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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

6

Sister Theresa Taught Eight Grades at Jasper School

The 71 year old Sister Theresa Hirsch, long time Jasper educator, died Sunday after a two year illness. She taught all eight grades over 50 years at Jasper, with last decade focusing on fourth grade. Her funeral at St Marys of the Woods, Indiana, drew hundreds from Jasper and other cities. Six Sisters accompanied the remains.

ST. Theresa Jasper School Jasper Theresa St. Joseph's School St. Joseph's Church Father Basil St. Joseph's Parish Father Roman Father Fintan Basil Evansville Hirsch St. Mary's of the Woods Indiana Sisters of Providence

Summers Suspect Denies Poison Charge in Insurance Scheme

Mrs Margar Summers, 47, alleged to have plotted with two lodgers to profit from life insurance policies. The bodies of the men were exhumed for investigation as Summers denies the charge.

Margar Te Summers Hubba Summer

Indiana University ROTC earns excellent rating for year

Bloomington Ind June 3 Included in Indiana universitys ROT C unit hit which has just been awarded excellent rating by the U S war department is Carl Albright Washington Washington youth member of the ROTC The ranking equals the gold star badge worn by cadets for a year The unit received excellent rating for the second consecutive year and was praised by President William Stone Bryan and Colonel O P Robinson for the cooperation of cadets and officers

Bloomington Ind Indiana Uniiversity ROT. Co U. S. Iar Department Carl Albright Washington I. U E. N. Bowman Infantry Ft. Thomas S&nd C. A. Bagby Ft. Hayes Columbus Indianajpe University Military Department Wari Department The State University William Stone Bryan Fifth Corps O. P. Robinson

Births Reported In Gary And Indianapolis Areas

Birth notices mention Mrs Cletus Brown of Gary Indiana delivering a baby weighing about 52 pounds on a Monday in June and naming details unclear. A second birth lists Roy Templin of 1921 E Waling Street as father, with a daughter born on a Tuesday, no name given.

Cletus Brown Gary Ind

Plainville Woman Undergoes Minor Operation at Local Hospital

Hedden of Plainville underwent a minor operation at Farness County Hospital today. The patient was listed as a Plainville resident and the procedure performed was described as routine. No further details were provided by the hospital.

Plainville Woman Hospital IF Hedden Plainville Farness County Hospital

Miss Maxine Moore Undergoes Appendix Operation

Miss Maxine Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Moore of Ogdenstre underwent an operation Tuesday at Weber's Orpey Ill for the removal of her appendix.

Maxine Moore Charles Moore Ogdenstre Weber's Orpey, Ill

Fingerprints Trigger Court House Probe in Henderson

Henderson June 3 detectives trace telltale prints to desks of N Q Kimbler county school superintendent and other officials after a burglary at the county courthouse. Jake Tapp, a jail trustee, implicated as investigation unfolds.

Henderson N. QO Kimbler Jake Tapp Trusty

Irene's Wedding Plot Drives Irene and Prentiss to City Hall

Irene Everett schemes to marry Prentiss Gaylord today, staging a quiet city wedding to outwit Beryl Borden and secure advantage in Oakdale. Prentiss presses for immediate vows, while Irene balances motherly interference, ring buying, and a city trek for a quick elopement in a tense, dramatic chapter.

Seryl Borden Tommy Wilson Irene Everett Irene Beryl Beryll Prentiss Gaylord Prentiss Tommy Irene Gaylord Queensboro Bridge

Courthouse Janitor Questioned Over Unknown Charge

May Open Atlantic Flying Season employee Jake underwent fingerprints comparison with a photo. authorities allege involvement, resulting in his detention in jail on an unspecified national charge. He had prior service time connected to plow-related offenses.

Jake Ing Harold Gatty Wiley Post Harbor Grace Newfoundland Paris Gatty Post Oklahoma

Buzzards Called For Removal And Local News

Mesa Arizona June 3 Chamber of Commerce acts to remove four cardboard buzzards used as advertising on lamp posts. Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts mid week service with a sermon about mob violence. Pastor G C Hitchcock leads elders meeting Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Cora Lewis visited Loogootee with her aunt Mrs J W Ledgerwood. Chicago grain market section follows.

Mesa Ariz Chamber of Commerce Westminster Presbyterian Church Galilee G. C. Hitchcock Cora Lewis Loogootee J. W. Ledgerwood

For Sale Fordson Tractor and Implements

Want ads note a late classification for a Fordson tractor with gang plow disc wheat drill and a Studebaker wagon. Contact Arthur Fleehor at 16 John Street for details and purchase inquiry.

Fordson Tractor Studebaker Arthur Fleenor John St

Daviess County to Issue Bonds for Highway Improvement

The County Board of Commissioners of Daviess County Indiana determined to issue bonds to fund highway improvement in Washington Township. Estimated cost is 4696.20 dollars. Bonds issued in twenty equal series bearing 4 percent interest, first due July 15 1932. Ten or more taxpayers may oppose. notices dated June 2 1931. Allen Hastings & Allen attorneys.

Board of Commissioners Daviess Indiana Daviess County Highwa Washington Township John W. Kard Pike Daviess Circuit Court Mutual Benefit Whife Insurance Company Allon Sam. Sparks Clem Sparks Ansuel Q. Corbin Iva Corwife Ethel Ketchem Anpan Apsett Y & Myers

Hog and cattle market notes with varying bids

The report shows hogs priced to 10 cents with heavy weights trading 5.65 to 6.30 and light hogs around 6.30. Cattle sales feature steers and heifers on steady to higher bids, lambs at 9 to 10.50, culls 6 to 8, and ewes 1.75 to 3.

Livestock Market Prices Report

Hog prices steady to 10 cents higher with 170 to 225 pound cattle ranges at 6.50 for light hogs and 5.75 to 6.40 for 280 to 310 pounds. Cattle steady to 6.59 for steers and 4 to 4.75 for cows. Vealers 7 to 8. Sheep market 50 cents lower with lambs 9 to 9.56 and ewes 2 to 2.50.

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Joe Howard Pablicit Jasper Academy Sister Theresa St. Mary’s of the Woods Mary Constance Mary Rita Mary Roman Frances Terese Marie Johann Marie Celeste J. A. Malloy Chicago Mrs A. C. Cooper George Clark Spencer Tracy Sally Eilers Marguerite Churchill Frank Fay Laura LA Plante Laurel & Hardy In Texacoethyl Havoline Indian Service Staton East Will Fitzgibbon Elwood Williams 501 East Main Maxiwuniin Nimum Court House Trusty Everett Oakdale Rentiss City Hall Irene Evere Fifth Avenue W Prentiss Irenetta Maitree Hotel Mitre D’hotel Weylord Lyon Prentisys Isghe Indianapolis Livestock Chicago Grain Market Indianapolis Grain Market Legals Board of County Commissioners of the Gounty of Allen Hastings & Allen Sherief’s Sale Chicago Livestock Cincinnati RADIO Seidduth Hone Reinsel’s Inc Good Shoes Star Brand Shoes Bill Krup E. VanTrees Donaldson & Allen East South Street McClaren EXIDE South St Dan Tucker McCarty & Sinnott East Main Street
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