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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

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Mrs Sarah J Atha Taken By Death

Mrs Sarah J Atha, widow of Thokias Atha, died Sunday morning at her daughter Etta Howell’s home in Indiana. She was born Janish/Lavely in Daviess County, married July 3 1893, and leaves several children including Henry Lavely, John Lavely, Thomas Lavely, George Lavely, and Alice Wood. Atha was member of the Elnora church. services at 2 pm with interment at the Ochwart church cemetery. Rev. will officiate.

Sarah Jade Atha Thokias Atha Etta Howell Ain B City Janish Rebecca (Baker) Lavely Daviess Conty Howell City Otis Bay Cleveland Ohio Henry Lavely Nora John Lavely Mecca Thomas Lavely Galesburg fIil George Lavely D Innes Alice Woodall el

Commencement at St. Simon's This Evening

Washington Catholic High School holds its 1937 38 commencement tonight in St. Simon Auditorium. Eight grade and senior diplomas will be awarded after a processional to Shubert Marche Militaire. Rev Bernard Wuellner delivers the address with Rev Albert Wicke presenting diplomas and honors.

Washington Catholic High School St. Simon Shibert Bernard Wuellner SS. J Engry M. Keller Boyd J. Brounlghone H. Hayes E. Keith C. A. Dant J. Kretz Jin Fe Merry Merry May F. Parisse Mallard Seniggs Alice Keller Mildred J . Mangin Ray G. Wicke Mary Ellen Jongs Largo Handel Edna Alvis Mary Ellen Auberry Marjorie Lee Doris Ann Colbert Rosa Bernice Dosch Regina Cathrine Grannan Mary Catherine Iaube Evelyn McCord Mildred

Wage Hour Compromise Opposed by A F L

A F L opposes a wage and hour compromise as workers seek better terms. Master David Vingent of Pearl Street reports a major operation underway, while Mrs. Edward James Nol r a is named as a minor operator. John F Klin Grail Lick RFD was in the accident scene the night prior, Gruber injured when a motorcycle rider collided with a small vehicle backing from a halt. He suffered a fracture and severe head injury but today is reported improving.

David Vingent Pearl Street Edward James Nol Ra John F Klin Grail Lick Gruber

Secret Service agent to explain counterfeit detection

Agent George B. Loy of the U S Treasury Division will detail how to detect counterfeit money at 2 p m Tuesday June 7 in the local post office examination room. Postmasters county post office staff bankers and merchants are invited to attend for an informative session.

George B. Loy Secret Service Division U. S. Treasury Department Daviess County

Mother of Vivian Jeffers Mother Dies in Dubois County

Funeral services for Mrs Mary B Hardie 67 mother of Vivian Jeffers a Wash ay high school teacher were held at the Ireland Presbyterian church this afternoon. She died Saturday after a long illness and leaves a sister and three brothers. A lifelong Dubois county resident.

Ireland Presbyterian Church Mary B. Hardie Misson Jeffers Washay High School Dubois County

Steele Twp Youth Shoots Self in Foot

Ralph Allen aged 18 son of John Allen from southwest of Plainville suffered a left foot wound when he accidentally discharged a .22 revolver on Sunday morning. He was taken to Dr Swan in Plainville then to Washington where X rays showed a fractured bone from the bullet. The pellet was removed from the instep after medical care and he was to return home.

Ralph Allen John Allen Plainville Swan Washington

Charles Gill Jr Falls Breaks Arm in House Accident

Charles Gill Jr falls at home while playing Saturday morning and breaks his right wrist. A focal doctor reduced the fracture.

Charles Gill, JR

Graduation at St Mary's School Last Night

Eighth grade graduation held in the church at 7 30 with Rev Meinrad Rowick giving a talk on education and presenting diplomas to eight pupils Frances Rita Sum Marie Ayres Betty Helen McCord Otilia Klinger Edward James Victor Howard and James Alien

St. Mary’s School Meinrad Rowick Frances Rita Sum Marie Ayres Betty and Helen McCord Otilia Klinger Edward James Victor Howard James Alien

Railway Clerks to Meet Tuesday Night

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks holds a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening June 7th at 7 p m. All members urged to attend.

Brotherhood of Railway Clerks City Hall

Correction issued on arrest report misidentifying defendant

A printed correction clarifies that Paul Howard, 22, of Burns City was the arrested and fined individual, not the Washington man with the same name. The note apologizes for the embarrassment caused by the initial misidentification.

Paul Howard Burns City Washington

Baseball scores and lineups from early league games

In a fragmented box score style, teams like St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Detroit Boston and others are listed with pitchers Walters Epperle Schumacher Holingworth Butcher Lucas Knott Beggs Pan Whitehill Coffman Wagner and Whitehill. The partial lines show runs by innings and game status not started at press time.

Kidnapping Case Opens In Florida Courtroom

In Florida on June 6 M F Braxton and son Pedro, both named in the case, faced federal authorities over a ransom incident tied to a kidnapping plot. The two men and several others were detained, with most released as the investigation continued. Friends and acquaintances were questioned, while Braxton and Pedro remained at the federal office.

Fla INS Pedro Princeton M. F. Braxton Federal Jagerita Willis Campbell James Herndon Ray Rayburn

George W Wilson Dies After Illness at 76

George W Wilson 76 a longtime eastern Harrison township farmer died Sunday night at the family home two miles east of Hudsonville after a two week illness with longer prior illness. Born July 4 1861 in Davis County to Dailiens and Lucy Wilson he married Sarah Cohley May 9 1881. Surviving are his widow two children Mrs Goslin of Glendale and Ross of Illinois three grandchildren and one sister Mrs Aday Ebenezer Church will conduct the funeral with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery Elwood Williams will rule.

George W. Wilson Harrison Township Hudsonville Ufaviens County Dailiens Lucy (Cook) Wilson Sarah Elsbeth Cohley Wa Church of Christ I. O. Oo Goslin Glendale Ross Wilson Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Elwood Williams Will Rul

Temperatures and Precipitation Report

The data shows a high temperature around 57 degrees with a low near 60 degrees and precipitation recorded at .12 inches. No additional weather events or warnings are noted.

Congress to Hold Night Sessions for Adjournment Aid

A group of senators pressed for final passage of a bill to revamp the federal banking and corporate framework to aid distressed companies, with safeguards for minority stockholders. Doubt remained it would pass before adjournment, unless sessions extend beyond Saturday. Hope persisted that a railroad lending bill for equipment purchase would pass before adjournment, as rail costs loom large in Senate deliberations.

Pe R. Fc Rai Sug Senate

Kansas Flood Scatters Salina Families as Dykes Fail

Salina Kansas reports the worst flood in 30 years forcing over 500 families from homes along the Smoky Hill River. About 100 cared for at Memorial Hall, while others sought aid with relatives. Two tenths inch rain fell overnight raising fears of further inundation as dykes gave way and water climbed to 23.23 feet, surpassing the 1927 crest.

Salina Kan INS central-Kansas Memorial Hall Ben Smoky Hill

Speaker Bankhead Seeks Acceptance on Washington Visit

Speaker Bankhead arrived in Washington on June 6 to seek acceptance for key measures. He urged party unity and bipartisan support while outlining the administration’s legislative priorities. The discussion focused on foreign policy and domestic reform during the brief appearance.

U S Invited to Probe Air Raids

The United States is asked to send representatives to join a jet commission to investigate air raids on civilians in Britain and Spain. Secretary Cordell Hull and Undersecretary Sumner Welles discussed the decision, with Britain pressing for a formal inquiry.

U.'S INS Britain Unite States Spain Cordell Hull conoRot Ronald Aynversa Semner Welles

Lester RFC Odor Coal ViAshEr Near Victor

A fragmented OCR item notes a coal washer named Lester RFC involved in an odor incident near Victor. Readable details are limited but indicate a local matter likely about a plant or worker. No clear outcomes or dates are present. Further text needed for a complete summary.

Ee Eratioo Lester Rfc Soe of Victor

Four, Are Fined in Local Courts

Harold Waith of McCormick Avenue and Curt Faith south of the city were fined $1 and costs for guilty pleas. Wheatland police report a similar small-fine case with minimal details.

Harold

Frigidaire Dealer Named in City News

Charles W W Garland of Vincennes has been appointed Frigidaire dealer for Washington vicinity and will take over duties from Clyde Burch. Garland and his family will move from Vincennes as he assumes the post. He previously worked with Public Service Company and Phic Service Company of Indiana and held a sales supervisor role with a prior firm.

Charles W.W. Garland Noe Ones Washington Clyde Burch Pasifie Garland Vincennes Phic Service Company Inlas The Public Service Company Chas W. Garla Public ‘Service Company Wing Thes Bloomington Columbus Danville Inersville

Norton Ramspeck Wage Bill Talks Hit Snag in Congress

The House and Senate wage and hour conferees held their fourth straight session seeking a compromise on minimum wages and hours. Senator Norton and Rep Ramspeck led efforts to adopt the Senate plan establishing a federal board to set wages up to 40 cents an hour and 40 hour weeks, but other conferees balked. A new bid to press the Senate measure as the basis for agreement was expected later today amid rough waters ahead for the bill.

Congress House Ramspeck Senate Lea L. Press

Delia O Brian Taken By Death At Wheatland

Delia O Brian 69 native of Montgomery County died at home of a nephew Cecil Clark in Wheatland this morning. Death attributed to heart disease after a long illness. Born October 14, 1868, daughter of William P Shaltwee A Gates O Brian she lived in Daviess County many years and was active in the Catholic church and local National organization.

Misa Delia Po O'Brian Montgomery Cecil Clark Wheatland Ring O'Brian Beer Ff Sunbheen William P. Shaltwee A Gates) O'Brian Cannerburg Daviess County Catholic Church

Daviess Bridge to be Built by State

Construction of two Indiana bridges in Daviess County will proceed after bids are received. One bridge located near Lawrence is among the projects to be built by the state with bid openings announced.

Indianapolis Indiana Lawrence Daviess County Gion

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