Transients fined after box car trespass arrest
Rancel Roberts 20 of Parkersburg suffered a leg gash when a box car door slammed on him. Two stitches were needed. Roberts and four fellow transients Kenneth Lindsey 19 of Cincinnati Edward Riams 29 of Cincinnati Johnny lor 17 of Cincinnati and John Hulls 20 of Baton Rouge pleaded guilty in city court to trespassing and were fined $1 and costs with a 30 day penal farm sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancel Roberts
Parkersburg
W. Va
Roberts
Builty
Kenneth Lindsey
Cincinnati
Edward Riams
Grand Jury to Probe Strikes In Minneapolis
The Federal Bureau of Investigation uncovered evidence of federal violations in the WPA strike at Minneapolis and will present the facts to a special grand jury for possible indictment. Attorney General Frank Murphy ordered U S Attorney Victor Anderson to convene the grand jury to hear the evidence. Government agents have been at the scene since the strike began and will disclose the information only to the court. Meanwhile, the justice department also investigates WPA activity in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Minneapolis
Frank Murphy
Murphy
U. S
Victor Anderson
St. Paul
Justice Department
Baseball score lines from CHIC and American League games
In CHIC Lee faced Schaffner with 000 000 002 runs while BOST and Chase matched 000 020 00. DET Rowe and BOST Wade posted 000 0 and 000 001 000, with CHL Knott and 001 020 01. Mixed box lines summarize short baseball results across leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Knott
John H Shipp Dies At Local Home At 54
John H. Shipp aged 54 former superintendent of Washington public schools died this afternoon about 2 o clock at the family home Maple and Meridian streets after a seven year illness Huntington's Chorea. He came to Washington in 1922 from Mitchell Indiana served as city school chief for a decade before retirement due to illness. Survived by widow Ethel Hubbard three children Cloene John Hubbard and David Shipp one sister Effie Bement of Princeton Indiana. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm with Rev J E Murr and Masonic burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
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John H. Shipp
Washington
Maple
Meridian Streets
Huntington
Shipp
Mitchell
Ind
Gibson County
Ethel Hubbard
Cloene
John Hubbard
David Shipp
Effie Bement
Princeton
Ralph N. Tirey
N. E. Helderman
David
Mary
Skelton
Miss Hubbard
First Methodist Church of Washington
Charity Lodge No. 30 F. & A. M
Indiana State Teachers ‘College
Terre Haute
Valparaiso University
Oakland City College
Chicago University
J. E. Murr
Oak Grove Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Railroads oppose government lease plan in Roosevelt loan program
Washington reports the railroads rejected a government plan to buy and lease $500 million in equipment under Roosevelt’s $3.46 billion self liquidating loan program. J. J. Pelley urged amending the bill to offer low interest loans for purchasing, while critics warned of out of date equipment and government overreach. Senator Maloney proposed RC loans to help railroads buy bonds at market prices to cut fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Banking Committee
Pelley
J. B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce
Pelleya
Senoor Maloney
Democrat
Connecticut
Indianapolis Women Lead In State Golf Championship
Five of eight semifinalists in the 1939 state women’s golf championship hail from Indianapolis. Defending champion Elizabeth Dunn and Harriett Randall head the local contenders, with Dorothy Ellis of Hammond also a previous titleholder. Matches at Hillcrest CC set for today determine semifinals, with Friday’s final over 36 holes marking a first in the tournament’s 18-year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Capitol City
Elizabeth Dunn
Harriett Randall
Dorothy Ellis
Hillcrest Country ‘Club
Miss Dunn
Ae Grabbe
Terre Haute
Carolyn Varin
Olis
W. D. Clonwenglin Hammond
Calvert Shorb
South Bend
Miss Randall
Miss Ellis
Dale Lentz
Shorb
South
Indication Crisis May Develop to Threaten World Peace
President Roosevelt faces pressure as foreign tensions raise fears of a European crisis. Stephen Early cites information from foreign service and intelligence that a crisis may develop. Senators pledge to campaign for neutrality if the president appeals to the country, while Congress abandons neutrality legislation after a lengthy White House meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stephen T. Early
Foreign Service
Early
Hig
Europe
U. S
Johnson
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
Edwardport Youth Fined in Daviess
William Lankford, 19, of Ed wardsport, arrested yesterday at his home on a charge of reckless asking, pleaded guilty in justice of peace court and was fined $1 and costs. Lankford was driving a car which figured in a local accident several nights ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lankford
Edwardsport
Justice of Peace Court
Lankford
Bicknell Man Fined for Drunken Driving Admission
Joseph Marks of Bicknell pleaded guilty in city court to a drunken driving charge. He was fined ten dollars plus costs and had his driver's license suspended six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marks
Bicknell
Washington
Costa
Race Result Correction at Odon Meet
The Sunday follopy race at Odon occurred with an incorrect third place name in yesterday’s paper. The proper third place finisher is Oliver Charles, correcting the published record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Oliver Charles
Mrs. Robinson Taken by Death at Loogootee
Loogootee Indiana July 19 Mrae Julia Robinson 54 widow of William A Robinson died last night at her home 303 Church street after five months illness Burial set for 2 30 Thursday at Trinity Gospel Tabernacle with Rev C J Johnson officiating and interment in Goodwill cemetery Survived by children Cyril Driggs Nellie Cora and Dorothy Robinson one grandchild and siblings Richard Fox of Brazil and Mrs Daniel Leasure of Lancaster Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Ind
Mrae
Julia Robinson
William A. Robinson
Church Street
Lost River Township
Martin County
Trinity Gospel Tabernacle
Robinson
C. J. Johnson
Shoals
Goodwill Cemetery
Cyril Driggs
Nellie
Cora
Dorothy Robinson
Ellen Bradee
Richard Fox
Brazil
Indiana
Daniel Leasure
Lancaster
Ohio
Birth Announcement for Shirley Ann Webber
A daughter was born to Mrs. Wm. E. Webber at 612 South West First Street. The newborn has been named Shirley Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Webber
S. W. First Street
Shirley Ann
Gary's Gal Weather and Odd Fact From History
Note on yesterday's temperatures with a high of 98 and a low of 74. Mention of a low temperature of 73 last night. Then a historical note claiming the first ice skates were made by tying animal bones to the bottoms of feet.
Township Trustees Announce Four Year School Bus Routes
Township trustees and advisory boards awarded bus contracts in Daviers county for four years. Listings include drivers and routes by Washing ton, Barr, Elmore, Harrison, Bogard, Veale, and Steele townships with named drivers for each route and two wagon routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviers County
Lester Lee
Washington Township
William Drew
Sam Barnett
Carter Yates
John F. Stanley
John H. Browning
Carl Boger
Dale Alford
John S. Banta
Bruce Chandler
Neal Banta
George W. Leslie
Lester Sheley
Elmer Newton
Ollie Lloyd
Ralph Fields
Roy Washington
J.H. Craney
Barr Township
J. P. McGuire
Thomas E. Nolan
Jessie J. Wilson
Elmer Lansford
Hubert Sellers
Cecil Carrito
Henry Troutman
Clarence Hiam
Bennie Traylor
Fred Geiger
John T. Critchlow
Otto Lechner
Albert Malone
Elmore Township
Frank Thompson
Oral Long
Orin Osborne
Clarence Shaffer
Paul Hastings
John Mize
Omar Edwards
Harrison Township
Hugh Baker
Bogard Township
Elmer Chestnut
Paul Ferguson
Harold Cox
Alva Holstine
Arbin Browning
Reed Rader
Clifford Wilson
Vern Reed
Harold Craney
Duran
Steele Township
Granville Lynn
Ivan Orender
Herley Dyer
Herbert McCann
Edgar Eaton
Clarence Dougherty
Backing Truck Kills Child Near Wheatland
Wheatland Ind July 19 Wilma Jean Weible 20 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Weible was killed when a backing huckster truck ran over her at about 10 30 am The driver Joseph Mc Cray 20 Wheatland backed the truck from the yard toward the highway believing the child had returned to the house The truck was employed by E J Lindsey Wheatland grocer and the farm belonged to him The tragedy occurred in the Weible residence area with the Weibles and Lindsey connected to the farm and truck operation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Ind
Wilma Jean Weible
Howard Weible
Joseph McCray
E. J. Lindsey
Wheatland Grocer
Harlan County miners cheer as peace rumor spreads
In Harlan Kentucky miners celebrated a rumored settlement in the coal war with the United Mine Workers and Harlan Operators Association. Hundreds joined street celebrations after a radio report suggested a peace pact at Knoxville Tennessee, but the news proved false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Harlan County
United Mine Workers
Harlan Operators
U.M.W
Harlan Coal Operators Association
Knoxville
President Roosevelt Opposes Hatch Bill In Washington
In Washington on July 19 President Roosevelt was represented as opposing the Hatch bill. The report notes the President’s stance during the congressional debate and outlines potential political implications for the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinon
INS
Roosevelt
Hatch
Improvement Seen in Business and Income Outlook
Washington reports moderate gains in business and a rise in national income expected over the next two months. Commerce department and Federal Reserve advisers predict the third quarter will show marked improvement over January-June, driven by government expenditures, peak summer building, farm purchasing power, urban demand, and inventory buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Harry L. Hopkins
Federal Reserve
British Air Power Shown During Trip
Britain demonstrated air power with more than 100 Royal Air Force bombers flying a 1,500 mile non-stop mission over Marseille and other key defense centers. The flight aimed to warn dictators Rome Berlin and Tokyo of Britain’s reach. Cabinet talks on Anglo Polish finance and Nazi propaganda in Ireland Danzig and trouble centers continued amid rising tension.
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Rome
Berlin
London
Eire
Danzig
Tokio
Itagaki
Japan
Soviet Russia
Balfour
Marseilles
Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements
Hospital notes list Cletus Marie and Mrs. Perry Brock of Petersburg admitted last night. A boy born to Mrs. Roy Templin of Washington RR 3 and other brief birth notices include Gerald Evans and Charles Wittenmyer, with minor operations noted through morning. Also a birth to Mrs. George Creagy last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cletus Marie
Perry Brock
Petersburg
Roy Templin
Washington
Verner Gray
Orwell R
Gerald Evans
Josephine Bateman
R. R
Charles EB. Wittenmyer
Bicknell
George Creagy
Walter Fegan Estate Suit Seeks Real Estate Sale
Walter Fegan as administrator of the Henry C. Fegan estate sues Barbara E. Fegan and others on a petition to sell real estate. Seal and Seal are attorneys for the plaintiff. The report notes the United States was England's best source of principal products in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fegan
Henry C. Fegan
Barbara E. Fegan
Seal & Seal
United States
England
Local Leaders Rally at Pike Park Pre Election Event
Democratic leaders from Washington and Daviess counties gathered at Hornady Park near Petersburg for a pre election rally. County Chairman Paul G Smiley and state chairman Fred Bays attended a 6 pm dinner in Winslow before the crowd gathered. Chairman Baya delivered the principal address at 7 30 pm after a musical program, drawing a large turnout from Pike and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess County
Paul G. Smiley
Hornady Park
Petersburg
Fred Bays
Winslow
Pike County
H Park
Baya
Pike
Carloadings Rise at Baltimore & Ohio for Week
Baltimore and Ohio carloadings for the week ended July 15 totaled 47,779 cars, with 30,786 loaded on line and 16,993 received from connecting lines or yards through Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
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Norway
Santa Claus
Chase
Rowe
Eer
Ostermueller
CHL
Rigney
J. J. Pelley
The
Association of American Railroads
Eo i
Daviess
Mrs. Robinson
Wm. A. Robinson
Gary
Grand Central Terminal
Maria
Cooper
York
Mr. Roosevelt
Jimmy Roosevelt
Jeanette MacDonald
Hollywood
Wheatlad
Bill
Hopkins
Weiss
Louisiana
Seymour Weiss
Pike Rally
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