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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1938

Page

4

Republicans Twist Figures In Indiana Budget Debate

William P. Cosgrove chief examiner of the state board of accounts criticized the Republican Central Committee for misrepresenting Indiana government costs. He cited discrepancies between the division’s figures and L. I. Bowman’s figures, noting a 56 percent higher increase in Bowman’s numbers and pointing out that 1937 costs were down from 1932 by over 18 million dollars. The division’s statement was signed by Cosgrove and statisticians Richard E. Strahlem.

William P. ‘Gongrove State Board of Accounts Republican Central Committee Indiana Mr. Cosgrove Republican State Central Committee L. I. Bowman State Division of Accounting and Statistics Richard E. Strahlem

Farmers Meet Premium Wheat Requirements in County

Twenty one growers in this county with 19 030 bushel total are eligible for premium wheat payments and to be on the quality seed list. Recipients include Barr Township William Beckett Hugh G Faith Reeve Frank Schwar R H Armstrong Harley Cryspta Potts Taylor Frye Pat Schnarr and Lawrence Schnarr. Eligible grain must be No 2 quality and delivered to Graham Elevators Washington or Igreheart Milling Co at Washington and Montgomery before December 1 1938.

C. E. Skiver Barr William Beckett Hugh G. Faith Reeve Frank Schwar Graham Elevators Igreheart Milling Company Washington and Montgomery

State Park Outing Highlights Local Social Circle

A merry all day outing at McCormick Creek state park featured manager Littman and wife among many attendees. Sunday visitors included Bea McCain Geral dine Leonard Ruth Harv and others visiting relatives in Evansville Indianapolis Cincinnati and Atlanta. Several travelers returned from trips to Canada Cleveland Rochester Buffalo and the Smoky Mountains with notes of family visits and hospital news.

N. A. Littman McCormick Creek State Park Bea McCain Geraldine Leonard Ruth Harv Fita Hardy Lois Riester Corrine S¢nning Lois McDaniels Eleator Sheley Avis Feagans Hazel Webber Clara Williams Sally Rayhill Paul Murray Roy Waggoner Charles Kindred Wil Miles Jim Watson Gardiner Meade Ernest Lewis Ross Wright Bob Ragsdale

Highway Commission Rebuilds Washington Streets

A city article defends the state highway commission against Republican criticisms. It notes Road 257 and Highway 50 improvements are underway with substantial work and staffing. The piece urges the city to focus on street care rather than blaming state authorities.

Washington Republican Organ State Highway Commission The Highway Commission State Highway “Commission

Boston Hat Theft Leads to Restored Piece and Vaguely Promised Arrest

In Roxbury Court, State Representative Samuel Cohen reported a stolen hat. The top piece was returned, and police indicated an arrest would follow. The next day Glynn received 22 battered fedoras, none belonging to Cohen.

Boston Mass Samuel Cohen Roxbury Court Glynn Cohen

Unclear fragments mark 50th anniversary memorial event

Readable fragments describe a memorial observance for a 50th anniversary with names like SEEGER and Belloy, mentioning a monument and memorial unit. The text is fragmented and lacks complete details on date, place, or participants.

Aneries N Memorial Ab

Fragmentary Notice From Scrambled OCR Source

Fragmented text mentions a hospital cost and veterinary artificial legs. OCR yields unclear names and places. unable to identify concrete events, dates, or organizations. Post contains stray phrases about medical costs and artificial limbs with no coherent narrative.

Shock Kills Two Men at Franklin, Ind.

Franklin Indiana accident claims two men when a Jay 27-A dep plowed into a utility pole along state road 135 near Bargersville. The men died after hours of res piration and were pronounced dead shortly after the crash in snowy, rainy conditions. Sheriff reports the crash occurred within minutes of the car losing control during the storm.

Franklin Ind Jay Falen Bargesville

First edition Harvard handbook found among rare papers

A rare discovery notes a little Harvard handbook possibly the sole surviving copy of the first edition, cited by librarian Eldon R. James. The report references a 1722 game book edition and mentions various local birth notices and misjoined text about licenses and names.

Harvard Eldon R. James

Times Opinions on War and State Administration

Fragmentary remarks discuss political topics. Mentions Republicans Democrats and state administration comparing to past administrations. Includes musings on employment and political accountability without clear events or persons.

Conservation officials plan record game bird liberation this year

Commissioner Kgil M. Simmons of the Department of Conservation announced shipments of 38 000 quail and pheasant chicks to conservation clubs for release. The birds will be raised to a suitable age and liberated in approved locations under club supervision, with thousands of eggs also supplied as part of the new day old chick program.

Kgil M. Simmons Department of Conservation

Escaped From Spain Disarmed Returned to Spéi Sugar Beets

Fragmented report notes sugar beets as a crop stimulant after disarmament, with yields rising 5 to 50 percent. Mention of nearly 1000 miles of standard gauge railroad laid in France during World War I, using materials shipped from America.

France America

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