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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
1
A public column appeals to parents to back the Teen Canteen, noting only twelve attendees at a June 22 meeting and urging community help. Suggestions include monthly roasts dances and hobby shows. organizers request time and financial backing to keep the center self supporting.
The government issued an order to give wounded army and marine personnel priority on interstate rail travel. Civilian reservations may be canceled and space allocated for wounded travelers. Railroads must divert facilities as needed and may cancel or discontinue service to civilians to move casualties returning from invasion and other battles.
The notice lists marriage license candidates including William Whitney 18 a Petersburg defense worker son of Walter Whitney and Wilmy Ross 18 also of Petersburg daughter of Willi Arthur Clutter. It mentions Archie and Saree with incomplete details and references regional context about the northwest corner of New Mexico joining Arizona Utah Colorado as a unique four-state area.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Washington area demo listing with Boyd and Backes at 111-118 North East Third Street. Details are unclear but imply a local property listing or notice connected to a small business or rental listing.
Lafayette Ind June 24 Some of the leaves of vegetables shrubs and trees have already been injured by brief spells of extreme heat says Dr C T Gregory Purdue University extension botanist Samples show brown edges on bean and apple leaves and irregular burn on tree foliage He notes rapid water loss in hot winds can kill tender leaf areas If not serious no harm expected. if heat persists heavy soaking may be needed otherwise little action required
Charley Lein of Loogootee Indiana started his sixth business last Saturday September 17 1885 at age years old. He began in his father’s shoe shop in the same location, still using the bench for repairs, continuing a long family line in shoemaking dating back to Civil War times. Lein’s father came from Germany and married into the local Huebner family, linking present business to a historic Loogootee trade.
Shoals Ind June 24 Mrs Mil dred Canfield local postmistress announces the Shoals post office will become a second class office effective July 1 previously having been a third class office Weekday service office opens at 7 am Money order and stamp window open at 7 am Office closes at 6 pm Sunday service Lobby open from 7 am to 12 noon No mail received on Sunday Holiday service effective July 1 Lobby opens 7 am stamps window open 8 am to 9 pm Lobby closes at 1 pm No mail received or dispatched on holidays
Bloomington residents protest excessive horn blowing as hotels report guests avoiding the city. City council reviews an ordinance to curb unnecessary honking at night and in high traffic areas. Nearby Seymour and Fortville study anti noise measures, while editorials weigh public impact.
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