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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1938

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Unusual Sunday Births Reach Corning Kin

Two sisters and former Corning residents, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John McCaot Corning, gave birth Sunday. Bert Lee McCaot weighing 7% pounds is son to Mrs. Louis Kavanaugh Lawre, Catherine McCauley of Corning the mother. On the same day a 7% pound daughter Charlotte Mae Doyle born to Mrs. Alvin Doyle of Indianapolis. Mrs. Doyle is the former Helen Muley. Both mothers and babies are reported as fine.

Corning John McCaot Corning Bert Lee Louis Kavanaugh ‘Lawre

Montgomery Ward Open House Planned for Thursday Night

Russell Beatty, manager of Montgomery Ward Store, announces an Open House Thursday from 7 to 9 PM to thank customers who have served in Washington and to invite all to participate in the Bargain Carnival highlighted in a Democrat ad.

Russell Beatty Montgomery Ward Washington Democrat Beatty

Carmen votes to reject 15 percent railroad wage cut

Charles E B Ferguson, local chairman of the Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America, reports that members in Washington and Breese Illinois voted 99 percent to reject the proposed 15 percent wage reduction for railroad workers. The ballot showed strong turnout among car helpers and their apprentices.

Charles Eb.ferguson Brotherhood Railway Carmen of America Union of

Man Fined Ten Dollars for Intoxication

Chester H. Kuhen of pre non ville was charged with intoxication late yesterday. He was fined one dollar and costs, totaling ten dollars, by the justice of the peace court.

Chester H. Kuhen Ic Tone Cation Justice of Peace

Sam Sturgeon Taken to Farm for Assault Conviction

Deputy Sheriff Alvin Armes this morning took Sam Sturgeon, 58, city, to the state penal farm to begin serving a sentence on him yesterday afternoon for conviction of assault and battery.

Alvin Armes Sam Sturgeon City Pefial Fa

Oak Town Youth Charged In Display Window Robbery

Rex Lynch twenty one of Oak Town was charged with petty larceny for a display window robbery at the Graham Sears Store. He pleaded guilty on arraignment before Judge Frank E. Gilkey and was fined ten dollars plus costs and received a 120 day penal farm sentence.

Rex Lynch Petu Lar ‘Ceny Graham-Sears Frank E. Gilkiey Lynch

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Tax Adjustment Board Totals Levy Proposals Considered

The Tax Adjustment Board discusses tentative levies for 3 cents and 7 cents, a general levy of 22 cents, and a Washington levy of 39 1/2 cents. John S. Hastings is named city attorney. W Lyle Taman and other members participate as the board reviews welfare and school budget items. Welfare director J E Gilley outlines a $328 budget with $95 tax-supported, about 784 beneficiaries, and monthly per-case aid between $16 and $19. Main items include old-age pension, indigent care, and library upgrades, with school levy details and adjustments explained to the board.

Pearene Geuneral Levy Washington John S. Hastings W. Lyletaman Plainville Vitechipien R.E. Josh Paul M . Frank Alligon A H. Lamb William van Littleas Board of Tax Gilley Bevy Ji S. E. Gilley Welf Yirecthe Rene Hteons Federal Erhilley Doidson Everal Ye Henoff Bie Levy

Rural Homes Meeting Draws Commissioners to REMC Talk

Rural electrification meeting fills the commissioners room as Mr. Hauser explains REMC structure, non profit status, and how application rate and service scope affect costs. He notes potential refunds for certain expenses and discusses wholesale electricity supply options and Owensboro Edwardsport plant contracts.

Court House Hauser REMC Sud Boabecuis Chery Feason POP Eleate Ice Hause Geert Rhiabletpat Public Service Cnemy Edwardsporter Rural Electrification

Bays Calls 1938 Prelude To 1940 In District Rally

Bloomington Inn September rally features Senator Van Nuys and Governor Townsend defending New Deal programs While Raymond Willis argues for WPA continuity to aid employment Van Nuys accuses Willis of misleading voters and calls for WPA oversight The event focuses on Indiana political lines ahead of 1940 and criticizes partisan waste

Bays Bloomington Inn Frederick du Ain United States Nuys van Nuys Hull Raymond E. Willis United States Senatoe Willis Rcgion Rep New York Gove Indiana Baye Butte

Odd Fellows Hold Big Picnic at Eastside Park

The LO. OF FF lodge plans its annual county picnic at Eastside Park on Sunday September 18 with shelter and water available near the cabin on the east side of the park.

LO. O. Fi Lodge Eastside Park

Five Fined Here for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Five individuals were fined in the city for intoxication after pleading guilty. The court records show each defendant admitting to the charge and receiving fines and, in some cases, additional penalties.

Auto Crash Injures Local Driver Last Evening

A driver sustained painful injuries in an auto accident on 1st Street near Walnut Street last night. Police report the sedan collided with another vehicle driven by Nicholson of Walnut Street causing the injuries to the unnamed female passenger who received medical aid at the scene.

1St Street Nicholson Mias Migs - Virginia Newman Newman, Et Her An Automovit Wh She 'P License Were Ie Nicholson Yi Wi Ghastollon Aiahich John Est Walnut Street

Junie Bruner Suffers Minor Injury Report

A brief item notes Junie Bruner sustaining a minor injury with no further details provided.

Mixed golf tournament at the Country Club

A mixed golf event at the Country Club drew players from local clubs. Participants competed in a low scoring format with partners across the course settings.

More Troops Called Wider Martial Law In Czechoslovakia

United States pledges neutrality and readiness to evacuate Americans if Sudeten crisis erupts. Government authorities stress freedom of action and avoid entanglement as tensions rise in Europe.

Washington United States Freedom of U i London Bri America

Premier Chamberlain to Meet Hitler in Bavarian Alps

Reports say Prime Minister Chamberlain will fly to Bavaria to meet Adolf Hitler in an effort to preserve peace in Europe. The encounter is described as a high level summit with tensions already high as the two leaders plan talks in the Bavarian Alps region.

London New Chamberlaine Seg Reich-Feuther Hitler Bei Aden Europa Feuhréhi Chalaine Downing Street

Officials brace for possible European war impact in U S

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau and aides met overnight to chart emergency measures to bolster the financial system. The Securities and Exchange Commission discussed war psychology on stock trading as authorities maintained close Wall Street contact amid evolving international tensions. Italy signaled aid to Germany if Britain acts, while Hull said American officials in Europe have instructions to evacuate if the Czech crisis escalates the conflict. President Roosevelt began homeward travel to lead foreign policy.

Att Finance INS Treasury Morgenthau Iit Ax Effo Securi and Sitthnge Commission Wall Street Italy Germany Rome Britain Tle Sudeten Europe Washington Hull Americary Roosevelt James America

Turbulent Prague Crisis Presses Forward Amid Negotiations

Reports from Nuremberg indicate rising tensions as Sudeten German forces clash with Czech police and local units. A brief ceasefire was announced but fighting potential persists as talks with Prague proceed, with no direct Czech German contact today and mediators urging self determination.

Hitler Nuremberg Czechia Ieee Henlein Viscognt Rusciman

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