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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
1
fragmented OCR text indicates two new homes planned on the northwest side at First Street. partial mentions include construction and residences for a family named Boye and a second unnamed dwelling. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Local track prepares for Independence Day events with trotting and pacing races in the afternoon. J F McGehee superintendent notes entries from Byville area stables. Marion Alford plans to run at least one horse, citing strong training results. Free acts include a balloon ascent by Professor D.
Petersburg June 6 Gardner T. Kime of this city has been appointed trustee by Hon George F.
An obituary fragment notes the passing of Albert G. at Gibona with brief remarks by his sister Sophia. The text honors his memory and mentions family, expressing gratitude for support and the sorrow of those he left behind.
Donald G. McFarland, longtime Graham-Sears manager in Washington, is reassigned to the St. Louis group of Sears stores and will depart for the new post within days. He is succeeded by Charles R. Maxson, formerly manager of the Graham-Sears branch, who will relocate to Washington in the near future.
In Shelbyville on June 6 the state pressed murder and robbery charges against Raymond Duvall. Prosecutors showed witnesses identifying him as the robber who entered the C and G Potts Foundry office in Indianapolis, shot Clayton Potts, and seized $2,500 in payroll funds. Identifications came from Harry D. Caylor, Raymond Cassidy, and Miss Tella Williams.
Loogootee Ind June 6 Robert Raney was re elected Grand Knight at the local council of the K of C during the annual officers election Monday night in the club room Other officers named Deputy Grand Knight Dar Larkin Chaplain Rev Howard Murphy Financial Secretary James Haigerty Treasurer Lewis Kidwell Advocate Harry Williams Warden Eugene Grannon Chancellor John E Smith Side Guard Dale Green Lecturer Henry Jones and other posts filled with Bradley among those listed
State inspector C O Fields reports on Daviess county infirmary conditions. Seven staff present, twelve men and four women residents, one bed ridden eighty year old requires care. Three story county home deteriorating, no fire escapes, six extinguishers, farm 235 acres with several outbuildings, adequate water supply, outhouse toilets, three baths, clean building but extensive needed repairs. One man and one woman employed for inmate care.
A county report notes inmates receive meals, clothing, and basic hygiene items. Religious services are provided by Free Methodists and Mennonites. A local farm sale raised seven thousand dollars, with bids suggesting more funds could improve inmate welfare facilities and fire safety features.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a police station and amperes with unclear meaning. No concrete event, names, or places to summarize into a full news item.
Burris tied for low score in the state Elks tournament held Monday. Mr Burris shot 75 for the second best net score and received a leather golf prize for his effort.
John Bowen a popular company representative on N. W. Second Street is confined to his home by illness today and is expected to return to his duties shortly.
Danny O’Keefe, a former local stable proprietor, is reported dead in Riley, New York, according to a brief notice. The fragment notes the death but lacks full details or confirmation.
John Seidel of 303 Lemon Street, injured in an auto incident near Wheatland about a week ago, is reported today as improved with hopes for eventual recovery.
Miss Virginia Sanders underwent a major operation yesterday. Juanita May Schnarr and Kenneth Schnarr of MR 2 had minor procedures. Harold K Day of 1018 Grove1 was admitted for a minor operation at Wade Shoals and observed. Mrs. Everett Atkinson of RR 2 had a major operation this morning. A daughter was born to Mrs Doyle Kays of Lincoln Street.
A fragmented score note lists AL players Hildebrand Newsom Auker Drake Caster Dietrich Leonard Page Johnson Vandermeer Salvo with partial inning counts and team references. Ambiguous lines hint at Cleveland Chicago Washington St Louis but lack full context or complete results.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler addressing 12,000 German troops in Spain. He warned foreign war mongers against encircling Germany and prodding a world war, saying if aggression resumes, they will not dream of victory. The remarks came amid ongoing conflict in 1936.
Jack Scugaer Lilue, age 61, a well known resident of Wash Township and father of Brayville, is reported to have passed away. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced for Thursday at 10 o clock in the morning.
Cuban government formally announced a policy barring refugees from disembarking in Cuba amid a June report. The note indicated Miami and Havana authorities were coordinating on the refugee issue, with implications for maritime arrivals and potential asylum seekers.
Washington Masons plan a June 21 visitation by Linton Masons with the visiting degree team to confer the Master Masons degree on a local candidate. The event includes an initiatory ceremony at Birome.
Washington reports the Supreme Court recessed today after an eight month term, to resume in October. The session closed with notable praise for constitutional policy moves tied to the New Deal.
A fragmented note hints at a planned trip to see King and Enwensda with supporters hopeful for travel access. Details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
Chicago voters backed Democratic candidates in judicial contests, while Republicans gained elsewhere in downstate Illinois. Incumbent circuit judges won across the Chicago area, with several superior court incumbents securing reelection as part of a broader state results.
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