09 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
1
Harry M. Palmer serves as parade chairman and awaits opposition candidate to challenge in this city event aimed at raising funds and public awareness for municipal improvements.
Alice Potter age 83 of 101 Street widow of the late Potter died at 1 30 PM after a lingering illness of 13 years. Born April 7 1866 to John and Juda Potts she lived in the area and widow of Samuel. Surviving is son Walter Scott. Services at First Church of Decaturville with viewing at the mortuary and friends invited to call.
Nostalgia laces this fragment as Bicknell Indiana reports a man executed for treason amid unclear text. The item reads like a dubious wartime or postwar notice with damaged OCR showing misreads and stray phrases about Finland and loyalty. No clear dates or names beyond Bicknell appear.
Butler University announced flight training for its civil pilot program will start later than January 1. Dr. Seth B. Bilott, director, stated the plan today and outlined the scheduling shift.
A 6,655 ton freighter named Corea was torpedoed and sunk off the west coast of England. Four crew were hospitalized, seven were saved, and the captain along with others were missing and feared lost. Heavy fog hindered rescue efforts amid wartime tensions and shifting alliances.
Firemen battled three fires in rapid succession with crews responding at 5 55 a m and during early morning hours. The incidents involved multiple units and prompted urgent alarms across the city as fire crews worked to contain and extinguish the blazes.
A murder at 1430 Pokside Ave left Ross Witt, 47, dead. Police reported the Banc Nester victim was killed inside his grocery store today. Investigators are reviewing evidence and seeking witnesses. Detective units are on scene and continuing inquiries.
Administrators report a cache of hairpins dating back 230 years found in a school magasine filing. The note mentions Fernald State Hospital and a 15 year supply in Wrentham, raising questions about historic material storage and public agency inventories.
In wartime efforts yacht trawlers operating in England clear mines to keep naval and commercial harbors open and safe. The movement aims to maintain sea lanes and protect coastal areas from mine hazards amid ongoing naval activity.
On the island of Cyprus, wheat is harvested by an isledge pulled by two oxen. The farmer's children often serve as makeshift weights to balance the load during the harvest.
Fragmented OCR reads like a fatal harm incident with five killed and three hurt in a traffic sequence. Names and details are garbled, with references to Cameron Falls and a tire, unclear location and actions, and no coherent sequence or attribution.
Dec 9 report notes a Dubois Countian honored in West as Indiana federation officials announce recognition. The item highlights local pride and the recipient’s connection to Dubois County.
A fragmentary OCR item centers on Sylvia Berey Mes amid a political saga. Names and context are incomplete, but the note signals an ongoing discussion surrounding prime ministers, with emphasis on political figures and governance.
Daniel Houston a 48 year old stock buyer was shot to death at a farm home near Clinton Indiana. His 45 year old wife Mabel Houston confessed to shooting him after alleging a 25 year history of beating and quarrels. She obtained a rifle and waited at a milk house to confront him. The confession was reported by Coroner O Casey and Prosecutor E J Dudley. The wife was jailed in Newport following her admission.
Indiana may pursue a long term wildlife research program led by Virgil M. Simmons to gather data for game management and restocking. The plan envisions cooperation with the U S Bureau of Biological Survey and funding via Pittman Roberson Act proceeds distributed to states from federal ammunition taxes.
At Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago Pa St. Louis Railroad crossings and on Road 9 a half mile south of Anderson on Road 8 south of Rushville and on Road 6b in… a notice details the installation of flasher type lights at several crossings confirming safety upgrades across multiple routes.
The notice states Monday at noon as the deadline for reservations and copy for a special edition. Advertisers are urged to note this deadline to ensure representation in the edition.
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