Washington citizen Frank Fornwald dies after sudden angina
Frank Fornwald, a longtime Washington resident and active booster for highways, died this afternoon after a final angina attack at his home on North Reesidlan Street. Born December 3, 1868 in Pennsylvania, he moved to Washington in 1881, worked 18 years in local stores, then ran a furniture business on Main Street. He survived by his wife Cloe E. Jackson, an adopted daughter Mrs. Bernard Gross, and brother Harry L. Fornwald. He was active in Masonic lodge Knights of Pythias and Westminster Presbyterian Church. funeral plans were not announced.
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Washington
Frank Fornwaild
Reesidlan Street
Fornwald
Frank Fornwald
Pennsylvania
Stephen B
Eliza Fornwald
Martin County
Cabel & Kauffman
Main Street
East Second and Third Streets
Florida
Cloe E. Jackson
Mr. Fornwald
Bernard Gross
Harry L. Fornwald
State Highway Commission
Masonic Lodge
P. O. Ellis
Knights of Pythias
Ben Mur
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lindbergh Wins Admiration of Memphis Crew
In Washington, Captain Lindbergh earned praise from the ship’s crew for his modest demeanor and leadership aboard. Burrage, commander EB, noted his prior flights and achievements stem from thorough preparation, accuracy, and naval discipline, impressing officers with his judgment and method.
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Lindbergh
Memphis
Meal Burrage
EB Pinion
Hearing Today Deferred in Stephenson Inquiry
Michigan City Indiana June 7 The latest Stephenson investigation was deferred as state board of charities members reviewed records. The inquiry opening was delayed due to an absent member. Stephenson issued a statement via attorney Robert H Moore insisting on counsel representation during the investigation.
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Michigan City
Ind
Stephenson
State Board of Charities
Robert H. Moore
Peters
Eastside Park to Open Sunday With Band Concert
Eastside Park in Washington will be formally opened to the public next Sunday with a band concert from noon to evening. The park has long drawn picnics and tourists and is expected to attract crowds again, continuing its popularity as a recreation place.
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Eastside Park
Washington
Sapp Named Rotary President at International Convention
Ostend Belgium June 7 Arthur Sapp of Huntington Ind unanimously nominated for the 1927 Rotary presidency as the International convention began its sessions. The body also nominated directors including Robert Heun of Indiana for the organization’s leadership posts.
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Ostend
Belgium
Arthur Sapp
Huntington
Ind
International Rotary
Rotary Clubs
Robert | Heun
Store Keeper Shot and Killed in Harrisburg Heist
Harrisburg Illinois June 7 Daniel William Dani a 55 known southern Illinois storekeeper was shot and killed last night during a robbery after resisting surrender of a large roll of money. The killer fled in an auto with a partner as Mrs Williams aided her wounded husband and the getaway car sped away. Police scoured the countryside for masked young bandits described as rivalling suspects.
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Harrisburg
Daniel
Wiliam
Southern Illinois
Dani
Bandit's Car Found Here After Hold-up
Washington police located a Chevrolet abandoned one mile east of Washville on Saturday morning. The car's license is 549, matching the vehicle used in the Vincen hold-up. It is the property of George Cheezum of 1302 reas.
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Washington
Tan Poreil
Washvile
Vincen
George
Cheezum
Kiwanis Club Plans Big Meeting Monday Night
Members of the Kiwanis club and their guests met at a church Monday night for a busy program of singing led by Doris Beck at the piano. Prof Gharst spoke, Ed Pershing acted as. The audience heard readings, interclub relations Creed, and a speech on cleaning. Attendance noted. plan for Thursday luncheon and hospital visit noted.
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Kitani Club
Gharst
Eephye Cent
Mende
Jack McKittrick
Bob. Miller
Mee
Ed Pershing
Veri Teek
Doris Beck
Pians
Rey
Jae Inderson
Reading
Alva Fulme
Amepsage
Jim Dougherty
Jesse Ib
Ing Hastings
Hasti Keh
Christian Church
N JA Viess County Hospital
Cepe
Mrag Henderson
Miss Bock
Purdue summer visits by county parties organized
Lafayette June 7. Organization efforts arrange a summer agricultural extension tour with visits to Purdue University and a campus schedule planned by G M Brier. Counties listed include Shelby, Junie, Marshall, Newton, Fountain and more with trips to start mid June through July. Rev J J Sermersheim attended ordination at St Meinrad's morning.
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Lafayette
Sqc
Purdue ‘University
G. M. Brier
Thigsearly
Shelby
Juniep
Marshall
Stake
Newton
Fountain
Pulaski
Noble
Catpi
White
Monroe
Pedestrians urged to walk on left side of highways
A safety campaign led by Robert Humes urges pedestrians to reverse the usual rule and walk on the left side of the road to improve visibility at night. Frederick Schortemeijer supports the idea, stressing caution as motorists travel fast and may not see pedestrians in time.
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Robert
Humes
Frederick E. Schortemeijer
Mr. Humes
Remodeling Work Starts on East Main Street Building
remodeling work has begun at the Lock Ridge building on east Main street between Fourth and Fifth. John W Greenywood owner coordinates project with contractor John H Kretz. room to be transformed into a modern guest room with up to date furnishings. Herod Stants spent the weekend in Seymour with his mother Mrs W R Stants.
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Lockridge Builjing
East Main Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
John W. Greenywood
John H. Kretz
Herod Tants
Sé*mour
Young Explorer David Sinney Putnam set for Arctic voyage
Berlin reports Clarence D. Chamberlin arrived with the Bellanca monoplanes after a dramatic trans Atlantic flight to Germany. The reception drew thousands at Temple Field as air spectacle filled the sky with engines and cheering crowds. Ambassador Schi rman welcomed Chamberlin and praised the explorers as messengers of goodwill.
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David’ Sinney Putnam
New York
Arctic
Baffin Island
Morrissey
Daveney
Berlin
Clarencé D. Chamberlin
Bellanca Epeopinny Cole
Caotes
Charles A. Levine
Bellanca
York
Eer
Amberlin
Levine
Kg Beac
E City
Tempie
Ilar
Hoch
Tvo
Temple of Field
Chamberlin
United States
Jac Gould
Shurman
Peving Uto
Bis H
Schirae
Germany
Ocean
Paneer
Celes
Twenti
Fire damages basement store in South Bend
Fire in a shoe and clothing store operated by Isaac Oppenheim caused about $0,000 damage. Officials said the basement had been ordered cleaned earlier in the week but was not cleared, leading to smoke damage in two adjoining stores.
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South Bend
Ind
Isaac Oppenheim
Soviet Minister Shot in Poland
Warsaw June 7 Pierre Volkoff Soviet minister to Poland died in a hospital hours after being shot at the railway station by a neo Monarchist student Boris Kowerea.
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Warsaw
Poland
Pierre Volkoff
Boris Kowerea
Arnold Patterson Returns Home From Major Operation
Arnold Patterson of Loogoo tee returned home Monday after undergoing a major operation at the local hospital several days earlier.
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Arnold Patterson
Loogootee
Indictments Aimed at Walser Couple In Poisoning Case
Special Grant circuit court grand jury in Mentions, Ind a report delay as Judge J Frank Charles is away. Prosecution sought indictments for first degree murder in poisoning of Clifford Cox. Confessions from Arthur Walser and his wife were to be read. Walser couple ready to plead guilty hoping for leniency.
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Ments
Ind
Arthur Walser
Clifford Cox
J. Frank Charles
Grant Circuit & Furt 4
Charles
Edward C. Hays
Jacob Campbel
Walser
Kiwanis C Now Under Way
Kiwanis convention notes progress in Indiana and West Virginia projects. Carl B. Andrews cites Indiana Riley Memorial building gains totaling 150000 while West Virginia Kiwanis clubs advance a 90000 state road program. International officers and board trustees elections loom for next year.
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Jane
Bedianaheas
Parker
Indiana
Indianapolis
Carl B. Andrews
Ind
West Virginia
State Road
Aicker
Wheeling
W. Va
Seattle
Detroit
Kar
Eppe Ober
Tampa
Board of Trustees
May Report Of Hospital Highlights Daviess County
The May hospital report from Daviess County lists admitted patients totals, major and minor operations, medigate cases, and deaths totaling one. It notes hospital fees of 1438.78 dollars, staff notes from R N Supt Mrs N L Kennedy, and donor/shipment details including gifts from Southside School, Dora Jackson, and L Corning with furnishing updates for the new hospital and nurse’s cot additions.
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Shia Dases
N.L. Kennedy
R. N
Southside
Dora Jackson
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