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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
1
Saturday last enrollment day for 1946 at the 5 Acre Club seeks county notification by June 15. Daviess County Crop Show Association sponsors awards for adult corn and corn yield, with bronze silver and gold honors for yields 75 to over 100 bushels per acre. Indiana Growers Association offers related recognition. the program also includes a 2 Acre Soybean yield project.
Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery after a 10:00 funeral service conducted by Rev. H. O. Eisner. Pallbearers included Joseph O. Reeve, Céri E. Reeve, Tommy, Merle Kline, Don Madden and Forest Crane. Flower girls listed as several local women.
A Theta sorority driven campaign in Indianapolis reports widespread county support and a statewide total of 234,000 dollars raised for cancer research and education efforts. The effort thanks citizens for generous contributions and highlights progress in multiple counties.
County Treasurer Sime issues a final warning to delinquent taxpayers to pay taxes immediately. Beginning Monday he will begin levying on property and selling it at public auction to raise due taxes. Payments can be made in his office to avoid action.
Four people were fined in Justice Ernest Raney's court on speeding charges. Fines of $1 and court costs were assessed for Joseph D. Willems of 1411 Bedford Road, Robert W. Gaither of R. R. 2, Winifred Jarrico of 200 Southwest Second Street, and Donald Stilwell. In Judge Smith's court two were fined on intoxication charges. Doyle Leighty paid a fine plus costs, and Harry Belcher was fined $5 and costs with a $90 suspended sentence pending payment.
Word has been received by Mrs. Carlol Harris of 9 East Oak, indicating a notice or acknowledgment in a local matter. The fragmentary text suggests a personal communication or service at a residential address rather than a formal public notice.
Labor representatives and Washington Community Association members convened to discuss closing Reliance plants and a potential successor in Washington. The group reviewed negotiations with Reliance, a lease proposal, and an expected final decision by mid next week, with officials aiming to attract employment at higher wages and greater female representation.
John W Wilkinson aged 62 died from second and third degree burns and suffocation after his bedding caught fire while he slept at 1600 W Walnut St. Coroner said smoking to relieve asthma likely caused the blaze. Wife awoke to flames. fire department found fire under control. He leaves two daughters Mrs Crays of Loogootee and Mrs Nickelson of Car.
President Truman selects 56 year old Fred Vinson of Kentucky as chief justice, a move hailed as wise while shifting Snyder to secretary of the treasury. The appointments reshape the court's balance, with Vinson likely to be sworn in after the October term and Senate confirmation anticipated. Snyder takes over the treasury amid OWMA liquidation and ongoing British loan debates.
Washington June 7 INS Economic stabilizer Chester Bowles told the Senate Small Business Committee the administration is studying pre consumer rationing of wheat to bakeries and outlets to assure bread supply. He said consumer bread rationing not necessary and the plan could be enacted under the second war powers act. UNRRA head LaGuardia backed processing level rationing and asserted strict checks on food shipments to nations, saying no case went uncorrected.
A Newton Iowa tragedy echoed Chicago as five La Salle hotel fire victims, all high school graduates aged 17, were reported dead. The incident, tied to a Newton trip, followed by a nation shocked by the loss of the five young men.
Washington, June 7. The office of price administration authorized a one cent per quart increase in milk prices in most sections, triggered by a 40 cent per hundred pounds rise paid to farmers by distributing companies. This marks the first in a series of raised dairy product prices announced by Economics stabilizer Chester Bowles, with new ceilings for butter cheese evaporated milk and other manufactured dairy products to be set soon.
Graham Farms, five miles northwest of Washington, wins the 1946 Wheat Sweepstakes in Daviess County with Fairfield wheat. Ray and Denver Hasler place second and third with Thorne and Capehart Farms follow. The judging notes top dressing, fertilization, soil type, crop rotation, and clean fields contributing to Graham Farms 90.9 score.
A county agent survey in Daviess County warns of a seed wheat shortage unless more growers enroll in the Premium project. Fields with rye mixed varieties or cockle and onions will yield grain for livestock or local elevators. Inspectors will assess fields for eligibility with premiums of 25 to 75 cents per bushel. Inspections begin next week and 35,000 bushels are needed.
Ruth Kelly wife of Joseph L Kelly of Route 4 died at 11 40 this morning at Daviess County Hospital after a recent operation. She was born July 4 and is survived by Dennis S Bideos and two children William Joseph and Donna.
Sam W. Alaman of route 4 and Mrs Josephine Allen of French Lick along with Mrs Ora Orchard of Plainville and Mrs Lilah A Chestnut of route two were admitted to the hospital Thursday. A son born to Mrs Chestnut is noted.
Washington reports a fresh danger to U S shipping as the AFL Seafarers union votes for an immediate strike at Atlantic and Gulf ports. Demonstrations and 3 p m stop work meetings on the Pacific coast threaten the CIO maritime strike. Union officials plan a strike ballot once setup proceeds.
Chicago coroner 10 holds inquest as La Salle hotel fire death toll rises to 59 with Opal Sweet among the dead. Bodies identified include Eleanor Cither and C. Emery Salstron. 32 injured remain in hospitals. Fire department timing disputed amid testimony from 35 witnesses.
In New York on June 7 an agreement on a new contract was advanced to end the hard coal strike. Operators Lewis and Penney resumed talks and moved toward settling written terms. The sides avoided discussing a weekend truce while 75,000 Pennsylvania miners faced walkout risk.
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