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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

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Turpentine Camp Adventure Film Opens Friday

Feature cast headliner Anne Shirley stars in RKO Radio's "Boy Slaves" at Temple Court alongside a Jack Randall western. The film follows boys of the road trapped by turpentine gatherers and their struggle for life and liberty. Mr. Nordheim of Owosso Mich, a Consumers Power gas manager, attended White Sulphur Springs district meeting.

Nordheim Owosso Mich Consumers Power Company White Sulphur Techs Anne Shirley RKO Radio Temple Court Jack Randall

Mary E Gantz Taken By Death This Morning

Mary E Gantz died at 10 20 AM this morning after a long illness. Widowed since January 7 her husband a druggist of Odon Indiana died earlier. She was born October 14 1861 in Indiana and was 78 years old. Survived by four children with two abroad. Funeral arrangements at Walnut Hills Cemetery to be announced.

Odon Gantz Meth T Church Sasern Star Order Indiana John Uiisa Woods

Maritime names drift in unclear newspaper item

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Marionine Ruth and Ruth Angerer with musical references. Names and roles appear as accompanist and a performer, alongside a March piece and a Black Mask overture by W. H. Kiefer, but the text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Ee Giver Boats Ofaehneasounioe Ruth Wel Ruth Angerer G 6

Killer of 10 weeks old Halton Fink sought in Clyde Ohio

Police pursued two theories in the Halton Fink case. The infant was abducted Tuesday and killed, his body found in Green Creek four miles from the home. One theory cited a family grudge, the other a possible kidnapping by strangers with the blue blanket. Creek search planned for the blanket.

Haldon Fink Creek Clyde Oren Baker Velma Fink Fink Ohio INS Halton Baker Fink Green Creek Migenstate

Officials announce Kiwanis Cabin at Eastside Park closed

City and Kiwanis officials stated there is no use of the Kiwanis Cabin at Eastside Park. People wanting to use the cabin should contact John McEvilly to check availability and arrange for cleanup after use or suitable cleanup arrangements.

Kiwania Eastside Park John McEvilly

Barr Vacation Bible School Closes With Program

The Barr Township daily vacation Bible school at Montgomery public school ends Friday evening with landwork display and a program starting at 7 45. For three weeks it served children from Mt Olive Baptist Montgomery United Brethren Bethany and Antioch Christian churches. Public invited.

Barr Township Montgomery Fiay Mt. Olive Baptist Montgomery United Brethren Bethany Antioch Christian

Approval Given for WPA Project in Washington Township

Presidential approval of an 8372 dollar WPA allotment to clean and renovate Washington township public school buildings was announced by Senator Frederick Van Nuys.

Washington Township Frederick van Nuys

New Indictment Against Duvall in Indianapolis Slaying

Raymond Duvall, 31, was reindicted by the Marion county grand jury for the slaying of Clayton J. Potts, an Indianapolis businessman killed during a March 1937 holdup. The new charge is first degree murder, returning the case to Marion county after a prior indictment for murder in the commission of robbery. Twenty-five indictments were handed up, including five murder counts.

Indianapolis Raymond Duvall Marion County Clayton J. Potts Duvall Shelby County

Night baseball doubleheader results and line scores

National League action and American League results listed with team matchups and partial line scores. The report records St Louis Shoun facing Boston Fette, Pittsburgh Tobin against New York Salvo, and Chicago French against Philadelphia Cin Night game details and cluster scores for Cleveland Gomez New York Chi Knott Washington Haynes Detroit Bridges Boston Wilson.

National League Hamlin ST. L Shoun BOST Fette PITT Tobin N. Y CHI

Mass of Dogootee Boy for June 25th

Jesuit ordinations set for June 21 at St Ihe College with Raymond Joseph Sti nge among 53 candidates. Mass excitement centers on Strange’s first solemn mass at 1 pm Sunday. Ceremonies led by Most Rev Paul Schulte, bishop of Leavenworth. various clergy named as deacon and deaconess with St. Charles Borromeo seminary noted.

St. Ihe College St. and Raymond Joseph Stinge Usagootes Oe Y . Strange St. John’s Loogodtee Tee St. Louis Mary’s’ Church At Ireland Carl Durbin San Antonio Tex F. W. Strange St. Mark’s Church Herman E. Mattingly Diocessan College St. Charles

Complication in Relief Causes Worry in Washington

President Roosevelt conferred with relief chief Col Harrington and NYA administrator Aubrey Williams on the $1,715,000 WPA bill pending in Congress. They discussed two main problems including what would happen if the bill fails to pass by June 30 and the fate of funds for about 3,000,000 on relief rolls.

Washington Congress Welt F. Cc. Harrington Beetrator Aubrey Williams National Youth Administration

Unclear source fragment on Appalachian coal pricing commissions

Fragmentary text references Appalachian area coal pricing commissions and determined figures for minimum prices after production cost analysis. The readable portion mentions around seventy commissions and four price points, with completion of task in area one.

Appalachian Field Papas

Double Blow By Japanese Is Revealed

A Chinese port and Amoy are cited amid naval blockades and foreign intervention. Reports mention a British ship breaking the blockade, warnings of action, and arrival of American Admiral Yarnell with the Isabelle Binny. Chinese forces and squadrons clash at barriers as British troops repel incursions.

Amoy Kulogen Tokio Apa Pmmp Tientsin Admir Yarnell Assig U. S Trayer Isabelle Binny Twa Thos Wand

Labor Fight Back at Roosevelt Step

John L. Lewis declared that the CIO would end its three year civil war with no outside intervention once a rival federation abandons their camp. He spoke at the house doorstep, signaling a shift in labor tensions and potential peace moves.

Roosevelt Lewis Interve

Bull Sold to Texas Dairy Group in Brownsville Meeting

Dairymen from Brownsville Texas welcomed a Desco New bull at a dairy meeting. The event honored the animal and praised its potential contributions to local dairy herd improvements.

Texas Dairy Group Brownsville Brownsville, Tex Desco Newn

Hospital Notes Summary of Recent Surgeries and Admissions

Notes list Vernia Conrad on West Flora street having major operation yesterday. Miss Eleanor Pershing of 1108 Grand avenue admitted for ankle fracture from a fall. Mrs Nicholas Goatee rural route had a minor operation this month. Mrs John Petersburg admitted for treatment last night. William Miley Petersburg R. R. 4 underwent a major operation last night. Jewell Raney Canelsburg R. R. 1 had a minor operation today. Montgomery operation 8 Scudder 1410 drew of Dr. and

Vernia Conrad West Flora Street Eleanor Pershing Grand Avenue Ernest Pershing Nicholas John Ed Petersburg William Miley Petersburg R. R Jewell Raney Canelburg R. R Non T Ag Ove Montgomme Scudder Dr. and

Evansville Named 1940 Eagles Site

Vincennes reports Evansville chosen as the site for the 1940 Eagles event with local officials confirming the selection amid sparse details and brief notes on preparations.

Evansville

New Spanish Government Seeks Cotton Imports

A terse report notes the Spanish government seeking to buy cotton as part of its economic measures. Officials announce intent to acquire cotton to bolster reserves and stabilize markets amid ongoing trade negotiations. The action signals potential international sourcing and policy alignment with domestic textile needs.

Kiwanians Host Rural Meeting With Chicken Supper

Kiwanians and guests enjoyed a Bethel Methodist church supper and program. The rural church session opened a series of such events this year as Kiwanians and wives praised a delicious meal prepared by church members.

Bethel Methodist Washington A. Littman Wena Chanbel

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Iti Henry Nordheim Rotary Mary E. Gantz Daniel Gantz Troy Knott Wash Haynes Det Bridges Wilson Dogootee Boy Joseph Strange Flint North America John L. Lewis House Doorst CIO Vincennes
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