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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

3

St Simon's plans free transport to Graham Farms meet

St Simon's school will provide free buses to Graham Farms tomorrow with departures from the school at 4:30 and every half hour thereafter. Pupils enter multiple track events at Graham Farms with Class A B and C D listings including numerous dash, distance, hurdles, jumping, and relay events led by students such as Clements, Raymann, Zinkan, and Grannan among others.

St. Simon's School Graham Farms St. Simon’s

Rites Held for Matilda McKinley at Wheatland

Mrs Matilda McKinley 77 wife of Rolla H McKinley died at home north of Wheatland Saturday night after a 21 month illness She leaves a daughter Maude Welton a son Lester McKinley three grandchildren two sisters and a brother all of Wheatland Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the home with Rev Will Amis of the Presbyterian church officiating and burial at Wheatland Also notes traffic fatality survey cites half occur at street and highway intersections

Matilda McKinley Rolla H. McKinley Wheatland Maude Welton Lester McKinley Sarah Cain Oprah Wampler Philip Harbin Will Amis The Presbyterian Church

Public column weighs in on Hoover prospects and Republican tone

FP wT column by Jim McDonald surveys Republican sentiment across counties on Hoover’s nomination, naming Watson Lucas Moses and the party’s old guard as obstacles. It notes most interviewees doubt Hoover’s ability, preferring a candidate who can beat the Democrats, with critical views voiced about the current political mood.

Washington Hoover Republican Party Watson Lucas Moses Lincoln Simi Martin County Jim McDonald

Dagger Found Hidden in Killer Crowley's Sock at Sing Sing

Ossining New York June 2 Guards discovered a home made dagger in the sock of killer Two Gun Crowley as he entered Sing Sing under a death sentence. The weapon was made from a broken iron spoon with a ground edge. Crowley taunted guards when asked about use. County Judge Smith sentenced him for execution the week of July 6 with Crowley grinning and thanking the court.

Ossining N. Y Crowley Sing Sing Smith

Jeffries Johnson Rivalries Echo in Boxing Lore

The piece recalls the Jeffries Johnson era with Jeffries recalling Havana knockout claims and Willard defending his role, and imagines future clashes as Dempsey and Johnson enter a mythic frame. It notes boxing figures like Schmeling, Stribling, and Gans, with bets on sparring and a July 3 bout buildup.

Johnson Jess Willard Jungle King Havana Jeffries

Rhubarb and Soybean Notes From County Agent Column

County agent notes describe rhubarb cultivation tips including planting depth, manuring, fall soil preparation, and spring spading to produce early stalks. Suggestions cover varieties, fertilization, and dividing old plants, plus soybean hay as home grown protein and market considerations for soybeans compared to wheat.

Search Continues For Body In Wabash River

In Vincennes Indiana divers mussel diggers and volunteers continued the hunt for William Lane 20 who drowned Saturday afternoon in the Wabash River. After more than 48 hours officials feared the search could last several days with the body possibly lodged among large river rocks near the B and O Railway Bridge.

Vicennes Ind Jane Wabash William Lane B. and O

Postal card travels five months for short Hazelton journey

Hazelton Indiana June 2 A postal card sent December 1 by Attorney Sanford Trippet of Princeton arrived here for Royal Armstrong May 18. The ten mile trip from Princeton to Hazelton took five months from mailing.

Hazelton Ind Sanford Trippet Princeton Royal Armstrong

Ironsides Receives Two New Anchors at Boston Yard

The 134 year old frigate U S S Constitution, known as Old Ironsides, now under reconstruction at Boston Navy Yard, has been fitted with two new anchors weighing 5300 pounds each. Each anchor carries a 120 fathom chain.

Ironsides Boston U.S. S. Constitution Boston Navy Yard

Thief Steals Cop’s Bike Forcing Constable Reeves On Beat

In Preston Ontario on June 2 a thief stole Constable John Reeves bicycle from the police station curb. Reeves now patrols on foot, keeping his beat despite the loss.

Preston Ont John Reeve Reeves

Bitter wife faces a missing husband mystery

Eller endures neglect as Jim vanishes after a week. His children receive much attention while the other two roam. The youngest falls ill and Fate denies Eller love, leaving her in a state of sobbing defeat. Investigators or family confront the bitter fallout of abandonment.

Jim Eller

Weston High and Beacon School tie ends in ten innings

Weston High and Beacon School baseball teams battled to a 10 10 tie after nine innings in Weston Mass on June 2. The game extended to the 10th inning where Weston clinched victory 30 to 10 by nine runs to break the tie.

Weston Mass Weston High and Beacon Psine

Mountain Question and Word Puzzle Stack

A scrambled list of clues and partial answers appears, mixing numeric items and vertical headings. The page shows a crossword style crossword with hints like hair cut and wing, plus scattered incomplete words and mis-typed letters, reflecting a vintage puzzle section with unclear final solutions.

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