Hearings on eight petitions for admission to hospital
Judge Frank E. Gilkison held hearings this morning on eight petitions for admission to Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis under a new city law. After evaluating the petitioners' evidence, seven were granted and one denied, Myrtle Morgan. The admitted included Gladys A. Harrawood, Mary Lucas, Nettie Chatam, Edwin Kirk, Clarence M. Bennett, Marion Colbert, and others. The court began the first term under the new ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Gilkison
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Gilkison
Myrtle Morgan
Gladys A. Harrawood
Mary Lucas
Nettie Chatam
Edwin Kirk
Clarence M. Bennett
Marion Colbert
Cullivan Rites Set for Da vise County Farmer Wednesday
The body of Joseph T. Cullivan a farmer and native of Da vies county who died Sunday in St Louis Mo arrived today. It was taken to Keller Mortuary where friends may call. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 9 o clock at St Simon s Church with burial in St John s Cemetery Rev Topmillet will conduct the service. He was husband of Daisey Williams a former resident of the community.
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Joseph T. Cullivan
Daviess County
St. Louis
Engin
Keller Mortuary
St. Simon’s
St. John's Cemetery
Topmillet
Daisey Williams
Firefighters Respond to Ada Boyer Home Smoke
Firemen were called at 9 o clock to the Ada Boyer home on North Meridian street where smouldering rags filled the residence with smoke. No damage was reported.
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Ada Boyer
North Meridian Street
Flood Control Bill Halted by Senate Panel
The $407 million flood control and rivers and harbors bill was pigeonholed by the Senate commerce committee, postponing action until January. The move is seen as a victory for the fiscal restraint bloc, with further House measures blocked by sponsors seeking inclusion of 42 large projects averaging $20 million each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Bailey
North Carolina
House
Senate
Night Baseball Scores From The League
National and American league results showing scattered scores including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with pitchers Pearson Tobin Root and Hubbell and others. Night games noted with minimal scoring lines and last inning totals. Strong entities include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and Boston with various pitchers and managers mentioned.
Firman Rodarmel Named To School Board By Council
Former city councilman Firman Rodarmel was named to fill the unexpired term of Rollie M. Moren on the city school board. He was the sole nominee but not unanimously supported. Rodarmel will serve two years, Moren having resigned August 1 to join the state board of accounts examiner.
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Firman Rodarmel
Rollie M. Moren
Rodarmel
Frank Donaldson
Ralph Smead
Julian Bowling
John Murray
Mel Dayton
John S. Hastings
Rodarmiel
Moren
State Board of Accounts Examiner
Hugh L. Cox
Ray Donaldson
Mise Oleda
Holman
Jasper
Donaldson
I. U
North Side
Allen Field
Board of Works
John H. Kretz
Doneta Wells
N. W
Thomas T. Hardman
Terre Hate
Hardman
W.P.A
Sherman McCammack
Andrews and House Group Clash Over Wage Exemptions
Members of the house rules committee clashed with wage and hour administrator Elmer F. Andrews over his claim that he changed his stance on exemptions for white collar workers in gratitude for labor's support of the wage and hour law. He reaffirmed his change toward granting hours exemptions for earners around 200 dollars a month while warning that such a move could trigger price cutting and noting a bill already proposed to set the figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
House Rules Committee
Elmer F. Andrews
Organized Labor
Andrews
Lone Tree School graduates record size class in California
In Sacramento on July 25 the Lone Tree School in the San Joaquin region set a record with the largest graduating class. Eleven graduates received diplomas, a milestone for the rural temple of learning.
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Sacramento
Cal
Lone Tree School
Little Rural
Temple of Learning
California
San Joaquin
Sok Tees
Brother Timothy Leaves for Bay St. Louis Mission
Brother Timothy departed after noon for Bay St. Louis Mississippi, following a vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Everett Mattingly of East Herron Street.
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Timothy
Bay St. Louis
Miss
Everett Mattingly
E. Herron Street
Soviet Submarine Sinks After Sea Collision
A Berlin dispatch attributed to Moscow reports a Soviet submarine with 34 crewmen sank after a collision off Murmansk in the Barents Sea. Details were scarce and salvage was hindered by depth, as war news noted a string of submarine losses in recent weeks.
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Berlin
INS
Murmansk
Barents Sea
Moscow
Ter
Canyon Attracts Visitors In Idaho Sinking Canyon Tale
Twin Falls printers finished 2500 waiver blanks for visitors to Idaho's sinking canyon. The site drew nationwide attention as farm lands slid to create a new canyon. Ranch owners report 23,895 waivers of liability signed by the curious.
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Canyon
Twin Falls
Idaho
Ins
Sinking Canyon
Weather and social visit report from Loogootee mixed names
Yesterday's temperatures ranged to a low of 66 degrees with a record of 70 as the cold snap eased. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDonald, Miss Rose Pettigrew of Montgomery, Miss Mildred Doyle of Indianapolis and Conley of Persin visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jones in Loogootee on Monday.
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Frank McDonald
Rose Pettigrew
Montgomery
Mildred Doyle
Indian- Conley
Persin
Henry Jones
Loogootee
Adjournment Sought by August in Roosevelt Talks
President Roosevelt met with Democratic leaders Senator Barkley and Rep. Rayburn to push for adjournment by August 1st or 2nd at the latest. Leaders say Congress is speeding toward adjournment while Roosevelt seeks passage of major programs including a $800 million housing and slum clearance bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Congress
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Rep
Rayburn
Texas
House
Hyde Park
Barkley
House Rules Committee
Hospital Notes A roundup of local patients admitted or operated
Mrs John H McCafferty of Sixth and Van Trees streets was admitted for a minor operation. Master David Strange of Loogootee underwent a major operation this morning. Eugene Mattingly RR 1 underwent a major operation last night. Milfred Baker Loogootee RR 1 submitted to a minor operation this morning. Darandette Colvin Montgomery RR 2 underwent a minor operation. Master Delbert Webber RR 3 Harold Small Otwell underwent a minor operation today. Mrs Raymond Johnson RR 2 was admitted for treatment today. Born to Mrs Paul Edwards Bruceville RR 1 a gon last
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John H. McCafferty
van Trees
David Strange
Loogootee
Eugene Mattingly
R. R
Milfred Baker
Darandette Colvin
Montgomery R. R
Delbert Webber
Harold Small
Otwell
Raymond Johnson
Paul Edwards
Bruceville R. R
British Minister Heads the Baptists
Atlanta July 25. Dr James Henry Rushbrooke a noted London clergyman today was elected president of the world Baptist Alliance. The sixth congress met in Atlanta unanimously adopting the report of its nominating committee which had urged the election of Dr Rushbrooke as successor to Dr George W Truett of Dallas Texas.
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Atlanta
INS
James Henry Rushbrooke
London
England
World Baptist Alliance
Allie
Brooke
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Railroad workers in Washington may get unemployment benefits
About 260 unemployed Washington railroad workers who earned $150 or more in 1938 may now receive benefits under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. They should register at their last railroad or nearest railroad office, with payments funded by a 3 percent payroll levy on wages up to $300 monthly. Registration early is urged to count toward eligibility and waiting period.
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Washington
Railroad Retirement Board
Lee Smiley
Missing bank teller returns to Franklin with small sum
Herbert Hacker, a Franklin bank employee who vanished in March with more than $8,000 from Farmers' Trust, returned home with $39. He surrendered to Sheriff Nelson Pangborn and will face federal embezzlement charges. Hacker said he vacationed in Florida and drove Mrs D M Aikin and her daughter Irene back to Franklin.
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Franklin, Ind
Herbert Hacker
Franklin Bank Ag
Farmers’ Trust Company
Nelson Pangborn
Johnson County
Pangborn
Florida
South
Hacker
D. M. Aikin
Irene
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Indianapolis
J L Stedelin Transferred To Nashville By Armour Co
John L Stedelin a local Armour & Co salesman on N W Second Street received notice of a transfer to Nashville Tennessee in two weeks He succeeds Dennis F Casey who was moved to Illinois The Stedelin family Tom and Bud will relocate with Mr Stedelin to the new post in the near future
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John L. Stedelin
N. W. Second Street
Armour & Co
Nashville
Roosevelt lending program under fire in Senate debate
Michigan Republican attacks the Roosevelt lending program as a spendthrift deceit aimed at circumventing the debt limit. Senator Vandenberg issues a timed statement as the Senate readies to begin debate on the measure during the final spree of New Deal spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Senate
Vandenberg
Teachers for township schools selected for 1939-40 term
Trustee Lester Lee of Washington township lists teachers for each school for the 1939-40 term. Jefferson School assigns Delphia W Allen grade 1 Mae Newton grade 2 Lucile Mischler grade 1-2 3 Leona M Russell grade 4 Norabel W Barber grade 5 Irene Friedman grade 6 Clifford Deaden grade 1e Williams grade 8 E E Meade principal Sugarland School assigns Margaret Wallace grade 4 5 6 Herschel berst principal West Washington School assigns Ruth E Vailt grades 1 2 3 Roberta Harrod music teacher for all schools.
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Lester Lee
Washington Township
Jefferson School
Delphia W. Allen
Mae Newton
Lucile Mischler
Leona M. Russell
Norabel W. Barber
Irene Friedman
Clifford Deaden
Marga
Ret Wallace
Herschel
Berst
West Washington School
Ruth E. Vailt
Beer tavern knife attack leads to Vincennes questioning
State and Knox county officers escorted two witnesses to Vincennes for questioning after yesterday's beer tavern stabbing. Four people were held for questioning. no charges yet against three. Duran suffered a serious abdomen injury requiring surgery. Sawyer aided by disarming the knife. Lawyer Buck claims self defense.
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State
Knox County
Washington
Vincennes
Fred Ne Gt
Daviess
Amere
Charles
Duran
Noo
Sawyer
Vincenney
Booker, Funcannon
Ignac
Wyer
City Swimmers Compete At Indianapolis Carnival Meet
The Washington swimming team returned from Indianapolis after competing in the A A U Swimming Carnival at Hillcrest Country Club pool. They fared well amid strong talent with Bob Bullock finishing fourth in the men 50 yd free and Joe Peek placing fifth in the same event. John Huntington reportedly won the 1 minute 10 seconds event among seven entrants, while Indianapolis Athletic Club team won the meet.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Hillcrest Country Club
He Anette
Bob Bullock
Fou
Joe Peek
John Huntington
Indianapolis Athletic Das
Reich Hoards Grain For Next Year’s Bread Supply
Reich hoards grain as the nation faces the next year’s bread supply amid uncertain harvest outcomes. Officials warn stockpiling could influence prices and availability, prompting debate over policy and emergency reserves.
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REICH
Missionary Kidnapping Ransom Paid Near Release
A ransom payment was reportedly made for the release of Rev. Geroulé Goldner, an American missionary kidnapped by Arabs near the area. The incident prompted regional security alerts and ongoing negotiations for safe passage.
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Geroulé Goldner
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