensen pledges to avert a livestock panic and arraigns a Saturday farmers and merchants meeting.

John Jensen Ty Agricultural Ag Drouth Arthur M. Hyde Tolee Mr. Jensen Mr. Hyde Mage Daviess County Pethers Indiana Jensen Hyde

Washington Storm Cripples City Injures Trainer

A severe Saturday storm hit Washington causing extensive wind damage across the area. Roofs and trees collapsed while many structures sustained harm. trainer C. Boswell of Padua suffered chest injuries and was taken to a hospital amid widespread concerns about continuing danger.

Boswell Padua Washington

Parish Show and Races Attendance Planned

Shoals Indiana August 11 several guests and three brothers will attend the Parish Show and Races. The storm Saturday night caused about 200 dollars in damage to the ug Company store rear room and other buildings. </analysis>

Iors Piel Washington Joe Ivy Gibham Shoals Ind Aciakty Ug Company Sage

Capone Rules Chicago Says One Newspaper

A Chicago paper reports that Al Capone has seized control of the city’s underworld following the Alfred Lingle murder. It claims Capone extended influence over Moran’s territory and influenced police and rivals amid post assassination turmoil.

Capone Chicago Chitealfi Alfred Jake Lingle Rm Subway Tae Tae Alphonso Seartace Ee

Racing Fans Prepare for Three Day Meet at Graham Farms

Wash Valley Parish readies a three day racing event at Graham Farms on state highway. Prominent guests from Detroit to Atlanta arrive to visit the grounds and oversee preparations. Organizers expect large crowds with new grandstands and stable quarters tuned for the meeting.

Readines Wash Valley Mornhing Graham Farms Graham Det Ray Graham York Roderick Wright Detroit Grabar Toledo Walter Candler Atlanta W. Hu Grab Farms Swith Grady Paige E. A. Pothaus Martin i Saga Anier Ately

Doyle Rites Held At St. Peter's Today

Funeral services for Patrick Doyle were held this morning at 8 30 o clock at St Peter s Catholic Church in Montgomery with burial at St Peter s cemetery. The service drew mourners from Barr township and noted the prominent farmer s standing in the community.

Patrickyle St. Peter’s ‘Catholic Church Montgomery St. Peter's Barr’ Township

Sound Waves and Voices of the Arcs

A cryptic note suggests sound waves may be perpetual and voices tied to arc structures could be revived. The text hints at capturing echoes from curved paths as a theoretical possibility in wave physics.

Carter and Bd ete Fined On Auto Offense

Robert Carter and Bd ete were fined one dollar and costs by Squire VanTrees on charges related to keeping an automobile past permitted overtime.

Robert Carter Bd’ Ete Squire VanTrees

Youth Injured In Auto Crash Near Montgomery

Sheriff Bowman reports that William Patterson, a Montgomery youth employed at ville, and Carl Gilmore, a California resident with Monroe relatives, collided on Road 60 near Montgomery’s edge shortly after 8 Sunday night. Patterson’s eastbound sedan overturned, one wheel and axle damaged Gilmore’s sedan had minor damage. No charges filed. Patterson’s injuries unknown today. A large crowd gathered at the scene.

John Bowman Jod William ‘Patterson Ville Carl Gilmore California Monroe Bat Montgomery Terson Gilmore Patterson Conitead Washington

Non-Union Mines Bombed in Kentucky by Unknown Plane

An orange monoplane bombed four coal mines in Providence Kentucky today with dynamite and iron slugs. One bomb exploded causing no casualties. Miners are non union. The Diamond Luton Buckman mines were targeted along with an abandoned mine.

Providence G. E. Palmer United Press Palmer Luton Buckman

Early Edition Democrat Brief Half Holiday Races

Local item notes a half holiday due to the Wabash Wils Show and races. Mentions early edition timing and related activities, with terse details typical of a late-century city newspaper brief.

Requiem Mass for Rt Joseph at St Michael's Church

Solemn high mass of requiem for the late Rt. Joseph at St Michael's Church. Rev. Wererk V. Somes celebrant with Rev Charles Wagner and Rev Bernard Thompson assisting. Absolution by Rev James Holland. sermon by Rev C W Burkart. Large crowd from the parish attended.

Rt . Joseph Eee St. Michael’s St. Michaela Church Wererk V. Somes Charles Wagner Eacon Bernard Thompson Lrev Vincen Grannah James Holland All Saint's Church Cannerburg C. W. Burkart St. Martin’s Church Agiery

Sourica Rail Line Spurs Elevation Fact Dossier

The fragment notes a five mile long line near Sourica and an elevation of 10 486 feet above sea level. Additional context about the railway and related details are incomplete in the text.

Sourica

Graham-Paige Dealers Plan Headed Deletion Event

An Indianapolis led plan by Graham-Paige dealers and sales representatives aims to delete one hundred fifty units. The action involves Robert Gra and concerns Farm sales and distribution as part of a broader dealer meeting on Wednesday.

Paige R. H. Losey Graham-Paige Indianapolis Ugte Dadiens Robert Gra Ing

Move to Washington Prompts New Assignment for Louis Frazel

Louis Frazel of St Francisville Illinois will join Burch Auto Supply as a clerical assistant. He will move with his family to Washington on Tuesday for future residence.

Louis Frazel

Atlanta Sportsman Arrives In Plane From Detroit Flight

A Detroit Lockheed plane piloted by Blevins and carrying Walter T. Gundier and Harry W. landed after a 420 mile journey to Atlanta in about three hours, a small speck high in the sky earlier that morning turning out to be the aircraft.

Atlanta Detroit Blevins Walter T.gundier Harry W

Daviess County Hospital Notes

Miss Thelma McGood of 219 E Tenth Street underwent a minor operation this morning. Ran Angerer of 14 Bedford Road and Joseph Smith of Loogootee 2 RFD 5 both submitted to major operations today.

Jack Swift Meridian Street Thelma McGood A. E Tenth Street Ran Angerer Bedford Road Joseph Smith

Plainville Defeats Washington in 16-14 Ball Game

Plainville rode strong pitching from Masters and Sterling to a 16 14 victory over Washington in a two tale game aided by Bill Heinbaugh.

Plainville Athlet

Purdue University President to Speak at Thursday Evening Program

Purdue University president Dr Edward C Eliott will be the guest speaker on the Thursday evening program at the assist He will deliver his talk in the evening session adding a key address from a university leader to the local event.

Edward C. Elliott Edward C. Eliott Purdue University Assis

Inaugural Webash Walk Show and Race Meet

Telegram to Robert Graham notes arrival Tuesday August 3 for Grah The Congressman shows keen interest in this inaugural event and its importance to farmers in this and neighboring counties. The Hon James C Stone will deliver a message as Vice of the Federal?

Arthur Greenwood Robert Graham Grah Farms James C. Stone

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