10 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
1
Plainville resident Miss Bruel Perkins suffered a dislocated left arm after her car struck a hole in the highway near a creek bridge at Marco. Accompanied by her mother, she received medical care at Elmora where the arm was placed in a steel...
A chamber dinner at Bird Cafe sets start for 6 30 with an election tomorrow. Members are urged to attend and bring friends. An open discussion on chamber affairs will follow the business meeting after the dinner.
Mrs H C Johnson and Mr and Mrs Bartlett with daughter have moved from South Meridian to their remodeled residence north of the hospital on Bedford road. The Gardiner homestead has been converted into one of the citys most modern homes.
Funeral services for Laura S Wright, retired M B E missionary, were held at 10 this morning at the First Methodist church. Rev Sumner L Martin presided, assisted by Rev J Edw Murr. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Emma J. Ennis widow of Civil War veteran John P. Ennis was held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the First Methodist church with Rev J Edward officiating. Interment followed in Bethel cemetery.
Judges from Washington Vincennes Sullivan Linton and Bicknell will conduct flag day services at the George Rogers Clark Memorial in Vincennes on Monday June 14. An impressive program has been arranged to begin at 1 o'clock. Carl Chattin will deliver a short address on the history of our flag. The meeting is open to the public.
In a rain affected slate, Washington and Chicago drew ire as the league saw postponements. Box scores show Boston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and others with altered lines, including delayed starts and revised innings.
Citizens of Daviess County are invited to a mass meeting at the Court House in Washington on Tuesday June 5. Addison Drake of the Indiana Farm Taxpayers Association will discuss taxation. The informal session will include questions and a review of budget items for next year and the 1938 tax rate. Officials say taxes may rise next year and concerted action is urged to ease the burden on all residents and farms.
A state supreme court decision dissolves an injunction preventing tax collection on South Bend municipal water works. The ruling allows state and county levies on city utilities, with penalties reported around 5776.10 to date, and the Municipal League plans to seek federal review to avoid tax liability.
Walter Brochin of Connersville Indiana was taken to Long Hospital in Indian as today for treatment. Son of Mr and Mrs Guy Brochin of N W First Street he has been ill for several days and was moved for care.
A pattern of strong earthquakes recurs roughly every 18 days, signaling a notable seismic cycle. Researchers observe similar magnitude events increasing in frequency, prompting alerts and continued monitoring by geoscientists.
Washington June 10 Congress authorized a sweeping inquiry into methods of evading payment of federal income taxes. The Senate agreed to House amendments, creating a committee of six senators and six representatives to conduct the probe.
Five men faced the death chamber in Indiana after a gang killing near Carrollton. Heber Hicks led the group in the beating and shooting of Miller, with the others executed in a single day. Authorities described the crime as a coordinated murder tied to a slate of violent activity.
Auditor R Ernest Clark and D E Pershing returned from Dixsianapolis with photostatic copies of original government surveys of Daviess County to aid a local project under a new Indiana law. They secured 22 sheets, dating mainly from 1804 with some from 1849, showing parcels of 160 acres or less and noting imperfect, uneven lines and obstacles in early surveying requiring modern adjustment.
Brief hospital notes fragment mentions patients on South Street and West Street with minor procedures and medical treatment planned. Names Beverly Vollmer and others appear in unclear context. Reading is garbled but indicates routine morning admissions or consultations and unspecified operations.
Five railroad officials died and several injured as a fire destroyed a facility in Halte Germany. The blaze caused about 5,000,000 marks in damage and resulted from a series of carbide explosions. A Plymouth Indiana woman, Mrs Earle Krenjk, plans to sew this evening with her sister and brother, in an unrelated note.
Officials report the dynamiting cases near Bennett concluded with five suspects confessing to the act on a Sunday afternoon. Alonzo Case, living west of Daviess near Thomas, testified, aiding an officer as the probe began. Two others pleaded guilty after police statements traced the incident to the Sunday after the 16th.
The text notes a Kiwanis gathering organized by Rev Marr at Indian Creek with participants including Homer Myers and Delmar. It mentions a state game scheduled for July and lists Don Clark among attendees.
A banquet linked to program C H 6 was held today with community support. Adi Bee and Dae attended, highlighting local initiatives and ongoing outreach efforts.
A court session featured a screening of a long shot film with unclear motion details. Attendees listed include motion plethry alumni, though the exact names and roles remain uncertain.
A plot line about a Windsor duchess losing royal status is reported with references to British royal circles and publishers arranging special content in De Gotha blue books. The story notes a public shift in titles and social crown ranking.
In Monroe Michigan on June 10 IN Sht news reports loyal workers led a Black C C organizer out of town after forcing him from a post. Meanwhile Newton Steel workers prepared to storm picket lines and reopen the plant at 4 PM if arbitration fails.
A girl admitted after 15 hours of interrogation that her kidnapping claim was a fabrication. Authorities say the tale appeared inspired by a Moy- Beek Moy story and involved two men, though the girl later missed a meeting with police.
Rev Sumner Martin spoke at the rotary club weekly meeting, delivering remarks noted as the principal address. The report highlights his address about local civic matters and the Ohio River context.
The article recalls illuminated arc street lamps suspended at intersections with a twelve inch glass globe housing carbon electrodes. Two carbon pieces met to produce an exceptionally bright light. lamps were daily checked by workers who lowered the globes by rope. Bugs gathered around the open tops attracted by the glow.
A garbled East Belief report describes a suspected kidnapping involving a woman named Mrs Long. The text mentions a grey sedan and unclear sightings near Stony Brook and New York area locations with Thea herd E Reon references.
Anthony Klee, a longtime resident and machinist, died yesterday in this city after a long career at local shops. He lived in the city since youth and was known for his skilled work and ties to the community. He left behind family and friends in Indianapolis and nearby areas.
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