Daviess County Rural Mail Carriers elect leaders at Odon meeting
Loren W. Cox of Elnora presided as president with Ralph Feagans of Wabash as vice president and ey of Plainville as paisley in a meeting at Odon. Resolutions supported retirement options, improved rural route dirt roads, and removal of unsightly boxes. A county good roads committee was appointed and delegates John O'Connor and Vert Beasley were chosen for the Jasper state convention July 10 11 12. Next gathering set for Montgomery.
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Loren W. Cox
Elnora
Daviess County
Odon
Ralph Feagans
W . Ton
Plainville
Paisley R
John O'Connor
Montgomery
Vert Beasley
Jasper
Open Bids for Electric Plant Work Tonight
Tonight bids open for electric plant work. Rollie Moren re elected to a three year term. Permits granted include remodeling Hatchet Inn for 200 dollars. Earl Bullock to reroof dwelling at 616 West First Street for 70 dollars. Martin Oil Co to erect flood light at station costing 1500 dollars. Della Williams to remodel the Co signs at 128. EB Martin Oil Co to replace signs at Martin Oil Co Grahate Stores to be replaced by Clifford Burk.
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Rollie M |Moren
Mr. Moren
P' T Kira
Hatchet Inn
Earl
Plaude L. Grogs
W A. Johnson
Campbell’ Avenue
Della
Williams
O. C. Chats Ang
Ford
Martin Oil Co
Louis
Martin Oil Co Grahate
Clifford Burk
Administration Reverses On Aid To Railroads
Township trustees for the year 1938 39 in Daviess county report a change in stance as the administration backs away from railroad aid. Superintendent D H Catter notes ongoing local duties while Mr Yenge also engages in annual county work, with plans to return to the project soon.
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Daviess County
Yengety
D. H. Catter
Britain not to retaliate for attacks in Spain
London reports that despite 22 British sailors attacked in Spanish waters in recent months, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said Britain would not retaliate. He told Parliament that peaceful means are sought and that use of force could broaden the conflict beyond its present limits.
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London
England
Britain
Neville €Lain
House of Comment
Chamberlain
Expect to Pass Measure Before Adjournment Wednesday Night
The article reports on anticipated passage of a measure before congressional adjournment. It notes wage cut considerations, possible railroad labor terms, and political maneuvering as senators and committee members debate the rail support and compensation framework.
Under-Privileged Children Trip With Kiwanis Club
About 25 Washington boys and girls, guests of the Washington Kiwanis Club, left at 12 30 for Evansville to be entertained by Kiwanis clubs of Southern Indiana at Mesker Park and 700. This annual outing brings hundreds of children for the afternoon of fun and entertainment.
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Washington
Washington Kiwanis Club
Evansville
Mesker Park
Indiana
Washington Youth to Tour Europe by Bicycle
Montreal bound travelers Lloyd Fitzpatrick of North Meridian Street and Indiana University roommate Robert Sturgeon will bicycle across Europe after sailing from Montreal on a tramp steamer. They expect to reach Antwerp in 14 days and visit Germany Czechoslovakia Switzerland France and England before returning in about ten weeks.
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Montreal
Can
Lloyd Fitzpatrick
North Meridan Street
Europe
Fitzpatrick
Robert Sturgeon
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Antwerp
Belgium
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
France
England
Burkhardt Family Relocates to Palmer Residence
Mr and Mrs Pete Burkhardt have moved into the Palmer residence at Third and John streets formerly living at Grand avenue and East 14th streets.
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Pete Burkhardt
Palmer
Third and
John Streets
Grand Avenue
East 14Th Streets
Mrs Sam Lucas Falls Breaks Hip in Fall at Home
Mrs. Sam Lucas aged 1 of 603 East Walnut street suffered a fractured left hip yesterday afternoon in an accidental fall at her home. She was taken to Diness county hospital where the fracture was reduced and the limb placed in a cast.
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Sam Lucas
East
Walnut Street
Diness County Hospital
Mrs Joe Cummings Improving After Operation
Mrs Joe Cummings recovering from operation in Indianapolis. Returned to her mother Mrs Sam Lucas on East Walnut Street yesterday. Reported improving nicely and expected to return home in a few days.
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Indianapolis
Joseph. Oeterday
Sam. Lucas
East Walnut Street
Baseball scores and postponements in national league report
National League notes show Chi Carleton 110 010 200 and Boston Fette 000 000 20 in a postponed game with irregular innings while Cin team failed to reach the field and other West regions display scattered scores. American League fragments list Boston not started and St Louis Phil Kennedy and Washington Deshong with minor inning totals, all indicating a disrupted or partial update across several teams.
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National League. Chi
Carleton
Fette
Youthful Unknown Gunman Killed After Truck Robbery
An unknown young gunman who robbed a delivery truck driver named Robert i 4 42 and forced Berlowe into the truck’s rear was killed in a subsequent confrontation. Norman Drell drove into an alley as the assailant tied Berlowe and attempted the hold up.
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Ena
Ghree
Robbe Pandit
Robert i
Panier
Norman Drell
Guinman
Berlowé
Barlowe
Knights of Pythias Officers Selected
Nomination and election of officers at Pythagorean lodge No. 118 K P of Washington. Four month term: C C Royseneidt, V Leon Livingston, Pres Robert Colbert, M A C J E Davis, I G A Shake, O G George Henry, M of W Charles Standley. After votes, ice cream was served.
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Pythagorean Lodge No
K. P
Washington
Royseneidt
C. C
Leon. Livingston
Robert Colbert
J. E. Davis
A.C
I. G
George Henry
Charles Standley
Eastside Park band concerts begin this Thursday
The high school band will perform weekly Thursday evening at Eastside Park throughout the summer. Care bearers are to be provided by W. E. Dillsworth. The bandstand has been enlarged to accommodate the concerts.
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Eastside Par
W. E. Dil
Child Injures Foot On Rusty Nail In Yard Incident
Six year old Danny Gilmore sustained a puncture wound to his right foot from a rusty nail while playing in the yard on McCormick Avenue. His parents, Mr and Mrs Cla Gilmore, reported the incident on Monday afternoon and sought medical care for treatment.
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Danny Gilmore
Cla Gilmore
McCormick Avenue
Fternoon
House Defies John L. Lewis on Walsh-Healy Labor Bill
A fragmented Washington dispatch reports the powerful “hfe-rules” committee killed the Walsh Healy bill aimed at beefing up the nation’s labor relations act. Action followed lengthy debate with party lines. The record is incomplete but notes a decisive rejection by the committee.
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Washington
Jane
John L
Walsh- Healy
Senate row over like in Spain and Washington
A Senate row over a matter connected to Spain and Washington may be decided soon by a vote. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Walters and their children John and Mary Jane will spend a few days in Indianapolis in Indiana.
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Uné
Spain
Washington
Lawrence
Walters
John
Mary Jane
Indianapolis
Hearings Schedule Announced Across Daviess County
The board set a week of tax payer reviews in Daviess county with sessions from June 20 to June 25. Cities and towns listed include Madison Odon E more Elnora Steele Palmville Bogard Van Bur Barr Rison Washington Veale and the City of Washington. The note on indigenous Seri Indians states their diet relies on fish and turtles with no hens.
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Daviess County
Madison
Odon
Emore
Elnora
Steele
Palmville
Bogard
van Bur
Barr, Rison
Washington and Veale
The
Gulf
Will of late John Caress Filed for Probate in Indiana
The will of the late John Caress of Elnora has been placed on file for probate with the clerk of the Daviess circuit court. The document was executed June 27, 1929, with witnesses Go McKittrick and Bur Rogers noted in the record.
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John Caress
Elnora
Dlerk
Daviess
W. Go. McKittrick
Bur Rogers
Caress Lo
Death of Joseph Minter in California
Joseph Minter, formerly of Washington, died in a California hospital after an illness. He was a member of the Washington Masonic Order. The funeral arrangements were not completed, but were expected to be held today.
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Joseph Minter
California
Sanpack
Cal
Washington
Minter
Father’s Day Gift Remembrance of a Tightwad Father
A reflective piece recalls a boy’s harsher memory of his father who couldn't afford luxuries. The mother explains hard times, paying rents, clothes, shoes, and doctor visits, shaping the child’s view. Now grown, the narrator hints at buying a meaningful gift for Father’s Day to atone.
McCall pleads guilty to kidnapping in Cah case
Miami fate Franklin Pierce McCall confessed kidnapping of 12 year old Jimmy Cah Jr and pleaded guilty to kidnapping while entering a not guilty plea on murder. He appeared before Circuit Judge F. Atkinson with a tentative trial date set for tomorrow.
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Miami
Fla
INS
Franklin Pierce McCall
Little Jimmy Cah, Jr
F. Atkinon
House Studies Last Obstacle to Huge Bill
Washington reports the House debating the last hurdle to a 3.748 billion spend and lend bill. A 212 million subsidy provision for farmers was sent up for a special vote, with Roosevelt reportedly opposing. Approval would speed cross-chamber agreement. rejection could delay Congress adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Pool Tickets Will Be Sold By Delta Theta Tau
Delta Theta Tau sorority announced an extension for selling season tickets to the municipal swimming pool with a new closing date of June 25. The chapter receives a percentage of receipts from ticket sales and urges those still without tickets to buy now. Thursday mornings will include group instruction in swimming and diving during the free swimming period for children, and vacation bible school attendees may obtain free swimming outside the usual hours due to scheduling conflicts.
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Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Texan Inquires Of Sheep-Dip Outfit
Charlie England of Plainville receives a letter from Richard Heney of Sabinas asking about a sheep dipping outfit. Heney saw a Washington Democrat notice and seeks practical details, pictures, and a description for use in Daviess Martin county sheep growers.
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Charlie England
Plainville
Richard Heney
Sabinas
Tex
England
Daviess-Martin County
Henley
Washington : Democrat
Robert Bowers Awarded Washington Scholarship
Robert Bowers son of JJJ C Bowers formerly of this city has won a district high school scholarship in Washington DC. Examinations on a competitive basis selected the most studious pupils. The scholarship pays tuition of 15 dollars per month and Robert holds several high honors and medals.
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Robert Bowers
JJJ C
Nearly 9 Million French Women Earning Living Report
The study shows about 9,000,000 women in France earn wages or salaries. It notes roughly 2,000,000 women are self employed or run their own business ventures.
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France
Governor Townsend Hopes for Session Focus on Budget
Indianapolis June 14 Gov M Clifford Townsend said he sincerely hoped the upcoming special session would center on the 4 4 million construction program appropriation bill and that the legislature will decide whether to fund the congre ssional windshield project at the Indiana University Medical Center as part of the state building program with WPA and state funds. Monkeys are noted as the only animals that have learned the art of throwing things.
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Indianapolis
Ind
M. Clifford Townsend
Indianaversity Medical Center
Hospital Notes Births And Admissions In Shoals And Surrounding Areas
Births and admissions reported from Shoals area hospitals. A daughter was born to Mrs J Gordon Queen yesterday afternoon. Mrs Adam Schmidt admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs Elvis Harris treated for a fracture. Mrs Wm Draper underwent a major operation this morning. Henry Dixon and Pete Were under minor procedures this morning. Mrs Harold D Faith admitted after a major procedure last night. Clarence Spoonmore admitted for a major procedure. John E Elliott admitted today for a fracture.
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J. Gordon Queen
Shoals
Adam Schmidt
Elvis Harris
KE Bee Street
Henry Dixon
Pete Derwent
Harold D. Faith
Clarence Spoonmore
John E. Elliott
Night session looms as Congress nears adjournment
Washington lawmakers pressed for action on key measures ahead of adjournment. Both chambers held late sessions amid fierce debate on wage and reform bills. leaders expected final votes by tomorrow while conference reports move toward final passage.
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Jane
Congress
House
Senate
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