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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
1
Este Clark, county supervisor, reports significant cleanup at Allen Field on N E Third Street. Workers under the National Youth Administration cut the hedge, cleared weeds, leveled the ground, and prepared space for a softball field and a tennis court with city-provided equipment planned for the latter.
Arthur Rogers of Indiana enters the race for the state supreme court first district. James M. Givens of Porter announces his nomination bid for state treasurer. Givens has past ties with Fletcher American Bank in Indianapolis and Gary Trust and Savings Bank.
Last night Kiwanis members enjoyed an inspiring program at their dinner meeting. Charle Kidwell delivered the message about a dawning era of maturity and devoted service, urging sacrifice, citizenship, and community betterment as guiding values. The next meeting is slated for 6:00 PM on July 6, with entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Palmer at the Temple Theatre.
Report from Bicknell area describes a collapse at American No 1 Mine where Clifford Page and John Fairhurst were working. Page died trapped under slate and conveyor cogs as rescuers arrived. Fairhurst survived with two sons Dallas of Bicknell and Lyte of Westphalia. Authorities note potential fault detection a focus of inquiry.
Information from D. H. Carter, county superintendent, notes a petition among WPA workers in Elmore township urging the township to purchase school books for pupils. The petition aligns with a 1937 law requiring purchase if 51 percent of taxpayers sign.
Members of the Washington Country Club slated for a women’s golf tournament Thursday morning should arrive at the clubhouse by 8 15. Those wishing luncheon reservations at 1 pm should call Norma Bartlett at 689.
Miss Martha Davidson of Petersburg conducts life saving classes at the municipal swimming pool. She has instructed a group of 13 and will offer another session Wednesday morning at 10 o clock at the pool. Interested adults should apply at the pool.
Dr H B Lindsay attended the Methodist Hospital homecoming banquet in Indianapolis held as a memorial to the late Dr Edwin Clark noted surgeon. A plaque honoring Dr Clark was unveiled and photos of surgeons mentored by him surrounded his portrait. Dr Gateh dean of the Indiana School of Medicine spoke.
News from Leesburg Ohio reports the death of Mrs Roy E Davis formerly of Washington. A 1913 graduate who taught in Daviess county schools, she married Roy E Davis and later resided in Circleville and Leesburg. Survived by husband and one son who graduated the night before her death. Her father McKelvey and mother Fanny Crabbe also noted.
Vincennes Ind June 28 Judge Sherman G Davenport ruled for the plaintiff in a divorce action brought by Hugh McCain Pike county farmer against Bertha Davenport whom he married three years ago The judge awarded $600 alimony though the wife sought $15000 and had asked for a prior county proceeding in Daviess County
Lee Guy sues Leona M Guy for divorce with Homer E Beasley serving as attorney for the plaintiff. The filing lists the plaintiff and defendant, with Beasley representing the plaintiff in the action.
La Porte Indiana June 28 Judge Wirt Warden called a grand jury to investigate the slaying of State Policeman Ray Dixon by two roaming North Dakota bandits. Orell Easton 25 of Valley City and brother Clarence Easton 27 were linked to the crime. The surviving Easton, wounded, identified himself. he and the other brother were involved in a brief crime spree ending with Dixon’s death. Authorities planned a coroner’s inquest at Kankakee Illinois and a special LaPorte grand jury session to seek first degree murder indictments.
In Albuquerque on June 28 the INS reported developments in a case tied to two youths missing after entering a car and driving toward isolated east slope peaks. Authorities pursued a similar line of inquiry across a mountain region as part of the search.
Indiana's traffic fatalities dropped over 25 percent in the first five months of the year from 492 to 365. May 1938 had 72 deaths versus 101 in May 1937. Total accidents reached 10,539 with about 1,000,000 in losses. Pedestrian deaths numbered 114, with rural fatalities up 65 percent. Evansville recorded fewer deaths among cities over 70,000.
Fragmentary wartime note blames German aircraft for a series of bombings in Franco era territory. The report alludes to Spanish forces and possible sabotage by unidentified operatives, with limited details available.
Taylor Frye withdrew his claim related to the county auditor matter in a De Bateman Frye ruling. The record notes the regent ruling and indicates the action was filed previously with the county auditor, with expectations discussed about further steps.
A special train near the 8 and 0 corridor carried Civil War veterans to Gettysburg Pennsylvania for Independence Day events. In Washington about 2 pm the train picked up veterans. Alex C. Bowen, 94, Knox County's sole survivor, boarded at Vince. No Daviess county veterans joined the reunion.
The six downtown churches resume Sunday night gatherings next week on the Westminster Presbyterian lawn at 6 PM, lasting one hour. A combined choir will lead with Wm. H. Rodebeck and Marion Donaldson directing and Mrs. Libbie Haskett at the piano. Each church will supply a special number and pastors will align their numbers with their preaching nights.
Mrs. Ella Loughmiller, 65, widow of John D. Loughmiller of Barr township, died this morning after a week of illness. A Knox county native born October 4, 1872, she lived in Daviess county for years and was a Bethany Christian Church member. Survived by husband, four grandchildren, and two earlier sons Charles Grove and Carl Grove who died earlier. Funeral at Bethany Christian Church at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Geo Whee officiating. interment in Bethany cemetery. Norris & Sons funeral directors.
Mrs. Robert Preston of Petersburg underwent a major operation last night. Mrs. Lester T. Durnil of RFD 1 was admitted for treatment. Noble Ww. Fields of West Biden RFD 2 was admitted for medical treatment last night. Mrs. Marvin Walters of Petersburg had a minor operation.
A son was born to Mrs. Hermal Rogers of Petersburg road on June 25. The family welcomes the new arrival and reports good health.
Ray Pride, a farmer from Washing township, injured his right hand this morning when it was caught in a combine. Twelve men were taken to close the scene.
City officials awarded a contract to Layne North Co. for drilling test wells at the Maysville pumping station for 11,200 with a clause that the city pays only if a suitable water supply is located. Three bids were submitted, one lower but not per specifications. The council, after considering a letter from George H. Flagg, and advice from engineer Warren Bevington, will confer with Mutual Building Corp before further action. Also approved building permits for local projects including tree removal at Herron, curb work at 106 ME 11th, basement dig at 614 West Walnut, a six room home at 410 N W First, and a front porch at 207 East 14th.
President Roosevelt, starting a week at the Hudson River estate that serves as a summer White House, reviewed the merits of more than 100 bills. He left Wilmington, Delaware after a dreary day as Prince Bertil of Sweden presented a monument marking the 1638 Swedish landing. Bertil’s father, Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, is ill. A historical note recalls chop suey origins in 1896.
In Indianapolis in June a dynamite laden protest assailed the party plank in the GOP state platform. The event highlighted divisions over prohibition and wet policy within the Republican ranks.
In Washington on June 28 the Works Administration approved another group of 10 Navy department work projects totaling 1,995,000, lifting the program’s overall value to 570,655,728. The projects are located at several sites, adding to the expanding defense construction drive as new applications pile up.
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