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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1946

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Walking away from the Methodist church service notes

A fragmented list following a Methodist church service mentions George Walker and officiant I. B. Eggleston. Names include Castle Raney, William Nay, Babe Alvin McCracken, Horton, Joyce Smith, Jo Ann Pinnich, Virginia Jean Colbert, Nancy Smead, Mark Buckley, Mary Lou Boger, Lewis Stuckey, and Betty Stuckey.

Methodist I. B. Eggleston Offici Saedeassiey Castle Raney William Nay Babe Alvin McCracken

Indiana U Scholarships Awarded by University Committee

Daviess county resident Lucille Reinga of Washington and Martha Clinton of Odon received scholarships, with special merit honors granted to John M. Wampler and Phyllis Foster of Washington.

Penfor Daviess County Lucille Reininga Washington Martha Clinton Odon John M. Wampler Phyllis Foster

Loogootee Troop Court of Honor Ceremony

Loogootee troop court of honor observed a ceremonial event with local scouts and leaders. The page notes honors presented and community attendance at the event.

Loogootee Troop Court OF Honor

May rainfall tops 2.36 inches as cool spell settles

Local weather observer Cr. C. Feagans recorded 2.36 inches of rain from Saturday moon to Sunday morning. Temperatures cooled to 66 high and 54 low on Sunday with a record low of 49 last night. Further cool weather and showers expected.

Cr. C. Feagans

Bill Seat speaks at Evansville church event

Bill Seat was guest speaker at First Baptist Ey for the Semi-Young Peoples Convocation. Kidds led the group for ages 18 to 22 in the afternoon. At 6:30 Sunday evening he spoke at the outdoor Vesper Service on Religion In a German Prison Camp.

Bill Seat First Baptist Church

French Sick Youths In Local Hospital Story

Conrad McCoy and Nash Wininger, both youths from local area, were brought to the hospital after a incident near Hilham. Their condition and details of the event are unclear in the fragmentary report.

Conrad McCoy Russell McCoy Nash Wininger Hilham

Slee Tevideen Fined On Intoxication Charges

Slee Tevideen were each fined $1 and costs on intoxication charges.

Local Names in a Cracked OCR Patch

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals including Homer Schnarr a 25 year old factory worker from Cannerburg and Madeline Cox a 22 year old route, with Kenneth Mauck 26 and D V O Anderson from Indiana mentioned, all tied to an unclear destination toward Von.

Homer Schnarr Cannerburg Madeline E&. Cox Kenneth Mauck Anderson Ind Von

Initiation Day Seen At Local Knights Of Columbus Lodge

About ninety candidates were initiated at the Knights of Columbus lodge with attendees from Washington and nearby towns. The event included mass at St Marys church, a morning degree ritual, and a large banquet attended by around four hundred people marking a historic day for the local council.

Knights of Columbus Loogootee Vincennes Washington Chub St. Mary’s Church Sob Taney Grand Knight J. DC de Thomas J. Dai Marcus Davlin Springfield Gintip Hioncend Gual Chakter Edwards Fathers O’connor Patty Edwards Bernie Bullock

Strike Ties Up Trains Between New Jersey and New York

Frank C Mooney New Jersey Gotanise agent says unions push to extend action affecting Pennsylvania Railroad augmented service. 115000 commuters face worst congestion as Hudson and Manhattan riders seek to reach New York after Memorial Day lull. 18% pay raise demanded. railroad argues no freight carry means affordability issue.

New Jersey New York Frank C. Mooney Gotanise Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey City Hudson Manhattan

Bertha Gilliland of Petersburg Dies

Petersburg reports the death of Bertha H Gilliland 61 of Evansville at 9 15 p m Sunday at her daughter Lacersia Hudsons home south of Windlo while visiting She suffered a heart attack after a short illness She married Arthur Gilliland January 18 1905 They left 16 grandchildren and siblings Leo Cox Stella McKey Dora Storms Corsena Carlisle all of Illinois The body is at Harris funeral home awaiting arrangements.

Petersburg Bertha H. Gilliland Evansville Lacersia Hudson Windlow Corsena Carlisle Ilinois Harris Faee

Infant Buried Yesterday at St Peter's Cemetery

An infant burial occurred yesterday at St Peter's Cemetery in Montgomery. The child, born at 10:30 in the morning, was laid to rest in the afternoon as reported by local sources.

Montgomery St. Peter's Cemetery Fade Sellen Howe

Lewis to Take Part in Hard Coal Talks

New York June 3 Observers say UMW president John L Lewis will join talks on the 75 000 hard coal miners strike with greater authority as negotiations begin anew since May 10 No settlement cession or progress disclosed Lewis arrived but would not comment Pittsburgh June 3 4 Operators study UMW government contract to gauge price relief for anthracite and bituminous miners Nearly all 400 000 bituminous miners back on the job price rise of 35 to 50 cents per ton considered likely and OPA talks expected before government contract acceptance

New York UMW John L. Lewis Lewis Pittsburgh United Mine Workers Byron Canon Western Pennsylvania Coal Producers Association Wm Association OPA

Uncertain June 15 Shipping Strike Gloom In Washington

In Washington prospects for a June 15 shipping strike look bleak as CIO maritime unions press for global backing. Negotiations drag into a third day of deadlock while talks resume shortly before a Senate debate on a draft extension.

Washington CIO Martime World Federation of Trade Unions Senate Sen. Gurney S. D Treasury War Department Germany Albert Speer Armaments and Wit Production Supreme Court

Golf Handicap Tourney At Country Club

A handicap tournament was held at the Country Club yesterday afternoon for male members. Bill Foster won with a hot score of 68 and a gross 80. Robert J. Hyatt and Dr. Fred Homenn tied for second and third.

Bill Foster Robert J. Hyatt Fred Homenn

Funeral services for John Padgett Wednesday at ten

Funeral services will be held for John Leo Padgett Wednesday at ten o'clock at the Eel followed by interment in St. John's Cemetery.

John Leo Padgett Eel St. John's Cemetery

California Primary Tomorrow Shapes Governor Race

Sacramento report notes about two million California voters will cast ballots tomorrow for governor and other offices. The key race pits Warren against Attorney General Robert Kenny with PAC backing. cross filing allows candidates to appear on both party ballots. Warren seeks reelection in a cross‑filing era, a rarity since 1914.

Sacramento Cal INS California Goverernor U. S CIO American Federation of Labor Warl Warren GOP AFL Robert W. Kenny Warren

Senate Starts Discussion of Draft Bill

Washington June 3 Senate debate opens on a draft extension to May 15 1947 with an exemption for fathers but not 18 19 year olds Senator Chan Gurney warns against cutting inductions arguing the world risks war and urging safety via extension The bill includes pay boosts for enlisted men and officers and a proposed 275 million to 474 million annual cost under different plans Congress faces a July 1 draft deadline and the army aims for 1 56 million by July 1 1947

Washington INS Chan Gurney S. D Senate Congress Gurney Military Committee Sen. Johnson Army

Changes on E and C R R

Baltimore June 3 J W Phipps promoted to general freight traffic manager with Baltimore HQ to succeed G Murray Campbell elected vice president and executive representative at Chicago. Several other freight traffic appointments follow, with Baltimore and other cities receiving new managers and agents.

Baltimore J. W. Phipps Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Philadelphia G. Murray Campbell Chicago John W. Hartzell Geneey Irene Phipps Bi Hague John McGahan W. M. Haenesel St. Louis J. H. Hague James T. Lean Cleveland Haenssel A. B. Calloway Cincinnati Lean A. C. Todd Muck Variete A. B. Galloway Frank M. ‘White Mr. Hartzell JW J. Honan York City D.C Ramoes New York City DB. Cy Alet Foreign Freight Agai New York W. J. Honan A.O. Robinson Harold Williams Harry A. Witte J.T. Wood J. Curran W. F. Bollman Pittsburgh W. F. Schugardt Buffalo

Liquor Industry Unions to Meet in Indianapolis

A group of six AFL unions representing beer and liquor industry workers will meet in Indianapolis at the Claypool Hotel next Thursday June 6 to draft a legislative platform. Delegates from Musicians Bartenders Coopers Distillery Workers Teamsters and Bottle Blowers Workers will attend with Ray Brown Local 121 business agent speaking for taverns and bartenders waitresses in the district. He will also join Southern Indiana delegates at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes Tuesday evening.

Oee AFL Indianapolis Claypool Hotel Ray Brown Indiana Grand Hotel Vincennes

Bankhead in Naval Hospital Reported Lost Ground

Senator John H. Bankhead a patient for a week at the naval hospital, collapsing at the Capitol after a labor legislation event. A hospital bulletin says his condition is not as good as it has been.

Washington INS Naval Hospital John H. Bankhead R. BE. Duncan Bankhead

Baptist convention to be held in Second Baptist Church

The Indiana Mt Olive Missionary Baptist State Association and the Second Baptist church announce a three day to four day convention from May 3 to May 6 in this city. Rev John L Gallam is pastor of the host church with Rev G E Johnson as moderator and Rev V L McFarland as president and Rev L A McIntyre as Christian Education Board director in charge.

State Sunday School Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist State Association of Indiana Second Baptist Church John L. Gallam G. E. Johnson The V. L. McFarland L. A. McIntyre Christian Education Board

Grain Market Shut Two Hours In Chicago Amid Ban

The Chicago Board of Trade halted all business for two hours after a federal judge issued a temporary injunction restraining grain futures trading. A later hearing denied the injunction, and trading resumed at 11 30 a.m. Central Time. The petitioner, Robert W Buckley, led a brokerage house seeking price ceilings on grain futures and changes by the board's directors.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade William H. Holly Elwyn R. Shaw Robert W. Buckley Board of Trade

Labor Leaders Prepare Testimony Against Truman Labor Bill

Washington June 3 Four top labor leaders including AFL head William Green CIO chief Philip Murray and Railway Labor Executives Association secretary treasurer A E Lyon testify before Congress as part of an informal hearing led by Rep Delacy to challenge the emergency labor bill amid reports of strong House support and opposition within the labor movement includes several Democratic lawmakers from West Virginia New York California Pennsylvania and Wisconsin all attending the session run by the House Interstate Commerce Committee spending focus on the measure and possible anti strike provisions.

Congress House Rep. Delacy AFL William Green CIO Philip Murray A. E. Lyon Railway Labor Executives Association Harvey Brown Independent International Association of Machinists DeLacy Bailey W. Va Celler N. Y Healy Cal Treasury Senate Truman

Senate Hears OPA Bill Nearing Completion

Washington reports the price formula remains the major hurdle as the Senate Banking and Currency Committee aims to finish the OPA bill. Taft seeks a base period and a profit formula while Wagner's panel moves toward House approval tomorrow. The vote hinges on labor legislation and potential conference with the House amid election breaks.

Washington INS Senate , Banking and Currency Committee Sen. Taft Ohio OPA Sen. Wagner N. Y Senate House Taft

Pool opens despite cool weather draws small crowd

A small crowd, about 100 people, attended the pool opening while cool weather delayed operations. Opening hours are 1 to 3 p m daily, as weather halted the usual throng of enthusiasts.

Palace of Sweets Changes Hands

George Farris owner of the Palace of Sweets for 31 years has sold the business to his son in law George Canillis and John Maheras who came to Washington from Chicago. The change of ownership occurred today as Canillis and his wife and daughter reside on N E Fifth street prior to resuming operation.

George Farris Palace of Sweets George Canillis John Maheras Washington Chicago Mr. Canillis N. E. Fifth Street

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OR George Walker Indiana U K. OF C. Lodge Bertha Gilliland Padgett Services J. W.phipps Sen. Bankhead OPA Bill
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