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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1935

Page

4

Civil War veteran J P Scott dies at 92 in Lyons

J P Scott age 92 a Greene county veteran died at 8 pm at the home of his daughter Mrs Edgar West in Lyons after a two week illness. He served in Company E 52nd Indiana and fought in five major battles Pittsburgh Landing Shiloh Cumberland Gap Gettysburg and Ky.'rant. He leaves four daughters and a son. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm at Newberry Methodist church with burial in Newberry cemetery.

Scott Bicknell Lyons Martin County Shoals James Scott Loogootee E& 52Nd Pittsburgh Landing Shiloh Cumberland Gap Gettysburg Kyrant Mary Walker Mary J. Walker Edwardsport Newberry Joe Scott Essie Hiatt Linton Jennie Rose Edgar West Harley Falk Oakland City Thurman Johnson Monroe Mich Methodist Newberry Cemetery

Workman Family Vacationing in Wisconsin

Mrs. Lola Workman, her daughter Gaynelle, and son Herschel, with Miss Thelma Hadley, return home from a vacation in Wisconsin visiting Tex Lake and Lake Geneva.

Lola Workman Gaynelle Workman Herschel Workman This City Thelma Hadley Jasonville Tex Lake Lake Geneva Wisconsin

Milk Fund Game Receives Support from Coal Company

Stock in the Linton Summit Coal Company rose as it announced purchase of 200 adult tickets for the All-Star and LaPorte Junior Champion softball game set for Friday night August 16 at Unionant field. The company will donate $50 worth of tickets to workers from the old Twin coal mine to aid the Milk Fund in supplying milk and graham crackers to undernourished children during the school year.

Linton Milk Fund Linton Summit Coal Company LaPorte Ulionant Field Wiliam Cunningham Cunningham Twin Linton Milk Fund Cunninghan Linton Summit Company Linton Daily Citizen Delta Aalpha First Christian Church Linton Giants Little Betty

Leonard Emery of Lyons Breaks Arm

Leonard Emery an 11 year old of Lyons is recovering at home after fracturing his arm when he slipped and fell on a floor last Sunday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Emery.

Leonard Emery Clarence Emery Lyons Emery

Progress Reported On Holding Company Bill Conferees

Senate and house conferees of the Wheeler Rayburn holding company dissolution bill reported genuine progress after their first amicable meeting since house members objected to the presence of new deal experts at the discussions.

Washington Senate House Wheeler-Rayburn Holding

Wiley Post and Will Rogers Begin Seattle to Juneau Flight

Aviators Wiley Post and Will Rogers departed Bryn Mawr airport Renton Washington at 9 22 am for Juneau Alaska marking the first leg of a planned round the world and Siberia flight.

Wiley Post Will Rogers Seattle Aue Bryn Mawr Renton Wash Juneau Alaska Siberia

Wealth Data Studied by Senate Finance Panel

The Senate Finance Committee heard that eighty five percent of corporate wealth in the United States is owned by five percent of corporations. Robert H. Jackson, internal revenue bureau counsel, outlined administration arguments for a graduated corporation income tax to fund Roosevelt tax proposals.

Senate Washington United States Senate Finance Committee Roosevelt Robert H. Jackson Internal Revenue Bureau

Partisan clash erupts in House over Rhode Island win

In Washington on August 7 the House opened amid a partisan fight over the Rhode Island congressional victory. Rep. Bertrand Snell says the result signals public protest against fiscal policy. Rep. John J. O'Connor argues the ballot was not a national test. President Roosevelt declined to comment.

G.O.P Washington Rhode Island House Bertrand H. Snell John J. O'Connor N. Y House Rules Committee Roosevelt

Beasley Triangles and West Linton Join Linton Softball

Two new teams Beasley Triangles and West Linton join the Linton Softball association, bringing total clubs to 11. The league approves a double round robin with each team playing others twice, three games weekly at 5 30 p m on Lin Stock park diamonds. Roy Sears named manager to select a rep for Sullivan on Sunday Aug 18.

Linton Softball Association City Hall Beasley Triangles West Linton Lin- Stock Park Diamonds Roy Sears Linton Sullivan Linton Daily Citizen

Hospital Report Updates on Local Residents

Miss Lorene Wells of Lyons underwent a major operation this afternoon. J. W. Hannum, a 67 year old Switz City farmer, is reported improving after injuries from a straw wagon fall Saturday. Mrs. Thomas Richardson’s condition remains unchanged this afternoon.

Lorene Wells Lyons J. W. Hannum Switz City Thomas Richardson

Waymires Entertain Sunday Guests from Sandborn and Beyond

Waymire hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Waymire and guests including Berty Klutey and son Harlin Eugene, George Wilcox and daughters Eva and Maleva from Sandborn, Edwin Kruger and son Gerald of Indianapolis, Louis and Lawrence Miller, and Mrs Henry Pahmior of Bucktown.

Waymires Charles Waymire Berty Klutey Harlin Eugene George Wilcoxl Eva Maleva Sandborn Edwin Kruger Gerald Indianapolis Louis Miller Lawrence Miller Vincennes Henry Pahmior Bucktown

Ruby Klutey Returns to Indianapolis

Miss Ruby Klutey returns to Indianapolis after visiting her mother Mrs. Charles Waymire of this city.

Ruby Klutey Charles Waymire Indianapolis

Residents protest coal crusher operation near Illinois Central railroad

At the city council meeting, residents condemned the coal crusher along the Illinois Central tracks in the southeast city area. They cited road damage and coal dust spreading through the community, while the council pledged to contact the operator to seek a satisfactory resolution.

Illinois Central Railroad Germ Sales and Service Linton E. V.bull PWA

No Relief Expected As Heat Persists For Days

High temperatures held at 97 degrees by 1:30 PM matching Tuesday’s warmth. Forecasters warn of continued heat for the next two days with little relief in sight. Early morning low reached 85 degrees at 7 AM.

Mercury

Torso Murder Case Near EnE Chicago

The state rested its case in the torso slaying of Envit Lang after reading confessions of Mrs. Blanche Dunkel and Mrs. Evelyn Smith. Smith’s statement blamed Dunkel, while Dunkel’s earlier plots to have her grocery clerk son-in-law killed were detailed. The defense planned to present the two women as the sole witnesses.

Chicago U.P Blanche Dunkel Evelyn Smith Envit Lang

Jack Gray Injured at Peabody Mine

Jack Gray of 880 A Street southeast of the city was injured Tuesday at Peabody No. 4 coal mine. He was taken to Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan where X rays showed a broken foot. He received treatment and was resting comfortably at home.

Jack Gray Peabody No. 4 Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan Mr. Gray

Miss Josephine Symms Visits City Guest of Miss Humphreys

Josephine Symms of Indianapolis and formerly of this city is staying with Miss Rose Mary Humphreys as a house guest. She will spend a few days here before returning to Indianapolis.

Josephine Symms Indianapolis Rosemary Humphreys

Leo Hert Reported Slightly Improved at Mary Sherman Hospital

Leo Hert of Linton was listed as slightly improved in condition at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan. Morning report notes his status as improving gradually with no new complications.

Leo Bert Leo Hert Mary Sherman Hospital Sullivan

Benefit bingo party for Red Moen team fundraiser

A softball benefit bingo is set for Friday at 8:00 PM in the Red Men hall to raise funds for equipment for the Red Moen team in the Linto Softball association. The public is invited to attend.

Red Men Red Moen Linto Softball Association Ieneral

Freda Trinkle on Visit to Detroit

Miss Freda Trinkle of the Peoples Trust Company is spending her vacation in Detroit this week.

Freda Trinkle The Peoples Trust Company Detroit Mich

Back game at chess as continuation of hypothetical move

The phrase describes continuing a chess match from a presumed move, treating the imagined position as the basis for further play. It implies exploring consequences and testing strategies without actual move execution on the board.

Visitors trapped on narrow ledges at Yosemite peak

Two park visitors, Elizabeth Lorimer and Robert Pate, cling to ledges on Half Dome 2200 feet above the valley as four Yosemite rangers struggle to reach them. Weather and terrain delay the rescue, with progress not expected until late today.

Yosemite Cal W.P Yosemite Park Half Dome Yosemite National Park Elizabeth Lorimer Chicopee Mass Robert Pate Inglewood Yarrow Pate

Four hundred thirteen attend Shakamak 4-H camp opening

A record 413 4-H club members from Weene Daviess and Montgomery counties enrolled at Shakamak State Park for the annual camp. The groups are arranged in ten units with leaders named. Camp opened with Director Bishen presiding as bees and cooking classes begin. beekeeping instruction led by John West.

Shakamak State Park Weene Daviess Montgomery Oanties Shirey Osman Mary Ellen — Ritter Nez Wields Eleanor Bennett Vernon Chestnut Playdamb Shirley Dougherty Unior Osman Trail Blazers Mary Ethel Monser Junior Risley J. Sombs Whner Wilson Sharaake Shakamak Mary Pickard Jorothy Lynch Phyllis Morisy Shakamak Progressives Vera ‘Chapman Eugenia Peaches A. D. Stahl Ty Waiters Merry ‘Keeters Ola McGuire Evelyn Workman Mary Ellen Brook Margaret Sharpless Kathryn Williams Faye Mcvay Maxine Johnson Junior Tapsdale Mary Padgett Va Lloyd Ralph Keith Gretchen Sommers Liste Esterday M. Bishen Daviess County Greene County Auline Jones Montgomery Vunry Minnie Arvin Daviess Sunty W. S. Wallace Montgomery County Ruch Petty Thelma Powell Bor Arthur Haseman Marvin Wreichman Mauree Strahle Willis Rabbit Woentgomeary John West Lyons Bee Cn Uve West

Man Saved From Mob After Attack on 9 Year Old Girl

Frank Nace, 50, was jailed in Marion county pending outcome of injuries to a nine year old girl allegedly attacked after a movie. Neighbors found the child in a cornfield in critical condition. Nace had prior assault sentences and admitted the nine year old attack.

Indianapolis Frankfort Frank Nace Marion County Nace Sherif Fred Rodgers Clinton County Lafayette Clintor County

Linton Giants to Host Washington Packers in Sunday Doubleheader

The Linton Giants meet the Washington Packers in a two game set at City Park Sunday. First pitch is 1 30 p m with a second game around 3 00 p m. Giants’ manager Bland Silvey plans to use his best players and is unsure on pitchers for both contests.

City Park Washington Packers Linton Giants Packers Giants Bland Silvey

Mrs Jack Gray Begins Recovery After Illness

Mrs Jack Gray, who had been ill for several days, is reported able to be up again and improving.

Jack Gray

Linton Students Enroll in Samp Program

Local students from Linton join a summer program at the samp, featuring participants such as France Uratt Rose Rogers Faye Mckee Norma Jean Smith Maribelle Smith and many others including Dessie Fitzpatrick Virginia Harbin and Betty Jane Brewer. The list continues with Har riet Wall Thelma Powell and additional entrants.

Linton Samp France Uratt Rose Rogers Faye Mckee Norma Jean Smith Maribelle Smith Dessie Fitzpatrick Virginia Harbin Betty Jane Brewer Harriet Wall Thelma Powell Betty Jane Weaver Mary Jane Wolford Lorene Morgan Elizabeth Donia Dona Corry Wilma Young Ann Slinkard Vera Young Jeannette Elliott Audrey Armpriester Rosalie Francis Donetta Tubby Marion Baker June Meng Jane Ellen Pull Marjorie Magruder Dorothy Mazoyer Phyllis Talbott Rosemary McQuade Bernice Gilligan Patty McQuade Betty West Zadu Rovolt Miriam Clayton Jamie Isvey Willis’ Bobbit Maurice Stevhle Bob ‘Jerrell Maryia Friedman

Eastern Ohio Floods Drench Eight Counties Warn of Record Damage

United Press reports severe floods across eastern Ohio as rivers overflow in eight counties after a 12 hour storm. Rail lines halted, towns marooned, lowland crops ruined, and damage estimates exceed two million dollars though no deaths reported. Berlin and Cambridge areas isolated due to rising waters.

Ohio Berlin Holmes County Cambridge Baltimore Pennsylvania Guernsey County Belle Valley

Carriers Win Trips to Chicago in Subscription Contest

Twenty seven carriers of the Linton Daily Citizen and Indiana polis News in this district won free trips to Chicago after a closed subscription contest. Circulation Manager E. L. Barnes announced the winners who will depart Wednesday August 14.

Linton Daily Citizen Indianapolis News Chicago E. L. Barnes Barnes Warriors Clifford Shanklin Harold Sims Wendel Smith Ray Alsop Robert McFadden Skew Wilburn Miller Bill Woolsey Jackie Yung Robert Mellon Leon Wessel Bill Helderman Rex Barnett Tom Gillon Jack Dorraugh E. J L. Barnes Linton Milburn Burch Sullivan Junior Reynolds Hymera Alvin Light Jasonville Norma Cadwell Midland Bruce Vitssky Vicksburg Donald McGhee Dugger Clarence Griffith Worthington Dewey Hannum Lyons Mrs.Barnes

Revised copyright measure approved in Senate

Washington reports the Senate approved a bill to revise U S copyright law and join the 1928 treaty. Senator Wagner criticized the measure as harming authors and protectors, and the bill would remove automatic $250 damages, allowing up to $20 000 for proven damages instead of $5 000.

Washington Senate United States Robert F. Wagner

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.P. Scott J. P. Scott Linton Summit Steve O'Neill Walter Johnson Bethesda Indians Johnson O'Neill Minooka Leonard Emery OF United Press Daily Citizen Triangles Thelma Robertson Wichita Kas Kansas A. B. Simon Miss Robertson Farmer Simon Council Ene Peabody Mine Park Rangers Krank Nace United Press Ohio Citizen and News Aninionia
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