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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1939

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Kiwanis Club Hears Former Congressman Arthur Greenwood

Arthur H Greenwood addressed the Washington Kiwanis Club on foreign relations lauding Cordell Hull. He argued against a US Japan war for years, praised Lima Peru Pan American results, and urged goodwill over police actions, noting world trade as peace. Cash awards were given for a recent decoration contest and Royal G Allison was named a club director.

Arthur H.greenwood Washington Kiwanis Club Greenwood Cordell Hull Japan Germany Italy Europe Russia China Lima Peru United States Hull Flavian E. Myers R. B. Fullerton Kiwanis Club Clem Fridrich D. C. Talliaferro Royal G. Allison Kiwanis Washington

Defense plan studied by officials

Officials study a new continental seaplane network using rivers lakes and waterways for three transcontinental routes. North route traces New York pour Ontario Erie to Chicago then Duluth and Idaho near the border. Central route links New York to San Francisco via the Great Lakes and Mississippi. New Orleans may become key terminal for U S Latin traffic, superseding Miami.

Nehingtoh A. Argely Ag New York Sei Lake ‘Ontario Lake Erie Cleveland Chicago Duluth Ahs San Francisco Nebraska New Ponte New Jan Rt Cheng Missippi Commission New Orleans U. S Latin America Miami

Fast Counting Charge Made in Indiana House

Indianapolis reports a partisan fight over a "fast counting" charge as Republicans push a resolution to compel Clarence A. Jackson to report on delinquent lists, property levies, and delinquent tax sales. The measure passed 52 to 46 amid a roll-call dispute. Democratic leader Edward H Stein questioned the tally. The Senate received seven new bills while the House sent ten.

Indianapolis House H. H. Evans New Castile G.O.P Clarence A. Jackson Hether Jackson Indiana James M. Knapp Edward H Stein Bloomfield Knapp Jack Pec Senate

Roosevelt asks for emergency defense funds in historic peacetime budget

The report notes President Roosevelt urging Congress to approve a 525 million emergency appropriation and 1.6 billion total defense plan. It highlights airpower, preparedness, and the goal of a large peacetime defense budget to deter attacks, referencing past wartime spending and hopes for reduced future costs.

Titory Mae Roost

Farm Loan Group Elects Officers in Daviess County

The Daviess Co Farmers National Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting January 10 in Epsom. Thomas T. Wilson presided and discussed cooperative financing and Farm Bureau activity. Alfred T. Gootee was reelected director. All officials were reelected: Wilson president Wade vice president Madden secretary.

Daviess Co. Farmers National Farm Loan Association Epsom Thomas T. Wilson Farm Bureau United States Alfred T. Gootee Association Thos. T. Wilson Bennie Wade M. T. Madden

Baptists Name Officers At First Baptist Church Meeting

At a church business meeting last night First Baptist named officers for the coming year. John McKay elected clerk, Arthur H. Greenwood trustee succeeding Ezra Mattingly and Arthur W. Allen treasurer. Deacons chosen were Arthur Harner Norwood Peek James B Allanan Millard Webber and Harry W. Creager for three year terms.

First Baptist Church John McKay Arthur H. Greenwood Ezra Mattingly Arthur W. Allen Arthur Harner Norwood Peek James B. Allanan Millard Webber Harry W. Creager

Sims Seeks Salary From 1933 Withheld Funds

John A. Sims, Daviess County assessor for eight years, filed suit in Daviess circuit court seeking 141.25 unpaid salary and delinquent interest on a school fund. He alleges county officers withheld funds in 1933 from property later deeded to others, asserting the property was not his.

John A. Sims Daviess Mort Sims

Classification talk on gas industry at Rotarians meeting

Rotarians heard a talk on the gas industry by Martin Ross manager of the local gas company at the Elks home. Guests included S. V. O Leaie of Vincennes district manager of Hoosier Gas F. J. Huffman of Evansville Indiana Bell Tele Company and Dr. R. L. Kleindorfer of Evansville.

Martin Ross Elks Home V. O'Leaie Vincennes Hoosier Gas Ae F. J. Huffman Evile Indiana Bell Tele Company R. L. Kleindorfer Evansville

Red fox season closed in Daviess County January 15

Game Warden Elmer Wiltrout announced a closed season on red foxes after January 15 in Daviess County. All drives must target grey foxes post date. A recent drive captured three red foxes. officials report many grey foxes remain in the area.

Elmer Wiltrout Daviess County Kame

Three Games At Gym Tomorrow In Local Schedule

Three basketball games are set for Friday night at the community gym. The Bedford and Washington junior high teams meet at 6 p.m. The two schools junior varsity teams clash an hour later, and around 7 p.m. the varsity squads of Bedford and Washington will play.

Community Gymnasium Bedford and Washington God and

Harrison Farm Bureau Meeting Plans at Glendale School

The Harrison township Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Friday night at the Glendale school house. After business, attendees will enjoy music and a short one act play Detour Ahead. A two place glider towed by a balloon is reported to reach 100 miles per hour.

Harrison Township Farm Bureau Glendale

Chamberlain and Mussolini Meet Again in Rome

In Rome on January 12 1941 British Prime Minister Chamberlain and Italian leader Mussolini pursued a peace preserving accord. They were joined by Viscount Halifax and Earl of Perth as they visited sites including the Piazza Del Pantheon and Piazza Venezia, meeting cabinet members, royal household, and military officers.

Rome Mier Mussolini Chamberlain Piazza del Panth Viscount Halifax Earl of Perth Italy Lord Perth Lord Halifax Count Ciano Piaza Berlain Piazza Venezia Air Force

Asa L Jones dies after weeklong pneumonia

Loogootee mourns Asa L Jones 60 after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born July 14 1878 to Jabez and Lucinda Jones, he married Cora Clutts in 1896 and leaves many survivors including children Nicholas Stark Detroit and Leland Wildman among others, plus ten grandchildren. Funeral plans were pending at Norris Funeral Home.

Asa L. Jones Jones Daviess County Hospital Patay Jabez Lucinda Clare) Jones Cora Clutts Nicholas Stark Detroit Leland Wildman Charles Jones Densi! Jones Kenneth Jones Oral Jones Reed Jones Russell Jones Pil Loogootee Victor Hunter Mitchell Emma May Arnold Jones Wa Gton Baltimore Ottis Jones Indianapolis Jacob Butcher Oscar Mi Marshall Jones J Jones Gravwille Jones Arthur Jones Norris Funeral Home Are

Loogootee Bank Elects Officers

Loogootee Ind Jan 12 Stock holders of the Union Bank met Jan 10 and re elected all officers and directors for another year J J Hoffman is president Dr J W Strange vice president John terher cashier and Dr B A Aerman Wm E Gough Charles J Hoff Reynolds and Wm R as directors Bookkeepers Frank and Esther Grannan and Donald Bullock were retained The Italian seaplane that set a speed record of 440 mph cost more than 1 000 000 today it is a plane that could exceed 500 mph and could be for 60 000

Loogootee Ind Union Bank J. J. Hoffman J. W. Strange John Ther B. A. Aerman Wm. E. Gough Charles J. Hoff Ww. A Reynolds Wm. R Frank Esther Grannan Donald Bullock

Cattle Hustling By Truck Reported At Local Pasture

A garbled county report cites cattle hustling by truck near a pasture gate on a county road. Sheriff Dunbar investigated the open pasture gate and noted four red objects as part of the incident, with unclear details about the peaches and location.

Hern Red Orest Dunbar Kéd Pena

Elks Plan Improvements at Local Hall

The Washington Elks lodge awarded a contract yesterday afternoon to a local contractor for improvements to the first floor of the lodge building at Fifth and Main streets. Work to start soon and be completed as quickly as possible. The low bidder, William F. local car, tractor, and carpenter, received the contract for wiring, lighting, redecorations, and related tasks on the first floor.

Native of This City Hogan Reunites Mother and Son

Shelbyville Indiana January 12 A local paper reports Mrs asbie Hogan was reunited with a son she had not seen. The piece centers on the emotional meeting in the city and highlights shared family ties rekindled after years apart.

Shelbyville Ind Asbie Hogan Hogan Remein

A H Greenwood Named Officer In Local Post Rotation

A H Greenwood is named officer amid a civic ceremony involving Citizens Loan and Trust directors Blanché Fea and Margaret Rafferty. The event appears to be staged by the local bank to fill a leadership position, with other attendees noted as stand-ins or inspectors.

Peneneey Sterne Citizens Loan & Trust Acretary Blanché Feasons Margaret Rafferty

Hospital notes and aviation record amid brief surgeries

Miss Mary Hamm of Montgomery had a major operation this morning. Howard Miley of Petersburg RFC 2 underwent a minor operation today. Colonel Mario Pezzi of Italy recently set a new altitude record for heavier than air craft at 56 017 feet above sea level.

Mary Hamm Montgomery Howard Miley Petersburg Mario Pezzi Italy

Sub-Committee Approves Nomination for Associate Justice

The sub committee expedited the process after rapid testimony and quick approval of the nomination. The committee’s report recommends confirmation by the senate and moves to the full judiciary committee for immediate action.

Ashington Jen INS Frankfurter Ne Apo Senate Veel

Murphy to Appear Before Committee

Washington January 12 Army General Frank Murphy will appear tomorrow before a jury eye in public session of the sub committee as more senators felt the committee had acted too hastily for confirmation.

Washington INS Frank Murphy Thi Murphy Mamittee Hasti

Daviess Martin Rural Education Corp Holds Shoals Meeting

An all day meeting is set for Saturday at the Shoals public library to discuss obtaining grants for right of way and line construction in Martin County. Members urged to attend to secure aid for families, with Jamie Dwyer and T A Shirley from the engineering staff assisting in the Martin County area next week.

Daviess-Martin Rural Eification Corporation Shoals Martin Y Jill le Dw Jamie Dwyer T. A. Shirley Martin County

George Hicks Returns Home After Hospital Stay

George Hicks of West Washington, a Democrat carrier boy, was taken from the hospital to his home this afternoon. He is recovering from a recent operation.

George Hicks West Washington

Jenner Poisoning Reported as Ptomaine Incident

Indianapolis January 12 Senn y William E Jenner of Indianapolis suffered ptomaine poisoning after unspecified exposure. The incident involves a brief account of illness and potential foodborne causes with limited details available from the clipped report.

Jenner

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