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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
6
A speaker notes the boss is very shy and will dismiss the lines as lies when read aloud, reflecting tension between author and supervisor. The fragment hints at distrust and concern over truthfulness, suggesting a cautious workplace dynamic.
Miss Helen Webber of Loogootee won five dollars for the best original poem in the May issue praising “My Boss.” The prize poem lauds a busy boss who is patient, tireless, and seen as a doctor on call, bringing light to the town despite fatigue and constant alarms.
In Pittsburgh area June violence flares in a western Pennsylvania bituminous coal strike involving 10 000 workers. More than 1 900 strikers, state police, coal and iron police, and strike breakers clash. Several injured, two seriously, three arrested after a 506 strong march to Eastland mine to picket Pittsburg Coal Company.
Hubert Day, state highway patrolman, appeared on his route today operating a new motorcycle replacing the automobile he had used since his appointment. Several districts in the state have switched to motorcycle patrols, a change expected to improve efficiency over the old auto patrols.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gus Wonder were held today at 2 30 PM at Bethel M E church with Rev G G Peel officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
Graeme Sanford of Purdue University is spending the summer vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs John Sanford of Plainville Road.
The Harding heiress wed Charles M Weil from Toledo in Marion, surprising many who expected a Jeant granddaughter to wed a Toledo man. The match honors a large gift from the late Mrs Warren G Hanging, seen as part of the grander estate tied to Harding lineage.
Notice states that on June 2 1931 the county board ordered bonds to fund construction of a public highway in Washington Township Daviess County Indiana with estimated cost 4696.20. Bonds pay 4 percent interest semiannually on January 15 and July 15 with principal due at maturity. Petition to object to bond issue due by June 1931. Also mentions sheriff sale of real estate to satisfy decree in a separate case from the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co et al with sale set for June 20 1931. Also a separate notice of drain age bonds sale on July 1 19% with 3900.00 issue.
Beryl lorden seeks control over Tommy Wilson as Irene Everett schemes to separate them. Irene learns Prentiss Gaylord is rich and moves to win him, while Tommy’s aunt dies and he loses job and money through her husband. Irene promises to marry Prentiss. Beryl plots a risky test to prove Tommy’s character as she follows him to the Larkin house.
Tommy confronts Beryl under a maple shadow as she pleads for help. Unable to speak clearly, she at first hides distress then sobs openly while he forces her into the car. He questions her motives and dismisses the scene, leaving both trapped in growing tension and fear.
A fragment from a 1932 drama reveals Tommy torn between the Barkin gang and a chance to lift his family out of routine work. Beryl urges him to quit crime, while Larkin pushes a final plea tied to bonds and promises, ending with official notes on drainage bonds dated June 2, 1931 and June 3-10.
Sealed bids for two Daviess County bridges Scott Harden in Emore and Long Pond in Veale Township are due by 2 PM July 6 1931 at the County Auditor Washington Indiana with affidavits and double bonds. The county reserves the right to reject bids and plans are on file.
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