Elmore Farm Bureau Meeting to be Held Next Monday
The Elmore Township Farm will hold its regular meeting Monday evening May 12 at 8:00 at Elmora High School. An entertainment program by the Daviess County Rural Youth Club will follow the business session with a playlet, a Rural Youth trip to Washington DC by Marvin Flint, and a Rural Youth Quartette. Farmers and families are invited. Damon Vertrees, chairman. Hargid Doove, secretary.
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Elmore Township
Elmora High School
Daviess County
Washington, D. C
Marvin Flint
Damon Vertrees
Hargid Doove
Local Men Attend Meet at Santa Claus Indiana
A community Soil Conservation program briefing drew bankers, county agents, and conservationists to Santa Claus Indiana. Lawrence Nolan farm in Barr Township highlighted practical farming methods, with attendees from Daviess County including John M. Mee and County Agricultural Agent Holmes Morrison.
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Darryllis
Louis Reserve
Santa Indiana
Lawrence Nolan
Barr Township
Francis
Daviess County
John M. Meee
Holmes and
Morriso
Alfordsville Woman Mavis Heiderman Dies at Home
Mrs. Mavis C Heiderman died Thursday at her home near Alfordsville. She was the wife of Maitland Heiderman and survived by three children, Alice Sharp in Shington, Ruth Mills in Col. and Emery Heiderman at home. Services are set for Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at the M church in Alfordsville with burial in Christian cemetery. Friends may visit after 2 30 o'clock Friday night.
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Mavis C. Heiderman
Alrnle
Maitland Heiderman
Alice Sharp
Shington
Ruth Mills
Col
Emery Heiderman
Alfordsville
Christian Cemetery
Seaman Dant Has Accident
Mr and Mrs Joseph Dant of 1404 Grand Avenue received a long distance call from their son James Francis Dant S2C reporting an accident aboard the U5 Ss i and hospitalization for 30 days at Island Naval Hospital He expressed a wish to hear from his friends and family at his address James Incis Dant U S Naval Hospital
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Joseph Dant
Grand Avenue
James Francis Dant
Seaman Dant
Island
James iIncis Dant
U. S. Naval
Hos
Rites Held for Francis M White
Funeral services for the late Francis M White were held at 2 PM at Aikman Creek Baptist Church with Rev William R Seat presiding. Burial followed in the ng cemetery. Bearers included Donna Mc Cain Emma Fitzgerald Millis Sullivan Evelyn Kays Zelma Goodwin Hallie Meade Martha Ricks. Pallbearers were Stanley Dayton Homer Dayton Gilbert White Lloyd White Wil Davis and Milton Fitz-.
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Francis M. ‘White
Aikman Creek Baptist Church
William R. Seat
F Ng
Donna McCain
Emma Fitzgerald
Millis Sullivan
Evelyn Kays
Zelma Goodwin
Hallie Meade
Martha Ricks
Stanley Dayton
Homer Dayton
Gilbert White
Lloyd White
Wil Davis
Milton Fitz
Thomas Daniels Buried Yesterday in Oak Grove Church
Funeral services for the late Thomas Daniels were conducted at Oak Grove church in Reeves township yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. R C. Hale officiated and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Active pallbearers were Armes, Herman Edwards, Friedman Edwards, Phillip Schnarr, Clyde Schnarr, and Charles Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Daniels
Oak Grove
Reeves Township
R. C Hale
Armes
Herman Edwards
Friedman Edwards
Phillip Schnarr
Clyde Schnarr
Charles Taylor
Weather Outlook For Illinois May 9 Report
A weather bulletin notes Illinois will see a pattern of unsettled conditions with periods of precipitation. Forecasters expect temperatures to stay mild with scattered showers likely across central and northern counties through the day.
Elena Weather Report Summary
Elena area shows a low around 40s after a previous night also near freezing. Daytime highs near 58 with clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds. No precipitation expected, thermometers dipping again tonight into the upper 30s.
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Elena
Prize Winners of Contest Announced
The Democrat and Temple Court hosted a coloring contest for "Son Of The Guardsman." Over 100 entries arrived, prompting duplicated prizes. First prizes awarded to Patty O Neill and Paul Am, two second prizes to Robert Scudder and Suzanne Wedeking, plus multiple $1 awards to other winners. Free tickets and archery prizes mailed to recipients. serial showings continue Saturdays at Temple Court.
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Guardsman
Theemocrat
Temple Court
Mjd
Teo
Patty O'Neill
Paul Am
Passai Electric Company
Robert Scudder
Suzanne Wedeking
Washington
Robert Walker
Robert Charles Ker
Épi
Son
Ardsman
Ae Burris
Billie May Minton
Anie Goodrich
Anna Marie Mathews
Donald Purdue
Samlee Kat
Johnny Standley
This Y
Fileanor Hobson
Loogootee
Jane Clare Michaels
Emma Pearl Edmondson
I -One
Douglas Blazey
Berd Dant
Ray Utterback
Jo- Sue Miller
Gertrude Neil Alvitt White
Robert 7
Indiana University Law Alumni Invited to Law Day Reunion
Washington alumni of the Indiana University School of Law received invitations to the alumni reunion observing Law Day on May 14 at Bloomington. A portrait of Wendell L. Willkie, IU Law School 1916 alumnus, will be presented, painted by Clara Fargo and donated by W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan. Hastings will speak. Afternoon program by the Junior Bar Section features the annual law student court finals. reservations handled by Mickey M. Miller of the Law Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Indiana University School of Law
Bloomington
University
Wendell L. Willkie
School of Law
W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Willé
Clara Fargo Tho
Elwood
N S. Hastings
Washington
University’ of Trustees
Indiana Bar i Association
Mickey M. Miller
Law Club
Hospital Notes Admits Several Local Residents
Admitted are Mrs. Cecil Holt of Shoals RAR4 and Mrs. Cecil Holt. Also listed are Miss Bertie Ann Davidson of Bicknell, Mrs. Robert Fox of 311 N. W. iiith, Mrs. Merrill R. Lewis of R. R. 2, Dixie Jean Slaven Minor-Mise, and Mrs. John H. Smith of R. R. 4 with a son. Herschel E. Petersburg and Phillip Woner R. R. 2, along with Mrs. Richard Shy, are noted in the records.
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Cecil Holt
Shoals
Bertie Ann Davidson
Bicknell
Robert Fox
N. W. Iith
Merrill R. Lewis
R. R
Mise Dixie Jean Slaven
R. Leorn
John H. Smith
Herschel
E. Petersburg
Phillip Woner
Richard Shy
Youths tied to hotel holdup and gunfire probe
A Cincinnati hotel hold up links to youths after a detector test and a revolver bullet trace. The Detective Chief notes bullets traced to Jeffersonville Indiana where two officers were shot on May 1 while questioning two men.
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Jktaee
Cincinnati
Merzie
Jeffersonville
Ind
Truckers Return to Work in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 6 four men returned to the city as 1,400 Teamsters AFL members ended a strike at major trucking companies. The accord raises wages to 1.26 for checkers and switchers and 1.10 for dock workers, with a 48 hour week, overtime after eight hours, and double time on six holidays. The agreement allows drivers to refuse handling unfair goods or crossing picket lines and includes no violence during the dispute.
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Indianapolis
Ind
iIndianapolis
Napolis
Teamsters Union
AFL
Peaine
Léster Hunt
International ‘Teamsters Union
Algo
Death Takes Mrs. Clements in Montgomery County
Mrs. Jane Clements aged 75 died at her home on Montgomery Route 2 this morning after an illness that had grown since February. Born in Harrison township on March 2, 1872, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Colvin. She married Frank Clements on February 8, 1898, who died in February 1944. She was a member of the St. church and funeral arrangements were being made.
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Jane Clements
Montgomery
Clements
Harrison Township
John and
Elizabeth (Bennett) Colvin
Frank Clements
St. 4
Cononnae Aebntiag Mor
Wrong Price in Ad At Smith Grocery Sparks Confusion
A misprint in a Smith Grocery advertisement shows an incorrect price for Cheering. Local readers report the three pack price was mislisted, causing confusion and prompting store clarification.
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Smith
Baal Earetasts Democrat
Meek Ag
Dls
Death of Mrs Myrtle Weils Former Plainville Resident
Mrs Myrtle Weils a former Plainville resident who moved to Plainville in 1880 and later to Freetown Indiana died at Beth Connellirrs home. She leaves a large family including Ruth Mildred Heibacker and Mrs Mary Weils with several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Plainville Methodist church Sunday at 2 o'clock with burial in Plainville cemetery.
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Plainville
Beth Conenirr
William Weils
Freetown
Indiana
Vernal
Ruth
Mildred Heibecker
Indie
Mary Weils
Detroit
Iles B. Burroughs
Hepsonville
Tll
Theda Bales
Driville
Ind
Liffyn Harstine
Broffigi
Stanley Murphy
Chicago
Funeralville Ville
Faille Methodist Church
Indianapolis State Te Merée Reported a OE
Indianapolis report notes a state meteorology event in Indiana cities with local details unclear from OCR.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Te Merée
Enlistment Date Extended for World War I Vets
Cape C Tyler announces extension of the enlistment deadline for veterans of World War I. The cutoff now remains June 30, 1947 for those holding discharge grades who are partially disabled. Applications submitted by June 30, 1997 may allow additional enlistments at Vincennes Army Testing Station, Washington Ind. city hall building third floor.
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Cape C. Tyler
Vincennes Army
U. S. Peace Elim
City Hall
Bidg
Washington
Ind
Stan Musial Stricken With Acute Appendicitis
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Stan Musial has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Blood tests and medical evaluation confirmed the condition, and he is expected to undergo treatment soon. The team and fans await further word on his recovery and any impact on the schedule.
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Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
J. Raymond Pal
New
Willie Francis faces electric chair again in St Martinville
In St Martinville Louisiana on May 9 Willie Francis an 18 year old Black youth who survived a prior execution attempt last year is to be strapped to the electric chair for a second time at Tony Redbrick jail. He speaks of dying like a man and prays with priests as lawyers seek stays from state and federal courts amid questions about last year’s botched attempt.
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St. Martinville
Wichie Francis
Tony Redbrick
Willie
Charles F. Hannagan
Theria Catholic
New Iberia
Willie Francis
Wilbe
New Theria
SS Mantinevie
Bertrand de Blanc
Louisiana Supreme Court
de Blanc
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Navy fliers rescued from Lake Michigan during crash
Five Navy fliers survived a crash landing in Lake Michigan after their PBY flying boat burst into flames during gunnery practice. Ensign Brooks steered the craft into a controlled ditching, then swam helping others aboard a coast guard rescue. Rescued men faced exposure and waves, later brought to Wilmette Harbor. A second item states July 1 new railroad sickness benefits will cover 60 000 employees in Illinois with daily payments, funded by railroad taxes. eligibility requires 150 earnings in 1946 and seven days off work within a 14 day period, with benefits varying by 1946 earnings.
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Chicago
INS
Navy
Lake Michig
Coast Guard
Ensign Broks
Louisville
Wilmette Harbor
Pilot Brooks
Donald Egly
Petroleum, Ind
Robert Merriman
Congress St
Land
Earl Singleton
Springfield
Hill
John A. Bicknell
St. Elmo
Ely
Wilmette Harbor &Ntrante
Merrimen
H. L. Alberty
Railroad Retirement Board
Alberty
Moreae
Omenan Weacen
Railroad Relief Association
Drunken Driving Charge Sparks License Hearing Confusion
A garbled OCR fragment notes an intoxication related driving offense and a license action. The readable bits point to a suspension or hearing, with unclear dates or names. Further context is needed to specify the individuals or authorities involved.
Yugoslavia Barred From American Travel
Washington reports Yugoslavia, a Soviet satellite, is blocked for U S travelers. State Department released the restriction, citing postwar tourism impacts on the Dalmatian coast. Observers link the move to retaliation for U S air force plane losses last August. Marshal Tito’s government denies the U S claim.
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Wahington
INS
United States
Yugoslavia
State Department
Yugosvia
Washington
Marshal Tito
United Shetch
Christian Churches Annual Convention at Winona Lake
The 108th Annual Convention of the Christian Churches of Indiana (Disciples of Christ) will be held at Winona Lake Assembly Grounds from June 5 to June 8. Over two thousand delegates are expected. First Christian Church Warsaw hosts with Rev. Avery Miley as host minister. Delegates from Warsaw will attend along with nationally known speakers or singers. The event is anticipated as the largest convention in Indiana church history for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Churches of Indiana
Disciples of Christ
Winona Lake Assembly Grounds
First Christian Church
Warsaw
Avery Miley
Farr
Indiana
Principal Fined for Paddling Crothersville Boy
Seymour Indiana May 9 Judge George H Gossman fined Crothersville school principal Ellis Hudson ten dollars and costs for assault and battery after evidence showed the principal used a heavy paddle on the left arm and rear of an eighth grade Crothersville boy in a paddling incident.
Mother’s Day Fried Chicken Supper at Eagles Home
The Local Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a free Mothers Day fried chicken supper at the Eagles home Sunday at 6 p.m. All members invited and urged to bring their mothers and wives.
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The
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Eagles
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Christian Churches Annual Convention
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