Will dispute over property held by widow in Daviess court
In Daviess circuit court Judge M Hastings is to rule this afternoon on a case where Rev. Radher Grismore and Bertha Edwards allege widow Clara Armenta Burr left all property to her husband for life with remainder to others. John Burris and wife allegedly destroyed wills in 1928. Burris remarried, raising questions who inherits. The outcome will decide whether Burris retains the property or the plaintiffs receive it under prior arrangement.
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Daviess Circuit
Hastings
Ken
Arments
Ienna
Radher Grismore
Bertha Edwards
Grand Jury to be Called for Gary Inquiry
Five youths and Clarence Johnson face murder and accessory charges in the death of 18 year old Arlene Draves. Johnson and four others were arraigned as a grand jury was set to convene next Monday. An autopsy may determine if liquor was poisonous. Members of the party were to attend the funeral in Reynolds, Indiana.
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Arlene Draves
Oliver Starr
Clarence Johnson
Miss Drayes
Johnson
Ias
Miss Draves
Nts
Virgil Kirkland
Paulson
Leon Stanford
Harry
David Thompson
Ald
Reynolds
Ind
Fer
Early Christmas Shopping Urged Amid Rising Prices
The notice warns that current low prices for many items may not last, citing a recent ice copper price rise of two petits per pound. It advises readers to shop early to avoid crowded stores and to play safe by taking advantage of inexpensive goods now.
Sheriff Bowman Declines Lucrative Offer
John Bowman, re-elected sheriff of Davies County for two two year terms, declined a high paying post he could have taken yesterday. He stated he cannot quit the people and will serve another year as sheriff. He noted he would have liked the job but felt bound to finish his current duties. County officials and Democratic leaders are reviewing four applicants for the highway position.
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John
Bowman
Daviess County
Eouid
Lee
New Democratic
Roberts
Taia Byn
Emocratic Party
Emocratic Party. Ape Sett Orie
Four Burned to Death in Connecticut Hunt
Four members of a five man hunting party were burned to death at Larkin Pond Otis Massachusetts on December 2 when a fire swept through their camp while they slept. Otto Ritner of Genngmas Hill and others were identified among the victims whose bodies were sent to Winstead Coen for burial. The blaze origin remained a mystery as it spread rapidly through the campsite.
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Otis
Mags
Hunting i
Connecticut
Larkin Pond
Huntters
Winstead
Coen
Mrs J Murr Relatives Die in Rome Indiana Pneumonia
Mrs J Murr wife of Rev Murr of First Methodist church reported from Rome Indiana Perry County that two of her relatives had died there within the past hours from pneumonia. The names Joshu ilodo 178 and others are noted in the fragmentary message.
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J. Murr
Murr
First
Methodist Church
Rome
Ind
Perry Cpunity
Pneumo Ia
Joshu Ilodo
Hald
Jail Break Attempt Foiled by Saws Found in Mattresses
Sheriff Bowman reports six hacksaw blades were recovered from a prison mattress tied to a plan to free inmates. A local woman bought eight blades on Thursday and visited the jail on Friday and again Friday night, but investigators found no escape. The attempt involved Gilbert Platt, a check forger awaiting transfer to state custody, and the sheriff says the guilty parties are identified. The prisoners remained confined as the blades were seized and the escape plan collapsed.
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John Bowmed
Saars
Apolis
Bowman
Brs
Aden
Gilbert Platt
Platt
Indlane
City Hall shelters rise as cold weather bites town
The Star reports city hall serves as refuge during cold nights with 65 unmentpe... at the city tends nightly shelter in the final week of November. More people are expected to seek shelter as temperatures drop, with 25 to 50 individuals likely to use the basement on peak nights.
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Star
Ing
App
Sethei City
Hall
Open Bids On Improvement Of Two Highways
County commissioners opened bids for gravel roadway improvements on two highways in Washington Township. Bids ranged from $424 to $16,577 submitted by multiple firms including Van & Ryan, Grant, Bynum & Mus, Bogard & Grubb, Cosby, and Wood & Reed.
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Couet
Afi
Coastruc County
One & & Venton Cole
Harrison Taveelig
Myers & Gorta Sarger
Edith B. Tal
Washington
Towhehiy
van & Ryar
Grant
Bynum & Mus
Bogard & Grubb
T. Cosby
Ckwood
Ere
Tvey Construction Co
Pidiesby
Geo. Soller
Congress Night Singers Join Colonial Evening
Prof. Rodebeck will sing Carry Me Back to Old Virginia with orchestra. Ushers in colonial costumes will add color to the program. A large advance sale promises a sizable audience and many more are expected to attend. The public is invited.
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Rodebeck
Old Virginia
State Bank distributes 310,090 to 400 Christmas Club members
The State Bank of Washington distributes 310,090 to about 400 local Christmas Savings Club members on December 10. Watts Ward, cashier, said club size determines each distributive share. The 1930 club has $10,000 in local hands to boost holiday spending and gift exchanges. The 1931 club is now open with high expectations for another successful year as the bank remains the sole issuer in Washington.
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State Bank of Washingtond
Watts Ward
State Bank
Ward
Washington
Hoover
State of the Union
House
Senate
Sonce
Ces
Cquarere
United Charities to Aid Washington Suffering Families
In Washington a $2,500 charity fund is urged to feed, house, and clothe families destitute this severe winter. A United Charities organization, spanning denominations, will oversee fuel, food, and shelter, modeled after the old United plan, with a city hall meeting Friday evening to finalize details.
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Washington
United Charities
United Sean
Ne Bar
Betwen A. D. m
Unusual Case Shocks Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis read by the Indiana Supreme Court today a temporary prohibition restraining Judge James A. Cox of the 16th Judicial District from acting in the Kate Owen case. Gilkison, attorney for the deter, contends the 1929 district realignment was legislative not judicial action and faults the appointment process. The argument centers on whether the 59th district existed and who had authority to appoint a judge and prosecuting attorney.
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Indianapolis
di Dee
Hbo
Indiana Supreme Court
James A. Cox
6Th Judicial District
Kate Owen
Bedford
F. E. Gilkison
Scholals
Lawrence County
Jackson
Brown
Harry G. Leslie
Gilkison
Leslie
New Councilman To Be Named Tonight At City Hall
Session faces quorum issues as the council adjourns with Mayor McCarty away on business. Six members are needed to proceed, and five votes suffice to appoint. Tonight's meeting at 6:30 at city hall aims to complete the appointment previously set for last night.
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John W. McCarty
City ‘Il
Ae Nee
Local Hospital Patient Undergoes Minor Morning Operation
Lee Helm of Ogdon underwent a minor operation at the Odon Manisin local hospital this morning, as reported by regional officials.
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Odon Manisin
Lee Helm
Df Ogdon
Club to Present Southern Program by Mrg Long
The Washington Business and Professional club will present Mrs Long of Indiana. The program features her lecture on Southern business and professional topics with emphasis on regional development.
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Southern
Washington
Jeh
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