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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
2
The U S Open golf championship at Iernese Country Club in Toledo, Ohio, July 2-4, culminates with an attractive man taking interest in the cup. Helen Henning of Toledo admires the trophy as it was recently polished. Bobby Jones had owned the cup but no longer desires it.
Ben C. Sahm, a former Washington man and Okeene Oklahoma drug store owner, announces a cash basis operation citing onerous taxes and many charitable demands. He lists numerous taxes and requests for donations as crippling factors and ends with a grim remark about what comes next.
Fragmentary ad copy notes price friendly summer frocks and suggestions to make a summery wardrobe affordably. The readable portion references low-cost garments and general shopping guidance.
Albany reports the four hundred million state office building is said to have sunk about nine inches since construction due to settling. The note cites it leaning since build, with the structure's alleged sinking totaling 80 representing a major shift over years. Blood Wedding in Memphis Ties Together After Jail Backdrop. Kathryn Wall and James O Dunlap wed behind Shelby County jail as he serves a five month sentence.
A man named F no perishes in a small monoplane accident at a field close to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Keelsing, who survive him.
Winslow to host a Southwestern Indiana commercial clubs gathering with about 300 expected. The agenda centers on Brarfsville coal weighing and regional weigh fees cited as a tariff against guided truckers. Representatives from merchants and chambers of commerce in Tri-State cities will attend. Owensboro is mentioned as involved.
Martinsville Indiana June 23 a two mile driveway through the Fisheries connecting with state road 37 near the Deatline farm was opened Sunday. Many people used the drive to enter Fisheries grounds and view the traffic. Signs are painted in gold and attract highway travelers.
Michigan City June 23 1932 the 1932 Indiana motor vehicle license plates will use a green and white color scheme with white lettering on a white background. The plates are being manufactured at the state prison and thousands have already been turned out.
Herman B. Seglés, 21, of Evaneville files suit in St for court seeking 2000 damages against Carles Stinchfield and West Site Realty Company. He alleges injuries from an accident in which a horse driven by the defendants’ employees knocked him down while he was riding. The complaint cites a date about ten years prior.
Funeral services for Herman Breitfield 58 longtime superintendent of the Louisville Institute for the Blind were held in Seymour after his death Friday afternoon at his home in Louisville. Burial was at Viliee cemetery. He was a prominent figure in the community.
F P McLaughlin auditor for the American Red Cross spent yesterday in Washington closing Daviess county drought relief records and presenting bills at national headquarters. He praised local cooperation and noted drought relief programs will be closed by June 30 after completing records in Paoli and Shoals.
At a Lake George tourist camp, 36 year old Mrs. Leon Bearce killed her three children, saying fear of separation and her husband’s claim she was crazy drove the act. George and Joyce, 10 month twins, were found dead. Dena, 4, led investigators to the scene after crying mother did it. Mrs. Bearce confessed and said she would have killed herself if the knife were sharper. She is jailed in Warren county.
Mrs. William Boling returns from a few days visit in Independence Kansas with friends and relatives. Mrs. Pearl England and Miss Blanche Sheetz Geneva Bla grave and Bernice Sheetz spend Wednesday in Terre Haute. Mrs. F J Fressley visits in Bicknell Thursday afternoon.
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