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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
4
The Washington Democrat, published daily except Sunday, is produced by Boyd & Backes at 411-113 North East Third Street. It lists association with Scheerer & Co and notes subscription rates, mail classifications, and post office entry in Washington Indiana with miscellaneous telephones.
A political essay argues the Republican tactic to sway farmers again with false claims. It cites Department of Agriculture data showing pork and corn exports exceed imports, wheat exports far surpass imports, and beef and veal rebound after drought. It praises the New Deal granary plan and calls big business opposition a motive to reclaim farmer support.
Tas te harvest time outlines a score card to judge varietal purity rotation fertilization vigor disease and yield. Committees list members including Beckett Bogard McCall Syrrett Holstine Rader Beale Nugent Arthur Himdel Neeremer Schnarr Frye Brown Turk Wichman Carroll Hamerick Colbert Singleton Chattin Hoefling Wade urging all growers to enter promptly.
Shoals town officials urged the school board to resign due to deteriorating conditions after the State Board of Education revoked the high school’s accreditation. Dr. G M Cropp signaled willingness to resign, but Dr. J E Gilkison and Troutman refused, amid earlier turmoil including the firing of Myrtle McCormick after 25 years as a teacher and her subsequent court action.
Notice of sealed bids by the Indiana State Highway Commission to construct a bridge in Davie ss County on State Road 58 Structure 58 D 3060 with a 50 foot beam over Prairie Creek. Bids due June 7, 1938 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Plans are available at the State House Annex. Pre qualification required. Wage rates apply by county.
Petersburg Indiana June 6 a solemn sermon from the cornerstone of Flat Creek church site marked the 45th annual Sermon From the Rock tradition. Rev William Chesser, founding pastor, preached on the first Sunday in June until his death in 1922. His son Rev William Chesser Jr. and now Rev Cleve Chesser have continued the custom with a standing provision that the land reverts to heirs if ever no longer used for church purposes.
Fragmentary column from Etoals Indiana discusses a state commission and expiry of a measure or appointment. Details are unreadable, with key names and actions cut off. The readable text hints at governance, deadlines, and regulatory authority but lacks sufficient specifics for full reconstruction.
Plainville faces Cororg at 7:45 p m at the bpgrounds in the second round of the Senior League. In their last meeting Cororg won 6 to 4 with Wuert Cannon and Tolbert Clark among the starters.
Forest Park hosts a seven night run beginning June 13 featuring a new production of George Gershwin and I B. S. Shaw musical Of Thee I Sing. Cast includes John Wintergreen in the lead with William Lynn Brooke Sam Jenke and Walter Lon as notable supporting players.
A cat perched high on a pole is rescued by Humane Society workers as a man uses a loop to lower the frightened feline to safety. The scene features Kinney and a cast including Ralph Annamary Dickey Earle Vigh and others, with a Diana role and a late June opening for White Horse Inn at the New Center Theatre in St. Louis.
Thomas F Byrd, 79, dies at Paoli at the residence of LaRue Webber. Rev A V Faris in charge at Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving: children Carter Lewis, Espes Max, and Martin O Byrd reside in Missouri and Mexico, with extended family in Missouri.
Bedford reports the arrest of ex-Martin County Treasurer at Dover Hill in June. The 46 year old man was jailed in Lawrence County on a $1,000 bond after allegedly writing a $159.92 check without funds to the National Bank of this area. Sheriff’s office handled the case.
Leonard Ray and Virgil Truelove lead a Sheperd team in a tense matchup as Beshoe pitching at 5 30 faces a rival net squad. The spirited game features strong defense and decisive moments amid local sports notes.
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