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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
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D. H. Carter reports twoUniversity student teachers will visit Epsom High for study and training from March 17 to 28. Normal Hor rall and E. C. Noelle will work under K. N. Fasoldi, the regular agriculture teacher, to aid in their college programs.
Tonight the Reliance factory will celebrate its reopening after an agreement with the UGW union and city leaders. A 60 pound replica cake from Ted Johnson will be cut for about 600 guests. A band will play from 9 to 11 with brief talks by union and city officials.
Funeral services for Harley Summers were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Gill Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Washington February 7 House leaders after six concessions today decided to stand firm against further modification of the lease lend bill. Bloom of the foreign committee said no amendments would be pursued except those already with the committee. They planned to pass the measure and send it to the Senate before day's end, while opposing the Dirksen amendment that would let Roosevelt veto repeal of the act.
Swiss dispatch reports full scope of German and Italian demands, including German use of the fleet and naval bases and vital areas of African and other colonies, with France facing pressure. International News Service filed from Berne today.
Washington Feb 7 The House refused to add a clause prohibiting further transfer of U S warships to Great Britain to the lease lend bill but accepted an administration amendment to record Congress opposition to entering American war or merchant vessels into belligerent zones.
General Maxime Weygand, commander in chief in North Africa, formally denied that France will permit Germany to use the Bizerta naval base. Dispatch from Vichy via Reuters reports the denial issued on February 7 in London.
Indianapolis Feb 7 Gov Henry F Schricker vetoed a second reform bill but the house of the assembly repassed it over his veto The senate voted 29 to 17 to override the veto and uphold the tax board measure amid party line votes.
Mrs Martha A Swickard 80 wife of Alexander Swickard dies at home near Alfordsville Indiana after two year illness. Born Feb 2 1861 in Crawford County daughter of William B Walls and Mary A Newton. Survived by husband list of children and siblings. one daughter Nora Ethel predeceased. Burial details not shown.
Yesterday reported temperatures show a high of 45 degrees and a low of 28 degrees. The low last night reached 28 degrees, with chill conditions likely persisting into the early morning.
County coroner R J W Strange resigns to accept the role of county officer. Commissioners faced with filling the unexpired term, Dr J F Is of Shoals nominated to succeed.
Word from the state board shows February quota set at six with volunteers to adjust the rolls. Names mentioned include Clements of R, Joseph Austin, Mentenny, Fred Henry Gardner of Odon, George Dixon of RR, Orin of Ai R, and Tunrtete Riffey of.
Former Marion County WPA director Arthur F. Hickhoff and real estate operator Charles B. Jefferson are named in a fraud trial in Indianapolis. The case involves alleged misuse of WPA funds and related engineering oversight. Proceedings signal a major local legal development with potential wider implications.
A Boer War descendant named Gen sti DeWet was sentenced to death by authorities, according to a late report. The case details remain incomplete with fragmented OCR text.
Marion Crawley, athletic director at Washington High, has signed a three year contract extension with a substantial salary increase. His prior term neared expiration when his proposal was accepted by the city board. Crawley has built a strong record, developing winning basketball and football teams and core stars, ensuring stability for the school's athletic program.
Washington February 7 INS says America’s air force the senate foreign retiree that on the aid program is taken place in the stry in this country.
Representatives of the American Society of Composers meet with Federal Bureau officials in Washington in February to seek a settlement amid government antitrust actions against the music organization.
Milwaukee and St. Paul line advances a mile of new switch along the main line at Burns City. Maxon Construction Company and Navy tied munitions depot work. additional switching facilities are being added as carloads of materiel are unloaded and moved to the site.
S Cotte 64 a farmer northwest of Washington died at 8 20pm Thursday at Daviess county hospital after a brief illness from complications. Born March 17 son of Angel Gabriel Eliza Hawkins Cottee he lived in the community all his life. Surviving brothers Angel and Ritten Cottee, both of Washington. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Beulah A M E church with Rev Hill. burial in Whins cemetery. Body to Keller Mortuary then to Swan Pond road home Saturday for calling hours.
Four white male convicts were executed in Columbia at the state penitentiary in a mass execution. The process began at 6 30 a m and lasted about 35 minutes until the last was pronounced dead.
Mrs Leonard White of Peters burg underwent a major operation last night. A baby girl born to Mrs Robert Zinkan at 304 South East Seventh Street. Mrs Gee of Indian Springs admitted today. Joseph Ebler of R R 2 submitted to a minor operation this morning. Roy Sheetz of Loogootee underwent a minor operation today.
The record notes an indictment of Wilbur Doane in connection with Arm es death and hints at the Dane trial expected during the current term. It mentions possible outcomes including life imprisonment if convicted. The text reflects early trial proceedings and anticipated courtroom duration of about five weeks.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a security incident involving an attack and an escape. Details on the location, individuals involved, and outcomes are unclear from the readable text.
In Indianapolis on February X the Indiana House repassed the McNutt reorganization act of 1933, voting 61 to 0 along party lines and then the Senate followed, with an override vote of 29 to 0. Gov Henry F Schricker's veto was read, and he defended his position amid debate while the chamber debated the bill. The measure would provide for state functioning after final passage.
Local weather observer G. Wengans reports January conditions show a mean maximum of 42.3 degrees and a mean minimum of 26.5, with a 34.4 degree mean. The Ist recorded new highs and the 16th the low for the month, with 161 inches of precipitation noted compared with last year. Seven days had more than 0.1 inch, five clear days, seven partly cloudy days, and 19 cloudy days in January.
Washington February 7 Roosevelt says he will hold a conference with Wendell to discuss the 1940 Republican Party prospects. The brief note indicates ongoing planning within the GOP as Roosevelt contemplates strategy.
Reported by I N S the piece notes British Australian forces capture Bengazi amid sandstorm and imminent lend-lease passage in Washington. It cites Mussolini's Milan paper predicting Roosevelt will set up a semi dictatorial war regime under London, while raids hit Britain and Paris negotiates Laval status and collaboration issues.
Central Catholic school basketball tournament to be held at St. Marys gym Washington with eight teams from Washington Vincennes Loogootee and Bedford. Admission 10 cents per session, season ticket 15 cents. Drawings held Tuesday set schedule through February 23 with eight games culminating in a final.
Washington February 7 Roosevelt today moved out conscientious objectors from military training to civilian jobs as Selective Service Director Clarence A. Dykstra was authorized to carry out the action.
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