Commissioners Adjourn After Monthly Session
Store cost set at 175 dollars as commissioners wrap up their monthly meeting and adjourn late yesterday until the first of next month.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
1
Fire damages Robert Blines auto on Blockade Street
Fire crews were summoned after a blaze broke out in an old model car parked on Blockade street at 1145. Local units extinguished the fire using chemicals and foam, but the vehicle suffered heavy damage before containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deck
Robert Blines
Blockade Street
Insurance Offices Close Thursday Afternoon
A Democrat advertisement notes about a dozen Washington insurance agents will close their offices on Thursday afternoons during June July and August. The move aims to give both employees and employers a midweek break during the summer trading period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Washington
Glen Raney Hurt in Martin County
A report states Glen Raney sustained a fractured skull after an accident in Martin County. The incident involved a boy and others driving a team when a break occurred. a doctor reported the injury late this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Raney
Martin County
Lillie Donaldson Suffers Stroke at Home
Mrs. Lillie A. Donaldson, wife of E. H. Sree, suffered a stroke this morning at her residence, 204 Harned Avenue. She is described as weak and under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Donaldson
Lillie A. Donaldson
Harned Avenue
Landscape meeting cancelled due to R B Hull issue
Landscape meeting has been cancelled following an issue involving R. B. Hull. Officials did not provide further details, and the event was postponed pending resolution.
William Sullivan hospitalized in Indiana hospital
William Sullivan, prominent Washington citizen, was admitted to Methodist hospital in Indiana for treatment. His condition is not clear from the fragment, but the report notes his status as hospitalized and under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
Washington
Methodist
Indiandlerday
Baseball scores and rain postponements across leagues
In the American League doubleheaders, New York and Detroit games were postponed due to rain, along with Washington and St. Louis. In the National League, scores show GT L with J Dean and N Y with Hebbel, while other matchups involve Pittsburgh Tobin and Philadelphia Passeau, and Boston with Turer in a skipped or partial tally.
IVAN ORENDER SUFF ERS INJURIES AFTER CRASH
A crash left Ivan Orender with feverish facial injuries and a cut from the lip to the cheek after his truck overturned near Owensburg while riding with Rob of Plainville. A hospital report indicated his condition improved but injuries remained serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Plainville
Owensburg
Lee
Orender
Enrollees to CMTC urged in Daviess Co
Franklin L. Snider, head of enrollments for the Iens Military Training Co in Daviess County, urged immediate applications for additional enrollees. The quota is eight, with open slots for youths to join a monthlong trip to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Snider said applications are available now and the program commences early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin L. Snider
Iens Military Training Co
Daviess County
Daviess
Dawer Snider
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Died in Cincinnati Cancer Complication Loogootee Woman
Lois Norberta, 37, formerly Miss Margaret Gatrude Strange, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Strange of Loogootee, died Tuesday at Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati from carcinoma after months of illness. Born near Bramble May 7, she leaves sisters Mrs. O'Brien and Dr. Moran, Loogootee, and Hubert Strange of West Point, plus an unnamed brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Ind
Marie Norberta
Margaret
Gatrude Strange
J. W. Strange
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati
Bramble
Wang Bila M
Porter
Eeca O
Plea Denied by Governor in One Dollar Case
A governor rejected the plea in a case labeled One Dollar, with defense arguments by men linked to Vidtsa and the incident involving Harry Soi C 7. The outcry centers on oath adherence and fortung related to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Last
Oath
Corn Growing Contest Open for Entrants
Five hundred fifty growers utilizing hybrid seed corn are expected to compete for the Barr trophy of the Indiana Growers Association. K. E. Beeson, secretary, notes the trophy honors yield and is presented by the Earl of Tipton. Any hybrid grower may enter by joining the association through a locality agent. Karl Pankop of DeKalb County is the first to have his name engraved after winning the Five Acre Yield Car test in 1936 with certified Hoosier Hybrid. Forty-eight percent of contestants in Indiana use hybrid seed annually, with Reid and Yel Dent varieties favored by county growers striving to retain their place in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana, Ora Growers’ Association
K. E. Beeson
Earr
Tipton
Association
Karl*Pankop
DeKalb Joounty
Indiana
Reid Yel Dent
J County
George Hunter Taken By Death This Morning
George Hunter died this morning after a life spent in Indiana roots and Michigan County ties. Born May 22, 1861, he was married to Lillie Isom since 1893 and leaves two daughters, a sister, grandchildren, and several in laws. Funeral plans include Friday services and burial in the local cemetery with Rev. I. Smith officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Mandey (McClellan) Hutter
Indiana
Lillie Isom
Bethany Christian Church
Tuscarora
E . Montgomery
Mt. Neto Camp No. 70
Washington
Mrs Sterling Taken By Death In Burns City
Mrs Sterling 65 native of Burns City and longtime resident here died at home. Surviving are a son to remain until the hour of the funeral. Ives Dexter in charge of arrangements. Born in Davie county to Joseph and Myers, she was married to James C Sterling who died in 1929. Surviving relatives include Mrs Wikle of Burns and Oliver of Newberry, Callahan of Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns City
Tamer Poms Sterling
Ives Dexter
Daviess Courtty
Joseph
Long
Myers
James C. Sterling
Odon
le Wikle
Burns
Ae Oliver
Newberry and
Callahan
Jasonville
Brooks City News Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Brooks and Friday events in city context with unclear details and partial dates. The readable items point to local activity around Christiana or Christiart and a Friday reference, but specifics are missing.
Tom Wilson Named Pike County Supt
Petersburg June 8 Tom Wilson a Republican was elected intendent of Pike County by the county board of education to succeed E V Couts a Democrat who has served for 12 years in the post The appointment follows a party balance shift and names Wilson as the new leader of the Pike County schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Tom Wilson
Pike County Bellion
County Board of Education
Youve Tii
E. V. Couts
Youngstown Streets Patrolled Today
Youngstown officers patrolled city streets today with deputy sheriffs joining the effort in a coordinated show of law enforcement. The operation focused on high-traffic avenues and residential blocks to deter crime and reassure residents.
Mandy Johnson found dead in bed in West Washington
Mrs Mandy Johnson 55 wife of Gegr Johnson of West Washington was found dead in bed about five oclock this morning. Coroner notified and investigation begun. Mrs Johnson born in Alabama in June 1882 and had lived in Daviess county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington
Mandy Johnson
Gegr Johnson
Cr. Bpova
Unclear OCR yields unit counts and toll figures
Fragmentary text lists unit counts and a toll of 2367 24 dollars attributed to schools. The readable parts hint at a calculation or billing note but lack full context or identifiable names or places.
Four Taking Culver Life Saving Course
The Washington Red chapter sent three youths to the BEN L school at Culver Lake on the shore of Evansville. The leaders plan to offer another life saving course next year with a field representative. The boys completed senior life saving work and will be classed after six weeks of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington ‘Red
Bob Dillon
Paul Granny
Woody Norris
Culver
Evansville
Red
Power strike threatens Saginaw area with widespread outages
A reported unauthorized strike by union leaders aimed at Power Company halted service across the Saginaw valley and neighboring areas. With 500,000 residents in 187 villages, power loss disrupted 485,000 homes and 16,000 jobs as factories and a major radio station faced shortages. The move, condemned by authorities, sought wage and recognition concessions amid stalled negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Coroe Il Conbortia
Cialis Power Company
Saginaw Valley
Gan
Concumehe
Saginaw
Bay City
Flint
Maytag Dealers Meet At Meredith Hotel
Maytag dealers gathered at the Meredith Hotel last night. Attendees included A. F. L. Thomas, Robert Nite, and E. W. T. Chei. The meeting focused on factory tires and related merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytag Dea Bay
Meredith Hotel
The _ fellow
A. FP. L. Thomas
Robert Nite St
E. W T. Chei
Parcel Post Comes to All Post Offices Years Ago
The parcel post system began nationwide after New Year’s Day twenty six years ago with Washington postmaster Benjamin Burris at the helm. In the early days only four packages moved, and stamps were used instead of C O D. This service then expanded in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ini
Nphire
Benjamin Burris
Wastinton
Jean Harlow Buried Today in Plain Funeral Rite
Hollywood mourns film star Jean Harlow at Lawn Memorial Park Glendale as a brief service ends a bright era. Sets marked by the era and a close circle of friends attended the rite, reflecting a life of glamour cut short by tragedy and public fascination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Filmlana
Alond
Jean Harlow
Kirk
Lawn Memorial
Glendale
Californian Chosen to Lead Townsend Pension Battle
Arthur L. Johnson of California was selected by a congressional group to head a national effort to seize control of the Townsend pension movement from Dr. Francis E. Townsend. The decision signals a coordinated push across regions with Johnson to organize supporters and rally legislative backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Arthur L. Johnson
California
Townsend Pension Movement
Francis E
Hospital Notes: Denver Colbert Admitted for Treatment
Mra Denver Colbert of Maxwell Avenue was admitted for treatment. The brief notice records the patient’s admission status and location within the hospital, indicating ongoing medical care and the need for further observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Colbert
Maxwell Avenue
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R. B. Hull
N. Y
Wash. ST. L
GT. L
J. Dean
Hebbel
Pitts
Tobin
Phila
Passeau
Bost
Turer
Ivan Orender
Suf
CMTC
Daviess CO
Siste Norbert
Pewee Cullen
Des
George Hunter
Mrs. Sterling
Brooks
Christiart
Pike County
Youngstown
Ies
Sudde
I Units
Ihe
Res County
Austria
Noetsch
Cours
Gisl
Glashour Bart
Kansas
City
Kan
Harlow
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