Notorious outlaw Fernekes escapes prison in disguise
Henry Fernekes, famed bank robber and murderer, walked out of Old State Prison Saturday disguising as a private citizen. Four guards were dismissed for gross stupidity after the escape and Gov. Horner ordered an investigation and a $1,000 reward. Authorities suspect he hid part of a $600,000 haul in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Old State Prison
Henry Jr
Fernekes
John Dillinger
A. L. Bowen
Public Welfare
Chicago
Henry Horner
Local hospital reports and births in the city
Mrs. Calvin Miller underwent an operation this morning. Mrs. Thomas Richardson remains in serious condition after several days in the hospital. Mrs. Howard Lynn and her infant daughter Emily Sharron were discharged home yesterday. Mrs. Carol Gravemeier and her baby from Bloomfield have been sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Miller
Thomas Richardson
Howard Lynn
Emily Sharron
Carol Gravemeier
Bloomfield
Leo Hert Improved After Arm Amputation
Leo Hert of Linton at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan is reported slightly improved after Friday operation that amputated his left arm at the shoulder joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hert
Linton
Mary Sherman Hospital
Sullivan
Mrs Booher Visits Lyons With Meurer Family
Mrs. W Booher spent the weekend in Lyons with Mr and Mrs James Meurer. Mrs Meurer is a granddaughter of Mrs Booher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Booher
Lyons
James Meurer
Mrs. Meurer
Booher
Germany vows war on three fronts in totalization drive
Goebbels outlines Nazi plan to target Jews, Roman Catholics and SA veterans in a three front battle. He says Germany will solve three major domestic problems soon in a speech to Nazi district leaders in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
U.P
Germany
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Public Enlightenment
Steel Helment Organization of
Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
Zenge Charged With Murder In Chicago Case
Mandeville V. Zenge is charged by warrant with the mutilation murder of Dr. Walter J. Bauer. The case involves a love triangle and includes Mrs. Louise Shafer Bauer, newlywed wife of the slain man, who may testify before a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenge
Chicago
Mandeville
Missouri
Walter J. Bauer
Louise Shafer Bauer
Bauer
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cleveland
Louise Schaffer Bauer
Mandeville Zenge
Emperor Selassie thanks League Geneva on peace
Emperor Haile Selassie sent a telegram to the League of Nations expressing Ethiopia’s commitment to an equitable and peaceful resolution of the dispute with Italy. The message thanks the council for its efforts and urges continued League action to maintain peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor Selassie
League Geneva
Emperor Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Italy
Council
League
Lynching Follows alleged assault near Pittsboro
A mob abducted two Black men from the county jail last night. one was lynched and another may have been killed. The men were accused of attempting to assault a young white woman on Saturday night in Pittsboro Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Miss
Linton Man Chosen Commander of Seventh District Legion
John A. Watkins publisher of The Linton Daily Citizen was elected commander of the Seventh district American Legion at Vincennes, succeeding Dr J G Pepple. He defeated Dr G C Scudder and Dr E Turflinger. Installation will occur at the Indiana state convention August 24 27 in Indianapolis. Mrs Delano Rose endorsed by the Seventh district Auxiliary for Southern Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Watkins
Linton
Mr. Watkins
J. G. Pepple
Princeton
District Legion Organization
GC. P. Scudder
Washington
E. Turflinger
Bloomington
Watkins
Indianapolis
Ths
Frank Courtney American Legion
Legion
Hoosier Legionnaire
State Legion Monthly
Seventh District Legion
Rose
Seventh District Auxiliary
American Legion
Vincennes
Delano Rose
Southern
Frank Courtney
Edith Rose
Oakland City
Hayriet Morgan
Gladys Wright
Franklin
Lena Holt
Shelburn
Mayme Watkins
Leveieynaires
Frank Rossa
William E. Sayer
John Ruddick
Jane Smith
Frank A. Killing
State Department
Maurice Barr
Barr
Pepple
Abie
Tirst
Hightingbore
Baltimore Pastor and Wife Visit City
Rev. and Mrs. William Streitelmeier of Baltimore Maryland are in the city to visit the pastor's mother Mrs Frederika Streitelmeier and other relatives for a few weeks. Rev Streitelmeier leads Bethel Reform pastorate in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
City
William ‘Streitelmeier
Baltimore, Md
Streitelmeier
Frederika Streitelmeier
Rev. Streitelmeier
Bethel ‘Reform
Carpenter's Local Union Meeting Notice
Carpenters Local Union No 487 will hold a meeting at 7 o'clock Tuesday night August 6 in the K of P hall on West Vinedines street. President Frank Bailey urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentery
P. Hall
West Vinedines
Frank ‘Bailey
Greene County Women to Hear Greenlee at Midland Rally
Pleas E Greenlee secretary to Governor McNutt will speak at Greene County Women's Democratic Club meeting in Midland High School gym Aug 14. Mrs Agnes Curry says state officials will accompany him. A 6 30 basket supper precedes the program with transportation provided for local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleas E. Greenlee
Paul V. McNutt
Greene County Women’s Democratic Club
Midland
Agnes Curry
Greene County Women's Democratic Organization
Greenlee
State House
Switz City Farmer Injured After Fall From Wagon
J. W. Hannum a 67 year old farmer was badly hurt Saturday afternoon at the John Fry Farm south of Switz City when he slipped and fell twelve feet from the top of a straw loaded wagon. Bill Dewden and Petie Fines aided him until his son Palmer Hannum arrived and took him to Freeman Greene County hospital where he regained consciousness two hours later with injuries to his face head shoulder and wrist. Dr. and Mrs. Kidd and sons visiting nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hannum
Farner
John Fry
Switz City
Hannum
Bill Dewden
Tennant
Petie Fines
Dowden
Fines
Mr. Hannum
Palmer Hannum
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
Resignation by Linton Gas cashier moves to City Hall
Mrs Roy Glenn resigns as cashier for Linton Gas to make way for move from Glenn Plumbing on North Main to City hall. Homer Bailey will manage the office at City hall and all gas bills will be paid at the new headquarters on the second floor of City hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Glenn
Linton Gas Company
Glenn
North Main Street
City Hall
Indian Utilities Company
Butane
Homer Bailey
Local Horseshoe Club Defeated By West Terre Haute Club
The Linton Horseshoe club lost a close match to West Terre Haute with a total score of 1803 to 141?1 ringers and points. Individual scores show West Terre Haute players Davis Dessert Smith Harrington Murtley Bailey Eweet Krisehalk and Linton players H Trinkle Alsop Hart Trinkle N Miller Hart Harbett Tubby. Indianapolis pitching gluh will visit next Saturday at 6 p.m for a non league contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Horseshoe Club
West Terre Haute
West Terre Haute Coats
Linton Club
West Terre Baute
Linton
Davis
Dessert
Smith
Harrington
Murtley
Bailey
Eweet
Krisehalk
H. Trinkle
Alsop
Hart
Trinkle
N. Miller
Harbett
Tubby
Indianapolis
Gluh
Oeals
Linton 4-H Exhibit Showcases Ribbon Winners At Event
An achievement day program at Linton High School featured the Shar a Lik e 4-H club exhibit. Dresses and smocks won ribbons in multiple clothing divisions with Marilyn Baker and Norma Jean Smith among top exhibitors. Winners advance to Greene county dress review and Keene county 4-H exhibit. community crowd attends the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shara-uyke Men Vers’ Makers
Uil Lack Dove
Nora o@an
Anna Slinkard
Mars
Ulyne Booher
Marylin Baker
Diaries Ann Wall
Norma Dean Smith
Audrey Armpriester
Pacty Booher
Mrs
Clyde Booher
Billie Heenan
Betty Brewer
Frances Crate
Greene County
Home Economics Club
June Meng
Margaret Rowa's
Kathryn Lou Wills
Gada Bobbit
Harriet Kingle
Vera Young
Jennie Pearl Bredewer
Rose Rogers
Norma Jean Smith
Wilma Young
Maribelle Smith
Marie Bredewer
Delma Shepherd
Lorene Shepherd
Audrey Armprieste
Patrician McQuade
Margainte Clark
Kathryn Lou Will
Nancy Bailey
Betty Lee Jarmon
Rose Rovers
Jennie Pearl Bredeweg
Zonda Bobbit
Harriett Tagle
Anna May Slinkard
Keene County
141 Club Camp 10 Opens Tuesday At Shakamak Park
About 300 4 H club members from Greene, Daviess and Montgomery counties gather at Shakamak State Park for a three day camp starting Tuesday at 9 AM with a program at 10 and concluding Friday morning. A variety of activities and entertainment are planned for the campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Daviess
Montgomery Counties
Shakamak State Park
Jyis
Milk Fund Game Tickets On Sale In Linton
The Linton Daily Citizen announced advance ticket sales for the Milk Fund benefit softball game between an All-Star Linton team and the LaPorte Junior champions to be played Friday August 16. Local groups including Delta Alpha Christian Church, New Hope, Linton Summit No 4, Elks, Red Men, Little Betty teams and Linton Giants will receive large blocks. Scout officials and Linton Boy Scouts will assist in selling tickets, with PTA representatives invited to obtain advance seats at the Citizen office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Daily Citizen
Milk Fund
Linton
LaPorte
Delta Alpha
Christian Chuch
New Hope
Linton Softball Association
Elks
Red Men
Little Betty
Linton Giants
Linton Boy Scouts
Linton Cub
Citizen Office
Citizen
Price Family Visit Highlights Local Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Price and family of Holland Michigan visited on Saturday with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. G H Secataria of Seventh Street Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Price
Holland, Mich
G. H. Secataria
Seventh Street Southeast
Tax-the-rich bill clears House with 282 to 96 vote
The U S House approved a 250 million package to raise inheritance and gift taxes, boost personal income taxes on high earners, and levy a graduated corporate tax aimed at reducing wealth concentration. The bill now goes to the Senate amid adjournment deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Roosevelt
Senate
Ways and Means
Democrats
Ite
Ways and Means Committee
Five Criminally Insane Men Escape Missouri Asylum
Missouri police and local officers hunt five criminally insane inmates plus a sixth, a keeper, after an ambush at Fulton State Hospital. Among the escapees are Edward Marcum and Paul McCormick. The group fled south on foot after seizing keys and donning street clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Missouri
Edward Marcum
Paul E. McCormick
George E. Rogers
William Smith
Oliver Hamilton
McCormick
Henry S. Johns
S. Johns
Brush Arbor Meeting Draws Capacity Crowd
The brush arbor on the College Hill school lot drew a full house with every seat taken and standing room scarce. Rev. Jake Smith of Sullivan led services in the absence of Judge Martin and the Kentucky wife, who arrive August 15 to oversee the gathering near the Pentecostal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Arbor
College Hill School
Judge Martin
Kentucky
Jake Smith
Sullivan
Misaiey Pentecostal Church
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Henry
Jo Andrews
Boston
Mexico City
Sinew
Mexico
United Press
Daily Citizen
Mrs. Delano Rose
Auxiliary
Carpen
Bwarf
Marshall Bascombe
Marie Megett
Osage
Pleas Greenlee
J. G. Kidd
James and
oJseph
Roann
C. C. Burress
Girls 441 Club
Linton High School
Greene, Montgomery
Bill
Break
Brush Arbor Meet
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