Three Die as Indiana Storms Roar Across State
Indiana torrential rains and lightning claimed at least three lives. Harvey Wyne, 55, near Salem was struck by lightning. C L Iedmea, 31, Evanville, died in Martinsville collision amid heavy rain. Bernard Wiss, 21, of Indianapolis drowned in Fall Creek. Damage widespread with flooded basements, marooned roads, and crops perishing. Muncie saw 3.29 inches in four hours.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis Weather Bureau
Harvey Wyne
Salem
C. L. Iedmea
Evanaville
Martinsville
Martin
Washington
Shelbyville
Franklin
Boonville
Picknick Season Opens With K of C Event at Clement's Grove
Washington Council Knights of Columbus prepare the first public pickle of the season at Clement's Grove on paved road 50 near Montgomery. George Drew, Ww. C. Raney, Joe Malloy and John McGookey supervise parking. John Sinnott and Joe Raney head the food committee with a fresh fish shipment for the crowd. Cold drinks, ice cream, cane rack and amusements are planned. heavy rain last night caused washouts near the Big Four rail line and disrupted tracks near Ashby, but no major damage reported.
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Washington’ Council
Knights of Columbus
Clement’s Grove
Montgomery
George Drew
Ww. C. Raney
Joe Malloy
John McGookey
King
John ‘Pop’ Sinnott
Joe Raney
Jimmy, S
Bernie Stumpp
Jack Datin
Colvin
Ralph Drew
Henry Kramer
John Blines
Seas
Junior League All Stars vs Kresgeftball Team Monday Night
The Junior League All Stars will play the Kresgeftball team of the Vincennes City League Monday night at the shop grounds after the league game. The Kresge cm defeated Vincennes eps i-Colas 4 to 3. Players asked to be present include Joe Wade Bill Smoot Jack McMurtry Ralph Cannon Robert Phillippe Jesse Bruner Dillard Shepard Leroy Mangin Acel Jones Joe Tutts Junior Drew sa Lemon.
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All Stars
Kresgeftball
Vincennes ‘Ci
Annual Meeting of Civic Body at Bluebird
The Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Friday night at the Bluebird with good member turnout. Directors elected for the coming year include Frank Vonderschmitt Gaylord Palmer Warle Kremp Arthur Allen Sam Scott Paul Bausman James Bry ant Leslie Hamersly Sam Boyd Robert Graham Jr Dr Charles Smiley and Winton Hyatt The directors will meet soon to select officers. Treasurer Harry Hyatt and secretary Court Hayes reports were accepted along with audit committee use led by Charles A Kidwell. Dr Charles Smiley president and Hyatt secretary spoke on the year’s activities while members proposed possible initiatives for the coming year Congressman Arthur H Greenwood attended and pledged cooperation for betterment of Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bluebird
Frank Vonderschmitt
Gaylord Palmer
Warle Kremp
Arthur Allen
Sam Scott
Paul Bausman
James Bryant
Leslie Hamersly
Sam Boyd
Robert Graham
Charles Smiley
Winton Hyatt
Harry Hyatt
Hayes
Charles A. Kidwell
Arthur H. Greenwood
Washington
Crushed body of youth found in mountains
Albuquerque dispatch says Gov. Clyde Tingley led a large search for missing Richard Whitmer and John Medill McCormick on Sandia Mountain. Whitmer, 20, was found dead after plunging down a 2000 foot cliff. McCormick, 21, remains missing as daylight ends search.
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Albuquerque
N. M
INS
Clyde Tingley
Mexico
John Medill McCormick
Chicago
Here
Ional Guarden
CCC
Forest Ser
Juan Taibo Canyon
Albuquérque
Richard Whitmer
Okmer
Camp Juan Ta
R. Ic. Charlton
Il Fe
Whitmer
Albert Wilson
Albuquerque City
Simms
Robert Dietz
McCormick
Hanna
Ohio
Cliff
Eureka Ingley
Sandia
Frank Grimmer
National Guard
Thoreback
John T. Ash 79 Dies at Home in Martin County
Loogootee Indiana June 25 John T Ash 79 retired farmer died this morning at his home three miles northeast of Loogootee cause listed as complications of age He was born March 17 1859 to Henry and Nellie Ash survived by widow Elizabeth D Ash and four children John Walter Ash Joseph Leo Ash Margaret Catherine Ash and Mrs Mar Stone plus two sisters Mrs Isabelle Thompson and Mrs Theresa Miles Two sons and two daughters preceded him in death Eight grandchildren also survive Funeral services will be held at 8 oclock Monday at St Johns Church Loogootee with burial at St Joseph Cemetery Emil Norris and Co in charge.
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Loogootee
Ind
John T. Ash
Famly
Aunvents
M. Ash
Brown Township
Martin County
Henry
Nellie Ash
Elizabeth D. Ash
John Walter Ash
Loozootee
Joseph Leo Ash
New Mexico
Margaret Catherine Ash
Mar
Stone
Isabelle Thompson
Theresa Miles
Montgomery
Ash
St. Mary's Church
Tomnabig
St. .John’s Church
Loogatee
St. Joseph
Emil Norris
Dead youth known in Martin Loogootee Indiana
Richard Whitmer, found dead in the Sandia Mountains with Medill McCormick, is well known in Loogootee. He visited with aunt Mrs. Fred Brooks and family. Whitmer’s mother, Mrs. T. E. Whitmer, is sister of Mrs. Brooks and daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Trueblood. Mrs. Whitmer recently visited Loogootee before leaving for Europe. she is reported in England.
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Loogootee
Ind
Richard Whitmer
Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Fred Brooks
Whitmer
T. E. Whitmer
Record wind on Mount Washington at 231 mph
A weather observer on Mount Washington, Hampshire, logged an extraordinary 231 mile per hour wind on April 2, 1984. The note records yesterday's high and low temperatures as part of the same report, with precipitation listed at 2.22 inches.
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Mount Washington
Hampshire
Knox Farmers Stop Federal Prison Plan In Knox County
In Vincennes a group of Knox County farmers from the Fritchton area refused to sell land for a proposed federal reformatories project. A Chamber of Commerce committee was disbanded after failing to push the plan. Though some say a southern state will host the facility, no location is confirmed, with Washington Princeton and Terre Haute named as possibilities. The farmers pledged to oppose the purchase and maintain community autonomy.
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Vincennes
Anae
Thinahace
Knox County
Chamber of Commerce
Fritchton
Omari - Would
India
Washington
Princeton
Terre Haute
Annual Home Ec Picnic at Odon June 30
Community event details show plans for the annual Home Economics picnic in Odon on June 30. The article mentions county participation, a state Home Economics club contest, and expectations of full attendance with program activities and contests.
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Odon
Roosevelt Voices Plan for Liberal Policy in 1936 Campaign
President Roosevelt defends goals of the New Deal and a sustained fight for liberal principles. He outlined a continental tour through states, stating he will aid allies and oppose foes, while denying requests to back Democrats in November. He warned against mere party voting and emphasized leadership of the Democratic platform.
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Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Diplomatic tension sharpens over Japan China rights
Washington reports sharpened U S Japanese tension over Nippon's alleged threat to flout the century old extraterritorial rights in China. High American authorities say they will resist any encroachment and warn that if Japan acts as rumored a grave international issue could arise, comparable to the Panay incident.
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Washington
INS
United States
Japan
Nippon
China
Hospital Notes John Morgan Admitted for Treatment
John Morgan of Odon was admitted for treatment as noted in hospital records. The brief entry records a routine admission likely for medical evaluation and care. No further details on diagnosis or duration are provided.
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John Morgan
Odon
Girl Killed In Automobile Mishap At LaPorte
Miss Lois E. 24 daughter of St. Paul Mon., 7. Holy Family hospital reports injuries unclear. The youth had just graduated from Yale University law program.
Olympian crash in Montana leaves one dead
Miles City Montana June 25 A westbound Olympian passenger train collided with a CCC special train about 40 miles west of Miles City. One CCC youth is known dead and another is injured, not yet identified. The injured man was taken to a hospital. About 200 yards of track were damaged and traffic halted for hours.
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Miles City
Cont
Chica
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Olympian
Here
CCC
Supt. A. C. Koklhose
Local Library Adds New Books From Amory to Mars
Miss Hazel Lett announces fresh fiction and non fiction titles at Carnegie Public Library of Mae Hoon. New novels include Free Land Reveings The Hearting only Sleep In Peace and Crime dramas such as Raiders of the Spanish Scene and Murder des Laner Omenache. Non fiction selections feature For Life Jam JacksonWalling Green Hills of England Forty Years of Gaidening and Troubles of Electrical Equipment.
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Hazel Lett
Carnegie Public Library
Mae Hoon
Tly
Brisie
Cronja
Citadel
Grey
Raiders
Rcene
Caito Gaiter
Caito Gaiter Murder Des: Laner
Omenache
Krui Hag
Curi Lurieng
Jam Jackson
Walling—Green Hills
England
Hill
Stafford
Ex-Raglesville resident dies in Terre Haute area
John Zigler, 74, formerly of Raglesville, died recently in Terre Haute after a long illness. He is survived by sons Wilbur Zigler, Louis Zigler of Evansville, Bechtel of Winslow, and daughter Leah Osborne of Raglesville, plus other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife, the family announced.
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John
Terre Haute
Dent
Raglesville
Terré
Ieaville
Zigter
Wilbur Zigler
I Louis Zigler
Evansh Smith
Terre
Marriage Licenses Briefs Include Bell and Robinson Pair
Edson Bell age 21 and Robinson Iil age unknown of RFD 1 city were issued marriage licenses to wed, with Arthur E. Michae listed as officiant or related party in the registry.
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Bell
Robinson, Iil
Edson Bell
RFD
City
Arthur E. Michae
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