Heavy Friday Storm Impacts Washington Area
A severe rain and wind storm Friday damaged standing crops near Washington, with four to five miles north seeing the worst winds that toppled wheat and oats. Washington city streets were littered with debris, trees were blown down, and telephone wires fell but were quickly repaired. river bottoms saw only light rain while nearby corn fields were leveled but expected to recover.
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Plainville
Glendale
Washington
Ertaden
Contracts For Teachers Must Have Approval
A damaged, fragmentary report notes Indiana law now requires state board approval for all school bus drivers and teachers. Counties including Daviess are expected to file papers as city school officials prepare to adopt the new requirements for the upcoming term.
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Indiana
Hich
State Board of Education
Cotas
Daviess County
C. M. McCrackture
Three Graham brothers rise in motor industry
Detroit June 30. The Graham brothers Joe Bob and Ray built a glass blowing business into Graham Paige Motors. Joe led production while Bob handled sales and Ray, secretary treasurer and traveling executive. The trio, once mischievous, now heads a major car company with a 5000 acre Washington Indiana dairy farm and farming interests.
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Detroit
Graham Brothers
Graham-Paige Motors Corporation
Joe
Washington
Ind
Robert
Raymond
Bob
Ray
St. Mary's
Sllege
Kansas
Fordham University
University of Illinois
Roberts
Init
Grahams
Io Glass
Dodge
Paige-Detroit
Graham-Paige
oJe
Agqoutite
New York
Détroit
Ramblin Judge in Great Demand Across the Nation
Fort Worth, Texas July 4 Judge William Sheppard is one of the most traveled U S judges. Tonight he’s in Fort Worth then Kansas City Los Angeles and perhaps Sitka Alaska. Appointed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 he later served as U S District Attorney for the northern district of Florida before beginning his long journeys. At seventy he remains active, living on the road with a taste for gray suits and sharp ties.
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Fort Worth
Tex
William Sheppard
United States
Forth Worth
Kansas City
Los Angeles
New York
Sitka
Alaska
Sheppard
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S
Florida
Sum Reported Resting Fairly Well After Surgery
A. M. Sum, local druggist, was reported resting fairly well late Friday at Daviess county hospital after an emergency major operation for appendix removal on Wednesday. Condition remains somewhat serious.
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A. M. Sum
Daviess County Hospital
Injured Burns City Youth Improves After Accident
James L. Harris of Burns City was seriously cut in a Thursday accident near Elnora. He was taken to Viess County Hospital and, though badly wounded with a severed limb, was reported resting quite well and the physician held hopeful for recovery.
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James L. Harris
Burns City
Elnora
Viess County Hospital
Pajama Parade Sparks Dormitory Fun at Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware Ohio students at Ohio Wesleyan University joined a pajama parade with hundreds participating. Male members wore their rest attire and marched toward the girls dormitories where they were met by a night watch.
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Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
P. J'S
Frank Wathen Dies After Long Illness at 68
Frank Wathen 68 of Daviess county died Friday at 4 30 PM at his daughter Bertaha Stumpp's home 19 Axtell avenue from paralysis after a year and a half of illness Born August 28 1862 he married Frances Shepard and nine children survive Services will be at St Simon's Catholic church in Washington Tuesday at 9 AM with burial at St John's Funeral plans list Ed Keller in charge Survivors include several children and siblings in Washington Petersburg Mich and elsewhere
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Frank Wathen
Daviess County
Bertaha Stumpp
Axtell Avenue
Mr. Wathen
Washington
County
William
Lucy (Digsel) Wathen
Frances Shepard
Sveral
Watham
St. Simon's Catholic Church
St. John’s
Ed Keller
Rew Baumert
Stumpp
Roy Wathen Whitfield
Cha
East Side Park Tonight Hosts New Band and Graham Porni Band
A newly organized Graham Por n is band will provide the music for a city playground event. The program at East Side Park tonight is expected to draw a large local crowd.
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Eastside Park
Hewly
Graham Pornis
Fight For Work In Berlin Over Married Women Dismissal Rule
Berlin working wives protest a proposal to dismiss married women from jobs to favor male employment. Women trade unions government employees and other groups rally in defense of wives workers and family rights amid the policy debate.
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Berlin
Germany
Club members the panel on 3 is held in Lafayette
A fragment from a historical notice indicates a club meeting panel on the third, with counties set to be represented and a request for responses or information from Lafayette. The readable text suggests local civic involvement and upcoming representation details.
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Memiy Thei Pnagel
Lafayette
Census bulletin shows 21 570 farms in Indiana by minor divisions
A Bureau of the Census bulletin reports 21 570 Indiana farms with total acreage 19 688 675 and value figures by county and minor civil division. It notes this is the first federal census to provide such breakdowns by minor divisions and includes land use and crop data across the state.
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Bureau of the Cengus
Indiana
Fire department chief reports modest rise in city property loss
Roy Yeager, Washington fire chief, releases a summary showing city property involved at 125690 in 1930 and 88400 in 1931. Insurance carried 68550 in 1930 and 48350 in 1931. Damages 3640 in 1930 and 4640 in 1931. Contents value 46850 in 1930 and 32600 in 1931. There were 56 runs in the first six months of 1930 and 49 runs in 1931.
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Roy Yeager
Washington
Art Bathes in Beer Arrests in Tacoma
Tacoma police arrested Kenneth Stove and R. W. Watson with a large quantity of beer. Detective Art Varco and two officers placed the suspects and beer into a car. The beer began to explode during the ride as bottles tumbled near Varco. Varco seized several bottles before acting to assist himself.
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Art
Tacoma
Wash
Art Varco
Kenneth Stove
R. W. Watson
Varco
Start Work Monday On West Flora Street Pucrete
Workmen will begin laying pucrete on West Flora Street Monday morning if conditions allow. Rain on Friday did not cause serious damage and crews expect to start on time. No work was to be done today.
St Simon Picnic Aimed at Big Graham Farms Crowd
A large crowd is expected at the St Simon picnic today at Graham Farms east of the city. A public dinner will be served at noon and the Graham Farms band will provide music in the afternoon.
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St. Simon
Graham Farms
World War Poisons and Gases Spending Report
Prof C Delisle Burns reports England plans spend one million dollars on reproof poisons and gases for a new war. He cites figures from Earl of Lyt that the world spends four and a half million dollars yearly on armaments.
Oldest Virgin and Child Painting Found in Rome Catacomb
A painting dated around 150 AD, described as the oldest Virgin and Child, hangs on a wall in the famous Priscilla Catacomb in Rome. It draws attention from scholars and visitors for its ancient Christian imagery and conservation.
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Priscilla Catacomb
Rome
Wheat Prices Fall Sharply Over Five Years
Wheat prices have dropped sharply over five years with farmers receiving about 45 cents per bushel this week, compared with 10 dollars per bushel five years ago. Other farm commodities also declined, easing hopes for relief. Despite the drop, this year’s crops are expected to yield higher income for farmers as conditions improve and yields rise.
She's Glad Globe Flight is Over
Mrs Harold Gatty, wife of the new world-earing record holder, expresses happiness as the globe flight ends. Cameramen capture her reaction in Pittsburgh while news comes of the landing in New York after the fastest world flight. She flies from Los Angeles to greet her husband.
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Minnie
Ma) Kennedy
Leelalag
Aimee Semple
McPherson
G. E. Hudson
New York
Longview
Wash
Harold Gatty
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Indiana Uni Sends Seven To National Track Meet In Lincoln
Bloomington July 4 Indiana University will be represented by seven men in the National A A U track and field championship at Lincoln Nebraska today. Hatfield Beecher Brecksmith Fuqua Biddinger Smalley and Watson enter in various events after strong showings at the Middle Western A A U meet in Chicago.
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Bloomington
Inf
Indiana University
Lincoln
Nebraska
Rusiner
Chicago
Indiana
Hatfield
Washington
Beecher
Linton
Smalley
Nettie
Judson
Fuqua
Brazil
Biddinger
Ville
Brecksmith
Freelandville
Lee Septine
Illinois
Tommy Warné
Northwestern
Ivan Fuqua
Watson
Mf Aina
Vacation Musings and World War Debates Reflections
A collection of phrasings from A O Fulkerson and Elbert Hubbard on vacation energy, leadership, and rest. It cites the Indiana High School Athletic Association licensing changes, war debt questions, and a Brisbane critique of college life. Notable lines include a dredgeonaught cost and Geneva Disarmament Conference thoughts.
Reinsels Moonlight Sale Announced by Store
Reinsels, Inc. announces a moonlight sale at its store with plans to hold extended hours to attract shoppers. Details on dates and exact discounts are not fully clear from the fragment but the event emphasizes late shopping and promotional pricing.
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Reinsels
Moonlight Sale
Fourth of July prep and changing customs in society
A reader questions the meaning of Independence Day celebrations, notes shifting origins from Pilgrims to modern pride, and wonders about the role of colleges, gambling cards like mahjong, Chau tauqua, and the radio in social life as summer approaches. The piece recalls debates over fraternities, smoking, car use on campus, and evolving entertainments.
Automobile divides parents and children opinion
Some say cars drive the gap between generations more than other factors. Others disagree and offer different explanations. The truth likely varies by family, with attitudes toward mobility, technology, and independence shaping each side.
Funeral gathering for Mrs. H. H. Bryan at Masonic Temple
Members of the Eastern Stars are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Sunday after noon at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral service for Mrs. H. H. Bryan.
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Eastern Stars
Masonic Temple
H. H. Bryan
Washington Observes Independence Day Quietly
Washington marks Independence Day with minimal celebration. Most citizens observe a day meant to reflect the holiday's meaning, with fireworks unlikely and a band concert planned at Eastside Park featuring popular airs in the evening.
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Washington
Eastside Park
Indiana appoints 22 to state police force
Indianapolis announces 22 additions to the Indiana state police under Secretary of State Frank Mayr Jr. Howard C. Smith named captain. list includes Hart Hollingsworth Decatur Loran Grimm Richmond Raymond Ball Columbus Art Zimmerman Auburn Roy Newgent Greencastle Paul Rule Delphi B Allen Fendig Wheatfield EuBehe Vallee Vernon Mamel Jasonville Ed Mvia ee Winchester Claude ain ton Joe Denbo Osgood Walter Eckert G Tarwater Bicknell Lester R Brown Evansville Gilbert F. Behrick Mt. Vernon Thurman Barnes Wabash Robert Nordd Hoff Jasper Fred Warren Mor rey Abgola Matt Ober Marion Arthur Keller Plymouth. Department expands with 50 new motorcycles and closer highway patrol as Chief Garrett and Assistant Chief Strange push field work. Smith will serve as chief clerk. he has worked in newspapers and state committees.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Police
Grover C. Garrett
Frank Mayr
Howard C. Smith
Hart Hollingsworth
Decatur
Loran Grimm
Richmond
Raymond Ball
Columbus
Art Zimmerman
Auburn
Roy Newgent
Greencastle
Paul Rule
Delphi
B. Allen Fendig
Wheatfield
EU- Behe Vallee
Vernon
Manmel
Jasonville
Ed M. Vias
Winchester
Claude Ainton
Joe Denbo
Oncetan
Wbe
Walter Eckert
Osgood
G. Tarwater
Bicknell
Lester R. Brown
Evansville
Gilbert F. Behrick
Mt. Vernon
Thurman Barnes
Wabash
Robert Nordd- Hoff
Jasper
Fred Warren Morrey
Abgola
Matt Ober
Marion
Arthur Keller
Plymouth
Secretary of State
Police Bureau
Garrett
Frankfort
Henry A. Strange
Shoals
Smith
Iiteracy
Indiana
the American le
Indiana _paitoraty
Wisconsin
Michigan
Columbia
Carter Funeral Service Held for Widow at Epsom
Funeral services for the widow of Dr. D. R. Carter of Epsom were held Friday afternoon at seven o clock at the Epsom M. E. church with burial in Plainville cemetery.
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Carter
D. R. Carter
Epsom
Epsom M
Plainville
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