13 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1933
Page
1
Norris, of 610 Weet Street, slipped and fell Sunday morning near Four elevated walkway fractures of both bones in the right leg below the knee. She was taken to Dr. E B Smoot's office for X rays and treated, then returned home on West Majin Street.
A local man, Harvey Wagler, suffered a painful injury while using a saw at home. The incident occurred when a malfunctioning tool caused a severe cut, prompting medical treatment and an emergency response. Police and witnesses described the scene as tense but nonfatal, with responders stabilizing Wagler before transport. Further details are unavailable due to fragmented report.
Mrs. Jen Herr of Angville aged 72 an aunt of Wi Sullivan of this city died at her home on Saturday February Funeral services will be held at Center and Fifth Street. Rabe’s grocery at Center and Fifth was entered yesterday. Blathon of Plainville underwent a minor operation at the county hospital today suffering a severely bruised thumb a few weeks ago leading to a serious abscess under the right arm.
Arvil Roll, a married father from the area, has been missing since Friday morning. Sheriff and Chief of Police Sullivan lead a search as officers track a Chevrolet sedan associated with a bank robbery and a suspected getaway route along U.S. Route 50 toward Washington. Police report a motor number 2974430 and note the public and press are following the investigation as witnesses provide possible sightings.
Edith Gardner, 62, of 1% of 300 Ss. Firet street, died Saturday at 12:50 due to heart ailments after a yearlong illness. native of Crawford county, a resident of Daviess county 22 years. Born May 13, 1879, daughter of Nathan and Martha Caperionsolland, she married Char Gardner who predeceased her. She had been ill for some time and had a serious collapse the day before. A member of the First Christian Church of Washington. Services set for 2:30 this afternoon at the residence, with interment at Eighty.
A pair of bandits bungled a bank job on a Saturday morning and fled along a highway toward Washington and St Louis. They used a conspicuously colored car and were tracked after a high speed chase, with one bandit killed and the other wounded. Reports note a staff rush to inform readers as news of the killing spread through downtown streets.
After a bank robbery in Vincennes two men fled toward Wheatland with a coal cargo. Hillman and Pierson stopped to aid a sedan down the embankment near an iron bridge between Fritchton and Wheatland. The driver urged them to move on and disappeared with the bandits, leaving the men missing.
A fragmentary report describes a late night hotel entry by a group linked to a Senour basketball team visit. Luggage included two suitcases and a cornet cage. A witness recalls a drink request and a door knock before occupants left in a tan car. The episode is tied to a Butler lookalike photo shown to Walker by a Democratic rep.
Citizens aid investigation after a burglary at the State Bank. Police identified two men seen near the scene Friday night and a vehicle left at Don Alley garage as part of the inquiry. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any details.
Funeral services held for Thomas Cavanaugh at St Peter's Church in Montgomery with burial planned. Mourners gather to honor the longtime resident and community member.
Funeral arrangements for John Trinca are scheduled for Tuesday at Simon’s Catholic Church. The service will be followed by a Catholic burial and related rites for the local resident.
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