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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
The record notes that mail is entered at the Washington Indiana post office for transportation through the malls as second class matter.
A reflection on the dangers faced by reporters like Alfred Lingle and Don Mellett, praising press courage against organized crime while noting public reaction. It contrasts Canton and Chicago underworlds and weighs the toll on journalism and society. It also previews ads’ role in business and comments on Niagara barrel stunts and public fascination with freak antics.
Machinery and auto trucks moved toward the river site for a new reinforced concrete girder bridge of 60 feet. Contractor R. P. Olinger of Huntingburg leads the project. excavations for abutments begin soon as Peek cut finishes.
A stark statement links the killing of a reporter to gangland dominance, arguing such acts intimidate society and suppress newspaper reporting. It asserts that gangland seeks to stop public scrutiny and warns that further exposure will be met with violence.
Materials for Beech Creek bridge on State Highway 50 near Peek Ridge cut are arriving at Shoals and being hauled to the site. Two cars of gravel and two of sand were received Wednesday morning. A clam-shell dipper on a heavy truck chassis, powered by a gasoline motor, transfers the sand and gravel.
Odon residents hosted relatives and friends for Sunday visits across the area. James Callahan Ralph Seneff and families joined George Grove for a social gathering. Guests included Dennis Dow Evert Burkhart Plainville and others, with several trips and dinners noted among local households.
San Francisco June 13 an affidavit by Eugene Mozier a former naval aviator alleges Eunice Pringle a 17 year old dancer plotted to obtain a large sum from Alexander Pantages a Los Angeles theater owner who was convicted of assaulting the girl the document claims.
The document claims attorney Baren Fitts ignored warnings and advised silence during the Pantages prosecution. It was forwarded to State Attorney U S Webb with a San Francisco attorney Bernard Nugent’s letter urging investigation in justice and public policy. Pantages had just been released on bond pending appeal after a prison sentence of one to 50 years.
Vincennes June 13 Pete Metro 40 of Danville died in a local hospital from injuries suffered Thursday night when his car collided with another on highway 50 about 15 miles west of Vincennes. Frank Forest Chicago and his brother Steve Poredd Salem Indiana drove Metro after picking him up in Mindville. John Rohr Lawrenceville was the other driver. he was seriously injured.
Luther Allison a Weaie township farmer was injured when a mad cow trampled him after he rescued a small dog from the animal near her calf. He is reported resting well today and on the road to recovery. Dr. R. L. Kleindorfer gave medical care. The notice also outlines upcoming church services and events at Wesley Memorial Bethel Sugarland and Maysville with preaching and Sunday school times.
News from First Christian Church highlights a spring record with high attendance and upcoming events. 9:15 Bible School, 10:30 preaching and communion, junior and intermediate groups, and a 6:30 evangelistic service led by J. E. Henshaw with Mrs. Roy Grantham directing children and young people. Public invited to Sugarland service June 21 and quarterly meeting at Bethel June 22 with Rev. J. N. Greene preaching.
Pastor J W McMurtrey leads 9 30 Sunday school Ezra Moren supervises with 196 present last week and 250 hoped for next Sunday Morning worship at 10 30 titled Trouble Plus Faith If you have lost possessions loved ones or feel discouraged come for spiritual strength Christian Endeavor on church steps at 7 00 with Central Christian guests Children’s Day program at 7 30 led by Delphia Webber Ruth Potts and Violet Waggoner Young people’ s branch convention will meet in New Albany next week with several from our group participating.
Evening prayer and sermon at 7 o clock at John s Church with subject Practical Application of a sublime doctrine Rev J E Crosbie rector leads service and sermon on Trinity Sunday.
Rev Sumner L Martin presides at church school at 9 30 and children's day program at 10 30 The junior league meets at 6 15 and Epworth league at 6 30 Election of officers announced This month closes the financial year and members are asked to bring all pledges The White River group holds a camp fire picnic Monday at 6 30 All young people urged to attend Bring supper Games and a good time
First Baptist Church under Minister J L Henderson lays out church school at 9 15 led by superintendent J G Allen with 450 present last Sunday and a goal of 500 plus this Sunday The sermon at 4 30 pm communicates insights from the Cleveland convention titled After Nineteen Hundred Years B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm All members urged to attend Public invited to all services
Second Mt Olive Baptist Church with J E Seaholm pastor holds Sunday worship at 10 30 am sermon The Baptism of the Holy Spirit and 7 pm evening service Theme Christian ity in Four Words Church school at 9 30 with B Y P U at 6 30 Westminster Presbyterian Church George C Hitchcock minister hosts 9 15 Sunday school W W McCarty superintendent adult lesson Jesus on the Cross Morning service at 10 30 pm 7 30 Evening service Jesus Christ at Prayer Special music by organist and quartet Christian Endeavor 6 30 with a five minute talk by Hitchcock on the front steps.
The church hosts a visiting Young People's group from Central Christian church. Thirty seven attend Vacation Church School and enjoy it. A church night supper is tentatively set for Friday the 27th. A mid week service is planned for Wednesday at 7:30 with the Pastor interpreting scripture and welcoming visitors.
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