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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1939

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Two-Car Crash East of Montgomery Injures Several

Minor injuries occurred Saturday afternoon when two cars collided on Road 50 east of Montgomery. S. H. Watring and wife of Elkins West Virginia received first aid at Washington hospital and were discharged. Passengers included Mrs W Eisner and Mrs Occupants of the second car were Mrs Tackett Martha Tackett Mr and Mrs Sylvan Tackett of Martinsville and Bloom. Sheriff Fitzgerald said the Tackett car blew a tire, leading to the collision and overturning.

Montgomery S. H. Watring Elkins W. Va Washington Hospital W. T. Eisner O. B Marshall Tackett Martha Tackett Sylvan Tackett Martinsville and Bloom Fitzgerald Tackett Ca Watring

Twenty Nine Horses Enter Graham Track Races Tomorrow

Graham track hosts 29 horses with heats and a full day of entertainment tomorrow. J McGehee notes larger fields and a social celebration with acts by the Bakers and a fireworks display. schedule runs from 2:15 pm with band concerts, flag-raising, a patriotic address by Mayor Hugh L Cox, multiple racing heats, clowns, a trained mule, and a balloon ascent.

Graham Fi J. McGehee D. L. Dennis Bakers Elbrkliant Washington High School Post- American Legion Hugh L. Cox Washington

Guardsmen in Harlan Town Endure Long Stay Amid Mine Dispute

Guardsmen in Harlan have grown integrated with locals while the coal mine labor controversy between operators and the United Mine Workers persists. Governor Chandler says troops will stay as long as the dispute remains unsettled, to protect the right of workers who want to work.

Harlan Cot Coal Operatorg Harlan Chandler Operators’ Association UMW

Birdena Donaldson to Attend Oxford College Tour

Birdena Donaldson departs at noon for a European tour aboard a New York City bound steamer. She is assistant professor of Tory at Kalamazoo College in Michigan and will sail from New York City for the voyage to Oxford College in Europe.

Birdena Donaldson Oxford College Washington Tory Kalamazoo College Mich Donaldson New York City

Frank P. Eaton Dies Sud denly at Rural Home

Frank P. Eaton aged 80, a Bogard township farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Cornettaville on a Sunday afternoon. He was born December 12, 1858, married Ida Olive Clark in 1878, and survived by son Ross Eaton of Indianapolis and a daughter Mrs. aege of Sullivan, with earlier burial in Otterbein Church.

Frank P. Eaton Bogard Township Cornettaville Mr. Eaton William Sr Martha Caroline (Myers) Eaton Ida Olive Clark Daviess County Bogani Otterbein Church Eaton Ross Eaton Indianapolis Aege Sullivan

Mary Janet Keith Vance Dies After Brief Illness

Mary Janet Keith Vance born September 26, 1865 in Sugarland to Janit and Rhoda Keith. A charter member of Sugarland Methodist Episcopal Church, she married Oliver Vance on July 5, 1891. Survived by her husband and son McKinley Vance, she was active in Red Cross and War Mothers. Services at 461 East Walnut at 7:30 Tuesday.

Ashe Mary Janet (Keith) Vance Keith Homestead I Sugar Janit Rhoda (Lest¢ ) Keith Daviess County Sugarland Methodiet Episcopal Church Ince McKinley Vance Sugarland Vance Fole Dik War Mothers Organizations Americi East Walnut Street

Seven Are Victims Of Auto Accidents We Were Drowned

Indiana weekend toll before the Fourth of July shows at least 15 deaths from violence and accidents. Auto crashes killed seven people including Mrs. Audley A. Burge and Russell Dean Arthur in a Car, Haskel Lee Bridgewater, Gray Farris, James Cox Jr, and others. Drownings and a rail strike fatalities added to the grim count across cities and towns.

Indianapolis Indiana Lee Railroad Kirkland Audley A. Burge Russell Dean Arthur Haskel Lee Bridgewater Huntington James Cox, Jr Greenfield Red Key Bass Lake J. Edw. Robbins Margaret Hurd Charles F. Teaster Lake Eliza Valparaiso Donald Robinson Chicago Long Lake Albion Charles Tielker Fort Wayne Mm. Repogie West Lafayette Frankfort Walter Hornecker Richmond Julius McElrow CCC Herata Sullivan Hospital Illinois Central

Board of Review Completes Session in Daviess County

The Daviess County Board of Review wraps its 30 day annual session at the courthouse this afternoon. It keeps lodge assessments unchanged and grants exemptions for Franklin College Foundation. It assesses stored goods at Lansing B Warner Co. Plainville at 6000 dollars and votes 3 to 2 against changes to assessments in Madison and Elmore townships while leaving other cases as two oil company assessments. The Shell Company is reduced from 2935 to 2865 dollars and the Standard remains unchanged.

Daviess County

Three Ex Firemen Placed On City Jobs

Mayor Hugh Al. Cox announced that three of the recently retired city firemen have been placed in other city jobs. Additional posts will be filled after Fred Nash assumes the water department post vacated by William Smith. Leroy R. Smith moves to the light department to replace William Healy, who is being dismissed. Clyde Thompson is added to the street force as an extra laborer.

Hugh AL. Cox Fred Nash Water Department William Smith Leroy R. Smith Light Department William Healy Clyde Thompson

Jallopy Driver Injured in Huntingburg Race Crash

Wayne McGoy of Washington sustained severe bruises and scratches yesterday after his jallopy collided with two wrecked cars on the Huntingburg track. The crash also injured five others. McCoy received treatment from a local Huntingburg doctor.

Wayne McGoy Washington Huntingburg McCoy da Wes

Death of Dr A S Johnson in Indianapolis

Word came Sunday of the death of Dr A S Johnson of Indianapolis husband of former Plainville resident Miss Clarice Burkhart. The widow and one daughter survive.

Plainville A. 8. Johnson Indianapolis Clarice Burkhart

No Firecrackers For Eastside Park Fourth

Announcement states no firecrackers will be permitted July 4 at Eastside Park in compliance with Indiana law and will be strictly enforced by the police department.

Indiana

Baseball score summary from league games

National League St. Louis Cooper 0101 Chi see 200 American League Chi Marcum St. Louis Harris Cleveland Feller Detroit McKain 000 16 600 0

ST. L Cooper

Martin County Picnic Draws Large Crowd at State Forest Park

About 2,000 people gathered at State Forest Park near Shoals Indiana for the Martin County Picnic, held Sunday in its second year. Families and groups enjoyed a sunny day with overhanging clouds after a noon spread, as organizers plan to make the event an annual first Sunday in July. Former residents returned for the community gathering and reunion.

Dee fourth of an ounce at Huntington library San Rin California

In Huntington library San Rin California a very dee fourth of an ounce is noted. This cryptic phrase appears as a fragment describing a small quantity associated with the Huntington library in California.

Huntington Library Sanrino Calif

Last Fourth of July Sparks New Rules Across Hoosier Parks

Disjointed text outlines changes for Independence Day celebrations with mention of private athletic events, legal fireworks limits, and public gatherings. It notes that many residents planned outings and fireworks displays while parks prepared restrictions and safety measures amid festive activity.

Armor plate steel adopted after tests at Annapolis 1890

The United States government adopted her steel for armor plate following competitive tests conducted at Annapolis in 1890, reflecting a notable military material milestone.

United States Annapolis

Graham Meet Ticket Prices and Parking Details

The notice lists 25 cent admission for 6 to 14 year olds and 10 cents elsewhere, with box seats including general admission and parking. Parking costs 25 cents per car. only authorized vehicles allowed inside grounds. All persons over six require tickets, and staff plus officials must show tickets to gatemen. February is noted as London’s driest month.

CING Graham Anata Ars

Cycle R Hurt In Accident Motoreyee

A report notes Cycle R sustained injuries in an accident. Details are unclear in the fragment but position and involvement indicate a vehicular incident with a motorcycle or cycle unit. Further data from the source would clarify the severity and parties involved.

Louis H. Myers Dies Suddenly at Odon Home

Louis H. Myers age 86 retired farmer and Odon resident died Saturday afternoon of a heart attack at the home of his in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Ira Bowman. He was mowing the lawn when death occurred. Born April 3, 1854, he was the son of Th and Mary Jane Ward Myers of Cornettaville. He had been married twice, his first wife having predeceased him. The record notes a long local presence and family connections in the area.

Ahdrew J. Smith Glencoe Smith Corning Sylvester Martha (Johnson) Smith Elizabeth Colvin Walter Miles Caren Paul Patrick Vincent Fidelis Joséph Raphaél Smith Francis Mary C Louise Patricia Terre St. Patrick’s Church Jean Mr. Smith Keller Mortuary Odon Ind Lonia H. Myers Ira Bowman Mary Jane Ward Myers Cornettaville Ose Sea Roy Ed Myerg Bowman

Gubelman Funeral Held Sunday

Funeral services for Migs Eva Gubelman were held Sunday noon at residence 615 West Van Trees Street with interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included Johnny Grannan Joe Harter John Mandabach and Joseph Yeager.

Migs Eva Gubelman Pl Dence West van Trees Street Oakrove Cemetery Johnny 20 Grannan Joe Harter John Mandabach Joseph Yeager

Hospital Notes Local admissions and operations listed

Willi H Payton of West Baden Springs admitted for treatment Saturday. Ralph Pinnick of French Lick under went a major operation Saturday. Born to Mrs Blake McClellan of 205 Mill Street a daughter Sun Clarence Tietfort of R R 1 underwent major operation this morning. Master Tingsley Edwards of R A 2 underwent a major operation Sunday. Doll Ellis of Shoals admitted this morning for medical treatment. Raith Elizabeth and Murel Josces ait Whiplbtitelk and street admitted for treatment today. Alberta May Walls of Jasper submitted to a minor operation this morning.

Willi H. Payton West Baden Springs R. R Ralph Pinnick French Lick Blake McClellan Mill Street Clarence Tietfort Tingsley Edwards Doll Ellis Shoals Raith Elizabeth and Murel Josces Ait Whiplbtitelk S. E. Sec Street Alberta May Walls Jasper

Rites Held for Fannie Lyons at St Simon’s Catholic Church

Funeral services for Miss Fannie Lyons were held at St. Simon’s Catholic Church this morning at 9 o’clock with interment at St. John’s Cemetery. Attending were Jimmy Gordon and others.

Fannie Lyons St. Simon's Catholic Church St. John’s Cemetery Jimmy Gordon

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Graham Track Aefer the Bakers Washingiton High School The Pontomine Clowns Harlan Town Prett Oman Andrew Smith Harrison Board OF Review Jallopy A.S. Johnson Eastside Park Cleve Feller Det McKain Martin County Bornéo Parth Toas Mul Parks London Motoreyee Louis H. Myers Gubelman
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