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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1946

Page

6

Prisoners Battle U S Marshals In Car Stop

A prison transport car stalled 15 miles from the jail after a tire blowout. Prisoner Dube produced a .38, firing five shots at Deputy Marshal Wilson who returned fire, fatally wounding Dube. Officer Thomas and second prisoner Job exchanged shots. Job was wounded twice. Thomas emerged unharmed. Dube, awaiting a Massachusetts auto theft sentence, and Job, jailed for liquor violations, were involved.

R. & Job Wilson William =e Chickasaw Okla Dube Thomas Pripoléner Job Massachusetts

War hero on Florida train sparks tense encounter

A tense scene unfolds as a woman recalls a war hero on a Florida train and a man’s possessive reaction. The pair confront a dangerous moment ending with the woman seeking help. Dr. Peck and Corbett meet on the Savannah station platform, discussing a lounge session with Hastings and other figures, hinting at a larger intrigue.

Dr. Peck Corbett Savannah Senator Hastings Voorhees Brags Rauchmeyer

Halfway to Atlanta The Doctor and Corbett in a tense night

Dr. Peck and Lieutenant Corbett share a train yard confrontation as they discuss hunger, air, and scenes of America. The doctor pleads unity while Corbett remains wary, pondering duty, distance from home, and a rare moment of candid talk before the story continues.

Corbett Bett New York Savannah Frogtown London’s Dr. Peck

Petersburg Notes of Local Visits and Travels

A parade of visitors and relatives fills Petersburg scenes with activity as residents host kin from Chicago, Washington, Bedford, Rome, Jellico, Milwaukee, and beyond. Notables include Bettye Jones from Washington D C visiting her parents J S Jones, and Ellis Kays Republican county chairman and state highway official, who has recovered from a back injury and returned home after three weeks in hospital.

John D. O'Brien Akbatrbra California Nanie Prank Jacob Wellman D. Mount Chicago Petersburg Dale LeCount Tack Abgieman Indianapolial Mary Ziegier Bettye Jones Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Vietting J. S. Jones Nelie Marshall Bedford Indiana Lida Whiteman Roy. Loveless Harold E. Loveless Charleston Forest Traylor Atlanta Georgia Carl Latowsky New York City A.R. Logan Effie Smith Seelyville Rosa Thomas Opal Sanders Frances Susie Jeanette Rome Loren Armstrong Ray Coberly Rushville Reno Tacoma First Baptist Church Gorden Doyle Gorden Jellico Tennessee Paul Chappell Byard Chappell Bloomington Chappell Indiana University Noble Brown Horace Walker Palestine Illinois Louis F. George Hubert Young and Son Kreg O. B. Adams Milwaukee Ellis Kays

Franklin Named Post Offices in His Honor

The first U S postmaster general Benjamin Franklin has several post offices named after him reflecting his enduring legacy in American communications.

U. S Benjamin Franklin

Pennyville News social notes and word on a bird term

Pennyville News lists Sunday visits and guests at several homes including Mr and Mrs Wayne Shelton Mrs Oness Russell Mr and Mrs Robert Cox of Washington Mr and Mrs Earl Shelton Pfc Ernie Fraze stationed at Camp Knox Ky spent weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Fraze Mrs Ethel Miller conducted business in Washington Saturday Mr and Mrs Jecca Allen and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond Shelton and family Mr and Mrs Fried man Hedrick and son of Washington visited Mr and Mrs John Edwards and daughter Patsy Sunday A shower for Mr and Mrs Robert Cox at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Shelton and family was attended John Berry and family visited his daughter Mrs Leland Schnarr and sons Sunday Laskie Ewaris and daughter were in Washington Saturday Elizabeth Bauer and family visited Mrs Leona Potts and family Saturday evening Gobe mouche explained as a bird name becomes a term for a credulous idle person.

Wayne Shelton Oness Russell Robert Cox Washington Earl Shelton Pfc Ernie Fraze Camp Knox Wm. Fraze Ethel Miller Ecca Allen Raymond Shelton Freidman Hedrick John Edwards Patsy John Berry Leland Schnarr Laskie E@waris and daughter Elizabeth Bauer Famly Leona Potts

Fort Collins School Board Issues Hazing Warning

Fort Collins Colorado school board warns that any pupils involved in hazing will be suspended and prosecuted under state law. The measure follows a student injury incident. Also listed are several property transfers and real estate notes with nominal consideration.

Fort ‘'Collins Colo Fort Collins School

Indianapolis 500 Race Lottery Probed by Police

Investigators in Indianapolis examine a $200000 lottery tied to the Memorial Day 500 mile auto speed race. Police chief reports two suspended officers sold tickets at the city market and race area. A city fireman provided tickets as investigators assess if prizes were drawn after the event. First prize reportedly $10000 went to a man with a police record.

Andianapolis Ind Indianapolis First Indies Jesse P. McMurty

Price Control Bulletin Updates Milk and Pints Rules

Under restaurant milk rules eateries may raise prices for on premises consumption. For pints and one half pints the ceiling is the higher of the operator’s price or the county area milk order price. For one third pint containers the ceiling is one cent above the operator’s price. No changes to buttermilk or chocolate milk prices.

Restaurant MEPRO Pilus

Real Estate Deeds Walter Sullivan Transfer to Brady et al

Walter Sullivan and wife transfer real estate in Washington to Leonard Brady and wife. Instrument notes conveyance of property rights and associated records in the local deeds registry. Brady couple becomes new owners per the recorded deed.

Walter Sulivan Leoland C. Brady Washington

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