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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
8
Notes from a city school board gathering show division over leadership actions and firings. Key figures Bicknell, Hoover, Arterburn, Phillippe, and Reedy face calls for accountability as officers debate hiring and contracts.
Tonight at the Grand Theatre George Fitzmarius presents A Thief in Paradise a romance thriller with action from start to finish. The cast includes Ronald Colman Doris Reinfeld and Claude Guting all led by Tony Mixly and Cornwall. The film features a polo game scene with girls in bathing suits and is adapted by Frances Marion from Leonard Merrick’s The Working Class.
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Edwardsport Ind July 16 Fred ThorpHON a Chicago candy man was killed when a Pennsy railroad passenger train struck his automobile at Kahre crossing. Rider named King escaped by leaping free. Thompson body taken to Vincennes Elmy njville Ind July 16 Henry ell 34 truck driver for Taggart Baking Company Indianapolis fatally injured when a train struck his vehicle.
A six year old boy born in this city died after an operation at Duchess County Hospital yesterday morning. The child, brought in in serious condition, underwent surgery about 1 o clock. He would have entered school next fall. He is survived by his parents and siblings Mrs J E Mey and Mrs F Calloway among others. Funeral arrangements are being made by Kelfer Williams mortuary with services at the Baptist church in Arnold.
Anew Free State Bank of Knox County opens with capital of 25000 dollars. Officers listed include W. E. Buese as president and B. F. Wand as cashier. Indiana lis notes July 1.
July 16 brings cooler air that eases the recent spell of heat affecting residents. Relief spreads across the district as temperatures drop and outdoor activities resume after several hot days.
The second gasoline train on the local Big Four railroad branch will be put into service tomorrow. Steam passenger trains will be discontinued with the addition of the gasoline service. The new schedule will mirror the one used since the first gas train was introduced.
The Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will sponsor the seventh annual League Institute meeting at Bishop Roberts Park near Mitchell from July 27 to August 12. More than 2,000 youths are expected from across the state with Washington participants noted. The grounds will resemble a camp with 300 small tents, four large tents, and a central 800-seat tent. Activities include work periods, social events, swimming, boating, and evening features. Mrs. D. Griffith of Indianapolis serves as dean. A choir from attending churches will provide regular programs under Rev. Ralph C. Minte’s direction. Graduation exercises close the week with Dr. L. T. Freeland presiding.
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