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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
6
In yton on June 14 the House approved the wage and hour bill by 289 to 89 and sent it to the Senate for concurrence. Leaders aimed for quick final approval and Roosevelt’s signature before Hyde Park, marking a calmer end to a previously turbulent debate.
Chicago in June 14 Franklin Joseph Mills confessed to a secret that led to police. He had married five women since 1934 without divorces, moving next to his fourth wife with his fifth. Wives numbered one through five include Theodora La Salle Mills in 1934, Gertrude Washburn Mills in 1935, and Ygy Martin Mills in 1936. Mills faced charges of operating a confidence game.
Conrad Taylor a hospital patient in Evansville underwent a minor operation to remove his tonsils last week after an 11 week stay in the hospital.
Tokyo dispatch notes continued heavy rainfall aggravating floods with reports of many Chinese peasants drowned. Military HQ denies Japanese casualties in the affected area despite worsening conditions.
Regular Lions Club gathering in Loogootee featured dinner at 7 PM in the church basement. Walter Smith reported on a Gary convention trip. Officers listed include Lt Gov, Treasurer Joe Seal, Directors Fred Jo, Lion Tanner Ernest Somers, Tail Twister Henry Norris. Ladies night planned for June. committee Henry Norris Ralph Seal John Prather. Sodality of the Sacred Heart met at 8 PM in the school building with prayer by Father Doyle. Alberta Lark read promises, Martha Armstrong recited Dad poem, and a Who Am I contest featured Paul Gootee as guest speaker.
The South Eastern Indiana Fair held a meeting at the skeet field club house with rearms as host. Attendees included C. Vernon, Tom Birds, Caanweedhie Hugh, and F. Connersville, among others.
A fragment notes growing Bible school attendance but cites funding barriers. It mentions age eligibility and ongoing enrollment, urging participants and enrollers to communicate about fees and assistance to keep students in school despite financial shortfalls.
Washington reports pressure grows for a senate inquiry into alleged relief policies. The request stems from concerns over how relief funds are allocated and potential political influence affecting aid distribution among states.
The Garner for President movement officially started with a pledge of strong support for 1940 candidacy by the women's Democratic committee in Austin. The group will form the nucleus of the women's division of the Democratic state executive committee ahead of the party's forthcoming organization meeting.
Mr and Mrs Henry Yoder visited in the John L Yoder home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Amos Yoder of East Barr ip are the parents of a baby boy named John. Mr and Mrs fr Yoder and family were visitors at the Amos Yoder home Sunday. Joel Wagler at a new barn on the farm formerly owned by John J Stoll.
Indenture of assignment involving George J. Laub and F A Seal filed. A birth reported for Mrs. 7 city a son yesterday. Weather notes record yesterday’s high 80 and low 53 with a low last night of 57.
A collage of crossword style clues and farm market data appears across a Graham Market section, listing cattle prices, hog quotes, and cattle weights plus brief notes on a piano recital to be presented. The item mentions Mrs William Crist and other local residents returning home after visits, with references to children's activities and a community event.
A farm couple was found in a woodland area with the husband dead from a skull fracture after a horse escaped and a harness broke. The wife returned to aid him but could not save him. A neighbor alerted others, and the body was transported to the house as Dr. Cochran treated the man at the hospital.
The Bethel Standard Bearers met at Ruth and Retha Mathis home for an all day gathering with a noon covered dish meal served to many members. Daughters of the auxiliary plan committees. Ladies Auxiliary B R T to meet Wednesday at one o clock. Local residents and visitors described, with notes of travel to Turkey Run Indianapolis Milwaukee. Also listed are farm for sale and other small ads, bids and community updates.
The regular mid week service is on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The pastor Geo C Hitch cock requests reading chapters 11 and 12 in the Book of Revelation for the congregation.
Classified notice brief list of ads including a sale item 28 beads and a for rent bungalow in a city area. Mentions All Saints Hall event and Greenwoods Star Brand binder twine sale. Includes addresses 4108 E. VA Perrine and 807 S. HB 2nd St. June timing noted as Sunday evening.
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