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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

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Attendees Mapped for Dining Capacity Reform

The report notes plans to ensure eating facilities accommodate at least 60 to 16 people, with provisions currently being arranged.

Rites Held for Martin Walter at St Mary's Church

Funeral for Martin T. Spike Walter was held Monday at 9 AM at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in St Johns cemetery. The American Legion firing squad gave a salute at the grave. Pallbearers named Carl Clarence Walter Joe Sum Joe Williams Harry Fornwald Ray Burgemeister. honorary pallbearers also listed.

Martin T Spike’ Walter St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. John’s Cemetery American Legion Carl and Clarence Walter Joe Sum Joe Williams Harry Fornwald Ray Burgemeister

Hogan in Hospital in Washington D C Secretary to Greenwood

John Hogan lies in a Washington D C hospital where he serves as secretary to Representative Arthur H Greenwood. The report notes his hospitalization but does not specify ailment or duration.

John Hogan Ington, D. C Arthur H. Greenwood

Funeral of Carl Grow Thursday

The funeral of Carl M. Grow, B. and O. employee, will be held Thursday. He died at 305 Ogden Street, with Rev J Edw Murr officiating. The body arrived in Washington from Ohio and was taken to the family home around noon. Friends may call there to pay respects.

Carl M. Grow Ogden Street J. Edw. Murr Mr. Grow Washington Ohio

Collision at Meridian and Main injures no one

Police report two cars driven by John McGookey Jr and Frank T Miller collided at Meridian and Main streets at 7:50 last night when Miller turned left in front of McGookey. Minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries.

John McGookey, Jr Frank T. Miller Meridian Main Streets Miller McGookey

Mangin Woman Undergoes Operation at Olney Hospital

Mrs Alber Mangin of N E Fourteenth Street underwent an operation this morning at Olney hospital as reported in local health notes.

Alber Mangin N. E Fourteenth Street Olney Hospital

K. C. Meeting Wednesday Night

The Knights of Columbus council holds its regular meeting Wednesday night to accommodate the W. C. H. S. alumni dinner dance. Newly initiated members at Jasper last Sunday will attend.

Knights of Columbus Jasper

Cleveland Zoo Considers Brahma Zebus Trade Deal

The Cleveland city council approved a trade with Crowell Gifford of Port Arthur Texas to acquire two Brahma zebus sacred cattle. In exchange the city would send five ponies and a pony mare, the animals not previously shown in the area, to Crowell Gifford.

Cleveland, O India Brookside Zoo Crowell - Gifford Company Port Arthur Tex

Baseball score summaries from early major leagues

Scattered line scores show American League Cleveland and Washington games with pitching notes. National League matchups feature Hubbell facing Pittsburgh and other players with fractional inning results and late innings totals.

Man's Leg Broken In Crash Near Willow Valley

H Philip Voelger a 45 year old Cin bam le to depiece a hospital from ese in . ht. yer's car and another were in a minor mishap near Willow Valley. Voelger and Lee Bond of Oaktown stopped on the pavement talking when a motorcycle ridden by Oscar Downey of Cleaves Ohio and Bill Adams of Eaton Ohio tried to pass between the two stopped cars. The cycle struck Voelger causing a broken leg. The Martin county sheriff investigated.

H. Philip Voelger Cinbam le Willow Valley Voelger Martin County Lee Bond Oaktown Alon Oscar Downey Cleaves Ohio Bill Adams Eaton

Committees Named to Plan July 5 Graham Farms Event

A Graham Farms Fair Grounds celebration on July 5 will feature day and night racing free acts and fireworks. Preparations advance with grounds cleaning track work and grandstand erection. Committees include Executive chaired by L J Hoefling and others, Publicity led by Boyd and Paulman, Track and Speed with McGehee and Woods, Radio and Broadcast by Hastings and Donaldson, Advance Box Seat Sale led by Burris and Hanson, Concessions by Ear J Krenp, Exhibits managed by Keller and O'Donnell.

Graham Farms Fair L. J. Hoefling A.M. Bisheia Robert C. Graham Ralph G. Hastings Theo, Reininga L. W. Burris Ben Allen Robert C.gray Jr J. F. McGehee Hugh L Theo Reininga M. E.eliwock Alvin Padgett Eam Boyd Pat Paulman Jack Leahigh Curt ‘Sharpless Sam Barnett John Woods Willard Fleming Syd Bowman Loren Cox John Hastings Ray Donaldson Harry Hanson Frank White Ear J. Krenp Edward A. Keller Robert Maxedon P. ‘S. O'Donnell

West Point Cadet Arrives Home for Three Months Leave

Arthur Allen, a cadet at West Point, arrived home Sunday for a three months leave with his pal and Mrs. A W Allen of North Meridian street. Temperature report notes a low of 66 degrees after a 41 degree high yesterday.

Arthur Allen West Point A. W. Allen N. Meridian Street

Evacuation of Madrid Begins Amid Rebel Advance

Loyalist General Jose Miaja orders civilians to leave Madrid as forces prepare for a rebel drive toward the Sin Way and surrounding areas, signaling a major wartime evacuation in the capital.

Madrid INS Jose Miaja

LeRoy Dugan Elected to City School Board Amid Bond Plan

A city council election results name LeRoy Dugan to the school post as bonds totaling 5000 are issued for a 10 year period at 3 percent interest. A sewer tax of 25 per lot drains west end, sewer work starts tomorrow, and a few adjacent properties have not paid. Streets in Washington require contact with officials, while several property improvements and remodels are approved with costs ranging from 100 to 15 140 dollars for structures and roofing projects.

Motes & Howeil West End Citieis Washington Thomas Kinnaman George W. Walker Robert ‘Mi HH. J. Morton

Tragic Car Mishap In Knox County Leaves Children Dead

Investigation into a car accident in Knox County began as authorities report the death of three year old Ronald Brochin of Wheatland. The boy suffered a fractured skull and loss of an eye and died after hospitalization. Mrs. Brochin, Joe Brochin, and several other relatives survived. Funeral services for the boy are set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the M. E. Church in Wheatland with interment at the O. F. Cemetery. The accident remains under investigation with statements from witnesses and officials.

Stee Ead Rofarl Brochin R. B. Cochran R. G. Moore Wheatland Mary Louise Ve Pita Leath Jad Harrington Bréchin Atland M. E A. J. Hasty H of Glea Anderson Co O. F Alphonse, Jr

Gloria Vander grows up in a society note

A fragment from a society column notes Gloria Vander grows up in a milestone moment. The item references a formal portrait and a nod to a photo made when she was younger, reflecting social circles and family connections in the tone of a local newspaper society page.

Gloria Vander- Assoc

Townsend Abandons Strike Conference Effort

Indianapolis June 15 Governor Clifford Townsend said he abandoned temporarily his plan to convene governors of Illinois Indiana Michigan and to discuss settlement of the steel strike. National Labor Relations Board said employers must bargain with a majority of workers through their representatives or sign agreements with individual employees. Newton Steel with Republic Steel plan peace talks but a threatened invasion by CIO sympathizers on a picket line loomed. The captive mines and steel companies were to be fully affected with about 10 000 workers expected to be out.

Indianjapolis Ce Clifford Townsend Sal Todaty Illinois Michigan Indiana Ct Ins National Labor Relations Board Ployers N c Mich Newton Republic Steel Ing Ieh Dune

New York Kidnap Case Attracts Attention

Fragmentary report notes a kidnap case in New York as authorities investigate a sequence involving an explosion and a shunted cargo of cars. Details remain unclear as investigators probe motive and suspects.

Ion New York

Objection to Probation of Will Revealed in Court

The probate of the late Emma Ennis’ will is challenged. Objections allege she was mentally unable to sign and unduly influenced when the will was made. A court hearing is scheduled for the next term.

Emma Davcirquit Béday Ennis Gus Catherine Broterg Albert Deitz John S. Hastings Elmer E. Hastings Gourt

Garbage collectors questioned on what they may know

Reported questioning of garbage collectors over what they recall about a long standing matter. They described entering the Parsons home after being met at the door by Mrs Anna, a Russian immigrant and Parsons relative, as part of their routine for inspecting basement refuse.

Parsons Anna Ereeva

Rhoals Indiana election ballot ballots questioned

A garbled clipping from Rhoals, Indiana raises questions about ballot placement and candidate names. The fragment mentions a board, an election, and a vote, with unclear details about the contest or results and potential misprinting affecting the ballot.

Hospital Notes Reports Minor Operations And Admissions

Miss Mildred Albin of 701 South Meridian Street underwent a minor operation this morning. Master Van Heffernan of 14 East George Street underwent a minor operation this morning. Joseph A. Ketchem of Binora was admitted for medical treatment.

Mildred Albin South Meridian Reet van. Heffernan East George Str Joseph A. Ketchem Binora

Temple Lamp Shown In Burlington Museum Entrance

A temple lamp from India occupies a prominent position in the entrance hallway of the University of Vermont museum. The lamp, crafted to balance when moved, remains steady as it sits on the floor amid visitors and displays.

Burlington India Ee Museum University of Vermont, Tly Musesho

Dodson Case Against Home Qwagrs Loan Corpora tion

Legal action filed by Bert and Ella Dodson against Home Qwagrs Loan Corporation. Seal and Seal appear as attorneys for the plaintiff. Document lacks complete details but indicates a foreclosure or loan dispute proceeding.

Home Qwagrs Loan Corporation Bert Ella Dodson F Suré Seal & Seal Plai Tire

Remembering the early Washington cemetery story

The Odd Fellows lodge purchased land west of Washington in early 1870 to create a public cemetery. The first burial was George Barber on September 2, 1870, ending local burials in the city and Catholic cemeteries on Bedford road near Walnut Street.

Odd Fellows Lodge Washington O. E. Lodge George Barber Old Catholic Bedford Road Walnut Street Mi Park

Seven Drowned On Ill Fated Cruiser

Lewes Delaware June 15 INS ten men aboard the cabin cruiser Teal on a fishing trip in Delaware Bay were drowned seven bodies recovered at sea and rescue operations continued. The fate of the rest remained uncertain until the party was brought ashore at Bowers Beach where the fishing vessel waited.

Lewes Qel INS Teal Delaware Bay Bowers Beach

Report Bilbao Defenses Scrambled Under Rebel Assault

Report from Bilbao on June 15 describes Rebel forces breaking through ring defenses by land air and long range artillery as Loyalist troops retreat to safer lines. bombardment prompts evacuation orders and renewed attempts to stem the siege with renewed air raids and wounded reported.

Bilboa Iboa Eg Rs Aew Santander Yuia

Ex-Firemen hail Muncie case ruling

Former Muncie firefighters who recently won lawsuits challenging their discharge announced the decision as a victory and urged a final settlement. They claim the court ruling mirrors disputes in nearby Anderson and argue taxpayers face ongoing delays and uncertainty over reinstate ment.

Muncie France Anderson Alering

County Council to Meet June 25 for Additional Appropriations

County council session scheduled June 25 and 26 to consider requests for extra appropriations from county officers. The notices reference state law requirements and urge leaders to study the legal advertisement appearing elsewhere in today’s issue.

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Martin Walter Carl Grow K. C Zebus Bridges WASH Deshong Kennedy BOS Grove ST. Ll Hogsett National League Hubbell Cincinnati Ington Hospital Ned Graham Parks Fair Grounds Yesterdace Libby Jack Amera Libby LeRoy Dugan Donald F. Creager Main Grove Street N. E. Fifth W. EB East Pearl Bruce KK Knox Gloria Townsend U. S Lin Gowntown Arch Moe Ennis Rhoals Ind City Sithet Being & Sing Hafshaw Bilbao Amelia Karachi
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