Meredith heirs seek transfer to supreme court in million dollar estate case
The case, involving more than 100 persons and a four million dollar estate, progressed from lower court to appellate review. The Meredith branch of heirs asks to move from the appellate to the supreme court after the denial of a new hearing. The supreme court’s decision remains pending.
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Washington
Hastings
Rogers
Noaslinte
Meredith
Supreme Court
Summer grocery ads highlight cool treats and low prices
Advertisements in the Democrat showcase Hopewell Creamery Tip Top at 24c per lb and sugar at 1.22 for 26 lb. A & P offers 10 bars P G laundry soap for 29c, while meat deals include sugar cured baton at 19c per lb and veal loaf nearby. Meadow Gold ice cream runs a hot day campaign with eye catching copy.
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Democrat
Meat Department
The
Meadow Gold
Scout Camp Visit Described Amid Humble Rescue Tale
The report notes a modest account of a rescue effort and details the Boy Scout camp, inviting observers to witness the scouts at work. Sparse context mentions Atlantic seaboard areas and Phoenix, with references to June of a year and Mercury readings, suggesting a broad national weather or event backdrop from the era.
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Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Phoenix
Mercury
Al Capone era, Jed S hunted in Chicago, 1930s
In Chicago on June 19 authorities and papers report on Al Capone’s gang as news breaks that Capone is moving toward Leavenworth. U S district attorney George E Q Johnson returned after President Hoover’s congratulatory message and investigators are cited.
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Jed- S
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Capone
Wace al
Leavenworth
U.S
George E. Q. Johnson
Hoover
Investi
Henson Fined $11 For Driving Without License
Leo Henson of Washington was fined $11 by Mayor John W. McCarty after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle without a license. He had never applied for a license and allegedly obtained a license plate at a local garage. He was ordered to secure a license immediately or face arrest again.
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Leo Henson
Washington
John W. McCarty
Auto Mobile
Keg
Eiare Ames
Henson
Local Youth Fined for Assault in Peace Justice Case
Harold Bledsoe, a local youth, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery before Justice of the Peace J. F. yesterday morning. He was fined $2.60 plus costs after striking another youth who wore glasses. the blow shattered the glasses but no injury to the eye occurred.
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Harold Bledsoe
J. F. of Justice of Peace
Young
Bledsee
Mischief and Mayhem in a Summer City Street
A garbled account describes a hot day on N E Third Street with a mobile sighting of a snapping creature on a running board and scattered chatter about Girl Scouts and a lizard tale. It mentions corn, butter, and a parade of cars toward swimming resorts amid heat and shade.
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Ertig
R Sutemobile
N. E. Hird Street
Commemoration Stamp Marks Red Cross Anniversary 1981
A 1981 stamp issue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Red Cross. The notice highlights the significance of the milestone and the centennial-like framing of the Red Cross's early efforts.
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American Red Cross
Death notice for Willis H Godwin at his son's home
Willis H Godwin 76 died at his son's home on Grand Avenue at 10:20 am after a three year illness. Born March 22, 1856 in Knox County, he lived in Davis and Knox counties, served as Bicknell city clerk, survived by widow Martha Wise Godwin and two children. Funeral at Veale Creek church with burial in nearby cemetery, James A. Gill in charge.
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Willis H
Gogwin
Grand Avenue
George H.E Dwin
Knox County
Wm. H
Mary (Jones) Godwin
Views
Daviess
Knox
Nadia Mackey
Bickmell
Laura Wilson
Ilinois
Nannie Delay
Florence Viehe
Godwin
First Christian Church of
Fish Fry Plans Near Complete By County Association
Plans are nearly complete for the second annual fish fry by the Daviess County Fish Game and Forest Protective Association. The event, Friday evening next week at about 7 30 on the east fork of White River, will feature short talks, storytelling, and music by the Bennet string band. Menu includes fresh catfish and drinks. attendance requires association membership. contact Elwood Williams for details.
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Daviess County Fish Game and Forest Protective Association
White River
Bennet String Band
Association
Eee
Elwood Williams
Washington Fords at Wheatland Sunday in baseball clash
The Washington Fords travel to Wheatland Sunday for a baseball game. The lineup is expected to include Bordinet Yeager Miles and Thombleson, formerly of the Greys. Cents Miles and aidmine will form the Ford battery for the contest against Knox county.
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Washington Fords
Wheatland
Knox County
Bordinet, Yeager
Miles and
Thombleson
Carpenter Hurt in Fall at Plant
Wendi Grannan a carpenter at the electric plant slipped between joists while installing a new floor. He suffered a minor cut to a leg and painful bruises and a cat bite on the leg required medical attention.
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Wendi” Grannan
Death of Frank Hembree Follows Sudden Hemorrhage
Frank A. Hembree, 55, longtime Washington barber and lifelong resident, died Thursday night from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born July 12, 1876 in Pike, he moved to Daviess County as a youth, never married, and had retired from barber work due to heart trouble. He was found by a relative after collapsing on his front porch following a brief illness and was pronounced dead by the attending physician.
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Mr. Hembree
Henry Krup
Hembree
Pike Comunty
Richard
Martha (Risley) Hembree
Daviess County
Piverkon
oHemt
Mont
Bridge Collapse Kills Five. River Rescue Underway
In Carthage, a highway bridge under construction over Calley Park river broke loose and fell 35 feet into the water. About 15 workers were on the span. five men were initially reported dead while others were severely injured. Ambulances and physicians rushed to the scene as rescue efforts continued amid wet cement and tangled girders. Two bodies were recovered within minutes, with additional survivors unaccounted for.
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Teen
Jung
Calley Park
Here
Ceme
Asete
Nao Ceru'h
Hoger
Mad Dog Scare Quelled by Police Shot
Police and a captain quieted a mad dog scare on Downey Avenue after a large Airedale rushed a woman and a child and entered a neighbor’s home. Officers found the animal in a yard and ended its spree with a shotgun charge.
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Ihlice
Downey Avonue
West End
Cox
Clark
Hikers Slug Rob Man Burn His Car Near Indianapolis
John T. Currey of Franklin was beaten unconscious by two hitchhikers who robbed him of 105 dollars and set his car on fire. The burning vehicle was found by deputies. Currey later reached a farmhouse to call the sheriff. He said the pair picked him up south of the city at 10 p.m. Tuesday. the car was found at 11 p.m. and Currey was carried from the farmhouse at 2:30 a.m.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John T. Currey
Franklin
Currey
New pavement opens traffic on State street link
The new pavement connecting State street with State Road 50 east of Washington is opened to traffic. Contractor Frank T. Cosby completed the paving, providing motorists with an additional ready route into the city by a paved highway.
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State Street
Washington
Frank T. Cosby
Local Notable John Holliday Shows News of Improvement
Reports from the attending physician today indicate John Holliday, a prominent local figure idle for several weeks, has begun to show improvement in his condition.
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John ¥. Holliday
Heat wave to keep Indiana temp high on June day
Indianapolis reports heat records likely to be broken as temperatures rose from 72 at 6 am to 86 by 8 am. Officials warn mercury may stay above 90, with cooler weather not expected until Saturday night. Weather Bureau notes widespread heat across central states and minimal rain. A separate blizzard hits Churchill, Hudson Bay area, bringing heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Great Lakes
Arizona
John H. Armington
Weather, Bureau Reported
Chicago
Churchill
Hudson Bay
United States Weather Bureau
Betty Slimp Graduates Withrow High School Cincinnati
Betty Slimp daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver F Slimp graduates this year from Withrow High School in Cincinnati. She ranked eighth in a class of four hundred and carried two extra studies during the year. Miss Slimp was editor in chief of the Tower News.
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Betty
Oliver F. Slimp
Washington
Withrow High School
Cincinnati
Miss Slimp
Tower-News
Ruling on Meat Ordinances Declares Invalid State Rule
Indianapolis June 13 Attorney General James M Ogden ruled that city ordinances banning meat sales without federal inspection are invalid. Cities may require meats sold within their limits to meet federal standards.
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Indianapolis
James M. Ogten
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