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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Lawrence
Daviess County
Gion
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