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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

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Bedford Hatchets Defeat Stone Cutters 32 to 22 in Upset

About 2,000 fans watched the Bedford Hatchets overpower the Stone Cutters 32 to 22 in a fast game. The Hatchets led 31 to 16 late and benefited from strong shooting options and solid defense. Ray led Bedford scoring with three field goals while Mangin and Dunbar added four apiece. The Bedford Seconds edged Bedford Seconds 12 to 11 in the earlier game.

Hatchets Bedford Stone Cutters Bedford Mangin Dunbar Arnold Ete Day Sloane Bruner J. Klier Ray Robertson Kern Hatchet Cutters Fontinde§ JT Tittle Hatchets Grove Crane Fred Wyatt

Hutchens Victory Highlights Kiwanis Trophy Event

In a local Kiwanis Trophy event, Washit tops a competition with top honors and notable attendance. Old-time leaders Riester and Lyendcall guided participants as yell leaders. The gathering showcased community activity, though some text is garbled.

Three Roosevelt picks to be approved by Senate

Washington January 14 Ins says the three men chosen by President Roosevelt for cabinet posts and a Supreme Court vacancy were marked for early senate approval. Senate committees scrutinized their fitness this week and all three appeared to meet the standards required for their new jobs.

Washington INS Rosevelt Supreme Court Senate

Alarmist Rumors Sweep Europe Amid War Scare

London and Paris faced a wave of unverified reports claiming troop movements and ultimatums that unsettled markets and prompted official reassurances. Rumors suggested Hitler massing troops at the Dutch frontier and Mussolini planning to demand France’s terms, with talk of war by spring.

London Anson Welles United States Europe Paris Adolph ‘Hitler Muscalini France Tunisia

Funeral for Carter Hyatt in Washington Sunday

Funeral services for Carter Hyatt 55 Was township trustee who died yesterday afternoon at home 307 East Walnut Street will be Sunday at the Presbyterian with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Hyatt long known in the community remained at Gill Funeral Chapel until the hour of the service. He had been ill the past several weeks and was improving before a final collapse. Born in Epsom July 11 he was a son of and Florence Hyatt and spent most of his life near Washington. He was a member of Western Star Lodge Chapter and Knights of Pythia. He was married to a city resident. survived by two brothers and two sisters all of Washington. A card board of county officials was expected to attend the service.

Carter Hyatt East Walnut Presbyterian Oak Grove Mr. Hyatt Gil Hyatt Epsom Florence Carter) Hyatt Washington

Plainville Group Plans Night Meeting at Home

The Plainville Group will hold a called meeting by night on January 18 at 7 o clock at the home of S. Details reference The Plainville Cemetery and aviation interests.

Plainville

Magenheimer Announces Power Day For Farmers

Magenheimer, manager of the McCormick Deering Store, announces an entertainment day for farmers and their wives on Tuesday January 17 at 9:30 am with lunch at noon. A power day meeting aims to attract both men and women to the event at his business.

England seeks precise note on Japan’s China policy

Tokyo January 14 British Ambassador Sir Robert Cragie delivered a note to Japan’s foreign office asking for a precise interpretation of Nippon’s aims in China amid talk of a new Asia order. London reaffirms nine power pact open door principles but refuses unilateral treaty changes while open to constructive suggestions.

Tokio INS Robert Cragie Nippon China Arita Asia London Britain

Surety Companies Pay Floyd County Shortage Relief

Floyd County Indiana reduced its treasury shortfall from 128 417 to 97 773 as bond checks totaling 15 644 were handed to Treasurer Arthur W Holtz. The payment covered bonds of former treasurer Frank A Hoppenson by Standard Surety and Casualty Company of New York. One 15 000 check covered the county bond term and 644 paid the city account shortfall. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company previously paid 15 000 on Hoppenson’s first term. Suit remains in Floyd Circuit Court against Maryland Casualty Company to recover 18 474 60 on bonds of Robert A Leist whose death interrupted discovery of the shortage.

New Albany Ind Floyd County Arthur W. Holtz Frank A. Hoppenson Standard Surety and Casualty Company of New York Hoppenson United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Hoppenton Floyd Maryland Casualty Company Robert A. Leist

Holland Girl Taken by Death in Roadside Accident

A seven year old Holland girl died after running into a car on Road 57 near her home. The body was taken for burial, funeral arrangements incomplete. The family had suffered prior misfortunes including injuries to siblings and parent eye injury from a blown tire repair. Survivors include twin sister Anna, Lou, the parents Mr and Mrs Holland, and several siblings.

É Holland Petersburg F Sue Bby Anna Lou Rank Hollandand Aters Smodel Wilms Frank Wiliam Robert

Smuggling Plea Deferred in Federal Court

In New York on January date, George Burns and Albert N. Chapergu faced federal court proceedings. Burns expected to be sentenced, while Chapergu pleaded guilty to smuggling and had the sentencing continued to a later date.

New York George Burns Ta ‘Io Kert Albert N. Chapergu

Brother of Local Resident Dies in Tragic Event

A local resident mourns after the death of her brother amid a confusing report listing names and places. The notice provides sparse details but confirms a fatal incident affecting a family tied to the community.

Eight Held for Check Thefts by Postal Gang

Sioux City January 14 Eight men were held by federal authorities for allegedly following mailmen and collecting checks left in mail boxes. Sheriff William Tice said the gang stole checks from rooming houses and rural route mail boxes, forging signatures to cash about $1 500.

Sioux City INS Sam William Tice

Six deaths in Indiana from heavy snowstorm reported

Indiana toll rises as treacherous ice coats roads. State police say three inches fell in the south and about an inch in the north. Deaths include Ora Wiley, 60, near Albana, and Ira Brown, Harold Keene, and others in vehicle crashes or cold-related incidents. Weather officials warn of continuing frigid conditions and drivers urged to stay off the roads.

Indianapolis Indi Indiana J. Armington State Polic Ion Employes Ora Wiley Albana Wabash County Emilio Peter Alba Detroit Mich Minsuaka Crawfordsville Ira Brown Harold Keene Robert Hendricks Red Star East Ducts Company Hartford City Squire Veateh

First Time Congress Slashes Roosevelt Relief Request

The text notes Congress may refuse to fund the full relief request of President Roosevelt, marking a historic shift. It cites Senate Appropriations Committee led by Senator Adams and House action pending Monday, with Adams aligning to Roosevelt's annual message and the spring relief plan.

House Roosevelt Congress Rabsey White House Senate Adams Colorado

Congress to Study Plans for Vast Army Air Program

Jan 14 report says President Abbesveltie favors a large production program of air power. Leaders in national defense push for study and hearings by the House Military Committee with Secretary Woodring and General Malin Craig to testify, amid fears of obsolete military facilities and equipment.

Washi Abbesveltie Army Navy Woodring Malin ‘Craig Clef Army Staff House Military Committee

G Men Question Alcatraz Inmate Survivors Probe

San Francisco, Jan 14. Federal agents and prison officials questioned four survivors of Allied prisoner escapes as they inquiry why Alcatraz cell blocks are not escape proof. Three convicts were set for transfer while a fourth man remained in guarded condition after a gunfight.

San Francisco Alcatraz Ehot Grind Convic G . Barker T . Be

Farm Wife Gored to Death by Bull in Field

A farm wife was killed after being gored by a bull on a rural property. The husband and another man survived injuries. Police and local authorities investigated the fatal incident as a rural line-of-duty accident.

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