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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

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Bellanca plane to attempt nonstop Berlin flight tonight

Weather over Newfoundland and the western Atlantic is rough and may impede the attempt. Clarence Chamberlin, pilot, was advised of a likely calm period later tonight for a possible start. Charles Levine says takeoff could be at 6 o clock with an official from the National Aeronautic Association supervising.

New York Newfoundland Atlantic Weather Bureau Office of the Columbia Roosevelt Field N. Y Bellanca Airne Columbia Europe Coumbia Aircraft Auenading Clarence Chamberlin Washington Charles Levine Bellanca Columbia Theational Aeronautic Association Today Berlin Association

Plane lands near Cumbach as aviator and mother aboard

Mr Ballow piloted a plane that landed near Camback this morning at 6 25 local time. He and his 73 year old mother had left Chicago around 5 am destined for Memphis Tenn. Fog after Terre Haute made flying risky and delayed the trip until after 10 am. They had earlier flown from Florida to Chicago by air before continuing to Memphis.

Mr. Ballow

Iquor Ban Concoctions Face Bearish Market

Reporters describe illicit liquor sellers discussing methods to blunt a weak market. They cite questionable quantity and alleged value of ten dollars per quart. Spokesmen say no countermeasures will be used and hint price adjustments and quality changes may follow.

Jan

Must Secure Flood Data For Congress

Chicago reports that flood data for Congress was discussed by Secretary Davis who outlined three phases of response: rescue and relief for victims, restoration of habitation, and prompt preventive measures against future floods during the next session.

Chicago Alk

School Dismissals Mark End Of Term Festivities

Local reports describe high school pupils being dismissed at noon with cards distributed at three o clock as students from grade and St Mary’s Catholic schools wrap up the term. Community events and public gatherings follow with the public invited on Wednesday at St Simons.

St. Mary’ Watholic School St. Simons Wedneads

Washington High School Alumni Reunion Welcomes Class of 1927

Over two hundred alumni gathered at the Washington high school on Thursday night to welcome the class of 1927 into the Alumni Association. The event featured a dinner in the gym, speeches by Watts Ward and senior president Oral A, plus musical performances by Bils Webster and Mrs. Kring. Notables included Mr. and Mrs. Burke Cochran of Los Angeles and Miss Osborne of Cincinnati. Hamlet Allen, father of the school, sent flowers and best wishes due to illness. tonight exercises will be held in the gymnasium.

Washington Hig School Alumni Association Oli Watts Ward Wadsworth Miss May Arthur Re Onstance Burke Cochran Los Angeles Calif Osborne Sininnati Hamlet’ Allen

Grahat Florists Decorate Stage for Graduation Exercises

Employees labored this afternoon decorating the stage for the community graduation exercises tonight. When finished the stage will present a very beautiful appearance for the ceremony.

Grahat Florists

Poisoning Case Clouds Indiana Family Murder Probe

June 3 Marion Indiana area reports a 12 year old boy Clifford Cox died after arsenic exposure. Mrs. Arthur Walser of Fairmount and her husband face possible second degree murder charges in a suspected poisoning plot tied to a life insurance payout of 445 dollars. A grand jury was to convene, but a chemist delaying analysis postponed proceedings. The couple reportedly planned to use the crime to claim the father’s death from debt and the wife’s confession surfaced amid questioning.

Sjapolis Siserk United Press Wales Taomgee Cafford Walser

Auto Wreck Trial Involving Murrey In West Washington

Grant Taylor of Cumback filed an affidavit against Ernest Murrey of McCormick avenue charging reckless driving after a Saturday wreck on the West Washington concreted roadway. Several in the Taylor car were injured, Murrey pleads not guilty, trial set before Mayor McCarty. Local court activity continues with Hatfield case and related prosecutions detailed.

Grant Taylor Cumback Washington Hay Ernest Murrey McCormick Avenue Taylor Harry P. VanTrees Oak Grove Cemetery Murrey

Donations to Captain Ellis Warn Public

Captain E I Ellis of the local Salvation Army warns the public that the Salvation Army makes no solicitations to homes or stores except for the War Cry magazine. It does not issue seals or donation envelopes and contributions should go directly to Captain Ellis for relief work in the county. Other groups are soliciting house to house but funds thus raised do not support home charity.

E. I. Ellis Salvation Army Corps Salvation Army Army Ellis Avness County Democrat Captain Ellis

Bacon Inspects Estate Factory on Hamilton Trip

W. J. Bacon, local hardware dealer, returned from a business trip to Hamilton Ohio. He inspected the Estate Store Company factory, one of the country’s largest, and was amazed by its size and modern equipment. He placed a large Heatrola range order before departure.

W. J. Bacon Hamilton Ohio Bacon

Petition Filed With Governor Van Wiese Boy Falls From Barn

Muncie June 3 Governor Jackson will decide if Indiana Bone Dry Law serves masses or classes Petitions by Clarence A Benadum on behalf of Homer Hurley a Daleville farmer convicted of liquor law violation sentenced to 60 days in jail and $100 fine Also reported a six year old boy William Van Winkle fell from a barn roof near Vincennes Avenue suffering a scalp laceration needing eight stitches and treated by Dr B O Burress

Muncie Jackson Indiana Arthur L. Gilliam Clarence A. Benadum Homer Hurley Daleville Anna William van Winkle Standiey van Winkle Vincennes Avenue B.O Burress

Dress up at Gordon store as awning arrives

Gordon shoe store shows new shopfront feature as O'Donnell Hardware delivers an eye catching orange, black and gray striped awning. The display aims to draw attention and attract customers on a busy shopping day.

Gordon Shoe O'Donnell Hardware

Loot Found At Hindostan Camp In Indiana

Loogootee June 3. Sheriff George W. Abel and Frank Hunter searched a Hindostan Falls camp for liquor. They found eighteen bottles believed stolen from Wilson in Cannelburg. Four men at the Hindostan camp were questioned as part of the investigation.

Loogootee Ind George W. Abel Frank Hunter Hindostan Falls Anthony Stollen Sto Wilson Cannelburg Hindostan

Lindbergh in Paris for Farewell Before Return to U S

Captain Charles A. Lindbergh arrives in Paris to bid farewell before leaving for Cherbourg to board the Memphis and sail home. He touched Lebourget Field at 10 a.m. after a display over the field, having flown from London in two hours twenty two minutes of flying time. A fog over the Channel led to a detour via Lympne, delaying the journey by about an hour.

Paris Charles A. Lindbergh Cherbour Memphis United States Lebourget Field London Channel Lindbergh Lympne Kenley Airdroute Lyes

Mrs Robert Allison Submits to Minor Operation

Today Mrs Robert Allison submitted to a minor operation at the hospital for the removal of her tonsils.

Robert Allison

Forty seven lives exacted in Kentucky storm toll

Louisville Ky June 3 Storms and floods across southeastern Kentucky this week have claimed 47 lives according to the state board of health. Dr Ali McCormick says the death toll will rise as further storm details arrive. The loss centers on Lenan Johnson Perry and Maguire with heavy property damage along the Big Sandy Licking and Kentucky rivers. The disaster began last Sunday night and has already produced multiple fatalities in Paintsville and surrounding areas.

Louisville Kentucky State Board of Health Ali McCormick Lenan Johnson Perry Maguir Hom Big Sandy Lick 1 Paintsen

APLIN'S WIFE TO ANSWER CHARGES IN LA SUIT

In Los Angeles a court will hear Aplin's wife respond to charges connected to the Chaplin cross complaint. The case涉及 Charles Chaplin related disputes and a related cross action.

Aplin Los Angeles, Calif Jung Swith Charles” Chaplin

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