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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

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Indiana theatre manager injured in car crash near Bicknell Bruce road

Carlos Holscher manager of the Indiana theatre was hurt this afternoon in a two car collision on the Bicknell Bruce road near a sharp turn. He was taken to a county hospital with chest injuries while his sister Eleanor Waller and Mrs Holscher sustained minor bruises and a knee bruise respectively. The Hudson occupants were not identified and the car rolled over.

Carlos Holscher Indiana Theatre Daviess ‘County Eee Bicknell-Bruceile Holscher Eleanor Waller Waller Holecher Hudson Bantcade An Te Iice Bicknell Bevaulet Hitag Jtal Mitscher Ford Reece Bedly Somoeed Collisio

Simon's Alumni Banquet Set For June 23

The annual Ashington Catholic High School alumni banquet will be held June 23 in the Mic High School auditorium. Members of the class of 1927 will be received into the association in their honor. A dinner will be served, with invited out of town alumni expected. Each member pays 14 dollars for the dinner and is asked to sign and return a card to the secretary.

Ashington Catholic High School Mic High School Association of

Tractor Tumbles Over Youth Near Newberry

A Bogard township trustee Fred Burch witnessed a tractor accident near Newberry Green County on Tuesday afternoon injuring 22 year old Holes. He was operating a tractor used on Vincennes Bridge farm. The machine slipped in dirt, rolled forward and crushed him. He was treated in Newberry and rushed to Vincennes for care. He suffers a torn flesh wound and a broken arm with no internal injuries reported. A church gathering is slated Tuesday evening with a speaker Mr Schortemeier and patriotic songs on the program.

Fred Burch Bogard Township Indianapolis Newberry Green County Wass Vincennes Bridge . Com Raeward Vincennes John Hender Phytcians Nate Schortemeier

Auto Struck by Big Four Train at Sunman Indiana

Sunman Indiana reports a fatal crash when a passenger automobile was struck by a Big Four train at a crossing. The Whipp family died. Mr and Mrs Whipp and their son were among the victims near Sunman as the train, moving fast, blocked the crossing. Mrs Reverelite and others also perished in the wreckage.

Sunman Ind Rhomel Elda Ippel Wilson Whipp Reverelite Obs Aero M Vin Whippes Big Four Tapbels Neers Pat Hickey

Slay­er of Two Gets Life In Indiana Court

Valparaiso Indiana June 16 Walter Scholl 33 slayer of his two children Vivian and Donald aged six by strangling them in Gary cottage today was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Grant Crumpacker of the Porter circuit court. Scholl who took the verdict stoically was called an intellectual and moral misfit by the judge in the lengthy opinion read before the sentence. The slayer's aged parents Rev and Mrs Charles A Scholl were in the courtroom. The father rose to speak but the court stopped him saying I dont want any display here.

Valparaiso Ind Walter Scholl Vivian Donald Gary ‘Cottage Wassen_ seed Grant Crumpacker Porter Circuit Court Scholl Charles A. Scholl Crumpacker

Railroads Use 125 Million New Wood Ties in U S

Railroads across the United States initiate a vast program to replace aging ties with 125 million new wood ties. The project aims to strengthen track stability and reduce maintenance across major routes, with suppliers ramping up production to meet demand.

United States

Bradford Girl Remains Unimproved at Home

Miss Myra Bradford has been seriously ill at her home on Northeast Third Street for several weeks and shows no improvement. Local physicians report her condition as unimproved and continue to monitor her health.

Bradford Hird Street Myra

Ralph Godwin Sent to U S Grand Jury Panel

Ralph Godwin, a Washington young man, has been chosen to serve on the States jury in Indianapolis on June 20. Summons have been sent to Bam on the jury panel. The grand jury session is expected to be short this year.

Ralph Godwin Washington Hich Indianapolis Tor Bam

David Jones Resigns After Nearly Five Decades of Service

David Jones, a long time resident, has resigned from his post as state room attendant at shop B64 after nearly forty seven years with the company.

David Jones

Patients Submit to Minor Operations at Hospital

Miss Dorothy Jackman and children of Louis Zinkan of East Seventh Street submitted to minor operations at the hospital today.

Dorothy Jackman Reba Ralph Zinran Iehildren Louis Zinkan East Seventh Street Su ‘Iit

Stella Rouse Resigns From Washington High School

Miss Stella Rouse, beloved teacher at the local high school, announced by J H Shipp that she has resigned. Her six years of teaching earned student admiration and faculty respect, with her successor yet unnamed. She returns to Hammond for the summer, known in local social circles and active in clubs.

J. H. Shipp Washington City Stella Rouse Missouse Ésteen Miss Rouse Jasgical Club Tri Rappaestes Washington Hammond Sher Mary

New Davis County Hospital Opens with Public Tour

The 780000 hospital in Daviess county opened this afternoon at 2 o clock with visitors invited to tour from 2 to 5. Ushers guided guests through the eight spacious wards as the building, costing about 80000 to construct and 25000 to furnish, showcased its up to date facilities and the hospital's long awaited dream realized through local donations and support.

Daviess County Anning Davis County Hospital Ssn Daviess Cou Oe Yi

Boy Injured in Electric Wringer at Home

Princeton report says four year old James Whipple, son of Mr and Mrs James E Whipple of 527 East Water Street, suffered injury when his left arm was drawn past the rollers of an electric wringer.

Princeton James James E. Whipple East Water Street

Merchants vs Washington ABCs at South Washington field

Sunday game features Plainviles Merchants clashing with the Washington ABCs at the South Washington baseball field. Local stars lace up for a competitive afternoon with a small admission charged.

South Washington The Plainviles Washington ABC Agere Lemasters Gallon Wiarmes

Students Required to Wear Bloomers or Perform Stunts Indoors

In Evansville Indiana on June 16 a protest led by E Q Lock year and the Big Sister organization targets Central High School gym classes. Girls using the M A lot across the high school must abandon open air classes or switch back to bloomers as the new trunks replace bloomers.

Evansville Ind E. Q. Lockyear Siste Central High Schoo Gymnasium

Schortemeier to Speak at Tuesday Christian Meeting

Frederick E. Schortemeier will present the main address at a Tuesday night gathering at the First Christian church. The program was opened to the public after discussion, and officials indicated the state's official would discuss his visit to the city.

Frederick E. Schortemeier Sec Oes State First Christian Church Preiots Schortemeier Christian Church

De Pinedo Ends Journey In Italy After Setbacks

In Civitavecchia Italy June 16 observers reported the last lap to Ostia as the airship or aircraft noted by watchers at 4 30 p m The craft halted and its crew faced a blazed ad which dropped the equipment twice The flight linked Europe with Africa South America and North America tracing a vast irregular arc that connected civilizations across the world

Civitavecchia Italy Ostia Senta Marie Hain Be Europe Africa South Americ North America Vinedo World

Farmers killed in crash near Ossian

Bluffton Indiana June 16 George One d 66 and Clark Bushed 45 lifelong residents near Ossian were killed when their car was struck by a westbound freight train at a crossing. Guy Simon 35 Ossian tractor driver of the car is in local hospital with severe injuries. The automobile was wrecked.

Bluffton Ind George Oned Clark Bushed Isian a _ west gat Guy’ ‘Simon Ossian

Mr Hamlet Allen Confined To Home

Mr Hamlet Allen is confined to his home on East Flora street due to illness, per local notice.

MR. Hamlet Allen Hamlet Allen East Flora Street

Prominent Dr James Ryanils to Speak at Washington Catholic

Dr James Ryanils of the Catholic University of America will deliver the address to the states at Washington Catholic high school commencement tonight. He teaches philosophy at the university and serves as secretary of education at a National Catholic Welfare council. He has long been associated with St Mary at the Woods and has spoken at commencements across Minnesota.

James Ryan Catholic University of America Washington Catholic High School National Catholic Welfare Ryan St. Mariy At the Woods

Lindbergh Reunited With Flight Plane Spirits of St Louis

New York June 16 Col Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis were reunited after a early morning flight from Washington to Mitchell Field and back The return to field featured the Army pursuit plane and involvement of Lindberghs staff on the stopover details and timing with final touchdown at Mitchell Field indicating a completed round trip within the morning hours.

New York Col Charles Lindbergh Spirits of Noddergh Richthe St. Saint Clair Street Bridge Atr Field Mich Mitchell Field

Elia Walker Visits Charles in St Louis

Elia Walker has returned from Missouri and visited Charles in St Louis for several days.

Elia Walker Charles St. Louis

Indignation in Moscow Over Warsaw Trial Verdict

In Moscow on June 16, a surge of indignation met the verdict in Warsaw for the assassination of Pierre Volk Soviet minister to Poland. The court sentenced the accused to fifteen years hard labor, with broad dissatisfaction expressed at the court’s handling of the case and its framing as an isolated incident within a larger monarchist conspiracy.

Moscow Poe Kowerda Warsaw Pierre Volk Poland

Julia Wagner Dies at 69 in Elnora

Julia A. Wagner, widow of George Wagner, died in Elnora at age 69. Born in 1858 in Indiana, she left eleven children, with survivors including Lloyd Wagner of Elnora and Ray Wagner. Other survivors listed include Mrs. O. S. Robinson of Long Beach, California, James Sanders of Indianapolis, and Mrs. in Indianapolis.

Julia Wagner Elnora Julia A. Wagner Tpres George W. “Warner Fie Tin County Lloyd Wagner Ray Wagner Binson Long Beach Cal James Sanders Indianapolis Mor Indianapols Mis

Ogden street resident Ray Yeager treated at county hospital

Ray Yeager of Ogden Street underwent a minor operation at Daviess County Hospital today.

Ray Yeager Ogden Street Daviess County Hospital

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