Auto and Cow Collision on Highway 50 East of Black Oak
A 1949 Kaiser driven by Joe Edward Westbrook of Little Rock struck a cow on Highway 50 near the Black Oak cafe in front of Carl McMullen’s residence around 5:45 p.m. The front end was crushed. police estimate about $200 to repair. The cow was only lightly injured. Westbrook, 46, stationed at Camp Atterbury, reported traveling west at about 45 mph when the cow on the south side appeared. A truck coming from the opposite direction prevented avoidance. Separate incident: a 1941 Hudson on Highway 1 west of Cannerville caught fire from a ruptured tar pipe, burning the rear seat. driver Paul Algie Christiansen of Blacksburg Va. said no insurance. The Montgomery fire department extinguished the flames.
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Highway 50
Black Oak
Carl McMullen
Kaiser
Joe Edward Westbrook
Little Rock
Arkansas
Westbrook
Carmp Atterbury
Highway 1
Cannerburg
Hudson
Montgomery
Paul Algie Christiansen
Blacksburg
Church School Opens Monday For Vacation Bible School
The Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday with sessions for children aged 4 to 12 from 8 30 to 11 00 each morning. Rev Russell Kern meets teachers at 10 00 tomorrow at Walnut Street school for final planning ahead of the 50th anniversary start. Sponsored by the Washington Ministerial Association, the program expects record enrollment and has a 50 cent registration fee due next Monday.
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Russell Kern
Walnut Street School
Vacation Bible School
The
Washington Ministeral Association
Desco Newton Hurt In Wreck At Palmyra Indiana
Desco Newton, a local dairyman from Newton, was injured in a two truck collision on highway 150 at Palmyra Indiana. He was returning to Washington from New Albany in his pickup when a 1950 Pontiac panel truck turned left in front of him. Newton suffered a broken collar bone and numerous cuts and bruises.
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Desco
Newton
Palmyra
Ind
Washington
New Albany
Daviess County Softball League Opens With Mayor Buris Pitch
Opening night program for Daviess County Softball League is set for Monday June 4 at 7 30 p m The mayor Ralph I Burris will throw the opening pitch with Leo Johnson school board president present The high school band performs at 7 00 p m Ivan Hollen league president will introduce the mayor at 7 15 followed by a brief school board speech The program continues with Dr L M Wedeking speaking at 7 25 as the band plays the National Anthem before the pitch
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Daviess County
Ralph I. Burris
Leo Johnson
Ivan Hollen
L. M. Wedeking
School City
Services for James Dillon Held at Gill Chapel
Funeral services for James Jimmie F. Dillon were conducted at the Gill chapel at 3 pm Thursday by Rev. Dr. Wm. R. Seat. The Masons led the service and burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Cone Ralph McLin Don Livingston Keith Tomey David Seat Curt Wildridge.
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James
Jimmie) F. Dillon
Gill Chapel
Wm. R. Seat
Masons
Oak Grove Cemetery
Roy Cone
Ralph McLin
Don Livingston
Keith Tomey
David Seat
Curt Wildridge
Weather Reaches Summer High in Washington
The mercury rose to 96 degrees at noon in Washington, surpassing the prior high of 94 set two days earlier last month.
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Washington
Tough Credit Controls To Curb Inflation
Washington reports the administration backed tighter bank loan and credit limits to curb inflation. The plan, approved for publication, was drafted by Wilson Snyder Martin Keyserling and supported by the economic stabilizers. It notes credit controls alone won’t solve inflation and cites wage and price measures as necessary, with possible new wage ceilings next week. The report also says the Office of Price Stabilization will roll back cattle prices and the Fed will propose higher reserve requirements to restrain lending.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Defense Mobilizer
Wilson
Treasury
Snyder
Johnston
Wage Stabilization Board
Federal Reserve
Congress
Former Resident of Epsom Dies in Bridgeport Ill
Henry Wilson Monts aged 67 died at his home in Bridgeport Illinois on Sunday night. Born in Epsom North Dakota he leaves widow Mary M Monts two daughters Helen Ap lin of Indianapolis and Artha Pinnick of Bridgeport two sons Theodore Monts of Washington and Adam Monts of Barton two sisters Dora Inner of Streator and Elizabeth Black of New Gostien Funeral services were held at the Christian church at 2 30 p m Tuesday Rev H A Bourne officiating Burial followed in Bridgeport Cemetery Attending from Washington were Theodore Monts James Clark and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hafner
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Henry ‘Wilson Monts
Bridgeport
Ill
Sunny Hight
Epsom
Mary M Onts
Ttwo
Helen Aplin
Indianapolis
Artha Pinnick
Theodore Monts
Washgton
Adam Monts
Barton, d
Dorainner
Streator
Izabeth Black
Robert
Christian Church
Fredery
a _ Hill
Parker Rites At Montgomery
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Parker were held at 2 o'clock Friday at the EUB church in Montgomery led by Rev. John A Marr. Burial followed in Bethany Cemetery with pallbearers Frank Parker Bob Donald Richard Parker Bill McPherson Bennie Taylor.
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Frank Rker
E.U.B
Montgomery
John A. Marr
Bethany Cemetery
Pallbeafere
Frank
Bob A Donald
Richard Park
Bill McPherson
Bennie ‘Aylor
Baseball Game Here Sunday at Ajlen Field
Washington American Leon Junior baseball team will play Vincennes Junior Legion today at 2 30 p m at Ajlen Field. They will return game with Wensboro has been scheduled for June 14 at 2 30 p m.
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Washington
May Weather Report Released By CG Feagans
The May weather report shows a wide temperature swing from a high of 93 degrees on May 1 to a low of 39 degrees on May 19, with an average temperature rising. Precipitation totaled 2.8 inches, and there were 16 clear days observed.
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CG. C. Feagans
Frank Holt Harvests Fine Strawberries
A local grower named Frank Holt reports a bountiful strawberry harvest praised by neighbors. The season yields fragrant fruit, sold at nearby markets, with Holt noting steady demand and positive feedback from customers.
Government cuts 30 percent in durable goods output
Washington reports a 30 percent cut in production of durable consumer goods such as refrigerators and washing machines. Automobile output falls sharply, with a 10 percent decline in July and a further reduction in the July-September quarter, while steel and aluminum supplies constrain overall factory activity. The plan aims to avoid drastic ceilings and maintain output targets, appealing to manufacturers to meet new production ceilings without major layoffs.
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Washington
Romiitas
Manly Pieischmann
Manin
Alutin
Ang
Thig Gould Pe
Arthur Pride Dies in California
Word received by relatives reports the death of Arthur Pride of Ayko at his California home on Tuesday. Bruce Pride will attend the funeral.
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Arthur Pride
Ayko
Pita
Two Appointments Made on Welfare Board Amid Reshuffle
Judge Jallip D. Waller and Hyatt fill vacancies on the county welfare board. Waller’s appointment arises as a term ends for Hyatt, who completes a prior term. Mrs Aulding is reappointed to serve another term, continuing her tenure on the board.
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Jallip D. Waller
Quiet title suit names Clyde Waller and Bradford heirs
A brief docket item lists Clyde Waller and Micah Bradford as plaintiffs in a quiet title action with mention of a husband and unknown heir-in-law linked to the above parties. The note appears in a fragmented historical newspaper record with limited context.
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Aes
Clyde
Fa ‘Waller
Micah Bradford
Huebner home burns near Loogootee
A one and a half frame house owned by Phillip Huebner on St Marys Road one half mile west of Loogootee was razed by fire early this morning. Huebner and his family escaped unharmed though firefighters could not save the fire damaged home which had been recently remodeled.
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Phillip Huebner
St. Mary’s Road
Loogootee
Huebner
Cub Scouts Honor Leader Hosts Circus Night
Pack 77 at South Side 1 held a May themed circus with side shows and talent displays. Al Somers was honored as packmaster for three years. Robrannan named Cub master for the coming year with planned outdoor activities and swimming lessons supervised by Red Cross lifeguards. John Hastings spoke to parents as former Cub Scouts in full uniform attended.
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Cub Scouts
Pack'77
South Side
al Somers
Robrannan
Mr. Somers
Somers
Kiwanis Sponsor Rogers Circus Comes to Washington
The Rogers Brothers four ring circus, second in size to Ringling, will perform at Emmons showgrounds West Washington on Wednesday June 27 with afternoon and night shows. Tickets sold by Kiwanis members at $1.20 for adults 60 cents for children with 60 cents extra for reserved seats at the gate. Proceeds fund Washington Kiwanis youth programs.
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Rogers Brothers Circus
United States
Washington Kiwanis'Club
Emmons Showgrounds
West Washington
Philip D. Waller
Kiwanis Club
Waller
Kiwanis Elitics
Shrine
Rogers Brothers
Washington
Ringling
Kiwanis
Washington Kiwanis
Sailor Granted 30 Day Leave to Wed Doomed Fiancée
In East Point Georgia machinist's mate Tom Auburn 19 visits his bedridden fiancée Betty Thompson 18 who has cancer. The navy granted a 30 day leave with possible extension and even arranged a special plane so the couple could marry before Betty dies. A spokesman said Tom may be stationed nearer to Betty in Atlanta. Betty felt better upon seeing him and shared her wish to marry.
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INS
Navy
Tom Auburn
Sioux Falls
S. D
Betty Thompson
Betty
Tom
Norfolk, Va
Atlanta
Enrollments in Daviess County 4-H Clubs Reach 1092
The Daviess County 4-H program reports 1092 members enrolled, with 538 girls in 25 clubs and 554 boys in 17 clubs. Adult and junior leaders assist, including 70 boys and 64 girls serving as junior leaders. The 4-H year will culminate at a grounds event from August 7.
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Daviess County
Allies Capture Two Hills Overlooking Yanggu
American troops seized two hills overlooking Yanggu at the eastern tip of North Korea amid heavy fighting. The advance comes as clashes continue along the front, with Allied forces pressing to secure surrounding terrain and disrupt enemy positions.
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Tokyo
Yanggu
North Ko
Eyewitness account of price war in department stores
An INS staff correspondent recalls a chaotic price war at Macy’s in Brooklyn. He describes mobs, pushing customers, exhausted clerks, and wildly fluctuating prices as suits drop from $33.04 to $23.34 amid frantic bargaining and misread labels.
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Ins
Tay
New York
Macy’s
Brooklyn
Death notices and Korea War battlefront updates
Obituary notices report the death of Harvey Sims in Indianapolis after illness, with survivors including a widow and relatives in Burns City and Odon. The article also details heavy fighting on the Korean front, noting Allied advances, Chinese resistance, and multiple air and ground engagements, including MiG-15 and Sabrejet actions near Pyongyang, Seoul, and the Hwachon reservoir.
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Rea
Hwachon
Seoul
Iran Oil Nationalization Talks Sought by U S Amid Tensions
Tehran reports say President Truman urged Premier Mossadegh to negotiate with Britain over oil nationalization. Ambassador Grady delivered a personal message, while in London a British envoy met. Iran faces growing revolutionary pressure as factions threaten drastic measures and possible closing of British consulates.
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Tehran
Bent Truman
Mossadegh
Great Britain
United States
Henry F. Grady
Ins
U. S
Iran
Grady
Truman
Mohammed Mossadegh
Frances Shepherd
London
Reuters
Malta
Pe Abidiya
Anglo-Irian Oil Company
Dad
Sie
B and C Report Made Public By Committee
Waele June 1 The report accuses the Reconstruction Finance Corp of collusive irregular proceedings tied to a railroad second bankruptcy since 1939. The B and O, during its peak earnings, retired owner bonds rather than reduce its 87 dollars debt to the RC. The publication follows a clash between To bey and a senator over the committee’s conclusions.
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Waele
INS
Made
Justice Artment
Sen. Foley
N. H
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tobey
Sen.rt
Nebraska Flood Threat Across Eastern Farmland
National weather service cautions due to rain swollen Cottonwood River flooding thousands of acres in eastern Nebraska. Elkhorn River expected to breach banks today while Big Blue River rises toward two feet, prompting flood warnings for farm districts and communities along the streams.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Ials
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