27 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
1
The Elks rolled a 1 017 in a Tuesday night team league contest at Old Alleys, surpassing a 997 mark set earlier in November. Team members John Simpson 215 E C He 212 Sam Boyd 195 Hi Lari 178 led the effort as Bedford area lanes report no prior 1 000+ games and 1 026 is the high local mark.
In Wilmington Delaware on February 27 a federal judge ruled the National Recovery Act unconstitutional in intra state commerce disputes. The decision did not resolve section 7 A issues. The ruling was a setback for government and organized labor and touched Weirton company representation disputes. In Vincennes Indiana a suit seeks to seat F Albert Reiman as mayor after a recount. The case names Joseph Wimmel and city clerk Joseph Munetzer as defendants and asks for a certificate of election to be issued to Reiman.
Frankie Rio, a 41 year old associate of Capone’s Chicago outfit, died in a natural death amid a notorious funeral. Mourners included Capone and Nitti, with flower tributes possibly valued around ten thousand dollars. The scene at Rago's parlour reflected a grim, mobbed crowd as reporters noted a pall of old gangland ties and whispered implies of Alcatraz orders.
Fragmentary notes show rising prices for meats and onions with estimates of per pound and per bushel at $4 to $6. Mentions deputies and officials sworn to a fact, plus a general sense of small gains in the market.
A court hearing addresses a motion by attorney Lark to compel payment of a balance for trucks. Judge Thison orders a morning ruling and directs the auditor to file reports on the claim. The auditor refuses to provide payment advice, while the county records show delays and potential attorney fees in the case.
Elks and guests attended an Elk feed at the ES home on the first floor at 7 oclock. A large city and community attendance took part in a diversified entertainment following the meal. Elk meat, 38 percent fully purchased from a western national park, was served.
The B and C Veterans announce a Friday meeting at City Hall. President H W Fawper will be present to deliver an important message and urges full attendance by all veterans.
The funeral for Mrs. Viola Bricker will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Plainville Methodist Church with Rev. G. G. Peel officiating. Interment will be made in the Scotland, Ind. cemetery.
The Medical Society met in the Bird Cafe last night at 8 for a general discussion of topics. Attendees included Drs. Swan vey McKittrick Ox Kleindorfer Burress Lindsay and Rang.
Dr. W R Seat pastor of First Baptist will give an address at the Evansville Associational meeting in Boonville this afternoon. He plans to return in time for leadership training classes and the mission school this evening.
Funeral services for Lola Louise War, a victim of a bus crash, will be held at United Brethren Church at 2:30 PM Thursday instead of 2:00 PM as previously announced.
In Warsaw Poland on February 27 Baron George Sosnowski, once a Polish officer and alleged leader of the Spys unit that caused the demise of two German women, was found today.
Martin Johniiewitt a 78 year old farmer from Loogootee township died in the local area. He married Rachael Mullen who died 17 years ago. A Methodist church member he was well known in Loogootee and surrounding neighborhoods. Funeral arrangements were not fully listed in the report.
In Shellyville Indiana on February 27 Edward Thomas Ross age 47 was crushed by a Big Four freight train at the Walker Street intersection. Services were conducted at 10:00 a m Wednesday at the Charles M Ewing chapel with Rev Paul E Million officiating. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery Mr Ross had been living with a half brother prior to the accident.
Charley H Uphold aged 71 of Nick Avenue died in hospital after seven weeks of internal illness and four weeks in serious condition. Born December 18, 1881 in Shoals, he lived here many years as a coal mine engineer last employed at Loyal Coal Mine Wheatland. Survived by widow Nettie married October 6, 1917 and four children Ruby E Rosalane Edward and Beverly Uphold all at home. A sister Mrs Fred Nash of this city also survives. Elwood Williams to handle funeral arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Waggoner wife of Dr W W W Waggoner Webb City physician who died Friday night February 22 were held Wednesday at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Waggoner active in church social and lodge activities in Webb City aged 52. Dr Waggoner and wife were visiting Wildridge home when he was ill.
Austin dispatch says Texas Rangers and San Antonio police dismissed rumors that Raymond Hamilton, a noted desperado, was killed in Alice Texas. Phares reported the tip came via a telephone call, but officials say the report is unsubstantiated and likely false.
A damaged OCR reading notes Greenwood stating Indiana officials question the timing and approval of a PWA construction grant. The fragment mentions possible shorts and applying for a federal program, with unclear context and no confirmed consent.
Fragmentary remarks mention Hayes in relation to a theater engagement and a possible farewell to Holly amid plans for another picture. The garbled text hints at a public or press event about her service, with audiences noting potential exit in upcoming project.
Fragmentary text mentions a mine blast scene and safety concerns with phrases sounding like a model for safety practices. No clear events, dates, or proper names are readable to anchor specifics.
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