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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

4

A Physician's Life Opens in Washington Daily

The Washington Democrat prints the first of a weekly series explaining a physician life. It explores the years of study before practice, constant readiness, and rapid medical progress, urging public readers to follow future messages weekly. The column also notes Treasury censorship on Public Health Service broadcasts.

Washington Treasury Department Public Health Service Public Health Voice O. K Treasury Secretary

Our Chamber of Commerce promotes communal progress

Our Chamber of Commerce strengthens community life through united effort and cooperative analysis. Active chambers serve both large and small centers nationwide, driving better business, spirit, and financial gain for individuals. Support and encouragement for chamber improvement benefit the whole community.

Our Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce

Unclear fragment hints at notable news item

Fragmentary text notes a striking or controversial bit of news. readable details are scarce, but the line signals a significant development or revelation. Additional context from the source would clarify the exact event, entities involved, and its implications.

Anti Power Backing Leaders Not Self Appointed

W C Maullendore of Southern California Edison told a National Electric Light Association convention that Senator Norris of Nebraska and Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania lead a self appointed anti power group. He erred in calling them self appointed since they were chosen by large majorities in their states. The voters of Nebraska and Pennsylvania align with Norris and Pinchot on the power issue, forming a broadly supported bloc.

W. C. Maullendore Southern California Edison Company National Electric Light Association Norris Nebraska Pinchot Pennsylvania Messrs Norris and

Hoover reads multiple books nightly at governor’s home

At the White House visit, President Hoover is described as a rapid reader who reads four to six books each night, often detective stories, awake around 2 am and again at 6 am after a two-part sleep. The Indianapolis Star notes his unusual routine in informal terms.

Indianapolis Star Hoover White House Leslie

President Focus on Unemployed Over Population Plans

The president devoted much of his Indianapolis speech to plans for twenty million population increases over twenty years, yet the nation is more concerned with six million currently jobless. The remark frames the debate on employment versus growth, highlighting immediate economic relief needs.

Indianapolis

Senator Watson Declares 1932 Candidacy Again

Senator Watson publicly announces he will again seek office in 1932. The statement offers little news value beyond reaffirming a long-standing political bid.

Watson

Prisoner Numbers in 1930 United States

In 1930 the United States held 116,670 federal and state prisoners, reflecting state and federal corrections counts during the era. The figure highlights the scale of incarceration prior to modern reforms and policy shifts.

United State

Oakdale romance clash over love and money in cellar scene

Irene and Derry Meade quarrel over love while Irene contemplates leaving Gaylord for Derry. In a tense park confrontation, Derry reveals feelings amid social pressures and moneyed prospects, as Gaylord’s car approaches and secrets loom for the Prentiss circle.

Five Years Ago A Series Of Local Incidents And Notes

Five years ago on Thursday June 17 1926 a fire destroyed the home of Wilson three miles east of Gton on state road No 8 and afternoon. Jamesone Henry art and John Scholl at Gourd Neck in Martin R&S Michael T Shea formerly pastor at St Simon s church this city at Elizabeth Allison daughter Isaac Allison and Charles i E parsonage with Rev Ss Martin officiating. Saturday June 17 1916 Overbay living near tells of an unusual incident in his hood Angus cow born to Daniel Utt special train of five coaches soldiers from the East Mexican border passed to Washington today. Boyd of Odon suffered a broken collar bone while playing catch street near Ed Sewell s when Boyd in run hing catching a ball tripped and fell. Boyd a student at Yale city returned yesterday bn to spend the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs B Boyd. Nancy DeMoss passed there Friday afternoon at the ne pt her daughter Mrs Jes souaL King four miles west of izton Mrs Pearl Crane and Mrs Jim Crane shoppers in Odton last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Mummaw and Elmer Mallett made a business trip to Washington Saturday. Little Fern Myers visited Sunday night and Monday with Mrs Jas M Ethel Perkins called on Far reli Myers Sunday evening.

Bicknell Man Attacks Off Duty Officer in Street

Weeks Meeks of Bicknell was arrested in pes, Ind, after driving through a red light and nearly colliding with a car driven by Thomas. An off duty officer tried to stop Meeks. a struggle followed as Meeks reached for his weapon and fired accidentally. No one was hit, but Meeks was held by Thomas against a building until police arrived.

Irene Gaylord Derry Derry Meade Pes Ind Bicknell Accong Meeks Busseron Thomas

Mine Tipple Burns With $15,000 Damage

Princeton June 17 The tipple of the Ft. Branch mine closed for two years was destroyed by fire early Tuesday causing about 15000 in damage. Fire started from an acetylene torch and物 machinery in the mine operated by a receiver was being moved. The fire department saved surrounding timbers and prevented a shaft collapse.

Princeton Ft. Branch Princeton Fire Department

Hidden Proverb Puzzle Across and Down

A mixed word puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with numbers for crossword style solving. The page shows multiple terse definitions including rhythm, dolphin, arbor, barbs, and other terms, with some garbled symbols and unclear lettering from OCR.

Liberty Items and Sunday Guests Noted

Mrs Nell McGee and Mrs John Allen and Mildred and Pearl of Gao were Sunday guests along with Mrs Curt Riggins and Mrs Dyal Wadeworth. Ed and Mrs John Kelsey hosted, while James Bucher from Elkhart arrived last week. Farrell Myers traveled to Washington from Mu sick. Hatfield returned home from Washington last Saturday.

Nell McGee John Allen N. Mildred Pearl Gao Ay S Curt Riggins Dyal Wadeworth John Kelsey Home James Bucher Elkhart

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