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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

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County Health Advisory Council Meets at Courthouse

The County Health Advisory Council met last evening at the courthouse with county organizations represented. President Phillip Waller presided and formed committees for the year. Miss Emma Nice, county nurse, reported on her work since joining Daviess county. Next meeting is 7:30 July 15 at the courthouse. all county organizations should attend.

Court House Phillip Waller Emma Nice Daviess County

Racers Train at Graham Farms Track West of Washington

At Graham Farms track east of Washington horses from out of town train for upcoming events. Leakland Star, trotter owned by Guy Lyon of Paris Ill with driver Jeferson, trains alongside others including ror 443 Fair Play and Prone owned by Walter Sen of Paris, as crowds gather to watch practice sessions.

Graham Farms Washin Guy Lyon Pabia Ill Mela Jeferson Jeferson Walter Sen Paris

Senator Copeland Dies After Illness in Washington

Washington June 18. Senator Copeland dies at Shoreham Hotel after long illness tied to overwork. He was famed for health broadcasts and maritime labor work, and had recently been active despite political clashes with Roosevelt policies. A widow accompanied the body to New York.

Washington New York Shoreham Hotel Harry M. Kauffman Copeland

Junior Legion Baseball Team Forming in Davi City

Organization of a junior league baseball team in Davi City was announced by Pinnick who has worked with the Burch Wood Plan Legion. Youth under 17 are invited to join at East Main Street. Uniforms are ready and a schedule is set with league districts and state play ahead.

Davi Pinnick Burch-Wood Plan Legion East Main Street

Roosevelt Family Wedding Stirs Crowds at New England Town

Report of a high noon wedding in a coastal town drawing vast crowds as Franklin D Roosevelt attends the ceremony of his son John Roosevelt and Anne Lind say Clarke. Police and cavalry escorts, notable guests, and the president and Mrs Roosevelt present at the Union church.

John Roosevelt Iman Anne Lindsay Clarke Boston Nahant Theodore Roosevelt Henry Cabot Lodge Roosevelt Franklin D Finny The United Franklin, Jr Ethel DuPont John Union Sarah Delano

Martin Patterson Injured in Wreck Near Washington

Martin Patterson of 109 W Walnut sustained minor bruises and cuts after a car collision east of Washington Friday afternoon. He received treatment at a local physician's office.

Martin Patterson W. Walnut Washington

Veale child to return home today after surgeries

Four year old James Hamlin Veale of 1103 Downey avenue, son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Veale, is coming home from Indianapolis Ailey Hospital after two eye operations and a prior arm injury treated at Daviess county hospital. He has been hospitalized since January 26, 1938.

James Hamlin Veale Charles C. Veale Downey Avenue Ailey Hospital Indianapolis Daviess County Hospital

Bernie Mangin Returns to Home

Bernie Mangin, injured in a long auto accident near Evansville, returned to his home yesterday afternoon. He was hospitalized and operated on to repair a broken and crushed leg and, though unable to walk without aid, hopes to regain use of the limb soon.

Bernie’ Mangin Evansville Bernie

New Haven Sees White House Hope For German Jewish Refugees

Washington reports hundreds of thousands of persecuted Jews in central Europe turn to the United States for deliverance from oppression. Granted entry to escape racial and political persecution remains limited to those with funds or relatives willing to sponsor, leaving many refugees without hope of haven in normal times.

Washington Europe America Germany Austria United States

Wild Outbreaks Stir Up Berlin Violence and Fear

Berlin reports a surge of anti Jewish violence following a Nazi rally. Government orders protection measures for Jewish residents as unrest forces Jews from businesses and deepens panic in the north end. Secret police instructed to halt the disturbances.

Berlin INS Mary Naz

Davin E Spaulding Dies at Bedford Home

David Eugene Spauldine, 82, father of Mrs. Clara McCall of Washington, died at his Bedford home at 10 p.m. Friday. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at New Bethel Cemetery near Washington. He left five daughters, three sons, 34 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bedford David Eugene Spauldine Clara McCall Washington New Bethel

Maud Pickett Dies Suddenly at 64 in Crawford County

Maud Pickett 64 wife of Elmer D Pickett of 618 West ab ut street died suddenly Friday night at her home after a short illness of acute heart disease. She was visiting churchgoers on West Main Street when stricken and died within hours. A lifetime resident of Wash amé, she was well known locally. Survived by five grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters and one brother. funeral by A Gill & Sons. G A R C members to hold free services at 7 30 pm at her West Walnut Street home.

Mras Maud Pickett Elmer D. Pickett West Abut Washamé John Sarah (McKown) Laswell Dies of Security Mr. Pickett Oa Us Bedford Grda Rt Ray Mayme Bwayne New Wha John Laswell

Fourth of July horse races in Daviess County

The notice describes upcoming Fourth of July races in Daviess with entries including Amos, Curt, Young, and McCoy as starter last year. It references half mile trials, a 2:18 class, and a For All event, noting preparations for race day and participant lineup.

Accor Amaty O. Amos Youn McCoy

Louis Sued for 250000 in Defamation Case

Chicago June 18 Heavyweight champion Joe Louis and his co managers face a 250000 damage suit in Cook county. Sheridan A Bruseaux, a negro private detective, accuses Louis Julian Black and John Roxborough of malicious defamation and libel linked to a newspaper story about Bruseaux and alleged evidence suppression before the 1936 Schmeling bout. A parallel federal suit by Bruseaux was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Chicago Joe Louis Cook County Sheridan A. Bruseaux Bruseaux Louis Julian Black John Roxborough Max Schmeling Inederal District Court

China Flood Halts Warfare Across Regions

Chinese flood conditions disrupt military actions as authorities report slowed operations in multiple fronts. Severe weather and rising waters hamper troop movements and logistics, delaying planned offensives and redeployments. Local officials coordinate evacuations and relief, while regional leaders assess damage and marshal aid.

Temperature Summary From Yesterday

Yesterday recorded a high of 80 degrees and a low of 66. Precipitation was negligible at 0.13 inches.

Cereal Story Visual Highlights Bowl of Rice Dinners

A New York girl in a hat filled with rice symbolizes the Bowl of Rice dinners planned in 2000 communities to raise funds for relief of Chinese destitute civilian refugees. The hat top serves as a visual cue to attract attention to the charity effort and its broad reach.

New York

Hands Off Government Warned In Election Probe

Washington reports say the Senate expenditures investigating committee, led by Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, issued a strong resolution urging all government agencies and candidates to refrain from any involvement in primary or election campaigns, warning of exposure and criminal prosecution for improper conduct. The panel vowed vigorous action and said cooperation is required to ensure honest elections.

Washington Sente Oe Moris Sheppard Tex Senate

Jasper merchant Clifford Siebert and Maude Harris kinship noted

Clifford L Siebert 38 of Jasper a merchant and son of Louis Siebert is connected to Maude Harris 53 a city teacher and daughter of Charles Harris of Dubois County in a brief genealogical notice.

Clifford L. Siebert Jasper Louis Siebert Maude Charles Harris Dubois County

Mullen Dies After Brief Illness at 48

Wm Thomas Mullen 48, B and O shops employee, well known in Washington, died 7 p.m. day night at Daviess county hospital after a three day illness. Born Whitfield October 25 188p, son of Patri and Lucy Doyle Mullen, married Bridget Madden November 30 1916. Member of St Simon's Church and Holy Name Society. Funeral at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Brese share with burial in St John's cemetery.

Wm. Thomas Mullen Washington Daviess Count Mullen Whitfield Martin Patri Lucy Doyle) Mullen Bridget Madden Muller St. Simon's Church Holy Name Society of Altar Society Allen Rand Dren William Margie Jean Acis Maurice Ha Lee Betty Bobby Loogootee Eri Nolen Marion Arvin Ra Mulen Nak Mr Mullens Brese Ed Keller Hate

Hospital Notes on Major Operations Today

Mis Katherine Lett Route 4 underwent a major operation today at hospital. Mrs Sturgill Odor Route 2 underwent a major operation this morning.

Katherine Lett Sturgill Odor

Democratic banquet set for Thursday in Davie County

A Democratic banquet for Davie County is planned for next Thursday night at St Mary's Auditorium. Two star officers will attend. precinct committeemen, vice committeemen, all city township and county candidates, and others in the party's welfare are invited. Tickets from Paul Smiley Mrs E E Killion or William B Yeager. Dick Heller will speak.

Daviess County St. Mary’s Auditorium Paul G. Smiley Ie Smiley E. E. Killion William B. Yeager Dick Heller Democratic Party

Wrestling With Weeds Hits Potatoes In Evansville

Evansville promoter Francis Stagg, eager to weed a garden, pulls up a straight row of potato sprouts by mistake. He explains the error with a shrug and an odd tale of learning from the mishap in his Washington and Thorne avenue project.

Evansville Ind Francis Stagg Stagg Washington and Thome Avenues

Madden’s Hurt In Friday Night Car Mishap Near Lyons

A near-old auto accident occurred Friday near Lyons in Greenie county. The driver, identified as Madden of Lyons, was injured after his car left the pavement and struck the roadway median following a visit, with Mrs Madden and Pearl White among those mentioned in initial reports.

Maddens Stabelftied Lyons Greenie County Fadden Ideal City Light Plant Madden iPearl White

Bandit Identified as Chicago Gangster

A Chicago gangster bandit was identified in Dallas in June with authorities stating connections to the case. Police provided details linking the suspect to prior incidents as investigators pursued further leads.

Bandit Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

FA Latene CO. Health Council Democrat Arnold J N Ill Sen. Copeland Junior Legion B. C. Pinnick Daving Co Veale Bernie Mangin New Haven U. S Davin E. Spaulding Maud Pickett Kentucky Br M Stewart Stewart Aget Daviess Graham Track Champion King King China Shanghai Sane Internationa Cereal Story WM. T. Mullen Dallas
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