07 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
1
A report describes a single vehicle wreck near Muncie involving a person named Dick Wills. The fragment notes a brain injury concern and mentions yesterday's temperatures, with the highest reaching 43 degrees, but few specifics are clear.
United States pledges support for Finland as defensive lines falter. Roosevelt administration signals impending aid, with aims to bolster Finnish defenses and deter aggression amid widening war.
Police intercept a man named Edward en route to Ingtin to reclaim his son. A substantial quantity of illicit items including army equipment was found in the car during the pursuit. The father is jailed pending investigation as authorities notify the public.
Furniture dealer Tom Daily of 18 East Main Street announced a novel contest to be held at his shop on Friday and Saturday before 9 30 o clock with winners revealed at 10 o clock Saturday night. The Democrat advert provides full details.
Washington firefighters battled three separate blazes within a short span. The first emergency occurred at 10 40 a m at the Grannan residence 102 East Street where a gravel fire was reported and quickly controlled.
New York police pursue a lead in the December case described as a murder for revenge. A friend of Walter Ingel emerges in the investigation as authorities seek the solution to the German slaying mystery.
Strickland faced a forgery charge in the Davie ss case as jurors heard arguments after 2 o clock today. State attorney Philip D Waller opened, each side allotted 90 minutes. Albrecht of Freelandville testified denying signing the conditional sales contract while admitting later misuse of the paper, and Strickland was accused of selling it to Bicknell Finance Co.
One German plane appeared hit as eight British fighters turned tail and fled east. None steadied the coast and no bombs were dropped during the engagement.
In Watsaw Indiana on a December day the Nidelinger family tragedy concluded with a double fatality. William Nidelinger, a Decatur native, shot his wife Matilda and then himself with a 22 caliber revolver after a bitter family quarrel. A note left by Nidelinger indicated his intent and the events unfolded with the wife taking the weapon and going to the front porch before dying.
Robert Arthur Hanlin, 31, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, an oil field worker, was involved in a collision near Finney. Police reported the incident and are continuing to investigate motive and damages.
Advertisers in Martin and Pikecourt are urged to submit reservations and copy for the early special edition of the Democrat. Delays will prevent accommodation for late submissions as the edition nears printing.
Democrat county chairman for Martin County resigns as county clerk after Ty Late Ceabry’s death. Marshall departs to train for a census tasking job lasting several months, signaling a lengthy administrative transition.
Baby Judice Ann Case French Lick R R 1 admitted yesterday for treatment Charles Water Robiing Petersburg R R 1 admitted yesterday for medical treatment Mrs John Leon Hengon Maxwell Avenue admitted today for medical treatment Rooms 9 Then 515 George Street underwent major operation in the morning.
Spencer Penrose, noted Colorado railroad magnate and benefactor, dies at his Colorado Springs estate. He built the El Paso County jail and funded the Broadmoor Hotel and golf courses, shaping the region's early tourism and civic life.
A fragmented report indicates Janie M. Carr sustained a serious workplace injury involving a finger and hand joint. The text suggests amputation was considered, with arrangements for hospital care and a short stay for medical treatment.
Famed astrologer El Haren draws heavy reader mail daily to the Washington Evening Mail office as demand for his guidance surges. The column warns engagement is limited and readers should submit their problems promptly by mail, via the provided question coupon, to receive a potential reply in print.
The annual Washington Kiwanis Christmas meeting is set for next Wednesday night December 13 with a surprise program planned. A large attendance is anticipated after the last Bluebird Cafe meeting featured initiates: Carnahan Lehner Standiford Blan t and E. G. Blant.
A garbled clipping discusses Balkan affairs and Finnish actions with unclear names and places. It mentions Helsingfors and a bombed air regime, referencing Pope Pius XII in a disjointed context. The fragment lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
A Norwegian steamer is reported sunk near Se region with scant details. Sunken vessel name appears garbled as Norwegi eer and may involve a 11600 ton tonnage, per limited OCR text. Further specifics are unclear.
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