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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

4

Keeping the Iron Horse Steam power stays backbone of railroads

Waati rond of Chicago, vice of Franklin Railway Supply Co., told the Atlantic City convention that the steam locomotive remains the simplest, most reliable and cost effective motive power. He said most have only academic interest, yet sentiment about the iron horse endures as railroads would not be railroads without steam engines.

Waati Rond Chicago Franklin Railway Supply Co Association of American Railroads Atlantic City Winterroad Iron Horse

Fragmented Scene of Coral's Prom Night Dilemma

Coral Crandall and her circle, including Eiton chemistry professor Dave Armstrong and sorority sister Ma Allen, navigate prom night tensions. Coral seeks a word with David to apologize and explain amid confidant gossip and looming dinner and dance plans. Her inner conflict centers on whether to reveal her feelings and what actions might avert a misread situation.

Coral Crandall Dave Armstrng Eiton Chemistry Coral MA Allen Foomma Marquis Corals Jome Hoyt Donha Chemtry Queson David

Dinner Drive to Crossroads Tavern Sparks Tension

Coral and Hoyt drive to the Crossroads Tavern amid nerves from a past accident. He presses for a marriage decision, threatening a $10,000 loan and a sharp ultimatum, as Coral struggles with fear, love, and a looming promise of consequences. The scene ends with the promise of a continuation.

Coral Hoyt

Let the Buyer Beware of Fake Mutual Benefit Plans

Postmaster General Farley campaigns against a notorious racketeering scheme that pretends to offer life insurance but exempts medical exams and targets buyers up to 85. Policies pay death benefits only after post mortem investigations, leaving beneficiaries unpaid. The postal authorities are shutting down these crooks, advising buyers to investigate before investing.

Farley

Practical diplomacy after Almeria mine blast

Discussion notes no happiness about the Spanish civil war events. Britain protests the mine explosion off Almeria that damaged the destroyer Hunter, killed eight and wounded 24. Spain rebels call the blast a act of piracy while Britain weighs damages. Germany retaliates for a battleship bombing. Europe teeters as Britain uses diplomacy pragmatically.

Great Britain Almeria Hunter Ritain Germany Europe John Bull

Ambergis valued for goldlike weight in whales

A fragment notes ambergis a gum like substance from whales used in perfumery and industry. It mentions large masses weighing over 200 pounds found floating, indicating a floating harvest or discovery.

Letter on Shoals dam concerns from Washington editor

Public column reproduces John T. Harre of Washington letter criticizing a Washington article and a U S engineers drawing. It notes Shoals dam project in Indiana would be the largest north of the Ohio, cost over 23 million, creating a vast lake and flooding lands near Seymour. cites Greenwood and local business views. questions map accuracy and regional impact.

John T. Harre Washington Louisville Times Shoals the Times Washington, D. C Ulric Bell S . unter-Journal Louisville United States “Enginers St. Shoals Martin County Indiana Cincinnati St. Louis Ohio River White River Wawasee Seymour Con- Greenwood

Glory Trail A Pioneer Story at Temple Court

A romantic early pioneer film titled Glory Trail A Pioneer Story is shown Friday and Saturday at Temple Court. Keene leads a loyal group in a quest to blaze a path during the frontier era.

Temple Court Keene

China Abolishes 190 Tax Policy Amid Confusion

A garbled INS report notes China moves to abolish a long standing tax measure in a provincial area near Kwangtung. The filing references immediate action and describes officials pushing a drastic policy shift with unclear wording and ordnance.

China Chikete Kwangtung

New York Governor Urges $25,000 Salary Claim

The governor of New York pursues a $25,000 annual salary.

New York

Doris Holland Celebrates Eighth Birthday With Bingo Fun

Mrs Alvin Holland hosted a Sunday afternoon party at home for her daughter Doris eighth birthday. Guests included Doris friends Mary Margaret Oberst Rose Mary Wolfland Marcelle Georgia Ann Craney Alice Walker Reginald and Mona Faye Holland and the honoree. Food cake and fruit salad were served. Other family members and friends visited over the day including Eileen O Brien, Mr and Mrs Andrew Doyle and children, Mrs Ida Hern Mrs Frank Davis and family, Mrs Lace Norris and others.

Alvin | Holland Doris Lin Angel Mary Igaret Oberst Rose Mary Wofland Marcelle Georgia Ann Craney Alice Walker Reginald Mona Faye Holland Doris Holland Eileen O'Brien Andrew Doyle Pat Craney Ida Henrn Frank Davis and Senson Washington Lace Norris Willis Briandana the Groves Andy Doyle Gus Norris Joe Cropp of Loogootee

Annual Picnic at Freed Home

An old style community column notes an annual picnic at the Freed home with neighbors, food, games, and attendees such as Mr and Mrs Ray Freed, Mr and Mrs L L Pickett, and many others. The event included contests and a two-course lunch. A funeral notice records the burial of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Harris at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Dishort Rte Ard Correll Jana Ray Freed Mn Max Ll. C. Pickett Ww. Anderson D. Hayes Bort Hayes J. M. Inkelplegk Roid McCallian Ighter Betty Quintin Os Gene Duane O'Brian Otis Patsy Rose Isses Beha “Ackerman Avais Nior Fhe Mer- Mi Stuffle Fefenins PAG Westem John Spurgeon Opha Westfall Ea Ket K Hugh Neemeer Cay Ifie' Kelsey Ostess Paul Harris Tuesay Walnut Hill Cemmetery Esther Byrer Perry Rer

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