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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
1
Herdsman Willis Weaver brings 21 Jerseys back from fairs in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana where the herd won 71 prizes. Estella Taxpayer Poppy, a senior yearling heifer, took first at Illinois and earned junior champion honors at other fairs. A large crowd is expected to view the herd Sunday afternoon.
Verette H. Colbert, former Washington colored youth leader and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Letherbert, is named principal of Turner in St. Louis. Colbert, one of four African Americans with a diploma in administration, earned degrees from the University of Iowa, New York University, and the University of Columbia in 1937.
The 10 year old daughter of Mrs Junie Carr of Washington was injured yesterday afternoon at Jeffer School when glass shattered. She received medical care for severe cuts on her right arm and left hand with several stitches reported for the wounds.
A transposition error altered a death notice listing survivors. The corrected list should name Howard Baldwin of Indianapolis Elmer Baldwin and Mrs Cleve Fotts of the township.
Anie Mangin, a local young man, was treated at Daviess Hospital after a recent auto accident. He had a fracture in the left leg and underwent surgery to remove a damaged bone and insert a new one yesterday.
Partial National and American League box score fragment with scattered inning runs and pitcher lines. Reads like a game summary with players Hamlit Harrell Winford Bauers Fayden Brown Errickson Derringer Butcher Moore Mulcahy and Postponed notation. Gomez Gui and other names appear with inning counts and scores in an unreadable OCR line.
The president and top officials held a morning cabinet meeting at the White House to study how the neutrality act would govern national actions. They emphasized focusing on policy rather than military assets and discussed potential trade and finance responses to the European crisis.
Captain George Eyston, British amateur racer, powered a Thunderbolt to a speed of 357.50 miles per hour on a Salt Flats track in Utah. Spectators numbered around 5,000 as Cobb congratulated the record setter and fellow driver John Cobb praised the achievement.
A circuit court jury returned a verdict for John in a case arising from an incident where Fred Rutledge allegedly invaded a tomato patch owned by Mr. Lewis and damaged the crop. The jury awarded $1 in damages after deliberations ending at 5 10 p m.
Farmers Bank sues Dale D Mumaw and others in a civil action. attorney for the bank seeks judgment or related remedies. Case details readable but fragmentary, with standard banking dispute language and parties listed for court action.
Fragmentary court note references judges and officials, mentioning the State Supreme Court and Vincennes area without clear details. The text hints at revisions, reports, and association order implications but lacks concrete actions or outcomes to specify.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate individuals labeled as P and Yurymen were indicted in a September investigation. Details are unclear due to damaged text and incomplete names.
A new feature sponsored by Washington firms titled The Traffic Daffy will debut in The Democrat early next week. It aims to teach safety to schoolchildren returning to classes while providing entertainment as kids color the weekly outlined picture and submit it for cash prizes.
Fred Sims former Martin County treasurer pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Branaman in Circuit Court on a fraudulent check charge for 159.92. Bond set at 108, trial date to be fixed. Roy Hensed, county treasurer, was convicted of the same charge during the term.
The piece notes an annual Buick dealer pre announcement convention in Flint from Sept 1 to 22 where new 1939 models will be shown to dealers. It mentions Von der Schmitt in Detroit and a scheduled factory advance tour related to the upcoming line.
Fragmentary copy notes Biogama and gentian, mentioning open torn conditions and references to being fm gentian without clear context or sequence. No identifiable names, dates, or places are readable to establish a full event.
1938 grid season opens as Washington Hatchets prepare to clash with Princeton Tigers tonight at 8 o clock. Coach Wey announced starting line including Sims Arabi Hanlon and Midursky with several likely substitutes listed as gophers. The noisy pep rally this afternoon aimed to boost turnout as fans plan to travel to Princeton for the SIAC matchup.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returning from talks with Adolf Hitler at the summit. He says the meeting was friendly and hopes to convey that both sides understand the other, planning another engagement to continue discussions.
Fire destroyed a 1936 Chrysler sedan owned by Jerry Eaton of North West Squirrel eight miles north of town around 5 AM. Dosch arrived first at the blaze, Eaton reached shortly after, and the car was beyond saving as flames gutted the vehicle including the battery.
Born to Mrs Elmer L Keith RFD 3 a daughter yesterday afternoon. Stanley Boyd RFD 1 under twenty major operation this morning. Lewis Witherspoon Glezen RFD admitted for medical. Born to Mrs Delbert Sears Odon a daughter this morning. Master Willison Quillen 1316 East Walnut Street underwent a medical procedure. Fern Summitt RFD 2 admitted for medical treatment today.
Mrs Goetha Elliott was granted a divorce from Erastus Elliott this morning. She received custody of their two sons and was awarded $16 monthly child support.
International News reports that Germany under Hitler seeks to incorporate the Sudeten region into the Reich, claiming a large population supports the move. The briefing notes the apparent shift in authority and the tense political climate surrounding the proposal.
Fragmentary report notes recent dissolution of the Sudeten Party and a warrant for Konrad Henlein's arrest on high treason charges. Publication of government orders sparks speculation on Adolf Hitler’s likely reaction and the stance of his top officials.
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