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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
2
Daily newspaper subscription notice states rates for daily and mail delivery in Daviess and surrounding counties. It lists price five dollars per year by mail elsewhere in the United States and advance payment required. Also provides telephone numbers 40 and 41 for contact.
Reports from the Townsend convention in Indianapolis show supporters proposing a 12 percent transaction tax to fund old age pensions, with critics fearing administrative costs. Key figures including Louis C. Silva and Representative Smith argued over tax burden and press coverage, while Clarence A. Jackson warned of high execution costs.
The report recounts Tade Husbands and family matters, a drive incident with a county foreman, a mass ceremony led by Rev. John L. Sherman president of St. Mary’s College, Emmittshire, and a banqueting event. It notes remarks by Rev. Jol Louis and Very Rev. Philip J. Gallagher and a Gibault auditorium gathering with church leaders. Miss Yvonne Klack travels to New York for Henry Dietz visit and the World’s Fair.
Warrenton Virginia June 26 count Igor Cassini a 22 year old columnist for a Washington newspaper Times Herald was tarred and feathered on a road in this northern county by several youths who he said objected to an item in his column Commonwealths Attorney Clarence W Carter said Cassini named Yvan Montgomery Colin Montgomery and Alexander Calvert as involved and potential suspects
The fragment references a ceremonial service led by Rev. The safe extraction notes an oath and fealty. Other details are illegible, hindering confirmation of names, date, or location.
Roy and J Pemberton Gaming face friction as two golf mates clash revealing rivalry and a budding romance. An evolutionist cousin and a teased banjo player add chaos while a mysterious vision in blue eyes hints at further intrigue. Roy tries to maintain order as tensions rise at the gathering.
Barbara stops Edwin from acting rashly as a tense breakfast table scene unfolds, mentioning Wilfrid and a banjo hidden away. The fragment hints at family conflict and an inquisition at the table with references to a buried item and fear of violence.
Puzzle appears as a fragmented list of numbered clues and scattered words. It mentions pink-bled fish, fresh water, numbers 10 to 21, and assorted terms like shad, tennis strokes, bad prefix, garden, and convention. The readable text lacks a coherent story or full clues to summarize further.
Net operating income of the B and O railroad in May totaled 876 622 dollars, rising from 841 236 in May 1948. May railway revenues reached 11 509 056 dollars with freight 9 794 001 and passenger 881 143, compared with 10 254 152 and related figures in May 1938. The item ends with a note about Burl Friddle and spouse returning to Fort Wayne after a weekend visit with Sam Boyd and spouse.
Munich reports Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini pledging a common front against democracies. The leaders claim shared aims will defend their empires and rights, urging sacrifice for Germany and Italy. Observers note the speech hints at a broader alliance amid global tensions. The dispatch mentions Mrs. Frank of Detroit and her parents amid the coverage.
Mr and Mrs Joe Allen Jr of Arkansas arrived to visit J G Allen Sr and Mrs Gardiner. Ste OEE ER sais Leadtek Medeleng anil hort tare to Cumberland and Sunday for a visit with Mr Flagg.
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