28 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1938
Page
1
Arthur T Spaulding of Barr township near Loogootee pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Davieas circuit court fined him 10 dollars plus costs and suspended his license for 30 days. He was arrested January 23 on Old Route 50 by state police.
Berlin officials report hope for a four power Munich meeting to air German demands on the Sudetenland. The conference may clarify whether Hitler will accept a "reasonable solution" and evacuation of Czech troops, with U S Ambassador Hugh Wilson informing the foreign office of press appeals for talks.
In a tense session Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain reports Hitler invited Britain France Italy to a four power conference in Munich. Mussolini Daladier and Chamberlain welcomed the move as peace efforts unfold while Germany delays mobilization and observers weigh his intent.
The Washington Ministers Association met at Central Christian Church with Rev. W. Graham Walker presiding. Officers elected: President Rev. R. M. Sims, Vice President Urie V. Faris, Secretary and Treasurer Rev. W. W. Denbo. Next meeting set for the second Monday.
Joseph Swann will represent the senior group in Rotary matters after primary votes. The senior cage players held a one day event to determine the representative with the most votes.
A public tax hearing is scheduled for Friday October 7 at 9 a.m. in the state house. A member of the state tax board will preside and citizens are urged to participate in the discussion of a proposed tax measure for 1939.
Eskew, Herm Guilty in Justice Court for Driving Without License for 60 Days. State Policeman testified alleging the reckless driver faced a 60 day license suspension per court order.
The Welfare Department announced Miss Sylvia Orr will teach at Washington High School. A. O. Fulkefon will be her supervisor. Orr will assume duties next Monday.
A cherry tree at a residence on Jefferson Avenue has new blossoms this summer, signaling a fresh bloom cycle. Local observers note the tree’s renewed flowering in the yard.
Fragmentary report shows references to a National League baseball game with teams including Boston and Los Angeles Biscuits in a rough scoreline. Details are unreadable. no clear outcome or date can be determined from the text provided.
Ward Davis former Petersburg high athlete will remain incarcerated in a state prison to serve his sentence for the murder of Anna Vie France his childhood sweetheart. The Indiana state clemency commission ruled that Davis had stolen the girl willfully intentionally and premeditately. Davis was sentenced in Knox circuit court in 1937 to 2 to 21 years for voluntary manslaughter after trials in Pike circuit court.
President Roosevelt sent a personal message to Mussolini and the State Department appealed directly to Japan. Imports show the United States urged 63 other governments to back a peaceful resolution of the European crisis.
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Texas the group condemned social and labor laws and urged restraint on federal regulation. The session included praise for a report arguing government actions alone cannot heal the economy or foster capital and labor cooperation.
New York headlines report a stock market rally as peace hopes following Hitler's four power conference buoy trading. Early price drops reversed with shares climbing $1 to $3, lifting investor sentiment and dampening wartime selling.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting report states Reliance Co will not open a new plant here. The company cited no change in laws or business conditions, but said production remains needed to meet demand for Reliance products.
Father Cornelius Hall announces jubilee events for St. Michael’s Golden Jubilee next Sunday. Solemn High Mass starts at 11 o clock with Rev John Lundergan and others assisting. A sermon by Rev Jeph V Somes will highlight spiritual points for local priests and former pastors. A meal will follow at 1 o’clock.
Mrs Clara Ambles of West Herron Street underwent a major operation after a note to Mrs Patrick L Deary of Montgomery RFD 2. A daughter is reported for Mrs Franklin Kehl. Eleanor Shake admitted for treatment yesterday afternoon. Master Vaughn Perkins noted in West Main pending procedures.
London reports that a Czech representative, Jan Masaryk, asked Prime Minister Churchill for a formal Czech presence at a proposed Slovakia conference. The note suggested Czechoslovakia participate in talks to shape postwar arrangements and assert its role in future decisions.
Washington learned Roosevelt dispatched a personal message to Premier Mussolini in Rome on September 27. The White House withheld details, stating the message was sent in the interest of preserving world peace and not intended for public release.
Rome dispatch reports Benito Mussolini assured of immortality through his Fascist doctrine and a concert of world peace leadership. He linked with Premier Neville Chamberlain and President to project a lasting era of peace for generations to come.
Alaska Game Commission and Forest Service officials report bear population on Chagof Island near Juneau rising since six years ago when 900 bears were counted, marking a notable wildlife trend.
President Roosevelt sends a telegram to Adolf Hitler from Washington at 10 p m urging continued negotiations as the world faces a decisive moment. He says world fate hinges on diplomacy and appeals to Hitler to persist in talks for peace despite past injustices.
In Washington on September 28 the White House hailed Hitler's latest proposal as "the greatest hope" for peace in Europe. The White House statement said it was unclear if the move was directly tied to the president's diplomacy, but emphasized its potential to prevent conflict.
A testimony before the Dies Committee alleges a Nazi influence case tied to the un-American activities drive. The subcommittee on Fascist activities seeks details on how plans reportedly slipped into the United States during wartime.
In the Commons lobby in Yondbn on Sept 28, reports say tomorrow's Munich talks may become a general meeting. The conference could align on Spain and other matters, with debate over isolating the Soviet Union from deliberations and the potential shift of power blocs.
A wave of relief spread through Paris today as a report said Adolf Hitler agreed to a four power conference scheduled for tomorrow. Allies and citizens awaited details on the proposed agreement and potential implications for the European situation.
Marietta Ohio reports artist Howard Cogndie Christy presented sixty river scene oils at a solo show. He spent three weeks in New York preparing the works for display at the Grand Central Gallery.
A garbled passage hints at a tropical climate setting and fishing or seafood trade. It mentions origins of fish possibly linked to a trade route and notes uncertainty about certain details or procedures.
Fragmentary text suggests Carl Broome winning an election amid unclear context and distorted OCR.
A fragmented report notes a low reading of 61 in the night hours with uncertain context. The snippet mentions weather or measurements but lacks full details for clarity.
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