Racing meet planned at Graham Farms track details tent size
Plans for a large racing meet at Graham Farms track on state highway 50 include a big tent to house entrants and spectators. The event, scheduled for August 12 to 14, draws entries from Walter Indier Atlanta Georgia John Berry Rome Georgia Henry Knight Columbus Ohio and features 2:11 trot 2:20 pace 3 mile run with purses from 75 to 200 dollars. A Wabash Valley Jersey cat show will accompany the races, boosting local county fair interest.
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Wabesh Vailey
Graham Farms
Yeti
Terre Haute
Boonville Fair
Walter Indier
Atlanta
John Berry
Rome Ga
Henry Knight
Columbus
Wabash
State Police Officer Killed in Indiana Crash
Carlisle Indiana Patrolman Gilbert Tatwater, 40, of Bicknell, a July 6 joiner to the force, died in an accidental crash near Bicknell. Investigators led by H A Strange, assistant chief, said no blame would be attached to W A Phillips of Egat Louis Michigan, driver of the machine involved. The incident underscores a fatal day for Indiana law enforcement with Tatwater's death reported July 31 in Indianapolis.
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Carlisle
Ind
Gilb 40
Bicknell
Indianapolis
Gilbert T. Tatwater
H. A. Strange
W. A. Phillips
Egat Louis
Rae
Louisville Man to Speak Here at Institute
Dr. H. N. Sherwood of Louisville University in Louisville Ky will be principal speaker at the institute. Sherwood is a prominent educator and a splendid speaker whose selection marks a key event for teachers. Plans are underway for the full institute with details on speakers and meeting dates to be announced. the program is set to begin the term opening September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. N. Sherwood
Louisville University
Louisville, Ky
Dr. Sherwood
Peepiccaia
Oers
Local Scene of Yard Sprinklers and Workers
A bustling day shows sprinklers spinning in a yard while city workers wash street coverings ready for traffic. A small bunny hops along the roadside seeking food as clouds drift, and dozens of workmen head toward factories seeking jobs. A blackberry picker shows the season’s heat, and a young man visits a ripe patch of mushmallows nearby.
Citizens object to council action on local manufacturer loan
Several residents criticized city council for approving a loan to a local manufacturer. They urged reassessment and promised continued oversight of the deal and its impact on the community.
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City Council
Truck Driver Faces Repair Trouble On Local Street
A truck driver encounters repeated repair troubles on a local street causing minor delays. City crews monitor the situation, with no injuries reported and no road closures announced at this time.
Illiteracy in Daviess County Prompts State Report
A Indiana state literacy survey shows Daviess County has 254 illiterates, among the lowest counts in the state. The report notes Knox and Lake counties have hundreds more illiterate residents, while Marion Vanderburgh Vigo and others show sizable figures. Overall Indiana lists 43,721 illiterates aged 10 and over, with breakdowns by race and white and foreign-born groups.
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Daviess County
Indiana
O. M. McCracken
Coun
Knox
Lake County
Marion
Vanderburgh
Iona
Bridgework on 56.8 miles of highway near Wheatland nears finish
Construction on the 56.8 mile Washington to Wheatland highway progressed rapidly from June 18 with paving machines reaching Wheatland by Thursday noon. Officials expect completion including shoulders and guard rails by late August and traffic to open by September 1 barring rain or equipment breakdown. An average of about 830 feet of concrete was laid daily, higher than the state average.
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Washington
Wheatland
Highway Commission
Constation
Sandy Hook Farmer in Critical Condition After Stroke
A 65-year-old Sandy Hook resident, father of Oni Russell, living on Road 67 south, is reported in critical condition today after suffering a stroke. The situation is being monitored as doctors treat the man and family seeks updates.
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Oni Russell
Sandy Hook
Aes
Jasper man undergoes major operation in local hospital
ALOIS SCHROEDER of Jasper was admitted to a local hospital for a major operation in Seer County. The report notes his condition is being monitored by medical staff as he begins recovery steps.
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Alois Schroeder
Seer
Alois Schroeeer
Jasper
City Council Approves Purchase of Cor-Cor Toy Stock
The City Council approves a 7500 dollar purchase of stock in the Cor-Cor Toy Factory. Mayor McCarty indicated the transaction will be carried through soon, likely today or Saturday, with the stock to represent a fraction of shares at par value.
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McCarty
L. A. Corcoran
Corcoran
Rmit
Hale
Mrs Reynolds Dies in Loogootee After Stroke
Mrs. T. R. Reynolds age 59 died at 3 yesterday afternoon at her Loogootee home after a two week illness from a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in St. John's cemetery. She was born July 30, 1872 in Caseyville Illinois and moved to Loogootee at age five. She married T. R. Reynolds forty one years ago and several children survive. Her husband, a local barber, is prominent in business circles. She had been in failing health for months. Her death is mourned by many in Loogootee.
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T. R. Reynolds
I Loogootee
John
Elizabeth
Rhyn) Quinn
Loogootee
T. R
Dick) Reynolds
Reynolds
Will Daugherty Taken By Death
Funeral services for Will Daugherty 35 of Terre Haute will be held Saturday morning. He died suddenly Wednesday night at a Terre Haute hospital, heart disease reported as the cause. He was cousin of Walter Sullivan chief of police and nephew of Mrs John Buckley and Mrs Kate Karte of Washington. He had been living in Washington with relatives. He was a member of the Senate and had been a physician for some time.
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Wi Daugherty
Terre Haute
Daugherty
Walter Sullivan
John Buckley
Kate Karte
Washington
Wheat plunges to new levels in July futures
Chicago July wheat futures slump to near all time lows on the Chicago Board of Trade as liquidation presses prices. July delivery falls to a record low while September dips to about 50 cents. Corn and oats show mixed moves with irregular closes. Stocks drift lower amid dividend cuts and spread of selling pressure, with brief late rallies offset by ongoing losses.
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Chicago
Bashél
Chicago Board of Trade
New
York
Ismet
Water survey review by finance firm affirms town plant
Washington officials reported that a finance firm completed a water survey for the local utility. The firm found the plant and equipment to be the best type, the plant well maintained, the distribution system in good condition, and mains in as good shape as when laid. A final report will go to McNest firm for potential city purchase action.
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Washington
Elle Fena
Gordon
Elf
H. Bulot
McNest
Washing
Butotar
Wage slashing proposal in Indiana state prison
Michigan City reports a proposal by John Moorman to cut wages of all Indiana state prison employees by 10 percent for those earning over $140 a month and seven percent for those under $140. The plan, introduced to the prison trustees, was laid aside for 30 days and may be extended to state schools, including Purdue, after Gov. Leslie's discussion.
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Michigan City
Indiana State
John Moorman
Moorman
Bie
Leslie
Delegations to Evansville for road meet mobilize districts
Sixty delegates from Washington Plainville Elnora and Newberry left this city at 10 am for Evansville to attend a good roads meeting. Evansville Auto mobile club hosts at 2 pm with George F Albrecht as secretary manager and Robert W Chambers presiding. Mayor Frank W Griese to welcome visitors.
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Washington
Plainville
Elnora
Newberry
Evansville
Indianapolis
Automobile Club of
Club
George F. Albrecht
Robert W. Chambers
Frank W. Griese
Indiana Highway Commission
Cham
Louisville
Terre Haute
Chambers
Chicken Supper and Entertainment at St Marys Barr Twp
Announcement from Rev Joseph Clancy confirms a chicken supper and entertainment at St Marys church grounds in Barr Township next Sunday evening. A bountiful meal at reasonable prices, bingo with five awards, refreshments, and other amusements are planned. Public invites. attendees may use the new pavement on Route 50 then turn north on St Marys road.
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Joseph Clancy
St. Mary’s Church
Ave Township
Georée
St. Mary's Road
Interstate commission cuts livestock freight rates
Washington July 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a slight downward in freight rates on cattle calves and sheep shipments from Fort Worth Texas to Cincinnati Ohio and other Ohio destinations. The ruling upholds the reasonableness of present livestock rates with small reductions of about 5 to 70 cents per hundredweight and applies to all points in the region including Terre Haute and other listed routes.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fort Worth
Tex
Cincinnati
Ohio
Yo Fe
Ina
Haute
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