Mourner Services for Mr Compton Held Sunday
Mr Compton died after a period of illness on Wednesday night at 1:35. He lived in Mt Pleasant and had retired from service. Surviving besides the widow are a sister Pega C Compton of mary and brothers George TM Henry Washington James Henry Westfield Ind W E Henry Summers of Montgomery. Funeral services were set for Sunday at 2:30 at the residence with Rev Skemp officiating. Bethany cemetery will hold interment. Gill Sons to handle arrangements.
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Gill& Sons
Ody
Five Die as Fireworks Ban Follows Idaho Hospital Burns
Nampa Idaho July 2 five people suffer serious burns from fireworks and several others injured at homes after a mayor bans fireworks under Fourth of July order. Police and fire units respond as victims are treated at a hospital.
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Nice
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Five Convicted in Capital on Fraud Charge in Indiana
Indianapolis July 2 Special Judge Robert Itzell sentenced three of five men in a capital fraud case. Ward Davis, ex Petersburgh athlete, faced further trial as prosecutors outlined the crime using the mails. Arguments closed after lengthy testimony, with defense stressing Davis did not attempt to aid a dying partner, while prosecutors urged a verdict of guilt. The case documents Davis’s past trials and the heated courtroom exchanges.
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INS
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Olk
Colorado
Rmer
Mariey
I Tv
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Matley
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Vincennes
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Eels
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James J. Lewis
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Hovey Kirk
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Dillin
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Combs
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Anna
Indiana sees rise in marriage licenses as Illinois law bites
In June Daviess county issued 34 marriage licenses up from 22 last year, county clerk Roscoe T. Myers revealed. The new Illinois law requiring a 15 day medical exam before license approval is expected to drive many Illinois couples to Indiana for licenses.
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Daviess County
Roscoe T. Myers
Illinois
Indiana
New Diamond Service Station Opens West Edge of City
Announcement reports a Diamond Service station opened west of the State Highway 50 and 50A intersection with a tourist camp and adjoining trailer camp. Jimmy Gooper named manager and invites local patronage.
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Jimmy Gooper
Post Office Holiday Closure Letter
The post office will observe a holiday and tenants day off. No mail will be delivered on city or rural routes and the post office windows will be closed. However mail will be dispatched as usual and tenants with lock boxes will receive their mail.
Robert Burton Named Brights Successor Coach
Trustee Doug Brey of Binora announced Robert Burton of Graysville will succeed Art Bright as coach. Burton is a graduate of Indiana State Teachers College where he was an outstanding athlete.
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Doug Brey
Binora
Art Bright
Robert Burton
Graysville
Indiana State Teachers College
Paul A Kennedy Moves Business to New Building
The tobacco and candy dealer Paul A Kennedy has moved from the Masonic Temple to a redesigned building formerly occupied by the Staver Variety store. No announcement has been made about future occupancy of the Masonic Temple room.
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Paul A. Kennedy
Masonic Temple
Staver
Castle Raney Becomes New City Fireman
Castle Raney takes over duties as city fireman at the central department succeeding Bud Malone recalled to duty by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company.
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Castle Raney
Central Department
Bud Malone
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Doctor Jack M Kittrick files medical certificate
The physician's certificate of Dr. Jack McKittrick was filed this afternoon with the clerk of the circuit court, as required by law, qualifying him to practice medicine in Daviess county and vicinity.
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Jack McKittrick
Circuit Court
Daviess County
Yesterday's Tempe Weather Brief
Yesterday's Tempe reported a high of 78 and a low of 49. Overnight temperatures cooled to 55, with calm conditions carrying into the morning.
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Tempe
Baseball scores and rain postponement update in AL games
Box score style recap shows W Y Hadley blanking Washington Fischer 10 with Cleveland rain postponement and Chicago Whitehead powering past L Walkup Phila Caster 3 0 0 0 1 Boston Marcum 10 1 0 2 0 Pitts Lucas 8 0 0 2 CHK French 2 Hamlin 0 1 0 2 0 Muleaby 0 0 0 4 0
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Soa
PITTS
Lucas
Cees
Hamlin
Supreme Court bill advanced by Robinson قوي
The Senate afternoon session saw Senator Robinson push an official Supreme Court bill that would authorize appointing six new justices and give the president the right to name one additional justice this year to fill Van Devan’s vacancy.
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Senate
Sen. Robinson
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Justicie van Devan
Tax Avoidance Hearing Closes on New Revenue Proposals
Washington notes a congressional tax avoidance probe paused as new revenue ideas surface. A Senate panel discussed taxing husbands and wives jointly for filing, and officials floated higher levies on foreign investors with large U.S. holdings. The discussion centered on closing loopholes and boosting tax intake amid ongoing investigations.
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Washington
INS
Treasury
Saa
Senate Investigating Committee
United States
Mary E Zigler Dies After Brief Illness in Ragilesville
Mary J Zigler 81 widow of Winfield Zigler died at her daughter’s home in Ragilesville after a week of illness. Born April 30 1856 she lived in Indiana and was survived by daughters Leah Daborn and Beatrice Yagle, son Ray Zigler, sister Minnie Kinnaman. services set at Ragilesville United Brethren Church by Rev Bessie Frady.
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Mary J.sabeth Zigler
Leah Daborn
Beatrice Yagle
Sandborn
Ray Zigler
Pythian
Minnie Kinnaman
Indianapolis
Raplesville
Mussel digging begins under new Indiana law
Shoalas Ind July 2 mussel digging started as revised laws take effect. Dealers and individuals harvesting mussel shells from state waters must obtain a license from the Division of Fish and Game. The new rules require licensees and prohibit shell collection under two inches in diameter. about three thousand licenses are expected to be issued for shells used in button making.
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Sb and Game of
Indiana
Monday Racing Events Regulation Rules at Paris Fairgrounds
Rules governing Monday racing events at Paris Fair Grounds establish gate opening at 8 30 a m and general admission pricing including box seats and child rates. The notice outlines ticketing, parking regulations, gateman instructions, and general items of public interest for attendees.
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Paris Fair Grounds
Amou
Sedah
Steeie
Police prepare for sympathy march in Johnstown
Johnstown police today prepared for a sympathy march amid threats and warnings. Authorities said plans were in place to cope with potential demonstrations and to maintain public order during the event.
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Johnstown
Japan aims to establish empire over Manchuria and Amur dispute
Moscow reports Japan intends to assert control over Manchukuo and disputed Amur territories. Ambassador Shigemitsu warned Japan may resort to arms, while the Soviet note offered withdrawal if Japan accepts terms. Manchukuo forces also to pull back, but no response from Tokyo.
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Japan
Manchukuo
Seniusu
Amur
Shigemitsu
Jaj
Amur Rive
Earhart Opens Longest Leg of World Flight
Amelia Earhart leaves Lae New Guinea after fuel line repairs for a 2,570 mile leg to Howland Island, the longest single flight yet in her world voyage. The segment marks another major milestone in her pioneering journey.
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Australia
Amelia Earhart
Lae
New Guinea
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Pacific
Several New Homes In City Being Erected
Washington gains housing momentum as multiple residences advance on N W First Street and surrounding blocks. Fred Mandabach plans a five room bungalow at N W First and Flo, with Ben Clawson supervising. Nearby, Robert Mischler, Booker & Doyle, and Burkhart start new houses on adjacent lots. BE B Ise Nogle shapes a brick home on East Walnut Tenth, and Dr C P Fox builds another on N E Twelfth, near the Country Club.
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Fred Mandabach
N W. First and
Flo Streets
Ben Clawson
Robert Mischler
Booker & Doyle
Mandabach
Clifford
Burkhart
Orkmen
BE. B. Isenogle
East Walnut Tenth
C. P. Fox
N. E. 12Th Street
W. Brett Cabel
Country Club
Employers Reporting for Social Security Act Now Urgent
Six months after the new Social Security law, employers must file the name and register number of each person paid during the period. Firms must ensure workers are credited with total pay, register all individuals, and forward monthly payment amounts to the Collector of Internal Revenue in Indianapolis. Penalties apply for failure.
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Internal Revenue
Robbery at Beekman Place Nets $100000 Jewelry Heist
A Rich Woman reports a daytime robbery on Beekman Place, where a thief stole jewelry valued at about $100,000. Police are pursuing leads and reviewing security footage.
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Fase Beekman Place
Fatal Accidents Claim Fourteen in Indiana
A summary of late July incidents reports at Valparaiso and nearby towns notes Horstman aged 19 killed after being struck by a truck while riding a bicycle. Keller aged 51 died after being tossed to death by a bull. Other details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Riee
Afar Horstman
Vié
Picycle
Ett Keller
Warren Ac
McCarty Reported Improving at St Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis July report from St Vincent's Hospital says former mayor William McCarty is slowly improving physically and mentally. He is able to sit up part of the time as his condition shows signs of progress following his illness.
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Ind
St. Vincent's Pital Today
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Memorial Day Riot Pictures Released at Republic Steel Plant
A suppressed news reel of the Memorial Day riot at the Republic Steel South Chicago plant was shown before about 50 witnesses. The film depicted hand fighting and crowd chaos, with the image released in sound and slow motion, stirring the audience and revealing the clash.
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Washington
Chicago
the Republic
New
Most Important Clue Reported in Inglewood Slaying
Police chemist today reported biting scrapings of paint found under the fingernails of one of the little girls in the Inglewood triple murder case. The finding is described as the most important clue to the investigation, with Los Angeles officials citing it as a key link in the slaying.
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Aurdedee
Inglewood
Hospital Notes on Major Operation Today
Mrs. Orville Witinger of Shoals R I submitted to a major operation this morning.
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Shoals R. R.1
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