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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1939

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Three Families Ready to Move in Local Area

John V. Clark purchases Lyle J. Clark's residence at 1900 Memorial Avenue and will move in immediately. Lyle J. Clark relocates to Oakfield New York. Earl L. Ellis of The Democrat plans to move to 1504 Memorial Avenue after the Clark home is vacated, followed by Mrs. George Klier moving to 408 North East Fifth Street as the Ellis family moves to Memorial Avenue.

John V. Clark Lyle J. Clark Memorial Avenue Clark Oakfield N. Y Earl L. Ellis The Democrat John W. Clark George Klier Grove Street Portereville Road N. E. Fifth Street Ellis

Edinburg crime blotter details a child assault

A report notes a child was assaulted by a man in Edinburg, Ind. The item provides no names or precise dates, but indicates a local crime incident. It references broader Roosevelt era events and political context, with limited readable details from the surrounding text.

Edinburg, Ind

Raccons released in Daviess County by official bodies

Ten state reared raccoons were released today in Daviess county in pairs. Elmer Wiltrout arranged releases with local conservation clubs to boost raccoon numbers. The animals were brought by a state conservation department and placed from Wiltrout’s home on S E Third and Campbell Avenue to various county sections.

Daviess County Elmer Wiltrout State Conservation Department

Medical Group Meeting Highlights Ob Gyn Talk

The Da venga-Martin County Medical Association met at the hospital with Dr. Carl P. Huebber of I U Medical Center delivering a talk on obstetrics. He showed two films on the subject as local doctors in attendance included Ira Bowman H G Coleman Mac G Porter J R Rohrer C P Fox C L Ingalle A G Blazey E E Long H B Lindsay E B Stoot and T R Rice.

Daviene-Martin County Medical Association Carl P. Hueber I. U. Medical Center E. E. Long H. B. Lindsay E. B. Stoot and T. R. Rice

Mrs Krepp in Miami Hospital After Heart Attack

Latest word from Miami Beach Florida reports Mrs George H Krempp has been moved to a hospital and placed in an oxygen tent for further treatment after a serious heart attack last Saturday night she remains in critical condition as of today according to local saenat daily.

Miami Beach Fla George H. Krempp

Mrs Peel in Serious Condition at Indiana Hospital

Mrs. G. G. Peel wife of former Wesley Memorial pastor remains in critical condition at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. She and Bruceville resident was taken to hospital last week after her health worsened from a complication of ailments.

G. G. Peel Wesley Memorial Church Methodist Hospital Indianapolis

Lyle Clark and Family Leave Washington for New Job

Lyle Clark and family, longtime Washington residents, departed for Oakfield New York where Mr Clark will work for Taxton Canning Company. Friends regret the move but wish them success in their new assignment.

Lyle Clark Washington Oakfield N. Y Clark Taxton Canning Company Clarks New

Samuel Courtney Reported Suffering Forehead Infection

Samuel E. Courtney of Warhington a C E I shops worker at Denville Jr is reported to be suffering from an infection of the forehead caused by a cut in a mishap several days ago Mrs Courtney has gone to Danville to be at his bedside.

Samuel E. Courtney Warhington C. & E. I. Shops Denville, Jr

Assessing of Local Personal Property Began in Daviess County

Work by township assessors and deputies started today in Daviess County with supplies and instructions given at the County Assessor Gilbert White’s office. Carl Boger, Washington township assessor, heads a team at the county courthouse and will assess personal property by value through May 15, with no real estate reassessment this year unless petitioned. Residents should aid assessors and have dog taxes ready as they visit homes and businesses.

Daviess County Gilbert White Carl Boger Washington Township Cort House White State Tax Board

Proposed bill to rehabilitate railroads eyed by Congress

Washington March 1 An owner labor committee named by the president disclosed a drafted measure to rehabilitate railroads. It broadens the interstate commerce act to motor and water transport, creates a transportation board of five members at 12000 yearly, and a five judge railroad reorganization court. The bill sets reasonable rates and prohibits undue preference and discrimina tion while funding inland waterway improvements through tolls.

Washington Mar INS Transportation Board Carl Gray Union Pacific George Harrison

Louis Galento Heavyweight Title Clash Planned for June

Miami March 1 Joe Louis heavyweight champion to defend his title against two ton Tony Galento in June the date and venue not yet fixed announced by Mike Jacobs the promoter in a terse INS dispatch Miami Fila report notes the planned bout aims to crown or defend the title with a single decisive matchup.

Miami Fila Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Tony Galento

Oberst et al. ex parte petition for partition

Stephen E. Myers represents plaintiff as attorney in a partition petition. Standice H. Jackson sues S C Donella in a foreclosure of mechanic's lien action.

John J. Oberst Stephen E. Myers Stand Ice

Senate shelves tax allowances for industrial expansion

A senate finance sub committee will report that proposed tax allowances to encourage industrial expansion should not be taken up by Congress now. The panel laid aside the controversial incentives and urges delaying action.

Washington Mar INS Senate Congress

Aged Washington resident Nicholas Fitzpatrick dies at 83

Nicholas Fitzpatrick 83 a retired farmer living at 707 S E Second street died early this morning after a five month illness. Widow Mary Elien (O Connor)rick is seriously ill at home. Born August 15 1855 in Sugarland Washington township he moved to Logtee then to Washington 12 years ago. He was a member of St Simon church. Surviving sister Mrs Mary McCarthy Walnut Iowa and two children preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at St Simon church with burial in St Joseph cemetery Bramble.

Nicholas Fitzpatrick S. E. Second Street Mary _Elien (O'Connor Sugarland Washington Township Patrick Mary Fitzpatrick Ireland St. Joseph Mary McCarthy Walnut Iowa Cletus Linton Fitzpatrick St. Simon Church Bramble Norris Funeral Home Logtee Pernoon Washington

Man's Forearm Severed by Saw in Farm Accident

Jares Neukam, a farmer living near the amavis F ch h, was injured this morning when a saw caught and slashed his forearm. He was pushed toward meat, and the injury affected several fingers, framing a serious trauma in the incident.

Jares Neukam Amavis Wi Neukam

Spalding Dies in Capital after Loom Goes Home

William L Spalding 64 formerly of Loogootee died at his Indiana home yesterday Funeral services set for Thursday at 9 am at St Catherine's Church Indianapolis with burial in Loogootee Surviving include widow and several relatives Chapman Derian and Gordon listed among beneficiaries Aunt Mary Campbell of Montgomery noted as a survivor

William L. Spalding Loogootee Indiana St. Catherine's Church India Michael Spalding O’brian Leo ‘Dudenz Anal Gordon Polis Birdie Derian Walker Mary Campbell Montgomery

Jasper Child's Life Restored At Hospital

Reports from Day county hospital say four year old Robert Huebner of Jasper R. R. 2 was near death after an obstruction in the upper larynx caused cessation of breathing. Attending physician injected adrenalin and opened the trachea to allow breathing, aided by artificial respiration, and the child is doing very well two days later with chance of full recovery.

Day County Hospital Robert Huebner Henry F. Huebner Jasper R. R. 2

Chamberlain's appeasement policy backed by House vote

In London the Chamberlain government won strong parliamentary backing for its Spain policy after a seven hour debate. A Labour motion to censure recognition of Franco's government failed 344 to 157, led by Clement Attlee who charged a tale of half truths.

London Chamberlain Franco Spain House of Commons Clement Atlee

Hospital Notes Mention Local Patients and Procedures

Mrs Charles Osman of Plainville Route One had a major operation this morning Elmer McCracken of Paoli underwent a minor operation Tuesday afternoon Several others Mrs William Miles and Miss Bertha Keith of Washington Route Three Mrs Cecil Price of Sbigunary were admitted for treatment today Eli Simpson of 403 S W Second Street had a minor operation this morning James Neukam was admitted for accident injuries from a saw mill

Charles Osman Plainville Elmer McCracken Paoli William Miles Washington Bertha Keith Cecil Price Eli Simpson S. W. Second James Neukam

War Department Airplane Fund Allocation Approved

Washington March 1 Ins The house appropriations committee approved a 499 857 936 war department appropriation for 784 additional Army airplanes and related contracts the largest military supply measure since postwar days highlighting post World War II scale and urgency.

Washington Mar INS Army War Department House Appropriations Committee

Major Move to Revise Wagner Act Starts in House

Washington March 1 An aggressive bid to force revision of the Wagner Labor Relations Act was announced by Rep C Arthur Anderson Missouri. He will ask 218 members to sign a discharge petition on the speak ers desk to override the House Labor Committee and bring the measure to the floor. The tactic mirrors previous uses to move stalled legislation by admin istration forces in wage and hour anti lynching and bonus bills.

Washington INS C. Arthur Anderson Missouri Anderson House Labor Committee House

Low flood stages predicted in Wabash and White rivers

Weather bureau reports in Indianapolis warn of some rise in the Wabash and White rivers but only low flood stages are probable in the middle and lower sections. Postmaster Henry Backes received the advisory from J H Armington in Indianapolis.

Wabash White River Indianapolis Weather Bureau Henry Backes J. H. Armington Indianapolis

John W Reffitt Funeral Today Observed in Montgomery

Services for John W. Reffitt of Montgomery were held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Montgomery United Brethren Church with burial in Bethany cemetery.

John W. Reffitt Montgomery Montgomery United Brethren Church Bethany Cemetery

Local Boy Scout Fund Receives $100 Donation

A donor labeled as a friend contributed one hundred dollars to the local Boy Scout fund. Arthur W. Allen and Mr. Bryant manage donations and publish a donor list, inviting further gifts to the drive at People’s National Bank Building or through Mr. Bryant. The list includes names and small amounts from numerous names and companies, with a note that omissions may be corrected in later updates.

Boy Scout Fund Ar Hy. Bryant Bryant Arthur W. Allen People&National Bank Mr. Bryant J . Parr Wilson Chas. Gill Ralph G. Hastings Elmer Hastings Wilker J. Lindeman Charles. R. Luder Knights of Lindeman’s Clara B. Cole Noah Webster L. W. Corcoral Martin Fellwood George Farris Ray Donaldsay Norbert Drew Elmer Buzan Norwood Buzan Daviers ‘County Mtr. Co Geo Beulah Burris Mayme Kramer Ted A. S. Biddingers Allen Reiders Flavien-Spalb Dr. Liord ‘Werekine Friedly F. Osman Cates Grocery D.G. McFarland Mgr Graham A. R Faith James Bryant Herman Freed Simson’ Libr. Co John Simpson Emiloyees Simpson Lbr Buss

Labor groups prepare for presidential peace conference

Washington reports momentum toward a formal conference between the A F of L and the CIO or allied unions. President Roosevelt was expected to set a date and place after March 4, with John L Lewis and William Green named as leading delegates and White House talks anticipated. Horse racing mentions appear as marginal editorial content.

Washington A. F. of L John Mc. Lewis C. I. Cl William Gre A. F Green White House Vélt Ces Perkins Roosevelt

Slain Couple Mystery Near Edinburg Triggers Manhunt

Indiana State Police, Fayette County Sheriff, and local agencies pursued farmhand Cliff Redmond and an unnamed companion after Paul Brand and his wife were found murdered in their Edinburg area farm home. Their 12-year-old daughter survived an apparent assault as Brand's automo bile was linked to the suspect check. Redmond, driving a 1935 black sedan, was captured in Fayette County with the companion, following a statewide alert. The girl reported hearing gunfire and threats, and authorities investigated whether the crime included a threat to kill the children if information was shared. The investigation centered on the Brand farm and involved the missing man hunt across several counties.

Indianapolis Redmond Edinburg Gloria Fayette County Indiana C. F. Ché Frank Finney Cliff ‘Redmon Brané Brand Nile Ehets Atta Farn Hany Sel Asr Neiga

Strike Called at Plane Plant in St Louis

Dozens of Curtis Wright employees at the municipal airport plant began a strike in St Louis to press for job security and wage increases. About 100 non strikers refused to enter the factory, affecting operations linked to the Buffalo New York plant.

St. Louis IHS Curtis- Wright Corporation Wace Jalsof le Buffalo, N.Y

Hiram Funcannon Ill After Barn Accident Near Plainville

Plainville Illinois farmer Hiram Funcannon, living north of town, was seriously ill today after an apparent fall while working near his barn yesterday evening. The accident, described as a farmer’s mishap, involved his companion Doyie and occurred in the Say off area.

Plainville Funcannon Doyie

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Navy Gulf Charleston S.C Charleston Navy Yard Houston South i Atlantic America West Indies Hughes St. John's Episcopal Church Daviess City Samuel Courtney R. R Nicholas” Fitzzpatrick WM. L. Spalding Ott Great Southern Birminlghem Ala Jasper Child Liverpool England Illinois Ind Paul Bran Hiram Funcannon
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