21 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1941
Page
1
Knight, sergeant at the Vincennes substation, U S Army, invites qualified applicants for air corps work. Requirements include a high rate or journeyman rating in a mechanical trade, ages 18 to 36, must be single, with no day release needed. Contact Sgt Knight at the Vincennes post office building.
The Daviess County Christian Men's Fellowship League elected a new president and approved a weekly radio program to air Sundays on Vin cennes station WAOYV. About 100 men attended last night’s meeting, praised as one of the finest held to date.
The will of Mrs Laura Cunningham of Washington filed for probate names Joseph F Cunningham as executor. It leaves her estate to her husband during his life then to two sons B and Frank W Cunningham, with a $500 trust for granddaughter Patricia Ann Cunningham.
Fifty more questionnaires were mailed by the Daviess County selective service board to prepare draftees for February and March inductions. The state report shows eight of January's quota of twenty were rejected for various reasons including James P. Crane Charlies a Robi G Peek Roy C Nolan Ralph P Drew Paul J Clements Thos A Cassidy and others.
Indiana State Teacher's College offers an extension course in Psychology of Adolescence at Washington High School. The class meets from 6 to p.m. next Thursday and will continue on its regular schedule thereafter.
Two omissions were identified in the publication of the annual Steele township trustee's report. The findings outline missing entries and disclosed gaps in the financial and governance sections. Authorities urged a review and corrective release to ensure transparency and completeness of township records.
Plainville Indiana notes funeral services for Mrs. Thelda rt who died yesterday will be held at 1 30 p m Wednesday at the Plainville Brethren church.
Fragmentary OCR note reports three functions in the United somewhere. Details and context are unreadable. No clear individuals or organizations can be identified from the text. Further readable content needed for a solid summary.
Joseph Kennedy told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Britain may threaten U S entry into war over aiding merchant convoys. He warned supplying convoys could force the United States into conflict with Germany and risk flagging honor and prestige. Kennedy noted some British officials fear U S entry would be detrimental and that the State Department should investigate.
Scouts in Washington plan a Saturday sale of 10 cent buttons to aid sufferers of a widespread paralysis. The effort aims to add to a national drive of dimes to combat the dreadful disease crippling thousands across the United States.
Fragmentary weather note reports SE winds at 8 miles per hour and overcast skies with a forecast for noon today and a low around twenty one. The text is incomplete but indicates a chilly, cloudy day with light breeze.
A brief hospital note records John Robert Laborce, husband of Me 1403 Wes, undergoing a minor operation. Details are sparse in the fragment, with personal addresses partially legible and the patient’s name clearly identified.
W Thompson, age 80, longtime resident of Freetown, Indiana, died this morning. He is survived by children Dan of Danvers, Wash and Dave of Begmots Indianapolis, with other relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A Madison farm session is scheduled for Thursday at the institute. Details are unclear due to abbreviated OCR text but the event appears to be a public or organizational gathering related to agricultural topics in Madison.
In Raglesville Indiana Rev Miss Bessie Frady a 50 year old United Brethren pastor serves 16 years at the village church. She acts as shepherd and nurse to residents, aiding ill neighbors and children during epidemics while conducting services and Sunday school each week. Her multi facet ministry earns high regard from locals who see her as indispensable to the community.
Final plans for the Washing Community Association annual meeting were outlined at a Monday night session at city hall. The event, Thursday January 30 at 6 30 pm, will be at St Marys School with dinner, a short musical program, and an address by RP Deering of Oakland. Members will elect officers for 1041 and a housing survey report was presented.
A senate notice reports the appointment of Van Nuys as chairman of the judiciary committee. The Washington dispatch notes the date of January 23 to 24 and mentions the gested government context, reflecting the routine reshuffle.
Mrs Mary Ford of Washington dies after brief illness. Born in Indiana to Patrick and Mary Donnelly, she attended St Simon's schools and was active in St Boniface Church Altar Society and the GAR. Survived by A T Dreyer Indianapolis, W C Ford Los Angeles, C Vinson Pittsburgh, Ford of Washington, and Nell Ford. Funeral at Saintion Mortuary with viewing.
City health officials urged residents to curb pet dog movements and keep pets confined for three weeks. A statement by Ac a Burress called for a quarantine and police collaboration to monitor animals after several weeks of rising rabies concerns.
The report notes British, American, and German exchanges as Churchill rejects fuller war aims while Tobruk prepares for a major offensive and Bevin calls wartime production. Mussolini and Hitler reportedly align on future steps as air raids intensify on the British Isles and Mediterranean, with Petain’s government protesting a seizure near Rio. Roosevelt pursues rearmament amid a claimed new Roosevelt doctrine in Congress, and Japan warns of grave national danger while seeking stronger defense.
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