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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1925

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Purdue short course outlines three day program

The Purdue short course runs January 20 to 22 with sessions on feeding dairy cows breeding profitability and dairy stock care. Women attendees hear fashion planning and homemaking topics with multiple speakers at Grand Opera House and Christian Church basements. A banquet at Heeflogtat Church Basement closes the event.

Purdue Washington Grand E. A. Gannon éPlace—Vance Haw. Co Imp. Hoom H. W. Fitting Grand Opera House E. Ia Ganngn Vance Haw, Co. Imp Gannon Vance Haw Indiank E. Gannon Heefiogtat Church Place—Grandi Opera House Plice—Christian Church Place Grand Martin Place—Christian Church Opera House Miss Beadle Miss Beddle Christian Church Miss. Beadle Siim Jim Place

Indiana Schools Endorse Religious Education Time Plan

Hamlet Allen of Washington high school attended a four day conference on religious education at the Lincoln Hotel in Indianapolis. Leaders from state schools and churches approved a plan allowing public school heads to grant grade students 120 minutes weekly for religious instruction without counting against regular school work, open to Protestant Catholic or Jewish denominations.

J Hamlet Allen Washington High School East Wittrom Indianapolis Hotel Lincoln Crediis Indiana Allen

Chairman Ship Scrapped as Supreme Court Case Tops News

Republican from Sa County, George Coffin, filed to halt prohibition and block injunctions. The case centers on county court actions and a motion heard this Saturday in the state supreme court.

Républican of George Coffin Tarton County Diez

Department Calls Back Radio Broadcast Wavelength Orders

The department of commerce recalled orders to many radio broadcasting stations to alter their wave lengths effective tonight. Officials said further study of wave lengths and the algorithmic assignments to stations prompted the action.

Washington Department of Commerce

Rockne Denies USC Coaching Move in Chicago Stop

Knute Rockne, Notre Dame football coach, rejected reports he will quit to coach at the University of South Carolina. He said there is no truth in the rumor as he passed through Chicago en route from California to South Bend to resume athletic director duties.

Chicago Knute Rockne Notre Dame University of South Carolina Rockne California South Bend

Investigation of Typhoid Probe Nears Completion

Dr McKane director of the division of communicable disease in the star board of health is in Washington investigating the typhoid cases here. He expects to complete his work late this afternoon and publish a full record of the inquiry thereafter.

Dri Th. OW. McKane Division of The Star Board of Health Washington

Certificates For Veterans Grow In Washington And Daviess

The second batch of bonus certificates was delivered today to World War II veterans in Washington and Daviess counties after a mail arrival from the east. About 150 certificates were issued today, bringing total certificates to around 250. Average value ranges from 800 to 900 dollars with Delmar Norris’s certificate cited as the highest at 2,500 dollars after twenty years. Certificates cannot be cashed or pledged for two years, but their value increases to face value over time. A congressional bill would allow cashing or holding until they reach face value.

Washington and Daviess County Wail Delmar Norris Norris Congress

Rail line talks in Loogootee aim to trim trains No. 65 66

A conference led by C G Stevens of the B and O met in Loogootee to discuss eliminating accommodation trains from Vincennes to North Vernon with a morning run east and evening return. The plan would cut costs while preserving mail and local service, and a January 29 hearing was canceled. The meeting ended amicably with agreement to inform the Public Service Commission.

C. G. Stevens Illinois Division Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Loogaootee Stevens Vincennes Commercial Baltimora & Ohio Railroad Baltimora & Ohio Railroad Officials Called’ ‘Ap Ainformal Loogootee Eltizgarter Loogotee Washington Diby Thomas I. Adams W Ga John M. Gra Browning Cookustan Aves North Vernon Vincenns Indianapolis Public Service Commission Vincennes Ugar Brownin Frei Looogooteg Steves Supt Public Service Commisgion

Petting Cult Case Across Toledo Police Probe

Federal grand jury investigates a high school age party dubbed a petting cult in Toledo. Two 17 year olds and an 11 year old appeared in court on January 1 facing charges linked to a nude parade and a downtown apartment plan. Authorities say many students attended the alleged gathering.

Toledo Grand Juru Togo Itl Pian Toledo Street Cebus

Harry Kauffman Crowned Potato King at Purdue Show

Harry Hquitagn Goshen, Indiana, was named potato king of Indiana after his exhibit won a first prize at the annual state potato show. The judging occurred during the Purdue University agricultural conference.

Harry Kauffman Lafayette Harry Hquitagn Bol ‘Goshen Indiana Purdue University

Slemp To Quit as House Speaker Beltway Rumors Surface

Unclear text indicates Slemp may resign from the speakership and a plan to appoint a successor as of March 4. Everett Sundar or a named Indiana representative was mentioned as possible replacement after Slemp confirms or denies the report following talks with the president.

Basdom Washington. Com Coolidge Slemp Eithey Everett Sunder Indiana

Indiana Legislature Hears Bills Amid Proposals on Rates

The Indiana legislature convened with bills on state court appeals replacing federal routes for rate orders by the Public Service Commission. Other measures include real estate revaluation, food sale regulation, and admissions to state institutions. Committees sped up action as clerks logged nine house and twenty senate bills.

Indiatopolis Moss Herieice Ilo Tdiana Wits United States” District Court Commission Indiana Bell Telephone Company United States Supreme Court Indiana Senate Finance Committee Sec Ing House Claypool Senate English’s Hill Sun Tlotmes Tolay Rep Wright Imandolph Shirley Tev van Orman Leslie

Daviess Receives Share of State School Funds

Indianapolis data shows state superintendent Dr. N Sherwood announcing January apportionment of common school funds. Ninety two counties allocated a total of 2,808,272 pupils with a per pupil rate of 2 dollars. Daviess County shares 22,219.93 based on enumeration results.

Andianapolis N Sherwood Smmplelion Elekes Davies County

Fire destroys parts of Geyer and Settle home in early morning blaze

A morning fire at the Andrew Geyer property on Ease Bhird and Efton streets heavily damaged the Settle household, with H. M. Settle ill inside and his step-daughter Letta Cromwell among those home. Firefighters fought the flames from outside. a canary died from smoke. damage figure not yet estimated though some rooms escaped.

Andrew Geyer Efton H. M. Settle Settle Ee College Mr. Settle Letta Cromwell Settle D. Burress Ellen Moncrief Belle’s ‘Colege Settle Hom

Bridge meeting draws crowds to press for White River span

Northern counties and Sundbury Hinora join in a large barbecue at the White River site to urge a new bridge. County commissioners and officials from Daviess attend as they weigh final approval before day’s end. A free lunch attracts many as organizers target about 3090 attendees.

Cuntiess County Knox County White River Sundbury Hinora Board of Commissioners Daviess County L. W., Barber George A. Faith Will Shanks

Kellogg Approved for Secretary of State Post

In St Paul Minnesota January 15 the Minnesota legislature formally endorses President Coolidge's nomination of Frank Kellogg for secretary of state ahead of March. Kellogg's appointment is presented as a consensus choice by both legislative bodies and signals strong state support for the federal cabinet selection.

St. Paul Mino Minnesota Coolidge Frank Kellogg Stats Lafter March

Killing of Mother in California Report

A fragmented report notes the killing of a mother in California with unclear details. Names and dates are unreadable, but the brief mentions a Dorothy Tate and a reference to a suspect or event occurring that day. The text lacks coherent context or full identifiers.

Fragmented OCR Note on Local Transit Exchange

A garbled text fragment discusses a woman reader and a bus line transaction. It mentions paying someone and a service between two towns, with unclear names and places. The readable core implies a casual exchange about a souvenir and a transit fare, but specifics are obscured.

Unclear fragmentary notice from local paper

Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places without clear event. Reads as a jumble of personal names, roles, and stray phrases, lacking coherent action or date. The readable parts provide no discernible news item or outcome to summarize.

Marin Owner Faces Public Statement on Damage Claim

A Marin property owner released a public statement today addressing alleged damage claims. The note references the legal process and indicates ongoing dispute with the claimant.

Marin Ier Sa Lamage Ednate Niveatle Ter

Jett Outfit Set for Washington Visit Amid Mumps Game Delays

The Jefferson high school team Jett reportedly faces Washington in a prepared schedule with a nine o'clock start and a plan to travel via Mono Tbe rail line. Local organizers, including principal Fulkerson, arrange tickets and seating while Coddrosslians and Sprayatte trew discuss fees and the event’s potential delay and rescheduling.

Jett Fritz Grosshand Jefferson Lafayette Fulkerson Elana Washington Democrat Ware Coddrosslians Cliton Linton Anton Hdtel Tiara Jeti

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