Yarbrough Named Manager of City Water Works
Johan Yarbrough resigned as councilman and was immediately appointed manager of the City Water Works at a salary of 150 dollars a month. A water committee was named including R L McIntosh George Cavah and Ben Dillin. A successor to Yarbrough was chosen from the first ward after White moved to Indianapolis. Yarbrough brings 32 years in public utilities including telephone light water and gas across Washington and Petersburg offices. No other water plant business was acted on at the meeting.
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Johan “Yard
Main Street
R. L. McIntosh
George Cavah
Ben Dillin
Yarbrough
White
Indianapolis
Washington
Petersburg
Polish flyer not reported over England
London reports poor flying weather hindered the search for the Maria, a flame colored plane piloted by Hausner en route from New York to Warsaw. Visibility was two to three miles over the mid Atlantic with drizzle, heavy clouds, and light to moderate northeast winds. Authorities at Croydon and Baldonnell had no news as the St. Rosa and Bellanca craft disappeared into the mist from Floyd Bennett Field.
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London
Air ‘Ministry
Stanl Asthetencoe Penace Can Fier
Atlantic
New York
Warsaw
Middle
Air Ministry
Ireland
England
Civic Guards
Hausner
Croydon
Baldonnell Air
Dublin
Bluea
Floyd Bennett
St. Rosand Bellanca
Referendum on Prohibition Favored by GOP
The Indiana GOP leans toward a semi wet platform as state party leaders report the majority supports proportional action. Delegates for the state convention will be chosen from districts and at large, and James Watson is expected to be renominated as a favorite son for President Hoover.
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Indiana
Ath Watson
Evan C. Morgan
United Press
George Stout
Lafayette
Petes
J .Arthur MM. Robinson
di -Congressiot
Sions
Harry Fenton
Eouhawce Hall
Cross Funeral Will Be Sunday
Mrs Lucy Cross aged 72 died this morning at 9 25 after a year long illness kidney trouble and complications. She was born July 16 1849 in Dubois county wife of Frank M Cross mother of three who predeceased her. She was a Baptist member and lived on East John street before moving south side. Funeral service will be Sunday at 3 PM at the Baptist church with Rev James Osborn of Bicknell and Rev J T Henderson officiating. Burial will follow.
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Lucy Cross
Grove Street
Frank M. Cross
Dubois County
John and
Charity (Wykoff) Eads
Mr.Cross
Thousband
Bicknell
J. T. Henderson
Forest Brooks In Charge Drug Store
Forest Brooks formerly manager of the Kroger store has returned to Washington and taken charge of the drug store on West Walnut Street formerly run by Arthur Hummel. It was learned today that Hummel plans to open a drug store in the Cahill room on South Meridian Street.
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Forest Brooks
Kroger
Thas
Washington
West Walnut Street
Arthur Hummel
Hummel
Cahill
South Meridian Street
Car Crash on Road 57 Injures No One
A car driven by Mrs. Clarence Myers of Binora struck the rear of John Vance’s car on Road 57 near Harb treit hill, causing it to overturn into a ditch. Occupants were not injured.
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Clarence Myers
Binora
John Vance
Westerwa
Harb
Treit Hill
Tore
Vance
Emene Ber Selene
James M House Dies in Vincennes Former Mayor Passes
James M. House, 67, longtime Vincennes figure and former mayor, died at his home after a seven year illness. He served as mayor from 1914 to 1918, during which time extensive paving transformed the city and Vincennes earned a reputation as an improved, well paved city in the state.
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Vincennes
Find
James M. House
Tojocal Atey
House
A Nee
Jnuary
Clinton Ford Operates Till Station In Northeast Corner
Or eR STATION Clinton Ford, who purchased the tilling station on the north east corner of South and ip, is operating the station today.
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Clinton Ford
South A
Funeral notice honors John Knox County figures
A brief funeral notice honors the late John Knox and pays respect to county residents connected to his life. The item names the community and acknowledges local involvement, preserving the dignified, restrained tone of a traditional obituary notice.
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John Knox County
Boston Is With Army Monford Boston Is With Army
Monford Boston, son of L B Boston of Washington, has passed flying tests at Wheeler Field Honolulu and qualified for Second Lieutenant in the Army. After early tests and a solo flight, a landing accident required a second solo, which he completed successfully earning his commission. He will fly daily in service duties and spend this year in Hawaii, with future transfer options to San Antonio Texas.
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Monford Boston
L. B. Boston
Washington
Wheeler Field
Honolulu
T. H
Army
Monford
U. S. Belief
Vernon
Mynford
Taot Tee
Ao Ond
Haman
Kelly Oe
San
Texas
Trottas
K C Officers To Be Named In Washington KC
Washington Council Knights of Columbus will elect a new slate of officers Tuesday night June 7 after evening services at Catholic churches. Nomination committee names hint at a younger group for 1932 1933. Candidates include Grand Knight Louis McCriskin Thomas J Dery Deputy Grand Knight Jos H Bing Estel Clark Joe Mams Walter Vollmer Vic Grannan Joe Dant and others.
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Washington Council
Knights of Columbus
Louis McCrisaken
Thos. J. Dery
G. K
GRESSBOY HURT IN FALL OFF HORSE
A 10 year old son of Andy Gress of Veale was thrown from a four horse team on gravel and suffered facial and head injuries. He received first aid at Dr Kittrick's office, a deep chin cut required one stitch, his sister escaped with a minor back injury from the Friday accident.
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Andy Gress
Veale
Stems Burnt? St. Simon's church Sunday service times
Readable fragments show service times at St. Simon's church on Sunday at 6, 6:30, 8, and 9:30 a.m. The text preserves no further context or events.
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Simon's Church
Sundey
Hope for Missing Men Fading Today
Michigan City Indiana June 4 Hope for two men missing in a 30 foot fishing launch fades as coast guard cutters fail to find the craft. The men Sam age 56 owner and Abe Hack his helper disappeared after a net trip miles out in the lake. A sudden rain storm and wind wall threatened capsizing or lightning strike as the search continued.
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Michigan City
Ind
Coast Guard
Sam . Ae
Abe ‘Hack
Tne
Annee
Five Drown When Boat Overturns In Indiana
Rockport, Indiana reports that five members of two families drowned when their boat overturned on the Ohio River. One swimmer reached shore, two children survived by inflating tubes for buoyancy until assistance arrived. Vernon Lynn and a young daughter were among the dead, while Lynn’s son Billy, eight, and a nephew survived by improvised flotation as rescue efforts continued.
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Beaver Dam Lake
Wisconsin
Dorothy Hanson
Cumberland
Wis
Rockport
Ind
Ohio River
Irs
Vernon Lynn
Cee Oolson
Secana
Young Daugher
Ted
Billy
Ang & Nephew
Lynn
Bank Banditis Object Of Search
Indianapolis police and federal agents pursue a thief linked to a bank robbery with losses totaling over a listed amount. Officials describe a joint investigation expanding as clues emerge and a suspect remains at large.
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Indianapolis
Serage
Shoals Residence Damaged by Fire
Shoals June 4 Roy Henry dwelling at Water and Fourth Streets damaged about 8 o clock Friday night by a fire started in a rear bedroom. Firemen fought the blaze and the structure was severely damaged. The home was insured and owned by C. C. Baker.
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Roy Henry
Fourth Streets
Gary Tod
C. C. Baker
Indiana safety drive targets autos statewide
Indiana state police under Chief Grover C. Garrett and Secretary of State Frank Mayr plan a statewide safety campaign June 4 to 18. Sheriff, city, and town agencies will assist in inspecting headlamps, taillights, brakes, titles, plates, and dealer plates, aiming for a large coordinated effort across the state with early checks starting Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State ‘Polices
Grover C. Garrett
Frank Mayr
Indiana
Arches Halt Cleveland Trains in Yards
An acrobatic stunt will be presented at Eastside Park with Fred Clark in charge of the comet act. Afternoon shows at 12:30 and 4:30, with evening performances around 7:30 and 9. Murphy Store supplies a new selection of popular records for visitors.
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Eastside Park
Fred Clark
Courteau
Murphy Store
Mrs Sterling Dies At Home After Lingering Illness
Mrs Martha silen Sterling 70 widow of M Sterling died at 12 30 this afternoon at 306 Ogden street from cancer after a long illness She was a native of Ireland and had lived in the area for years Surviving are two children Pauline Cunningham of Washington and Lucille Sterling of Indianapolis one brother James B McAdoo of Oakland Cal Funeral services set for 2 30 Monday at the residence Rev J Edwurt to officiate Burial in Oak Grove cemetery James A Gill & Song to conduct the funeral
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Martha Silén
Sterling
M. Sterling
Ogden Street
Valle
Sterling da
James McAdoo
Ireland
I Daviess
County
Téro
First Methods Church
Pythian Sis Lodge
Pauline Cunningham
Washington
Lucille Sterling
Indianapolis
James B. McAdoo
Oakland
Cal
Rev. J. Edwurt
Oak Grove Cemetery
James A. Gill
Song Wil
Water Works Fund Transfer Sets City Purchase Price
A $5,700 fund from patron meter deposits was moved by Indiana Water Works to Washington as the city bought the local water company. City manager Iona Yarbrough notes 1,842 patrons had deposits to install meters. deposits varied and are refunded when meters are removed. June 4 report by Harold C. Thompson.
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Indiana Water Works Company
Washington
Iona Yarbrough
Water Company
Indiana Theatre Patrons Win Cash Rewards
Three patrons at the Indiana theatre last night were presented with cash rewards worth 35 and 5 dollars. Wildridge received 35 dollars and Mrs Keith Godwin received 5 dollars.
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Indiana Theatre
Indiana Ee
Worth
Wildridge Wee
Keith Godwin
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