Petersburg Man Faces Trial For Drunk Driving
Boger 45 of Petersburg was arrested by the city police after being followed in his car for some distance. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment in city court. Trial date set for June 8. Bond posted 260 dollars. Mayor's office reports another defendant William Riester charged with drunk driving. trial set for July 10, at liberty on bond.
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Ko Boger
RED 1
Pet S
City Pot
Boger
City Conart
William G. Riester
Casualty list for World War II from Daviess county
The Democrat publishes a semi official casualty tally from Daviess county listing killed in action and died in service from local names. Included are ages towns and parent names with several notes on incomplete or doubtful entries and a request for corrections or additions to continue the list through the coming weeks.
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Democrat
Daviess County
The
Focal
Red Cross
Bbsac Rconsarepaan
James Ernest “Buster” Brown
Elnora
James Brown
Millard Davis
Washington
Rosa Mellin
James Nelson Fitzgerald
Washington Rfc
Owen, Fitzgerald of
Veale
Lowell Keith Gray
Roy H. Gray
RFD
Max Joseph Jones
Montgomery
W. L. Jones
Rex Mumaw
Odon
Russell Wadsworth
James Eugene Raymann
Edward W. Raymann
Thomas Oliver Rooney
Plainville
Carrie Rodney Irwin
Bicknell
Charles Orval Strange
Monte Strange
Maurice Edward Stringer
West van Trees
Stella Stringer Wilson
Sea
John Aloysius
Jack” Summers
Cosby Street
William A. Summers
Daniel Leo Vollmer
West Main
Carl Vollmer
Miles Westhafer
William Westhafer
Indianapolis
Arnold R. Alcester
Stanley Edward Baldwin
S. E. 12Th Street
Lydia Baldwin
John Paul Buchannan
Herbert J. Buchanan
England
Max Crecelius
O. S. Crecelius
F Street
Burma
Willis Read Davis
N. E. First Street
Arthur Davis
California
Wilbur Ennis
South Washington
Virginia Gross Ennis
South Pacific
Jack Hodges
Camgel, Til
Dave Hodges
Ernest Kane
Merchant Marine
New York City
Charles
Joe” Lashley
Chas. Lashley, Sr
Hawaii
Japa
Gomery
Harvey Nolley
All Kiwanis Night Staged by Local Club
The local Kiwanis club staged a night with a program in charge by members who gave talks on club history activities and featured addresses on character, fellowship, conventions, emblems, Canada, and a letter from Cadet Ballard, read by officers, with attendees Cadet Jack Hagel and Lt. Luder present.
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Fitet
Mista
Royal _Alligon
Man In Kiwanis
Ralph I. Burris
Flavian E. Myers
Kiwanis
Dr. L. M. Weseking
Ted Dobbyn
Canada
Americans press Cherbourg as great naval battle rages
In a sweeping World War II report, U.S. forces push toward Cherbourg amid a carrier battle off the Marianas and Philippines actions. Admiral Nimitz cites a major victory with 14 Japanese ships sunk or damaged, while Saipan air battles yield 343 enemy planes down to 21 American losses.
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Imperial Japanese Navy
Cherbourg
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Ward
Maranas Islands
Philippines
United States
Fic
Chester W. Nimitz
Nimitz
Formosa
Luzon
Saipan Island
Omar Bradley
Nere
Italy
French
Finland
Father Marchino Named by Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Joseph E. Ritter of Indiana appointed Rev. Raymond Marchino, pastor of St. Marys Church, as the chaplain of the local R of C lodge. The vacancy followed Rev. Paul Gootee’s transfer to Bedford.
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Joseph E. Ritter
Shop
Indiana
Raymond Marchino
St. Mary's Church
R. of C.lodge
Marchino
Paul Gootee
Bedford
Foreman Funeral Services Held for Mrs Malis Foreman
Funeral services for Mrs Malis Foreman were conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Gill Funeral Chapel with Rev. M. M. Prater presiding. Burial followed in Bicknell cemetery. Pallbearers included Morris Ragains George Hornback James Ragains James Mills Robert Seneff and Pete Fowler.
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Malis- Ce Foreman
Gill Funeral
M. M. Prater
Bicknell
Morris Ragains
George Hornback
James Ragains
James Mills
Robert Seneff
Pete Fowler
Mrs Tisdale Summoned in Pike County Obituary
Mrs Matel Tisdale 58 died at 10 a m of a sudden heart attack. Born in Pike county she was daughter of George and Sally Richardson. Survived by daughters Beva Leek Eldorado Illinois Wilma Corn Winslow and George McQueen Winslow. Also two grandchildren and siblings Mrs Cammie Smith Roscoe Scott Garth Richardson. Body at Harris Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
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Petersburg
Ind
Matel Tisdale
Pike County
Daugher George and
Sally (Collins) Hardson
Theso
Beva Leek
Eldorado
Ilinois
Wilma Corn
Winslow
George McQueen
Cammie Smith
Roscoe
Scott
Garth Richardson
Harris
Heart Attack Proves Fatal in Petersburg Indiana
Joseph Smith, 42, single, died early morning at his home from a heart attack. Born July 15, 1901, he was son of John and Dolly Smith. Survived by brothers John Smith and Fannie Smith of Francisco and Mrs. William Whitehead of Princeton. Services set for Friday at 10 a.m. at Jersor Chapel with Rev. Weir ating. burial in Chapel Cemetery. Funeral Home in charge.
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Petersburg
Ind
Josph Smith
John
Dolly (Wolven) Smith
John Smith
Fannie Smith
Francisco
William Whitehead
Princeton
Jersor Chapel
Weirating
Petersburg child dies of pneumonia tragedy in Petersburg
Petersburg Ind June 22 Donnie Joe Hardwick seven months old son of Dale Hardwick and Helen DeWeese died this day at 8 after a brief illness. funeral 10 at Bags Funeral Home with Rev. Itty officiating and burial in Walnut Hills cemetery.
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Petersburg
Ind
Donnie Joe Hardwick
Dale Hardwick
Helen DeWeese
Homie
Rev
Itty
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Pre-June Wedding Shown In New York Window
A novelty scene captures a satin bride and a Navy officer in a window display on a New York avenue, hinting at an upcoming wedding. The staged moment uses city life as a backdrop, reflecting mid century urban whimsy and public display.
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York
New
Robert Tharp in Big Fight
Robert Tharp, Marine, son of Mr and Mrs Tharp of 205 Harned Avenue, writes from aboard a transport dated June 5 about the Mariana campaign after Tarawa. He describes the tough island target, close naval support, and resolve to fight for what they earn, noting the army stands by and the fleet feels invincible.
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Robert C. Tharp
Marines
Ga Tharp
Harned Avenue
Marianas
Tarawa
Ajar Hospital Notes From Loogootee Yesterday
In Loogootee yesterday, hospital notes mention Rufus and Herman Wy as related to operations or events. The fragmented text records a medical context with limited readable details and names.
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Ajar
Herman Wyaw Ly
Loogootee
Rufus
Areneh
Roosevelt to announce soon on fourth term choice
Governor Ellis Arnall of Georgia predicted at the White House that President Roosevelt will accept the Democratic nomination for a fourth term after the Republican convention. Arnall said a public referendum would show party and national confidence in his decision, with Henry Wallace as running mate.
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Washington
INS
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Roosevelt
White House
Arnall
Henry Wallace
Ex Loogootee Resident Mary Norris Dies
Ex Loogootee resident Mary Norris aged 77 died at noon Wednesday in Indianapolis. Widow of John Norris she was born Mary Brothers and was mother of six daughters with all her children deceased. The family moved to Indianapolis 25 years ago where her husband was killed 18 years ago by a streetcar. Funeral Saturday at St. Patrick's Church Indianapolis with burial in Holy Cemetery. Surviving cousins and nieces reside in Leanton and Loogootee.
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Mary Norris
Loogootee
Indianapolis
John Norris
Mary Brothers
Hugbard
Frank
Enoch Norris
Roosevelt Signs G I Bill of Rights
President Roosevelt signed a comprehensive G I Bill of Rights offering education, unemployment compensation, job funding aid, and government guaranteed loans for homes and small businesses to more than 10 million World War II veterans. The program, funded by the government, is estimated to cost over six billion dollars and includes hospitalization as needed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gron
Beong
Polish Leader to Be Removed Amid Polish Shake-Up
Washington reports claim a Polish government shake-up in London opens path to restoring Soviet Polish relations. General Ramnierz Sosakoiwski is removed from presidency designation though remains army chief of staff. Moscow had favored Kowski as potential president. />
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Washington
INS
State Department
London
Ramnierz Sosakoiwski
Kowski
Moscow
Poa
Palette invention credited to Sir David Brewster in 1817
In 1817 Sir David Brewster is credited with inventing the color palette, marking a milestone in art and optics history. Brewster, a renowned scientist and inventor, developed a method for organizing pigments that influenced later painting practices.
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Sir David Brewster
Congress recess to begin Friday in bid for equal voice
Washington June 22 Republican senate and house leaders will be given equal voice with the chiefs to call Congress back into session if necessary, said Democratic Speaker Alban Bark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Senate
House
Congress
Alban Bark
Women Inland Harbor Crew At Bandon Soundings
In Bandon Oregon six young women served on a harbor survey crew aboard the Kalama when the U S engineers conducted soundings. The article notes the women felt thoroughly capable and formed an unusual technical team on the harbor project.
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Bandon
Ore
INS
U. S
Bandon Harbor
Shoals Bank Joins Federal Reserve System
Shoals Bank becomes member of the Federal Reserve System under the St Louis district. Chartered in 1887 it reports capital of 25000 dollars and total resources of 622067 dollars. Officers listed include Charles W Slates president John L Sherrick vice president and Arthur M Motle assistant cashier. This adds Martin County Bank to 467 member banks, representing over 70 percent of net deposits in the eighth district, and marks the tenth state bank in 1944 to join this year after seven joined in 1943.
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County—Bank
Feneral Reserve Bank
Charles W. Slates
John L. ‘Sherrick
N Cos
Arthur M . Motle
Martin County Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Aring
Mrs M Gillem Dies in Pike at 73 in Petersburg
Lucy Gates McGillem aged 73 died at her Petersburg route home at 1 50 am. She was daughter of William and Mary Beck McGillem and widow of Squire Steele and Ryan McGillem. Survived by son William Steele, daughter Mrs Loveless of Petersburg, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and half-brother Henry Hill of St Louis. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church officiated by Rev Clare Rumble. Burial in Martins Cemetery. Friends may call.
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Petersburg
Ind
Lucy Gates McGillem
William and
Mary
Beck) McGillem
Squire Steele
Ryan McGillem
William Steele
Nes. Loveless
Henryl Hill
St. Louis
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
Clare
Martin Cemetery
Coal rationing possible next year warned by Ickes
Fuel administrator Harold L. Ickes warned Congress reduced funds may force coal rationing next winter. The national threat followed reductions in his office funding as the nation faced fuel shortages.
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Washington
INS
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Rae Aon
Brothers Meet in Italy as Two Wilsons Reunite
In Italy, M Sgt Jesse K Wilson reported to his parents that his brother Pvt Hubert Wilson, recently moved from Kearns Utah to overseas duty, visited his tent for the first time in three years. The families also note Robert Murray in Wheatland and Sgt Gerald Cole in Corsica meeting relatives, with details on service addresses and relations.
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J. B Wilson
R. R
Washington
Jesse K. Wilson
Italy
Pvt
Hubert Wilson
Kearns
Utah
Gerald Cole
Air Corps
Corsica
Cpl
Melvin Apple
Paoli
Ind
Signal Corps
Sgt. Cole
Lillian Cole
Thomas Cole
Pvt Donald E Dyer Listed With New Army Address
The notice states Private Donald E Dyer now at 358411-0-3 Co. D 223rd I T T Camp Blanding Florida. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Dyer of Glendale and grandson of Mrs George Hackler of El Nora.
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Donald E. Dyer
Donald E Dyer
Co. D
I. T. T. Camp Blanding
Florida
Ellis Dyer
Glendale
George Hackler
Elnora
Billie Mack Sparks Announces New Address
Billie Mack Sparks moves to 13200 8 N TC Great Lakes Illinois. The notice lists the new address for Billie Mack Sparks A. & Co. and references Illinois location details.
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Billie Mack Sparks
Cpl H A Weathers Listed at Camp Breckenridge Ky
The record notes Cpl H A Weathers service details with address at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky and unit Co C Pred TD Bn. The entry includes service number 35728967 and references to Harry A Deen as a related name in the same context.
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Harry A. Deenen
H. A. Weathers
Co. C
Camp Breckenridge, Ky
James R. Caress Address at Kearns Utah
Sgt James R Caress listed with a service address 6911545 Sec I Bks 1724 3703 AAF Ord 2 Kearns Utah indicating assignment or record location for the serviceman.
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James R. Caress
Bks
AAF
Kearns Utah
Carl A Spalding New Address Notice
Carl A Spalding changes address to APO 5426 Postmaster New York New York sending number 38149791 to new unit at T 5. Public notice records update of mailing details for military post office may affect correspondence and official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Spalding
New York
N. Y
Buckley Field Address for Fgt John B Ca res E
An address line lists Fgt John B Ca res E at 417 Sec M 3702 D, AAF Base Unit Buckley Field, Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Cares. E
Buckley Field
Denver
Colorado
Pvt. Russell P. Hamm Serves At Fort Knox Kentucky
Pvt. Russell P. Hamm husband of Mrs. Ruth A. Hamm of 700 West Walnut street is serving in the armored and communication department at Fort Knox Kentucky currently mastering the mysteries of his duty and responsibilities in the post.
New Address for Pvt Hols Apple in Maryland Unit
Private Charles Hols Apple now listed at 35812230 Co B 11th Brigade 3rd Regiment AGFRD 1 Fort George G Mead Maryland in a revised address record.
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Pvt
Charles Holsapple
Co. B
11Th Br
AGFRD
Fort George G. Mead
Maryland
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Loughboys
France
Americntan
International Soundphoto
Ferdinand Victor Delacroix
Toney
Father Marchino
Foreman
Mrs. Tisdale
Bike County
Robert Tharp
Wenn
G. I
Fedal Reserve
System of
M’gillem
Pike
OUR
Robert M. Murray
Murlin’ Murray
Wheatland
Robert
Care Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
John E. Caress
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