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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1929

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Oil Wells Report in Veale Township Survey

Survey of Veale township shows twenty two wells from one pool with daily yields ranging from one to twelve barrels. Firms Martman and Sargent of Lewrenceville drilled most wells and plan additional digs. notable activity lies south of the city with prospects for bigger yields.

Veale Martman and Sargent Lewrenceville Vealeeree Bleycompton Te Lore Santa Frank Gaither jVeale Township Otis Wild- Mian Sach Alonzo Veale Jane. Davis Colbert Gaither Olbert Peek al Farm Daviess County Township

Plane tragedy near Indianapolis claims elderly aviator

In Indianapolis June 27 an 85 year old aviation enthusiast from Indiana died when his single engine plane nosedived after takeoff from Koen Field Fort Benjam Morrison near the city. Eyewitnesses said the craft climbed to about 100 feet before losing altitude and crashing.

Dianapolis Ind

May Dairy Herd Records Show Top Producing Cows in County

Daviess and Knox County Dairy Herd Improvement Association records for May reveal the two highest producing herds were Atchley Bowman and Claud Aikman. Aikman herds averaged 823 pounds of milk and 42.1 pounds of butterfat per cow, with several cows surpassing 40 pounds butterfat that month.

Daviess Knox County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Daviess County Claud Aikman Flossie Chas. Milligan Maud Bert Bossy K. K. Dilley Beauty May Atchley and Bowman

Hawks Try East West Flight For Record Attempt

News item from St. Louis reports Captain Hawks planning an east west flight to set a new record. The craft, with radio weather links and a 25 horsepower Wasp motor, aimed for routes via Columbus St. Louis Kansas City and Denver. An onlookers saw a high fast monoplane near the airport, suspected to be Hawks but too distant to confirm.

Herry Tucker Atlantic Pacific Hawks Columbus St. Louis Kansas City Denver Lemberty

Fragmentary verse lines reveal themes of love money and deceit

The passage presents a dramatic monologue where wealth and social rank are criticized. A man recalls tears and devotion that turned to mockery and shame, realizing his beloved sought only his money and vows to fight.

Annas

Zimmerman Will Accept Services in Bend Bend Indiana

Zimmerman accepts services in Bend Indiana on June 27 as part of a local arrangement. The note references a former associate and mentions concerns about violating national guidelines. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.

Bend Ind National

Graham Farms to Build 50000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank

Notable improvement at Graham Farms includes a 50,000 gallon ellipsoidal bottom elevated tank. Scher Services began erecting the structure to provide high uniform pressure for farming needs and future automatic sprinkler protection. A three foot diameter steel riser links tank to ground for gravity flow when needed. Foreman E M Alber leads the crew from Chicago Ridge and Iron Works, with steel fabricated at Greenville Pennsylvania plant.

Graham Farms E. M. Alber Chicago Ridge & Iron Works Greenville Pennsylvania

Road Contract May Be Let Soon in Shoals

Shoals Indiana June 27 three locals Gwin Orville Stiles and C W Slates made a business trip to apolis and called on the State highway commission. It is said that if the portion was let it would be a short time later. Surveyors will be there soon to make the arrangements.

Catholic Churches Begin First Masses Held

City notes on June 27 mark the start of first masses at Catholic churches. details indicate parish openings and liturgical schedules for the new congregations.

Henry Norris Taken by Death in Loogootee

Henry Norris aged 75 a respected Loogootee citizen died at his Church street home Sunday morning after a illness. He was a leading undertaker here for thirty years before retiring eight years ago and lived in Loogootee forty three years. Born August 17 1862 in Beviess county he was the son of Sebastian and Mery Ann Norris. Surviving are George Vincennes Mary Smith Connersville Tusie Smith Emil Norris and Ethel Liver. He leaves four heirs.

Loogootee Ind Henry Norris Church Street Mr. Norris Reeve Township Beviess County Sebastian Mery Ann (Brewer) Norris Pregeer Daviess County Norris Mary Ann Arvin John Rebecca George Vincennes Mary Smith Connersville Tusie Smith Emil Norris Ethel Livers

Mildred Smith Hospital Patient in Mississippi

Mildred Smith, daughter of Jake Smith, is hospitalized following an operation performed in Mississippi.

Mildred Smith Hospital Patien Daugh Jake Smith

Spencer June 27 Guilty Involuntary Manslaughter Verdict

Spencer resident Dewey Boshears aged 38 of Bloomington was found guilty today of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Ralph Pogue. The trial concluded with Boshears convicted on charges tied to the fatal incident, with judgment to be set by the court in the coming weeks.

Spencer Dewey Boshears Bloomington Ralph Pogue

Samaritan Stabbed and Robbed Near Lebanon

Lebanon June 27 Albert Ephrath an agent for Equitable Mike Insurance was critically injured in an automobile near here with seven stab wounds and other bruises. He had been robbed of 15000 dollars collected in Cincinnati today. He said the men he gave a ride were his assailants.

Lebanon Albert Ephrath Ofyn Equitable “Mike Insurance Company Here Cincinnati

Hoover Favours Sugar Tariff Move

Washington reports belief that President Hoover favors an increase in the sugar tariff. The claim centers on White House policy hints and congressional reaction, with unnamed sources suggesting a push to raise duties on imported sugar.

Washington Jane Hoover

Publicity Probe Completion Report

A publicity probe was completed today. The note mentions federate apparition on the 27th and references public affairs activity. Further specifics are unavailable in the fragment, but the event appears to concern a formal review or inquiry into publicity practices.

Offered post on Federal Farm Board eyed by Legg

International Harvester company figure Legg met with President Hoover for about an hour at the executive offices. White House word awaited on an appointment said to be likely from the middle west, with Lamont arranging the meeting. Legg, long a War Industries Board member and Hoover ally, would bring business and farm experience to the board.

Lege

Judge Anderson replacement sought after Chicago appeals post

Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick announced Judge A B Anderson had retired from the Chicago circuit court of appeals. He said if a candidate offered would be considered, but would decline if violence or disruption threatened the court. Twenty newspapers sued for damages over campaign years. From Crawfordsville, Anderson was known for swift jury trials and strict punishments regardless of wealth. South Bend Indiana June 27.

House Roosevelt Chicago Crawfordeville Anderson South Bend Ind Thomas W. Slick Indiana A. B. Anderson Circuit Court of Appeals Violen Rane

Federal Agent Dies of Injury at Jara Ways

Federal agent dies of injury reported at Jara Ways Indiana on June 27 as investigations continue into the incident involving federal personnel and local authorities.

Jara Ways, Ind

Newspapermen Tour of Ohio Arrives in Early December

Reported arrival of a group of newspapermen on a corporate tour through Ohio, with a note that the team or delegation reached early in the schedule. Fragmentary text references location and plate details.

Two Pilots Push Endurance Record In Harsh Night Flight

Minneapolis aviators Owen Haugh land and Thornwald Johnson known as Thunder roar on in their red monoplane Miss Minneapolis. They began at 5 03 am and aim to beat the world endurance mark with a 98 hour start. If they hold until 16 35 pm next Sunday, a new record may be set.

Minneapolis Owen Haughland Thornwald Johnson Piloto Ram Wold-Clain Field Algg

Meeting on state aid distribution in Loogootee

Six Indiana counties attended a Martin county courthouse meeting to discuss state aid distribution. Trustees and county school superintendents from Orange, Union, Daviess, Greene, Knox and Martin counties heard state aid auditor Harry Kirk outline the current shortfall and the department’s incomplete funding status. The session emphasized that funds are not fully allocated yet.

Loogootee Ind Martin County Court House Orange Ulewresco Daviess Greene Knox Martin Harry Kirk State Aid

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