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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

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Truck Load of Corn Stolen Near Plainville Farm

A track load of corn was stolen Monday night from the Williams farm crib two miles south of Plainville in Steele County. Sheriff M H Fitzgerald said clues were unavailable after a day of searching, though the probe continues. The corn, about a bushel of five yellow ears, was taken from the Williams farm near Road 57.

Stanley Williams Plainville Steele M. H. Fitzgerald Williams Farm

City Banks Elect Officers And Directors

In a recent bank meeting sequence several city banks announced new directors and officers. Washington National Bank named directors including ty Backes Henry J. Linden Dr W O Pealot Miss Louis I he smith Madea Plots Farris tine Auberry and aie Fis gérald Janitor Steve Mattix. Peoples National Bank listed directors such as Alien Matthew F. Burke Charles F. De Rob Co. Graham Paris A. stirige Leo J. sbeting John H J Frank McGehee Theodore Reininga with Burke as President Cochran as Vice President and Reininga as cashier Also elected were Burress Krempp Steinhart Rang Moren with Burress President Krempp Vice President Hayes Cashier Burton Teller Hayes. State Bank directors include Dr B O Bur ress George H Krempp Harry Hanson George Cavanaugh Dr A T Steinhart Dr A A Rang Rollie M Moren with Burress President Krempp Vice President Hayes Cashier and Piph er Teller Pauline Hayes The Citizens Loan and Trust Co elects directors and officers this afternoon.

Washington National Sn Ty Backes Henry J. Linden W. O. Pealot Miss Louis Ihe Smith Madea Farristine Auberry Aie Fisgérald Steve Mattix Peoples National Bank G- Alien Matthew F. Burke Charles F. De Rob+ Co Graham Paris A.stir A. T. Steinhart A. A. Rang Rollie M. Moren Dr. Burress Mr. Krempp C. E. Hayes R. W. Burton Ralph Pipher Teller Pauline Hayes The Citizens Loan & Trust Co. N

Woman Writer Questioned At Senate Hearing

Washington reports record tampering in a Senate hearing on Felix Frankfurter’s Supreme Court nomination. Elizabeth Dilling, Chicago author of The Red Network, called the Roosevelts “very dangerous radicals” as she testified, drawing sharp questions from Chairman Neely and committee members. The tense exchange highlighted partisan divides during the probe.

Washington INS Roosevelt Svery Senate Felix Frankfurter the .S. Supreme Court Elizabeth Kling Chicago Chan Eely West Virgo Red Network Neely E Red

Hopkins testifies on commerce role before senate panel

Senator Vanderberg of Michigan questions Hopkins about shipping and commerce experience. Hopkins recalls a Chautauqua speech on conflicts between news and government, notes W P A transactions with firms, and downplays self praise while explaining prior business leadership before becoming secretary of commerce.

Farry Senate Jesee Jones Reconstraction Finance Corporation Congress Vande Burg Michigan Hopkins Chautauqua N. Y Secretary of Commerce W.P.A General Wood Sears, Roebuck and Co Vardenburg

Chamberlain and Party Arrive in Rome For Talk With Mussolini

Rome reports forecast an immediate setback over Germany’s colonial demands and Italy’s ambitions as Prime Minister Chamberlain arrives for talks with Benito Mussolini. Italian press and officials mark the visit as pivotal for the balance of power in Europe.

Chamberlain Party Rome Mussolini Germany Italy Benito Vito Gayda Pon Giornale Italia Eapreacice Duce Offi Mussoli Come Chanberlain Ile Coun Ciano Achille Dino Alfieri Hdpor Generalissimo Franci Cnet Gayd Berlin Jon Stae

Police Chief Urges Parking Compliance Near Hospital

Chief Pete Johnson calls for cooperation from motorists to obey the city parking ordinance near Daviess county hospital. Signs mark a no parking area on the north side of Bedford road along the hospital. Violators face fines and possible prosecution. Local drivers urged to follow the posted signs and ordinance.

Pete Johnson Daviess County Hospital Bedford Road Parkers

Voters To Receive Notices In Daviess County

County Clerk Roscoe T. Myere begins notifying about 2 000 registered voters who failed to vote in the past two years that their names will be removed from the registration list unless steps are taken. The action complies with state law and affects about 2 000 voters.

Roscoe. T. Myere Daviess County

Women Entitled to Attend Class at City Hall

Homer Trowbridge announced the first aid class at City Hall and said that daughters or wives of men enrolled are also entitled to receive the training, urging all eligible women to attend.

Homer Trowbridge City Hall

Washington High School Debaters Triumph in Local Meet

Washington High School won with two victorious debate teams at a local meet, besting Ma y high school. Judge Miss Clara Proc tor, WHS debate coach, announced the results and praised team performance.

Cauthorn Rites Held at Mt Zion Church

Funeral services for Mary Alice Cauthorn age 90 were held at Mt Zion church this morning at 10 o clock with interment following at High Rock cemetery.

Mary Alice Cauthorn Mt. Zion Church High Rock Cemetery

Paul Grannon Leases Linco Oil Station in Van Trees

Announcement states Paul Grannon leased the Linco Oil Station at Van Trees and Second streets and is now in charge. He will be glad to greet old customers at the station.

Paul Grannor Linco van Trees Second Streets

Aged Resident Henry Rayman In Critical Condition

Henry Rayman an 82 year old resident of N. E. 16th street is critically ill with little hope of recovery.

Henry Rayman N. E. 16Th Street

Colonel Ruppert In Critical Condition In New York

Colonel Jacob Ruppert 71, owner of the Yankees, remained gravely ill at his Fifth Avenue home after slipping into a coma overnight. Family noted a brief revival but warned the end could be near.

New York Jacob Ruppert Yankees Fifth Avenue

The Mary British Trans Atr Liner Refrigeration Claim

A fragment notes the liner The Mary British Trans Atr has 60 cubic feet of refrigerating space.

Two Daviess Miners Hurt In Cannelburg Accident

Two Daviess County miners were seriously injured in a slate fall at the Enkoff mine near Cannelburg. Maurice Newton of Montgomery was semi conscious with a fractured collar bone a possible skull tire and internal chest and neck injuries while another miner sustained a left leg fracture and back injuries. Carl Erkoff, owner, was in the room as the accident occurred and fellow workers moved the slate before transporting the men to hospital. The Enkoff mine is owned and operated by Carl and Len Enkoff, located about a mile south of town.

Maurice Newton Montgomery Newton Enkoff Carl Erkoff Alf Clements

Portland Attorney to Get McNutt Joe

Salem Oregon January 11 William D Bennett Portland attorney and former state legislator said he had been advised he would be appointed U S High Commissioner to the Philippines on a temporary basis He will replace Paul V McNutt who is running for president in 1940 Bennett said he would take the post during McNutts absence for about seven weeks from Manila on a diplomatic tour He plans to leave Portland February 10.

Salem Ore William D. Bennett Portland U. S The Pilippines Paul V. McNutt Bennett

Sharecroppers Making Homes Along Roads

Sikeston Missouri January 11 100 miles of southeast Missouri highways see hundreds of sharecropper families set up temporary camps beside Routes 60 and 61 in protest against evictions. The camps are organized by the Tenant Farmers Union affiliated with the CIO. Secretary M L Mitchell said landowners are driving families off farms to lower their status and push casual day laborers into farming in the cotton belt.

Sikeston Missouri Tenant Farmers Union C.lo M. L. Mitchell New York C.L.O

John Bowman Made Captain in State Dept

Fragmentary account notes John Bowman appointed captain within a state department. Text references a fan area, an enforcement group, and a cooling mobile unit needing belt maintenance. Unclear details, uncertain names, and potential OCR errors hinder full reconstruction.

John Bowman State Dept

Hospital Notes Report Aerial Admissions And Procedures

Patients listed with admissions and surgeries include Mrs Mary Klem and Mr Anthony id admitted for treatment J Asa L Jones admitted yesterday for treatment George B Robeton underwent major operation Kvester Freyberger submitted to another procedure Mrs Lawrence Sawyer had a minor operation Ruth Abel Shoals underwent a major operation.

Mary Klem S. Anthony J . Jasa L. Jomes Ut Ra George B. Robeton Weatere Kvester Freyberger Lawrence Sawyer Mitcht Sao Ruth Abel Shoals

Surprised plea in gem smuggling case shocks federal court

In New York on January 11 Albert tied smuggler to 129 pleading guilty in a reprisal move. A diplomat and radio comic were linked to a separate indictment as co defendants in a live charge. others had pleaded not guilty.

New York Albert Jacknny Chaperau Georges Lowe J

Farm home near Wheatland destroyed by fire

Sparks from a defective flu ed a fire that destroyed the home in Wheatland Indiana. Eas Hollingsworth of the Leo district reported the blaze about noon yesterday. No further details available.

Wheatland Ind I Eas Hollingsworth Leo

Widow of Dodge Assured Fortune in Ontario Case

Mrs. Annie Laurine Dodge widow of Daniel G. Dodge, once a $15 weekly operator, wins a widow’s share of a motor for tune as a settlement sets values at million to 8 million before taxes. The case hinges on the Daniel Dodge will and a prenuptial to determine the estate’s size and distributive share. Dodge died after a dynamite accident on a summer lodge trip, leaving a contested fortune and a 250000 prearranged amount.

Pontiac, Mich Annie Laurine Dodge Gore Bay Ont Daniel G. Dodge Daniel Dodge

Hungarians to Defend Border After Czech Incursions

Budapest reports two battalions of armed ex servicemen deployed to Munkacs to support border guards after alleged Czech attempts to breach the Hungarian Ruthenian frontier. Hungary warned Prague that counter measures would follow if border crossings recur. The note was delivered to the Czech minister in Budapest. A separate item notes a Chinese army imposing a thrift rule requiring 10 percent of pay be saved.

Budapest INS Munkacs Hungary

Youths Bodies Found in Lake James

Angolan authorities recovered two youthful bodies from Lake James near Pokagon State Park after a fishing camp accident. Temperatures and radar data prompted search efforts. authorities are investigating the circumstances of the deaths and identifying the victims.

Angola Ind Pokagon State Park Cod Lake James

Schricker backs move to probe Indiana school books

Indiana Senate approved a bipartisan inquiry into the adoption of state text books at the urging of Gov. Henry F. Schricker. The plan, supported by Democrats and Republicans, would form a three Democrat and three Republican special committee to investigate the text book process after Schricker called it the worst racket next to liquor.

Indianapolis INS Henry F. Schricker Senate Indiana Schricker Education Committee Lane

False alarm from Box 34 reported downtown

Firemen were called at 1 30 this morning to West Walnut and Lith street where a false alarm from Box 34 was turned in by an unknown person.

West Walnut and Lith Street Perso

Probing Public Opinion on WPA Policy in 1930s

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a political clash over Roosevelt's WPA relief program. Mentions a Democratic opposition, a reshaped Republican stance, and a probe into the agency's spending and agentry realities. Limited readable names and figures suggest broader debate over $15,000,000 and $875 million allocations.

Washington Jar Roosevelt

Senate approves Pope appointment in surprise vote

Senate approves Pope appointment amid brief debate. Details unclear from brief OCR note indicating names and timing are uncertain.

Senate

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