City Council in Brief Session
The city council met Monday night with Councilman Royal ABison or absent Samuel H. Smith. Two building projects were discussed, one approved and one delayed for further study. Janie Fisher received permission to modify her home at 1308 Washington Avenue for 75 dollars. The council will further review Nora Workman’s petition to rebuild steps and add a storm door at the Hickory Inn side entrance at Main and Meridian, costing 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Abison
Samuel H. Smith
Janie Fisher
Washington Avenue
Nora Workman
Hickory Inn
Main
Meridian Streets
Washington City Wins Safety Certificate Award
Mayor Samuel H. Smith announced the city received a 1942 safety certificate for having a single motor fatality within city limits. The award was signed by Gov. Henry F. Schricker and Paul G. Hoffman, president of the Indiana Traffic Safety Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Smith
City of Washington
Henry F.schricker
Paul G. Hoffman
Indiana Traffic Safety Council
Court House Closes for Funeral in Daviess County
The Daviess county court house will close Wednesday from 2 30 to 4 p m to honor councilman N F Barkley whose funeral is set for 3 p m at the Odon Christian church Regular business hours resume 4 to 5 p m on Wednesday officials stated
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Daviess County Court House
N. F. Barkley
Odon Christian Church
Court House
Father of Robert Coon Is Summoned
The father of Robert Coon, of Chetribes Corporation, died suddenly at his Terre Haute home last week. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial followed in Mount Pleasant county, Franklin. Survived by his widow and seven children.
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Chetribes Corporation
Terre Haute
Mount Pleasant County
Franklin
Gasoline Ration Renewals Urged Before May 18 1943
Daviess County motorists holding B and C gasoline books must renew by May 18 1943 to ensure continued supply on June 1 1943. Apply at local War Price and Rationing Boards inspection points or plant transmission committees with completed forms and inspect records. Requests emphasize timely renewal to avoid car immobilization and note defense workers in plants with 100 or more workers qualify for rapid processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess County
Blood donors sought for May 28 visit to Elnora
Township chairmen were named for the Red Cross blood donor unit visit to Elnora on May 28. Registrations must be received by May 15 to mail appointment cards. Quotas are listed for Washington Four Steele Elmhore Madison Barr Van Buren Alofrdsville Bogard Cannerburg with several notes on donor requirements and the event timing from 12 noon to 4 p.m. All donors must have appointments and meet weight and health criteria.
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Red Cross
Elnora
James R. Rohrer
Rohrer
Washington
Stanley Dayton
Steele
Ernest Golliher
Elmhore
Sheldon Eubanks
Madison
Harold Flynn
Barr
George B. Brown
van Buren
Racey Stuckey
Evsible
John S. Breen Dies at Daviess County Hospital
John S. Breen of Loogootee died at Daviess County Hospital after a yearlong illness. Born April 3, 1879, he was the son of John N. Breen and Mary Campbell Breen. He is survived by sisters Anna Green, Mrs William Reynolds, Bernadette Breen of Loogootee, and Sister Catherine Breen of Pensacola. Funeral arrangements include moving the body to his sister Mrs William ayal’s home for services Thursday at 9. John’s remains are in care of Emil Sberis & Sons.
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Loogodtee
Anna la 3Reen
William’ J
William Ay
John's Neenerety
Emil” Sberis & Sons
Axis Soldiers Trapped on Cap Bon Peninsular
Allied reports say British first army sealed off about 80 000 Axis troops on Cap Bon in Tunisia, with 25 000 German and Italian prisoners taken. Western peninsula gains pin the enemy on a 50 mile by 25 mile strip as US Second Army Corps advances. Heavy air and naval actions accompany the push, with raids on Munda and Vangavanga in the Solomons and Soviet offensives across the front against Nazi bases.
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First Army
Tunisia
Cap Bon
House of Continens
Tunis
Kenneth A. Anderson
London
House of Commons
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Hall
Adolf
Hitler
England
Britain
Commons
House of Lords
North Africa
Royal Navy
Navy
Munda
Vangaranga
Solomons
Dauntless
Mfinda
Wat
Vangavanga
Kolombangara Island
Saa
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Westerh Dnd
Caucasus
Theaval
Barkley Funeral Set For Wednesday In Odon
The funeral of N. F. Barkley, Odon businessman, will be held at 3 p m at the Odon Christian Church with burial in Walnut Hill cemetery. The casket will be opened at 2 p m at the church for out-of-town friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
N. F. Barkley
Odon Christian Church
Wal+ nut Hill
Seadrome project seeks air route to Britain via sea base
Washington May 11 Ins Central Air Lines filed with the civil aeronautics board for permission to establish a seadrome air route using floating steel islands across the Atlantic space mile apart. The plan aims to provide bases and a faster airway between the United States and Europe, said C Bednet Monro.
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Washington
INS
Pennsylvania
Central Airlines Today
Civil Aeronautics Board
United States
Great Britain
Cuntry
Europe
Acte C. Bednet
Monro
Spring Flood Anticipated In This Area
Heavy rainfall across the county raises flood fears for farmers and residents. Postmaster reports totals near 2.8 inches with higher readings, while dispatches warn rivers including Wabash and White rising rapidly. Authorities expect another inland surge and potential losses in plowing and planting as spring delays mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satker
J. H. Armington
Reau
Indiana
Postwar plan on agricultural disarmament discussed
A postwar study outlines a plan to limit Europe’s staple foods including bread and potatoes. Nations like Germany Italy Spain and Scandinavian states would grow fruits dairy and vegetables while the United States Argentina and Australia supply others under a coordinated food control scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Argentina
Austral
Hospital of Which One Will Not Be I Ment Made Harlan Routt
Fragmentary text indicates a reference to a hospital related to Harlan Routt with unclear meaning or designation. The readable portion does not establish a clear event, person role, or place beyond the names mentioned. Further context is needed to produce a precise summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Wheat Plans Completed in This County
Daviess county approves continued seed wheat improvement and 10 acre wheat project for 1943. William Beckett elected to head the corn wheat organization. judging committee named to exchange with Gibson county. Entries for the 10 acre wheat contest due by June 5 at the county agent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
C. Skiver
Purdue
Illiam Beckett
Barr Towship
Gibson
Charles Turk
Singleton
Austin
Ministers Back Washington Community Association Movement
Washington ministers join a community group in opposing carnivals and road shows in the city. The Washington Ministerial Association passes a resolution urging moral civic effort against street fairs and similar events. The resolution names Harry Eisner as treasurer of the association. The local Parent Teachers Association recently backed the WCA in a comparable stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Community Association
Washington
Ministerial Association
Selectaeaton Communi Y Association
Harry 0. Eisner
Washington Minister’s Association
Parent- Teachers Association of Washington
Weather Summary From Yesterday
Yesterday's weather report notes a high temperature of 71 and a low of 57 with precipitation recorded at 2.80 inches. Details indicate mild conditions with notable rainfall amounts across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Father Son Meet After 27 Years Reunion Reported
Cecil M. Rinehart of near Bicknell reported a 27 year estrangement ended today when his father Geo. Rinehart now living in Mishawaka visited. Cecil, once an orphan in Knox county and later adopted by the Moore family, learned of his kinship and reconnected after a long separation with his brother Clarence in U S service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil M. Rinehart
Bicknell
Geo. Rinehart
Mishawaka
Cecil Rinehart
Knox County
Moore
Clarence
U. S
Indiana churches hold 104th state convention at Kokomo
The Faith-Works-Victory group of Indiana Christian churches convenes May 17 to 19 at Main Street Christian Church Kokomo. Opening session features Dr Grundy Fisher of Indianapolis. Tuesday covers Indiana Missionary Association reports and forum meetings. Tuesday evening hosts Youth Fellowship with Dr Ralph Holland and Julia Strain. Wednesday includes Christian Education talks by Kellison Davis and Cory. Indiana Woman’s Christian Missionary Society closes. May lead from Da vies county plans two car loads to attend.
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Faith-Works- Victory
Christian Churches of
Indiana
Kokomo
Main Street
Ralph L. Holland
Indiana Council of Churches
Julia Strain
M. Owen Kellison
John L. Davis
Abe Cory
Indiana Woman's Christian Missionary Society
Daviess County
Ruxer Named Manager of Jasper Reds Nine
Alvin C. Ruxer auto dealer and garageman is chosen to lead the Jasper Reds 1 team replacing Riff Pfefer. The season opens May 30 at home versus the Huntingburg Merchants, with fans invited to write Schmitt and Chester at the Jasper Herald for details.
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Jasper
Alvin C. Ruxer
Jasper Reds
Riff” Pfefer
Reds
Huntingburg
Schmitt and Chester
Jasper Herald
Indiana
Albert Mangin Injured After City Bus Collision
Albert Mangin of NEB 44th street was slightly hurt when struck by a bus near his home last night about 1 AM. He suffered minor cuts and bruises with injuries described as not serious by police.
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Albert Manging
Neb
Mangin
Former Wheatland Boy Is Decorated for Gallantry
Wheatland Indiana May 11 Word from relatives and friends that First Lieutenant William R Lett son of the late Rev Harry M Lett and Mrs Lett of Danville Indiana or forty of Wheatland has been decorated for extraordinary conduct and dispatch during a Mitchell bomber raid on Lae New Guinea when his number was forced to make an emergency landing a crew member attacked by eight zeros. Lett received a silver star for gallantry in action along with other crew members.
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Wheatlnd
Ind
William R. Lett
Harry M. Lett
M . Lett
Danville
Wheatland
Hig’ Mber
Lae
New Guinea
Mt Lett
Forest B. Sheley Promoted to Corporal in Army
Word has it Forest B. Sheley stationed at Camp Wima, New Mexico, has been promoted to corporal. Mrs Sheley plans to welcome him home soon after a three week visit. Also noted are Mrs Horace Sheley’s plans to return from Oklahoma and Pfc David Yeager, son of Mrs. Gertrude Yeager, graduating from the Army Air Forces gunner school at Fort Myers Florida. Mrs Rule Webber reports three brothers in service: Sgt Howard P Mahoney, 1st Sgt Harrison J Mahoney, and Corp Max C Mahoney.
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Forest B. Sheley
Camp
Wim. C. Reid
Clovis
New Mexico
Sheley
Horace § Heley
Oklahoma
Pfc
David Yeager
Gertrude Yeager
East Pearl Street
Army ‘Air Forces
Fort Myers
Rule Webber
Howard P.mahoney
Btry
APO
Care
New York City
New York
Harrison J. Mahoney
14Th Air Base Sqd
Willow Run
Ypsilanti
New Address for Aldo V Spangle from Elnora
Aldo V Spangle son of Mr and Mrs Sam Spangle of Elnora moves to Dow Field Bangor Maine via H S Co cited as 924th Engr unit. The brief notice places the individual with military affiliation and new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldo V. Spangle
Sam Spangle
Elnora
H & S Co
Dow Field
Bangor
Maine
James G Newland Enlists in Camp Lee Virginia
James G Newland son of Mrs Arthur Newland of Herron Street has been called to Camp Lee Virginia. Jimmy is a former Democrat reporter.
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James G. Newland
Arthur Newland
Herron Street
Harrison
Camp Lee
Virginia
Jimmy
Pvt Ernest L Wallace Transfers Between Forts
Pvt Ernest L Wallace, husband of Mrs Ernest L Wallace of Wheatland RFD 1 formerly of Washington, has been transferred from Fort Benjamin Harrison to Fort McClellan Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Wallace
Wheatland
RFD 1
Washington
Fort Benjamin Harrigan
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Hagerty Sent to Fort Befijacuin
Private Joseph B. Hagerty son of Mr and Mrs Francis Hagerty of RFD 1 has been sent to Fort Befijacuin for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Hagerty
Francis Herman Hagerty
RFD 1
Fort Befijacuin
Mr and Mrs Strange Notify of Son Cecil Army Promotion
Mr and Mrs Harry Strange announce their son Cecil has been promoted to Corporal in the army. The family shares the news with relatives and friends through a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Strange
Cecil
New Address for Pvt Charles W Howard at Camp Edwards
Pvt Charles W Howard, Hq Btry AAA TS STV, Camp Edwards, now resides at the new address. He is husband of Mrs Charles W Howard and son of Mr and Mrs Nick Howard.
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Pvt
Charles W. Howard
Btry
Aaa
Camp Edwards
Mags
Nick Howard
Norwood A Smith Receives Word From Son Cpl Norwood
Mrs Elva Eskew reports news from her son Corporal Norwood, as she awaits further details. The message arrives as she turns to another page for continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood A. Smith
Elva Eskew
Cpl
Norwood
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Bulletin
Tuais
Axis
U. S. Army Signal Corps
John S. Breen
Tunisian
Barkley
ARES
LE Cins
Allied
Algiers
Reuters News Agency
WCA
Association
Annuudl
Convana Christian Churches
Ruxer
Albert Mangin
Forest
B. Sheley
He. Bari
Fort McClellan, Ana
Cecil Strange
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