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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

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Catholic groups unite to host rosary at St Mary’s parish

The Society of St. Macy’s Knights of Columbus and St Mary’s parishioners plan a Sunday evening rosary at the church. Walter’s family will convey him to Washington arriving at 1 o’clock and he will be taken to the home of the widow’s parents on Dewey Avenue.

Catholic O Holy Nevie ‘Society of St. Macy's The Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Parish Walter Washington Dewey Avenue

Washington golf team to visit Lawrenceville for tournament

The Washington golf team will travel to Lawrenceville Tl for a Sunday tournament with play set to begin at 1 o clock. All Washington players to arrive by Sunday afternoon to be ready for competition.

Washington Lawrenceville

Two Men Fined for Operating Without Licenses

State Policeman George Steimel arrested two men last night for operating motor vehicles without driver licenses. The individuals were identified as Robert Senate and Ralph Thorneil.

George Steimel Ee Coors M Vaiky Coen Robert Senate Ralph Thorneil

EXPECT CROWD FOR FLAG DAY

Vincennes Indiana June 12 one of the crowds ever to attend day services here are one o se lid with the Elks lodges of aion Washington Linton and Sull holds the rites on the George Rogers Clark Memorial plaza. Plans have been completed for the event and representatives of all local patriotic organizations will attend. In case of rain the affair will be held in the lodge rooms at City Hall place. The delegations of Elks will at attend the Elks home at 2 30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and depart to the plaza. Ruler T Ralph ed that all members of the Jodas Elks lodge plan to attend and to be present at the Elks home early Sunday afternoon. The n ive ceremonies will be conducted by officers of the Vincennes lodge.

Vincennes Ind Elks Lodges Aaion Washington Linton and Sull George Rogers Clark Memorial City Hall Place Elks T. Ralphed Jodas Elks Lodge Elks Home Vincennes Lodge

Soviet Military Leaders Shot in Treason Case

Moscow reports executions of senior Soviet marshals and generals after guilty pleas to treason. No official confirmation issued. sentences carried out by firing squads within 24 hours.

Moscow Coral Wilkes Union

Gruesome Mystery Probed Amid Riots Unclear Coroner

A grim mystery draws scrutiny as riots surge and officials probe the coroner on disclosures. Authorities report limited details while investigations continue into the unexplained events and potential connections to the unrest.

Queen Marie Diagnosed With Liver Cancer

Vienna reports unconfirmed news from Bucharest that Queen Marie of Romania may have liver cancer. The information says her condition is extremely critical and unverified by official sources.

Queen Marie Vienna INS Bucharest Marie of Romania

Wife of Eph H Donaldson Dies at Son's Home

Lillie A Allison Donaldson 61 wife of Ephriam H Donaldson dies at 204 Harned avenue after paralysis four days in son's home. Born December 18 1875 in Veale township she was a Veale Creek Baptist church member. Survived by husband and 13 children two siblings 23 grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Monday at Central Christian church Rev W Graham Walker officiating with Oak Grove cemetery interment.

Lillie A. (Allison) Donald Ephriam H. Donaldsasi Troy Road Frank M. Donaldson Harned Avenue Mary Ve Eer Veale Creek Donaldson Maud Cooper Belle Sheley Mall John A. Donaldson Ingtor R. R Qwen E Mason Emma Brady

John Brothers Taken by Death in Indiana Township

John Brothers died at home in Loogodtee Indiana following two days of illness from complications. He was born July 6 1864 in Barr township to John B and Elizabeth Seal Brothers. He married Lepria Cecilia on November 17 1885. Survived by a widow and children J William Roscoe C Brothers A H cers James Arnold Brothers James A Timothy A Brothers and R F Brothers of Detroit plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral service scheduled Monday at 9 o clock for St Marys church with burial in adjoining cemetery. Mrs and Son will have charge.

Loogodtee Ind Ry Township Barr Township Mr. Brothers John B. i Elizabeth (Seal) Brothers Lepria Ceccliack Orpin P. Allen Roscoe C. Brothers A. H. Cers James Arnold St. Mary’s Church Mris & Sone

Youngstown Labor Body to Decide on General Strike

Youngstown Ohio executive board to meet tomorrow to determine if a general strike will be called in protest of city and county measures affecting CIO actions. Anthony Hubbard, president, said the move is not tied to the street strike but serves as broader protest.

Youngstown

Soldier Levi Wildman 97 Fought Civil War Vows Lincoln Visit

Dover Hill near Shoals recalls Levi Wildman 97 who served in Civil War battles and reportedly met Abraham Lincoln. The veteran, living in Martin County, told of vows under a elm tree and the nation’s fate tied to shared sacrifice as decades pass. Turn to Page 6 Col 3.

Shet Levi Wildman Abraham Lincoln Abghani Libcoln United States Jones Humber Dover Hill Jabout Shoals Martin, Co Nan Ham Lincoln Trinity Springs Aaneri Aly Ang Tha

Murphy to Deploy State Troopers at Mass Meeting

Detroit reports Governor Murphy announced the first battalion of the 125th infantry and 100 state patrolmen would be on hand to preserve order at a huge protest gathering in a Monroe state park three miles north of Monroe. City officials pleaded for martial law as strike fears rose, with Mayor Knaggs stating vigilantes would be sworn in if the meeting by the United Automobile Workers proceeds. Tourists to Sweden climbed 18 percent in 1936 with 105,867 visitors from abroad.

Detroit INS Frank Murphy 125Th Infantry Monroe Henne Martin UAW Murphy Monroe, Mich Frank “Murphy Ito Daniel Knaggs Penne I. 0 United Automobile Workers Union

Remembering Eastside Park’s early 1900s cost and fate

In 1909 the city bought land from the Commercial Club for Eastside Park, about 48 acres valued at $200 an acre. Riobert Russell was mayor and Charles Willey clerk. Initial plans aimed to aid a proposed college that was never built. a wooden pavilion and later a lagoon landscape emerged under a progressive council, transforming the site into a real park. Mayor Mel later learned the project’s substantial cost in city files.

Eastside Park Commercial Club Riobert Russell Charles Willey Eth ‘Club Commercial Ihe John W. McCarty Mel

Parsons Husband Fears for Her Safety in Kidnap Case

William H Parsons pleads concern as a $25 000 ransom deadline passes with Mrs Alice Parsons still missing. Urgent efforts by federal state and local authorities mount in a high profile Long Island case. Relatives press abductors for contact while a protective police detail guards the home and search zones.

New Yorki INS Ouseker Ie Orly

Lamb Show Set for June 29 at Inloogootee Grove

Plans underway in Inloogootee for a June 29 lamb show at the grove near the Ohio Railroad. Purdie County 4-H leaders including Henry Mayo and Walter Martin expect many club members and officials from nearby counties to attend.

Lamb Inloogootee Ogootes Ohio Railroad Henry Mayo Purdie Mntorn Martin A

State and something in his cap May 31st this year

A fragmentary line notes an event tied to May 31 with a cap reference and vague political or official context. The readable parts point to a date and a person but lack clear subjects or actions to confirm specifics.

Iied Sh Ce O

Ruth Hickman dies after brief illness

Ruth Hickman, age unknown, died at home after a brief illness. Survived by several children, funeral and interment arrangements will be announced with services at the cemetery. Emil Norrie and associated party will handle the arrangements.

Ruth Hickman Ruth Hickman Emil Norrie

Mass Demonstration At Hotel Lecdeto Over CID Union

A large protest by factory workers gathered outside a city hotel to protest perceived interference with union activity. Police escorted organizers from the area after brief exchanges with officials. Federal investigators, requested by CIO, did not comment.

Terre Haute Team At Club Meet In Local Class Tryouts

Several local candidates will participate in the Terre Haute area club meet aiming to simplify standings and identify new talent. The event concentrates on emerging players as teams seek to refine lineups and performance for upcoming competitions.

Terre H Lei Wale Wat

Shotgun Accident Claims Miner at Buckskin Mine

Buckskin June 12 George Smith 45 a Buckskin miner was killed Friday afternoon when a shotgun discharged as he climbed a fence. The charge struck his chest and he died within minutes. Alten Ann eight years old accompanied him as they hunted. The accident happened about a quarter mile south of Eskin. The boy ran back to town far from Oakland City. Smith lived with Mr and Mrs Herb Geiss of Buckskin. a son Gerald lives in Mackey.

Buckskin George Smith Oakland City Mr. Smith Herb Geiss Buckekir Gerald Mackey

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