Estate Gift and Bequests From 1938 Widow Will
A 1938 will details nationwide bequests. Ann Eliza Wright memorial gift of 300 dollars funds the alheancanie fund. Mrs Mary H Hatfield receives property interest on N First. Remainder split among listed heirs Roderick M Wright Mary H Hatfield Arthur W Allen Nell Constable Josiah G Allan Jr Laura Boyer Allen D Wright Marion Hatfield Cameron Hatfield James Hatfield. Sally Allen receives 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J G. Aller
John 8. Hastings
Alheancanie Fund
Ann Eliza Wright
Mary H. Hatfield
Roderick M. Wright
Arthur W. Allen
Nell Constable
Josiah G.aliin, Jr
Laura Boyer
Allen D. Wright
Marion Hatfield
Cameron Hatfield
James Hatfield
Sally Allen
Indiana Council of Christian Education Convention Set
The Annual Indiana Council of Christian Education will convene June 15 to 17 in Winchester. Four leaders are Dr Paul H Veith H Augustine Smith E M Conover and Raymond Schutz. Special conferences for children workers vacation bible school leaders Sunday school officers pastors and local officials will be held during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Council of Christian Education
Winchester
Paul H. Veith
H.’ Augustine Smith
E. M. Conover
Raymond Schutz
Phillips Family Moves to Vincennes
Mr and Mrs Russell Phillips of 102 W Walnut St and their son Russell Jr will move Tuesday to Vincennes. Phillips works in the B and O division freight traffic office and has lived in Washington for fourteen years, moving here from Seymour. They will reside at 821 N Fourth St Vincennes and will be missed by friends.
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Russell Phillips
Walnut Street
Russell, Jr
Vincennes
Ber. Phillips
Washington
Seymour
Fourth Street
Seymour Pool Commission Hopes Fourth of July Opening
Seymour pool commission members visited the local committee Saturday and discussed plans to open the pool by the Fourth of July. The pool will be of similar construction to the Washington pool.
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Seymour
Washington
Two Fined For Public Intoxication In City
Aldridge and Vein, both arrested Saturday evening on public intoxication charges, were fined by the sheriff on Sunday. The Chicago-based pair faced the penalties after the pleas were entered in city court, each receiving a $1 fine.
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Aldridge
Chicago
Urge Taxpayers to Attend Gathering
Urge taxpayers to attend a gathering with Sullivan as principal speaker. Also mentioned are Urna night, Sieh Gm, and Mr. Drake involved in organizing and speaking roles at the event.
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Sullivan
Urna
Atven
Drake
Mrs Phillips Wins Contest Prize In Local Essay Event
A radio announcement crowned Mrs Russell F Phillips of West Walnut Street as a contest winner in a city essay competition. A prior year winner received a Ford sedan in a Willys contest, highlighting ongoing local prize programs.
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Russell F. Phillips
West Walnuit Street
Willys Es
Odd Fellows to Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow
There will be a regular meeting of the Odd Fellows this evening. All members of the degree team are requested to attend to prepare for initiation.
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Odd Fellows
M'Carthy Condition Remains Unchanged
The condition of former John McCarthy remains unchanged, with medical officials reporting stability and no new complications at this time. Family and hospital representatives say there has been no change in the plan of care or anticipated timeline for further updates.
Local man awarded patent for safety cleat invention
He Wimmenauer announced a United States patent grant for a detachable safety cleat for baseball shoes, patent number 2,083,177. The device aims to grip ground without sharp spikes, reducing injuries, and allows worn cleats to be replaced easily. A pending second application covers a heel attachable safety cleat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Wimmenauer
United States
Wimmenauer
St. Louis
New York
Damage suit dismissed in Martinsburg case against city and railroad
A $10,000 damage suit filed two years ago by Edward Cox, carnival worker, against the City of Washington and the Big Four railroad near Martinsburg was dropped this morning. Cox, who stayed in a trailer near the crossing, injured a rib after falling in a small manhole. Attorneys could not locate crucial parties before trial scheduled for tomorrow.
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City of
Alumni Banquet and Dance Scheduled by Washington Catholic High
About two hundred alumni are expected to attend a Tuesday evening banquet and dance by the Washington Catholic High School alumni association. Dinner at 7 o'clock with extra reservations available. Norbert Drew will toast, Rev. Patrick Kilfoil speaker. Music by the Blue and White Orchestra for the dance afterward.
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Washington Catholic High School Alumni Association
Norbert Drew
Patrick Kilfoil
Alvin Franklin Receives “I” Award at Teachers College
Terre Haute Indiana June 14 Alvin Franklin of Washington has earned the I award for his year’s athletics at Indiana State Teachers College He received a key and a letter for his football work The recap notes a Gabek 14 eagle as part of the awards ceremony.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Alvin Franklin
Washington
Indiana State Teachers
Keys
Visitation to Knox Farm Topics Purdue Field Tests
Farmers in southwestern Indiana are invited to a Wednesday visit to the Knox Farm experiment field at Purdue University. Led by G. Walker of the Agricultural Experiment Station, the program covers nitrogen fertilization, rotations, lime and manure effects on pastures and grains, erosion control, and various field plots testing management practices for soil, crop yields, and land slope. Local farmers are urged to form carloads to learn about practical field management and to explore collaboration opportunities.
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Srpahel
Purdue
G. P
Walker
Knox ‘County
Purdue University
Indiana
Daviess
Rebel Planes Raked Bilbao
A fragmentary report notes rebel planes raking Bilbao with unclear context and attribution. The garbled text mentions De Aguirre and an unacceptable stated claim, but details remain unreadable.
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Bilbao
Condition of Pope Pius Reported Worse
Rome June 14 reports say the condition of Pope Pius has worsened with consumption feared. Affected details note his imperial health concerns and ongoing treatment while church officials monitor his progress.
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Pius
Rome
Aaa
Pius Has
Senate group files report on independent judiciary
Washington report notes the Senate judiciary committee urged defeating the president’s bill to infuse new blood into the federal judiciary. The committee, approved by 10 members, argued the measure would threaten judicial independence and minority rights and violate the constitution.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary’committee
Supreme Court
Barr Farm Bureau Meeting Wednesday
The Barr Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at Montgomery high school this week, starting at 8 o'clock in the evening. Kyden Disser, chairman, asks all members to be present for a planned program.
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Barr
Farreau
Montgomery
Kyden Disser
Man Confesses to Shooting His Own Car Twice
Stillwell Theodore A 23 living on Oak Grove Road admitted to police he fired at his own car on the old bed road west of the city twice. One bullet hit the hub cap, another pierced the door frame. A .32 caliber revolver was found in the roadster. He confessed to the act yesterday, investigators said.
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Stillwell
Old Bed
Steimel
Theh
Steimer
Puapee
Tax inquiry details surface in joint committee hearing
A joint committee chair indicated plans to organize an inquiry into taxes and capital in yachts, country estates, and the formation of foreign corporations. The discussion touched on rating schemes and potential reforms within the taxation system.
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North Ets
Means
Missing Alice Parsons Believed Slain in Long Island
Federal agents indicated the missing Alice Parsons is believed slain in a Long Island thicket. The motive and exact circumstances remain under investigation as authorities and a posse continue efforts. The husband pleads for delay amid the search.
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New York
Alice Parsons
Long Island
Ipleas
Downey Transfer Elevates Indiana Recreation Chief in New Albany
Bob Downey, long time Terre Haute district Recreation Supervisor overseeing six counties, is promoted to a larger Indiana district with offices in New Albany. He has served as Recreation Supervisor for almost two years and was athletic director at St Simon’s High School. Downey will resign his current post this week to lead 21 counties in southern Indiana.
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Bob Downey
Terre Haute
Indiana
St. Simon's High School
New Albany
Bob
Hospital Notes Dowden of Odon Submits Statement
Fragmentary hospital notes mention Dowden of Odon and a submission to SARE over the weekend. The legible portion implies a medical or administrative notation but lacks full context or clear actions.
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Dowden
Odon
Sare Ovrhtiop Satur- Jantin of
T. “Comten
Tragic Crash Takes Life of Vincennes Child
In Vincennes Indiana on June 1 a car collision killed three year old Robert Brechin and injured his sister Louise 60 of nearby Washington. Authorities say the accident occurred when the child wandered into the street striking bystander vehicle.
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Vinciennes
Ind
Robert Brechin
Louise Brechin
Heatland
Carl M Grow Dies After Long Illness
Carl M Grow age 39 a railroad switchman died Saturday in McConnelsville Ohio after a brief illness. The body was taken to a local funeral home for arrangements. James A Grow will be notified of the death and the cause was listed as a complication of his long illness.
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Carl M. Grow
Carl. M. Grow
McConnelsville
Ohio
Mr. Ellingen
James A
Ponin
Coincidence or Strike News From Coal Mines
June 14 dispatch reports miners in 17 coal mines of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation ordered out and not to return until contract negotiations. John L. Lewis warned 9,000 workers and pledged peaceful picketing in Monroe Michigan with a two day return claim. Anderson Indiana riot probes led to three arrests, while CIO leader A. Bittner challenged in Monroe with a dramatic ultimatum for steel labor contracts. Mayor Knaggs warned Monroe will defend against armed invaders and mobilize police and Legion opposition.
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Washington
Lehem Steel ‘Corporation
Youngstown Sheet, Tut _ Corporation
Ince Virgi
Monroe
Mi¢h
iVai A
Bittner
Chicago
CIO
Thane
Unti Steel
Lone
Lakeside Park
Daniel
American Legion
Black’ Legion
Knaggs
Legion
Elie Col
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