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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
1
Notices state that Bible study participants may receive free swims at the pool. Tickets are issued at the school and redeemed when pupils apply for their free swim at the pool.
A coach at WaterDee High School announced plans to guide 8A3 Illinois, with ties to miles west of Terre Haute. The notice confirms the assignment and outlines the forthcoming season.
Burton Vowell aged 38 a Newberry Indiana resident died last night after a two year illness. Born January 16 1900 in Dubois County he was the son of Ar Vowell. Survived by a wife a daughter and two half brothers Mowery of Patoka and Chandler of Plainville. Interment at Plainville cemetery with Ives Funeral Home in charge.
Goshen Indiana public invited to attend a special event featuring George O. Vance. Details urge guests to come and participate in the gathering hosted by the local garden club.
Five local women were recorded in a handicap golfing event yesterday with Norma Bartlett leading the field at 40 and a handicap of 11. Jine Wirts posted the low score in her round while others such as Bex Lova Hamersly, Mrs. Kremp, and Mrs. Ann W. contributed solid results in the local handicap tournament.
Funeral services for George Wagner 77 longtime Dubois county Democratic chairman and Jasper resident will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. The Elks lodge members will join the ritualistic service, gathering at a home at 7:30 p.m. to transport the body to the residence for rites. He died last night and was a member of the Washington Elks lodge.
A truck driven by Arthur Atherton of Mill Street collided this morning near LCCC. He was not injured in the mishap and further details were not immediately learned.
Funeral services for Charles F Wallace were held at 2 30 this afternoon at the Freq Methodist church with Rev Deabdou officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
Ambiguous league score text hints at a political rally or sports event coverage in Philadelphia. Names Nelson Rowe Gomez Lee suggest participants or speakers amid scattered figures 200 60 110 08. The fragmentary item implies an action or result but lacks clear event type or outcome.
Michigan City police and neighboring agencies chase two wanted suspects after a city officer was wounded during a street encounter. A national guard plane aided the search, with a bloodhound and officers from multiple counties converging on a wooded area south of town. The officer was treated, and a female suspect is believed injured. authorities blocked roads and railways as they pressed the hunt.
Washington Fraternal Order of Eagles held a meeting installing officers including Worthy President John Lentd and Vice President Robert Wiltz. Initiation of candidates at the local lodge is set for June 27 with a statewide Eagles convention planned for June 12.
Six passenger coaches derailed near Chicago today as a Chicago Northwest railway train en route from Elie ve encountered trouble. Police reported all passengers safe with minor injuries and chaos at the scene.
Enrollment in the vacation bible school increased to 169 by the end of the second day, with organizers urging parents to enroll their children promptly.
A daughter named Connie Sue was born to Mrs Forest E Bratt and Montgomery R Bratt at their Montgomery Road residence. The birth is recorded as Tuethiay with the chosen given name Connie Sue.
A fragmentary notice reports the death by self-inflicted action of an Indiana based attorney named A. H. Wolven from Hetersburg. La. The undetailed obituary mentions Bunty and Winslow and notes funeral details are incomplete at this time.
Fragmentary text mentions a proposed plan or project and public involvement. No clear entities or dates are readable. The readable portion suggests a discussion of a proposal and possible timing, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Mrs Lottie Hackler 57 wife of Walter died at 9 30 p m Friday night at the family home following a seven month illness and a prolonged period of serious illness She was born in Versailles Indiana November 7 1881 and had lived most of her life in Loogootee Her husband was employed by Carnahan Manufacturing Co She survived by her husband and two siblings with no children and friends may call at the family home to pay respects
Washington June 7 An official says the White House is prepared to receive King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Col E W Starling chief of secret service Mrs Henriettta Nesbitt the housekeeper and Howell Crim chief usher confirm readiness. Secretary Hull and officials depart by train to Niagara Falls to greet the royal couple at the International Bridge.
Francisco Sarabia, famed as Mexico's speed flyer and holder of a recent Mexico City to New York nonstop record, died when his G B racing plane crashed into the Potomac near Bowling Field during a 5133 AM flight to Torregon. Divers recovered his body, wedged in the cockpit, after the single engine failed at about 100 feet. Navy crews towed the wreckage ashore. field officers attributed death to the impact.
A discussion among property owners was held about inspection material and required permits. Plans for street work and Beor code compliance were debated, with a delay noted while awaiting further data and review from officials.
Ches ton Exshelman of Carlyle Pennsylvania waived extradition and was flown back to Camden after insisting he began a mission to Mars in a stolen airplane. The incident drew attention as authorities verified the claim and proceeded with legal steps.
A Can nelburg man plans to operate a new store at Four Points Road 50 in Can on June 12. The event follows his earlier work in Elburg and marks a local business expansion by Wilson.
Terre Haute Ind June 7 four students from here in four from here in Washington ents will ang 482 graduates to rec plomas and certificates in Iona State Teachers College Be largest graduating class in history of the College by Edgar DeWitt vonee of B
Weather brief notes yesterday show the highest reading at 89 below zero and the lowest at 67 below zero. The entry ends abruptly with last night unknown.
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