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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
5
Chinch bugs threaten corn and grain fields across several counties with damage to wheat, rye, and barley. growers report infestations near Road 50 and in Martin and Knox counties, with control efforts using nicotine sulfate sprays and plowing.
Lootee Ind June 24 Announcement states Cosmas C Van Hoy and Sons become sole owners of the Larkin Farms Aberdeen and sales business through a private sale Tuesday Van Hoy Sons sold 30 head of registered cows and heifers to Seconderia Brob ide Indiana for breeding purposes The herd will join the Van Hoy cattle breeding operation expanding to meet larger scale The Larkin brothers Will Frank and Joe retire from the farm and cattle business to manage the Lar Brothers department store in Loogootee Indiana a large privately owned retail business for over fifty years
Marshfield Massachusetts anticipates a large pheasant influx as officials predict 9,000 birds to be raised this year. Lysander Lysman, superintendent at the state farm, heads the breeding program and expects a robust brood from 100 mated pairs. The piece notes the unusual early efforts and references a sapphire metaphor about value.
Pupil dancers from Miss Esther Stanton's class presented a refined show last night with costumes and group routines. Students Jackie Fredrick Stella Gordon Virginia Roberts Dorothy Roberts Elizabeth Backes Audrey Geary Joyce Cleveland June Carr performed, as a camera study titled Home Simplicity showcased roses in a vase. The event, held at the home of Mr and Mrs C U Feagans, Troy Road, will be shown again at Gibault auditorium in Vincennes next Tuesday.
An antique display will open Tuesday afternoon June 28 from 2 to 5 at the home of Mrs Jennie Hart 101 S E Seventh St. More than 230 pitchers will be shown including copper lustre old glass china and pottery Two pitchers are about 42 years old and others are older Dishes furniture and quilts also appear The public is invited.
Bloomfield Indiana June 24 Oliver Williams 68 year old farmer and livestock breeder near Marco died Thursday from injuries when a horse kicked a pole from a barn framework striking him in the heart. Williams who lived on the game farm 42 years operated with three of his sons the fourth son Marion Williams county attendance officer also surviving are the widow three daughters two sisters and one granddaughter.
The body of a masked man found near St John Morgan County today was identified as Nick Mor 26 Gary gangster and ex Miss Marie Grott head of the state crimin al identification bureau. Identification from fingerprints confirms Mor slain by Chicago gangsters after serving three years in Leavenworth for counterfeiting. He had been in Indiana pre institutions many times and was found with six bullets in the body beside Road 41.
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