K C Convention Held at Capital in One-Day Session
The Columbus state convention wrapped into one day on Sunday July 23 with state officers re elected. Most Rev Joseph E Ritter preached in the morning and lauded debt retirement on Gibault Home for Boys in Terre Haute. Delegates re elected to the supreme convention in Cleveland include Daniel J McGinnis of Gary and Lawrence Sexton of Indianapolis. local attendees were Charles Miles Earl Clements and Thomas J Daily.
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the of Columbus
Joseph E. Ritter
Indianapolis
Gibault
Terre Hau
Rupert
Victor Bohnert
Jasper
Robert Manly
Vinceames
Charlie H. Chanle
Evansville
Lawrence Sexton
Daniel J. McGinnis
Gary
Cleveland
Charles Miles
Earl Clements
Thomas J. Daily
Byrnes Heads New War Mobilization Agency
President Roosevelt created the Office of War Mobilization with James F. Byrnes as chief to streamline the war effort. The board will set unified policies and direct programs with Byrnes’ authority above secretaries of war and navy. The committee includes Hopkins, Stimson, Knox, Nelson, and Vinson, aiming to speed decisions and reduce interdepartmental friction.
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James F. Byrnes
Office of War Mobilization
Roosevelt
Byrnes
Fred M. Vinson
Kentucky
Congress
Supreme Board of Strategy
New. War
War Mobilization
Harry Hopkins
Henry L. Stimson
Navy
Frank
Knox
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
Judge Vinson
Supreme War Agency
Hopkins
Munitions Assignment Board
Secretaries of War
Office of Price Administration
Rites Held Thursday for Carl Wonder
Funeral services for Carl Wonder were held Thursday afternoon at Bethel Methodist Church with Rev. Peel and Rev. Hartsaw officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers included Martin Deitz, Leonal Ibert, Robert Eagle, Don Licyl, Marion Chapman, and Paul Lloyd. Honorary bearers were Fred Nagle, Orville Chambers, Albert Butcher, James Armstrong, Henry Zollars, and Joe Wellinger. Fower-bearers were Margaret Lloyd, Irene Goslin, Esther Goslin, Wilma Stafford, Rosemary Chapman, Inez Trosper, and Wilma Eagle.
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Carl Wonder
Bethel Methodist Church
Peel
Rev
Hartsaw
Martin Deitz
Leonal Ibert
Robert Eagle
Don Licyl
Marion Chapman
Paul Lloyd
Fred Nagle
Orville Chambers
Albert Butcher
James Armstrong
Henry Zollars
Joe Wellinger
Margaret Lloyd
Irene Goslin
Esther Goslin
Wilma Stafford
Rosemary Chapman
Inez Trosper
Wilma Eagle
Smith Rites Held Thursday Afternoon
Funeral services for Frank Smith retired druggist were held at 2 30 p m Thursday at the Gill chapel with Rev H O Eisner in charge and burial in Oak Grove cemetery Pallbearers were Frank McGehee John N Barber Charles Raney George Routt Ralph Quilliam and A C Wise
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Frank Smith
Gill Chapel
H. O. Eisner
Oak Grove Cemetery
Frank, McGehee
John N. Barber
Charles Raney
George Routt
Ralph Quilliam
A. C. Wise
Funeral Service for Mrs Garrie Belle Godwin
Funeral services for Mrs Garrie Belle Godwin were held Thursday morning at 10:30 in the Gi chapel with Rev H Nathan Frederick officiating. Burial followed at Flora Illinois.
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Garrie Belle Godwin
Gi Chapel
H. Nathan Frederick
Flora
Illinois
Funeral for Mrs. Louie Wallace Held at St Simon's
Funeral services for Mrs. Louie Wallace were conducted at 9 am Thursday at St. Simon's Church with burial in St. John's Cemetery. Pallbearers included Clifford Bright Bert Rogers Bennie Robinson John Allen Frank Wallace and Thomas Grannan.
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Louie Wallace
St. Simon's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Clifford Bright
Bert Rogers
Bennie Robinson
John Allen
Frank Wallace
Thomas Grannan
Dr R A Ulrey to Preach Sunday at Washington First
Dr Ralph A Ulrey superintendent of the Vincennes district of Methodist churches will preach at the Sunday morning service at the First Methodist church in Washington. This will be his last official visit of the fiscal year.
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Ralph A. Ulrey
Vincennes
Methodist Churches
First Methodist Church
Washington
Petersburg Auto Recovered After Stolen Car Case
The stolen car of Lawrence Woods of Petersburg was taken last night and recovered half a mile south of Washington on Road 57. The vehicle was not damaged and returned to the owner.
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Lawrence Woods
Petersburg
Washington
Employment Office Opens Monday in Washington
Announcement states that the federal employment agency office in Washington will reopen next Monday for transactions. The notice urges job seekers to bring necessary documents and plan ahead for services.
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Federal Employment Agency
Washington
For Transaction
Democrat Announcement on Decoration Day Observance
In observance of Decoration Day the Democrat will be a day off next Monday. Local businesses and the paper will not publish that day, resuming normal operations afterward.
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The
Democrat
Forces Make Gains in Aleutians and Europe Blitz
American forces report advances against Japanese positions in the Aleutians. In Europe the RAF and U S bombers hit Essen and Sardinia while Britain warns Italy to quit the war. Berlin acknowledges German withdrawals in the Kuban area as Russian fighting persists.
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Aleutians
U. S
America
Fishook Ridge
Chichagof Harbor
Hting
Navy
Lake Cories
Royal Air Force
Europe
London
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Doolittle
Sardinia
RAF
Essen
Ruhr
Parms
Ofrks
al Herman Goering
Anthony Eden
Italy
Ist
Lampedusa
Berlin
Kuban
Novorossis
Meeting series closes for Conservation Officers district meetings
A series of eight district meetings led by John T. Roll, chief, concluded today with a final session in Rush. The sessions held at Craw, Winamac, Columbia City, Ferdinand, Bloomfield, Jasper, and Scottsburg focused on new law enforcement challenges and cooperation with conservation clubs across the regions.
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John T. Roll
Craw Ih
Winamac
Columbia City
F ‘Erd City
Bloomfield
Jasper
Scottsburg
Rush
Conn Clubs
Vincennes Seeks 300 Tractor Drivers For Farms
Vimes Ind May 28. An emergency farm committee issued an appeal for 300 men and boys to drive tractors. Workers will be asked to report who can drive tractors, with farmers coordinating efforts to mobilize labor for land clearing and other farm tasks.
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Vimes
Ind
Anmergency Farm Committee
Pyers
Floods Delay Wabash River Repairs Across Line
Work crews resume schedules after river flood disruptions on the Wabash and B O right of way. After waters recede crews rush to complete repairs and restore normal operation.
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Wabash
Front Plates Extended Collection Time in Daviess County
John S. Hastings, Daviess county civilian defense chairman, announced a one week extension for collecting front license plates due to flood relief. Rural residents may bring plates to filling stations or the Farm Bureau office, while Washington city residents can use west side departments. plates will be stored until transfer to a central facility.
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Daviess County
John S. Hastings
Hastings
Michigan City
Clarence A. Jackson
Daviesty
Aviess
Was
Siy
Washington
Westo
Ar ‘Ives
Hastings Advig
Plane plunge near Hazleton leaves two missing
A twin engine plane from George field fell into the White river about three miles east of Decker on a Thursday. Investigators believe the two occupants may have swum to shore after the crash, with parts of the craft seen in the water. Official details await kin notifications.
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Hazleton
Ind
George Field
White River
Decker
Pla
Yesterday's Weather Summary
Yesterday's weather reported a high of 75 degrees and a low around 55. Precipitation totaled 0.48 inches, with overcast conditions lingering into the evening.
Deferment Granted for Farm Workers in Flood Areas
Indianapolis May 28 Farm workers may receive a deferment of up to 30 days to aid flood relief and spring plowing. Col Robinson Hitchcock state selective service director issued the order at Gen Henry Schricker’s request. Local boards may delay inductions in flooded districts when workers are needed for emergency agricultural work.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Robinson Hitchcock
Selective Service
Henry F. Schricker
Ol. Hitchcock
Bowling Leagues Dine at St Marys School Banquet
Fifty three members of the bowling leagues of the Washington Bowling Alleys attended a banquet at St. Marys school last night with Ray Buchenberger as master of ceremonies. The meal was prepared by parish ladies and Stix Nutter provided piano music. Oscar Hackler Plainville magician performed an hour of tricks, followed by Pat Ruggles presenting team and individual prizes.
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Washington
St. Mary's School
Ray Buchenberger
Stix Nutter
Oscar Hackler
Plainville
Pat Ruggles
Roy Thompson Drowns In Wabash River
Roy Thompson aged 45 of St. Francisville drowned Thursday evening when the car he rode in on Illinois State Road 137 was swept off the highway by a Wabash backwater current. Earl Provine of St. Francisville escaped by swimming to safety as Thompson was carried downstream and not immediately recovered.
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Vincennes
Ind
Roy Thompson
St. Francisville
Earl Provine
Thompson
State feed program cuts protein in hog rations
The industry and USDA officials announce a voluntary program limiting total protein in hog supplements to 35 percent and animal protein to three percent, with sow and pig mixes allowed slightly more. Purdue tests show mixed supplements boost gain, widen protein feed use, and improve feed value while conserving protein. The Purdue sow and pig ration example uses corn wheat and a six-to-four mix of soybean meal to meet the two percent animal protein cap.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
John McKee
Purdue
WCA Cautions on Out of Town Defense Training Solicitations
The Washington Community Association’s sanctions committee, via president Ray Buchenberger, refuses to sanction out of town training schools soliciting defense job enrollment. It urges careful contract review, notes plants offer free training with pay, and advises investigating local defense plant opportunities. The guidance is general and not tied to any specific school.
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Washington Community Association
Ray Buchenberger
W. C.A
Hospital Notes Major Operations And Births
Major operations reported for Mrs. Ralph Riggle of route 4 today. Births recorded for Mrs. Fred Martin route 1 a boy yesterday and Mrs. Bernard Bradley of 15 Dewey a boy today.
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Ralph Riggle
Fred Martin
Bernard Bradley
Dewey
Two City Inmates Face Fines and Trials in Court
William Drew, 19, charged with assault on a 16 year old Pike county girl, pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs totaling 15. William Spee Buckley, 35, charged with public intoxication, pleaded not guilty and was returned to jail to await trial. he is under a suspended sentence.
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William Drew
City
Pike County
William “Spee” Buckley
Smith
War-time jobs open in Indiana state service campaign
Indiana state personnel division announces war-time employment opportunities in state hospitals homes health and welfare departments for men and women not in military service or war production. A list of available jobs and salary ranges is on file at the county welfare office with application blanks and assistance offered. Some institutions provide living quarters and maintenance for families, with low maintenance costs. For details, write to institution superintendents or to Dudley Smith, state personnel division, 147 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Tampa, Fla., has more than 100 cigar factories.
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Indiana Personmel Division
Daviess County
Department of Public Welfare
Dudley © Smith
South
Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
OUR MEN IN SERVICE UPDATE FOR HARLAN SMITH AND OTHERS
Harlan Smith and several soldiers receive new addresses. Harlan L Smith is listed with Co B ith Bn Gra Tn Regt at Shenango Pers Repl Depot in Greenville Pennsylvania. Pvt Clarence A Byrer moves to Co L 322 Inf APO 8ist Div care Postmaster Nashville Tennessee. Leland Paul Crane, Se Sgt PhAul Crane, fighter, APO 913, care of Pontes San Francisco California. Son of Mrs la Crane, recently promoted.
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Fe. Harlan
L. Smith, Co
B. Ith
Gra
Shenango
Pers
Greenville
Pennsylvania
Clarence A. ‘Byrer
Clarence A. Byrer
APO
Care
Nashville
Tennessee
Leland Paul Crane
Oe PhAul Crane
Pontes Te San Francisco
California
la Crane
Albert Charles Clark Hospitalized at Camp Kearns Utah
Private Albert Charles Clark of the 509 CG Sq 36 Flight 437 BP E No 5 is confined to the hospital at Camp Kearns Utah. He formerly drove for the Tip-Top Ry and is listed in this local casualty notice.
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Albert Charles Clark
Albert ‘Charles Clark
B.P.E
Camp Kearns
Utah
Private Lewis D Fields Birthday North American APO Notice
Address and birthday details for Private Lewis D Fields of Battery A, 97th Battalion, Field Artillery, APO 709 San Francisco California. Birthday listed as June 15th.
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Lewis D. Fields
Btry
Bn. F. A
APO
San Francisco
California
Home on furlough from Camp posts
Corporal Berket Arides of Camp Forest Tennessee and Private Ar of Camp Livingston Louisiana are home on furlough. They are son or relative of Mr and Mrs A C Armes of Washington.
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Berket Arides
Camp Forest
Tenn
Camp Livingston
A. C. Armes
Washington
Burns Brother of Mrs Gibson Named in War Memo
Joseph F. Burns, Pfc Joseph F Burns, Co B 302nd Inf APO 94 Camp Hilips Kansas listed as a brother of Mrs Lester Gibson of Washington.
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Joseph F. Burns
Pfc
Joseph. F. Burns
APO
Camp Hilips
Kansas
Lester Gibson
Washington
Keith Lynch News Address Update
Pvt Melvin K Lynch stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina receives a new mailing address change and unit designation as listed in military personnel records. The update affects correspondence and official mail routing for C 173 F ART C Fort Bragg.
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Keith Lynch
Melvin K. Lynch
C-173
F.artc
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
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U. S. Circuit Court of Thepeals
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CARL _ WONDER
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Wallace
R. A. Ulrey
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