$150 Fine Levied in Liquor Case
William Benges, 56, charged with unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor after a Meridian Hotel raid, pleaded guilty in city court and was fined $150 with Mayor Cox suspending a 90 day jail sentence. Four women arrested in Sunday’s raid were arraigned in circuit court, each fined $5 and costs with a 10 day jail sentence imposed by Judge Gilkison.
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William Benges
City
Meridian Hotel
Cox
Gilkison
Kroeger Funeral Services Held for Mrs Jennie Kroeger
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Kroeger were held at 10 this morning at St Simon Catholic Church. Remains were transported to Voight Mortuary in Indianapolis with burial planned for Holy Cross Cemetery tomorrow. Pallbearers named were Paul Grannon Bob Grannon Ray Crawford George Hettich Joe Wuertz and Pius Cosgrove.
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Jennie Kroeger
St. Simon’s Catholic Church
Voight Mortuary
Indianapol
Holy Cross Cemetery
Paul Grannon
Bob Grannon
Ray Crawford
George Hettich
Joe Wuertz
Pius Cosgrove
Miss Lona Meade Extends Nine Years as Deputy Clerk
Nine years ago today Miss Lona Meade began serving as deputy clerk in the office of County Clerk Roy Quilliam. She has since continued in the role with faithful performance under both Quilliam and the current clerk Roscoe T. Myers.
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Lona Meade
Roy Quilliam
Mr. Quilliam
Roscoe T. Myers
Charles Stoner Held in St Louis on Auto Theft Charge
Charles Stoner with a recent run of check forging in Plainville has been captured in St Louis and is detained as a federal agent squad reviews the case. Sheriff Milton H. Fitzgerald confirms FBI information leading to the arrest and local records being checked for ties to the auto theft charge.
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Charles Stoner
Plainville
St. Louis
There Haute
Milton H. Fitzgerald
FBI
Stoner
Rites For Mrs Allen Held This Afternoon At Gill Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Allen were held at 2 PM at the Gill Funeral Chapel with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers named were Jerome Wildridge Harry Opell Delbert Fitzgerald Frank Zollars Zed McCafferty and Richard Wildridge.
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Mabel Allen
Gill
Oak Grove
Jerome Wildridge
Harry Opell
Delbert Fitzgerald
Frank Zollars
Zed McCafferty
Richard Wildridge
Meade Moves Office to New Fourth Street Location
Attorney Theodore P. Meade relocates from Temple Court Building to N E Fourth Street, in the former Kidwell Insurance Agency space, joining the local practice.
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Theodore P. Meade
Temple Court
N. E. Fourth
Kidwell Insurance Agency
Harrison Farm Bureau to Meet
The regular meeting of the Harrison Farm Bureau will be held this week at Glendale school with speakers James L. Dougherty and Willard O. Bateman. A good attendance is desired.
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Harrison Vote Farm Bureau
Glendale
James L. Dougherty
Willard O. Bateman
Hoosier Wishbone Collector Dies at 72
Monticello Ind Feb 8 Alva Hanawath a longtime wishbone collector is dead at age 72 He reportedly hoped a friend would bring an ostrich bone to complete his set A painstaking collection included more than 3 000 wishbones accumulated over the years representing his quirky hobby and life work.
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Monticello
Ind
Alva Hanawath
Wimboe
Entries for Corn Show Being Made
Exhibits for the annual Daviess County Corn Show were being placed at the court this afternoon. Judging is scheduled for tomorrow, followed by a corn club banquet tomorrow night at the First Christian church.
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Daviess County
First Christian Church
Farmers and business men host soil conservation talk
About 100 guests gathered Tuesday at Dewey's Cafe for a joint meeting of the Daviess County Soil Conservation Association and Farm Bureau. Virgil D. Sexson outlined federal soil policies and the Soil Conservation Act, stressing voluntary farmer participation to curb erosion and raise yields.
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Dewey's Cafe
Daviess County Soil Conservation Association
Daviess County Farm Bureau
Virgil D. Sexson
State Soil Conservation Board
A. M. Bowie
Sexson
Greene County
United States
Peart
Sexton
Congress of the United States
Coolidge
Federal Farm Board
Hoover
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Follo
Sexson Lee Patrick
Otis McNabbSentenced In City Court For Suspended License
Otis McNabb 25 WPA worker living northeast of Odon in Madison township pled guilty in city court to driving with a suspended license. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and given 10 days in jail. Arraignment before Mayor Cox followed his arrest yesterday afternoon by Town Marshal Owen Bowman Elnora Marshal Victor Herndon Odon and State Officer Herman Freed. The license had been suspended a year ago in Linton on a drunk driving charge.
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Otis McNabb
WPA
Odon
Madison Township
McNabb
Cox
Owen Bowman
Elnora
Victor Herndon
Herman Freed
Linton
Tomorrow Big Day For Local Women At St. Simon's
Tomorrow the Happy Kitchen Free Cooking School opens at St. Simon's Auditorium with Gertrude Burbank, noted home economist, lecturing to Washington area women. Sessions at 2 PM Thursday to Saturday present five practical recipes and cooking tips, with free admission and support from local merchants.
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Happy Kitchen
St. Simon's
Gertrude
Burbank
L Ectuer
Washington
Eacetechert
Tate
Cal
St. Simon’s Auditorium
Duvall Trial Set for March 9 in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Feb 8 Trial of Raymond Duvall 30 charged with the slaying of Clayton Potts Indianapolis manufacturer in a holdup two years ago was set for March 9 in Marion county criminal court. Duvall captured recently in Louisiana returned to face prosecution arraigned before Judge Dewey Myers pled not guilty Myers overruled motion to quash indictment which charges murder robbery and provides for a mandatory death sentence on conviction.
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Indianapolis
INS
Raymond Duvall
Clayton Potts
Marion County Criminal Court
Duvall
Louisiana
Dewey Myers
Myers
Yesterday's Temperature Reads Highs and Lows
The report lists yesterday’s temperatures with a high of 1 degree and a low of 27. It also notes a last night low of 34 degrees.
Fight 10 Halt Diseases in Flooded Area
In Kentucky flood zones doctors rush vaccine to 30 counties to combat pneumonia influenza typhoid smallpox and diphtheria while monitoring typhoid and meningitis trends. Red Cross sends enough vaccine for 250000 people as flood relief continues. Meanwhile Indiana anticipates a cold wave with subzero temps and lingering flood conditions easing.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Births Noted In Local Township Records
Born to Mrs Bernard Riney Monday morning a son to be named Paul Richard to Mrs Walter McKee El¢ township a daughter Vir May today.
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Bernard Riney
Paul ‘Richard
Walter McKee
New Suits Ben Raney Versus Kirkpatrick Bakery Inc
Ben Raney sues Kirkpatrick Bakery Inc over an account dispute. The complaint seeks resolution of alleged owing balances and related damages. Court filing lists Raney as plaintiff and Kirkpatrick Bakery as defendant regarding the ongoing business account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Raney
Kirkpatrick Bakery, Inc
Amlie Faces Severe Fight to Be Confirmed to I C C
Washington reports a fierce confirmation battle over former Wisconsin representative Thomas R. Amlie for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Opponents allege Communist ties and anti capitalist aims citing speeches to a Chicago gathering, aid to the Abraham Lincoln brigade, Soviet links, and writings advocating production for use. President Roosevelt watches the showdown as Democrats and Republicans mobilize for a protracted fight.
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Washington
INS
Thomas R. Amlie
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Roosevelt
Amlie
Chicago
Amilie
Abraham Lincoln
Spain
National Committee of the
Soviet Union
France urged to recognize General Franco
INS reports France pressed to recognize Franco as Spanish government, after assurances of Italian troop withdrawal from Spain. French emissary Leon Berard urged immediate recognition. discussions with Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet stressed removal of foreign control. Insurgent troops near the French frontier. Madrid officials vow continued resistance and morale remains high. European officials expect recognition to hinge on full withdrawal of Axis troops.
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Spain
France
Franco
Parib
Burgos
Leon Berard
Georges Bonnet
Perpignan
French
Madrid
Bacagal
Jose Miaja
Collongea
Manuel Azana
Paris
London
Minorca
Rome
North Africa
Washington
Journais
Indiana farm prices hold steady in January report
Lafayette Ind Feb 8 Prices of 17 Indiana farm products were largely stable in January, slipping 0.2 point to 94.6 with 1910-14 prices as base. Purchasing power and the nation’s index held at 78 and 112 respectively. corn and wheat rose while hay sheep and eggs fell. chickens and apples unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Purdue University
United States
Wild Bill Cummings Dies After Accident Injuries
Indianapolis, Feb 8. William C. Wild Bill Cummings thirty two year old Indianapolis race driver, injured Monday night in an automobile accident, died early today in Methodist hospital, according to INS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William C. “Wild Bill” Cummings
Methodist Hospital
Pope Pius Remains in Bed Amid Illness
Rome February reports show Pope Pius XII still in bed with a cold and aftereffects of cardiac asthma. His temperature ran higher than normal prompting a third specialist to advise further consultation. The Vatican issued no change in his public schedule.
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Rome
Pope Pius I
Hospital Notes On Local Patients This Morning
Rev. E P Schrock of Montgomery underwent a major operation this morning. Miss Helen Meade admitted for medical treatment last night at 901 East Van Trees. Mrs Ermel R Arney of Odon admitted for treatment last evening. Jacob Tretter of Petersburg RFD 2 had a major operation this morning. Deloras Jennie of 509 N W Ninth Street underwent a minor operation today.
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E. P. Schrock
Montgomery
Helen Meade
East van Trees Street
Ermel R. Arney
Odon
Jacob Tretter
Petersburg
Deloras Jennie
N. W. Ninth Street
Sun Spots Show One Year Cycle Mystery Persists
Scientists note sun spots follow a roughly one year cycle, a pattern still not fully understood. Researchers log periodic increases and declines in solar activity, seeking links to space weather effects and atmospheric impact. Further data from observatories aim to clarify underlying mechanisms and timing.
Greek freighter sinks after collision off Norfolk coast
A Greek freighter named Katina Bulgaris sank following a collision with the American freighter Menticut from Houston, Texas, off the Norfolk coast. The incident occurred in February during the voyage, with details scarce.
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England
the & Ae
Katina Bulgaris
Menticut
Houston
Texas
Norfolk
Republicans Muster in Indianapolis Affects Milk Bill and Liquor Legislation
In Indianapolis on February 8, Republicans show strong strength in the House advancing party measures. A contentious bill to extend milk control provisions to June 30, 1941, survived a Senate attack and moved to engrossment. The GOP liquor bill advanced from second to third reading after procedural objections by Rep. Edward Stein. Amid claims of a 51 to 49 party split, the debate included amendments and opposition to a motion to postpone the Republican platform measure appointing the head of the state securities commission.
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Indianapolis
Reck
House
Senate
Edw. H
Glen A.sa Mahone
Stein
State Securities Commission
Winfield K. Denton
Evansville
Lake
Indiana
Claude D. McBride
Jeffersonville
Thas
Carlson
Agas
Larry ‘Bran
Impeachment Proceedings For Miss Perkins Begun In House Panel
The impeachment inquiries against Frances Perkins began as Rep J Cornell Thomas from New Jersey initiated proceedings. Perkins prepared to testify publicly but the committee, after deliberation, ordered her testimony in executive session and moved to hear more witnesses in secrecy.
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Washington
INS
Labor
Frances Perks
Represente J
Cornell Thomas
Aspital
New Jersey
Departmé Labor
Miss Perkins
Chae Sumner
Texas
Thomas
Roosevelt Battles Three Party Fronts With Congress
President Roosevelt confronts three party lines as Democrats hold majorities in both chambers. The administration faces stalling friction with the senate and conflicts between White House and Capitol power dynamics amid a conservative wing. The turmoil echoes Wilson era tensions.
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Washington
Fen
Roosevelt
Congress
Wolre Wilson
Senate
Wi House
Capitol Hill
Gety
Court notes in Dyer et al receivership case dismissed
Evidence was heard in a circuit court involving John Napier Dyer and SeSton Mfg Co and Indianapolis & Western Express line over damages to a building in Vincennes. The suit for receivership of Herman Kirkpatrick Bakery Inc was dismissed on the docket yesterday.
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John Napier Dyer
Et al
SeSton Mfg. Co
Indianapolis & & Thern Express Line
Cennes
Herman Kirkpatrick
Ve. Kirkpatrick Bakery, Inc
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Kroeger
Mrs. Allen
Meade
Harrison Farm Bureau
Hoosier Wishbone Collector
Otis M'Nabb
Free’s
Senator Joseph Committee
Isurance ’Mahoney
William O. Douglas
Donald Davenport
Ee Crat’ S
Ame
Jules Henri
Wabash
Ohio
Wild Bill Cummings
Pope Pius
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Executive House
R Thomas
Tee
Democratic Party
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