Cousin Emmy Directing WHAS Contest in Louisville
Cousin Emmy and her Kinefolk from WHAS Louisville Ky will appear in Washington at St Simon's Auditorium Friday night December 9 under Emmy's direction an amateur contest with contestants including the Roberts Sisters Alberta Ramblers James Digg neer Seth and in smear and song presales from Bicknell Mont Loogootee Watch for program news and listen on WHAS at 6 45 a m for Cousin Emmy and her kinfolk coverage
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WHAS
Louieville
Washington
St. Simon's Auditorium
Emmy
Roberts Sisters
Alberta
Ramblers
James
Digg Neer
Seth
Allin Algo
Bicknell
Mont- Loogootee
Louisville
East Africa Mission Letter From Washington Boys
A letter from Gibbon Essig describes the Washington area group traveling to Gulu East Africa with missionaries. They recount August journeys from Marseilles to Mombasa and Torop, meeting brothers Norbert Christopher and Vincent, and anticipate ordaining native leaders among Acoli and Madi tribes. Also notes Bloomington conference with about 50 mortgage officials at Indiana University.
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Gibbon Essig
the Democrat
Washingon
Gulu
Africa
The
Sacred Heart
Brothi
Lavalias
Leo
Red Eyea
Indian ‘Ocean
Brother Coleman
France
Urdes
Lisieux
Jesus
Marseil @s
Mombasa
Norbert
Christopher
Vincent
Torropo
Acoli
Vssion
Llus
Colenan
Shee
Jal
Washington
Broer Norbert
Stimon’s Boys High School
Bloomington
Ind
Arthur W. Allen
Elmer E. Hastings
Paris A. Hastings
Ralph G Hastings
Tbe Hyatt
Zed Morton
Dr. Smiley
Franklin G. ‘White
Aday
In mi
University
U S West Virginia Officers Elected for 39
Seth R Wykoff Camp 60 U S died the following officer Al Ruckreigh Ot S Vice Henry F Harker Otwell J Vice S S Cox Washington Officer Day David T Hinkle Otwell Officer G Ray Smith Washington Trustee Jas G Hawkins
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Seth R. Wykoff
U. S
al Ruckreigh
Ot S
Henry F.harker
Otwell
S. S. Cox
Washington
Day
David T. Hinkle
Ray Smith
Jas
Burial for Dixon Bynum in City
Funeral arrangements announced by James A. Gill funeral directors for Dixon Bynum, who died by his own hand, with arrival in Washington set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial services planned for 4:30 p.m. at Ragedale & Price chapel under Rev. J Edwin Myer.
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Dixon Bynum
James A. Gill
Fire department records two yesterday incidents
Firemen reported two runs yesterday. At 4:80 in the afternoon a defective fuse caused minor damage at the home of Alwa Eskew, 414 West Street. A small fire damaged the Meridian Hotel at Meridian and B. Cattress.
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Alwa Eskew
West Street
Meridian
B. & Cattress
Hearing Held On Extra Funds In City and County
Ernest Weatherholt state accounts representative led hearings in Washington Elmore and Daviess counties on additional appropriations. Evidence was heard and Weatherholt departed for Indiana to report to the board as a whole.
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Ernest'Weatherholt
Washington
Elmoreen
Daviess County
Weathernot
Indiana
WPA allotment approved for county farm buildings project
A WPA allotment of 766 dollars has been approved by the president for the county farm buildings and grounds. United Senator Frederick Van provided the latest word.
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United
Frederick van
Hayes Deluxe All Steel Trailer Sold in Galesburg
Simpson of Galesburg announced today the sale of a Hayes Deluxe All Steel Mahogany trailer to a local buyer. The announcement confirms the dealership’s ongoing delivery of steel trailers and notes the transaction completed locally in Illinois.
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Simpson
Hayes All Steel Motor
Galesburg
Railway Clerks Meeting Tonight at City Hall
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks holds a meeting this evening at city hall. All members are urged to attend the session.
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Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
City Hall
Local Me Buy Simpson Lumber Co Sold to Washington Group
The Simpson Lumber Co in Washington is now 100 percent locally owned by a group of business men. John M. Simpson remains general manager with new officers Jacob G. Clayview president and B C Butress vice president. Local staff and yard operations continue at Ask Ten with the same slogan The Big White Yard.
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Simpson Lumber Co
Washington
John M. Simpson
Mjohn
A. R. Clark
Ask Ten
Alice Clark
Ralph Quilliam
Car Wildridge
Ernest Hopewell
John Berry
Andrew Zinkan
Otho Charley
Tanaihe
Wheatland
Indy
Poseyville
Ind
Tax Stamp Sale Ends March 31 Securing State Revenue
A brief notice states the sale of tax stamps ends March 31, directing buyers to complete purchases before closure. The message emphasizes urgency and regulatory backing in state revenue collection.
Mrs Simpson Breaks Hip in Basement Fall
Mrs Mary Simpson of First Street suffered a fracture of her right hip this morning after a fall down basement stairs at her home. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Mary Simpson
First Street
Wade fined after guilty plea in highway stop case
Harry R. Wade faced a guilty plea in justice of the peace court for failure to stop for a preferential highway. He was fined $1 plus costs this morning.
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Harry R. Wade
Justice of Peace Court
Roman Jerger's Half Brother Dies in Jasper Visit
Mr and Mrs Roman Jerger of Washington attended the funeral of his half brother Mike Jerger who died Saturday afternoon in Jasper.
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Roman Jerger
Washington
Jasper
Fenral
Mike Jerger
Hospital Notes Born to Mrs Joseph M Burch in Loogootee
Hospital notes list births and admissions. A daughter was born Sunday to Mrs Joseph M Burch of Loogootee. Several patients from Mitchell Monroe City Odon Petersburg Shoals and other areas were admitted or underwent major operations Monday. Names include Leither Mundy Mitchell Mrs Ivan H Hancock Monroe City Route 1 Mrs Newell Dunigan Monroe City Route 1 Mrs Josephine Patterson Route 1 Bobby Bruce Allens Alsman Route 2 Herman Small Wheatland Route 2 James O Duke Odon Route 1 M E Simpson 403 S W Second St fractured hip Carl Schafer Petersburg Bernice Sharp Petersburg Mervan H Wright Elnora and others.
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Joseph M. Burch
Loogootee
Leither Mundy
Mitchell
Ivan H. Hancock
Monroe City
Newell Dunigan
Josephine Patterson
Bobby Bruce Allen
Alsman
Herman Small
Wheatland
James O. Duke
Odon
M. E. Simpson
S. W. Second Street
Carl Schafer
Petersburg
Bernice Sharp
Mervan H. Wright
Elnora
Daniel Bough
Shoals
Eileen
Bids Invited On Star Route
Bids are invited on the star route project with a deadline stated as five o clock in the evening. The call outlines submission details and required specs for interested bidders.
County Health Group Meeting Notice
County health officials meet to discuss Monday night plans and community health concerns. Attendees include Robbins and LewisqF with emphasis on local health initiatives and upcoming schedules.
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Dé Lewisqf Robbins
Court notes on a swimmer’s shallow water trials
Court notes reveal Bi deep water thax in shallow terms as authorities review a swimmer’s case. Official records cite court discussion about shallow water exposure and safety protocols affecting competition eligibility. Names and locations are not fully clear in the fragment.
Knights of Pythias Officers Elected in Regular Session
The Knights of Pythias lodge No.118 met in regular session and elected officers for six and one year terms. Gi Gil bert White O G George Henry M W M Roberts and other posts were filled with Leon Livingston V G rt Colbert Pres Earl Way M of A C A Shaker among those named. O. J. Long served one year as Host and Homer E. Beasley as trustee for one year. Talks by A Wise J W Dillard followed by oyster soup and coffee for about 45 Knights.
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Agorean Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lowing
Gi C
Leon Livingston
V. G
Rt Colbert
Earl Way
M.’of
C. A
F. FL
Cohee
Homer E. Beasley
O. M. Vance
O. J. Long
A. . Wise
J. W. Dillard
Washington charity lodge elects officers for year
Charity Lodge No 30 F and A M of Washington elected officers for the ensuing year at last night's meeting. Arthur Rogers named Worshipful Master, succeeding Walter Good. Harry Gruelle Senior Warden, Flavian E Myers Junior Warden, Havey Gill treasurer, George Emmerling secretary, Rollie M Moren trustee for three years. Other appointments to be made by the new master. Also notes unrelated facts about a raw egg skin and elephants and mice superstition.
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Charity Lodge No
Washington
Arthur Rogers
Walter Good
Harry Gruelle
Flavian E. Myers
Havey Gill
George Emmerling
Rollie M. Moren
In- Ahsheen
Auto Stolen Sunday Night Reported Missing Car
The stolen automobile of Charles Borders was found today after a Sunday night theft. Reported details name Hagerty Crescent Paper and a salesman involved, with mentions of a robbery during the period.
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Stollem
Charles Borders
Hagerty
Crescent Paper
Printing contracts awarded by commissioners in session
Local session awarded contracts for merit and supplies for Vincennes and Indianapolis areas. The committee reports indicate approval of several printing and related supply bids, with officials from Westington and nearby regions noted among those voting yes. The record shows a tense but routine procurement action in the early hours.
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Mto
Ies
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Westington
Washington Businessmen Anticipate Big December Day
Local merchants anticipate December 10 as a peak shopping day with ads and campaigns across Washington. The Santa Claus event draws crowds while State Bank of Washington releases a $10,000 Christmas Savings Fund. The Washington Democrat plans a full coverage edition in Avney Martin Pik counties as next Saturday’s special Christmas issue approaches.
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State Bank of
Washington Democrat
Avney
Martin
Warday
Washington
THE
Democrat
R E Workers Meet Wednesday In County Electrification Drive
Directors of the Davidsa County Rural Electrification project set a Wednesday session on December 7 at 1 p.m. in the courthouse to review progress. The drive aims to sign about three members per mile across roughly 250 miles of proposed line, with 200 miles already subscribed. The association seeks broad township inclusion and potential county-wide unity with Martini county’s efforts to strengthen the program.
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Davidsa County
Court ‘House
Martini
Governor Townsend Back At Desk From Vacation
Indianapolis Dec 6 Governor Clifford Townsend returned to his office after a two week hunting trip and spoke at his first press conference since the election. He praised Indiana as a beacon light of democracy north of the Mason Dixon line and said a bipartisan five member commission will be appointed to revise liquor laws. He discussed port of entry costs and opined on bacteria and decay when none exist.
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Indianapolis
M. Clifford Townsend
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Goveror
Mason- Dixon Line
Holding Youth for Probe of $99 Mystery
Charles Christerberry, 19, held for questioning in a disappearance case linked to a man named Smith on West Man Trees street. He says he spent $12 on a toy car and had $500 loan, admitting no theft connection. Walter Lee Johnson, 28, of Boxville, Texas, was detained with a box of cigarettes and about $4, and will be identified for past record review.
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Charles Christerberry
van Trees
14Th Street
Smith
West Man Trees
Christerberry
Kirkpatrick
Flora
Hale
Walter Lee Johnson
Boxville
Tefin
Halifax Mine Disaster Stuns Nova Scotia as Death Toll Rises
Tragedy strikes when a steel hauler derails an underground Nova Scotia train. Dozens feared dead and 40 to 50 injured as rescuers rush to aid victims. Doctors and nurses treat the injured while hospitals expand wards. Relatives gather at the pit head, anxiously awaiting word amid smoke and sirens.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Princess
The
Dominion
Shopping Days Left Till Christmas In 193X Lookback
A retro note reflects on 16 shopping days to Christmas and recalls 1930s radio era curiosities. References to Mussolini influence, demonstrations of a moving picture, and talks on using electric light current for receiving sets. Mentions New York radio amateurs picking up Vancouver programs amid bootleg era chatter.
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Christ
MAS
Italy
Mussolini
Ree Iiven
New York
Vancouver
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