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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

2

Man at wheel holds traffic problem key

Dr. Robert Funston warns passengers to seat with legs apart and back well supported to reduce leg injuries in crashes. Iowa State College studies link vision defects to accidents and color blindness to red-light runs. Traffic safety relies on teamwork and growing knowledge, with school based safety education lifting pedestrians’ survival prospects, though adult classroom participation remains lacking. Franklin M. Kremer’s accident record system improves incident data for hazard elimination and accountability.

Robert Funston University of Virginia Iowa State College United States National Safety Education Franklin M. Kremi Evanston

ENOS STRIPPING COMPANY INSTALLS TROLLEY LINE

Petersburg Indiana June 16 The Kynos Coal Company operating near Spurgeon has installed seven miles of double tracked trolley line and electric motors replacing five ton dinkey locomotives. Electric motors pull 40 ton cars with three motors hauling three each, boosting daily coal output. Locomotives now deliver 125 horsepower and need fewer crew than steam dinkeys. Funeral rites held for Harry Troyer aged 64 at Miller Hospital with survivor list. 4 H Club conclave to draw 300 to 400 Pike County members. report notes Dominican fog scene and crystal growth research fragment.

Petersburg Ind Kynos Coal Company Oomines Middle West Spurgeon Harry Troyer Miller Hospital Liberty Ora

Scout Troop Planned in Martin County Amid Tax Debate

A Martin County report notes plans to form a Scout troop within five years along with other civic tasks. Delinquent taxes topped $87 million nationally, with Brown Township reporting a rare surge in delinquent collections. Local graduation diplomas were awarded at Shoals gym, featuring instrumental solos and a commencement program highlighting seniors and their teachers.

Bedford Harisoft Gibsox Brown Township Indiana Comedirigy Baker Iey Halbert Tsieinie Perry Rutherford Lost River Shoals Akos Martin County Cofonian Louise King Marin Roe

Fragmented Local Notes Include Picnic and Socials

A roundup of community happenings features a picnic at Martin County State Forest with state officers attending, a Hammond charter meeting and social events in Shoals and Washington. Local figures such as Rev. M. Bless, Kate White, and various

Martin County Wiley Riddle Madison Ross Emil New Paris Ladies Auxiliary Valparaiso New Orleans Shoals Kate White Washington M. Bless A. B. Stiles G. C. Jonesigh Paul Collens William Jenner Bet Y Owr Central Normal A Hoy Ind Overton Clifton Joan Herron John Wood Purdy James Tae Maude Spalding Keith Godgin William Ball Lon Chandler Orva Ernest Chandler Donnie Eldina W.B. Morris Vincennes Ellen Hembree Hirang J. T. Morris Fenna C. M. Bless F. R. Breidenbaugh Frank Dowell A. Baker Ralph White Paoli Jesse Wood Lafayette Purdue University al Dawell Central Ohio Long Allen Bilingsley Fagly Jimmie Frankie Warsaw Crosley Camp Jas

Responsibility of drivers in the age of the automobile

The piece argues that mechanical ingenuity cannot replace human judgment in life or death road outcomes. With summer increasing car use, the responsibility falls on drivers and pedestrians to curb automobile excess and keep it within transportation needs rather than allowing it to become a deadly juggernaut.

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