DROWNS IN STEEL WORKS RESERVOIR AT ELWOOD PLANT
Elwood Indiana December 24 Lee B age 55 manager of the Elwood American works of Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp was found drowned in a reservoir at the plant Friday after a three hour absence. The cause whether foul play or accident was not determined. He had earlier held posts in Gary and Kensington and returned as manager of the local plant.
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Elwood
Ind
Lee B
Elwood American Works
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Kensington
Gary
Youth killed prabbing wire after mishap
Vincennes Indiana December report details Woodrow Wilson 19 a filling station attendant dying after rushing to aid motorists when a car struck and snapped a high tension pole on Highway 50. Corad Taylor 19 of Merry Indiana was held as witness after car left road, pole and wire uprooted. Ambulance staff moved both Wilson and Taylor to hospital. Wilson died at scene while wire remained clenched in his hand. Police reported Taylor injured with forehead cut and later jailed as witness. Wilson's widowed mother lived four miles west of town.
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Vincennes
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
Tex Gardens
Ilinois
Highway 50
Kelso Ck
Young
Wilson
Corad Taylor
Mery
Ead
Acciden
Taylor
Allison Prairie
Here
Wno
Garner
Two residents mark 84th birthdays in neighborly observance
On the north side Mrs. Washington Akester of Third and Pearl streets celebrates her birthday today while neighbor Pete Geyer of Third and George streets will celebrate Sunday. Akester is in good health and active, Geyer has shown improvement despite poorer health.
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North Side
Washington Akester
Third and
Pearl Streets
Pete Geyer
Third
George Streets
Geyer
Birth Announcement for Bedford Girl
Born to Mrs. Ray Kremp of Bedford yesterday, a daughter. The mother previously was Miss Wilma Waller of this city.
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Ray Kremp
Bedford
Wilma Waller
Navy plans shift to stronger U S naval power
The Navy Department announced a wartime reorganization aimed at strengthening seapower. The augmented squadron, including battleships and cruisers, would bolster the Atlantic defense and exceed German fleet strength by a notable margin.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Fol Il Poerom
Navy
William Dy
Admiraie Sa Aeeth-Chidh
Ai A Watert
Esinning
Arail
Arkansas
Texas
Germany Holds US Diplomatic Pathways in Spotlight
Berlin reports indicate Germany will let the United States bear the brunt of any diplomatic rupture. With stern editorials attacking American officials, Berlin foresees consequences yet asserts its power as a world power. Public protests over American remarks remain controlled and not publicly disclosed.
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Berlin
INS
Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Europe
Reich
Hig
Cleveland
Umner Welles
Indiana Farmers Share in 1938 Conservation Payments
A total of 24,554 Indiana farmers have shared in 2,701,950.07 paid to date under the 1938 Federal agricultural conservation program. The group spans 43 counties, with L. M. Vogler noting over 100,000 farmers may receive payments for adjusting acres in soil-depleting crops. Last night 85,859 performance summaries were on file at the state AAA office, with 45,052 payment applications prepared and sent to counties for signatures.
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Lafayette
Indiana
L. M. Vogler
State Aaa
Victor Goodrich vs Bessie Schuck rich for divorce
Victor Goodrich sues Bessie Schuck rich for divorce with T P Meade listed as attorney for the plaintiff. The fragmentary text references historical belief in strange creatures, reflecting old newspaper style.
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Victor Goodrich
Bessie Schuck Rich
T. P. Meade
Pope Attacks Nazism and Fascism at Vatican Ceremony
The Pope harshly condemned Nazism and Fascism during a Christmas Eve audience with the College of Cardinals in Vatican City. He criticized Mussolini over Concordat violations and referenced Hitler's Rome visit as swastikas appeared, insisting on his right to speak despite medical advice. He warned of repercussions for Catholic action and Catholic youth under the Lateran treaty.
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Vatican City
College of Cardinals
Milani
Mussolini
Hitler
Rome
Catholic Action
Catholic Youth Organization
Italy
Roosevelt Family Family Christmas Traditions At White House
The Roosevelts prepare for Christmas with stockings hung for Santa. Mrs Roosevelt explains gifts include practical items from boarding school, a long standing family tradition. President Roosevelt plans to light the unity tree in Lafayette Square across from the White House as part of holiday celebrations.
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United States
Jurjior
Lawatu
University of Virginia
Franklin PD
James Roe
Santa Cla
Abe
Huband
D. R
Santa Clete
Lafayette
White House
Pastor I B Wike 78, longtime Brethren minister dies
Huntington Ind Dec 24 Rev I B Wike 78 a minister of the church of the Brethren for 49 years and former Huntington county recorder died at his home. He preached about 2000 funerals officiated at several hundred weddings conducted revivals 25 years and served in Huntington county Logansport Arcadia Keawa Middle town Upper Fall Creek Henry county. Surviving are a son a daughter and a sister.
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Huntington
Ind
I. B. Wike
Church of the Brethren
Huntington County
Logansport
Arcadia
Kewanna
Old People’s Home
Middletown
Upper Fall Creek
Henry County
England Totals 58 363 Practicing Doctors
England now has 58 363 practicing doctors, combining both male and female practitioners, according to the latest health statistics. The figure reflects ongoing efforts to monitor medical workforce capacity amid evolving healthcare needs.
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England
Army Bomber Crashes Killing Four Air Corps Members
Four U S Army Air Corps crewmen died when a Brip Douglas bomber crashed after takeoff, its wreckage strewn over about 100 yards in a field. The casualties were identified as James Beynis Underhill age 28 Lieut J Hyd the presidio San Frate and Hanson Hainil.
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Union Towel
U.S
Army Air Corps
Ere
James Beynis Underhill
Lieut. J Hyd
Presidio
San Frate
Hanson
Hainil
Pleads Guilty to Public Intoxication Case
George McBride was arrested last night for public intoxication. This morning before Justice of Peace Ernest L. Raney he pled guilty and was fined $1 and costs.
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George Mc¢Bride
Justice of Peace
Ernest L. Raney
Commissioners Set Contracts for Materials
County commissioners awarded contracts for furnishing materials for the county highway department for next year. The work split among multiple firms for corrugated metal pipe and repair parts. Grade blades and small tools divided among Beech Mfg, Becker & C., W.J. Holliday & Co. Gravel and crushed stone shared by Brock & Brock, England Gravel Co, Hardig & Sims, Brie Stone Co. Asphalt to Song.
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Indiana
Wheeling Oaating Co. Inc
4Eaoe ‘Equipment Co., Inc
Hymera Suspect Jailed in Death
Sullivan Indiana December 24 Walter B S Far Old Hymera brawl ends with Tracy Mahan a 59 year old WPA worker fatally stabbed. Cooprider admitted stabbing Mahan at his home Thursday night according to Hymera marshal Fred Layman. The widow and four daughters survive.
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Sullivan
Ind
Walter
Hymera
Tracy Mahan
Fred Layman
Cooprider
Mahan
Dynamic Relief Selection Hailed Amid Mixed Reactions
Washington reports praise for the administrative choice on dynamic relief while some quarters critique the handling. The move signals a push to revitalize the Commerce Department and its agencies under renewed leadership, with expectations of broader economic stabilization.
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Ashington
Harry L. Hopkins
Cabir
Daniy
C. Roper
Dedicated new gym opens in Barthoh county area
A community dedication on December 24 marked the opening of a new gym at Barthoh county high school. Representative Shane B. Crows of the Nine Indiana district attended, noting the project supports school facilities and youth programs.
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Barthoh County
Shane B. Crows
Indiana
Miss
Christ High School
Standard Casket Company Destroyed in 1930 Blaze
Fire destroyed the Standard Casket Company plant founded in 1924 by John Bruewer and John Schwartz, who had come from Batesville. Built as a fireproof facility, the blaze left few valuables and caused losses cited as ruins today.
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John Bruewer
John Schwartz
Batesville
Austin East Named Bloomington Att'y For Sheriff Race
In Bloomington local politics signals indicate Jack Raber will appoint Austin East as city attorney. Elmington reports East will take on duties while Bagor A Bern awaits state race election plans.
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Austin East
Bloomington Att Y
Elmington
Ind
I. Mayo
Jack Raber
Monument Erected Recently by Hun Neighborhood
A newly erected monument by a Hun community landmark honors local figures and reflects cultural heritage. The event included a ceremonial unveiling attended by residents and city officials, highlighting historical memory and community pride.
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