Tragic Bus Scout Accident Claims Leslie Smiley 10
Leslie Smiley a 10 year old boy from Loogootee and Eaglesville died instantly today near Mitchell when he jumped from a moving truck as a group of Loogootee Boy Scouts rode toward Bedford. The driver Wallace Borders and accompanying men witnessed the tragedy. The body was returned to Loogootee after a Bedford deputy coroner held a brief inquiry. Burial is planned at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. Surviving are his father and three brothers. his mother had died two years prior.
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Leslie Smiley
Curtis Smiley
Loogootee
Eaglesville
Mitchell
Smiley
Bedford
Wallace Borders
Loogootec
firMtchell
Leslie
Loogwtee
Walnmat Hill
Odon
Aena
R. M. Smiley
Washington
Court Adjourns as April Term Continues
Proceeding continues in the April term with Judge Curl, of Purge, presiding. The court will hear the start of attorney arguments in the petition, and it is likely a union case will be rendered during the adjourned session.
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Curll
Purg
Fog Blanket Hinders Chicago Airport Operations
A dense fog over Chicago airport disrupted flight operations and forced ground crews to pursue emergency measures. Preparations were under way to lift a plane aloft with a microphone to guide flyers, while a rescue plan involved lowering a microphone to assist pilots amid the hazy conditions.
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Chicago
Crab Ty
City of
Alli
Park Enhancements Lift Up City Entertainment Venue
Work crews finish two rest rooms and two ornamental bridges in the great park. Tennis courts, croquet grounds, and playgrounds are upgraded, with new additions and improved lighting for evening events.
Schroeder To Be Questioned In High School Road Murder
Indianapolis July 1 Investigators questioned Harold Schroeder again after new evidence in the May 6 high school road murder case emerged. They traced his May 24 arrival in Indianapolis under the alias J H Flow and noted a hotel stay of four nights. Key questions focus on a charred unidentified male body found near Schroeder and items linked to Flow in a terminal station check room.
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Indianapolis
Harold Schroeder
George L. Winkler
Schroeder
Tnjqgnapolis
Fepissrad
JH. G. Flow
Fred Simon
Winkler
T’ Ation Terminal
Ale TWP Voters Vote on Road Projects
Voters in Ale Township are deciding on road improvements with estimated costs listed for each segment. Peek faces 5,197.70 dollars, Stuckey 4,114.22, Guy 85,000.89, and Flint 84,641.72.
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Stuckey
Guy
Flint
Prohibition Enforcement In New Hands
Washington on July 1 reports a shift in Prohibition enforcement as Amos W Woodsock of Maryland sworn in as director. The scene features New York Republican leaders criticizing local cooperation and the cabinet battle over three proposed enforcement bills under the Wickersham act. Attorney General Mitchell notes enforcement depends on local support amid crossfire between factions.
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Washington
Jinto
Characgist High
Amos, 'W. Woodsock
Maryland
Treasury
L Wman
New York
Ed Campbell
Charcter
Campbell
Arbus
Wickersham
Mitchell
Woodcock
Rney
Youngquist
Return Home After Auto Crash In Memphis
Mrs W Richards arrives from Memphis to tell of her daughter June Richards who was injured in a Memphis auto crash last Saturday. June has a badly broken arm and a fractured collar bone and is expected to stay about ten days at Joseph's hospital. The accident involved five girls riding in a car that overturned twice.
Three Firms File Answers in Radio Trust Suit
Wilmington July three defendants American Telephone and Telegraph Western Electric and General Motors Corporation filed their answers to the government denial of the alleged radio trust. They deny any interstate commerce in communications or radio rates and admit holding many radio patents but claim that patent ownership is fragmented in practice.
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Wilmington
Del
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
General ‘Metors
City to reduce tax rate as bonds near payoff
Washington city plans to repay remaining bonds totaling about 64 000 and lower the municipal tax rate from 1.12 to 0.56 dollars. Mayor J W McCarty reports progress after talks in Indianapolis with bondholders and lenders about redeeming light plant and city hall securities. Bond issues dated Oct 19 1915 for the city hall remain outstanding with 36 89 dollars redeemed so far and calls due by Nov 15 1930. The move aims to free the city from debt for the first time since formation, with notice to bondholders this week.
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J .W. McCarty
Indianapolis
Ntoen Cava
Thimerican Coy
Fletcher Frust
Pgod
May McCarty
Rr Lowater
the & Ae
Noel
Ageré
Washington
Neca
Fa Beaks
Indianapoles
Nate Tio
al Washington
Ington
McCarty
Annie
Baby dies after ambulance crash injures mother
In Indianapolis a new baby died and the mother Hazel Huffman of Jai Der was hurt when an ambulance driver allegedly ran a traffic signal and crashed into another car. The ambulance overturned and a caesarean was performed ten hours later. the baby was stillborn. The driver Randel 18 of Washington Ind was fined five dollars for traffic violations.
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Indianapolis
Hazel Huffman
Jai der
City Hospital
Randel
Washington
Ind
The Well Known Opens a Shoe Shop at Meredith
The Well Known opened a new shoe shop at the Meredith location. The move adds footwear offerings and signals continued retail expansion in the Meredith district. Local customers can expect standard shoe racks, fitting services, and a range of popular brands.
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Meredith
Death of Harry Trayer at Sister’s Home
Harry Trayer, a former local resident, died at his sister’s home Saturday. He lived here from 1917 to about 19— when he moved to Pennsylvania. He came to this city with BE. McCafferty and John, once with Hagenbeck-Wallace circus. He worked at the Hat and later stayed there until a few weeks ago. Word reached here shortly before his death of his relatives and tied to local circles, with some rumors about his background.
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Harry Trayer
Pores
Mr. Trayer
Trajer
Per
Num Casi
Mehrough
Twins Born In One Year Reported In Family
A newspaper brief notes twins born within a single year to a family. The account mentions a mother of nine children and references a 1929 birth year, indicating family size and historical context of multiple births.
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Billy
A. Ar
Farewell Party for Ensign Earl Ellis Tonight
Ensign Earl Ellis and his wife will be honored at a farewell party hosted by Bureh-Woo Post and the Legion Auxiliary. The event takes place at the War Mother home on East Main Street. A monthly meeting with a regular fee is noted, with a report available from the adjutant.
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Kosigh Earl Ellis
Newcastle
Legion Auxiliar
War Mother
Benefit Baseball Game For Mrs McKinney Draws Local Support
The Washington Greys and another local team plan a Sunday benefit game for Mrs McKinney widow of Charles Larry McKinney who left seven children. McKinney dies after a long illness and the funeral is set for Wednesday from St Johns Church with burial at Stoke cemetery. A floral tribute arrived from a local team as the community braces for a large crowd at Loogootee for the charity match.
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Leos Patee
Oklahoma Town Hit By Tornado
Devol Oklahoma July 1 a tornado tore through Devol ripping away several buildings and scattering debris as residents fled to safety calculations and injuries are not confirmed before dusk
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Oklahoma
Devol
Okla
Boy Dies in Benton Pond Tragedy
A Benton County incident reports a 13 year old boy drowning in a mine pond. Authorities identify the victim as Benton P Copéland with ages and names of involved local residents not fully clear in the fragment. The event occurred Monday, prompting local officials to investigate the accident at the pond site.
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Benton
Copéland
Overton Funeral to Be Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Bruce Overton will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 3:30 PM Wednesday. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. James A. Gut will conduct the service and Mrs. Overton will arrive Wednesday afternoon and be taken to the home of W. Al Week.
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Overton
Mrrs
Bruce ‘Ton
Wis
Boonville Fair Meet Directors Meet Over Racing Details
Ed Alien and Lempha Folsom, directors of the Boonville Fair Meet, convened to review racing details and organize upcoming events. They discussed track preparations, safety measures, and scheduling. Further plans were postponed until additional input from committee members.
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Ed Alien
Lempha Folsom
Te Boonville Fair
The
Rural Carriers Meet at Plainville Daviess County
A meeting of the Daviess county rural letter carriers and substitutes will be held at Plainville at 8 o clock. This is a business affair and officers for the coming year will be elected. The annual tentative to the state convention at Bedford on July 6 7 and 8 will be discussed. Every carrier is expected to attend and bring a substitute. Refreshments will be served.
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Daviess County
Plainville
Tinamedal
Bedford
Daviess County Hospital Notes Summary
Mrs Claude VanWinkle of East Main street was taken to Daviess County Hospital for medical treatment. Mrs Albert Walker of Montgomery RFD 1 underwent a major operation this morning. Miss Hazel Allen of Center street had a minor operation at the hospital. Howard Belcher of East VanTrees street, a patient for several days, was able to return home. Missney, a son at the hospital for sey her h
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Claude VanWinkle
East Main Street
Albert Walker
Montgomery Rfd
Hazel Allen
Center Street
Howard Belcher
East VanTrees Street
Th Hospital
Tegar
Ney
Thy Hospital
Knights of Columbus Swim Party at McCormick Beach
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a swimming party for members families and invited guests at McCormick's beach on Wednesday evening July 2 from 5 to 8. The river safety rope will enclose a safe area and three lifeguards and instructors will supervise.
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The
Knights of Columbus
McCormick’s Beach
Burial at St Simo ne church and St Jobi s cemetery
A burial service is scheduled at 9 o clock at St Sim o ne church with interment at St Jobi s cemetery. The notice provides a concise timetable and locations for the funeral rites.
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St. Simone
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