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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1931
Page
4
A local analysis notes automobile costs and widespread car use while urging safer driving. The National Safety Council cites pedestrians account for over half of deaths, drivers rising faster than traffic. It calls for careful driving campaigns rather than merely don’t jay-walk messages.
Amid dusty files Mr and Mrs Tree Williams depart for Dallas, Texas to visit relatives. Charles Ti elected president and Lew 1 treasurer of the Day Poultry Protective Association at Hamlet Lett county agents office. A forthcoming public Sunday event features a Washington scheme hand opening. Attendees include Harold Spadding Ernest Smith Ben Volimer Herman Brothers Davie Cis Queen Bill he Lee Baker at St Peters Montgo on Wednesday evening.
An essay laments the woodshed’s decline under gas lines and modern utilities, praising its utility for storage, DIY, and family life. It reflects on how garages replace wood storage and how careless tool use harms homes, imagining a future adjoined woodshed as a marketable feature.
In 1916 the county assessor listed 344 automobiles on tax duplicates. This year 3 900 cars are listed, a dramatic increase of 3 556 vehicles. The figures illustrate a rapid growth in vehicle ownership and shifting money in the county economy.
Wil lis Hoddinott is reappointed to the city school board by the city council. The public is expected to approve. He has been a conscientious worker, dedicating time to city schools during his past term despite the $100 yearly salary. He shows a strong personal interest in the schools, a key trait for a good board member.
Pennyville residents report active fieldwork as farmers till corn this season. Mr and Mrs Walter Cummins and family joined Mr and Mrs Wm Frazo and family for Sunday meals and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs William Kelso were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs L E Brown in a community social visit highlighting cordial ties and neighborhood hospitality.
Mrs Mary Brown of Indianapolis is visiting during her vacation with her daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Osborn, making a brief familial stay in town.
Mr and Mrs George Allen and family Mr and Mrs Herman Edwards and family Mr and Mrs Turner Hull and Mr and Mrs Claude Hedrick and family were the Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Schnarr and family.
Mrs Lou Jackson sustained a fall during the latter part of the week and was reported to be recovering.
Delmar Brown came home Thursday after spending an extended period employed in Iowa. He was welcomed back by family and neighbors who noted his time away and new experiences gained there.
Mr and Mrs Grant Shelton and their daughter Julia spent Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robbling, sharing a family visit with the Robblings.
A historical note explains the suttee practice in India where a widow is expected to serve her husband and perish at his funeral. Derived from a Sanskrit term meaning true wife, the ritual reflects ancient social expectations surrounding widowhood.
From the assessor sheet totals show 334 vehicles in the county with Ford leading at 130, Overland 26, Buick 14, Maxwell 12, Oakland 9, Cadillac 9. Original cost $242,615. across multiple brands the county contains many car makes and model counts as listed. Also mentions Republican National Convention vice president burranks and Father Bolin related to St Simons pastorate.
The report outlines a chaotic scene as two suspects in a serious crime are questioned by detectives. Authorities note the pair had prior records and underwent routine Bertillon measurements, with lingering questions about motive and links to the crime.
The weekly service will feature a sermon titled Yesterday on Earth to Tomorrow in Heaven. Bible school opens Monday June 15 for children aged 4 to 12 with twelve teachers and supplies provided by G. C. Hitchcock, Superintendent.
Central Christian Church calls a very important meeting of its $601 member body at the church Friday evening June 12 at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to attend as key church matters will be discussed.
A fragmented note states that the United States has the most automobiles per person, and mentions per square area data. The source is unclear on exact figures or dates but highlights U S dominance in vehicle ownership compared to other nations.
More than 56 of caned foods from United Stats 224,000 pounds were exported during 1930.
Two drivers E W Cowlings of Louisville Kentucky and Raymond Kingsberry of Dallas South Carolina were in an accident Monday night about seven on estate road 50 at the O Neal turn. Both sustained minor lacerations and facial cuts needing stitches and both cars suffered heavy damage delaying travel for repairs. Medical attention was given by Dr Strange.
In Pittsburgh downtown, bricks shattered windows of a labor office after a group of about 30 persons gathered near the site. Police reported no arrests and no injuries, with no further details on motives or affiliations.
Miss Mildred Walker a student nurse at St Vincent s hospital Indianapolis spent several days this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Peter J Walker in this city.
The Sodality of Our Blessed Virgin Mary met Monday evening at St John’s high school hall. After business, games followed and the committee served refreshments to 35 members. The committee included Misses Mary Alma Gates Laura Webber Beulah Craney and Agnes Patterson.
Will Johnson visited Washington Monday afternoon while Mrs. Bill Myers shopped in Washington Saturday evening. Misses Mary Frances and Margaret Arvin, students, and Mrs. Floyd Mellis of Shoals joined Sunday afternoon with her daughter Mrs. Lewis Roller. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Franklin spent Sunday in Shoals with Mr. and Mrs. Cutler Franklin. Regina Matthews, a student nurse at St Vincent's, spent the weekend here with her parents.
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