07 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
1
The State Bank will distribute ten thousand dollars this Thursday to members of the club. Checks will be mailed from the bank, with pre orders at the State Bank for payment. The bank plans to start the payments this week and add new members as they join.
County commissioners reviewed bonding for several officers including R Ernest and others, with sums up to 50 000. A mortgage on the Tomey property was noted and payments clarified. A deed from Walter and Myrtle Sims was accepted for mortgaged county land. Viewers proposed highway vacating and a drain petition in Steele township was filed by Mrs Laura Hyatt’s attorneys.
Montg omery County Odd Fellows gather Saturday evening at the Old Hall for degree work and a talk by Russell F. followed by refreshments. officers John Jones and Erick attend. Georgetown press noted.
Preliminary meetings have been held but no permanent group formed. All fathers who served are eligible and about a dozen members are expected to follow.
The Ohio minister Russell H. Bready, reported as involved in a case from about two years ago, appeared in court following events raised by his son. The proceedings reflect ongoing concerns connected to his community role with the Rotary.
Lindeman's announces opening Thursday with a pharmacy advertisement and an event for men, starting at 6 p.m., promoting improvements and cigars for attendees.
Charles Chris Tenberry, 19, of the city, faced arraignment before Judge Frank E. A. and pleaded guilty to petit larceny. He was sentenced to one to five years in the state reformatory.
A fragment notes Shopping Days Till Christmas Inc and IP of New York Stage with references to insulin discovery by Banting and MacLeod and a mention of President Coolidge and 34 Ward prisoners amid unclear context.
A furnace defect or overheating caused a basement fire at the Angle Inn on Road 50 in West Washington. Flames spread quickly through the basement and up the walls, challenging firefighters for over an hour. The building is owned by William Yarbrough of the city.
Scottsburg, Dec. 7 Two former Madison state hospital attendants Bryan Craig and Everett Zehr were acquitted of manslaughter in the death of patient Everett Devault 47 of Logottee after 11 hours of jury deliberation in Scott circuit court. The men were charged with beating Devault at the institution last May.
Fragmented OCR text indicates an uptick in U S business activity during a recovery period. Mentions commerce, organizations, and codes but is distorted with missing words and garbled phrases.
Born to Mrs Paul Thompson a daughter yesterday afternoon. Mrs Roscoe H Knight of West Haden Springs RFD 2 underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Harley Cox of Loogootee admitted for treatment last night. Kathleen McClean of Petersburg submitted to a major operation this morning. Leither Mundy of Mitchell RFD 1 underwent a major operation last night.
A garbled report describes a collision at the third south area involving a driver named John Ed and another vehicle. The incident resulted in injuries and a vague account of a 43 unit score or tally is noted in the fragmentary text.
Indianapolis December 7 Sen ator William E Jenner of Shoals was re elected floor leader and Senator O Bruce Crane of Bainbridge was elected caucus chairman at a meeting of the GOP members of the Indiana senate general assembly in Indianapolis. Ten of the 16 Republican senators attended and heard addresses by State Chairman Arch N Bobbitt Secretary of State James M Tucker James M Knapp speaker elect and representative H H Evans caucus chairman.
Local firefighters responded to a small roof fire at the Julia Kelley residence on West Van Trees Street Tuesday afternoon. The blaze caused minor damage with no injuries reported.
Washington to host four Christmas parties and a Santa Claus Parade at 1 30 p m Saturday December 10 with Miss Clara Steinkahlp leading the crowd as merchants display Xmas merchandise creating a shopping parade event for county residents and students.
The vocational agriculture department at Epsom High School gains sail testing gear to offer free official soil analyses for Bogard township farmers. Under trustee Elmer Chestnut the program trains boys in practical farming tasks and soil sampling methods supervised by instructor K N and checked by him.
Two Shoals men died Tuesday night in separate incidents. One was a Civil War veteran and longtime local farmer who moved to live with his daughter after his wife died. The other, Rev. and Mrs. Beck’s newborn child, is noted in birth records. funerals for the deceased are planned in Shoals with services conducted by local pastors. The article lists survivors including children, grandchildren, and siblings, and notes interments at local cemeteries.
The president urged a swift acceleration of land sea and air defenses to confront fascist powers. He argued military spending should be funded year by year, possible tax diversification to avoid new taxes, and a shift of federal funds from public works to defense needs while noting limited chances for cutting this year's budget. Temperatures noted yesterday ranged from low to high, with an Irish potato discovery mentioned.
The Supreme Court considers whether states may bar liquor imports with regional policies. The dispute centers on Michigan Indiana and Missouri laws and challenges to bans on whiskey beer and other imports. The decision could reshape interstate commerce and state control over alcohol.
Rola d A. Coon of the Home Loan and Company announced Harold D. Faith will become manager of the Jasper office effective immediately. Faith has served the Home Loan and Finance Co. for two and a half years and will relocate to Jasper in the coming days. His colleagues regret his departure and wish him well.
A mine explosion at Old Ben Coal Corporation No 5 mine Pershing near Benton left one man missing and 11 others escaped injury. The blast, likely caused by gas, occurred early today as hearings before the high court proceeded.
Washington prepares for a festive Saturday featuring the Santa Claus parade expected to draw thousands, the Washington Democrat plans full coverage, the Washington Association campaign nears its end, and the State Bank of Washington releases 10000 dollars to its Christmas Savings Fund on December 8. Local business leaders anticipate peak paydays and a boost for Daviess and Martin counties as residents flock to Washington for the day’s events.
A brief report says three people were killed in a gun battle involving Huffman and Kelley and federal agents. An unidentified man escaped, while Kelley and Huffman were named among the deceased.
The holographic will of Charles Irwin Herring dated December 15 1922 handwritten in his own handwriting was filed for probate today with the clerk of the circuit court. Four local citizens testified that the writing was that of the late Rev Herring, Mrs. A.
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