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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

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Hayes Girl Hurt In Wreck Sunday Evening

Betty Hayes twelve daughter of E Hayes of North Merid street sustained facial injuries when her father's car collided with a machine driven by Anna Summers near Fourth and East Fourth streets Monday night. Both cars were damaged and police reported minor injuries to others involved.

Washington Betty Hayes E. Hayes North Merid Street Fourth East Fourth Atreet Anna Summers Edward Sport Fourth Street South Street Hayes West First van Trees Streets H. J. Birkley Second Street van Trees Street Owrick Mosier Cincinnati Burkley John Jerger van Trees Franklin Kell Woolworth Bloomington

Court of Honor for Washington Boy Scouts Tonight

A court of honor for Washington Boy Scouts will be held tonight in the courthouse court room. John W. Hastings will preside as all scouts and scout masters participate. About 200 merit badges will be awarded to various scouts who earned them. Troop No. 2 led by Dr. C. P. Seu will receive registration certificates. Rev. J. Edw. Murr, pastor of First Methodist, will address the group as the session begins at 7 o'clock. public invited.

Washington Court House John W. Hastings C. P. Seu J. Edw. Murr Ie First Methodist Church

J W Mattingly Dies at 77 After Long Illness

James W Mattingly 77 longtime janitor of the local library died at his home 1196 Washington Ave from heart disease after several months of illness. Born December 45 1853 in Da views county he married Sarah B Clark in 1875 and leaves one son Henry B Mattingly plus two brothers Elisha Ezra and sister Mrs Laura Cole. Funeral at Veale Creek church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev J Edward Murr. James Again Funeral Home in charge.

James W. Mattingly Washington Avenue Mr. Mattingly Daviews County James W Mary (Berry) Mattingly Kentucky Sarah B. Clark John R. Mattingly Henry B. Mattingly Elisha Ezra Mattingly Washington Laura Cole Oklahoma Mattingly Masonics Veale Creek J. Edward Murr James

Banquet at St Simon Auditorium Honors Columbus Leaders

A Sunday banquet at St Simon Auditorium closed a day of activities for the Knights of Columbus. Speeches by T Harris, Hon Pay, and Mr. McNutt highlighted loyalty to United States government and active citizen participation. The crowd heard warnings about foreign influence and calls for a strong militia, ending with a chorus of America. The Deery district deputy and Indianapolis officials attended, with musical interludes by Mrs. Mary Sanford Flagg and violinist Bullock. The class of forty Knights initiated at K of C hall followed, naming members Zinkan, Weilan, Smith, Binghar, Walker, Krempp, and others.

St. Simon Auditorium Knigh Columbus Ha T. Harris Father Rotek Mary's Washington Pay Indiana Law McNutt Amerigs Lagion United States Wtty Moscow Hte America James ”. Deery Grand Knigh Ho Indiapolis Indianapolis K. of C. Hall Deery Mary Sanford Flagg Thernord Bullock Hong Marry Harris U Paul Ofer C. Hall Iph Zinkan Mathias Weilan Fred Smith Joseph Binghar Iph ‘Walker Ray Krempp Hugene Bordinett Roy ’ Charles Gill Joseph Reon Kiefer As iLunder‘Wilson Kitasis

Robbery at Filling Station Near South and Meridian

Thieves entered the Homeline Oi company filling station at South and Meridian, stealing several packages of gum and a machine. The break in was discovered Saturday morning by local police. the front door was found open.

South Meridian Jess

Morning Sessions Only At St. Simon's

St Simons schools shift to morning classes for the remainder of the day with all sessions in the morning this week except Wednesday when no school is held due to a church picnic and a noon dismissal for Simon's boys and girls last week.

ST. Simon’s Simon’s

Fire Destroys Barn and Truck on Local Farm

A Saturday night fire at Mrs. Frank Osha’s farm, south of the city near Jefferson school, destroyed a large barn and a truck stored inside, plus three heating stoves and about 50 dollars in farm supplies. No stock or feed were lost. The blaze began around 8:20 PM and spread rapidly, with rain likely from a lightning strike. insurance covers part of the loss.

Frank Osha Jefferson School

Local insurance man named paid secretary for Chamber of Commerce

Harry V. Hyatt, a local insurance man, was chosen today as paid secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. The group adopts the common plan of employing a secretary to handle many affairs, while Hyatt continues his insurance business and uses his knowledge of chamber operations from other cities.

Harry V. Hyatt Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hyatt Chambers of Commerce

Dances Listed At Palace Of Sweets And Bureke Park

Advertisements in today's Democrat announce dances this week at the Palace of Sweets and at Bureke Park. The notices do not specify dates or times.

Requiem Mass Held for Local Catholic Child

A morning requiem mass was celebrated for an 8 year old at a Catholic church in Sonnee. The remains will be taken to Mary of the Wools for burial on Tuesday.

Soneee Mary-of-the- Wools

Armed Bandit Robs Street Car Motorman for $8.30

James Healy, city street car motorman, was held up on a late Saturday night by a masked bandit who boarded the car in overalls. The robber, armed with a revolver, demanded all cash Healy had collected, about $8.30, then fled before police could locate him. No passengers were aboard during the holdup and no description beyond tall, heavy man in overalls was obtained. Healy notified police from the Arlington Hotel after summoning help.

James Healy Healy

Field Day Plans Near Graham Farms In City Area

Plans near completion for a field day meet to be held Wednesday at Graham Farms east of the city. Sponsored by St Simon schools, the event will feature athletic events for boys and girls along with a big picnic.

Graham Farms I City St. Simon Schools

Ruth Hill Hospitalized With Pneumonia Illness

Mrs. Ruth Hill, ill with pneumonia, was taken from her Harned Avenue home to 313 Mill Street yesterday. The Williams ambulance was called.

Ruth Hill Harned Avenue Mill Street Williams

Otwell Man Dies After Hospital Stay

Melvin Gray of route one Otwell died at 3 58 oclock this morning at Davie County Hospital after an operation for a ruptured appendix. He had been a patient since May 27 and did not recover. Body sent to his home for burial preparations.

Melvin Gray Otwell Daviess County Hospital Mr. Gray

Mrs. Gus Wonders Returned to Home

Mrs. Gus Wonders of Véale township, once a hospital patient, was transported home by the Keller ambulance Saturday afternoon after several days in the hospital.

Mrs. Gus Wonders Gus’ Wonders Véale Township Keller

Review board members appointed in Davies county

John T Harris and Willard A Lucas, county citizens of opposite politics, were appointed this morning to the Davies county board of review by Judge Milto Hastings. They will serve a four year term with Rollie M Moren, auditor, John Sims, Josephswor, and B O Chattin, treasurer. The board will meet soon to hear and equalize all assessment sheets as required by law.

John T. Harris Willard A. Lucas Daviews County Daviess County

County Commission Decision on Business Allowances

A fragmented notice indicates county commissioners considering allowances for a business. The readable portions suggest the action will affect future economic support and policy, with reference to local governance and budgetary oversight.

Underwood Breaks Leg In Front Porch Accident

Underwood, living on North to Meridian Street, slipped while entering her house Saturday evening and fractured the left ankle. She was placed in a plaster cast.

Agtille Underwood Meridian Street H H. €. Whsworth

Road bids list excludes ROAG-57 project

June bid call by the state highway commission omits ROAG-57 from the program after prior committee review. four paving projects slated include routes from Madison to Wallcottville in LaGrange and grades in Weard and New Marmons counties with bid openings set for blacktop retread and bituminous work.

Highway Commission J. Brown Madifee Smiles Wallcottville

Robbers Hit Odon Stores In Early Sunday Burglary

Early Sunday two Odon stores faced burglaries. Laté crackers netted about $8 to $10 from a Barkley store safe after an explosive blast. The Smiley Seneff store was entered next door with only 65 cents, two bottles, and minor loot found. Police suspect two thieves, unseen at 2 to 4 am, with unheeded nearby witnesses.

Odon John Bowman Nicholas Barkley Barkley Bowman Smiley Seneff Seneft

Three Businesses Closed In Town Shakeup

Three local business houses shut their doors during the recent days. The Wiig Market House between Fourth and Fifth streets quit business and the proprietors returned to Indianapolis. Boston Store on East Thesis between Mali and Southh Streets moved to an oil fields locale in Illinois after five years in the town.

Deere Wiig Indiapolis Boston East Thesis Mfg. Co Mali Southh Streets Ilinois

Local Woman Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. wif tralia Ill., Vance of beth Morris of C n paother of Mrs. George Blashington died Sunday after a brief illness. Survivors include Mrs. Charles Ravenscroce of Centralia and Miss Jane Morris of St. Louis. Born in Bonnes Scotland, she lived in Daviess county for many years. She was 76.

Wiftralia Vance Beth Morris George ‘Blashington Sun Centralia Sday Theyance Charles Ravenscroce Janes“Morris St. Louis Bonnes Scotland Daviess County

Cracking County Superintendent Attends State Meeting

O O M SleCracken, county superintendent, traveled to Naahanabe lig this afternoon and will attend a standard meeting of county superintendents.

Oo. M. sleCracken Naahanabelig

JOS E NORRIS TAKEN BY DEATH

Jovsept E Norris 30 truck driver of Loogoodtee died Sunday at county hospital from brain ulcer after weeks of illness. Survived by widow, four children, two brothers, a sister, half siblings, and mother. Born Sept 16 1900 in Daviess county near St Mary's, lived in Loogoodtee most life. Services Tuesday 9 am at St Johns Catholic church with burial in St Johns Cemetery.

Jovsept E._Norris Loogootee Mr. Norris

May Weather Report From Washington Observes Feagans

May weather data compiled by C. C. Feagans U S weather observer in Washington shows a mean temperature of 62.2 degrees with a high of 90 on the 17th and a low of 8 on the 7th. Total precipitation 3.32 inches including 0.83 on the 20th. Eleven days with measurable precipitation, sixteen clear days, eight partly cloudy and seven cloudy.

C. C. Feagans U. S. Weather Washington Atien

Mrs Tom Daily and baby moved home by Keller ambulance

Mrs Tom Daily and her infant were discharged from the hospital and transported to their home on East South Street this morning in a Keller ambulance.

Tom Daily Baby Bog East South Street Keller

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