A Theatre Illuminating Repairs Delay Show
A local theatre experiences a power problem and delays performances while the light plant is repaired. Officials cited voltage issues and safety concerns as the cause of postponed events.
01 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
1
A local theatre experiences a power problem and delays performances while the light plant is repaired. Officials cited voltage issues and safety concerns as the cause of postponed events.
A county council of Christian Education session hosted by the David County Council of Christian Education will convene Monday night at 7 30 at the Central Christian church. The event features school leaders faculty and coin discussions and is part of ongoing work relief efforts in February.
Mrs Mary Ann Cornelius aged 70 wife of Peter Cornelius of Bo gard township died Thursday at 1 40 pm at the family home southeast of Plainville after a brief paralysis illness. She had prior health issues but fell seriously ill after a stroke last Saturday. Born February 10 1864 she came to Dayress ty in 1893. Surviving include William Tarr Amanda Cornelius Seshe. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at Plainville Christian church with Rev L H Haas in charge. Huette Poindexter & a8 will handle arrangements.
Byron Adkins, longtime chief engineer at the local Cig Light Plant, assumes the top technical role at the Jasper Light and Ward Plants. He will supervise two facilities with expanded scope and responsibilities, remaining based locally while his family continues schooling here.
Defense team starts its case to prove Bruno innocent amid fragmented notes referencing papers of presiding official and a person named Tinklin D. A garbled section mentions the White House in unclear context and suggests a procedural march toward exoneration.
Fragmentary OCR outlines county administration on charges and allocations. Mentions Franklid L. Snider, M. Tye as chairperson, and the need to forward blank forms and quotas by county. References Davis, volunteers, and camp returnees in a population-based plan.
A misread or fragmentary note indicates County Hospital is to receive five hundred dollars from an as yet unnamed donor or trustees. The incomplete details hint at a bequest or gift to support hospital operations or a related fund.
The report details handwriting analysis in a high profile case. Authorities discuss a ransom scenario and the inclusion of coded terms in letters. A trial is noted with a focus on expert testimony and the forensic findings.
Report notes six of eleven City Lick workers faced charges while five replacements were named as ongoing firings. Superintendent J. Kins EP appointed William J as the new superintendent amid shifts in staff and operations.
The Evansville death of 6 year old Hoffman, nephew of a local woman, occurred when struck by a street car. Services will be held Saturday morning at St Ben’s in Evansville, with burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Survivors include the boy’s aunt Mrs Fanning and three brothers.
An obituary notice reports the death of Mrs Ralph Att’s uncle after a lingering illness. The family plans a funeral with several relatives and attendees expected to join. Details are limited due to the damaged text, but the event is noted in the notice.
A fragmented notice describes a Barr Township farmers meeting discussing corn strains and potential commercial options. It mentions a farm event and seeking guidance on agricultural varieties and marketing approaches.
A terse death notice from Downey lists Dell Wile ims anne sf Downey of ty as deceased. The fragment mentions a Saturday week and the day after, but the full details and relationships are unclear due to the damaged text.
A notice outlines a mutual building corporation meeting conducted by the organization with a focus on upcoming decisions. The report mentions the chamber of commerce connection and potential agenda items affecting members.
B G Lepaldette advertising manager for Tpocrat is confined to his home today with an attack. He was at work yesterday or a running.
Rollie M Moren former county auditor named by Auditor Clark to supervise refunding of overdue bonds began new duties today. He will compile a canscript of past due bonds while working under Clark during the gaming months. Fred Dobbyn will handle legal aspects pending a state ruling. Other notes detail clerical hires, township relief funds, and projected work relief projects with district officials arranging start dates and staffing.
Thomas Hdward a Scottish zoologist and naturalist reportedly broke from the ranks of a drilling militiamen unit to observe and collect rare specimens during the exercise.
Troop 76 met in regular session with about 33 in attendance. Chas Smiley gave a talk on Truthworthiness during opening ceremonies. Commissioner Brooks Allen invited the troop to cooperate with a new scout troop of Central Christian church and plan programs for Friday night and a commemorative resting place project.
Shirley Baker of Walnut Street underwent a tier operation yesterday. Shirley Ininger of Shoals underwent a major operation yesterday. Eleanor Barber, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ont, underwent a major operation yesterday. Donald Jones of Washington R1 underwent a minor operation yesterday. The note also mentions deer antlers and related trivia.
A Senate bill by Sen Perry H Inman proposes taking 12 000 from the state highway fund to retire bonds for intercounty bridges built with Knox Pike and Davies counties jointly. The plan would earmark funds for bond retirement with any surplus going to road funds, aiding county road expenditures. The bridges were built when state roads 58 and 61 were constructed and payments were shared by Knox and Pike counties.
In Baton Rouge Ernest de Bourgeois president of the Square Deal Association was arrested today. Police from Huey Longs bureau of criminal investigation served four warrants charging him with inciting an uprising.
Funeral services for John Steiner were held this morning at 1 30 at St Michael’s Church in Bogard township with interment following in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were James Healy James Sause Michael Madden Alfred Gootee Bernard Doyle Thomas Wade.
Fragmentary note reports Marga Ret Poston convalescing at home amid unclear context. Mentions classification and fingerprinting topics linked to disease susceptibility, with fragmented references to individuals and locations.
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