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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1939

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Epsom Salts Beat Elnora In Wa bash Valley Semi

Lyons Ind Jan 21 The Epsom Salts defeated the Elnora Owls 48 to 33 in a Wa bash Valley tournament semi final. The Salts led 10-8 after the first quarter 19-17 at halftime and 32-23 at the end. The win sends Epsom to the tournament final with the winner advancing to Terre Haute for the finals next weekend.

Lyons Ind Epsom Salts Elnora Owls Salts Terre Haute Salty

Midgets and Lions Clash Tonight For Tourney Title

Plainville Fightin Midgets meet Loogootee Lions in Montgomery sectional final tonight at 8 for a valley tournament title. Lions beat Alfordsville 33 16, Plainville topped Shoals 33 19 in semi finals as fans expect a crowded Montgomery gym for the decisive clash.

Terre Haute Lions Montgomery Alfordaville Reeve Township Loogootee Alfordsville Jones Gardiner Brothers Goatee Lythgoe Fuhrman Brown Fegan Gabhart Plaingileld The Shoals Jug Plainville Shoals Clark Sherrick

Mike Fisher Services Today at Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for William Neal Fisher known as Mike Fisher were held at 1 30 PM at the Presbyterian church with Rev George C Hitchcock and Rev Chas Zapp officiating. Burial followed at Mauch cemetery near Owensville. Washington Masonic lodge attended in a body and Owensville lodge conducted grave services. Pallbearers were R E Wilson W I Vance Frank Moore Clarence Moore Arthur Moore and Paul Moore.

Wm. Neal Mike” Fisher Presbyterian Church George C. Hitchcock Chas. Zapp Mauch Cemetery Owensville Washington Masonic Lodge Pallbear‘ie R. E. Wilson W. I Vance Frank Moore Clarence Moore Arthur Moore Paul

Will of Mary Ellen Grube Filed for Probate in Daviess Court

The will dated August 19, 1931, filed in the Daviess circuit court probate office, provides $200 to son Curtis for advances with the remainder divided among children John, Harry, Itis, Charles Grube, Catherine Schenkel, and Ethel Kreis. executor Curtis named. witnesses Fred Dobibyn and R. C. Carttr.

Mary Ellen Grube Daviess Circuit Court

Pilot Lost Race With Death

Preliminary reports of the Civil Aeronautics Authority indicate that Pilot C. B. Chamberlain was making a desperate effort to return his disabled transport plane to the Miles City airport when it crashed two miles short of the goal, killing him and three others.

Civil Aeronautics Authority C. B. Chamberlain Miles City Mont

Reitz Looms Again Adds SIAC Laurel On Hilltop

Evansville Indiana January 214 Coach Tom Rea guided Reitz to another victory over Washington Hatchets on the Hilltop. Reitz’s offense and tenacity secured a sixth branch of the SIAC crown as Mangin and von Mangin led the scoring.

Evansville Tom Rea SIAC Washington Reitz Art von Mangin

Oliver Robinson Writings Accepted By Journal

Vincennes Ind Jan 21 An article by Oliver Robinson of the English department at Vincennes University has been accepted by the Junior College Journal. The piece outlines the program at the local university and notes prior Robinson items in 1938 and 1939 issues on night courses and the university dramatic club.

Vincennes Ind Oliver Robinson Vincennes University Junior College Journal Lag University Robinson University Dramatic Club

Fr ancis Levere a 23 laborer of Westphalia

Francis Levere a 23 a laborer of Westphalia is named in a short notice with family details including son John W and Loretta daughter of Andrew Je Stoner. The fragmentary text lists names and places, indicating a civil or legal notice context in Plainville.

Francis Levere A Westphalia Johhn W Loretta, Day Stoner Plainville Andrew Je

Economy Plea Fails to Gain Lower Budget in Indiana

Indianapolis January 21 The budget committee led by Edward P Brennan says a larger biennial appropriation than the 1937 80 million is needed to run state government for the next period. Speaker James Knapp warns that 1.9 million dollars in bills are before the House already, with many local and statewide funding items slated for action.

Phillips J. Peck N. S Indianapolis Ind INS Edward P. Brennan State Board of Accounts Brennan General Assembly James Knapp House of Representatives Knapp Assembly Indiana App House Senate Hous Conference of Judges Judicial’ Department of Government State Milk Control Board

Freshmen Tournament Set for Daviess Ma County Schools

Freshmen basketball teams from seven Daviess and Ma county high schools will clash next week in a tournament at the Odon gymnasium. Three games Monday, two Tuesday, and finals the following Monday seed the schedule. Officials: Ed Toon Burns City and Claude Dant Epsom.

Daviess Ma County Odon Ed Toon Burns City Claude Dant Epsom Loogootee Palmnville Washington

Past lives of pair checked in Romig murder case

Indianapolis January 21. The past lives of Mrs Carrie Selah Romig 55 and her 28 year old husband Harold Daniel Romig were probed as detectives pursue a murder case. Evidence indicates Romig money played a role in their lives and the will valued at about 40000 left nearly a third to the husband. Attor ney filed to probate Mrs Romig's will in county probate court and a sister Effie Tucker of Shelbyville received 1000 and jewelry. other heirs include Alma Wernert and niece Mrs Jane Nelson Muhiman.

Indianapolis INS Carrie Sélah Romig Harold Daniel Romig Romig All Fortune Erik Romi Attor Effie Tucker Shelbyville M Mig Jewly Rte Alma’ Wernert Jane Nelson. Muhiman

Hitler Tightens Grip On German Finance And Military Drive

Berlin reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler consolidates power, including removal of Dr. Hjalmar from the central bank presidency, signaling intensified military preparedness and a bold diplomatic push toward German domination as outlined in his book My Struggle.

Berlin INS Third Reich Adolf Hitler Hjalmar Germany

Barr Farm Bureau Meeting Wednesday at Montgomery High

Barr Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting Wednesday night January 25 at 7 30 in the Montgomery High School building. An entertainment program and refreshments will be provided and all township residents are urged to attend.

Barr Farm Bureau Meeting Barr Township Farmreau Mongomery High School

Hospital notes record routine surgeries and admissions

A hospital report notes Raymond Martin ofville RFD 1 underwent a major operation last night. Salmon Pad RFD 3 was admitted for treatment this morning.

Raymond Martin Ville Salmon Pad

Grease Fire Causes Minor Damage on West First Street

Firemen were called to West First and Sycamore streets about 4 45 o clock yesterday afternoon where burning grease had caused minor damage.

West First Sycamore Streets

Charles Ennis Slugged At Home In Purse Robbery

Charles Ennis 23 of N West 9th street told police two unknown men knocked asking for Robinson street then slugged him at his home about 11 45 pm. They dragged him outside, rifled his pocket purse of 13 dollars, and fled as his mother and brother arrived. Police have only a vague description and found no suspects after a community search.

Charles Ennis W. 9Th Street Ennis Robinson Street Oal

Senate considers 725 million relief budget amid deficit clash

In Washington on January 21 the Senate appropriations committee weighed a 725 million relief appropriation deficit plan. The bill faces a tough path to passage as members debate economizing and the broader 875 million fund. Adams, Democrat of Cole, urged a balance of cutting waste and aiding recovery. A party bloc of Republicans and old-line Democrats prepared for a fierce administration push.

Wwton House Senate Appropriations Tastain Brogpens Appropriations Committee Adams Econgn Oiden Democrats Corre Ence

Washington Extension Service to Open February 1

L. K. Obdyke visited Washington to arrange the Washington Extension Service set to operate nationwide. The facility will be in the Peoples National Bank building with a staff preparing candidates for civil service exams for city, county, state, and federal jobs through correspondence. The venture aims to expand once a suitable location is secured.

L. K. Obdyke Washington Washington Extension Service Peoples National Bank Obdyke

Strawberry tree Lycium arbutus unedo noted

A historical note identifies the plant as the strawberry tree scientifically named Arbutus unedo. The entry provides a concise botanical identifier, linking common fruiting tree to its taxonomic name.

Compulsory Training of CCC Urged by Congress

Washington reports Int Chairman Andrew May of the House military affairs committee announced a draft bill proposing compulsory military training for 300000 CCC youths as part of the rearmament program. The measure would require CCC enrollees to receive two hours of training weekly. The plan aligns with broader military expansion efforts and directs focus toward naval and Pacific theater readiness.

Washington Andrew May House Military Affairs Committee C. C A. K Ea Ey

Tyra Palm and the Most Useful Plant in Ad SF

Tyra Palm is noted as the most useful plant in a concise local piece. The text mentions a plant used in advertising context in San Francisco but provides few concrete details or events beyond naming the plant.

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