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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
3
Reports from the Athens school conference highlight infant hunger and parental absence during war years. Teachers warn that German air raids disrupted mothers and sleep, risking long term brain damage unless a structured instruction program is devised to prevent a generation of subnormal manhood and womanhood.
A F Hindman bought the Myers residence on Main and Race Streets, closing last Wednesday, and will move immediately. The Corralls returned Sunday from Bedford and Bloomington relatives. Annie Wadsworth tests Wednesday for Bloomington University. Corrells and daughter Rachel spent days visiting relatives. Connells and daughter Mary Jane will summer in the city after leaving Michigan City. The Ledgerwood family hosted visitors from Detroit, and Esther Barkley joined commencement at Butler University with Prof Callahan and family. Leland Barkley graduates from Butler College, and Mr. and Mrs. A Breden return from Westerville. Miss Gikdys Brownfield visits. Star Theater changes hands to Donald Weight Winn and partner, with new schedule on Tuesday third and Saturday nights. Purdue notes: Joan Campbell named captain of Purdue nine after the Purdue-Indiana game. Canto-Wht, a standout junior, had a stellar season, including a double header sweep against Chicago.
In the Nations League round up several results are reported with many teams and scores. Piccipneti 37 New York 6, Brooklyn 9 Chichto 7 Louis 5, Boston 3 Philadelphia Pittsburgh refn, Washington 8 Chicago 8, Hereland 43 Philadelphia 4, New York 14 Mt Letta 0, Bowtsti oF jae 9 5 Latin 0, Pas 5 Milwaukee 6, Kansas City 4, Minneapolis unclear.
A lengthy contested bond proposal for 50 000 to fund a new school building faces opposition in Antildte Township. Critics argue the brick structure could be upgraded at lower cost and that the plan burdens taxpayers. The measure proceeds to a state review after earlier revocation of a commission. Local voters contest the necessity and expense while education needs are debated.
Henry L Farrell notes a hard year for boxing champions as Jimmy Wilde, a Welsh great, prepares to fight Pancho Villa. Villa seeks the world flyweight title, while Genaro remains the dominant American champ. The piece surveys recent upsets, promoter stakes, and a crowded lighter divisions landscape with several titles unsettled.
Elkhart, Thd. fishing tale centers on Stewart a painter who while rafting near the Elkhart river banks discovers a boiler after an accident. The device contains twenty gallons of moonshine, revealed when the gate is opened.
Oakland to Houston man, 31, retraces path of wealth after learning he is sole heir to a large estate from a noble title. The story threads through a world tour, a lumber truck, a curious question of what to do with immense fortune, and family ties as authorities weigh the strange turn of events.
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