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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

3

Dozen Convicts Involved In Prison Break Turmoil

News of a prison break involving a dozen convicts and a social worker named Joiner. Wounds were sustained by a guard, the warden, and two others, with Mrs Joiner sustaining leg and arm injuries from bullets. Doctor Stephenson said amputation of Mrs Joiner’s arm would not be needed. State Director John H. Klinger led the inquiry, questioning how knives and escape plans were arranged. The incident prompts a debate over restrictions on women’s admission to the union and welfare-related relaxations.

L. E. Stephenson John H. Klinger State Director of Correction

Parole Supervisors Take Charge as Sylvia Workers Step In

Sylvia workers assume supervision of state parolees. Mr Joiner chosen to travel from Crawfordsville relics staff drawing the office pool. Only Fordsville personnel may handle county supervision. Hunt, a convicted bandit, praised for conduct and nearing completion of sentence on April 19, 1933, while Sweet Skusewich Niverson and others face solitary confinement and unannounced suspects in a Democrat sought case.

Joiner Crawfordsville Fordsville

All Bingo Banned in Shelby County

Shelbyville, Ind. Sheriff Leonard Worland announced that all bingo games are banned in Shelby County following a request by several Indianapolis residents to hold games outside Shelbyville. The action follows earlier orders stopping bingo in Shelbyville after complaints, with speculation over allowing small merchandise-only games outside the city.

Shelbyville Ind Indianapolis Shelby County Leonard Worland R Ed Shook Shook Board of Public Safety At Sheriff Worland

Husband Held After Rockport Woman Shot Dead

Mrs. Ethel Niles 34 was killed at her home seven miles southwest of Rockport Indiana. Husband Arthur Niles 45 was held for investigation after a neighbor and a visitor reported two gunshots coming from the driveway as they returned from a store. A shotgun had already been removed from the scene by a local man.

Rockport Ind Ethel Niles Arthur Niles Nell Wagner Indianapolis Niles

Contributions to others in dire need noted

A fragmented line notes that contributions from a benevolent source were shared with those in dire straits, reflecting communal support amid hardship. The text hints at gratitude for help given and the duty to continue aiding affected individuals.

Local Family Visits and Social Roster Across Town

Fragments show Sunday evening visits among local households including Mr and Mrs Alva Bro and Mrs Dyal and Rev and Mrs Curtis Rigg. Others mentioned: Mr John Mansfield Mr Plumer and sons from Burns Mrs Mead Dant and Mr gins Mrs Charles Frowpl and Mrs Aga with children.

Golf and rivalry swirl around Wilfrid in town chapter

Barbara, Peyton, Ron, and Roy discuss Wilfrid as a rival in golf. They note his grim determination, disciplined practice, and good condition while contrasting Ron’s restless behavior and Barbara’s plan to go to town. Confusion and speculation fill the scene as characters doubt each other.

Mr. Herring Barbara Peyton Ron Wilfrid Roy

Fragmentary OCR Note with Unclear Context

The readable text is highly garbled with stray phrases and incomplete quotes, offering no clear event, names, dates, or place. It cannot establish a coherent news item, action, or outcome from the fragment.

Stuttie Couple Mentioned in Fragmented Item

A partial clipping notes Mr and Mrs E T Stuttie and mentions a local event, with unreadable surrounding details. The readable text references a couple and a social or community context without clear actions or outcomes.

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