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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

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Washington poises to host Southern Indiana Labor Day

A eight member committee from the Southern Indiana Labor Association visited King­ton to gauge facilities for the annual Labor Day celebration. Mayor McCarty hosted lunch and officials at City Hall as talks focused on Washington hosting the event, potentially drawing about 40 000 southern Indiana residents. A final decision will be made next Sunday in Arthur, Indiana.

Southern Indiana Labor ‘Association Kington John W McCarty McCarty Eastside Park Washington Neeton Arthur Ind Indiana

Shoals Youth John Dunlap Dies Suddenly at 21

John Dunlap, 21, of near Shoals, nephew of Mrs. James Stone of Washington, died Saturday night at about 6:30 from pneumonia following tonsillitis and quinsey. He had been ill several days but was up Friday and Saturday before worsening. Survived by parents William L. Dunlap, four sisters, two brothers. Funeral at Shoals Methodist Church with Knights of Pythias in charge. burial in Shoals cemetery.

John Dunlap Shoals James Stone Washington Wm. L. Dunlap Martin County Road

Tow ship Wyoming towed Nautilus toward Queenstown Ireland

Aboard 8S 8, Independence Hall at Sea on June 15 a misadventure occurred mid relief as the U S battleship Wyoming responded, took the Nautilus in tow and moved toward Queenstown Ireland at five knots.

Independence Hall U. S Wyoming Queenstown Ireland

Hoover's Train Speeds Toward Indiana Today

President Hoover travels aboard the Special Train through West Virginia and Kentucky toward Indianapolis to address Indiana Republicans. He will dedicate the Harding tomb at Marion, review G A R veterans at Columbus, then dedicate Lincoln’s tomb at Springfield. The trip covers about 2300 miles with a large Republican turnout at a 6:30 p m dinner.

Hoover West Virginia Kentucky Indianapolis Indiana Young Republicans Washington Mr. Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Indiana Republican Editorial Association Harding Marion Ohio G. A. R. Veterans Columbus Abraham Lincoln Springfield

Back yard display of roses frames a quiet town scene

A fence along N E Third Street blooms with pink roses creating a pretty view while a nearby farmer from the Epsom area predicts good crops but notes a grain shortage. An auto stalls townbound traffic with three new tires tied to its bumper as sunburn cases rise and a white dressed student waits at Meridian and Walnut, while a man in a touring car struggles with a puncture and swears amid heat.

Thief Steals Pay Telephone From Filling Station

Damaged OCR fragment reports a burglary at a filling station with a stolen pay telephone. A suspect or witness mentions a mockingbird in the neighborhood, and a time note references 2 o'clock in the morning. No full details or names are clear.

Catherine Lamb Taken by Death in Arkansas Visit

Mrs. Catherine Emma Lamb 40 of Rector Ark died Sunday at 1 20 am in Daviess county hospital from acute myocarditis after pneumonia illness. She arrived May 26 for a Washington visit with Gus Neighbors family. Born May 20 1891 she married Luther in 1908. Survived by husband and children, plus three sisters and one brother including Ethel Waddle. Burial in Rector after services in Washington.

Catherine Emma Lamb Rector Ark Gus Daviess County Hospital Lamb Washington Kellar

Prof Joseph Comments on Baby Gender Trends

Vienna expert Professor Joseph notes that boys predominate in hard times while girls lead in times of plenty. The statement discusses demographic shifts and gender patterns in infancy tied to economic conditions.

Joseph Vienna

Forme of declare city papers are bad

Fragmentary OCR quotes a 15 June editorial meeting criticizing metropolitan newspapers as enemies of republican government. The piece mentions alleged affiliations and mocks coverage of crime, decadence, and social vice, with references to highball culture and moral depravity.

Miasbar Blican Aaeet Ker

Uncle of Mrs. Harry Weiker Summoned Dies in Vincennes

William Massey of Vincennes, an uncle of Mrs. Harry Weiker of Northwest First Street, died Saturday after a several week illness. The funeral was held today at 1 o'clock in Vincennes. Surviving Massey are six children and a sister: Clyde Massey of Indianapolis, Mrs. Clyde Miley of Indianapolis, Ira Massey, Wm. Williams, Helen Massey, and Mrs. Etta Ala of Torreur. The sister is Bee.

Harry Weiker William Massey Vincennes Northwest First Street Mr. Massey Clyde Indianapolis Clyde Miley Ira Massey S. Wm. Williams Helen Massey Etta Ala Torreur Bee

Miss Keith Improving After Operation

Miss Pearl éith of Sug arland road underwent an operation for Sematicine last week and is improving nicely.

Pearl Éith Sugarland Road

Watson to Run Again in 1932

Indiana Senator James E. Watson announced he would seek renomination in 1932. He spoke at the opening of the State Republican Editorial Association meeting, asserting President Hoover’s renomination was certain.

Indianapolis United States James E. Watson Indiana State Republican Editorial Association Watson Herbert Hoover

Local Christians head to Louisville for national gathering

Washington residents join a five day North American Christian conference in Lexington Kentucky from June 17 to 21. Rev J E Henshaw of First Christian church will preside Thursday morning. Judge M S Hastings will lead a devotional on Peace Thursday evening. Featured talks include The Personality of God by Arthur Holmes The Basis of Christian Unity by J L Fisher Christ and Christian Young People by T K Smith The Second Coming of Christ by J H O Smith and other speakers. Thousands expected to attend.

Washington Conference of Christians Lexington J. E. Henshaw First Christian Church of Washington M. S. Hastings God Arthur ‘Holmes Philadelphia J. L. Fisher Pittsburgh T. K. Smith Columbus Ind

Frank Woods Captures 35 Pound Turtle Near Tom's Hill

Frank Woods hauled in a 35 pound turtle at the retard near Tom's Hill Sunday. The giant catch ranks among the largest ever seen in the territory, marking a remarkable local wildlife moment.

Frank Woods Turtle Tom's Hill

Tickets Given Auto Drivers Without Lights

Four members of the state police in Washington Saturday night checked motorists for insufficient lights. Lt John Hamilton and Ptlm Day Hinkle and Franklin led the effort with Sheriff John Bowman Deputy Harry Sheley and city Ptlm Jones. Officers issued tickets and logged license numbers as drivers were ordered to fix lights and report back. Garages were kept busy late.

Washington John Hamilton Day Hinkle Franklin John Bowman Harry Sheley Jones Fifth Walnut

Two From Here To Graduate At U. O.

Urbana Champaign June 15 All records will be shattered here Tuesday afternoon when President Harry Woodburn Chase confers degrees on University of Illinois graduates at the 60th annual commencement. Including the degrees conferred Saturday by the Chicago departments the number will exceed more than 2300 some 200 more than ever have been granted by the University at one time. The list includes two from Washington and a total of 79 from Indiana. Those from this territory to receive degrees are as follows George W. Cohee B. S 1210 East Walnut street Beatrice Mc Intosh B. S

German Invents Alarm Clock That Controls Electric Light

A German inventor develops an alarm clock that activates an electric light when it rings. The device pairs timekeeping with a signaling function, promising a wake up aided by visual illumination.

Indianapolis to Welcome Pres Hoover

Indianapolis prepares for President Hoover visit with a special eight‑car train arriving this afternoon from Ohio. Boy Scouts form a guard of honor along the route to the governor's mansion where the president, his wife and son will stay tonight after a dinner and, tomorrow, a private breakfast for the two families.

Hoo- TT Allan State Line Ohio Indianapolis Governor's Mansion Lesilie

Steamship Disaster Off France Kills Many Aboard

A storm sank the excursion steamer St Philbert off the Loire mouth near Saint Nazaire. About 350 bodies, including many women and children, washed ashore on beaches from Pornic to Frome tine. Only seven survivors reported as tugs searched for more. authorities cited passenger panic and rough seas rather than overloading as the cause.

Saint Nazaire France St. 7 Oliver Jeg Bay‘of Biscay Loire River St. Philbert Hich Pornic Fromentine

Aged couple escapes arrow fire near Elks Club

An elderly couple fled their home on Byron Ad memorial avenue as a blaze damaged the premises near the Elks Club late Sunday. Police found a sedan abandoned near the public school. investigators suspect joy riders. Local reports indicate the fire caused minimal injuries and the home suffered smoke damage.

Byron Admorial Avenue Elks Club

Indiana Democrat Editorialists Meet in Chicago

The Indiana Democrat Editorial association plans a summer meeting in Chicago June 25 to 27 with speakers including Senator James Hamilton Lewis and local editors. The event features address sessions, a banquet on June 26, and remarks by President Broddecker, with notable figures Jerome Dailies and Charles Pettijgiea among speakers. Meanwhile, a fire endangered the McCracken home and nearby property in West Washington, with the elderly couple escaping and minor injuries reported.

Gary Chicago Indiana Democrat@ Editorial association United States James Hamilton Lewis Broddecker The Democrat Editorial Association Line Generating Company T Wives One Tribune Paget Charles de P. C. Pettijgiea Indianapolis Fottom Thomas 4 . Hendricks Indiana State Mediate Association John E.allen Liggtype News Scheerer Indiana League of Jerome Dailies Joseph A. Cermak Chris Néllie Ross Wyoming Redhecker Ft. Wayne Democraticig$tate Edward P State Board of “Ee Clarence Sgjiiion Univers Don Alvigc Danville

Indiana Alumni Elect Trustees And Council Leader

Judge Oral L. Wildermuth of Gary was re elected Alumni trustee of Indiana University defeating three rivals including Mrs Mindwell Crampton Wilson Del phi William M Alsop Vincennes and Dean L Barmhart Goshen in the annual Alumni vote John S Hastings of Washington Ind was named president of the Alumni council as the Bloomington gathering concluded the balloting on June 15.

Bloomington Oral L. Wildermuth Gary Indiana University Mindwell Crampton Wilson Delphi William M. Alsop Vincennes Dean L. Barmrhart Goshen John Washington Ind

Waterfall Power Potential in Brazil Cited

A source notes that Brazil could derive at least 60 million horsepower from hydroelectric plants at the important water falls, suggesting vast energy potential beyond current usage.

Brazil

Thieves Steal From Shell Station Gift Box

Police were told last night that thieves pried open a window at the Shell station on Salnut and East Fifth streets and stole a small amount of money from a 3$ box in the telephone area. The attendant reported the incident this morning to officers.

Shell Salnut East Fifth Streets

Miss Jeageines Item Missing Resident Address

Miss Jeageines of 304 S E Seventh underwent a brief medical evaluation as part of a local health district report. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Twelve Die in Indiana Violence Toll

United Press reports over a weekend in Indiana ended a string of auto fatalities as violence numbers rose. auto deaths include Mrs. Barr of Michigan near South Bend and Carl Beeman near Mishawaka, plus others from Lafayette Knox Rockville and Thorntown. A drowning near Logansport and a stabbing in a dance hall are listed among fatalities with two suicides noted.

United Press Indiana United Press Today Jason Barr Jackson Mich South Bend Carl Beeman Three Rivers Mishawaka C. C. Brear Romney Lafayette Warren Chapman Knox Wanatah John Pollak Attica Rockville Robert C. Youkey Thomas Hart Thorntown Richard Renkenberger Wabash Logansport George Baxter Seymian Macmir $1 Rochester James Eeray Bootville

Improving Nicely Mrs Yeager Returns Home

Mrs Yeager of 707 North West First Street recuperates after a major operation. After more than a week in hospital she is now at home and able to receive callers.

Wm. Yeager N. Ww First Street

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N. E. Third Street Epsom Meridian Catherine Lamb Rector, Ark Lafferty St. Clairsville Sherif Howard Miss Keith First Christian Church Hastingson Daviess County Pres. Hoover Leslie Bay of Biscay Ebert Noirre Byron Adkins DEAAO William McCracken Cracken McCracken Roy Yeager Herrin Norman Ilgrrin McCra Furldence McCrackens West Washington John S.' Hastings Indana
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