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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

2

Death of Gilbert W. Clippinger in Indianapolis

Gilbert W. Clippinger, 41, formerly of the city and a banker, died instantly Thursday in Indianapolis after falling from a window at the Fletcher Savings and Trust company building. Investigations by Dr. C. H. Keever say whether death was accidental or suicide, with services in Indianapolis today. Surviving: widow Anne, parents, two daughters Mary Jane and Johanna, brother Foster, sister Mrs. Mary Scott.

Washington Ensville Ing Dee E. Tslan Gilbert W Coppinger Banker Indianapolis C. H. Keever Fletcher Savings Henry C. Clippinger Greenwood Bethodist Church Clippinger DePauw University Fletcher American Company Dillon, Reed and Company Anne Mary Jape Johanna Foster Fletcher ‘Sayings and Trust Company Mary Scott

Winter Comes to Washington

A brief item notes a 1929 copyright by Hoyle, J. for a work titled Winter Comes to Washington, indicating publication and ownership details in a concise notice.

Washington Hoyle, J

School Sports and civic notes from Vincennes and Indianapolis

The report discusses school sports ethics and governance, noting Indiana high school officials urge education first over rivalry. It mentions Avis McLemore moving to Milwaukee, ticket orders for Vincennes game, and upcoming report cards for the second six weeks, urging parents to check grades.

Creager sues Collier’s for 1 million in Texas case

National Republican committeeman from Texas R B Creager has filed a $1,000,000 libel suit against Collier’s. The action stems from a magazine article about Creager’s role in Texan politics and is set for trial early in December. Also noted are boys from a Muncie high school basketball team traveling to play the Bearcats with listed players Englehart, Gor­sags, DeJernett, Gilmore, Heavenridge, McCracken, Raney, Wade, Edwards, and Morgan.

R. B. Creager National Republican Muncie

Universal Bible Sunday Urged Across Indiana

Indianapolis Dec 7 Gorgen orf Harry G Leslie urges observance of Universal Bible Sunday in three Indiana churches on Sunday December 5 promoted by the American Bible Society to spotlight the Bible’s contribution to life Governor Leslie says the open Bible shapes education and society and deserves devoted reflection by all citizens and leaders.

Indianapolis Gorgenorf Harry G. Leslie Indiana American Bible Society United Eer Leslie

Legion Notes on Post Flags and American Legion Work

The American Legion drives flag distribution under Burch Wood Post and reports broad membership gains. The organization emphasizes nonsectarian support, national reach with 10 000 posts, and active involvement in rehabilitation and child welfare through department chairs and endowment funds.

Department of the American Legion Department of Proline Dent Co Rdtly

Absent minded Bridge players and odd table habits

A letter recalls numerous absent minded acts at the card table. Examples include a rubber played with four cards missing, players failing to count cards, dealing five times in a row, picking up opponents cards, and leading from the wrong hand. The piece notes how such lapses spread and discusses forgotten honors and a controversial dummy lead.

Nic

THREE SEEK PIKE DUBOIS JUDGESHIP INDIANA NEWS

Petersburg reports a fight over the Pike county Fifty seventh judicial circuit judgeship until the next general election. A. H. Welven and John L. Sumner seek appointment, each backed by friends and local Republicans. Welven has served as county and city attorney. Sumner has held multiple county and city posts. W. C. Hunter is also a candidate, with Bruce Cooper supporting him.

Petersburg Fifty-Seventh Judicial Circuit Pike County A. H. Welven John L. Sumner Leslie Welven Winslow Pike Circuit Sumner Traylor W. C. Hunter Jasper Bruce Cooper First District Hunter

Whaling Industry Value in Southern Seas Near Antarctic

The whaling industry in the Southern Seas toward the Antarctic is valued at about 55 million dollars annually, reflecting its wide economic impact and demand for whale products in markets worldwide.

Antarctic

Cystex 48 Hour Test Urges Quick Backache Relief

An advertisement promotes the Cystex 48 Hour Test to relieve bladder irritation and associated backache and muscle pain. It claims rapid improvement, money back guarantee, and encourages readers to try the product themselves to verify its effectiveness.

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