Council backs pavement on State Road 50 plea
City council approves a petition to pave the highway segment through the southern city limits as county commissioners consider the project. Action follows a prior ordinance funding two damages suits and donations to charity await lawful handling.
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Peti Kretz
Daviess Circuit Court
A.C. Flagg
L. W. Stuckey
H. A. Nordheim
Geanientigh.ce
Aliee Traylor
N. E First Street
B Humphrey
West Main Street
Bid Submitted For Ow est Bridge Contract At Vincennes
The state department disclosed bids for the Ow est Bridge approach at Vincennes with about 25 offers. Watt Construction of Winchester emerged as the low bidder for the approach on the Indiana side, while Ross Construction and R Gip Pamelane firms also submitted bids, with Illinois and Indiana to share costs and supervise construction jointly.
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Far & Cops
State Department
Vincennes
Cateny Ny
Ross Construction Company
Des * Iy
R. Gip Pamelanetion Company
Watt Construction Company
Winchester
Illinois
Wabash
Will Found In Coat Sleeve In Indiana probate case unfolds
Terre Haute Indiana December 8 A will sewn into the sleeve of a coat once owned by Mrs Effie Watts who died June 9 has been admitted to probate The coat passed to sister Mrs Belle Conklin who found it There was belief no will existed and administrator Waldo Watts was named The will awards the husband a token dollar if he remarries otherwise he receives 200 and a parcel of land and a three room house Watts has remarried his former wife.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Effie Watts
Belle Conklin
Waldo Watts
Gandford
Watts
Washington township to hold meeting on December 19
Trustee Hyatt announces the advisory board will meet Friday at 1 o clock to determine making additional appropriations for the year 1930 totaling 15027 dollars. The notice appears in today’s paper.
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Hyatt
Washington Township
Elmer Sheets Returns Home From Local Hospital
Elmer Sheets, a patient at the local hospital for several years, was able to return to his home in Plainville today.
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Elmer Sheets
Plainville
Knights of Columbus Rabbit Supper May Be Attended by Cast Guests
The Knights of Columbus annual rabbit supper at St. Simon's auditorium will be served by women from the parish. Guests include the cast of the Old Kentucky and members of Vincennes and Loogootee counties. Indiana State Deputy will present to Washington Depot No. 690 a bust of Columbus and an award to the council as best in the state. Past grand knight also to receive an award. Members planning to attend should call the K of C club to confirm numbers.
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Vincennes
Loogootee
Knights of Columbus
Washington
G Rand
Dogo
Gmbers
Ruth Nichols Aims At Flight Mark In One Stop Run
Ruth Nichols of Rye New York flies from United Airport on a one stop speed attempt to New York seeking to beat the west to east record of 21 hours 47 minutes. Mrs J M Keith Miller holds the present mark. Mr and Mrs John Mudd of Detroit visited relatives in Daviess county during the weekend.
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Cal
Ruth Nichols
Rye
N. Y
United Airport
New York
J. M. Keith- Miller
John Mudd
Detroit
Daviess County
Christmas Shopping Habit Causes Holiday Bustle
A man repeatedly promises to start Christmas shopping tomorrow until December 24 leaves him rushing. His indecision creates pressure and frustration for weary sales staff as shoppers hurry to finish gifts.
Dunbar Funeral to Be Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Sogan Dunbar who died Sunday at her home will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son John W. Dunbar 209 Ogden Street. Burial will follow in Irove Cemetery.
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John W. Dunbar
Ogden Street
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Rove
Gwin to Seek New Provision in Indiana Education Bill
Indiana Representative Pahine Gwin announced plans to introduce a bill creating a state unit of taxation to fund a minimum standard for public grade and high schools. The proposal would end local school reviews unless districts choose higher standards and aims to abolish the state aid system to ensure equal educational opportunity for all Indiana children. The bill designates control to the state Board of Control, the state auditor, and the superintendent of public instruction, with funding contingent on governor and auditor approval.
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Ind
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Rhoals
General Assembly
Indiana
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Board of ‘Control
Board of Control
Superintendent of ‘Public Instruction
Principals to Meet Thursday Conference Notes
Principals from Indiana high and secondary schools and invited officials will gather Thursday for a meeting of the Indiana State Teachers Association division. The agenda includes the new high school course of study, guidance counseling, principals’ issues, and extracurricular activities. Speakers include Roy Wisehart Virgil Stinebaugh L. Hanks and others from Owensville Edwardport Oak town Petersburg Mt. Vernon Vincennes and St. Marys.
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State Department
Neipals
Indiana State Teachers Association
Ram
Roy
Wisehart
Virgil
Public Betrag
Charity Drive To Use 2500 For Washington Aid This Year
Associated Charities announces a $2500 charity drive in Washington for the coming year. The organization says all work is done in cooperation with other local charities and no donations will be made to The Psi Iota. About 40 food baskets will be prepared for Christmas morning, with donor lists on file to prevent duplication.
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Washington
Associated Charities
Psi Iota
Associated Ies
Hoover Opposes Greater Relief Plan
Washington reports President Hoover denounced proposed congressional appropriations for greater relief. The administration is resisting newer welfare measures, arguing they overstep budget limits and risk inflation. Officials say urgent aid should be restrained and targeted.
Northwestern Gives $100000 to Notre Dame Charity
Northwestern extends a charity gift of one hundred thousand dollars to Notre Dame at Soldier Field. Funds are earmarked for work among ed by the action of Sturn trustees and to aid the university if the game proceeds. Proceeds from the Soldier Field event will support the beneficiary institutions as repayable advances and future efforts.
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Sturn University
Wgettate
Sierras
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Soldier Field Hoher
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Mapey
Fragmentary note hints at hometown dispute and missing details
A garbled passage mentions Rosie, a friend named Oscar, Gros, and Pelscas with hints of fixing things after a dispute. The text references hogs chickens a dog and an abrupt remark by an old friend, but key names and events are unclear.
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Oscar Ar
Grosin
Rosle
Safe in Jasper Store Blown Open and Loot Stolen
A safe in A. W. Flick’s drug store in Jasper’s public square was blown open about 3 o'clock Monday morning. $200 in cash was stolen and the room, fixtures, and merchandise were damaged by the explosion. A suspicious, red-faced man was seen in the store late Saturday night. Entrance was by smashing a front window. soap and nitroglycerine were left behind. Local authorities pursue the criminals as the first major robbery in Jasper in recent memory.
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Dee
A. W. Flick
Eli
Flick
Omar Kuebler
Nations ‘Bank
Five Men Indicted in Draves Death Murder Case
Crown Point Indiana December 9 Lake county grand jury indicts Virgil Kirkland Leon Stanford Paul Barton Henry Shirk and David Thompson or Oliver Starr on murder charges in the death of Arlene Draves 18 after a drinking party at Thompson's home Four counts per man allege murder with fists blunt instrument criminal assault and perpetration of deadly attack Trials expected after January with judge M J Smith to set dates for pleas and hearings
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Lake County
Grand Jonre
Arlene
Draves
Virgil Kirkland
Leon Stanford
Paul Barton
Henry Shirk
David Thompson
Oliver Starr
M. J. Smith
Criminal Court
Thieves Chop Off Ads Of Chickens At Hen House
A muddled report states thieves broke into a hen house on December 9 and stole several chickens including a hen, with police believing the acts were tied to a party. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Murder victim identified in Indiana state line case
The body found dying near the state line south of Danville is tentatively identified by a label as Orville Bush, 25, of Danville. Bush, a former resident, had been working in nearby fields and left home for Indianapolis before the incident occurred. The investigation continues as authorities confirm the tentative ID.
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Brazil
Orville Bush
Danville
Indianapo
War Hurles river and harbor plan sparks national debate
A fragmented legal notice discusses a major river and harbor development, naming the Mississippi and Great Lakes waterway projects as crucial to interior development. Despite garbled text, the item references Hurley advocating improvements and connecting inland progress to coastal canal and Cape Cod projects.
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Great Lakes
Can
Cape Cod
Ti Try
Aged Man Unhurt After Fall Incident
An elderly man escaped injury after a fall reported today. Authorities or witnesses described the event briefly with limited details, noting no serious harm and no further complications.
Text book bids to be received soon in Indiana
Indianapolis December 9 text book bids for Indiana common schools for the next five years will be received at the office of Roy P Wisehart superintendent of public instruction on December 31 subjects to be approved include geography English grammar spelling physiology many of the U S and domestic science the state board of education as the school book commission will decide on the approved texts on January 8
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Indianapolis
Common Schools
Indiana
Roy P Wisehart
Superintendent of Public Instruction
U. S
State Board of Education
Chicago mart bombed again in late night blast
The American Furniture Mart in Chicago was rocked by a time bomb just before midnight causing $15,000 to $20,000 in damage. Tony May and his 16 year old son Eugene were injured as a package exploded in their hands, with the blast area about 20 feet square wrecked. W L Alward, mart president, was alerted at home and knew of no motive.
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Dee
American Furniture Mart
Tony May
Millionaire News
Eugene
Furniture Mart
W. L. Alward
the Mart
Mrs Himburg and family visit Vincennes on Monday
Mrs Herman Himburg and her son Donnie Joe of this city along with Mrs Fred Watson of Montgomery spent Monday in Vincennes, sharing time in the city and visiting local friends.
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Herman Himburg
Donnie Joe
This City
Fred Watson
Montgomery
Vincennes
T B Speaker Coming Here To Talk Disease Fight
The annual seal sale continues as Charley Blackburn of Bedford, secretary of the Lawrence County Tuberculosis Association, prepares to visit Washington on Wednesday December 10. Blackburn, a longtime public health advocate and former TB patient, is lauded by Dr. N M Arthur for his energetic drive and the county’s support for his health work.
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Washington
Charley Blackburn
Bedford
Lawrence County
Citisens
N. M. Athur
Daviess County
Democrat Today
Blackburn
Arthur
House Committee Approves Measure Passes to Senate
Washington December 9 the administrations sin a brief item notes a house committee approved a measure. The dispatch mentions the approval in the context of ongoing legislative action and indicates the measure moves toward the Senate for consideration.
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