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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1927

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Memphis advances toward home as Lindbergh crew greets

The cruiser Memphis bearing Col Charles Lindbergh nears Cape Henry at 4 p m Eastern time after offloading film from the Humphries. Destroyers, the Los Angeles and nearly a hundred planes prepare to meet the homeward ship. Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrives in Washington to join in the welcome.

Washington Memphis Col Charles AL King Reid U.S. Memphis Humphries Charles Lindhberkh Lindbergh Crow’s Nest John F. Crowe Luckey William L. Breck Loth

Big List Of Eighth Grade Graduates In Daviess County

County School Superintendent James B. Gilley lists the largest group of eighth grade graduates in Daviess County, naming numerous students across Barrswab Brothers Hastings Harrison and surrounding townships. The compiled roll includes many first and last names and township affiliations, reflecting a broad cohort completing eighth grade.

James B. Gilley Daviess County Barrswab Brothers Marie Carri Adrian W. Grannan Arthur Noata Cleda Splater Willis Williams Lewis Canary Alice Doyle Gertrude Lundergan Leota Shirley Florence Vanwinkle Bogard Rita Ainscough Roscoe Bissey Paris Bratton William Carroll May Friddier

Fire at Montgomery Mostly Damages Healy Restaurant

The Montgomery Fire Department responded to a morning fire at the Healy restaurant around 10 30 caused by a gas stove. Fire damage was minimal with no injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze and began cooling operations.

Montgomery Fire Department Healy

Judge Sparks to Try Mayor Duvall

Judge Sparks presides over case against Mayor Duvall with proceedings set to determine charges and potential outcome. Local court records indicate a formal trial date and involved parties including the mayor and the presiding judge.

Judge Sparks Mayor Duvall

Widowed matriarch dies age in township after dawn

Ma Mai ar Mea well known aged widow died this morning about eight to nine oclock at the home of her son, High M cein, in township. She leaves twelve children, six living, including Sherman ain, Hugh Medain, Mrs Bliga Meerty, Sarah es, Martha Franklin, and Atherton of Harrison township. A member of Aikman church, funeral will be Sunday at 2 in the afternoon at the church, burial in the churchyard.

High M¢Cein Mariene Arthur J Metsa Sherman Ain Hugh Medain de Township I Bliga. Meerty Montana Sarahes Harrison Martha Franklin Tien Yme Atherton Aikman Reg ‘Church Chirchyard

Stephenson's Case Near End At Michigan City Hearing

The hearing of Stephenson's case adjourned with D. Cote and others present as Warden Walter H. Daly and trustees review facts. The board of charities closed its session at Michigan City on Thursday and debated whether more information is needed before a conclusion can be reached.

D. Cote Yenrisoner John. Mosihigh Walter H. Daly Board of Charities Michigan City

20 Alleged Spies Killed in Soviet Britain Ties

Moscow reports claim twenty monarchist guards and alleged spies were executed amid foreign intelligence activity, naming figures such as foreign minister Iins Ry kov and Soviet leaders including Stalin. The dispatch cites Menjinski, chief of the Soviet political police, as announcing the executions.

Sletlis Great Britain Moscow Great Brita Menjinsk Menjinski I. Rykov Congal of the Peoples Stalin A i Bakhrin Ana Moatman Wa Nee Biv

The Billroy's Comedians Debut with Four Man Company

A four man troupe billed as Billroy's Comedians opens a new act. The review notes jesting routines and a lively stage presence that promises broad audience appeal.

Local film project to feature Washington talent

Under H A ierrata D W Nicholson of the Wabash Film Co the 13th opportunity to break into moviemaking will be explored with local scenes and local cast. The completed film will debut at the Indiana Theater on June 23 and 24 alongside Hearts of Salome and Bitter Apples. Local actors and beauty spots in and around Washington will be showcased.

H A Ierrata D. W. Nicholson Wabash Film Co Indiana Theater Chan aereantatelegach @s-Actly Pat. Nicholson Fed

Vincennes Man Found Dead In Pool Of Blood

Vincennes Indiana June 10 Paul Hataly was found dead in his bedroom at 1318 Ritterskamp avenue after 11 o clock last night. His wife Irene was found near a coal scuttle badly injured. Neighbors reported hearing shots about 10 o clock. The body showed two gunshot wounds one in the temple and another in the left breast and a large razor wound across the throat. Mrs Hataly died soon after. Police blamed a violent assault and possible gunfire in the home.

Vincennes Ind Paul Hataly Ritterskamp Avenue Irene Helen Alexander Hataly Abe Russell James Cox

Baseball scores from today across leagues

Chicago 3 Brooklyn 7 in nings. Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 3 6 innings. Pittsburgh 11 New York 4 6 innings. Boston 0 St Louis 0 2 in American. Cleveland 2 Washington innings. Philadelphia 4 St over Chicago 4 New by over. Boston 4 pene Oe innings.

SCO Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland

Hopkins Youth Falls From Horse

The young son of Elmér Hop suffered a dislocation of the elbow yesterday. He was taken to a local hospital where an X-ray was performed under the care of Dr. B. Q. Bur.

Elmér Hop Geia É ‘ . Rang B. Q. Bur

Mrs Will Halpike Suffers Ankle Sprain

Mrs Will Halpike of Cincinnati visiting her sister Mrs C G Gediner fell while walking on the driveway at the Gardner residence and sprained her right ankle. Waldenow attended to her injury.

Will Halpike W . Helpike Cincinnati C. G. Gediner Gardner Waldenow

WITLE JOE Wee etext GALT GAME 8. A SEAT

Fragmentary OCR item notes a seat arrangement or game piece labeled A SEAT and a sequence related to GALT GAME 8. The readable portion provides no clear event, date, or participants to establish a full news item.

Funeral services for F B Forwald today at Westminster Church

Funeral services for F B Forwald were held at 2 30 o'clock this afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev J Grimes led the rites with many friends present. Knights Templar conducted the funeral ritual with bearers G B Haing Ralph Hastings Dr T C Smiley E H List Hugh Le Gas and Frank McGehee. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery.

F. B. Forwald Westminterbyterian Church J. Grimes Wald Knights Templar G. B. Haing Ralph Hastings T. Cra Smiley E. H. List Hugh le Gas Frank McGehee Oak Grove Cemetery

Narrow escape for Clark child on Main Street

On Thursday afternoon in Cannerburg, three year old Philip Clark wandered into Main Street and narrowly dodged two oncoming cars near Peoples National. Driver Frank White halted to avoid him as witnesses lifted the boy to his mother. At the clinic, Dr Bang found only a light bruise and no serious injuries after an X-ray.

Philip Clark Herschel Seras Philip Bang

Fire Insurance Adjusters Praise Indiana Booth Safety

Fire insurance adjusters visiting the India theater praised the booth’s fire proof construction. They noted steel windows and automatic shutters with fusible links at 100 degrees would isolate the booth from the theater if a fire broke out. Operator Rufus eighty was commended for saving projection equipment during the Saturday blaze. Berlin to host European air tour for Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Will with stops in Munich Vienna Prague Warsaw Rome.

Fire Insurance Company India Theater Rufus Berlin Clarence Chamberlin Charles Columbia Munich Vienna Prague Zcechovakia Warsaw Poland Fcial Rome Italy G. M. Bellanca Chamberlin Vine Bren Templee Field Stuests Lufthansa Airp

Miss Margaret Daily Dies in Indianapolis

Word came from Washington that Miss Margaret Daily of India ols died in that city on a Thursday afternoon at 27 years. Cause was consumption after years of illness, with confinement to bed for three months. She was a daughter of John Daily, formerly of Washington. Survived by father, brothers Frank James Key Lewis, and sister Esther. Funeral set for Saturday morning at 5 o'clock in Indianapolis. body to be brought to the city Saturday afternoon at 1 20 for burial Sunday at St. Jean cemetery.

Washington Margaret Daily India Frank James Key Lewi Esther Indianapolis Keller & Williams St. Jéan Cemetery

Eagles Elect New Officers for Year

At a lodge meeting held Thursday evening the final election chose Walter Sullivan as president. Other officers elected include Ray Mendep hall as vice president, secretary treasurer Jon Past Worthy, Fred Kirchner as president, William Weibel outside guard, William Quittiany inside guard, Charles EB White conductor, and trustees Fred Kirschner. Installed by E. B. White, they will serve during the ensuing year.

Was &Ee Walter Sullivan Ray Mendéphall Jon Past Worthy Fred Kirchner William Weibel William Quittiany Charles EB. White Fred Kirschner Cateles EB White End

St John School June graduation honors local seniors

In Loogog jee Indiana June span students at St John school in city received diplomas marking commencement. The class includes Hellen Brown Regina Cis sell Dorthy Gootee Frances Greenwel Elizabeth Lechner Pauline fullen Anna Padgett and Helen Walker. Rev Father Joseph Hon ingford West Baden gave the address. The program featured music and a valedictory by Hellen Brown. Diplomas were distributed by Rev Pegge Joséph Gordon.

Loogog Jee Ind St. John School City St. John Hall Misses Hellen Brown Regina Cissell Dorthy Gootee Frances Greenwel Elizabeth Lechner Pauline Fullen Anna Padgetteer Helen Walker Cliss Joseph Honingford West Baden Heley, Brown Pegge Joséph Gordon

Paris Premier Wins Confidence Vote On Anti Communism

Paris June 10 Premier Poincare secured a confidence vote in the Channel of Deputies by 350 to 15 to continue the high anti communism program. Earlier the government survived a separate vote on its monopolistic policy, not a confidence matter.

Paris Poincare Channel of Deputies Hig Bij

Fulkerson Spoke at Rotary Club Meeting

A. O. Fulkerson was the principal speaker at the Rotary Club gathering Thursday noon at the Elks home. Mrs Fulkerson gave an interesting talk on exertion. Members had a roll call noting birth dates education and why they chose their line of business. Afterward the group visited Frank Fornwaldi’s home.

A. O. Fulkerson Rotary Club Elks Fulkerson Frank Fornwaldi

Funeral for Miss Mooney Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Mary Mooney will be held Saturday at St Simon's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the local cemetery.

Mary Mooney St. Simon's Catholic

Colored Club Opens Hospital Room Donation Note

The Colored Citizens Club announces the furnishing of a hospital room and thanks donors Mrs Burke Mr Scott and Mr Harry Chambers for silverware and a donation. Opening day set for June sixteenth from one to nine pm invites public visitation to the new hospital in Daviess Lotte praising its construction and purpose.

M. Ae Colored Citizens Clubyington Jrooms Nan Hospital Bestia M. Burke Scott C. Renney Company Harry Chambers Te New Hospital Ion Daviess Lotte

Local men to build streets in Mitchell contract awarded

Bogard Brothers and Clark Petterson of this city will begin work on their contract for concrete streets in Mitchell. The project is extensive, valued at over $40,000. Balltomise is being moved to Mitchell and the two contractors aim to finish in about sixty days.

Bogard

Constable Job Open For Washington County

Justice H P Van Trees received from Newell Hatfield now in Oklahoma his resignation as constable of Washington county. Hatfield was appointed February 1 after John C Riley resigned. It is likely the county will appoint at the July session. Applications are being accepted.

H. P. van Trees Newell Hatfield Oklahoma Washington Hatfield John C. Riley

Balloon Race Winners Acclaimed in Motion De Loom

Washington Warden T Vic Orman of Akron and Detroit Captain W Kapner of Champaign, along with Edwards Hu, are officially acclaimed as the three winners in the balloon race motion de loom. Dates point to May 30.

Washington T. Vic Orman Akron Ohio Edwards Hu Detroit W. Kapner Champaign Rae

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