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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
4
In Chicago a widow of Dr Walter J Bauer arrives to aid in the investigation of his mutilation death as police probe a note found in a taxi linked to Mandeville Zenge. The note suggests a suicide plan but gives no clear link to the crime. Zenge’s threat to Mrs Bauer is denied by her.
Mrs J C West of B street northwest underwent an operation this morning. Carl Cooksey a 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Cooksey Lin ton R R 2 had a major operation last night. Mrs Glade Anderson was admitted for treatment this morning. Mrs Jess Noel of Switz City was able to go home today. Mary Ellis age 14 has been taken home on Linton R R 2 after a minor operation. Mrs Thomas Richardson reported about the same condition. The hospital asks that inquires be made by calling 287 W.
Gen Jotaro Wat Anabe was appointed director general of military education in Japan, seen as a win for Gen Senjuro Hayashi's conservative faction. He succeeds Gen Jinza Buro Mazaki, ousted for urging army influence over public policy as one of Nippon's so-called big three.
The annual Girls 4-H club exhibit is set for Saturday at the high school. Local girls compete in sewing groups with three placings per group and first place winners advancing to the county contest. The event features a dress review at 2 pm judged by visiting educators, followed by a mothers reception, with free public admission.
A meeting of all local 4-H club boys will be held at 7:80 PM Friday night at the high school building. Boys interested in attending the annual camp at Shakamak State Park are urged to attend, announced 4-H club leader Ted Ogle.
Six track employes of the Pennsylvania railroad were killed when a fast train struck them in Wilmington Delaware today. The fatality occurred as workers were on or near the tracks during yard operations. The incident prompted an immediate investigation and disrupted service at the station. Authorities identified the workers and began the inquiry into safety procedures.
Washington August 1 The house vote on Roosevelt’s push for a death sentence on unessential holding companies failed. The roll call ended 209 to 155 with lawmakers opposing the president’s demand.
Airmen in Los Angeles believe Lieut. Arthur H. Skaer is lost at sea after a test flight from Minesfield in a mysterious U S Army super pursuit plane. A leather helmet and two oil slicks a mile southeast of the San Vincent lighthouse support the theory. Skaer was an army reserve flier who departed Minesfield about 48 hours earlier.
In the house of commons Sir Herbert Samuel, Liberal leader, urged robust British action in the Italian Ethiopian dispute during a foreign affairs debate. He warned Abyssinia must not be sacrificed for a Franco Italian understanding.
The 106th annual Indiana conference of the United Brethren Church will meet in Linton from August 20 to 25. Bishop H. H. Fout and Superintendent A. D. Smith lead a program featuring ordination of elders and pastoral assignments. Delegates from about 200 churches will attend, with numerous ministers named for the lineup and an emphasis on evangelism and stewardship.
Gerald Thompson, 26, awaits execution after a Peoria circuit court found him guilty of the murder and sex assault of Mildred Hallmark, 19. The date hinges on a motion for a new trial as Judge Daily set August 12 for that hearing.
The Linton Ladies lost to Brazil as the visiting team swept the lanes. Brazil women topped Linton by 60 pins while the Linton men prevailed by 589 pins in a split match at Linton bowling alleys.
The Indiana Conference of the United Brethren church covers Clay City to the Illinois border, extends east to the Ohio boundary and south to the Ohio River, including Louisville Kentucky. The list of auditing includes Shrode Ona Beanblossom Leon Taylor C BE Belden C W Miller H A Barton.
Hundreds plan to retreat to Linton City park tonight to escape the heat for the weekly Linton Concert Band event under Director Fred Jewell. The program includes marches overtures and waltzes with selections like Independentia Isle of Capri Lucia Di Lammermoor and Over There.
Arbitration of the labor dispute between striking employees and Columbian Enameling and Stamping Co was halted after plant officials refused a joint conference with union leaders. Federal mediators Richardson and Scheck were sent to Terre Haute following a citywide strike beginning July 22. Plant president C L Gorby said they would not meet with conciliators or union reps to negotiate a settlement. An undetermined number of strike breakers were hired and production was expected to resume soon.
A fragment explains sandpaper lacks sand, noting waterworn particles with wounded edges render it useless for creating sharp edges. The description emphasizes the need for a sharp cutting surface in sandpaper.
Greene County Alcoholic Centre board will meet Friday at 9:00 am in Bloomfield to consider four liquor license applications. Dault Edwards of Lyons seeks a beer license, Ray Weimer of the Gaiety in Bloomfield seeks a beer license, Susie Greenwood of a drug store in Jasonville seeks a liquor license, and Worthington Drug Store in Worthington seeks a liquor license. Board members include Karl Myers, with excise division representatives William Shepherd and Joe Megnet.
Truck operators from five counties Sullivan Greene Monroe Owen and Daviess will meet August 7 at Sullivan city hall under the Indiana Motor Traffic Association. D F Mitzner and Duncan McKinnis will discuss federal regulation the Illinois weight tax law dump truck issues and safety as the safety campaign enrolls thousands of drivers including nearly 1000 qualifying for a silver lapel button.
Indiana congressman candidate Gerald W. Landis of Linton travels to Indianapolis for a program with Rep Charles Halleck at a veterans picnic at Trees Park. They will then go to Lake Wawasee for a convention over the weekend with the GQP Editorial Association.
Indiana officials announced 58 000 advance tickets sold with about 67 000 remaining for the 83rd annual fair August 31 to September 1. Premiums total 114 778 75 the largest in years and entries are expected to rise from Indiana and neighboring states. Deadline for livestock and farm product entries is August 14.
A blistering sun beat down on Linton as temperatures rose to 99 degrees by 2 PM matching Wednesday’s hottest day of the summer. Readings started at 88 this morning, climbed through the day, with 100 degrees reached yesterday afternoon.
Aug 1 reports from Geneva and London state Italy refused a Franco British compromise to avert war with Ethiopia. Mussolini directed talks with Eden and Laval while Aloisi met Laval as council delays a four power conference. Roosevelt expressed US hope for peaceful solution. Hoare warned Britain would uphold treaties and League covenants.
The Knox County Young Men's Democratic Club will hold a meeting this evening at Bicknell Community Center. Stokes Jackson, Democratic chairman, and Paul Fry of Linton, state ex-treasurer, are scheduled to give talks. program begins at 6 p.m. with a basket dinner.
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