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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

4

Early's Article Sparks Complaints and Debates

A front page summary notes Maurice Early of the Indianapolis Star wrote about local finances in Van Buren and Reeve townships, with county figures cited by O M McCracken. It reports criticism from local officials, including Little Joe Smiley, who emphasizes More Township is not a state aid unit and calls for accurate financial context.

sMaurice Early Indianapolis Star Democrat O. M. McCracken Early van Buren Reeve Townships Elmore Little Joe Smiley Era

Union Officials Deny Picketer Attack at Evansville Mine

Evansville Indiana December 7 union officials at Newbury deny men picketing Sergeant mine No 2 attacked and beat them. Mine superintendent Doane and Jacob Hargrave allegedly instigated the clash amid three weeks of picketing due to nonunion workers. Reports show trouble at nearby mines with plans for a mass meeting to organize Southern Indiana miners into locals of the International Mine Workers of America. W. D. Wah-Horn of Terre Haute, board member of the union, was seen in the area.

Evansville Ind Newbury Doah Jacob Hargrave Doane An Hargrave Chandler Indiana International Mine Workers of America Shbor W. D. Wah- Horn Terre Haute International Organization

President Addresses Congress on Peace, Tax, and Tariff

The president’s lengthy message to Congress is praised for its peace aims and foreign policy consistency with early Wilson ideals. Support for Kellogg Treaty and World Court noted. Tax cuts favored if benefits reach small earners. Calls for continued flood control, waterways improvement, and new construction to ease unemployment. Tariff debate criticized for shifting toward industrial rates. farmers feel betrayed by House actions.

Congress of State of Union Wilson League of Nations League Cme Kernel House

School to Hold Second Quarter Meeting in December

A school district announces a second quarterly meeting to be held on December 11 and 12, a Wednesday and Thursday evening venue. The notice mentions a pastor as the guest speaker and notes the event will involve community members and school officials.

Thomas ” Wall Cohie

Church and pastor announce Sunday services and events

LA Henderson, pastor, invites all to Church School at 9 15 and 10 30 sermon The Wonder Book of Ages theme Stephen the First Christian Martyr Also next Wed and Thu at 7 30 Rev Ford Porter will show 000 ft of moving pictures of lands of our Lord and Europe No admission free will offering Mussolini reviewing his army and Jewish wailing wall featured Watch papers for announcements

Church School Hende Moffatt Stephen the First Ford Porter First Baptist An Princeton Ind Land of Our Lord Europe Henderson Mussolini

Sugarland Teams Win Two Contests

Sugarland Somogantet school basketball teams secured two wins last night with the first squad leading 28 and the second team posting a 16 to 14 victory. Despite a shaky finish, Sugarland showed strength and depth across both games.

Sugarland Sugarland Somogantet Longfellow Gam

Governor Leslie Narrow Escape Near Martins

Governor Harry G. Leslie escaped injury when his automobile skidded on a slippery pavement six miles south of Martins. The car swerved into a shallow ditch but sustained no damage.

Indianapolis Her Harry’ G. ‘Leslie Martins

The Churches Sunday Services and Evening Message

The Churches announce Sunday school at 9 30 Ezra Moren Supt Morning worship at 10 30 subject The Longing of a Burdened Heart All that have burdens to bear should hear this message Christian Endeavor 6 30 Hazel Webber leader Preaching at 7 30 A note on rivers explains sources lie near the divide and asks readers to consider their position come and see

J. W. McMurtry Ezra Moren Christian Endeavor Hazel Webber

Combined church service at Central with Lord's Supper

Central church invites all members and newcomers to a 9:00 combined service next Sunday with Holy Supper at the close. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:15 with Seniors leading a candle-light program, followed by 7:30 evangelistic evening featuring the sermon “Her Second Husband.” Free Methodist Mission notes services by pastor Carmichael and Mrs. Carmichael.

Central Church Christian Endeavor Martha Hollis Rih Ceres South Washington Tabernacle Carmichael Lillie Gammon Free Methodist Mission Elnora H. H. Carmichael

Sunday Schedule at Local Church

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching in the morning. Young Peoples meeting at 6 30 p m followed by another preaching service at 7 30 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Charles D Griffith pastor.

Young Peoples Charles D. Griffith

Rev. John Hand to Preach at General Baptist Church

The Rev. John Hand will preach Sunday night at the General Baptist church in West Washington. Services begin promptly at 7:30 o'clock.

General Baptist Church John Hand West Washington

Heavy fighting reported in China disrupts rail service

The report notes heavy fighting between Changsha and Shanghai area disrupts the main line. Railway service is cut with trains only running to Soo Chin about 50 miles west of Shanghai, hindering transport and communications.

China Chang’ Chee Shanghai Hankin Soo Chin

Unclear Phrase Sparks Doubt on Early British Rail Car Count

Fragmentary OCR note mentions a baby and a boast about over 700000 privately owned cars on British railways. Content is ambiguous with garbled quotes and unsupported context making precise summary difficult.

British Railways

The Cardinal New School Paper Honors Late Principal

The Cardinal is a new science paper for the high school. It is dedicated to the late Brother Burchman, former principal, under whose guidance the school grew into a top free Catholic institution in Indiana. The cover features a fine likeness of Brother Burchman. It is neatly printed and well edited with school work and activity items.

Fueils Cotati Burchman Indiana Brother Burchman

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