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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

2

Used WPA Illegally, Must Go to Prison

Former Kokomo officials conspired in 1935 to defraud the government by selling bricks salvaged from wrecked buildings. WPA labor cleaned them before sale to Kokomo city, with as many as 100 workers involved. Jury found the men guilty. sentences include two years and $5000 fines for Holt Brooks Broo Mor Mor, and other shorter terms for Mix Good Lincoln F. Record.

Kokomo Indiana Adair Indianapolis George Mix Mel Good Lincoln F. Record WPA Mae Fice

Local Program Opens With Children Choir at Methodist Church

A children's day program at the Methodist Church opened with a 7:30 p.m. service featuring an opening chorus recitations songs and exercises. Participants included Billy McGuire Edith Sumers Budy Ables Phyllis Summers Jim Connor and others performing songs like Weaving a Garland Like a Little Brook and Nobody Knows the Trouble Ive Seen. A reception followed with attendees listed from nearby towns and several families. The event continued with a closing speech and flower presentation by Mrs. Iantom and Rev. Kuch Lick, with guests from Indianapolis Phoenix and Montgomery.

Cca Methodist Bagge Billy McGuire Buddy Ables Phyllis Summers Edith Sumers Barbara Cavness Imogene ‘Roller Joyce McGuire Sunbeam Band Plant Rose Janey Young Barbara Buhr Betty Lou Farley Budy Ables Shirley Blair Trene Blair Nelson Young Norms Gibson Jimmy’ Moore Jack Heavenridge Danniy Moore Jack ‘Heavenridge Danny Jones Sonny Creegy Roger Pate Pi Aaimeces Roy Billy Pielen Eiriden Little Steps Edith Faye Ann Russell Smith Buddy Buhr Billy Cresgy Edna Bruner Red Ralph Jones Eddie Gibson Bobby Neideffer Mber Lois Pate Virgie Parsons Paul Bruner Leroy Stevens

Serial Story Date With Danger XXIV

A tense exchange unfolds as Fenelon and Ladd discuss arresting Mary Franklin for Duke Martin's murder She protests innocence and accuses the frame up while Chase is sent to bring her back into the orbit of the unfolding mystery The dialogue hints at deeper intrigue and a plot to implicate Franklin in a crime she did not commit

Fenelon Ladd Mary Franklin Duke Martin Jones Martin Jim Chase

Extra! Extra society editor held for murder

An impatient Gazette editor announces an extra about the death of Society editor Mary in the 919 building area. The entry lists attendees at a graduation event and various local residents visiting or residing in the area during the period. The piece includes social notes on couples, families, and weekend travels in Loogootee and Indianapolis.

The Gazette Fifth Avenue Society Taeteer Mary Society Jazette E Martin Clem Rey Mary Frank

Newlyweds Honored at Helm Home Shower

Odon couple Brien here celebrated with a wedding shower at Mrs Helm's home in Joe Street. Guests included Mr Floyd Helm and Mrs Watson among others. Attendants and a long list of relatives gathered with spring flowers and a pink decorated table, marking the newlyweds' recent marriage. Также.

Frank Cushing Enis Oscar Miles Richard Chasuth Earl Jo Martha Lou Mait Indianapolis B. A. Ackerman Anne Jane G. John Norris Ima Mononaw Marion Brown I Iecied Chris ‘Brien Nett Mary Catherine Brown Kathryn Smith Mary Alice Own Martha Larkin Rosemary Allams Monica Williams Géo.liams Inez Arvin Junior McCatherine O’brien Stanley Wolfe Wm Barnes Hubert Patterson Stroit Louis Levi Louisville Herman mm Matthew Dooley Fred Brooks Paul Smiley Washington Hy Patterson Detroit J. Patterson, Jr Emil Norris Leo Walker Dorothy Norris Stude Urge St. Vincent’s Hospital Paris Ralph McGovern Evansville Jorge Norris Pat Larkin T Lafayette Joe Stubs Ben Vivian Ape Ethel Helm Rs. Austin Helm Floyd Helm Esdamess Watson A. A. Né Oscar Laie Etchem Cecil Aishe H Seneff Alicia Helm Barbara Nell Borst West Hope Sage Lehday Foster Gee Clayton Gray Mari- Gée Bum C City True Gee New Ir Niagara Firs William Hudson

Unclear clipping lists visitors from Indianapolis Detroit and Bridgeport

A fragmented clipping notes visits and guests from Indianapolis to Detroit and Bridgeport. Names mentioned include Mr and Mrs Arnold Brotherg and Loyd Linnen Jr with various relatives and friends visiting over the weekend. The text is garbled with missing verbs and unclear relations.

Murphy Wang Helen Cone Arnold Brothergson Jimmy Indianapolis Willis Wil Loyd Linnen, Jr Bridgeport Gene Tehlow

Democrats Win Big in Cook County Judicial Election

Democrats scored a decisive victory in Cook County judicial races, securing every Circuit Court seat and sweeping five Superior Court nominations by wide margins. Across 4,376 precincts, 299,866 straight Democratic ballots were cast, 119,? straight Republican and 97,697 split ballots, with rural precincts reflecting strong Democratic support.

Democratsc Cook County Higd Circuit Court Superior Court

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