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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

Page

3

Hoover Curtis ticket wins GOP nomination at Chicago convention

At the Chicago convention on June 17 Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis won the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominations on first ballots amid a party battle. The Dawes Blaine and other renominees trailed as Pennsylvania shifted its votes to Curtis ensuring his nomination. Hoover thanked the delegates on a platform embracing anti depression aims and a softening of prohibition.

Chicago Herbert ‘Hoover H. Curtis Republican National Vention Hoover Curtis Marnin Hoover Curtie P. L. Scott Los Angeles Joseph France Maryland Calvin Coolidge France Herbert Hoover Charles G. Dawes J. J. Blaine James Wadsworth New York Charles H. Curtis Hanford Macrider Alvin T. Fuller J. Leonard Replogle Bertrand Snell James G. Harbord Judge Kenyon Iowa Bingham Connecticut David Ingalls Ohio Hurley Senator Couzens Michigan Pennsylvania Edward Martin Republican Machine Everett Sanders Indiana

Southern Indiana Road 450 to be a scenic traveler route

State Road 450 in Martin County will become a major highway linking Shoals to Bedford. It traverses scenic Beech Creek and White River areas, passes Dover Hill and Wrinity Springs, and follows ridges and bottomlands with historic sites from Civil War days. The highway board plans easier curves and maintenance, inviting motorists to stop at springs and enjoy the landscape as leaves turn.

F. Martin County Indiana Shoals Bedford Rver Bluffs Lmits of Shoals White River Jug Rock Beech Creek Hickory Ridge Ees Dover Hill Knights of the Golden Circle Highway Commission Little Indian Creek Rechurch Seprence Williams In Lanians Ipis

Baseball Roundup Sparks From Haines Grimes Kolp And More

Western pitchers Jesse Haines Burleigh Grimes and Ray Kolp dominate the day as St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati win. Haines leads a 2 0 shutout of Philadelphia with a homer and two sacrifices. Grimes helps Chicago beat New York 2 1. Kolp wins for Cincinnati aided by a ninth inning single by Durocher. Dodgers fall to Reds while Tigers Indians and Yankees also win in varied results. Ruth Gehrig Simmons and Hack Wilson produce key hits in the recapped show of day games.

Jesse Haines Burleigh Grimes Ray Kotp Haines St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Blarleigh Grimes Chicago Cubs Bill Terry New York Giants Grimes Terrymen Burleigh Pirates Dodgers Giants Braves Cards Leslie Hubbell Ray Kolp Larry Benton Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Benton Kolp Durocher Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Cleveland Indians Tigers Washington Carl Reynolds Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Fischer Kim New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Bil Dickey New York Cleveland St. Louis Babe Ruth Jou Gehrig Simmons Hack .Wilson Bill ‘Terry

SIX CYLINDERS Car Promise For Economy and Smoothness

An advertising pitch touts the Chevrolet Six as the top choice among low priced cars under $1000. It claims superior economy and smooth operation with 160-180 horsepower, reaching 65 to 70 mph easily, and emphasizes the Six as offering the best overall value without sacrifice.

America

Assistant Agent in City This A.M.

Grover C. Newman, assistant seed lg an agent from St. Louis, was in Washington this morning collecting loans from borrowers. Newman will be in Washington every Friday morning at the county agent's office. Persons wishing to see him should call there as early as possible.

Grover C. Newman St. Louis Washington Newman

Indiana Girl Wins Meat Essay Prize

Shelbyville student wins state championship in the 1932 National Meat Story Contest sponsored by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. More than 14,000 high school girls competed.

National

Baseball Call for KC Members Knights of Eens

A notice invites all Knights of Eens members to a baseball meeting. Interested players should gather at the clubrooms Sunday morning at ten o clock for details and participation.

Knights of Eens

Plainville Items Father’s Day Service at Christian Church

A brief notice notes a Father’s Day program at the Christian church in Plainville scheduled for Sunday at 8 30 o clock. The item reflects local event news and includes the community’s involvement with the church services.

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Yesterday's Results in Major League Baseball

Yesterday's Major League results show New York beating Chicago 6 to 1 in the American League, with Washington 4 over Detroit 6 and Philadelphia 5 over St. Louis. In the National League schedule, Boston and Cleveland had a rainout.

Cleveland Detroit St. Lo Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Insegani Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Asain Dbeiciiteainn Rusochilie Minneapolis Wee Columbus Indianapolis Wash Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Louisville St. Paul Washington Boston-Cleveland

American Association Columbus 5 St Paul 2

Minneapolis Toledo TM played on pened wet grounds as weather and field conditions affected play. Columbus claimed a 5 to 2 victory over St Paul with both teams adjusting to slippery surface and delayed start times.

American Association Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis - Toledo

North America’s rivers receive about forty five percent inflow

The text notes that roughly 45 percent of total input in North America flows into streams moving southward, indicating a directional water flow pattern across continental waterways.

North America

Tire tax heard as levy rises on tires and tubes

Clyde Bure of Bure Auto warns dealers and consumers that new tire taxes may raise prices from 10 to 18 percent on tires and 4 tenths on tubes. He urges buying now to save up to 15 percent before the tax bill takes full effect, noting anticipated price increases on Firestone tires and other accessories. The measure, signed into law, will push up costs but offer some foreseen savings for thrifty buyers.

Clyde Bure

Baseball clashes set for next Sunday across three towns

The Washington Grays face Cannerburg Collegians in a rubber match at Cannerburg as both clubs seek a second win this year. Plainville Athletics host Hyatt All-Stars with Hamilton and Cosby guiding Hyatts Jile Clark Manning and Dougherty forming Plainville's battery. Farm Bureau meets Barrsehderak in Montgomery Sny afternoon, manager John Lents announcing a new league. officials encourage team managers to arrange events.

Washington Grays Cannerburg Collegians Cannerburg Plainville Athletics Hyatt All-Stars Hamilton Cosby Hyatts Jile Clark Manning Dougherty Plafpville Battery Farm Bureau Barr Sehder Ak Montgomery Sny Jobn Lents

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