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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1937
Page
1
Morning police log records Malcolm Peek named by Malcolm Peek in Sania. The sparse entry notes a brief incident report with limited details and no follow up actions as yet.
Mrs Ellen Preece a former Washington resident and longtime housekeeper for Father Francis Torbeck at St Mary's rectory died Sunday at her Evansville home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday with arrangements to be announced locally.
Mrs. Harry Smith of N. E. Sev aster was to return home, with news of travel and expected arrival.
Word has been received by relatives of the death of Miss Kate Brady sister of John and Patrick Brady formerly resident of Daviess County. She will be buried here or elsewhere as details are pending.
Mrs. Jennette Miller reports to city police that Sunday night a Chevrolet coach with airplates 215-806 was stolen from a parking place on Van Try Lean between Meridian and St First streets. The black bar with cream wheels had not been located this morning, police report says.
A local youth, also known as Pilk, was held in custody today as authorities begin a probe into unnamed allegations. No further details were disclosed as the investigation continues.
A fragmented boxscore shows St. L. Hildebrand and Clive Whitehill involved in a National League matchup. The lines indicate innings with runs and outs, but most details are missing, yielding an incomplete result.
Roving crowds of union demonstrators shut down Lansing as the United Automobile Workers Union called its first general strike. Businesses including auto plants, department stores, theaters, and city offices closed. More than 15,000 workers were idle and downtown traffic halted as demonstrators blocked main streets and occupied government buildings.
The account notes Amelia on the longest leg of her ocean flight with a plane carrying 850 gallons of gas. The leg from Natal to Dakar is about 1,871 miles, with the timing given as 2:16 a.m. EDT.
Shoals Ind June 7 Joseph A Chandler 63 known in southeastern Daviess county died early today at Madison state hospital after brief illness. Born in Davis county to Henry and Pales Chandler he married A Morris 41 years ago. He leaves a daughter Mrs John Adams and a widow who resides in Shoals. He lived in Daviess county until 1913.
Officials disclosed that Britain indicated tacit approval for a stated action, with details limited and no explicit endorsement announced. The report notes diplomatic ambiguity and cautious phrasing surrounding the decision.
Frank D. Davis, well known in the community, died after a short illness. Survived by family and associates, his obituary notes funeral rites and burial arrangements pending with local services.
Dissatisfied taxpayers in Daviess County will have an opportunity to appear before the tax review board as the annual session begins in the office of county assessor A. Sims. Auditor R. Erch Clark and attorney Gilkerson prepare the books for mortgage exemptions and exemptions as required by law. Public hearing dates will be set later this month for residents to file complaints about spring assessments.
Reports describe growing anger between Nazis and Catholic churchmen as Goebbels drafts a blistering broadside accusing Catholics of duplicitous exploitation. The piece notes Goebbels’ two hour speech and a planned Catholic response challenging Nazi claims about priest suspicions.
The article notes rapid expansion as B and O railway shops spurred a building boom in the west and north, with Nolan, Lacock, Helphens, Winton, and Ford additions crowing the northside from Flora to Maple. The southside, once wheat fields, blossomed into a thriving residence district after speculative sales and a two week lot sale. A brass band concert accompanied the opening of the new streets and lots on Washington’s growing city.
An unreadable fragment mentions Anna Ddsch age 85 with a 4:30 time and a residence on West Oak. It references a daughter and a church affiliation but the text is incomplete and unclear.
County Agent Stafkey announced a Wednesday bee gathering at 1 30 PM at an apiary. Secretary of the beekeepers group will preside and provide agenda details.
A major flood control plan looms as Congress debates a vast 806 million dollar program for Mississippi Ohio and Missouri river basins. Estimated Ohio basin costs were around 240 million with dikes levees and 45 reservoirs included.
Hollywood star Julie Harlow died at Good Samaritan Hospital in the morning. Doctors cited cerebral edema following a fight with influenza as the cause, with firemen and physicians rushing to save her life during the crisis. The studio and attending physicians provided care as news of her death spread.
A fragmented note indicates D. H. Carter was chosen amid a possible deadlock with Wmi. and others, reflecting uncertainty in the decision process and the tense negotiations surrounding the selection.
Mrs Matilda McGovren of Nort Lane died Saturday night at 8 30 at the aerog pe ter of William nd Seca Beckett. She married Mr McGovren on April 20 1909 and left three children Ralph Robert and Louise. also survived by Mrs Frank Walker and Mrs Harry Walker sisters, and John Beckett of Canada. Funeral services are to be held.
Hospital notes record Miss Geraldine Smith and Francis Wagner with brief mentions of their locations and dates. The text lists Dencil D Williams at 1408 Bedford and a minor involved, reflecting routine medical notations and addresses.
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