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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
1
A Washington business forum invites merchants and professionals to attend and take part in a discussion led by a director and secretary of the American Market. The event aims to interest a broad audience in retailing and administration practices.
Cal Morgan of Cannelburg receives word that his wife Laura Ellen Morgan of Ladoga Indiana died after a crash last Saturday. Their 20 month old daughter Ellen also died, and Mrs Dickerson died in the hospital. The funeral will be held at the cemetery chapel.
Stockholders of the Washington Entry Club will hold a dinner meeting on Tuesday December 10 at Dewey's Cafe. Dinner is at 6:30 p m with the business session to follow and election of officers as a principal item.
The Washington Elks lodge announces a free party next Monday night for Elks wives and sweethearts starting at 8 on the second floor of the lodge home. The lodge also gears up for a big New Year’s Eve celebration.
Two three foot long gourds grown by Mrs Louis Greenwell of 214 West Walnut Street are on display at the Democrat office drawing considerable attention as they resemble baseball bats in form and size.
Washington reports a broad program to prevent future strikes in the aviation industry is being drafted by the national department. The move follows ongoing labor unrest and aims to curb disruptive work stoppages across airlines and related sectors.
Six of eight local young men were placed in Class 1-A after examination by a selective service board. The remaining two were classified 1-B. A second group will be examined next day with potential to enter military service. means for the first group were not yet ready before the month begins.
Shoals Ind December 6 Followers of the Conservation Department are draining riffles and crappies to add thousands in addition. Clifford Boulden County Conservation Officer notified that 30 deer will be shipped to Wisconsin this month and released near the lake.
Joseph Pruett, 63, died at his home near Brown Township at 12 45 this morning after a lingering illness of four days. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Sunday at Weston church with burial in Union Cemetery. He was born November 13, 1877 in Brown Township, son of William and fret Pruett. Surviving are his widow and several children and grandchildren, plus two brothers and a sister living in nearby towns.
Thames Riester, 36, of Washington Street, charged with second degree burglary while armed, will start in aviess circuit court Monday morning. A jury of 12 is impaneled to hear evidence. Prosecutor Philip D. Waller spoke for the state and the case was adjourned until Monday. Alvin Seal represents the defendant in this affi erite case.
A new successor to Nolan was named amid a federal district election in December. The report notes Tadland University and the late official Vali in connection with the appointment, outlining the succession path and official actions taken.
County farmers gathered to study land use, aiming to conserve resources stabilize farm income and guide long term public efforts. The first land use map classified areas by similar use and problems, with township committees to refine it later and plan action. Officers elected include Virgil L. Killion as chairman and T C Singleton as vice chairman.
Born this morning in Monroe City to Mrs. Eldon H. Tryon a girl. Fritz Wirts of Fort Branch underwent a major operation. Bertha Keith of R. R. 3 was admitted for treatment this morning.
Sullivan Iid December hearing in a medical action shows delay granted in a suit brought by the ana board against Arthur Cox. Cox and several testify that relatives had received relief as doctors had attempted to improve the condition.
The local automobile bureau opened the 1941 license sales with 48 plates and five sets issued. New plates feature white numerals on blue with a color scheme noted as attractive. Passenger numbers range 222 to 401 and trucks 38 to 801. A total of 4,100 passes are reported, with some favored numbers already popular.
Reading from the field notes the natural gas strike occurred west of Switz City with estimates of production around 1,000 cubic feet per day. The report mentions tests for oil potential and ongoing testing of the hole.
In Paoli Indiana court, experts testified for the heir of late John T Workman, a wealthy farmer of Township Z, asserting the elder man was of unsound mind before his death in May 1938. Hospital doctors from Clark Memorial and Jewish Hospital, Louisville, described him as unstable at times and incurable, while testimony noted a March will written after admission.
La Porte Indiana says former mayor Alban Smith and attorney for D. Stephenson, ex member of the Indiana KKK, announced that Stephen Stephenson will undergo gall bladder operation at Holy Name Hospital on Monday after serving 18 years of a life sentence.
President Roosevelt, aboard the Tuscaloosa, inspected the Jamaica naval base leased from England during a Caribbean cruise. The stop at Kingston brought him near belligerent waters as 600 Germans were interned there. he did not go ashore and left the port unannounced for the next stop.
The Play-O-Graph board, after fixes to electrical deficiencies noted in the Bedford game, will present every detail of the game as it is played. The system will run perfectly and there will be no interruption to the regular picture program.
Washington reports 330 major combat ships under construction as defense council announces 3.8 billion dollars in shipbuilding contracts. Seven billion dollar war program funds will be used for armor and equipment. Ships are launched roughly every 12 days as 162 000 workers remain on site. Cruisers are on a 36 month schedule with production accelerating.
LaPorte December 6. Insiders report Permané plans to close Hirsh Inc garment plants in Chicago, LaPorte and Crawfordsville on January 1. The move ends production at the three facilities affecting workers and local economies.
London reports the Rome radio suddenly stopped broadcasting at 6 40 pm, the first halt since Italy entered the war. Speculation centers on British aircraft nearby or possible link to Field Marshal Badoglio's resignation. Other dispatches note heavy British bombing against Germany and new strikes on the Nazi war effort.
Indianapolis Dec 6 Gov M Clifford Townsend told a delegation of county commissioners he would not extend the January 1 deadline for purchasing 1941 automobile license plates. Commissioners feared loss of gasoline tax revenue from unused cars and urged a police leniency for motorists who had not bought new licenses. The governor refused.
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