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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

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Prostatic Diseases topic at Daviess County Medical Society

The Daviess County Medical Society met at the county hospital with Dr. Wm Wishard of Indianapolis as guest speaker discussing Prostatic Diseases, aided by slides and demonstrations. Seven physicians attended, including Porter Swan Coleman Hayes DeMotte Ingalls Fox Lindsay Blazey Bowman Lett W C McKittrick Wadsworth Burress. Visitors were Drs R C Rauscher Indianapolis Jack McKittrick Washington Rise and McNaughton Petersburg.

Daviess

Large Spider Captured by Boy Prompts Awe

A four year old Walter Wayne Sutherland, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Sutherland of the American Shoe Shop, brought in a unusually large running spider. The creature, about a dime sized body with legs over an inch long, was identified today as a running spider species. The child was not bitten.

Walter Wayne Sutherland Bill Sutherland

One Held Today in New Kidnap Case

Federal agents in Mia assisted by local officers conducted a large scale search for a kidnapping suspect. A man identified as Braxt was reportedly questioned at the FBI office after being taken into custody. — New Rochelle and Mia police and G men pursued leads amid rumors of additional custody.

Dmi Hia INS Held Baty Cash, Jr Satur Sol Ind Tively Braxt FBI Mia Suestioning Custo

Champion Sow Ends Her Career After Fair Wins

Johnny raised a sow that became a prize winner at the Elnora Fair in 1934 1935 and 1936 earning blue ribbons and top honors. In 1936 his son was Grand Champion as the sow weighed over 900 pounds before her butchered end.

Johhny Elnora Fai Johnny

Dem not clear contest call for submissions

Fragmentary OCR text invites photographs for a "Picture Of The Month Contest" and urges participation. Mentions the Democrat party and a prize of five dollars, but text is garbled with many missing words and unclear context.

Insurance offices to start new plan in Washington

Washington insurance agents announce in The Democrat that during summer months their offices will close Thursday afternoons. The move mirrors other professionals in Washington who already close on Thursday afternoons.

Washington Democrat

Rites for Mrs Draddy Held at St Simon’s Church

Funeral services for Mrs Mary R Draddy were held at 9 am at St Simon's Catholic Church with interment in St John's Cemetery. Pallbearers included Spencer Bourg holtzer Ed Kretz Frank Garaghan Dr A T Steinhart Robert Graham Jr and Sam B Boyd.

Mary R. Draddy St. Simon’s Catholic Church St. John’s Cemetery Spencer ‘Bourgholtzer Ed Kretz Frank Garaghan A. T. Steinhart Robert Graham, Jr Sam B. Boyd

Local Federation No 2 Meeting At City Hall

A meeting of Local Federation No 2 is called for Wednesday evening June 1 at 7 30 in the Council Chamber City Hall. Important business will be transacted and a good attendance is requested. George A Wiltz Secretary Treasurer.

Federation No. 2 George. A. Wiltz Secy. Treas

Garden Club Meeting Postponed to June 9th

The Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Ernest Killion's home, originally set for Thursday, was postponed to Thursday, June 9. Newly hatched silkworms are tiny. 700,000 weigh one pound now and about 9500 pounds in 42 days.

Garden Club Ernest Killion

Baseball scores and rain postponement notes from May 222

In a merged box score style, multiple leagues show abbreviated lines for teams including Kennedy W Y and CLEW Harder PHIL Nelson, with rain postponements noted for St Louis and league-wide delays. The tabulated results include partial inning counts and scattered runs across St Louis Chicago Washington Boston Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh matchups.

George W Wilson Critically Ill in Glendale

George W Wilson, a prominent figure in Glendale, is critically ill. Friends and relatives await further medical updates as the community near his residence and workplace rally for support.

George W. Wilson Tee W. Wilson Promine Glendale

Fragmented OCR tease of a local notice

Incomplete text fragment shows words like pay and fees but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The readable material hints at a financial or lawful notice but provides no concrete entities or actions to summarize accurately.

Friddle to Seek Indiana Coaching Job If Dean Resigns

Burl Friddle coach of South Side Fort Wayne high school basketball says he will pursue the Indiana college coaching post if Everett Dean leaves to join Stanford University. A member of Franklin's famed wonder five, Friddle is content in Fort Wayne but believes college coaching offers a brighter future.

Franklin Ube Burl Friddle Coac South Side of Fort Wayne Everett Dean Stanford University Friddle Franklin “Wonder Fort Wayne

Sudeten Shootings Spark Alarm Ahead of Czech Elections

In Eger a cafe shooting left two Sudeten Germans dead, heightening German Czechoslovak tensions. The incident follows earlier killings by Czech police and comes the day before municipal elections, fueling fears of a Nazi march amid a tense border situation.

Prague Eger Io Begin

Hospital Notes Update On Local Patients

Miss Imelda Oppelt of Loogootee was admitted for medical treatment. Mrs Clara McCafferty of Harned Avenue was reported very low by the attending physician.

Imelda’ Oppelt Loogootee Clara McCafferty Harned Avenue

Britain proposes trading fleet with United States

A government memo indicates Britain backs a plan to swap ocean and land assets with the United States. The proposal follows a prior mission and talks with Canada. Details remain unconfirmed as officials weigh strategic and diplomatic implications.

Charles Reeve Buried in Knox County Indiana

Charles Reeve burial services held in Edwardsport Indiana follow his death last Saturday. The funeral at Edwardsport Baptist Church drew family and local mourners. Reeve was a brother of E. Reeve of Washington and funeral details were announced by the local church authorities.

Charles Reeve Knox CO Edwardsport Bapemérial Graham Reeve E. Reeve Washington

Martin County Treasurer Charged In Fraud Case

Shoals Indiana June 1 Two charged in Martin circuit court allege fraudulent checks issued by farmer Sims. Court records show the charges connected to financial schemes involving two automobiles and a new station filing.

Born to Mrs Bernard Peachee Glendale

A child was born last night to Mrs Bernard Peachee in Glendale, marking a family milestone with a straightforward birth notice.

Bernard Peachee Glendale

Senate Conferees Forecast Prolonged Hour Law Debate

Washington June 1 INS prolongéd pattie o v7 wage a hour legislation that will delay ad journment of congress long p atiiement date of death was predicted today by senate conferees Sena tors Walsh D Mass and Bora R Idale force the legislation would earn conference or bably two weeks and that there would be lengthy onf erence re in the sea Walshi aed to controversial cf the genate and hous e It rant that debate in con ference and in the senate will protracted and in my opinion ad journment of is will com nearer July than any date that has been Suggested so far Predicting the conferees will practically rewrite the bills Borah Said There is little possibility not our work can be finished by Jun 10th Theresis a vast gulf between the house bill and the senate bill and problems presented are multi tude

Washington INS Congress Senate Rnin Walsh D.-Mass Bora R.-Idale Housé Borah House

Pig with Nose on Head Reported in Pickle

Evansville Indiana June 1 A pig with its nose protruding from the top of its head curled over like an elephant trunk with eyes popping out was brought to Walter H Gruner’s hospital from Dr Gruner’s farm. The freak lived only an hour but is being preserved now in formaldehyde for veterinary study.

Evansville Ind Walter H. Gruners Pital Dr. Gruner

Aikman Honored at Indiana Debate Banquet

Aikman of Washington and Jack Oliver of Wil d Indiana University debate team, victors of the 1937 38 intramural tournament, were honored at a Theta Alpha Phi speech banquet at the Graham Hotel in Bloomington last Wednesday night.

Aikman Jack Oliver Indiana University Theta Alpha Phi Graham Hotel Bloomington

Garner Names Five Of Group In Candidates List

Five individuals, four Democrats and one Republican, are named in a group associated with a constitutional matter. The filing outlines charges related to the group’s activities and seeks to move forward with legal action against those named.

Garner

Restoration Of American Mission Propertys Asked

Banquet and dance planned by the Washington Catholic Alumni Association for the next Tuesday in June. The annual event starts at 6 30 pm with dancing to follow the banquet. 1938 H S graduates will attend and reservations are taken by telephone.

ington Catholic +ght H. S Onge

Weather and diplomacy snippets from May 1937 and 1938 notes

The report compares rainfall and temperatures in May 1938 to May 1937, detailing mean temperatures, rainfall amounts, and notable weather days. It also cites Ambassador Joseph C. Grew delivering a protest to Japan's foreign minister under Secretary Hull, describing it as the stiffest note since the Panay incident, urging removal of obstacles to US nationalists and property in Shanghai.

Joseph C Secretar Shanghai China Yangtze-Poo

City Trial Report Notes Public Speaking Evening

In the city trial record, Indiana court session at 7:50 p.m. featured two strong speakers while the public attended. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a formal proceeding with audience presence and active commentary.

Mrs. Tabitha E Freeman Dies in Shoals County Farm

Mrs Tabitha E Freeman 79 wife of Rev Francis Kyo Freeman died Tuesday at home near Shoals Idaho after a brief illness of apoplexy She was born April 3 1859 in the county lived on the Freeman farm since marriage in 1888 Parents Permelia and last name unknown Four children James H and others survive Funeral arrangements pending burial near home

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