05 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
1
Fisherman Fett Levin of Shoals pleaded guilty in Trinity Court before Justice LeGrand Kerns to fishing on a using illegal D-net. He was fined $25 and his fishing license was flagged. Proceedings began May 26 with an initial plea of not guilty before trial moved to a change of plea.
Kenneth Waggoner twelve year old son of Archie Waggoner of north western Washington township was injured this morning when a corn digger became caught. The accident occurred at his uncle Ray King’s home. The thumb was severed near the back of the thumbnail. Medical attention was given.
The report notes several minor fender benders on Friday including a collision where a vehicle struck a city truck driven by Tom Kin namazi near Seventh Avenue. No injuries or lawsuits are mentioned.
D Davis of 514 N E well ke 1 in this city is reported seriously ill at Daviess county hospital where he has been a patient for the past several days.
Elmer Benham, a local jeweler and in law of J. D. Ward, is reported ill in Cincinnati. The brief item notes his hospital status with limited details available from the fragmented text.
Roy Lancaster CIO organizer was arrested in Seymour Indiana on a charge of adultery. Helen Doe, listed as a witness, pleaded guilty in Browns town and was bonded over to Jackson circuit court. Lancaster, 22, vowed to sue for false arrest and awaits bond posting as he cites legal aid and possible attorney arrival in Indianapolis.
Yonkers, June 4. Cheng Soo Lee, a Korean house man convicted last March of attempting to poison Mr and Mrs George Reeves, leaped eight floors to his death today from the chambers of Supreme Court Justice Sydney Syme. There are 976 miles of railways in Connecticut.
A fragmentary item notes the Terre Haute team with players including Jones and King facing an upcoming game at Woodlawn Park. The piece mentions a .450 season average and a lineup with several players, implying anticipation of a strong performance.
Fragmentary notes recall Hatfield and Palmer as principal establishments in Washington during 1912. Mentions there were several other agents or firms tied to the era, with unclear details about their roles or activities in the market.
The Princeton Indiana Skeet Team travels Sunday June 6 to Washington to face a local squad at 2:00 PM on the hkiobar Skeet field. Labeled the best in Southern Indiana, Princeton aims to match its two perfect 25 straights set by Frank Winterbottom, highlighting a storied field and skilled shooters.
Esther Allison is awarded a numeral at the Indiana University Athletic Association annual senior banquet. The event honors Miss Mary F. Roddy, retiring faculty member overseeing physical education for women.
A drowning incident near Mere Agent 17 involves Maurice and Mrs Pete Milan, with two other sons reported missing as the search for the victims continues. Names and exact details are unclear from the fragment.
County Agent A M Bishea announced a Garden Tour in Daviess County for Tuesday with stops across the morning and afternoon. The schedule lists guides and locations including Mrs Clara Swann near Maysville, Mrs Clifford Shanks on State Road 57, Mrs John Ramsey near Newton’s Dairy, and others reaching Mrs Minnie Pownall and Mrs John O Connor.
Idago June 5 Inner note reports Townsend workers resigning from official posts amid unspecified disputes. Authorities have not disclosed names or resulting replacements.
White Plains New Jersey June 5 Income from a 25 million fund remaining from the D Rockefeller fortune goes to his granddaughter Mrs Margaret Strong De Cuevas under terms of the philanthropist will filed here to May 193? city records show.
An unclear line from a historical page references a likely event titled Reerenav's Pemperate or Pretet ion with a noted low value of seventy. Missing context limits precise identification of people places or organizations involved.
A brief social note records an honored guest visit in the St. Aah area with local officials hosting a reception. The event highlights community ties and ceremonial acknowledgment amid a small gathering of residents and organizers.
In Detroit on June 5 a 150000 strong United Automobile Workers rally gathered at Baby Oh Park near Henry Ford's plant as UAW President prepared to release an open letter. A rival Brotherhood of America undetermined faction began distributing membership cards among Ford workers, while Ford personnel chief Harry Bennett claimed no relation to the group.
A June 16 18 4 H club roundup announced for Lafayette Indiana brings 1500 to 1600 youths together from various Indiana counties. Entries show livestock dairy teams and judging teams from multiple counties plus insect and shrub identification contests. The event coincides with the International Live Stock Exposition schedule and highlights county fair review activities.
Vincennes Ind June 5 Donal Burch of Loogootee escaped injury when his car, nearly wrecked, struck a bridge abutment on Ke Creek and Route 50. Police reported he was tired and embarrassed but unhurt.
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