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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1941

Page

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Lodge Visit by Grand Chancellor and Members

A lodge gathering featured Grand Chancellor and Jackson addressing union members. Speeches honored officers including George Kemmis V C George Henry Pref Ronald Brooking K of R B and others. The event closed with 39 attendees enjoying ham, sacs, and oyster soup.

Jackson C. HH Order George Kemmis V. C George Henry Ronald Brooking K R. B F.S. Cohee H. E. Beasley I. G Jas. Rust Chas. Standiey

Divorce Granted in Kirk Suit in Princeton

After hearing evidence in the divorce suit of Mrs. Ethel Kirk against Warner Kirk of Princeton, Judge Frank E. awarded her $60 monthly support.

Ethel Kirk Warner Kirk Princeton Frank E Cr. George

County Defense Board Meeting In Daviess County

The Daviess county USDA defense board will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 at Cea Hall. Led by Roy H. Smiley, the group urges public attendance to discuss the farmer’s role in defense efforts.

Daviess County Usda Defense Board Cea Taker Daviess County Group Roy H. Smiley

Clothes Damaged by Minor Blaze in City

Firemen were called last night at 8 35 to a clothing press fire caused by an overloaded flue. The blaze damaged clothing but caused only minor damage according to officials.

Roy Ili

Washington 4 H Program Set for Thursday at Jeffe School

The Washington 4 H program will be held one night this Thursday at Jeffe School as announced. The event aims to honor local 4 H achievements and participation in the Washington township area.

Jeffe Washington Township

Ramspeck to Urge New Law on Unions Over Mediation

Acting chairman Ramspeck of the house labor committee will draft an anti strike bill to curb walkouts by unions unless they accept mediation findings under the labor act. The action follows national labor tensions and was announced from Washington.

Washington INS Ramspeck D. of Ga House Labor Committee

Marriage Licenses for McKinney and Ketchem

Robert McKinney aged 20 of RFD 3 and Ruby Ketchem aged 20 are recorded as a married couple. McKinney is the son of Claude E McKinney. The notice lists their ages and being issued licenses.

Robert McKinney RFD Claude E. McKinney Ruby Ketchem

Safe Robbery at Tip-Top Creamery Nets $550

Burglar stole $550 during a break in at Tip-Top Creamery. Police and investigators arrived as the door blew outward from nitroglycerin blasts. The safe was destroyed, forcing replacement of the door and professional handling of damaged combination parts.

Lire

Washington House Banking Committee backs price control amendment

The committee approved an amendment to the pending price control bill by a 14 to 8 vote to back government action, buy open market to stabilize prices and production. The panel refused to consider a section forbidding setting farm price bonus year levels and pledged further opposition to the MPC act.

Washington House Banking Committee

Fear France May Be In Fight Soon

Observers fear France could be drawn into war on Germany’s side as tensions rise in mid November. Analysts cite potential protective occupations and shifting alliances impacting Dutch Guiana and broader European conflicts.

France Washington Germany Dutch Guiana Badustah

Evans to Lead OPM Division Opening in Evansville

The Office of Personnel Management division will open in Evansville to assist qualified small business owners. It will guide contractors to government procurement offices and present defense manufacturers with potential work opportunities.

OPM Evans Tic Mevansville Visory Engineering

City Council Brief Session Hears Budget Move and Ordinance

Monday night the city council met briefly at city hall approving a $10,000 transfer to the general fund aligned with the current budget. The fire chief and city engineer were named to lead an investigation into a west end building project begun without a permit in a residential district. Utilities work on a new street lighting system began that morning and will continue for days. Two building permits were granted for siding and a remodel at 407 North West Second Street with a $150 cost shown.

Hhe City Hall West End Spe Mit Fela» Light Itreck Siding Baokeal Femodel N. W. Second Street Fost

Center of U S population to rest in Indiana clover field

The next decade marks the nation’s population center settling in a 30 acre clover field near Carlisle Indiana. The land owned by State Senator Carlisle lies near the Wabash River Valley ten miles from the Illinois line. The site features Potawatomi relics and a historic farmstead prepared for visiting crowds.

Indiana NEA Carlisle Ind U.S William Henry Mississippi River Wabash River Valley Illinois State Line

Conciliation Board to Meet Over Steel Strike

Washington reports a conciliation board headed by John R. Steelman will meet in New York to resolve a major dispute between John Lewis and leading steel companies. The session follows Lewis’s call for a strike by the United Mine Workers in company mines, escalating tensions in the industry.

Washington John R. Steelman Redion Veil John Ad Lewis New York Lewis UMW

Recommendations For Road 50 Traffic Controls Washington

Mayor Samuel H. Smith received State Highway Commission recommendations for traffic control on U S 50 through Washington after a survey. The plan calls one way lanes for right turns near islands, stop markings, removal of Coca Cola signs, parking prohibitions near curves, and closer stop signs by Second Street. The report notes visibility issues and directs turning to Page 6 Col 2 for continuation.

Samuel H. Smith State Highway Commission Sohat Washington L. E. Bender Smith Mendenhall Vincennes U. S. 50 Meridian U.S. 50 Second Street

Roosevelt to Get Reports on Conference

Washington reports show railroad management and labor spokesmen failed to reach wage agreement after a session with President Roosevelt. A White House meeting followed as parties prepared to report back at 2 30 p m. Dec 7 strike threats linger amid ongoing talks. Whitney indicated readiness to propose government control if management stalls.

Washington Brotherhoods Roosevelt INS Penne Ree Whitney Rais

Stimson Charges Finns Aid Germans in War Effort

Secretary of War Stimson said Finnish concentrations near Murmansk and across the Leningrad front help close the Murmansk Moscow supply line for the Axis. He warned Finland that such actions harm its own interests and align with German aims.

Murmansk- Moscow Washington Novi Stimson Murmansk-Moscow Jon Finland United St Leningrad Murmansk

Miss Phyllis 1128 and Eleventh Street Operation

Washington reports a major operation connected to Miss Phyllis 1128 at the corner of Eleventh Street. Details remain sparse as the event unfolds in the capital.

Washington On Phyllis Eleventh Street

Statewide highway paving projects advance in Indiana

Officials report continued paving work on state highways, noting ongoing municipal projects as part of a broad program extending into the fall. Local leaders emphasize progress amid funding and scheduling updates for highway improvements.

Ndiana Chdgirmann Cdmunisare

William Holland dies suddenly in St. Louis

William Holland, 71, formerly a B and O switchman in Washington, was found dead in his St. Louis home yesterday. Born December 20, 1869, in Hawesville, Kentucky, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Holland and had worked at the local B and O shops for many years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

William Holland Formely St. Louis Hawesville Thomas Mary Faery

Temperatures Rise Across Indiana Statewide Forecast

Temperatures over the state began to rise today with a warming trend expected to last 36 to 40 hours. The Indiana weather bureau said temperatures will reach the 50s by tomorrow after a low of 18 in Indianapolis with generally fair conditions and a few clouds statewide.

Indianapolis Indiana /weather bureau

Lectures at Gi otpaning Church by Elder Robertson

Elder E F Robertson of Gi otpaning Church of Latter Day Saints presents illustrated lectures at the Harb educational church. Service at 7 p m. An autogiro mail link was noted between roof and airport in Philadelphia.

E. F. Robertson Giotpaning Church Latter l Day Saints Harb Educational Philade

Cross-Cut Saws Easily Constructed for Farmers

Lafayette Ind Nov 25 Purdue extension engineer S A Anderson announces easy to build low cost electrically driven cross cut saws to ease wood cutting for Indiana farmers. Motor 1/4 horsepower. costs about 15 dollars. handles logs up to 15 inches. mounted on small wheels for mobility. Free construction plans available from Bureau of Chemistry and Department of Washington.

Lafayette Ind Indiana S. A. Anderson Purdue University Extension Department of Agriculture Bureau of Chemistry Deement Washington, D.C

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