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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1938

Page

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City Swimming Championship Set At Municipal Pool

The city meet is scheduled Sunday at 8 p m at the municipal pool with four classes for juniors girls boys up to 16 seniors girls and men 16 and over. Distances include 25 80 yards for Hazel ard and 50 100 yards for seniors. Victor DiCanio pool superintendent directs entry registration urged as soon as possible. If rain Sunday the event moves to Monday at the same time.

Sean Haszard Victor DiCanio Monnday

Methodist Trustees Meeting Tonight

The First Methodist Church schedules a 7:30 p m meeting of the newly elected board of trustees to organize the board and conduct business. New trustees named for the year include E E Hastings John Feagans Ralph Catt Dr Roy Smiley Lester Lee Flavian Myers John Barber M Vance and Dr S L McPherson.

First Methodist Church Impor E. E. Hastings John Feagans Rarph Catt Roy Smiley Lester Lee Flavian_M’yers John Barber M.vance 8. L. McPherson

Democrat Skips Monday Issue for Labor Day Observance

The Democrat will not publish next Monday, Labor Day. As in prior years, employees may observe the holiday, creating a two and a half day gap between publications.

Democrat Moray Busic

Catholic Schools Set to Open Early September

Students at St. Simon’s and St. Mary’s Catholic Schools gathered today for assignments and book lists. Regular classes for grade students begin Tuesday September 6 with high school start on Monday September 12.

St. Simon’s St. Mary's Catholic

Bassler Services Held For Miss Rose Bassler

Services were held today at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Miss Rose Bassler with burial following at John's Cemetery. Family members include Joe Sum Clem Joe Bloom Joe Sinnott and Donald Gran.

James Gill and Family Move to East Van Trees Street

James C. Gill and family have moved from East Van Trees and Eleventh Street to 702 East Van Trees Street. The notice records a residence change for James C. Gillard and family.

James C. Gill James C. Gillard East van Trees Eleventh Street East van Trees Street

Vonderschmitt Family Relocates to New Home

Frank Vonderschmitt and his family moved from N W First to a newly acquired residence at Fifth and Herron streets on the former L I Read property. Clinton Elkins, injured in an unusual Graham Farms Fair mishap with a broken neck yesterday, remains in critical condition.

Frank Vonderschmitt N. W Fifth and Herron Streets L. I. Read Clinton Elkins Graham Farms Fair

Days Start Amidst Mirth and Cane Th The Toned

Fragmentary notes show racing or sports references with names like Potter Wilson Puffing Weilana Blanton and teams Chase Pho Pottery to lead, suggesting a sports page snippet with unsettled lineups and results.

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An unreadable OCR fragment mentions numbers and codes without clear context or identifiable names. The readable portions offer minimal factual content to derive a full event, entity, or outcome for a news item.

Fine Horse Show Staged Last Night At Graham's Fair

Last night’s Graham’s Fair featured a packed venue for a multi event showcase. The program included 2:11 pacers with Counter Part Maid and others posting fast heat times, while 4-H and open classes judged livestock and pigs. An estimated crowd attended racing and exhibits, and a cup was awarded to Edinburg’s Eates for a notable performance.

Graham's Fair Tocacua Ho “Daviess Suk Pe Gubtin Counter Part Maid aEates Edinburg Indiana George W Trac Aew Nous Ogg Watts O. Amos Pasir Troiana Hasek Wartiniayt. Sr Mary Lou Watts John Stepra Corydon Ind Stepro

Britain threatens emergency loans as war fears rise

Britain readies an emergency act to secure loans for supplies and munitions in case of war. The plan would curb certain actions under international law and aims to prevent financial collapse if debts remain unsettled or if a European war escalates.

Washington Britain Cret Acitor Slovakia

State Officials Attend Graham Farms Fair

Lt. Gov Hendrick and several state officials attend the Graham Farms Fair as Frank E. Finn of Public Service Commission is noted in attendance. The noon session of the event included remarks by Bays and other state leaders.

Graham Farms Fair Hendricker de Washington Fred F. Baysney Grahar Ik Hei Pais Frank E. Fin

Fred Sherfick Dies of Injury in Farming Accident

Fred Sherfick, 52, a farmer from Shoals, died of a skull fracture after an accident at the east edge of Shoals. He was injured in the afternoon and died at 1:35 AM at Davis County Hospital. Coroner C. P. Scudder ruled the death accidental. Funeral arrangements are not yet announced.

Fred Sherfick Shoal Daviess County C. P. Scudder Sherfie Fant

Removal of trains under study by commission in Shoals Ind

The commission discussed the removal of trains and its impact on cities and towns along the Baltimore and Ohio road. A final report will be prepared after further time and a proper ration. The session suggested keeping the trains in trucks in some locations.

Shoals Ind Baltimore and Ohi Price Commission

Changes in Priests and Instructors in Indianapolis Diocese

Bishop Joseph E Ritter announces changes in pastors and instructors for the Indianapolis diocese. Details reveal planned reassignment within Davis counties and appointments for St. John’s at Osgood and other churches.

Joseph E. Ritter Dianapolis Licurch Davi Marati Geing John’s Osgood J Vo

Long suffers pickpocket loss at GOP meeting

A garbled report notes a mayoral rally for the GOP where a wallet with $40 was taken from a man and later recovered in unclear circumstances. The incident adds to a total of $725 mentioned in the confused text.

Long Ansf

Prisoners End Hunger Strike Amid Turbulent Detention

In a brief motion the 700 prisoners halted their hunger strike after clashes with guards and a reported move to rearrange detention conditions. Authorities did not disclose full terms but indicated progress toward stabilization of the facility.

Washington High Adopts Rules for New Athletic Center

The Washington high school athletic board approved regulations for a new athletic depot on Third Street. Rules cover court use, right of way, footwear, and court-occupancy limits, with specifics enforced by the athletic director's office. Virginia B Geidenberger and Joe n Chi appear in transfer notes.

Washington High N. E. Third Street Eth Iy

California Treasury Expenditures and Revenues Reported

The report shows July and August figures with revenues at 798,579,034 dollars and total expenditures at 1,445,227,238 dollars. The article notes a bank robbery incident and a separate home invasion case with no injuries reported.

Treasury

Roosevelt 10 Give Liberals His Support

President Roosevelt says he would back liberal Republicans if they run on the Republican ticket and he would support a conservative Democrat and liberal Republican for the Senate if the candidate is sincere. He notes Americans increasingly judge leaders by principles and character, not party lines, and aims to back Gov. Frank Murphy of Michigan for re election along with other liberals nationwide.

Roosevelt Senate Frank Murphy Michigan M Y

Library Board Chooses Mrs Burris to Fill Seat

Appointment of Mrs. Ralph I Burris of this city to the Public Library Board to replace Mrs H Al health and inability to attend duties. Mrs Burris is a locioist and active in clubs and sororities. The text notes visits by Mrs Ian at the Mrs Dallas Bureh and children returning to Cincinnati after a three week visit with Mrs Claire Doyle.

Ralph I. Burris Public Library Board H. al Library Board Burris Las Library Riage Ian Dallas Bureh Cincinnati Ciare Doyle

Kidnapped Wife Seized After Late Night Party In Riverside County

U. S. authorities pursue a suspect in a high profile kidnapping case near Marysville and Yuba City. The Meeks home was hosting a party when the couple were abducted, with the missing wife believed to be the target of the ransom plot. Local deputies and the FBI intensified their manhunt as leads pointed to the Meeks residence and a reportedly abandoned car found nearby.

Yuba City Gai Marysvil Maryeville Meekship

State Accepts Federal Funds for New Southern Hospital

Indianapolis announces acceptance of 1,677,927 dollars in PWA grants with a 292,500 allotment for a new hospital site. Budget director Ea Brennan says site selection must proceed within twelve weeks of the federal offer under the terms of the PWA agreement.

Indianapolis Ea@ Brennan

Gl int helps editor the sneere and rave

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