Postmaster Backes Route Contracts Awarded
The Post Office awarded star route contracts for Washington to Plainville Emota and Odon. John Buckley and Curtis J Kidwell hold rural route contracts, with new service starting July 1. Bid results for the Washington star route were not yet announced.
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Backes Reneha
Washington
Steoitogdiy
Petersburg
Glezen
Herman Himbu
East Fourteenth
Lee Singleton
Plainville
Emota
Odon
John Buckley
Curtis) J. Kidwell
Vincefines
Whicch
Flood lights to be installed at Maysville crossing
Dr. T Chas Smiley reports letters from Big Four and state highway officials ordering two flood lights at the Maysville crossing on Highway 50 to improve safety after prior deadly and injurious incidents. Messages from Milligan McGovern Lockridge confirm immediate action and completion within days.
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Higby
T. Chas. Smiley
Commer
E. H. ‘McGovern
Illinois
Earl B. Lockridge
State’ Highway Commission
Ings
F. A. Fine
Big Four
Wm. J. Perrine
Light
Maysing
Milligan
Te Aia
McGovern
Auto Crash Seeks 25000 Damages in Indiana Case
Mrs DeMotte and her husband allege in a filed complaint that Gantz of Iph Gantz drove negligently September 9 near Coryville. The collision left Mrs DeMotte with a fractured right femur and serious head injuries. her husband also suffered injuries. Allen has been listed as attorney for Mrs DeMotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMotte
Iph Gantz
Odon Rieter
Anear
Poncord
Cory Vill
Antz
Gantz
Henrie
Seed Ein
Jon
Allen
Haseeen
iDeMotte
Arvin Family Case in Court Details Child Custody
In a court session yesterday afternoon Gilkison presided over the Arvin family case. George Arvin and the baby may be confined to the Dr. Arthur orphanage for future care. The proceedings stem from a prior eastern Reeve town incident involving a penal farm sentence for encouraging minors to commit misdeeds, with the family living in a two room home lacking clothing and sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkison
Cirerday
George Arvin
Hoover McLin Dies in Edwardsport Home
Hoover McLin, 43, found dead in bed at his sister Mrs. Dan Pruitt’s Edwardsport home on Friday morning after a lingering illness. A World War II veteran, his death followed an undetermined illness with no known condition listed. Interment plans were not detailed.
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Edwardsport
Hoover McLin
Dan Pruitt
Tinos
Iowa
Indianapo le Senate caucus and federal aid questions
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Indiana politics with McNutt and federal aid issues. Mentions a Friday caucus, senators including Simmons, and a request linked to public aid and government action. Names and places are partially garbled but point to a political stalemate and planning.
Divorce hearing set for Rupert A Blanche List case
In Daviess circuit court today Rupert A Blanche List divorce case proceeded with Mrs Green granted a divorce and alimony of $1000 with restoration of maiden name. Mary P Neadhamer granted divorce from George Needhamer and awarded $100 per month support.
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Rupert A. Blanche List
Daviess Circuit Court
Green
Noman H. Green
Petty
Mary P. Neadhamer
George Needhamer
Needhamer
Final Bingo Night Set by St Parish for Grand Awards
The Febru First Parish schedules a final bingo evening at 8:15 with beaut quilts for correct tickets. Thirty games run including five special and five free games. The committee thanks helpers and invites all to attend for the grand awards. bring door tickets.
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Ittee
Special Train Delivers Texans and Oklahomans to Atlantic City
A special train carrying 130 soldiers and 12 coaches, with superintendents from Texas and Oklahoma, passed Bere yesterday en route to Atlantic City for a convention. The timetable shows a no-stop run to Cincinnati with departures around 1 30 p m and 9 19 unknown time, reflecting a rapid westward arrival.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Atlantic City
Bere
Cincindics
Cinnee Leavat
Louise Waggoner in hospital after crash injuries
Louise Waggoner suffers injuries when a collision Wednesday injured a student rider. Doctors report fever prevents operation. condition uncertain as she remains under care.
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Louise Waggoner
Rae
Suit Settled for 100 Dollars in Circuit Court
A damage suit filed yesterday in circuit court was settled for 100 dollars. The case involved William Alison and was resolved after discussions months ago in court.
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Alison
Paul Stuckey Injures Heel Jumping From Hay
Paul Stuckey son of Leonard Stuckey, local resident, is confined at home with a fracture of the left heel suffered several days ago when he jumped from a hay cart. He plans to use traction for several weeks to line the foot.
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Paul Stuckey
Leonard Stuckey
Evening School Session At Barr Two High Montgomery
The farmer's Evening School will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Barr Two High School in Montgomery. Participants will learn basic farming skills and household management in a community program run by local educators.
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Farmer's
Barr Two
Montgomery
County Secures $5,000 Advance on Gasoline Tax
Daviess county received a $5,000 advance drawn from gasoline tax money to pay labor claims for road work. State auditor Lawrence Sullivan issued the check. Claims had piled up since late November 1934 due to fund depletion. county officials had sought the advance, presented by Will Fitzgibbon, the local relief administrator, who said the funds would cover 1936 labor costs.
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Daviess County
Lawrence Sullivan
Will Fitzgibbon
Mrs Sarah Connaughton Taken By Death
Mrs Sarah Ann Connaughton 70 widow of Charles T Connaughton of Montgomery died 7:25 p m after six weeks illness. Born Barr Township March 30 1864 to William and Lisa Gates, she married November 5 1889 and had seven children, six living. Funeral at Hemiters Catholic church in Montgomery Monday at 9 am, burial at St Peter's Cemetery. Ed Keller in charge. Survivors include children Clarence Riester Wasitin Joseph Connaughton South Bend Walter Montgomery Dexter Washington Alvin Montgomery and Clytie Shreveport, La. brothers and sisters include Mrs Lucy Fanning Thomas Gates Montgomery and Mrs L Sinnot Dayton Ohio.
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Sarah
Ann Connaughton
Charles T. Connaughton
Montgomery
Connaughton
Barr Township
William and
Lise (Spalding) Gates
L. Sinnott
Dayton
Ohio
Bedford Men Escape at Spencer Prison Break
Spencer Ind Feb 23 Two Bedford men Roy ___ 25 and Fred Wilson 28 escaped from the county jail. The escape was discovered when guards found the prisoners missing from the wing after an apparent break in the night. Three other inmates were said to have not awakened.
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Spencer
Ind
Bedford Fen
Roy
Fred Wilson
Owde
Theca
Strike violence renewed in Chile amid icy clashes
Reports say renewed strike violence erupted today in Chile with icy clashes and gunfire near key industrial zones. Authorities urged calm as protesters gathered, while security forces deployed to contain the unrest and protect essential services.
Washington Favored In Sectional Games
By Ralph J. Burris Washington section tournament draws place the Hatchets in a grueling lineup facing Montgomery Plainville Odman Shoals and Glendale. Coach Friddle plans extended practices as Washington hopes to reach the sectional final and win the title.
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Washington
Hatchets
Burl’ Friddle
Monstgomery
Plainville
Od Nman Shoals
Carp
Washington and Plainville
Odon
Glendale
Bulldogs
Loogoorde
Shoals
Ashington
Jug
Mrs Susan Blake Dies at 78 in Vincennes Home
Mrs Susan Blake aged 78 dies Friday morning at home in Vincennes Indiana widow of Solomon Blake. Survived by three children Ziba Thomas Diggle and Maude Gilmore all of this city with additional details incomplete from the clipping continuation.
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Susan Blake
Vincennes
Ind
Solomon Blake
Ziba
Oes
Unclear OCR Note on Proposed Plant Construction
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a proposed plant project and construction work around February 23. The readable items reference a location hint and timing but lack concrete details on entities, places, or outcomes. The record preserves the partial mention of a plant project and associated works.
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Maysville
Chamber of Commerce
Washington — Eyes Advisory Board
Hugh Lett
Roy ‘Lynch
Ton
Wm. C. Hyatt
Temple Court
Cits
Hyatt
James A Bateman
Bateman
Russia
Society For Chemical and Air Defense
Moscow
Oliver DeMotte
Odon Jig Suing
J. Ralph Gantz
Arvin
Judge Gilkison
Indianapo
Mnor
Paul V. McNutt
Eratic
Eaueine
Che Ation
Thypaoneting Pa
Arg
Igibright
Jalas Swikarion
Agayd Hemmer
Dennis Ace
Iemith
Sarah Ann Connaughton
Bedford
Chile
Montgomery, Plainville, Odon and Shoals
Ralph J. Burris
Montgomery Vikings
Trinity Springs
Burns City
Adv
Ragk
O'Coath
Washington Sectional
Montgomiery
Eaglesville
Alfordsville
Loogootee
Epsom
W. S. Fellig
Wm. Coulter
Evansville
Pringeton
Eid
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