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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
1
Report notes heavy damage across Knoxville Tennessee and surrounding areas with significant property losses. Weather events caused damage in Missouri and Kentucky as floodwaters rise threatening homes and infrastructure. Authorities assess costs and evacuations continue in affected communities.
The Democrats contest named prize winners for Who's Hat is Whose with R. G. Keller winning $5 at 810 Center Street, city. Mrs. W. W. Grannan took $3 at 815 W Main St and Mrs. Earl Murdoch earned $2 at 401 E Hefron St.
Captain Earl Ellis of the Salvation Army states he oversees arrangements for a Fourth of July celebration at Eastside Park. He urges public cooperation especially in purchasing and displaying fireworks while band concerts and a daytime program precede evening fireworks. Large attendance is expected next Wednesday as the schedule keeps people in the park through the day.
The light sedan of Frank Yarborough on Memorial avenue was damaged at 12:30 today when it crashed into a parked car on West First. It rolled to Walnut street and West Third street, striking another vehicle. slight damage to both cars was reported.
The White Star bus line will run Leogootes on saby 4th, making four round trip.
Harvesting season begins as rains slowed maturation and left fields damp. Many farmers in Washington and Daviess counties have cut wheat on higher ground to speed drying, with oats yielding better than wheat. The crop outlook is fair and the harvest will provide jobs for many in the county.
Detroit air Olympics program began at 10 20 a m when Mrs Phoebe Fairgrave Omle of Tennessee flew from Ford Airport in a tiny Flivver. She leads a 24 plane reliability tour spanning a 6300 mile course aided by force awards and Edsel Ford.
Ten of the twenty four Ford reliability tour planes, which left Detroit this morning, arrived in Indianapolis shortly before noon today, marking a leg of the cross country flight.
Mrs. Ralph Gootee of 515 Northeast First Street was admitted to Daviess County Hospital Friday evening for a minor operation.
Galena Kansas June 30 volunteers battled a blaze as a brick building collapsed trapping bystanders. Witnesses fear several are buried beneath debris while fire crews probed the rubble for victims with estimates ranging from one to twenty missing.
Indianapolis June 30 The state charter board granted a charter to the reorganized Citizens State Bank of Noblesville after it closed previous to the confession by cashier C G Patterson of embezzling 164000. The bank reopens with capital of 100000.
Ray Donaldson, a May graduate of Washington high school, received an Edward Rectora Scholarship to De Pauw University. The four year award, funded at $200 annually, honors high scholastic achievement and participation in scholastic activities. Donaldson made the honor roll all four years and participated in debate and oratorical teams, serving as president of his class, with memberships in Service Club, Latin Club, Ice-Breakers, and High-Y clubs.
Mr Squires was released on a five hundred dollar bond in a Monday afternoon proceeding.
June 30 a rescue attempt on a drifting ice floe near Virgo Bay Spitsbergen involves General Umberto Nobile and five others. Swedish aviator Lt Sinar-Paa Lundborg witnessed the floe’s movement as efforts continue to prevent the ice from breaking and endangering the airstrip. Finnish Lt. Sarko flies to Italia camp to aid Na male Ceccione after Lundborg’s rescue run.
Thousands at a Houston convention paid silent tribute as bands played Rock of Ages after former war secretary of the navy Josephus Daniels delivered a eulogy for William Jennings Bryan. Daniels and Bryan had served in the Wilson administration.
Ezra Mattingly, a local lawyer, addressed a large Edwardsport Baptist church audience at a union meeting on "Freedom." The event drew more than two hundred attendees, the best turnout in Brotherhood history, with several Washington visitors listed among the crowd for last night. The next meeting is set for Veale Creek church with high expectations for attendance.
Houston June 30 United Press Governor Alfred E Smith pledged strict enforcement of all laws if elected president and urged fundamental changes to national prohibition. The speech drew praise from dry leaders while evoking criticism from wets and Tammany allies. Southern Democrats urged organizing to elect dry nominees and defeat the wet presidential candidate. Senator Robinson praised Smith’s grasp of issues and noted the convention approved a prohibition plank.
Hoosier farmers prefer sun over reports from Houston. The persistent rains spoil alfalfa and damage corn stands across Indiana. Wet fields hinder cultivation, turning corn yellow while peas for canning ripen amid ongoing showers. Wheat remains promising despite fears for oats and overall harvest prospects.
Paris reports a coal mine explosion near Fioche basin killing forty workers. About twenty men are still believed trapped inside the mine as rescue efforts continue.
Word reached Washington of the sudden death of John Z Miller, 62, a salesman for Sayers Scoville of Cincinnati. He died Wednesday in Erin Tennessee while on a business visit. Miller was well known by local undertakers and had traveled to the city in business for about forty years.
Woodmen Circle members are urged to meet at 7 30 p m at 1508 North Street the home of Mrs Rebecca Cunningham to hold services for her. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 3 p m at First Christian church with burial in Oak Grove cemetery afterward.
A joint dirigible and aircraft search began in St Louis to locate Leslie H Smith an air mail pilot overdue over 36 hours. He departed Little Rock at 7 10 p m Thursday night bound for St Louis and was due at 10 a m today.
The 150 foot water works tower in Elkhart will be topped with a north arrow and the word Elkhart to guide aviators, providing a clear landmark for pilots navigating the area.
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