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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

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Man Believed To Be John Phelps Struck By Freight Near Burns City

A drifting tramp believed to be John Phelps, aged about 80 from Mansfeld, was killed near Burns City while walking along a freight track toward Bedford. He was found mangled in an embankment near the rail line at a deep fill, with death instantaneous. Mrs. Hannah of Elnora and others identified him as Thomas Hughes at times, but officials lean toward John Phelps as the victim, with a possible son Nathan in Mansfield area. Continued on Page Four.

Phelps Mansfeld Ukee & St. Paul Burnsity Odon John Swayzee Foren Burns City Charles Hannah Laughter Elnora Hannah Thomas Hughes Dan Kline Frank King Washington Bedford Huette Poindexter John Phelps Mansfiel Ind Eaglesville Gades Nathan Sfield Overton Chi Chicamelo H Hunter Walter Kenneth Chicago Hunter Brothers Sparta Ill John H. Waggoner Wangoner

Wheat prices take new tumbles today

Chicago June 20 wheat prices fell over three cents across all deliveries as the market opened with steady buying but declined through the day. A lack of support drove the decline, though heavy rains in western Canada had a minor effect on sentiment.

Chicago Board of Trade Canada Kenned Hunter Nesensohn Mohn Hunter Kenneth

Thirteen Men Sentenced In Terre Haute Case

Thirteen defendants found guilty of conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws were sentenced by Judge Robert C. Baltzell in Terre Haute Indiana. Sentences ranged from fines of 500 to 2009 dollars and prison terms from one day to 18 months for individuals including John Jensen Ray Fencannon Marion Bonacorsi and others. Roy Wright’s case was continued for consideration.

Terre Haute Ind Robert C. Baltzell John Jensen Vigo County Ray Fencannon Vigo Roy Wright Clinton Wright Baltzell Marion Bonacors John Carney Theodore Choleva William Choleva Thomas Crone Dominico Garino Frank Meharry Jensen Louis Blando John D. Sturm Dana Arthur Zamberlettti Jack Oakin

Changes Made In Pastors Of Four Churches

Local church assignments shift senior priests among St Patrick's Corning St Michaels Bogard Montgomery St Peters and St Josephs Bramble with three vacancies noted and July appointments anticipated. Also details a 1927 1929 library funds misappropriation inquiry involving trustee Waggoner and county library finances.

Joseph Kempf St. Patrick's Church Corning St. Mary-of-the-Woods Terre Haute Joseph V. Somes St. Michaels’ Church Bogard Township St. Peter's Catholic Church Montgomery Theodore Mattingly California Father Clement Hunger St. Joseph's Church Bramble Lanesville New Albany St. Patrick’s St. Michael’s St. Joseph's Sistant St. Level's St. Michael's St. Patrick's Loogootee Father Somes St. Peters

Bobbie Jones Wins Tourney In Hoylake

Bobbie Jones captured the British Open at Hoylake England with a 291 aggregate. Leo Diegel, a Pacific Golf Association champion, faded in the final round. Jones previously won Open titles in 1926 at Royal Lytham St Annes and in 1927 at St Andrews. He also holds the U S national open title.

United States

Plainville Aths Travel to Petersburg Clash with Merchants

The Plainville Athletics journey to Petersburg Sunday afternoon to clash with the Merchants. Nowling and Hemnbaugh will form the battery for Plainville while Woods and eee Will carry the burden.

Plainville Petersburg Nowling Hemnbaugh Woods Eee

Gunmen Take Man for Ride and Slay Him

Chicago reports gangland violence as Lorenzo Giuliano, longtime South Side alcohol gang chief, is murdered amid a major police campaign. Iron Man John Alcock reorganizes the force, moving hundreds from detective bureau to uniform duty.

Chicago Iron Man John Alcock Lorenzo Juliano South Side Chicago ‘Tribune Detective Bureau

Suspect Held For Slaying In Philadelphia

A 34 year old inmate from Creedmore Hospital was arrested in Philadelphia after a tainted letter traced his alleged crime. Investigators say the suspect was connected to a slaying via a letter sent to a man named Moszynski, with details matching the case.

Philadelphia Joseph Clarke Creedmore, N. Hospital Queens Condieland TM. Clarke Ada John Moszynski Joseph Moszynski

Choir Rehearsal at First Methodist Church Tonight

A choir from the First Methodist Church will rehearse this evening at 7 30 o clock. The session aims to prepare for upcoming services with member participation and church leadership noting the schedule.

First Method Church

Stribling vs VonPorat Fight Broadcast Tonight

Macon Georgia fighter W l Stribling meets Otto VonPorat in a ten round heavyweight bout in Chicago. The nine o’clock Washington time broadcast via National Broadcasting Company will feature Stribling at 191 pounds and VonPorat at 205. Stribling’s left hand was deemed ok by the boxing commission’s physician after a prior two day postponement for an injured hand.

W. L Young) Stribling Macon Otto VonPorat Chicago Washington National Broadcasting Company Stribling VonPorat Boxing Commission Okeh Strib

Harvard Freshmen Win Regatta Race

New London Conn June 20 Harvard's unbeaten Freshman crew beat Yale in the opening two mile regatta race. Leading from the start Harvard stroked its way to a decisive victory as the rivals struggled to keep pace.

New London Conn Harvard Yale

Capture Garage Thief in Martin County

Loogootee report: Roy Philips, 26, arrested by Sheriff Dustin at Shoals. He faced vacation court Monday before Judge M. 8ings and was sentenced to one to five years in the state reformatory for stealing three watches from the Johnson and Waggoner garage in Loogootee on December 21.

Loogootee Roy Philips Dustin Shoals M. 8Ings State Reformatory Johnson & Waggoner

Alma Horrall Undergoing Major Operation at County Hospital

Alma Horrall of 1612 North Street submits to a major operation at the county hospital this morning. The brief notice records a local hospital procedure involving the named individual.

Alma /Horrall North Street

Mrs James O Neill Hospital Patient

Mrs Jo O Neill from Loogootee RFD 4 underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital.

James O’neill Jo O'Neill Loogootee RFD The Daviess County Hospital

X Ray Pictures Taken Last Night

Thomas Gross a farmer living five miles north of Washington on State Road 67 was brought to Dr H C Wadsworth last night for X ray pictures. The William ambulance was called.

Thomas Gross Washington H. C. Wadsworth William

Denmark's flag oldest in the world in use since 1219

The Danish national flag is recognized as the oldest in continuous use, dating back to 1219. It remains a symbol of national identity and history, illustrating long-standing flag traditions.

Denmark

W C H S Alumni Banquet Honors Class of 1930

The annual St. Simon's alumni banquet in the W C H S auditorium honored the class of 1930 with royal blue and silver decorations. Twenty three graduates attended along with Alumni Association officers and guests of honor Reverends O HARE Ofer and Davis and Brother Norbert. A sunken garden centerpiece featured a pond and garden features with floral corsages and intricate table decor. Mrs. George Flagg led as host and a short musical program followed.

St. Simon's Alumni Association John T O’hare Paul Ofer William Davis Norbert George Flagg Fred Smith Mary Harris Lowell Farris

Howard Belcher Undergoes Major Operation At Hospital

Howard Belcher, a local young man, underwent a major operation at the hospital this morning.

Howard Belcher

Frank Osha in Serious Condition After Emergency Surgery

Frank Osha, a mine boss from Boonsville, was taken to Evansville hospital Thursday morning for an emergency appendix operation. His condition is very serious, and his wife and family are with him in Evansville.

Frank Osha Boonsville Evansville

Mrs Jessie Swan Returns to Home

Mrs Jessie Gwan of Washington RFD 2, who had been a patient in the hospital for several days, is able to return home today. Salvation Army notes Captain Ellis thanks Theta Tau sorority for a donation of 19 dollars and Tri sorority for 25 dollars.

Mrs. Jessie Swan Jessie Gwan Washington Salvation Army Ellis Theta Tau Sorority Tri Sorority

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Goode Meraman A. Nesensohn NEA Service Ilinois Dale Jackson Forrest O'Brine John Kenneth Hunter Sky Harbor Here Albert Hunter Walter Hunters Mheself Ous Library Fund Citizens Loan and Trust Li Board Waggoner Citizens Loan and Trust Company W. F. Axtell Library Board Citizens Loan and ‘Trust Company Waegetier Washington Township Bobbie Jones Atlanta New York Hospital For Insane Stribling-VonPorat Martin W.C.H.S St. Simons
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