Arthur Evans Sentenced to Prison in Incest Case
Arthur Evans, 46, living near Odon, pleaded guilty in Davie city circuit court yesterday afternoon to incest. Judge Frank E. Gilkison sentenced him to two to 21 years in state prison after evidence showed illicit relations with a 20 year old daughter. Evans was father of 11 children and had two prior court appearances for intoxication and driving while intoxicated.
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Arthur Evans
Odon
Daviess
Frank E. Gilkison
Evans
Plainville Bank Elects Officers
The Farmers State Bank of Pulse in annual session elected officers and directors for the coming year. Directors include Frank Morgan, Charles England, O. B. England, Frank Goshorn, John A. Hinkle, W. Lyle Witsman, and E. S. Hartline. Officers: E. Hartine president, John A. Hinkle vice president, W. Lyle Witsman cashier, Harvey T. Walls assistant cashier.
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Farmers State Bank of Pulse
Frank Morgan
Charles England
O. B. England
Frank Goshorn
John A. Hinkle
W. Lyle Witsman
E. S.haratine
E. §. Harstine
Harvey T. Walls
Two Men Sentenced for Corn Thefts in Local Case
Clyde Leonard and James Martin received reformatory terms from Judge Frank E. Gilligan after pleading guilty to grand larceny. They admitted stealing four truckloads of corn a load of coal and two truck tires, tying together a multistage local theft spree.
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Clyde Leonard
James Martin
Frank E. Gilligan
Leonard
Martin
Independents Clash in Narrow Elnora Plainville Showdown
Wednesday night at Plainville gymnasium the Elnora Independents meet Plainville Independents in a closely contested game. A prior meeting at Elnora saw the Owl stars edge Plainville by one point. The prelim tomorrow features Elnora and Plainville grade school teams.
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Plainville Gymnasium
Elnora and Plainville Independents
Elnora
Owl Stars
Plainville
Private Wilson Subscribes to The Democrat
Private Jesse K. Wilson of Davie County in the 44th Reconnoitering Squadron at Albrook Field Canal Zone Panama has subscribed for The Democrat for the coming year and will be an interested reader during that period.
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Jesse K. Wilson
Daviess County
Albrook Field
Canal Zone
Panama
Democrat
Reports on sale from her garden
Miss Maria A Healy of 507 East Herron street reports in 1938 she sold flowers and vegetables from her work garden totaling 110 80 dollars, a gain over the previous year.
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Maria A. Healy
East Herron Street
William Herrin Injured After Manhole Accident
Local resident William Herrin received medical treatment after a fall into an open manhole yesterday. He was admitted to a nearby clinic for evaluation of non life threatening injuries and remains under observation.
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William Herrin
Daughter of Lee Betla Omitted in Fund Writeup
The name of the Daughter of Lee Betla was omitted today in the writeup concerning the fund for Tri Kapra. The organization cooperated with the K. C. T. C. and emenevoring a benefit for the fund.
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Lee Betla
Mik
Tri Kapra
K. Ct C
TECGION Meeting Postponed to January 24
The American Levi company meeting for tonight has been postponed until the next evening, January 24, postponing the scheduled discussion of TECGION matters and related agenda.
Jury Expected To Get Firemen's Case In Afternoon
In Greene circuit court Eld, Ind, the jury was to hear the final arguments over whether 13 former Washington firemen were lawfully dismissed. Plaintiffs contend the terminations violated Indiana tenure laws. defense argues dismissals followed a fixed service period ending January 1, 1935. Testimony by former mayor and others supported nonpolitical reasons. verdict anticipated this afternoon.
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Eld
Ind
Greene Circuit Court
Washington, i
Indiana
Thor
Nless
George S Pie
Iles Shanks
E. Chas. Bateman
Bateman
Pth
L. McPherson
Mr. Shanks
Ollie Treadway
Charles Liemasters
Wilsie W. Greenwood
Shanks
S. L. McPherson
Janary
Cit
Washington music contest halted by district redistricting confusion
A Washington music contest schedule remains unsettled due to district redistricting. No location or date has been finalized for the remaining class contests as schools assess the impact and prepare potential venues.
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Waton
Junior College Planned in Washington
Washington school officials consider a two year junior college program starting this year. Parker, superintendent, says five classes per term could run with existing staff, avoiding extra costs. The plan aims to serve older students and working youths without straining current facilities.
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Ior College
Parker
Twin Daughters Born After Theater Collapse Kill Count
A birth announcement notes Mrs Wilsie Browning’s twin daughters born yesterday. The Knickerbocker Theater collapse in New York City in 1922 killed 98 persons.
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Wilsie Browning
Fear Epsom
Knickercker Theater
New Zork City
Closed season for red foxes ends across southern counties
In Indianapolis on January 16, Virgil M. Simmons announced the two year open season for red foxes in 55 southern counties ended at midnight. The red fox is now protected from January 15 to November 15, with the northern counties remaining unprotected year round. The change aims to protect wildlife where the species is protected in the southern zone, while providing no protection in the northern zone.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Searson
Simerons
Free Cooking School by Mrs Gertrude Burbank at The Democrat
The Democrat announces a free cooking school for Washington area women to be led by Mrs Gertrude Burbank February 9 10 and 11 from 2 to 4 pm each day. Lectures cover home economy and cookery with live demonstrations of plain and fancy dishes. Attendees may stay after for discussion and samples plus gifts.
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the Democrat
Gertrude
Burbank
Washington
United States Aerial Force Regarded in Early War Plans
A Washington dispatch outlines the new American aerial force, stating it would equal the regular army in scope and retain independence within Congress. It mentions a potential budget and personnel figures as of June 30, 1940, signaling major reorganization and expansion plans for aviation strength.
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Hington
Roevelt
Amedan Air Force
Townsendold age pension push disrupts Indiana House
Hundreds of Townsend old age pension advocates invaded the Indiana General Assembly this morning. Speaker announced a 15 minute address by B J Brown as a Townsend leader. A pension bill proposing a 30 dollar monthly maximum and deductions was before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Indianapolis
INS
House of Representatives
Townsend Old Age Pension Clubs
Indiana General Assembly
House
Galeries
Wnij. J. Black
Anderson
Upeinapna
B. J. Brown
Indiana, Townsend Organization
Ways and Means
Seasion
Details of New York kidnapping case revealed by press
New Rochelle area resident linked to a kidnapping case reported across New York and Boston. Early details describe a fugitive trapped by authorities, with coverage noting the suspect’s criminal past and a burst of G men activity in Rochelle since February 24. The American newspaper cites the arrest timeline and mentions a severed headless boy as part of the ongoing story.
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New York
Boston
New Rochelle
Jack of All Trades
Rochelle
Hospital Report From Shoals Page Hidden Operation Notes
Fragmentary text lists names including Freema Shoals Mrs George I and twent amp i rs John Aga RFD 3 city with mentions of major operation and a morning update. Other lines reference Abi V, Wilma, Lawrence and My ahalir ta pune operation.
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Freema
Shoals
George I
John Aga
Abi
Wilma
Lawrence
Ahalir
Pune
Bitterly Debated Projects Revived in State Canal and Passamaquoddy
Washington January 17 President Roosevelt urged Congress to revive two large federal schemes the ship canal across Florida and the Passamaquoddy project in Maine both costly with estimates over 100 million dollars. The move risks triggering a major clash over funding and policy.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
Florida
Atlantic
Gulf
Britain Taking New Steps to Bay Codons
Fragmentary OCR text references Britain taking new steps to bay codons with mentions of stations in Lil ore and unclear context. No coherent names or facts extractable for a concrete summary.
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Britain
Civilians Killed in Spain Incident Reported
Civilians were killed in Spain amid reported violence. The brief note mentions Barcelona and a casualty estimate between 225 and an unspecified figure, indicating a disaster or attack context with uncertain totals.
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Spain
Senate leaders abandon hope on budget bill standoff
Senate leaders show dwindling confidence as debate over the $725,000 to $875,006 funding package stalls. Unclear timing. lawmakers warn of further delays amid partisan friction and procedural hurdles.
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Washington
Senate
Homer W.p.al
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