Henry Haffley Veteran Miner Taken By Death
Henry Haffley 51 longtime Linton miner died at Freeman Greene County hospital after surgery for ruptured appendix. Born December 21 1887 in Clay County he moved to Linton 36 years ago last worked Mohawk mine survived by widow Vera and three daughters plus four sisters. Last rites set for St Peters Church with Rev Father Mattingly officiating.
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Henry Thomas Haffley
Linton
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
Mr. Haffley
Clay County
Vera Haffley
Ruth Hensley
Detroit
Mich
Mary Ellen
Mildred Haffley
John McQuade
Anna Smith
Akron
Ohio
Clara Klasier
Youngstown
Henry Dorrough
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Irvin T. Mattingly
Welch & Cornett Funeral Home
Resolutions Call for Major Shifts in New Deal Policy
Washington April 29 resolutions from the U S Chamber of Commerce urged sweeping changes in New Deal policy. They oppose Roosevelt's court plan and demand reduced federal spending and broad amendments to the Wagner Act. The resolutions were presented at the chamber's 25th annual meeting by the resolutions committee.
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Washington
U.P
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Chamber
Mine Quiz Witness Tells of Union Collapse After Abduction
A. R. Matthews, young superintendent of a Harlan County coal mine, testified before the La Follette Senate Civil Liberties Committee in Washington. He said the miners union in his area "folded up" the day after its vice president was abducted by deputy sheriffs.
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la Follette Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Washington
A. R. Matthews
Harlan County
Central Ress
Cleanup begins in flooded Wheeling areas after crest
The Ohio River crest at 40 feet four inches receded as Wheeling district residents began clearing flood debris for the third time in four months. Red Cross officials said danger was past and refugees at three relief centers prepared to return home on Wheeling Island and in East and South Wheeling.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
Ohio
Red Cross
Wheeling Island
Eagles Lodge to Hold 7 PM Meeting for Henry Haffley Rites
All lodge members are asked to attend a special meeting at 7 o clock tonight to plan the final rites for Henry T Haffley a lodge member who died early today.
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Eagles Lodge
Henry T. Haffley
Denhardt jury visits crime scene in Kentucky case
Late bulletins report Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt and his jury visiting the scene of the murder of Mrs Verna Garr Taylor. The trial will continue with Denhardt expected to testify as his own witness about the death by a .45 service revolver. The scene is on a lonely road near George Bakers farm in New Castle. Homer Stonebraker to head Indiana excise enforcement division after appointment.
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Denhardt
New Castle
Henry H. Denhardt
Verna Garr Taylor
Lonesy
George Baker
Taylor
Stonebraker
Indianapolis
Homer Stonebraker
Cass County
State Excise Department
United Press
Wingate High School
Wabash College
Ray Hinkle
Bloomington
Five RAF Fliers Killed in Norfolk Aerial Collision
Five Royal Air Force fliers died when two bombers collided near Methwold Norfolk in fog. The tragedy occurred today as crews attempted a routine flight, with authorities launching an investigation into the crash conditions and air traffic control procedures.
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Royal Air Force
Farley Praises Roosevelt and Democratic Resolve
Postmaster General James A. Farley praised President Roosevelt for democratic adaptability and bold policy. He criticized Hoover era timidity, urged calm reasoned debate, and cited New Deal progress from foreign policy to labor laws, urging continued faith in majority rule.
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Farley
Roosevelt
Mr. Farley
Europe
Far East
Latin America
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
Face murder charge linked to union riot violence in three states
Lavoice Miller aged 23 died of pneumonia from wounds suffered when Blue Card union members disrupted CIO meetings in Picher Oklahoma and Picher halls, moved to Treece Kansas, then Galena Kansas where gunfire erupted in front of a CIO hall. CIO alleges the rival union is a company front and hired thugs to break up gatherings.
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Lavoice Miller
Blue Card Union
Picher
Okla
Treece
Kas
Galena
Independent Union
Galena, Kas
International Union of Mine
Kansas
Columbus
Michigan Governor Proposes Little Wagner Act
Gov. Frank Murphy of Michigan proposes a Little Wagner Act to prevent future labor disputes in auto plants as ballots are counted on Packard workers choosing United Automobile Workers as their sole bargaining agent. In Akron, United Rubber Workers prepare to vote on Firestone strike settlement.
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United Press
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Packard Motor Car Company
United Automobile Workers Union
National Labor Relations Board
United Rubber Workers Union
Akron
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Midland residents attend Shelbyville state music contest
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bennett of Midland and F. D. Alkire travel to Shelbyville for the state high school music contest. Linton high school band member soloists include John Bennett saxophone Fernand Duvivier cornet Charles Foster frugal horn and Wilford Perigo trombone under director O. D. Clayton.
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Homer Bennett
Midland
F. D. Alkire
Shelbyville
Lightning Damages Antioch Power Line Halts Services
Severe insulator damage on the Antioch power line will cut lights and water for two hours on Thursday night from 2 to 4 o clock. Local officials warn residents to plan accordingly.
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Antioch
Roosevelt and the Constitution Amid Modern Conditions
The speaker argues Roosevelt correctly warned that the nation must adapt the Constitution to new conditions. The real issue is judges' mental attitude. The Court’s stance confirms the president’s frank approach and call for reforms born of courage and common sense.
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Roosevelt
Dental Clinic on Wheels Leaves Linton for Bloomfield
The mobile dental unit, likely the only one of its kind in the United States, moves from Linton to Bloomfield next Monday after serving since January. Dr. Robert Peden led the effort with hundreds of procedures and promoted dental health education across Greene County through the Indiana State Board of Health program.
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United States
Linton
Bloomfield
Robert Peden
Peden
Rolling
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Division
Indiana State Board of Health
State Board of Health
Greene County
Indiana University School of Dentistry
PTA
Boy Scouts
Funeral services for Sadie Chestnut in Lyons
Sadie Chestnut 51 of Lyons died Wednesday at home after a stroke. She was born September 30, 1885 near Lyons. Survived by husband Levi and three sons Louis Paul Julian, and three daughters Ima Mary Dorothy. Services Friday at the Lyons Methodist church. burial in Bogard cemetery. Davidson Funeral home in charge.
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Lyons
Sadie Chestnut
Washington Township
Chestnut
Samuel Bradford
Levi Chestnut
John T. Chestnut
Levi
Louis
Muncie
Paul
Bicknell
Julian
Ima
Mary
Dorothy
Sam Tuttle
Bogard Cemetery
Davidson Funeral Home
Hospital Report From Peabody Coal Mine Injuries
Richard Luxton aged 25 was admitted for X ray after fracturing a left foot at Peabody No 48 coal mine. John Steels remained unchanged from Monday. Lexie Cullison 24 from this city admitted for a minor operation. Butch Duncan remaining about the same. Carl Maxwell hand injury from a mine accident moved to home. Max Goines Jasonville recovering from a major operation.
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Richard Luxton
Peabody No. 48
John Steels
Lexie Cullison
Butch Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Carl Maxwell
Linton R. R. 3
Little Betty
Max Goines
Jasonville
Suttle Named by Lewis to Lead Textile Union Effort
John H. Suttle, former secretary of District No. 11 United Mine Workers, was chosen by John L. Lewis to serve the Committee for In Labor in organizing the textile industry. His headquarters expected in Boston, with Terre Haute as his home base and two sons in Indiana State Teachers College and a daughter at Wiley High School.
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Linton
Lewis
Washington
D. C
Suttle
Boston
Mass
Brownstown
Terre Haute
Vandalia
C. I. 0. Post
Union
Linton High School
Mr. Suttle
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Wiley High School
Townsend Machine Plans Opposition to Van Nuys
Gov Townsends administration will oppose U S Senator Frederick Van Nuys in the 1938 renomination with Sam Jackson of Fort Wayne or John W Kern mayor of Indianapolis as likely candidates. Farley confirmed after a Democratic dinner that the field narrowed to Jackson and Kern following a ten hour session.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Eeither
Sam Jackson
Fort Wayne
John W. Kern
M. Clifford Townsend
U. S
Frederick van Nuys
United Press
James A. Farley
Townsend
van Nuys
Farley
Senate
Jackson
Kern
Notice to O. E. 8 Members for Dagger Monday
All members of the O. EB. 8. who wish to go to Dagger Monday night are asked to notify the Worthy Matron as soon as possible.
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O. E
O. EB
Dagger
Packard workers vote for UAW in first auto industry election
Detroit April 29. Frank H. Bowen states Packard Motor Car Company employees voted 11 588 Yes 2 655 No to unionize with the United Automotive Workers as exclusive bargaining agent. Tabulation by 65 tellers in under two hours. First automotive industry election since Supreme Court ruling.
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Packard Motor Car Company
United Automobile Workers of America
Packard
Bowen
National
United States Supreme Court
Grand Larceny Charges Filed in Greene Circuit Court
Prosecuting Attorney John Todd filed affidavits charging grand larceny in Greene Circuit Court against Jim Mowery and Geo Tim Brown of Marco. The theft involved eight bushels of clover seed valued at $100 from Mildred Morgan of Marco. The men reportedly signed a confession with Todd and Sheriff Bert Caldwell last night. John Mowery, Jim’s brother, was arrested earlier but released, with authorities convinced he had no part.
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John Todd
Greene
Jim Mowery
Geo
Tim” Brown
Marco
Mildred Morgan
Todd
Bert Caldwell
John Mowery
Jim
I O O F Greene County Meeting Set for May Day
Plans are ready for the annual I O O F gathering in Greene County to be held Saturday night May 1 at the Lyons I O O F hall. The Brazil degree team will confer first degree work, with Grand Secretary Long Grand Warden Flory District Deputy John Haywood and other officers in attendance to speak. Royal Neighbors of Lyons will serve refreshments. all Odd Fellows in the county are invited.
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Greene County
Lyons I. O. O. F
Long
Flory
John Haywood
Royal Neighbors
Lyons
Odd Fellows
Lyons Lodge
Change of venue for benefit party announced
The benefit party scheduled for 8 o clock tonight at the Red Men hall moves to the Republican headquarters due to redecorating at the Red Men hall.
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Red Men Hall
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