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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

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Funeral for Mrs Lena C Wolf Held at Central Christian

The funeral of Mrs Lena C Wolf wife of John Wolf was held Sunday at 2 pm at the Central Christian church Rev Arthur Weaver conducted the service. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery with pallbearers Jess Blevins Harry Lemmons Rollie Gines Walter Hand Charles Moore and Frank McLin and flower girls Marteline Kortge Rosemary Naylor Absalene Uphold Imogene Lee Jean Simmons Phoebe Hayes Norma Jane Kirkpatrick Clara Bell Leake.

Lena C. Wolf John Wolf Central Christian Church Arthur Weaver Oak Grove Cemetery Jess Blevins Harry Lemmons Rollie Gines Walter Hand Charles Moore Frank McLin Marteline Kortge Rosemary Naylor Absalene Uphold Imogene Lee Jean Simmons Phoebe Hayes Norma Jane Kirkpatrick Clara Bell Leake

Falling Tree Injury Delays Visit to Lodgect Hospital

A fragmented OCR note describes a falling tree near Lodgect Road causing injuries and a delayed hospital visit. It mentions rural areas and a path to the hospital, with unclear details about the route and exact location.

Tragic three-vehicle crash near Shoals claims seven lives

The Daviess county coroner and investigators probe a Saturday afternoon wreck about 10 miles east of Shoals near Loo gootee. Seven people died, with an eighth possible at Daviess county hospital. Victims include Fred Connell, 60, trustee. Carl Connell, 30, teacher. James Tranter, 76, B&O worker. King, 40, Shoals town marshal. Charles E Willis, 61, former poultry dealer. Everett Lessing of icknell. Robert Welton of Vincennes. Injured include Cosmas VanHoy and Robert VanHoy. The three-vehicle crash involved an army car, a sedan, and a light pickup. Coroners seek cause, with conflicting testimony and ongoing witness interviews. The tragedy occurred late Saturday amid driving rain. the army car may have swerved and sideswiped the pickup before a head-on impact. The army car caught fire. responders aided victims at the scene. Further details on verdict and precise sequence pending page eight.

Fred Connell Halbert Shoals Carl Connell Halbert Township James Tranter King Charles E Willis Cosmas V. VanHoy Co Gootee Robert VanHoy St Knox Carl ‘Connell Baker Robin van Hoy Scudder Burke Ceed Ner Aemisa Tecka Cen Ae Mientras Ateiva Jones Harold DE Charles Biden John Roll Digtford Boulden Boulde Shoals Tre Age

Emma Marie Beck Funeral Held at St Marys Washington

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Marie Beck wife of Joseph B Beck were held this morning at St Marys Catholic Church Washington with Rev Joseph Vollmer officiating Burial followed at St Johns Cemetery Pallbearers named Fred Mandabach Walter Raumann Louis Wagner James Wagner Walter Vollmer and Bernard Vollmer

Emma Marie Beck Joseph B. Beck St. Mary's Catholic Church Washington Joseph Vollmer St. John’s Cemetery Fred Mandabach Walter Raumann Louis Wagner James Wagner Walter Vollmer Bernard Vollmer

Hip Fracture From Fall At Home

Mrs. Alice Bixler a well known Portersville road resident fell at her home Sunday suffering a fracture to her left hip She was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation. She is listed in stable condition and her injury is not considered life threatening.

Alice Bixler Portersville Road

Aged Resident Polly Gray Dies in West Washington

Aunt Polly Gray, a longtime resident of West Washington, has died today at her home. The death closes a long life marked by local involvement and tight community ties.

Polly” Gray West Washington

Hospital Notes Report on Local Medical Entries

Dr. Jack McKittrick underwent a major operation this morning for appendiceal issue. Martha Ann Killion was admitted for medical treatment Sunday. Mrs. Alice and Grannan family members, plus Jacob Taylor, Odon, all noted in the daily notes with treatment updates.

Jack McKittrick Mies Martha Ann Killion Er Hoe Petersburg Alice Ee Grannan Jery Mes Jacob Taylor Odon

Temperatures Show Rain Saturday Forecast

Readable weather note reports Saturday rain with measurable totals guiding residents. The fragment indicates precipitation expectations and temperature mentions for the period.

Loogootee Lions Triumph Over Plainville in Final Night Celebration

Loogootee residents celebrated late into the night after the Lions defeated Plainville to reach the finals at a Washing tournament. Mayor Kidwell helped lead a town-wide homecoming, with the fire and school bells ringing as the Diamond and town square hosted parades, speeches, and a bonfire. Coach Costello and players plan for Saturday's game against Stendal at Vincennes.

Ogootee Lions Idwell Loogootee Diamond Kid Kidwell Costello Vincennes Stendal Pike County Huntingburg

One Dead in Northwest Arkansas Storm

Eureka Springs March 6 One person is dead and about a dozen injured as a small tornado hit northwest Arkansas late Saturday night. A home near Denver area was demolished killing 24 year old George W. Sime. Several injured near Denver and Eureka Springs with property damage around 100 000 dollars. The World War cost a total of 107 000 000 a day.

Eureka Springs INS Arkansas George W. Sime Denver

Car Strikes Boulder on Route 50 Near Shoals

Saturday night a passing car struck a large rock on Route 50 near Shoals, sending the vehicle off the road but the occupants escaped injury. Officers secured the scene until morning while a tow truck cleared the rock and local traffic was detoured.

Bile Huron

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Connell Car of Shoals Here Fort Knox Shopls Army Car Democrat Daviess St. Mary Monty C. P. Sefide Daviess County Herman Freed Captain Jones United States Army Investig Daviess _ county hospital Eveci Cara Mr. King Aflan Esterday Plainville Wm. Kidwell Coach Costello Layers Martin County Storm Inn
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