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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1946

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Former resident dies in New Albany after lengthy illness

Earl Jackson age 40 a former Albany resident died in a New Albany hospital after a ten day illness. He owned a plumbing shop in Albany and is survived by his wife and four children Margaret Alice Dorothy William and Sue his mother Mrs Kellams and a brother Leo Jackson. Funeral services will be held Friday morning in New Albany.

Earl Jackson Reason Jackson Blue Hole Jackson Albany Margaret Alice Dorothy William Sue Kellams Johnny Kellame Indi Leo Jackson New

Kiwanis Entertained by Choral Group at Grannan's Cafe

The Washington Kiwanis enjoyed a musical program last night at Grannan's Colonial cafe. The Choral Group of Peterburg, with 14 singers, performed under the direction of Ballard Wallace. Hershel Greene, a local violinist, played selections, while Hosea Bell, former assistant prince of Bloomfield high, was noted in attendance.

Washington Kiwanis Grannan Colonial Cafe Peterburg Hershel Greene Ballard Wallace Hoseall Prince Bloomfield Foces Ld

Three Fined by Justice of Peace in Petersburg

Swain of Petersburg was fined $10 and costs by Justice Ernest L. Raney for a gravel wall at the dead end of Front Street that caused the fatal injuries to Robert E. Haag of 707 Southeast Becond Street. Haag’s companion Dale Bray was fined $5 and costs on a reckless driving charge. Bray also faced a $1 fine on costs for a disorderly conduct offense.

Former New Albany Resident Dies in New Albany

Word arrived that John Jackson of New Albany died at his home. He was a son of a longtime New Albany resident and survived by his wife five children his mother and one other relative. Funeral services are set for 9 30 in the morning (DLST) in New Albany.

Jackson New Albany g@way John Jackson Will

Obituary: Mrs Ella Padgett Cavanaugh Dies in Montgomery

Mrs Ella Padgett Cavanaugh aged 4? of Montgomery died suddenly at her home yesterday after ailing for eight years. Widow of the late Thomas M. Cavanaugh she was connected to John and Bridget Gainor and resided in Barr township on April 5, 1962. She belonged to St. Peter's church and the Altar Society. Survivors include sisters Mrs Kate Keller and Mrs Nora Sin of Noblesville Indiana, six brothers including Michael Gainor, and one niece.

Ella Padgett Cavanaugh Montgomery Cavanaugh Poe Thomas M. Cavanaugh John Bridget Gainor Nora Sin Noblesville, Ind Michael Gainor Str

Bowles Attacks Price Control Bills Amid Inflation Crisis

Senate and House conferees near an initial vote on price control extensions as Bowles warns the nation faces its greatest inflation crisis. Taft signals possible first vote while Bowles and Schwellenbach warn that weakening controls could trigger strikes and shortages. Bowles aims to remove amendments that would end controls on meat dairy and poultry and highlights several risky proposals.

Istration Bowles House Senate Sen Taft Ohio Schwellenbach Wherry

Washington Reacts To Russian Proposal On Atomic Bombs

Congressional reaction stems from a Russian proposal to halt atomic bomb production and seek UN support. Taft signals early votes on price control while Senate aims to confirm Fred M. Vinson as chief justice. O'Toole pushes postmaster action over Louis Conn fight fraud claim. State Dept probes lendlease shipments to Argentina amid new trade talks. Two million dollars of gold seized by Germany to Hungary under a Washington deal.Veterans' education aid and college enrollment forecasts discussed by Dr Frances Brown.

United States Washington Congress OPA Ohio Abe Eit Rep Andrews House Sengate Sen. Taft Senate Fred M. Vingon Sen. Moore Okla Donald L. O'Toole N. Y Postmaster General Mike Jacobs O’toole Jacobs Joe Louis Billy Conn State Department Soviet Union Argentina Department Germany Hungary Nagy Frances Brown Veterans Education Adviser

Debt Payment Solemn High Mass at St Marys Church

A ceremonial debt payment is observed as the church mortgage is burned by trustees Gutsch Kaesler Kramer and others. The Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving will be held at St Marys Church at 10 30 with Rev Raymond Marchino as Celebrant and Monsignor Becher delivering the sermon. Music by the St Marys senior choir directed by Marie Dosch and a reception follows.

Francis R. Allega Paul M. Stone James William E. Bassler John A. Becher R. D Sacred Heart Church Vincennes St. Mary's Marie C. Dosch St. “Mary's Laurence Gutsch Francis M. al Raymond Marchino St. Mary’s Church God Bless F Smith Elizabeth Kirsch Zelda Kramer Helen Wonder Margaret Collans Francis Butler James Fitzpatrick Joan Wilson Mary A. Turnbaugh Kay Smith Emma Jo Schuetz Ann Mandabach Miriam Lenzini Lucille James Rita Summers Andrew Schuetz Carolyn Hunter Joey Haag Patty Ferguson Shirley Walter Bobby Durnill Dolores Wilton James Templin Larry Raymann Dona June Gutsch Margaret Rowland Mary Emma James Betty Kassler Loretta Clauss Alma Wichman Patty Sum Mary Sum Madona Metheny Annalee Mullen Laverne ‘Mattingly Moni Mattingly Pearl Gutsch Vir Sahm Mary Kramer Rita Kr Mary Smith Agnes Harter Catherine K Alma Kirsh Virginia Wimmenauer Ruthson Marie Dosch Agnes Roell Rovonna Roeli

Yesterday's Weather Report Snapshot

Yesterday recorded a high of 83 degrees and a low of 70 with the previous night’s low at 7 of unspecified units. The brief indicates a warm day with a notably low last night critique.

Bicycle crash injures two girls near Troy Road junction

Miss Betty Lou Bogard aged 12 and her companion Betty Sue Lewis fell into a six foot ditch at the junction of Troy Road with the highway to South Washington. Bogard was admitted to the local hospital for treatment.

Scorece Oates Oe Betty Lou Bogard Troy South Washington

Discharges Recorded for Walter R Brown and Paul W Chapman

Walter R Brown discharged from the U S Army and Paul W Chapman discharged from the U S Navy as shown in the official discharge records. Both individuals are listed with their service branches and discharge status.

Walter R. Brown U. S. Army Paul W. Chapman U. 8. Navy

Indiana has the most stable farm income in the nation

Purdue University experts cite Indiana's steady cash income from crops and livestock from 1943 to 1945. Total state farm cash income rose from 674.4 million in 1943 to 707.98 million in 1945, driven by livestock sales and crops. hogs repeatedly topped income, with dairy, eggs, poultry, and varied field crops contributing significant sums.

Purdue University Bureau of Agricultural Economics Indiana Purdue

Divorce Granted in Pike Circuit Court June 19 1946

Dora Ellen Johnson awarded divorce from Alvin Johnson in Pike Circuit Court on June 19 1946. Johnson granted custody of two children. Defendant ordered to pay 40 dollars per month for child support.

Pike Circuit Court Dora Ellen Johnson Alvin Johnson

Evansville Banker Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Sterling Perry, 52, vice president of National City Bank at Evansville, pleaded guilty in Indianapolis to embezzling 143000 dollars. Judge Baltzell referred the case to probation for a report due before July 1. FBI said Perry used the funds to speculate in oil properties and gamble on horse races. He had previously confessed the embezzlement.

Indianapolis Ind Sterling Perry National City Bank Evansville Robert CC. Baltzell Federal Bureau of Investigation Perry

Democrats Seek Senate Candidate Amid Bonus Debate

The Democratic platform committee works while party leaders search for a senatorial candidate. A soldier bonus plank likely proposes 100 dollars per service member at a cost of about 40 million. Governor Ralph F Gates says the bonus is a federal matter and not in the GOP platform.

Indianapolis Ind Democratic Platform Advisory Committee Ralph F. Gates United States State Alcoholic Beverage Commission State Superintendent of Public Instruction Henry F. Schricker M. Clifford Townsend Walter Myers Indiana Ers Che

Hoover Reports On South American Food Mission To Truman

Herbert Hoover briefed President Truman on the South American food mission, receiving high praise for famine relief work. White House secretary Ross said Hoover achieved a larger tonnage of food release than anticipated and plans a four day continuation of the report.

Hoover Washington INS Herbert Hoover Truman White House Charlies G. Ross South America Clayton Batt

Jr. Tball Tonight Postponed by Wet Grounds

Notice announces that tonight's junior baseball game is postponed due to wet grounds. The scheduled teams will play tomorrow night, with a make up set for the previously planned date.

Victim Aiita June Cline Dies In Local Crash

Miss Aiita June Cline aged 17 died at 10 25 p m after a crash on Front and Walnut streets. The Petersburg driver Raymond Swain was in the car. Cline suffered a broken leg facial cuts and serious body lacerations. Survived by parents Russell and Ruth Cline and several siblings. Funeral Sunday at Burr Oak church with burial at adjoining cemetery.

Aiita June Cline Raymond Swain Petersburg Front Walnut Streets Miss Cline Russell and Ruth Russell) Cline Montgomery Orwell Ind Daviess Co Carl Cannon Thomas Ferguson William Monty Bape Jo James Donetta Cline Marvin Cline Germany Burr Oak Gill Funeral Sert Ge Somes Aieter Cari Cannon McCormick Ave

Death Takes Aged Plainville Woman

Ida May Nowling of Plainville aged 73 died at 9 25 this morning at her home after nine years of ill health and a four month serious condition. Born August 29 1872 she married William Nowling and is survived by husband two children Charles Collinsville Illinois and Edgar Plainville seven granddaughters and two brothers. Services at Plainville Christian church Saturday afternoon with interment at Plainville cemetery. Friends may call after 9 00 am Friday.

Ida May Nowling Plainville Sylvester and Lucy (Broyles) Wilson William Nowling Edgar

June 30 Deadline for Vet Enlisting

Captain Joe C. Tyler of the army recruiting station announced that current benefits for World War II veterans re-enlisting in the regular army end on June 30. Family allowances vanish for enlistments after that date, but those who enlist before the deadline receive dependency benefits for the full term. Army Recruiting Office is on City Hall third floor.

Joe C. Tyler Army Recruiting Station Tyler Army Recruiting Office

Canteen workers listed for week nights

Thursday night workers include A. C. Graber Paul White Dick Grubb and Gus Grannon. Friday night workers are Mildred Read Marilyn Myers Sally Dick and Nancy Smead. Saturday night workers are Jean Ellis Nancy Weaver Bette Canary and Dixie Colbert. Sunday night workers are Richard Gill Glen McDermott Jerry Parker and Howard Belcher.

A. C. Graber Paul White Dick Grubb Gus ‘Grannon Mildred Read Marilyn Myers Sally Dick Nancy Smead Jean Ellis Nancy Weaver Bette Canary Dixie ‘Colbert Richard Gill Glen McDermott Jerry Parker Howard Belcher

New Hurdle in Draft Law Deadlock Emerges in House

Washington June 20. Rep. Dewey Short mo. raises a new hurdle to the teenage draft stalemate by seeking a fresh house conferee to replace the absent Rep. Andrews N Y. Short will challenge a proxy left by Andrews who left for Bikini atomic tests and predicts fellow conferees will back the move. He would ask Speaker Rayburn to appoint a new conferee for Andrews.

Washington INS Dewey Short Andrews N. Y Short Bikini Day House Rayburn

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