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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
1
Word was received today of the death of Mrs. Ella Conger Frederick, wife of Algernon Frederick of Union in Pike county. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 o'clock Sunday at Union. She had lived here many years and left the community 18 years ago. There are no local relatives.
State police killed one man and captured three others in a confrontation nearby. The four men, all residents of Chicago, were identified as hijackers. Ted Harris, 22, was shot and killed when he tried to flee. The others include 21 year old Glen something, 49 year old Richard, and Robert Pubes. Agents tracked them from the Danese police barracks as radio messages advised interception.
Elmer Curtner 30 of Illinois was arrested by city police for fraudulent check passing. He admitted trying to pass a 7.75 dollar check at several places, tore it up, and wrote a 4.50 forger attempt. He awaits county court after noon with potential one to five year term if guilty.
A garbled passage notes attorneys after filing bond and a recorder entry for recording an instrument with 20 cents for five assignments. A total of $2 was received by the recorder and paid into the county. The rest of the details were not public pending the serving of ...
A city recreation program at Allen Field will run daily with courts and fields open after midnight Sundays and from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays. Supervisor Crawley says staff will be on site to enforce rules and ensure access for all ages, with football practices continuing this month and about 50 boys currently on spring football.
The swimming pool commission announced Gene Klier of Notre Dame basketball has been appointed manager for the 1939 season. Klier, a former Hatchet player, previously served as one of the pool's lifeguards last season.
Indianapolis reports reveal that many new beer distributors face high startup costs from a $1000 license plus thousands for equipment, totaling at least $7000 to $10000. They encounter brand agency lockouts, with popular beers already contracted to existing wholesalers, leaving little local demand and heavy competition hampering law enforcement efforts amid rising saloon counts.
Washington on June 3 4 the Senate Banking and Currency Committee studied a plan to provide federal aid for small businesses. The proposal aims to simplify development into three basic steps to stimulate growth and reduce startup costs.
Dr. Smith lectured on civilization's development, stressing youth potential and personal effort. The event featured Washington High School seniors, a band under W. E. Dillard, soprano Miss Mabel Cunningham, and diplomas awarded by E. B. Isenogle amid a list of graduates and a Triumphal March finale.
Navy announces start of program to develop the largest air defense system. Officials say the project aims to expand carrier strike capabilities and improve fleet readiness amid rising regional tensions. Expected milestones and defense contractors are named in preliminary plans.
A Dakota farmer was executed by the electric chair early this morning after being condemned for a crime spree tied to the slaying of his brother. The defendant appeared calm as the sentence was carried out in the state prison.
Mrs Edna Kortge re admitted at 211 S Meridian after a major operation Friday. Master Robert Bledsoe of Fret Lick Route 2 underwent a major operation Friday. Miss A Johnson Route 2 underwent a major operation. Eleanor Joan Kelso of Alforis ville site a minor operation this morning. John Seidel of 303 Lemon Street underwent a major operation this
Washington announces a planned Antarctic expedition funded by Congress, aiming to claim land discovered by American explorers. The administration proposes a $349000 interior win bill as part of the plan, approved by fiscal leaders today.
Princeton June 3 John F Ballard Gibson county recorder was served with a warrant by Sheriff Standlood Williams. An indictment returned late yesterday by the Gibson county grand jury charges him with a crime connected to the por being contained.
Washington reports a warning against tax raises to cover hundreds of millions in unbudgeted costs by this session of Congress. St Ceccocen Pema, Democrat chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said assurances may be sought to get by. Rumors spread that Mr Roosevelt would veto the family and increased measures.
Washington flower lovers will welcome A E Kindred of Wesden Indiana as guest speaker at the county courthouse in Washington. The talk, arranged by George Vance local grower, begins at 8 o clock with admission priced at 5 00 per bulb. The event draws several hundred attendees and promises vital insights for flower enthusiasts and club members.
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