07 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
1
Turbulent weather left the Midwest and Ohio Valley battered as workers faced layoffs and halted trains. Across the region, hundreds endured cold, rain, and displacement while automobilists struggled amid slick roads and stalled travel.
Murdock, renowned mystic, is scheduled to perform at St Simon’s auditorium on a date in February, drawing interest from followers and local residents alike. Further details and performance times to be announced.
In Indianapolis on February 7 Democratic efforts advance in the Fidiana legislature with a proposed poor relief bill under administration supervision. Gov Paul V McNutt outlines provisions, while economy measures seek township official downsizing and shifting duties to trustees, saving nearly 100 dollars annually per township. Three major bills gain approval promising gas works and old age assistance though details remain tentative.
A damaged OCR text describes a public plan titled thumbs down for scrip in lieu of court case. Officials discuss issuing scrip to fund city work with about 200 to 500 thousand in value and require counter signatures to prevent counterfeiting. Laborers gather as council considers the plan.
At last night’s meeting council members agreed to begin actual work on the large city project as soon as weather allows. A survey is underway and details have been completed to move forward, with plans including federal funding considerations and local labor impacts.
County commissioners reviewed multiple bidding submissions for various supply contracts. Several contracts were awarded during the session, including tire and battery provisions, with Bennett Tre & Boteky and The Plainville Machine Work among firms cited.
Fragmentary OCR text from Washington Florida area mentions a David Barry and suspended items. Contains distorted phrases about the senate and Meridian Street with unclear actions and locations. No clear event date or outcome is discernible from readable portions.
A mangled account describes a vehicle colliding with a fire hydrant at a street corner as Frye and Jce travel north and east respectively. Police and witnesses noted limited damage and a brief traffic disruption at the intersection.
Mrs. David Thompson died after residing with her family near Monroe City for 26 years. Rev. J. W. McMurtry preached a sermon there as he visited the city. Surviving family includes a daughter Mrs. Anna Freeland and a son Denzil. The family had lived in Washington prior to moving near Monroe City.
DeSoto sedan owned by Charles Rogers was parked by a grocery at East Fifth and Ventre when flames erupted late Monday afternoon. Firefighters were summoned and quickly extinguished the blaze.
Ollie Gregory sustained a broken right arm Monday when he slipped on frozen gravel. Attention was given by Dr. E. B. Smoot, after which Gregory returned home. He is a county employee working on the roads in Reeves.
Mr and Mrs Gasper Klingensmith of 401 Dewey Avenue report their son, employed in Chicago, is in University Hospital with a serious illness. The family worded today that the case arose from a bout with the flu.
Former Washington resident Mrs. Martelle Zone, 26, will be buried Wednesday at 10:30 AM in Oak Grove Cemetery following a brief service at the Tesidente chapel. Short graveside rites will follow the interment.
William Conley, a city resident, reported a piece of meat and throated injury incident. The brief notice outlines the event and the involved party in a concise local report.
Perry Mosier of Ogded Street is recovering well after meningitis, with early signs showing notable improvement and expectation of full recovery.
Mrs Rather Colbert of 1400 McCormick Avenue is reported critically ill in hospital from pneumonia.
An incomplete notice describes a man aged about six years and a business figure found at a high rise apartment on North Third Street on a Monday afternoon at 2 1 elock after.
An unclear clipped snippet mentions zero weather events with a note about someone arriving late. The fragment provides no specific names, places, dates, or organizations to anchor a fuller item.
A fragmentary obituary mentions a death at a local address 212 N Ninth. It references months ago and a Mr. F.61 of Cines 2 and James mp of York City, with one brother George and others noted as predeceased. The text is incomplete and several names and details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Mr Campton linked to Washington and time spent in St Louis with garbled city references. Incomplete passage limits definite events or roles.
In Indianapolis, Patrolmen Lester Jones and two colleagues confronted bandits during a People's Bus Co robbery attempt. Jones, 52, was fatally shot by machine gun fire as the trio entered the bus. the attackers fled in a stolen car. Authorities link the suspect group to recent plant and packing-plant thefts and continue pursuing them.
A fragmented OCR read mentions a funeral being viewed and a number of friends present with references to distances and personal ties. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates but indicates a memorial context.
In Gibson County Indiana police arrested twelve men amid a labor dispute at the Francisco Mine east of Princeton. Picket lines formed as authorities moved to resume operations after the halt. Dispatches describe heavy security and a tense stand-off with local officials directing the scene and workers returning to the mine.
Be Nim meht of Panton rs arrive as an early attendee at the event, with scant legible details about roles or purpose. The readable text hints at arrival or attendance but lacks clear names, dates, or places to confirm specifics.
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