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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt Moves to Prevent Railroad Worker Strike

OGDEN LEADS N SKEET SHOOT John Ogden of this city broke 49 pigeons out of 50 shots and won a prize at a skeet shoot held in Vincennes Sunday. Special feature included bright red pigeons that yielded a free box of shells when broken. Scores listed for participants including J. Piegees, B. Ois, C. Bennett, R. Jordan, Knauth, Willis, Byers, Coan, Baker, Ewing, Klein, and McKinney.

John Ogden Vincennes J. Piegees B. Ois C. Bennett Parlard R. Jordan M.ate Knauth C. Willis BE. Byers R. Coan S. Baker Ith G.eran Lung Apg R. [Ewing J. Ain Klein A. McKinne Ww. Howe

Prague News Mixed Over Promise of Allied Aid

The Prague desk reports varied public reaction to promises of armed aid if the Soviet union is invaded. Hitler faces widespread fear and a cautious stance from British and French leaders as they warn against war, while Mussolini and Hitler eye potential settlements.

Prague Germany Hitler Mussolini Neville c Miberiain Edouard Hills Isports Palace Elo Sudetenland Aly Revn Free Corps Spain

Ambiguous Conflicted Exchange Described in Wartime Debate

A fragmentary dialogue references attempts to dominate the lead by a two percent margin and discusses peace prospects and sympathy for kin. Sir Horace Wilson and a Chamberlain figure are cited in a debate on national duty and liberty during a tense political moment.

Pete Oy Aaron Horace Wilson

4-H Potato Club Winners Rewarded

County Agent Aishea announced cash prizes totaling awards for 4-H Potato Club winners. Checks from the B and O were issued today and will be mailed, honoring participants from Elmore, Steele township, and Kowihadin including Robert Boyd, Chris O'Brien, James Lecrery, Herman O'Connor, Paul Harrawood, Robert Bullock, and Ernest Mattingly.

B. & O. Rall Aishea Sikammediately Ili Elmore Robert Boyd E 'Steele Chris O’brien James Lecrery Herman) O'Connor Paul and Harrawood Robert Bullock Ernest Mattingly Oor Kowihadin

Home Building and Loan Declares 4 Percent Dividend

Members of the Home Building and Loan Association will receive a 4 percent dividend on October 1. It marks the 121st consecutive quarterly payout. Association offices are in the Peoples National Bank Building. Board nominees include Jis A. Hastings Elmer Buzan Elmer E. Hastings Andie J. Badinger Ralph G Has Arthur W. Allen John S. Hastings Franklin G. White and Roy D. Smiley.

Home Building and Loan Association Association Peoples National Bank Jis A. Hastings Elmer Buzan Elmer E. Hastings Andie J. Biadinger Ralph G Has Arthur W. Allen John S. Hasting Franklin’ G. White Roy D. Smiley

Damage suit settled out of court for 80 dollars

A damage suit involving John M. Watkins and Cyrus J. Slinkard and Bloomer versus On. conversion of crop was settled out of court for 80 dollars with each side agreeing to pay half of the court costs. The jury was dismissed without hearing any part of the case.

John M. Watkins Cyrus J. Slinkard Bloomer

Two Fined in Justice Court for Improper Lights

In a justice of peace court hearing yesterday two men faced improper lights charges filed by state police official Darel H. Fréed. Conrad Stephens and Carl Cannan were each fined one dollar plus costs totaling ten dollars.

Justice of Peace Court Darel H. Fréed Conrad Stephens Carl ‘Cannan

First M E Members Plan Get Together

Mrs and friends of the First Methodist Church have planned a pitch in dinner and a social at the church tonight. Rev J Edward Murr marks the start of his ninth year as pastor.

J. Edward Murr Paso the Church

Joe Burch Visits Old Friends After Long Absence

Joe Burch, formerly of the Orban Station neighborhood, makes a brief visit to the area after a long absence of about 42.7 years. He travels with his father to Buda in 1896 and is meeting with old friends and relatives following the death of Mrs. Tom Burgh in 1894.

Jo¢. Burch Orban Station Tom Burgh Burch Buda

Three Man Board Named to Mediate Rail Disputes

President Roosevelt selects a three man board to mediate railroad labor differences. Chief Justice Walter, Justice Stacey, James Landis join Harry A. Millis to oversee a 60 day process with 36 days for hearings followed by a 30 day post proceedings window. The action aims to prevent a nationwide transport disruption and preserve essential commerce.

Washington Ee-Man Board Walter, P. Stacey North Carolina State Sumie Court James Landis Harvard Peties and Exchange Harry A. ‘Millis The Aeversity of Chicago Econotrid Ees Roosevelt

County Christian Conference Planned At Antioch Church

An all day conference of Christian churches arranged for Thursday at Antioch Christian Church northeast of Washington will feature a county and state joint program. A large attendance is anticipated with sessions on church cooperation, education, missions, and committee appointments followed by a church basket dinner.

Conference of Christian Churches Antioch Christian ‘Church Washington Asp Tur Anna Tephe Rural Church

Poland Roles and Alliances During German Advances

Fragmentary notes describe Poland trading cautious stances as Germany advances toward France. Poland seeks Allied support through Paderewski diplomacy, contemplates border actions, and debates joining Polish legions with Allied forces amid tensions over Upper Silesia and minorities.

Webster Named Library Board Member

G G Webster, a local junk dealer and coal yard operator, is named to the library board. The appointment is by the city official, with Webster set to attend a meeting at 214 Poplar Street. The notice outlines compensation and terms of service.

G. G. Webster G&g Webster Hagattied & Mumer Librar Miedo Polatiether Poplar Street

Hospital notes and legal notices in Newark area

Hospital notes record a major operation and patient admissions this morning. A separate notice lists Home Owners Urban Corporation versus Charles A and Mary E Reynolds over possession and damages, with attorney Fred Dobbyn named.

Uéan Corporation Charles A Mary E. Reynolds Fred Dobbyn Fox

Fragmentary OCR Note Leaves Sparse Names

The readable text lists scattered names and initials such as Leonard Gomez Benton Harris Stratton Feller and Walkup with numbers 00 0 202 000. The excerpt presents no clear event or outcome.

Leonard Gomez Benton Harris Stratton Feller

Col Coulter Taken By Death

Col Th B Coulter 64 former county circuit judge and Republican nominee for judge in county died after illness in hospital. He served in the regular army for space baptain volunteers in Goanah American and was commandant of Camp Mississippi during war. He was survived by four daughters and a son.

Indias Ib. Coulter Ox County Hupe Coul Mississippi

Seek Fugitive Hale Wanted in Shoals Case

U S Department of Justice seeks Hobart G Hale believed to have fled to Shoals after a 1936 Martin County forgery and theft spree. Hale previously hid in Terre Haute and was released by Martin County sheriff. He faces an interstate motor vehicle theft charge and related forgery records.

United ‘States Department of Justice Hobart G. Hale Whd Iwic Shoals Etime Hale Terré, Haute Martin County Martin Cire Hale

Paoli Weighs Military Aid Amid Global War Tensions

Fragmented OCR text indicates authorities discuss trained soldiers and national alliances in a wartime context. The passage hints at Allied and Axis framing and ongoing global conflict debates. No clear names, dates, or places are recovered.

Soviet Union Mobilizes a Million for War

Soviet Russia has mobilized about one million troops, with 1 200 front line aircraft, on full war footing as it pledges immediate armed aid to Czechoslovakia. The move signals readiness to join wartime actions if Germany attacks.

London England Russia Onelovakia Czechoslovakia Yestern Great Bud Pargue

Roosevelt Seeks Unity as World Faces Threats

Fragmentary wartime notes show Roosevelt debating a global response to looming catastrophe. A Cabinet meeting outline indicates tightened schedules and a push to coordinate Washington’s stance before Hitler’s demands escalate.

Duke of Widsor Will Be Returned Amid Crisis

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