Car Collision Near Miss In We'll Say Town
Mr and Mrs Boyd were driving when the truck ahead stopped suddenly to avoid a car. Neither vehicle sustained major damage. Mrs Boyd received immediate medical attention.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
1
Repeal Means No More Teacher Success Grades
Grover Van Duyn informs County School Superintendent Eugene van that the statute authorizing teachers success grades has been repealed. He states it is not necessary to issue such grades in the future and that he will not issue them in the coming months. Van Duyn serves as assistant superintendent of public instruction in Polis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover van Duyn
Eugene van
Ryah
anDuyn
Polis
Eastside Park Opens to Public Amid Concert Uncertainty
Washington mayor announces Eastside Park is open to the public while weekly band concerts are temporarily suspended. Park ready for hundreds of visitors. a later announcement will confirm if concerts resume this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside Park
Park
Washington
8. L. McPherson
Father Kilfoil Here on Sunday
Rev Patrick Kilfoil formerly of this city now of Vincennes will say his first local Solemn High Mass at St Mary Church Sunday morning at 10 30 oclock. A dinner will be given in his honor following the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kilfoll
Vincennes
Local Furlough Effect Hits 281 Men in Area
A local furlough affects 281 men in the B. O. car dent workforce. The reduced operations begin with immediate impact on payrolls and shift patterns as employers adapt to the temporary layoff period in the community.
Epworth League Meeting Closes Two Day Convention
The 48th annual Epworth League convention in Vincennes winds up today in Wins. Rev J E Murr and Miss Clara from the local church joined the group discussion at 10:30 this morning. Proc tor guided the girls and Rev guided the ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Vincenn Oc
Wins
J. E. Murr
Clara
Edgar Critchlow Granted Release Amid Court Action
Edgar Critchlow gains release as the case proceeds amid ongoing legal action. Authorities stated the release pertains to pending further investigation and related court proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Critchlow
Baseball Box Score Fragments from Early League Play
Fragmented score lines show Cleveland and Washington, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago and other teams in late era box score style. Names such as Hind Hind and Weiland appear with varied innings and runs, but the incomplete text limits full results or context.
Valley tournament battle ends in 27 to 24 loss at Terre Haute
At Terre Haute the Plainville team suffers a narrow 27 to 24 defeat to the Hatchets in a hard fought valley tourney game. Former Mitchell coach Sanders has a history with Edinburg and Mitchell teams, while Burdette has long served Plainville schools. Uncertain next year brings potential staff changes amid protests by citizens over school actions and possible moves to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Hatchets
Mitchell
Plainville
Sanders
Edinburg
Ind
Washington
Parking rule changes affect street near Fron ext Stond ey
A garbled notice indicates new parking restrictions extending one and a half hours on certain streets from Fifth to Fourtt and South, with Sunday exemptions. It mentions trees and a map reference, but details are incomplete.
Amelia Starts On New Leg Of Flight Around World
Amelia Earhart begins a fresh leg of her round the world flight, resuming her solo journey after weather delays. Her route picks up over remote regions as she aims to complete the historic voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Forgotten Washington Firms From The Late Seventies
Recalled from a fragmented list are firms such as Lamy & Jonés' Ife and Meredith, alongside references to Star general Wathen's mil lions and Kellenberg D. J. Mar ae tie. The text also mentions De me David the A iconpery, suggesting a muttered, unclear catalog of business names from Washington in the 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lamy & Jonés
Ife
Meredith
general _ Wathen
Kellenberg D. J. Mar Aetie
David
Washington Catholic high school graduation ceremony
About 300 attendees witnessed Washington Catholic High School’s 1937 commencement at St. Simon’s auditorium. Eighteen graduates received diplomas from Rev. John T. O’Hare. Eldena Auberry led greetings, with Rev. Leo Sullivan S. J. delivering the address. Awards from Tri Kappa and Psi Iota Xi were announced, and the class listed includes Eldena Auberry and Catherine Queen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Catholic High School
St. Simon’s Auditorium
St. Simon’s
St. Simon's School
Eldena Auberry
Auberry
O’hare
Leo Sullivan
S. J
West ‘Baden
Father O'Hare
Tri Kappa
Eldena Anna Auberry
Cathering Elizabeth Queen
Psi Iota Xi
Mary Joel Bourgholtzer
Irma Elizabeth Howard
Mar -of-the-Woods College
Miss Beingholized
Carrie Agnes Alberti
Eldena
Anna Auberry
Lorraine
Alberta Borders
Jean Bourgholtzer
Maryee. Dowling
Mary Ernestine
Dorothy Virginia Healy
Mary Arie Kauffman
Yvonne May
Rita Clare
Malloy
Mullen
Catherine Elizabeth Queen
Rosemary
Agnes
Elizabeth Anne Sinnott
Dorothy
Strange
Laura i
Wilz
Marjorie
Bernice
Yeager
Lightning Damages Barns In Barr And Bogard Township
A Thursday evening storm caused two farmers in Barr and Bogard townships to lose barns to lightning. Homer Stollow’s barn and Henry Wrigles’ barn near Montgomery were struck, with estimated damages around 900 dollars each. Both farmers carried about two thirds insurance coverage. Neighbors aided in fire prevention and salvage efforts, preventing total loss of adjacent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevening
Barr
Bogard
Democrat
Homer Stollow
Montgomery
Henry Wrigrles
Montong
Citizens Committee backs cooperation and card signing
A Citizens Committee backs cooperation as July approaches amid press of public sentiment. The group believes juried support will quickly sign the cards and bolster the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fl
Citfaing
Summer Session Could Have Resulted in Vital Decisions
The President noted the court may set a special term this summer. He said the public awaits decisions on pending cases, but a delay of six months to over a year is possible. The high court’s failure to rule on six cases before recess means they must be reargued next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Nazi Headsman Slays Hirsch in Berlin Executions
Berlin reports that Helmut Hirsch, a 21 year old German Jewish American citizen and art student, was executed by the Nazi headsman. He was convicted of treason in the People's Court Lin and allegedly found with high explosives in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
INS
Helmut Hirsch
Rman
Heademakn
Hirsch
United States
People's Court
Lin
Two Detroit Auto Plants Closed by Industry Strike
Detroit reports a new wave of strikes idling more than 35,000 workers as two Chrysler plants shut down. About 11,000 men are affected by the closures in Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Auto
Detroit
Mich
INS
Chrysler Motor Car Corporation
Elisha Greenwood Returns to Martin County Home
Elisha Greenwood of Martin County Indiana registered at the Meredith hotel last night after returning from his farm on Road 45 south of Loogootee. He had torn down a frame building from the Meredith estate and planned to erect a new one at his farm, saying he came back to be with his friends because there is no one to argue politics with at the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Greenwood
Martin County
Indiana
Meredith
Greenwood
Weri Trees
South Second Streets
Road 45
Elisha
Marfinae
Barr Citizens File Petition for Montgomery High School Funds
Trustee James O Bullock announced a petition signed by nearly 300 Barr township real estate owners seeks issuing of 25000 in bonds or other funds to add space to the Montgomery high school building. He noted crowding over the last three terms with 31 graduates this spring and 69 eligible next year. No plans yet adopted but intent to raise funds is clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Bullock
Kontgomery
Bullock
Barr Town
Montgomery
High Hool
Hospital Notes Mention Otwell and Montgomery Patients
Mrs. James H. Arnold of Otwell was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment. Miss Josephine Grannan of Montgomery submitted to a major operation this afternoon. Mr and Mrs N H Stuart have...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Arnold
Otwell
Josephine Grannan
Montgomery
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