Local Committee Goes to Chicago to Sign Contract
Mixed wartime dispatches report a local committee traveling to Chicago to sign a contract amid Allied advances in Albania, Libya, and Africa. British raids near the Dover Straits, Derna and Benghazi actions continue with London sparing alarms as Willkie plans a Britain visit and possible stance on new sea aid legislation.
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Chicago
England
Gamit
Albania
Libya
Africa
Ital
Derna
Bengazi
Bergazi
Ceritr
Straits of Dover
Ge Bt
Liverpol
Anglian
London
Wendell L. Willkie
Britain
U.S S
Willkie
Washington
Senate
Local NYA Work Shop Praised In Daviess County
Outstanding among the National Youth Administration effort in Daviess county, the local NYA workshop trains youths in wood working machine work and electrical welding. They refinished desks for city schools built cabinets and chairs and produced playground equipment. They also repair and refinish hospital equipment. Eligibility targets youths aged 17 to 25 who are in or out of school and need work experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Mouth Administration
Daviess County
Eee
Daviess County Hospital
NYA
Sheriff Alberty Plans Collections on Tax Accounts
Sheriff Jesse C. Alberty announced receipt of delinquent gross income tax accounts from the state for local collection. He warned failure to enforce could jeopardize his bond, and said several individual and business accounts have been turned over for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse C. Alberty
Alberty
Assessor Meeting in Vincennes Backed by Local Officials
County Assessor Gilbert M. White and four township assessors Elmer Chestnut Bogard Gra Leach Madison Bob Barber Veale and Wm Faith Van e Vincennes met yesterday to discuss forms and prices for assessing personal property in the spring. The gathering held urgent interest for attendees as they prepared for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert M. White
Elmer Chestnut
Bogard
Gra Leach
Madison
Bob Barber
Veale
Wm. Faith
Vane Vincennes
Former local man reported killed in Kentucky accident
Word reached local police this afternoon that Clyde Small, former local B and O employee, was fatally hurt in an accident in Louisville Kentucky. Norman Weddle of Avenue, a brother in law, was notified of the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Small
Louisville
wiPotios
Norman Weddle
Avenue
Funeral for Martha W. Smiley Held at Local Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha W. Smiley, a former local resident who died in Alabama, were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the First Christian Church with Rev. Charles H. Buchanan officiating. Burial followed in Oak Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Wilson Smiley
Alabama
First Christian Church
Chas. H. Buchanan
Oak Cemetery
Pythians Meet Monday Night
Pythians meet Monday night at 7 30 to confer first rank work. A good attendance is requested.
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Pythians
Weygand Refuses To Join Free French Forces
General Maxim Weygand, commander of French armies in North Africa, rejects the call from Charles De Gaulle for rebellion against Vichy. He says his forces will not join the Free French in a war against Germany and supports Henri Petain's regime.
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New York
Maxim Weygand
North Africa
Ger
Charles de Gaulle
Weygand
Henri Petain
Acres to be condemned by city agent for depot site
In Indiana on February 1 a legal action began in the federal arena regarding condemnation of additional acres of land for a Burns City action depot. Littell, attorney general of Indiana, is involved in the matter as the case proceeds through the necessary procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Burns City
Littell
Asttorney General
Fatal House Fire Claims West Shoals Woman
In Shoals Indiana on February 1 Mrs Dale Albright 35 of West Shoals died in a house fire started by her husband Lovette J Albright and another man. The blaze gutted the home and the coroner probed if smoke forced her across the bed. The husband and another man were questioned as investigators examined the scene and the fire was brought under control. The 3 year old son was saved. Funeral arrangements were announced.
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Albright
Ammons
Reijien
Ewes
Miss Janet Helm Wins Aviess County Good Citizen Prize
Miss Janet Helm, senior at Washington High School, crowned winner of the Aviess County Good Citizen contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution Wai Rig Chapter. Virginia Ruble and Ethel Powell place second and third. Contestants from Glendale and Elnora answered citizenship questions and were judged on dependability, courtesy, leadership, patriotism, and responsibility.
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Janet Helm
Ington ‘High School
Good Citizensh Coast
Wai Rig
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia’ Ruble
Montgoméry Hig School
Sinselfish
Fant
Dar
Indianalis
Mareh
Dges
Waller
Ray
Robert J. Hyatt
Mi Beth Hert
D.ar
Proposal to Abolish Electoral College and Elect by Popular Vote
Washington report notes Senator Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and elect the president and vice president by popular vote. It cites past presidents who won without a clear popular vote majority and recalls the unit rule in close elections.
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Washington
Nevada
New York
Cabot Lodge
Mass
Electoral College
Wheeler Says FDR Charges Slanderous in 1934 Remark
In Washington on February 1, Senator Wheeler denounced Roosevelt’s 1934 claim as slanderous and false aimed at him. The exchange centers on non intervention and a political battle, with Wheeler challenging the charges as unfounded and misleading official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Senate
Death of A L Musselman Follows Prolonged Illness
A L Musselman of 801 East Despa Street died after a two year illness attributed to complications from ailments. Born February 23, 1867 in Haois, he was a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Musselman and was twice married, first to Belle Hayes then to Grace Moorhead who died nine years ago. He had resided in this community many years, and was a member of the Odd Fellows. Funeral arrangements were to be announced at the V. S. Bolender Funeral Chapel with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. friends may call to pay respects.
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Despa Street
Haois
Benjamin
Elizabeth
Hgshmeyer) Musselman
Belle Hayes
Grace Moorhead
Musselman
Odd Fellows
That Gifford
California
V. S. Bolndenter
Oak Grove Cemetery
Levans toll to be d March 20
Announcement notes Levans toll to be due March 20 per order from J Lyter Donaldson, a Kentucky highway fan, with reference to Henderson and Indiana. The readable text is fragmentary, but the event centers on a toll due date and official instruction.
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Levans
J. Lyter Donaldson
Kentucky
Hender- 8
Indiana
Hospital Notes Addenda on Major Surgeries
Mrs Gene Rier underwent a major operation today as did Mrs Norma Denny from Lick. Mrs Tebben of Jasper was also reported to have a major procedure performed today.
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Gene Rier
R. R. It
Norma ‘Denny
Lick
Tebben
Jasper
Groundhog Forecast Sparks Early Spring Hope
Indianapolis reports from February 1 indicate the Groundhog will predict an early spring if shadow sighting occurs. Forecasters say Sunday will bring cloudiness and rain statewide, with sunshine delaying winter only if the groundhog does not see his shadow.
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Indianapolis
Ndhog Tom
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Knox says he does not know if U S can save England
Washington report states Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox told the senate foreign relations committee he does not know if passage of President Roosevelt’s lease lend bill can time England’s rescue and he is tremendously worried. He added the U S first line of defense is the British navy on the British Isles and avoided committing to a remote possibility of U S involvement if Axis powers win.
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Washington
INS
Secy
Navy
Frank Knox
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
England
Roosevelt
Knox
Sen. Nye
CRS
N. D
Nye
Britain
Nyé
America
British Isles
United States
Europe
Mpadoo Dies Suddenly in Washington Hotel
The report notes Mpadoo's sudden death in a Washington hotel after a night of turmoil. Heiser allegedly administered morphine injections to ease suffering as the patient lapsed, with Clagett and others involved in a lengthy career linked to the Hudson River project, ending with work for the U.S. Deeply shocked officials describe the event as unexpected and grave.
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Hudson River
Ind
U. S
Venison for the Hospital at Devins Hospital (Reading)
Game warden John Mg 1 of Wisconsin reports a deer killed near Pike county crest after a fox hound chase. The 400 pound animal suffered a broken leg and was butchered with portions sent to the Devins county hospital. The day before 12 deer were reeves Wisconsin due to running.
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Vertison
Devis Hospital
John Mg 1
Winsiow
Easton
Pike ‘County
Fox Hounds
Soca
Perg
Daviess ¢Ounty Hospital
Wisconsin
Ini
Temperatures Reported in Yesterday's Conditions
Yesterday's temperature fell to 24 degrees with a low of 24 overnight. A brief note records a high near 8 and mentions no precipitation.
NLRB Approves Agreement Between Company and Union at Washington
The NLRB in Washington approves an agreement between the company and the UGW union. Local signatories and Reliance officials finalize the pact, with a delegation from the local union traveling to participate in the signing at Reliance headquarters. The plan calls for early factory reopening within about 30 days to manufacture toy parachutes for the U.S. government.
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NLRB
Washington
Company
Union
UGW
Reliance Day
Misa Madge King
Chi
Gus Waggoner
Jack Gilmore
Hagel Livingston
Leona Holsapple
Pe Lillie Colé
Jeanette John P. Scheid
Theodore Meade
Washington settles AFL labor dispute at Washington plant
The INSURB board announced a consent decree for the Washington Ind plant resolving an unfair labor practices dispute. It orders reinstatement of about 370 employees and compensation totaling $25,000 for back pay from a July 29, 1937 lockout. Reliante agrees to collective bargaining with the AFL and to withdraw recognition from the Washington Garment Workers as bargaining agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Ent Kers of American
AFL
Washington, Ind
Reliante
Washington Garment Workers
Planning land use program meetings set in Daviess County
Township land use planning meetings will begin Monday with plans by township chairmen and County Agent McKee. Representatives from each township will discuss long term agricultural policy including soil types best land use economic status of inhabitants and needed resources. Meetings run 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Odon Christian Church and will include Myers Bogard Michigan Madison counties chairs and Ralph Thompson with township reps.
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Daviess County
McKee
Myers
Bogard
Michigan
Madison Tos
Ralph Thompson
Odon Christian Church
Reeve Township
Taylor
Frye
Harrison Township
Clarence Bennett
Barr Township
James Dwyer
Birth Announcement for Mrs Clement A. Wri nger's Daughter
A birth is reported for Montgomery. Mrs Clement A. Wrin ger welcomes a daughter. The notice provides a concise ceremonial greeting and mentions the family residing in Montgomery.
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Nature Digarms
Fas
By I. N
Vincennes
Martha W. Smiley
Free French
Ild
Dais iNogel Albright
Pt Helm
Aviess County
Wheeler
F.D.R
Fee
al, Musselman
Mpadoo
Hest Hospital
Okech
Clement A. Wringer
Montgomery
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