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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
3
Post office officials report a six month supply of 3 cent stamps has been printed with about 1.0 billion shipped to postmasters and another 1.06 billion needed when the new rate takes effect. The 3 cent stamp will resemble the Washington bicentennial 2 cent stamp with changes: purple color, the numeral changed to 3, and dates 1722 1932 removed, retaining the Stuart portrait.
The 1933 Graham six, a streamlined model akin to the Graham eight in look and mechanicals, is announced today by the Graham Paige Motors Corporation. With a wheelbase of 118 inches, the car is presented as a new entry in the automaker's lineup.
Beulah A M church boards No 1 and 2 plan a basement and kitchen equipment shower in the church basement Tuesday evening June 28 from 730 to 930. They seek dishes cooking utensils knives forks spoons screening for windows screen doors tables and chairs to furnish the kitchen and basement. Public help is requested by leaving items at the parsonage or calling 2494M for pickup. Rev Kelley is pastor with chairmen Mrs Rosa Harmon and Mrs N B Simuel.
Secretary H Merrill announced the Old Settlers dates for this year as August 18 29 with the big picnic fixed in the third week. The committee confirmed the three last days of the third week as the permanent time for the annual gathering and concessions are being arranged with advertising to go out next month.
The text notes that light from the Great Nebula in Andromeda travels 803000 years to reach Earth based telescopes. It remarks that the light currently observed began its journey long ago and was recorded on Earth.
Baseball notes show the Browns edging toward Milwaukee, Ruth and Gehrig powering the Yankees, and varied NL and AL results with Giants, Phillies, and Braves drama. Babe Ruth homered for the 22nd time. Gehrig added a two-tally day. Goose Goslin led the Browns with three homers in a 14-run outburst.
James Hennum and his wife, longtime Sloan store operators, announced they have canceled $75,000 owed by customers. They notified debtors that bills are torn, offered to pay, and urged donations to church or the needy. The move follows their many years in Iowa commerce. The piece also notes India’s irrigation project beginning service to 5,000,000 acres via 6,400 miles of canals.
Washington June 24 The Senate passed a two billion dollar unemployment relief measure and sent it to the House where conferees will harmonize with the House version. The debate centers on a federal bond issue for public works and potential presidential pocket veto if Hoover vetoes after adjournment. Assembly insurgent L Laguardia says allies exist to prevent adjournment pre veto action.
In Farmersburg Indiana two prominent Terre Haute men John Root 25 son of Root Glass Manufacturing Co president and Paul Cox 34 son of a Well known Terre Haute auto accessories and airplane sales firm head were killed when their airplane crashed three miles south of Farmersburg at eight o clock Thursday night rescuers arrived to find them dead. The craft reportedly nosed upward before entering a tailspin and plunging to the ground. The two men were returning from a business trip.
The funeral of Zachary Taylor was held this afternoon at 1 36 o clock at the Maysville Methodist church with Rev J G Peed in charge. Burial was made in Oak Grove cemetery.
In the American Association Toledo defeated De Paul 7 to 4 while Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 3 to 2. National League games saw Washington beat Cleveland 6 to 1 Philadelphia over Chicago 4 to 3 Detroit with Boston 3 and St Louis 14 New York 10.
In a ten inning game Boston beat Brooklyn 8 to 7 while Philadelphia and Chicago tied 16 to 16. New York defeated St Louis 6 to 1. Only games scheduled.
Rural carriers and postmasters from Daviess County gathered for their annual meeting in Ogden. Forty six attendees enjoyed a supper served by local women and a brief program. Participants included Ray Wallick, Walter Ketchum, Dwight Hayes, O B O'Dell, and their spouses, with Dwight M. Hayes acting as assistant postmaster.
Knell June 24 reporting veteran engineer Lawrence Nichols of the Pennsylvania Railroad dropped dead Wednesday as he prepared to enter his locomotive. He was sent back to Indianapolis Thursday as Nicholas, who began his rail career, collapsed late Wednesday after attempting to take his engine on duty.
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