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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
8
Classified note from Greenwood and Co as a ten day special starting Tuesday at sunrise. Mentions Aili Ot and Renney Sere ware with a push by the Democrat for job work.Brief item hints at upcoming sale and classified notices section in local paper.
Jersburg Indiana June 8 a gas explosion at the Greek Kitchen and James Vo proprietor injured with burns to face and hands. The blast about 7 10 in the morning wrecked the Main Street building, threw concrete blocks, shattered windows, and caused extensive damage as natural gas likely accumulated in the basement and leaked through pipes. Vovos escaped, received medical care, and later directed rehabilitation work.
The Baltimore and Ohio authorized round trip tickets from New York Brooklyn Newark Elizabeth and Plainfield Philadelphia and Chester Wilmington and Newark Baltimore and Washington to all B and O stations in Indiana and Illinois east of Springfield and East St Louis at one and one half fare good returning in thirty days. A new departure in reduced east to west ticket sales.
A compact ad lists cord tubes balloon tubes balloon tires and 6 volt batteries for cars or radios with prices such as 4.50 for tubes 6.00 for larger tubes and 1.85 per unit, plus bulk figures for 230x334 tires and 209x4.40 balloons. Listings show various sizes and items available.
A shopping list highlights a variety of household goods with prices, including granite tea kettles at 75 cents, milk strainers at 19 cents, 16 inch lawn mowers at 7.45, wheelbarrows, coal oil cans at 69 and 45 cents, step ladders, rim locks, grain scoops, garbage cans, wash boards, vises, window screens, dish pans, waterers, window shades, garden plows, and brass wash boards, reflecting a mix of daily essentials and sale items.
Men’s Vici dress oxfords and gun metal oxfords offered at bargain prices. Prices shown include two dollars and ninety cents, two dollars and fifty nine cents, and a final eight for clearance.
In Chicago, grain market shows unspecified movement. Beef grades range from 4.25 to 1.75 with dealers noting 7 to 8. Sheep listings at market spots hold steady to stronger with prices up about 50 cents, ewes quoted 1.50 to 2.00, volumes around 1,900 head.
Mrs. Leo Clem ents of Omaha Nebraska reports the birth of a daughter at Daviess county hospital on Sunday. The mother formerly was Miss Stella Spitz of this city.
United Press report notes Indiana violent deaths totaled 13, with six auto crash fatalities, drownings, suicides, electrocutions, and a killed truck injury. Names include Joseph and Henry Melbis drowned near Indianapolis, Grover Shelby, Francis Bygkett, and Marshall Lee among others. Multiple towns referenced: Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Peru, and Milwaukee.
Hoegy 5000 head market shows varied bids with cattle and pigs ranging from 6.35 to 8.50 per unit and weights between 120 and 300 pounds. Sows bring 4.50 to 5.25, while heifers and steers show modest gains and wealers drift steady to down. Sheep trading around 500 head with lambs at 8 to 9 and ewes down slightly.
Hogs 40,000 head at market active 10c higher. 160–200 lb 6.40–6.60. 200–250 lb 6.35–6.60. 250–300 lb 6.00–6.50. Cattle 12,000 steady. steers 7.50–9.00. yearlings 7.25–8.50. weaners 8.00–9.00. Sheep 15,000 weak 25c lower. lambs 8.25–10.00. all weights 5.50–7.00. ewes 1.50–2.76.
Jasper, June 8. The Jasper Reds defeated the Washington Fords 16 to 0 in a light, easy game. Elliott Junier had three hits, Bohnert and O Kress homered for Jasper. It was Jasper’s second straight win. Huntingburg will visit next Sunday.
Mrs Louise Tudder of East Walnut Street has been a patient at the local hospital for several days and is expected to return home Tuesday.
Hogs 2,200 head active with gains around 20 cents. Prices ranged 170–240 lb at 6.85, 250–270 lb 3.50–6.75, 300 lb and over 6.25, 120–150 lb 6.35–6.49. Cattle 550 head, steers and heifers active. prices 25–50 cents higher than Friday, steers and heifers at 6 to 7.
Chicago police report the stabbing death of Rose Über Kub er, 24, a maid in an exclusive north side building. Her body was found in the basement by a resident while she was washing clothes. Fire thrust into her heart and multiple head stab wounds noted. Police suspect a jilted suitor. L D Smith, her employer, says she had no known enemies.
An important meeting of the Sunday School board of the First Methodist church is set for 7 30 this evening at the church. Officials urged good attendance and participation from members.
A court action lists statistical figures with maximum 93 and minimum 57, detailing precipitation .17. The suit involves new suits for damages between William E. Strange and James H. Kirkpatrick. Heffernan represents Savings & Loan Association and the estate of Jane M Walls. Attorneys are noted as Heffernan and Heffernan.
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