30 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1938
Page
1
S H Burton will represent Club No 1 Burt Washington was named as a bee gate to the state see meeting in Indianapolis on r 3 and 9 At last night's 2 of OT.
Joseph Raney a 19 year old son of Elijah Raney of Cosby street was fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. The trial opened at noon and evidence was then heard. an initial verdict of minimum fine and suspended sentence was superseded after jurors were allowed further deliberation by Judge Gilligan. Raney was arrested after a September 3 collision on Maxwell Avenue involving Carl Sturgeon.
English crowds greet Prime Minister Chamberlain on his return as Europe eyes peace after the Polish ultimatum and Czechoslovak crisis. London joyfully welcomes him as plans for a broader settlement heat up debates on security and future steps.
Incoherent OCR fragment hints at a 1938 context with Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler. Mentions a conference and a declaration about addressing all questions in the future. Text is garbled, unclear on dates and concrete outcomes.
Ed Monighan reports a tree at his home produced a blossom that he says arrived today as part of a recurring pattern. This is the third time the tree has yielded blossoms observed by him.
The Democrat reports that U. S. Senator Frederick Van Nuys communicated from Washington that a WPA allotment of 10080 dollars has been approved for cleaning and renovating the county courthouse jail and infirmary.
Dr. Allen S gave a cautious view of the Dionne quintuplets as he discussed hopes and fears for the famous children. He prepared for travel to Callendar Ontario for a reunion while a related civil suit loomed against five parties and a promoter over the quintuplets exhibit.
In Washington on September 30 labor spokesmen urged a 15 per cent wage cut as a potential aid to economic recovery before Roosevelt’s reform board. Charles M. Hay defended rail labor practices while J Carte Ford called the wage level unreasonably low and blamed financial strains on carriers in the rail industry.
Fragmentary OCR notes report starting pitchers and president at SPM. The text mentions about 350 adee of cheese worldwide with many not known outside their native land.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear events or context. Readable names include Pitt Tobin Bauers Moore Trotter and CHL Lyoxs. No complete actions, dates, or outcomes available.
The state tax board approved an added appropriation totaling 34490.10 for Daviess county. Of this, 25565.10 funds the county general fund for operating expenses through 1938, 8925 goes to the county highway department, 2050 supports Reeveip tuition, and 2000 is allotted to the special school fund.
Fragmentary hospital notes describe a patient removed to home on Grand Avenue and others listed with street addresses Route 2 and 1307 North Street. It notes a major operation and a morning submission to treatment by M. Rink and Mrs Jose in a legal or clinical context.
Partial OCR text notes a family connection with Gertrude Lun and a daughter, referencing Ligon and a fort. The fragment suggests a local notice or obituary style line about inheritance or kinship within a family.
William E. Carroll received the county championship plaque and a sponsor check at a Daviess County 10-Acre Wheat Contest banquet at the Blue Bird. He will attend Purdue University in January for conference week. Other township winners also received plaques and were named along with sponsors and local officials.
Joel H. Coan 7nd resident of Petersburg and Pikety died in Washington D C after being shot at the home of a daughter in Tow D C His body will arrive in Washington Saturday and be brought to Petersburg for burial at Walnut Hill James A Gill & Sons will handle arrangements Survivors include his wife and a daughter in Washington Gladish V of Petersburg and a brother in this city He was a lifelong Baptist and had worked in Petersburg for about 20 years before retirement two years ago
A Greeley area farmer reviews notices from the county wheat grower office. The document lists an average planting of 180 acres for the farm and states this figure will serve as the 1938 allotment with 1939 allotment to be readjusted.
New York Governor Al Smith era successor Lehman signals bid for a fourth term. He vows Democratic leadership after the party’s 1938 convention selects him as the gubernatorial candidate.
The stock market surged today as peace developments abroad sparked buying. U S Steel and Chrysler led moves with early delays signaling heavy order flow, while the Dow gained sharply before profit taking trimmed gains.
A youth identified as Ray Gardner was charged with petit larceny after a Wednesday arrest by town Marshal Bowman in Elnora. He allegedly visited Andréw Kize's home for weeks, stole money and rings, and misplaced a charm. Gardner escaped custody briefly before being recaptured. the case remains pending.
Fire department responds to a morning blaze at a Bedford road home burning a wall around a heat ventilator. The fire started from an overheated furnace vent and was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported.
Fragmentary report notes a tense Senate discussion over the Sudeten issue with phrases indicating temporary German alignment and hints of a revised treaty or arrangement. No clear dates or names are readable.
The Van Buren township club met last night with Game Warden Willinett presiding over the Inty Fish Game and Active Association. Odon Straw spoke on the value of conservation clubs and a researcher noted fundraising needs for pheasant raising efforts.
In a historic summit the Big Four Germany Britain France and Italy agreed to cede Sudetenland areas of Czechoslovakia to Germany in exchange for Hitler’s participation in a new European concert. The pact sets a ten day window for withdrawal to begin and calls for an international commission with Czechoslovakia to supervise frontier demarcation and ensure security of the Czech state. Evacuation begins December.
Newsreel style report describes Czechoslovakia pressed for immediate surrender of Teschen district and Prague’s cautious response. Britain and Italy maneuver as German army plans a staged invasion within ten days, amid anxious public broadcasts and political meetings in London Rome and Berlin.
Fragmentary report notes seasonal Santa activity in Seattle Washington and freight routes on the North Pacific corridor. It mentions long shipping arcs and distant moorings with approximate mileage and timing.
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