Better Cut Weeds or City Will Charge for Work
A city notice warns property owners to trim overgrowth or face weed cutting by city crews. The action will place crews on premises that fail to act, with charges billed back to the owners.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
6
A city notice warns property owners to trim overgrowth or face weed cutting by city crews. The action will place crews on premises that fail to act, with charges billed back to the owners.
Washington reports Senate may adjourn soon after a conference with President Hoover. Rep. Baslick dies during debate on the Patman soldiers’ bonus bill as the House moves to pass a $2.2 billion measure amid veto risk and postcard morale issues among the bonus army.
A long list of local residents and relatives share visits and trips this week. Families from Richmond, Fort Wayne, Bloomfield, Bedford, Vincennes, and Indianapolis mingle with neighbors in communities like Elnora and Washington. Travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Owen Crooke, James Baker, and H A Hayes, with extended gatherings at Wadsworth and Chestnut homes and several hospital and Ames College mentions.
Indianapolis June 14 four bridges on State Road 57 in Daviess county were contracted. Lagoon ditch 2.2 miles south of Plainville to Ryan and Ryan of Washington bid 0 614 90. Smothers creek 2 miles north of Plainville to Vincennes Bridge Company bid 17 423 49. Allen branch 8 miles north of Plainville and Hannah ditch at Plainville to W. Ht. of Brazil bid 130 150 pounds 3 40 cents. Cattle market notes include 600 cattle and 7 000 sheep with varied prices and steady market.
Hog futures show gains with 5 to 7.5 higher on heavier ends and midweights. Cattle and calves mixed as red steers and select heifers firm while cows drift lower. Sheep listings rise with lambs up 50c and ewes and wethers at 7.75, bucks discounted and byproducts down to 4.00.
Hogs 4 500 head traded steady with 160 to 260 pound hogs bringing 3 65 to 3 86 per cwt and 250 to 300 pound hogs at 3 44 to 3 65. Plainville notes list visits by William Rogers and others from Miles City Washington Champaign and Oakland City College families and local social guests over the weekend.
Former Washington resident Mrs Rose Roarty Vayhinger widow of David Vayhinger died last night at a Louisville Ky sanitarium after several weeks illness. Body brought to Washington and moved to Kelner Mortuary for funeral arrangements not yet set. Several local families and relatives noted as visitors and guests during the weekend as the community remembers the deceased.
A circus arrives Saturday featuring 80 performers and 26 cages of wild animals. The production promises a spectacular operatic style and will perform at a local venue on the north side, with street circus equipment set up nearby.
Yesterday's temperature reached a high of 87 and a low of 64. Birth notices include Jessie Jamies on Walnut Street born a son, Roscoe Myer of Plainville having a son Byron Alfred, and Herman Star of Plainville's daughter. Real estate transfers list George W Willeford to Bailey G Willeford. various lot interests and compass directions noted in plat descriptions.
Miss Feagans has returned to the city after a period away. Details remain limited but her return signals a local community update and possible upcoming events or engagements linked to her.
A lively depiction satirizes a famous Reno divorce pair from start to finish, pairing flashy nightlife with courtrooms. The piece blends humor and realism, offering readers a vivid peek into “America’s fright spats” and the city’s bright yet chaotic mood.
Family and friends gathered for weekend visits after Hoover era talks. Mrs Harold K Darling and Mr Darling of Scottdale, Pennsylvan, hosted relatives including Rev. Poindexter of Evansville, Iris and Vonda Je of Epsom, Amélia Kutch, Lee Smiley, Vera and Hazeline, and G C Wadsworth of Bloomfield who spent the weekend with local residents.
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