20 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
1
Feandall E Fleming of Petersburg was named successor to Mr Douglass as the company consolidates centers. Fleming assumes charge in Opersburg and will continue to reside there. He made many friends who will regret his departure.
Pittsburgh report outlines W Mellon personal wealth on first day of the inquiry. Officials describe total assets and holdings, with emphasis on private investments and estate value. The hearing continues as details unfold and questions arise about family trust structures.
Indianapolis February 20. Lawmakers debate the budget bill totaling 50 million dollars with an approximate five percent rise from 1933. Democrats bolt to join Republicans in support as action looms, while state NRA legislation gains administration backing and a plan to tax tangibles moves through.
Ralph J Haag 37, longtime Brownsburg CCC camper, died yesterday afternoon at 12:30 at Ft Benjamin Harrison hospital near Indianapolis after a week of serious illness. He lived at 115 Poplar Street, was a son of Hubert and Mary Haag, both deceased, and had married in October.
President Roosevelt requests clarification of National Industrial Recovery Act provisions and the Recovery Act. He calls for clearer guidelines on collective bargaining, minimum wages, hours, fair competition, and anti trust enforcement. He urges Congress to refine policy and standards to guide administration and avoid penalties for code violators.
A Palmer resident 67 year old oil driller in Veale township died at 8 25 am after months of illness. Born in Covington PA on February 10 1901 he and his wife had two sons Glen Noel and Dean Palmer. The program offered to residents aims to survey high school and college level courses and other divisions to fill blanks for the Federal Emergency program.
Fragments mention a college man named Renee in February with unclear context. Limited readable details prevent precise event or outcome identification. Further text needed for a fuller headline and summary.
A county wide fox hunters committee was formed at the Fish and Game Club meeting. Colbert named chair of the fox hunters committee with members appointed in every township to study fox damage to farms and wildlife. Committee aims to remove foxes causing damage and urges farmers to cooperate. The group discussed legislation and interstate matters affecting hunting.
A local obituary item reports the death of the uncle of C J Austen in Pittsburgh. Details are sparse due to OCR fragment. Further verification needed to confirm names, dates, and exact relation.
Fourteen of Fleenor's Longfellow elem students and four high school riders were injured when two school buses collided. Jaber brain injury reported possible. Bateman suffered cuts and bruises. Fleenor unhurt. Coroner to question drivers as part of investigation for a possible verdict.
Four local CCC members were fined by a Justice of Hamm court after pleading guilty to charges related to parole violations. Each of the men, McKown, Marks, Power, Go, and Foulk, faced 11 days in jail or related penalties as part of the ruling.
Announcement made by County Te Samuel H. Smith clarifies spring tax payments are due now. Residents must pay at Maud G. Spaulding’s office, city hall, covering real estate taxes and other assessments.
Mrs Joe Burkhardt fishes at the river as reports say fishing conditions improve with better catches and steady effort. Local anglers note a growing success trend and hopes for a productive season ahead.
Charles Borders pleads not guilty to charges involving use of a building aid in gaming, with the court handling a separate related assignment. He was released.
Banks will close all day Friday as previously announced. Det ie birthday, it was.
Roann Indiana February reports a bank robber who stole between 1000 and 1000 dollars then fled in a car after firing five shots at pursuing authorities. A bookkeeper and her father in law, the bank’s president, were forced to lie on the floor during the robbery and cash drawer tampering.
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