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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
4
A calm English couple in London, facing a $25 hot water heater amid nightly bombing, choose prudence over comfort. Their decision mirrors millions of similar budget choices shaping Europe’s economy as civilians weigh safety against immediate needs. The piece argues this cautious behavior stalls recovery and highlights the era’s mood.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Elizabeth Smyth deceased to appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana on September 4 1939 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to take proof of heirship and serve distributive shares.
Local reports describe the Progressive class of the M. E. church hosting a picnic at Odon City Park with a chicken fry at Carr Dam Recreation Area near Burns City and other social gatherings. Also noted are home economic club events, Odon E B S chapter activities, a Bethany Sunday School picnic with many attendees, and an Eaglesville all day picnic with a Rogiesville game.
Mr and Mrs Grover Bwayzee visit his sister and brother in law while others make business calls to Terre Haute Palestine and Indianapolis. Local families travel to see relatives in Indiana and attend church and social events. Several births are noted including a daughter named Nancy and a Good Samaritan hospital report.
A large crowd attended the Myers funeral conducted Saturday at the Elnora M E Church with music by Charles Breeden Ward and Jensen. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Out of town mourners from Flint Vincennes Indianapolis Seymour Terre Haute Dayton and Columbus attended.
A recollection of a 21 year old plane crash near Selfridge Field Michigan surfaces during a murder trial in Vincennes. The judge Eby recounts the event noting the fatal pilot, artillery observation work, and a brief romance involving Mrs. Eby.
Published daily except Sunday. Boyd & Backes props at 111 113 North East Third Street. Scheerer & Co. Imacago New York subscription rates by carrier per week by mail in Daviess and counties year by mail elsewhere in United States year entered at the post office in Washington, Ind. for transportation as second class matter.
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