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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

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Pilgrims Attend Pontifical Mass at Eucharistic Congress

Dublin on June 23 thousands of Catholic pilgrims filled St Marys pro cathedral for Pontifical Mass during the International Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Lauri was saluted by thousands at a mass meeting in Phoenix Park as lectures on the Eucharist drew crowds and some waited outside.

Dublin St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral University College Cardinal Lauri Phoenix Park St. Mary’s

Erwin Hurt in Auto Accident Near Monroe City

C M Erwin of Vincennes a former Washington resident a Union Depot ticket agent suffered a severe cut above his right eye when his car driven by Mrs Erwin skidded and hit a fence post between Monroe City and Winland about 730 pm today. They had two passengers Monroe Widdows and his wife who were shaken but unhurt. Erwin was treated at a Monroe City physician’s office and later released from Good Samaritan hospital. He remained in bed at noon Wednesday with the eye injury and Mrs Erwin also suffered bruises.

C. M. Erwin Vincennes Washington Union Depot Erwin Monroe City W Land Eee Erwin Monroe Good Samaritan Hospital

Purcell Funeral Planned Friday at Magaville Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Purcell who died Wednesday morning at the county hospital will be held Friday afternoon at 3 30 o clock at Magaville Methodist Church with Rev G G Peel officiating.

Maude Purcell County Hospital Magaville Methodist Church G. G. Peel

Shear Luck contest prompts clues and cutout puzzle

Readers are urged to cut out pieces forming a presidential caricature. Clues reference a governor candidate who campaigned on cheese and crackers with $12, a Bolivian farm colony promo, and oil-well shutdown fame. Twelve subjects will be printed. prizes awarded for accuracy and neatness.

Bolivia

Paris disarmament plan gains mixed international support

Italy's Foreign Minister Dino head communicated the plan to Mussolini who approved it outright. Mussolini outlined the speech Grandi later gave to the commission. Japan reserved judgment after a careful study, saying it had accepted the London treaty until 1986.

Geneva Atis Phyo Deleworld Jon Han Paris Italy Dino Head Benito Mussolini Duce Grandi Commission Tsuneo Matsh Aira Matsudhira Japan

Death comes after long illness of local farmer Taylor

After a long illness a well known farmer from a rural Indiana county, Mr. Taylor, died at his home near Fortville. He was born to M and Nancy Taylor and married Laura March 3 1872. The family had lived there for many years, with many friends and acquaintances mourning his passing. His widow and son Lawrence survive, and he had been active in the May church and local health aid efforts.

Roosevelt Inches Toward Victory at Democratic Convention

Chicago reports Franklin D. Roosevelt close to the Democratic nomination as party factions fight over platform details, especially a possible modification of the Volstead Act. Key figures include A E Smith and Tammany operatives, with Farley visiting Curry amid talk of breaking two thirds rule to secure the nomination.

Curry Roosevelt United Press

Mrs Phillips wins first prize in puzzle path contest

The Democrat's Puzzle Path contest awards three cash prizes. First prize of 5 to Mrs R F Phillips 102 W Walnut St, total solving 3840 in tie breaker. Second prize 3 to Mrs Arthur B Phillips 817 S E 3rd St with 3832 points. Third prize 2 to Ralph Eastman 815 S E 1st St with 3821 points. Other finalists were Mrs W G Kramer and Mrs William Smith. Inspect winning puzzle at The Democrat office.

R. F. Phillips W. Walnut St Arthur B. Phillips 3Rd Ralph Eastman S. E. 1St St W. G. Kramer Southeast First Street Willam Smit Northeast Fourth St Kramer Smith The Democrat

Hopewell Store Break-In Feared Cash Stolen

The Hopewell store at South and East Fourth Streets was entered last night with about $8 in small change taken. Entrance came from breaking the east door glass with a half brick found this morning. Police suspect transients. Ray Hopewell, owner, cannot yet tell if groceries were taken. Wood Smith went to Evansville on business.

Hopewell East Fourth Streets Ray Hopewell

Film Blaze Roars Through Indiana Transit Truck

A midnight fire destroyed the Indiana Film Transit Company truck and contents, causing about 5000 dollars in loss. The truck carried 100,000 feet of film in fireproof cases. firemen battled the blaze for over an hour near Road 650 A. The truck’s Washington bound route from Indianapolis to Martinville Bloomington Bedford Washington Petersburg and other towns faced no further disruption, per manager C I Carson.

Indiana Film Transit Company Washington Indianapolis C. I. Carson Indiana Theatre Today Roy Yeager Ae Tae Martinevil Bloomington Bedford Petersburg Bicknell Ing Sree

Troop 72 to Receive Charter Sunday Services

Troop 72, the Boy Scouts, of the church, will hold services Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the church. Howard Patton of Bloomington, district scout executive, will present the charter and speak before the church body. Troop 71 of the Presbyterian church and Troop 70 of the Methodist church will be present, and all other troops are invited.

Trops Howard Patton Bloomington Presbyterian Church Methodist Church

Lewis admits failure at bi state wage talks

Indianapolis June 13 A blunt admission of complete failure came from John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers as the bi state wage conference concluded yesterday afternoon The Indiana operators refused to join and claimed a victory in District No 11 sub committee Rome Terre Haute delegates met to decide whether to accept a four dollar basic wage scale agreed by miners and operators in a sub committee

Indianapolis John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis India Illinois Indiana Iey A & Ctory Terre Haute

Miss Agnes Hill Undergoes Major Operation

Miss Agnes Hill of 805 McCormick Avenue underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning.

Agnes Hill McCormick Avenue Daviess County Hospital

Tidal fear toll in Mexico rising to huge total

Vincennes Ind June 23 Joseph Beck little son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Beck injured in an accident Tuesday when he cut two deep gashes in his left hand on glass. Temporary bandage stopped bleeding before he could be taken to a physician for six stitches. He rests comfortably Wednesday. The boy is grandson of Mr and Mrs Joseph Beck of Washington.

Vincennes Ind Joseph ‘Beck Henry A. Beck Joseph Beck Washington

Haffey charged with intoxication after morning arrest

Ed Haffey was arrested by police around 9 oclock this morning and held for arraignment on a charge of intoxication. He was taken into custody on Fifth Street near the B and O railroad.

Ed Haffey Charles Fifth Street

Verna Forcum Dies at Canary Home in Washington

Mrs Verna Barnum Forcum 35, formerly of Huntingburg Indiana, died at the Canary home in Washington after a stomach ailment. She fainted and struck her head on a heater, causing injuries. Born December 18 1897 in Huntingburg, she married Claude Fornus. Funeral under James A Gill & Sons with burial in Huntingburg.

Verna Barnum Forcum Huntingburi Ind Washington Elizabeth Canary West van Trees Street Huntingburg Daniel Serena Hanning) Barnu Claude Foreus Realy Methodist Church Huntin Rebekah Lodge T | Canary Untingburg Pune James A. Gill & Sons

Rotary Talk by M F Burke at Meredith Hotel

M F Burke of the Rotary club delivered the noon address at the Meredith hotel. Burke spoke on the monetary system of the country using "Money" as his theme in an engaging presentation.

M.F. Burke Rotary Club Meredith Hotel Mr.Burke

Minor Operations Performed Today At Daviess County Hospital

Three minor operations were performed this morning at Daviess County Hospital. Patients include Mrs. Jesse Q. Pate of Loogootee, Robert Goodpasture of Petersburg, and Billen A. Jones of Petersburg.

Daviess County Pital Jesse QO. Pate Loogootee Robert Goodpasture Petersburg Billen A. Jones

Colima City Hit As Tidal Wave Leaves Death Toll Unclear

Reports say 30 bodies recovered with fears of higher totals as Colima City endures a tidal wave disaster. Officials note widespread destruction along the coast near Cuyutlan and Colima, with many residents displaced and routes to Mexico City or other cities considered due to limited space.

Colima City Mexico Cuyutian Cuyutlan Sancedo Mexico City CIA

Smith Refuses On Compromise In Democratic Nomination

Chicago June 2 E Smith refused today in any compromise in his win the Democratic nomination. He said he is not here to compromise or talk about anybody else. He announced in a preliminary meeting as chairman of the national convention platform committee amid factional fights to come. Roosevelt supporters are present and a vast draft platform is being prepared by about 8,000 words for the committee.

Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt York A E. Smith al Smith Twentieth Jury Til E. Smith Smith Roosevelt Lin’ D. Roosevelt Red Frank Lhan Plations Committee

Mrs J L Seal and Daughters Shop in Odon

Mrs J L Seal and her daughters Zelda and Virginia of Odon were shopping on Wednesday with their mother.

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