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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

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Greenwood Addresses League Banquet On Municipal Government

A. H. Greenwood spoke at a Municipal League banquet in Sacra to praise local governance. In a full speech, he urged strong municipal leadership and described the history of democracy from tribal meetings to town government. The event, at Hotel LaFontaine, drew Indiana city officials led by Mayor John W. McCarty.

Sacra Tnd A. H. Greenwood Municipal League Hotel LaFontaine Indiana John W. McCarty Washington League Charles F. Remy Indianapolis Greenwood Agency For Indiana University Law School Rinehart Princs

No Funds for Enforcement New Motor Law Headlines

Indianapolis reports that the 1931 legislature did not provide funds to enforce the new motor liability act set to take effect October 1. Attorney General opinions say state printing board and licensing funds cannot be used for enforcement, complicating compliance for motorists facing judgments over 100 dollars and possible license revocation without proof of 11000 in assets or insurance. Mayr vows to enforce as circumstances allow.

Indianapolis James M. Ogden J. Otto Lee The State Printing Board Frank Mayr, Jr Mayr

Medical Men Hold Session in Linton Country Club

The annual Second District Medical meeting convened at the Linton Country Club yesterday starting at 4 PM. Officers present included Lane Bidginfield, president. Dr. Carlisle, secretary treasurer. and Dr. H. C. Wadsworth, state councilor. Dr. Robert Moore of Indianapolis and Dr. Eller of All Isle led the program. Dinner followed at 6 PM. Next year’s officers will be Dr. Greene of Spencer as president and Dr. Brown of Carlisle as secretary treasurer. No vote was taken on the councilor since Dr. Wadsworth’s term continues. The 1982 meeting will be held in September at McCormick Creek State Park near Sp.

Linton Lane Bidginfield Own Carlisle Secreery Tree H. C. Wadsworth Washington Robert Moore Indianapolis Eller All Isle Greene Spencer Brown Wadsworth McCormick Creek State Park

Los Angeles Welcomes Air Heroes Cecil Allen and Don Moyle

Los Angeles awaits Cecil Allen and Don Moyle back from a perilous non stop Tokio to Seattle flight. Allen a former washing machine salesman and Moyle a skilled mechanic turned pilot faced dangers, were lost eight days near Siberia, and Moyle now faces a 30 day jail term for drunk driving, which locals expect to be overturned.

Aftae Beng Pacific Los Angeles Cecil Allen Don Moyle New York Tokio Seattle Allen Moyle Santa Anna Alle Harold Brombley Thema Ash Siberia Rey Schauer Air Here Don ‘Moyle Exele Frances Above Mary K. Allen

Farm State Bank at Dubois Closes Its Doors

Jasper dateline reports Farmers State Bank at Dubois closes Thursday afternoon under state banking department control due to frozen assets. Examiner says the closing protects depositors who are expected to be paid in full. total deposits across Crawford County State Bank English Paoli State Bank Paoli and Farmers State Bank at Dubois amount to 1 221 000.

Jasper Farmers State Bank Dubois State Banking Department Indianapolis Indiana Crawford County State Bank English Paoli State Bank Paoli

Heat relieves residents as dog complaints and worm sightings spark chatter

Residents noted relief from heat while neighbors complained of seven or eight barking dogs. A large woolly worm crawled rapidly along the sidewalk as a playful oddity. A visitor praised the city for not hosting unemployed or looting crowds near the city hall, while a sports follower called it fine baseball weather yet poor football conditions.

Garage Employees Play Horseshoes as Decision Looms

Workers at a local garage enjoy a horseshoes game while awaiting outcomes of a meeting about Bicknell schools planned for 7 am and a noon dis alae 12 noon, with uncertainty lingering this afternoon.

Bicknell

Mandamus Seek to Force Vigo Township Library Levy

In Vincennes Indiana on September 18 a mandamus suit was filed in circuit court to compel Vigo township advisory board and trustee B Frank Byers to levy funds for the Bicknell library. Relators Thelma B Gilmore Sam E Dunn Albert G Craig Susie B Phillippe Henrietta O Hutchens Bruce C Kixmiller Royse P Houk Edith Burton form the Bicknell library board. The suit states the Aug 5 filing showed enough library users among township taxpaying families outside Bicknell to justify an annual tax levy of not less than one tenth of a mill and not more than a mill on each dollar.

Vincennes Ind Vigo Township B. Frank Byers Bicknell Library Thelma _ B. Gilmore Sam E. Dunn Albert G. Craig Susie B. Phillippe Henrietta O. Hutchens Bruce C. Kixmiller Royse P. Houk Edith Burton Library Board of Bicknell Library Board John L. Ford Ralph E. Singer Henry Bunte Bick- 1

Barr Twp Schools Gain Enrollment Shifts Routes Planned

Barr Township schools report enrollment higher than estimated. two extra bus routes will be contracted on September 24. Mr Bullock credits the rise to families moving back to the countryside from cities, reflecting a broader population shift.

Bullock

Four Bandits Take $5000 From Bank Vault in Wisconsin

Milton Jection Wis Sept 18 four bandits seized John A Paul president of Farmers Bank and his family in his home late last night. They robbed the bank this morning forcing one son to open the vault and take all cash. The bandits held the banker and family captive and chatted amiably through the night before escaping with the money.

Milton Jection Wis John A. Paul Farmers Bank Paul

Niece of Local Woman Dies at Otwell Home

Mrs. Tina Barneto, niece of Mrs. J. E. Arnold of Gra ham Farms, died Thursday morning at her Otwell home. She was the daughter of Dillon of Otwell, Ind. The funeral is set for 10 AM at Otwell.

J. E. Arnold Graham Farms Tina Barneto Otwell Dillon Ind

Hazel Allen Admitted To County Hospital

Miss Hazel Allen of Washington Route 1 was admitted to the county hospital as a patient today. She was taken there by the Williams ambulance from the Barker on Grove location.

Hazel Allen Washington R. R. 1 County Hospital Miss Allen Willams Ambu Barker On Grove

Bernard Queen Sings Out in St. Vincent Hospital

Bernard Queen remains in St. Vincent Hospital after admission in Indiana settings. He faces a six week cost estimate with Getota arrangements noted in the medical update.

Ind Snee Uc

County Taxpayers Appeal For Tax Levy Reduction

A group of 57 Daviess county taxpayers filed an appeal with the county auditor asking the levy be reviewed by the state tax board. Auditor Moren will forward the appeal to Indianapolis for a hearing date. The board will consider arguments for a lower levy before ruling.

Daviess County State Tax Board Moren State Board Tax Board Indianapolis

Graham Farms Jerseys Win at Louisville Show

Graham Farms Jerseys won multiple awards at a large Louisville Jersey show featuring cattle from nine states and nearly 300 head. Top honors included First for a Heifer Calf and several seconds and fourths across bulls and cows, with the herd placing fourth in the Graded Herd and fourth in Get of Sire. The awardees will travel to Nashville for the Tennessee State Fair next week.

Louisville Graham Farms Nashville

Rev Martin to Preach Here This Sunday

Rev Martin L. Martin, former pastor of Local First Methodist, now at Coren, will visit Washington this weekend to preach Sunday morning at the local church.

Rev Martin L. Martin First Methodist Church Coren Washingto

Greenwood speaks at league meeting in Huntington

Representative Arthur Greenwood of Washington Indiana was the principal speaker at a banquet for delegates to the Indiana Municipal League convention hosted by Huntington. Mayor John W McCarty of Washington and Judge F Remy of the appellate court delivered addresses.

Huntington Ind Arthur Greenwood Washington Indiana Municipal League Ratestes John W McCarty The Teague Les F. Remy Appellate Court

Riot at Newcastle County Work House Leaves Two Injured

Rioting at the Newcastle county work house near Wilmington leads to six miles from the city escape of 14 prisoners. Guards Hayden and Cole shot during the breakout with Cole recaptured outside the walls. Cole named ring leader. Most escapees are long term inmates and authorities charge a pioneer known as Sellers in Hayden's shooting. General riot marks the institution's worst in history.

Wilmington Del Newcastle County Amon Hayden Claret Cole Cole Hayden

Charge filed against death car driver in Brazil Ind

Brazil Indiana September 18 charges of operating an auto without a license were filed against Robert McDaniels 15 Center Point after he confessed he was driving the car that killed Sheriff Roy Tipton. The charge was filed by the motor vehicle bureau in support of the estate. McDaniels companion Ivan Herron 17 had claimed the statement to protect Daniels from prosecution. Eppert said charges would be filed against the youths' parents.

Brazil Ind Robert Then Center Point Roy Tiptob Estate Motor Cell Bureau McDaniels Ivan Herron Daniels Eppert

Girl Fractures Arm From Tree Fall Near City

The eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Stafford living nearby suffered a fracture of her right arm between the wrist and elbow when she fell from a tree about 5 45 Thursday afternoon. Dr W McKittrick was called to reduce the fracture.

Ralph Stafford W. ©. McKittrick

Liquor Runner Caught After High Speed Chase

Indianapolis on September 15. One of two alleged liquor runners was captured after a running gunbattle at 65 miles per hour with motorcycle police. Harold Martin was involved in the chase.

Indianapolis Harold Martin

Coroner Hears Kidnaping Yarn In Coastal Murder Case

Huntington Sept. 18 A coroner inquest recounted the kidnaping and murder of yachtman Benjamin P. Collings. His widow Mrs Lillian Collings testified she was abducted by two pirates who killed her husband and attacked her before the assault ended. She is under a physician’s care in Stamford Connecticut.

Atlanta Txens J. H. Boyd Wm, Fish Hardy Luce Barly Sullivan Sullivan Barly Huntington, L. L Benjamin P. Collings Penguin Lillian Collings Stamford Conn

Start Paving Lacy to Beaver Creek

Construction firm moving gear from Loogcotes to Shoals prepares to pave a one and a half mile stretch of U S road 50 from Law to Beaver Creek just east of Shoals next week. The Loogcote Shoals division paving contract was extended to include the 150 project to allow a smooth junction near Shoals.

Wabash Loogcotes Shoals Law Beaver Creek Loogcote’Shoals U. S . Road 50 Highway Commission Aeuto Shoals

Vincennes University Enrollment Expected To Rise

The enrollment at Vincennes University was held today and will continue tomorrow. Officials expect the new term to surpass last year’s figures as repairs to university buildings have been completed and additional facilities prepared for students.

Vincennes University

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