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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1946

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Urge Completion of Emergency Food Drive Solicitation

Rev H R Parker and Ray Buchenberger urged workers to finish solicitations for the Emergency Food Drive in war devastated Lee area. Reports due by Wednesday. contributions can be mailed to Ray Buchenberger at 12 East Main Street or turned in at The Richard Book Store.

Lee En Rev H. R. Parker Ray Buchenberger General Finance Company Richard Book Store Ray Buchenberger M2 East Main Street

Free Sheep Dipping Service Offered in Daviess County

The Livestock Committee with the County Extension Office will provide free dipping for ticks lice and scab and worming for all sheep and lambs in Daviess County starting next week Emerson Bhake of near Odon Madison Township will again operate the vat Over 1900 head were dipped and Wormed last year Producers should notify the County Agent's office this week to route the dipping machine efficiently and save travel distance

Daviess County Livestock Committee Emerson Bhake Odon Madison Township

Police Find Man With Throat Cut

William Snider, about 35, of this city, was hospitalized after a throat stab wound sustained near West Tenth and Van Trees streets Saturday night. He told prosecutors he was attacked after leaving a carnival, but police plan further interviews after his release from Daviess county hospital.

William Snider Daviess County Hospital Jack Hayes

Road Engineers to Survey Local Roads in Davis County

Engineers from the state highway commission will survey additional roads in Davis County at the request of the Washington Community Association. A committee including James R. Rust Austin L. Myers and James L. Dougherty met with officials last week to discuss road improvements and ongoing local traffic concerns.

State Highway Commission Davies County Washington Community Association James R. Rust Austin L. Myers James L. Dougherty

Barr Farm Bureau Meeting at Montgomery High Gym

Barr Township Farm Bureau schedules a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m in the Montgomery high school gym. Clifford Shanks Harry McCafferty James Arthur and three short film strips will speak. refreshments to follow.

Barr Township Farm Bureau Montgomery High School Clifford Shanks Harry McCafferty James Arthur

Fannie Bruner Sustains Eye Injury In Accident

Fannie Bruner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruner of 8 E Seventh Street, was taken to an Indianapolis eye specialist Sunday after an accident. A soft drink bottle broke on the pavement and a shard of glass flew into her eye, causing injury.

Fannie Bruner Frank Bruner E. Seventh Street Indianapolis

Back on Full Schedule at Unit After Coal Layoff

B and C departments return to full schedule at the freight unit after a layoff that occurred several weeks ago during the coal strike. The move resumes regular operations and reemploys affected workers.

OPA Announces Further Increases in Dairy Prices

Washington reports the Office of Price Administration boosting butter retail by 11 cents and raising manufacturer pricing for butter by 10 cents per pound, cheese by 5 cents, and evaporated milk by 35 cents per case. The moves, aligned with Bowles dairy program, take effect once manufacturer boosts reach retailers and place ceilings on bulk cream sales and producer milk sales to manufacturers.

Washington INS OPA Chester Bowles

Indiana State Treasury Reports Record Balance

Indiana Treasurer Frank Millis announced a state treasury balance of 109,912,414 the largest in history with funds on deposit in about 400 banks. He cautioned against dissipation of the surplus, noting needed spending on state institutions veterans relief and highway construction when materials are available.

Ind Frank Millis Sit Treasury Indiana Millis Treasury

No Rationing of Either Flour or Bread Planned

Washington reports June 17 that Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced the administration will not ration flour or bread. The OPA and White House joined him, with expectations of more flour and bread after July 1. He warned rationing may not be necessary post July 1 as mills and bakers face 75 percent supplies, while conferees prepare to discuss the OPA extension.

Washington INS Secretary of Agriculture Anderson International News Service OPA House Senate Akers Jehiane Senate Wirtz Congress House Sen Taft Ohio Sen. Macarran Nev Jackson Sen. Johnson Rep. May House Military Affairs Committee Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Truman Capitol Hill House Naval Affairs Committee Bikini L. Dubridge Rieke of Rochester Detroit W. Stuart Symington Air United States Symington America Detroit Economic Club U. S Bysanghen

Wage controls loom as 40000 settlements may reopen

Congress faces a week of fierce debate as Wirtz warns that for 40000 reconversion wage settlements, price change proposals from the House and Senate could trigger reopenings within months. The issue intersects OPA extension, draft deferments, and atomic-test concerns as lawmakers seek adjournment.

Congress House Senate

Local man released from federal prison

Vincennes Indiana June 17 Sheriff Clyde Stalcup leaves Sunday for Atlanta to return here for trial on an automobile theft charge. Lester Burris of Washington completed a federal prison term after conviction in federal court. Burris, with a prior record, was alleged to have stolen a Vincennes automobile January 10, 1944 and drove it to Washington where he abandoned it and stole another. The Washington car was driven to St. Louis where it was abandoned and Burris was convicted of stealing a car in St. Louis and driving it to Little Rock Arkansas.

Vincennes Ind Clyde Stalcup Atlanta Lester Burris Washington Burris O. L. Gturbois St. Louis Little Rock Ark

Birth Announcement for Lansing Couple's Daughter

Born to Mr and Mrs Grant Wakefield of Lansing Michigan on Wednesday June 12 at St Lawrence the daughter of Dr and Mrs Dant of Loogootee.

Grant Wakefield Lansing, Mich St Lawrence Dant Loogootee

Death notice for Mrs Julia Gootee and Mrs MOOLEE

Word comes of the death of Mrs Julia Gootee wife of Alfred T. Gootee a former St Michael s community resident now living in Detroit where she died at 75 She is survived by her husband and children Mrs John Mudd Detroit Mrs Bernard Mudd Detroit Mrs Charles Richter Indianapolis Mrs Frank Wade Charlton W Va Sister Catherine Marian St Marys of the Woods Ind Also listed is Mrs MOOLEE daughter of the late William and Ann Cunningham Smith who died at the home of her daughter Mrs John Mudd in Detroit Michigan

Julia Gootee Alfred T. Gootee St. Michael’s Moolee William Ann Cunningham Smith John Mudd Dettroit Mich Gootee Detroit Bernard Mudd Charles Richter Indianapolis Frank Wade Charleton W. Va Catherine Marian Sisters of Providence St. Marys of the Woods Ind Franing

Wave of extremist violence rocks Palestine bridges bombed

In Jerusalem on June 17, a coordinated extremist campaign hit ten important bridges across more than 40 miles in Palestine. British police and troops responded quickly as casualties rose with at least two Jewish fatalities and several injuries from tommygun fire and hazardous devices aimed at police outposts.

Jerusalem INS Holy Land Palestine

Daviess County Juniors to Attend State 4 H Camp

Four outstanding Junior Leaders from Daviess County will represent the county at the State W a n i s s sponsored Junior Leadership Camp at Indiana Central National College near Indianapolis. The group, selected for leadership, includes Olive Orr Joyce Sawyer George T Kendall and Julius Osman along with sponsoring Kiwanis and Extension staff. The training aims to strengthen club leadership and project work in Daviess County.

Daviess County Purdue Indiana Central Naficial College Indianapolis Washington Kiwanis Club Olive Orr Elmore Township Joyce Sawyer Washington Township George T. Kendall Jalius Osman Bogard Township Wilma D. Dougherty Frederick Reichart

Aged couple wed take honeymoon in California

An 82 year old bridegroom and his 80 year old bride married at the Wilmington Seventh Day Adventist church after a two month romance. Rev. C W Miller and Emma L King will live with Miller’s daughter in Lomita California. Miller has eight children two dozen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Mrs Miller has seven children ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Wilmington Cal San Francisco C.W. Miller Emma L. King Seventh Day Adventist Church Miller C. T. Jeter Lomita

Mrs Bruner in Indianapolis Hospital After Acid Burns

Doctors at Robert Long Hospital report Mrs Bruner in good condition though unable to assess facial burn damage. Victim of acid burns sustained on June 1, noted in a brief police bulletin.

Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis Arrawanah Bruner

Last Rites Held for William Smith

Funeral services for William M. Smith were held at nine o'clock in the morning at St Simons Pens Ennands Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Pat Vincent Russell Ray and Fidelis Smith.

William M. Smith St. Simons Penes Ennands Cemetery Paul Pat Vincent Russell Ray Fidelis Smith

Three Dead in Bicknell Shooting Fray

In Bicknell Indiana a former pool hall worker used a 32 caliber revolver to kill widow Leona Kelley 57 and her son Leroy Barnes 32 and wounded his would be wife Audrey Barnes 26. He then killed himself. Witnesses say the shooter Hamilton Greene 61 had pursued Kelley for two years after her rebuff. The incident occurred outside the Eagles lodge where the four had attended a Saturday night gathering. Barnes had just left the Army and leaves two young sons. Authorities planned an inquest Wednesday.

Bicknell Ind Indiana Leona Lee Kelley Leroy Barnes Hamilton Greene Barnes Audrey Barnes Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes Ira Rafler Greene Kelley Rafter Bicknell Eagles Kelly Green

Collision injures six at highway junction

A three car crash Saturday night at the old state highway junction with highway 50 injured six people. George Summers and Kenneth McDonald, both 18, and occupants of Ernest Summers's Montgomery car, are seriously hurt. Don Arthur, William Schuck, Wilma Devine, and Helen Devine are treated and released for minor injuries. Hermann Lucas, from Washington, drove the third car. Summers faced a five dollar reckless driving fine after claiming he was blinded by oncoming lights.

George Summers Kenneth McDonald Montgomery Ernest Summers Don Arthur William Schuck R. R Wilma Helen Devine Herman Lucas Washington Summers Arthur Lucas Arthur Automo

Seymour Woman Refuses To Talk After Murder Charge

Seymour Indiana June 17 Police continued to question Opal Seyferth 30 year old housewife who allegedly shot neighbor Jewel Zimmerman 222 mother of two as she walked past the Seyferth home Mrs Seyferth has refused to speak saying she will await her lawyer She is held on a first degree murder charge deputy coroner Burkholder ruled death from three bullets in the upper right abdomen fired from a .38 revolver.

Seymour Ind INS Opal Seyferth

Last Canfield Hotel victim identified in Dubuque

The last unidentified dead from the Canfield Hotel fire in Dubuque is named as Daniel Hayes of Norwood, Massachusetts, a World War II veteran. The report notes Hayes was identified today, completing the list of victims.

Dubuque, Ia Canfield Dubuque Daniel Hayes Norwood, Maes

Mystery Phrase From Local Page Sparks Curiosity

Fragmentary OCR reads as a puzzling line about a person named Raney on a speotina with mentions of Buena RR and Ernesta anna. Details are unclear but imply a historic note or caption challenging readers to decipher.

Peace Ernesta Anna Raney

Jackson to Give Up Prosecution of War Criminals

Supreme Court justice Robert H. Jackson announced he will resign as chief Nuernberg War Crimes prosecutor and return to Washington after the Nazi trials. He indicated support for a congressional inquiry into the Supreme Court, saying his feud with Hugo L. Black has publicized issues that Congress deserves to know.

Nuernberg INS Supreme Court Robert H. Jackson Washington High Court Congress Jackson Hugo L. Black. Jackson International News Service Black

Yesterday's Weather Report Snapshot

Yesterday's weather records show a high of 92 degrees and a low of 70. Overnight low reached 72 degrees.

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Snider Barr Farm Bureau Tar State Treasury Tee Bowles Department of Agriculture Willard Wirtz The National Wage Stabilization Board Daviess CO J. L. Camp William Smith J. Ross Plummerfelt Knox County Unified Command
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