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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
1
Word has been received here of the death of Elizabeth Chastain, about 80 years old, a former resident in the home of the late Ja Cosby. Her death occurred at Lang e in the home. Memorial services were planned at Oak Chapel.
In Albuquerque on June 29 INS reports say two searchers for missing youth John Medill McCormick were fired upon in the Sandia mountains. Patrolman Murphy and Wm Murphy were along a peak when a gunman emerged from brush and shouted. The incident heightens speculation of kidnapping or foul play as searches continue amid rain.
Hyde Park, N Y June: President Roosevelt contemplates a nationwide trip with aides and railroad agents coordinating stops. Secretaries pressed states to prioritize a presidential itinerary, while talks of overhauling state and local finances in 1939 and new levies to fund recovery circulate amid cabinet and Senate discussions.
Anapolis June 29 Willis Raymond G of Angola, publisher of the Steuben County Reporter, receives a total of 32 votes near roll call end. Third ballot totals show Starr 345, Willis 23, Bossert 1, and others.
Farmers learned at a chinch bug demonstration on the Hayes Huebner farm north of Wwon that last week's heavy reach reached the outbreak of a taal vicinity. Purdue University's Lehker led the session advising on how to detect and control the insect amidst assurances no serious outbreak is expected.
Reports indicate oil and gas leases are being taken in various sections of Daviess county. EB J Dining of Lawrenceville secured 37 leases for farmers, most for ten years with royalty to landowners if gas is located.
Jimmie Camp visits the Democrat office this week with a 12 1/2 inch radish. Bill Joyce of West Van Trees Street delivers four radishes each measuring 15 inches in length, signaling a bounty of unusually large vegetables in town.
Funeral services were held in Rome Indiana Perry county for Mrs Anna Lee a cousin of J E Murr of Washington Reverend Murr conducted the services Dr Lee a grandson of President Polk was present and identified as related to the deceased
Report notes New Zealand became the first country to grant women the vote in 1893. The item mentions yesterday’s temperature records with a high of 76 and a low of 3. The phrasing reflects a brief historical note alongside local weather observations.
The page shows scattered inning figures and notes from American League and National League games with entries for Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and Washington. Scattered scores include partial innings and references to first and second games.
Vincent Hermestroff a Washington resident for three years and son of Mr and Mrs E Hermestroff of N E 21st street died this morning in Chicago after going there for medical treatment. Survived by parents and a sister Sister Mary Helen Regine of Dubuque. Funeral in Chicago with burial there.
Frank Jones, a 35 year drayman in Loogootee who retired, died at 205 Broadway at 7 pm after a six year illness. Born March 30 1869 near St Marys, he lived in Loogootee 50 years, married twice, survived by wife Margaret Cosgrove, no children, two brothers Joseph and Aaron Jones and sister Mrs Mary Spaulding. Funeral at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Friday at 9 am with burial in St John cemetery Emil Sons in charge.
The Indiana Board of Agriculture organized a State Fair Boosters meeting to be held in St Marys Auditorium near Washington on July 7. County fair leaders and officers will attend to discuss a united effort and support for the state fair.
An aged glass jar dated 1858, recovered from an alley near the Democratic office, is hailed as one of the oldest of its kind still in existence. Archivists note its preservation and potential historical value.
State Policeman Herman Freed was to attend a funeral as announced in local news. The fragment notes Freed’s attendance but lacks further context or details about the departed or location.
A pullet owner reports that a chicken hatched on March 2 has laid eggs within a short period, including two additional lays, indicating rapid early laying behavior. The note underscores unusual early egg production.
Chicago June 29. Court action planned as women and children blocked a railroad track last night to stop an engine. The disruption halted switching at the plant and prevented shipments to other facilities amid a wage dispute and a proposed ten percent cut.
Officials probe remarks by Aubrty Williams urging WPA supporters to back "friends" amid alleged political expenditures. The incident dominates committee discussions as scrutiny intensifies over the speech and its influence on political contests.
Plainville Indiana June 29 Mrs Myrtle Groves 43 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Perkins formerly of this community died Tuesday in an Indianapolis hospital Funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at theville Christian church followed by burial in Plainville cemetery She was born February 1895 and married Elza Groves now surviving with three children Helena Byers Marie Young and Junior Groves Brothers and sisters also listed including Leo Perkins Clyde Perkins Minnie Draper Catherine Sheetz Ruth Nolley.
The Daviess County Donkey Derby is added to the Six county program at Graham Track. Donkeys from Indiana will race hitched to harness and be driven by local contestants Harry Hanson Bob Maxed and Ray Hopewell. A ballot asks readers to vote for a driver and ballots may be sent to Washington office or Graham Farms. The event runs both afternoon and night with high class racing and a grand fireworks finale.
A ballot lists donkey derby participation with options to send or bring ballots to Washington or Graham Farms office. Voters are urged to cast ballots for their favorite driver, with multiple ballots allowed.
In Loogootee on Tuesday afternoon, a car carrying Freida McKinney and three Alperin-Strauss Co. employees rolled onto B&O tracks on Road 45, in front of a slowly moving train. The locomotive was diverted by the train’s momentum, pushing the car aside. all four occupants escaped injury and the car sustained damage alongside the locomotive.
A local obituary note corrects a previous publication on the death of Mrs. Ella Loughmiller. The Democrat acknowledges misspelling the surname of her first husband Charles Grow and names her two deceased sons Cletus Grow and Carl Grow. Grandchildren with the Grow name are also listed.
Officials report theft of 200 Barred pullets and three pounds of something from the home of Trustee J. O. Bullock, located three and a half miles northeast of Sitieomart.
Fargo dispatch notes Langer trailing Senator Nye as votes continue to be tallied. Report indicates a gradual shift in the race with Langer believed to be slowly closing the gap as returns from early precincts are examined.
A misreported kidnapping case ended with police locating Mrs. Goetha Elliott in her home. She allegedly took her son from the Truelove household claiming a court order, but officers recovered the boy and transported him to Vincennes. Local returns show E. Watson leading with 442 votes while Marion County results were incomplete.
The second ballot shows Bossert with 1 vote and Willis with 7, while Willis receives 389 votes on the second, indicating a shift in support and a close tally for the referenced race.
June 29 report from Indiana notes INS Raymond G. Willis of Angola, a publisher, leading Republican candidates in a local field. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
The report notes the first Kansas or Indiana Republican rally at Capehart Farm in gton Indiana. Bobbit introduced the figure to the convention, signaling early party event coverage and local political activity.
Indianapolis June 29 Guy Dausman of Goshen Indiana a member of the resolutions committee announced plans to file a minority report. He advocates against a sweeping reform and proposes a Republican state convention platform including repeal of the primary election law and for nominating Beaton. The GOP delegation numbers 1760 will be considered.
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