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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

2

You Can't Beat the Dutch Budget Rally in Exile

The Dutch government in exile under Queen Wilhelmina issues a budget for the second half of 1940 while asserting defiance against Nazi conquest. It plans 91,000,000 guilders for fleet maintenance and legions in England and Canada, funded by voluntary Dutch income tax abroad and gold stock, reflecting strong resolve to restore freedom and finance future defense.

Hitler Holland Rotter Wilhelmina England Holsland Great Britain Dutch East and West Indies Dutch Guiana Canada Dutch East Indies

Mrs Clements Club Hostess at Atloogootee

The Atloogootee area Thursday evening meeting of the Thurs Yeningberidge club was hosted by Mrs. Clements. Prizes were used for routine patentee at the meet. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Emil Nor.

MRS Beridge Club Emil Nor

Plainville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Local residents share weekend visits with Charles Van Winkie family and Frank McClellan household. Mrs Kunkler and H P Kunkler attend bridge events. Spalding and Spaulding host clubs at Melody Park. Euchre and bowling groups meet with prizes awarded. social gatherings and dessert served.

Sub Deb and Entertaining Club Hosts Amid Local Social Notes

Mrs Stella Fisher plans a meeting next week while Mrs John Lythgoe hosts her club with a substitute, Harley Smith, at her home on Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs Edward Green, Mrs John Lythgoe, Harley Smith, and Mrs Joseph Lythgoe for the draw prize. The Sub Deb Club gathered Monday with Miss Betty Batchelor hosting. Officers were elected including Fegan as president and Margaret Alma Smith as vice president. A party was announced for December 16 at Miss Walton Herding’s home before some members depart for Indianapolis. Local residents Stella Fister and Will Myers spent Friday in Indianapolis and Teagarden visited from Terre Haute with relatives.

Stella Fisher John Lythgoe Harley Smith Edward Green Joseph Lythgoe Frank Jones Sr Betty Batchelor Ines Arvin Pias Fegan Margaret’ Alma Smith Eleanor Patterson Dorothy ‘Cannon WFEM Crary Neny Loogootee R.V Stella Fister Will Myers Indianapolis Eabsig Teagarden J. Reynolds John Robert Reynolds Eaverence “Reynolds Clements Sackpe Hospital Elizabeth P. Poeg Wille State Bridge Goshen George Lythgoe Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute John Mr John E. Gates Dwight U. S. Navy Culibra Puerto Rico Norfolk Mae Smith Millicent Roller Ruby Smith Thomas Crate Hubert Crane Donald Walton Denver Sargent Betty Strange Lois Pate Virgie Parsons Paul O’maley Donald Cushing J. W Geneva Strange Hilda Strange John Harding Ida Create Marting Hollis Smiley Janes Ragsdale Shoals

Dawson Sentenced in Pike Court for Assault with Intent

Cecil Dawson aged 45 was arraigned on assault and battery with intent to kill. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to an indeterminate 1 to 10 year term at Michigan City State Penitentiary. Bond set at $250. trial scheduled for February term. Fire destroys home of Charles Chandler at Glezen from overheated stove. $1500 loss. Elisabeth Arden stables in Los Angeles now under trainer St. Hubert Battles, former jockey. Coal shipments slowed due to new coal code prices. mines cut weeks and wages, pricing pressures from West Virginia and other fields.

Dawson Petersburg Cecil Dawson Pike Eldo W. Woods Michigan City Disse Tee Charles Chiandler Glezen St. Hubert Battles Florida Elisabeth Arden Los Angeles California Miss Arden Battles Cuba Itegar West Virginia

Polls and wartime opinion in 1918 France and Britain

The excerpt discusses wartime attitudes in 1918 with remarks on French and British perceptions. It notes that despite bombings, civilians harmed, Britain resists that tactic and references a Gallup-like poll measuring public stance on potentially lethal civilian impact and policy shifts impacting Germany.

France Gernay

Remember the Shelter Belt Six Years On

Six years after the shelter belt project, communities reflect on recovery from the shock and mixed reactions. Residents recall the gasp at the time and discuss long term environmental and social impacts, noting progress in conservation, reforestation, and local adaptation efforts.

Trees Survive in Vast Planting Effort Across Plains

About 70 percent of trees in the region survived despite farmers skepticism. Reports from North Dakota Nebraska Oklahoma and Texas suggest the project is thriving on 4229 farms. The survival offers hope to expand the program and alter the country’s climate toward a bloom.

North Dakota Nebraska Oklahoma Texas Toa Rly

Wilderness Canyon Mystery Sparks Torch Clue Trail

Ronnie Bailey and Wesley trek a dim canyon as a smoke filled mystery hangs over their outing. Bailey murmurs clues while West urges caution, fearing a hidden culprit and signs left by the looming blaze.

Ronnie Bailey Wesley West Ronnie Boste

Devout Escape From Canyon Cliff Dwelling

Two youths discuss escape routes amid a canyon shelter stacked with goods and water canteens. They debate wind erasing tracks, plan to move cautiously, extinguish their light, and worry about pursuit while the cliff dwelling looms as a potential refuge or end point.

Ronnie Long Wesley Ronica Cmething

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