22 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
1
Elks visiting members spoke briefly at ceremonies then served dinner at 6 30 for five candidates George Grannan William Massey Edward Gil Here Faith and James Mattingly. The candidates were honored during the event with the Virgin following at 8 o'clock.
Washington township farmers who joined the corn hog program will soon receive the second installment checks. The Daviess county allotment board reported that checks for the remaining townships are en route, with deliveries continuing this week in addition to earlier districts Gard, Barr, and Elmore. Distribution continues today in Steele and Haiss townships and is planned for Alfordsville and Ragesville on subsequent times and locations.
Funeral services for Ralph J Haag were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery at Mont.
Three major operations are reported at Daviess County Hospital including procedures at the Peephold facility. Miss Mary Cochran of 1700 McCormick and Mrs Iddeste Spradlin of Jasper are noted. George Davisson of 509 Chore Street has been admitted for medical treatment.
Reliance factory basketball team plans a Saturday morning trip to Mitchell High School for a tournament starting at 8 am. The schedule lists Bedord against Michigan and A. M. Loogootee in the opening games amid a 1930s typo plagued note.
Weather brief reports a sharp fall in Southern Indiana temperatures after a brief high near 56 degrees. Sleet or rain may move in. forecasters expect the high to drop tonight while central and northern Indiana remain about the same.
A city dinner at Meredith hotel announced a state supervised recreation project funded by Work Relief. Directors Rev Fr Ofer Men Waller Ernest Killion Arch Wal sley were named and a weekly allowance of about $22.50 to run the program was proposed. Work relief assistants would be paid. two weeks were needed to gain project approval. The plan aims to improve vacant lots and provide organized recreation including volleyball and shoes for games.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe direct relief within work relief, citing an act and a date February 22. The readable text hints at a public aid measure tied to labor programs but provides no clear names, places, or outcomes.
Rough OCR fragment references Los Angles February and a sudden incident aloft over the stratosphere. Mentions propeller trouble grounding an aircraft possibly a Lock Vega or Vega family plane. Details are severely garbled with many illegible phrases.
Lyndon Canary launches a market advertisement touting attractive prices and deals. The notice highlights a promotional sale with emphasized value for customers at the local shop.
A local bingo session at St. Simon's offers three free games and five special cash rounds. Attendees will receive coupons, with sixty five dollar prizes expected. Event details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A hearing for Pike firemen will be held under a civic agreement with Democratic party leadership. The proceedings aim to address concerns about the city fire department and the terms of the settlement reached between the firefighters and city officials.
The Midwest Development Corporation plans to drill a well on the Robinson farm as part of efforts to develop Hudsonville gas fields. The project aims to move forward with exploration activities and associated site work on the property.
Last rites for Joseph P. Glover were conducted with family and community members in attendance. The service honored his life and legacy, with remarks reflecting his character and contributions to the local area.
A brief hospital update notes the condition of Miss panies Wen as not so good. Authorities provided no further details on her illness or injuries.
Coroner Williams conducts an official inquest into a tragic bus crash near Washington that killed Miss Cunningham and injured Louise Waggo ner and two other pupils. Witnesses describe the slowing car, the buses’ approach, and passengers exiting onto the inner bank as investigators seek details of the incident and timing.
Chicago based United Myer s report on state legislatures plans to expand sales and income taxes. Governments seek new revenue from sales tax, gasoline, liquor, tobacco, and personal income taxes. States like Colorado and South Dakota move to widen bases while Indiana and Washington weigh constitutional steps.
The County Latin contest will be held Saturday at 9 o clock in the Plain school. Miss Bernice, teacher at Plainville High, has charge of the event. Entrants include James Martini, Arthur Howard, Paul Deal, Helen, Maxine Madine Mall, George Ralph Chandler, and Shirley Dougherty.
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