28 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
1
John Himsel, a well known Waco farmer, damaged some quail eggs but saved 16. He brought them to Washington where Joe Burkhardt placed them under a bantam hen and all hatched. The young quail are being raised to release under local game club rules.
Joseph Hoeft 41, a fore oys negated noth due to heat or. He was the son of Fred and Theresa Hoefling and married Loreine on April 29, 1925. Survived by wife Loreine and children Charles E Donald A, with siblings Theresa Maurer Rose Hod Will Odelia Turk Leo Hoefling. Funeral planned at St Wadnaten Catholic Church. remains to Keller Mortuary then Haubstadt.
In Terre Estes resident Dleda Holman v city of Washington a $10,000 damage suit tied to a 1934 Eastside Park boat accident opened in circuit court. The plaintiff claims permanent illness from the incident while the city contends it had no role. Jury selection occurred and witnesses began testimony around 11 o'clock as the case proceeded. Prison officials and staff were mentioned in relation to related events and custody during proceedings.
A fragment notes in London quotations reflect continued embargo concerns as American entities lower prices for foreign goods. The brief hints at impact on trade and pricing during the period.
Louis Pete Butler, coach of New Mexico School of Mines in Scorro, New Mexico, arrived by train this afternoon for a brief visit with Gene and Don Clark of Plainville. The Clarks were on Butler’s Mines basketball team last winter as he heads to New York for summer school.
Davieas county board of review will officially close Friday after in session all this time. Members include WHAKs Hoddinott Ora E Beasley Gilbert White Elmer Utterback and R Ernest Clark. They reviewed township assessments making some changes but leaving figures as paused by the township assessor.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lett visited Indianapolis on Tuesday to purchase pedigreed breeding stock from Overbrook Poultry Farm for use in the 1940 mating of their poultry stock. Overbrook Farm is owned by Walter C Marmon.
Mrs. Fred Seal received word today of the death of her sister Mrs. Will McBride of Grand Junction Colorado. The McBrides resided in Washington several years ago and will be remembered by many local people.
Washington women golfers will participate in a tournament Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Washington Country Club. All women players are urged to be present to take part.
Washington loan offices will close Thursday afternoon and maintain this weekly schedule through early September. Numerous other local businesses. In 1937 the world produced about 470,000 fine ounces of platinum.
Box score lines show teams Hamlin Boston Chicago St Louis Philadelphia New York and others with partial inning tallies and pitching lines. Notable pitchers J Dean Cooper Mulcahy Lohrman Pearson Nelson Gomez Caster and batters errant without full game context.
The obituary notes Joe Ruemmele died at age 83 and had been a longtime resident of Indianapolis. The funeral was held for a former local resident with ties to the Veanienka and Necmiesta communities.
A fragment notes a person linked to a township neighborhood case, with little readable detail beyond a name-like phrase and a community setting. No clear events or dates are present to confirm actions or outcomes.
In Evangville Indiana on Tuesday the Swanis club hosted a Kay event entertaining 289 boys and girls including disabled and orphaned children. The afternoon exhibition showcased activities and planned trips to Mesker Park as part of the club’s charitable program.
A large Daviess county Democrat delegation heads to Indianapolis Friday for a 12 30 reception and homecoming for Paul V. McNutt former Indiana governor and presidential hopeful. The American Legion drum corps leads the parade with about fifty bands and drum corps from across the state. The welcome program includes Star Spangled Banner Back Home Again in Indiana and remarks by Mayor Reginald Sullivan and Purdue President Ed C. Elliott.
In Edwardsport Bennington seven John Curry and Ralph P Scudder testified briefly yesterday and today as the case of bottomland farms and levee plans proceeds. Edwardspor officials questioned them about land value and prospective gains after the levee, with estimates ranging from 80 to 95 dollars per acre.
Judge Earl R. Cox of Maine voices concern as the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of a governor drafted traffic safety council measure. The draft would shift magistrate duties for traffic violations and minor misdemeanors from justices of the peace and mayors to circuit court judges, altering local judicial appointments and authority.
Washington June 28 Administration leaders pressed party discipline in a drive to pass a repeal measure tied to a four year policy shift. Democratic ranks showed splits as defections loomed, raising doubts whether the bill would fail or pass. Supporters warned repeal would push the nation toward involvement in global power politics and a heavy role for the United States in shaping peace and war dynamics.
About 300 Eagles and their wives gathered at the Washington Eagles Lodge hall Tuesday night for a free fried chicken supper. After the meal the lodge initiated six candidates. Wives of the members helped with other dishes.
New York June 28 reports say Tony Galento, with blood pressure up and nerves jangling, faced a championship challenge against Joe Louia at Yankee Stadium tonight. The portly Jersey tavern keeper appeared outwardly calm despite the high stakes and tense atmosphere surrounding the bout.
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