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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
4
London reports a protest by the Gibraltar administration secretary and warns of possible steps if incidents recur at Gibraltar. The firing on a British destroyer and air activity near the waterfront drew criticism of rebels and Spain.
The Greene County Women's Democratic Club will hold a meeting at Ridgeport Hall known as the west of the Y on state Toad 54. A covered dish luncheon is planned at noon and attendees should bring their own table service. Robert E. Myers, Monroe county Democratic chairman and "Fighting Bob," will deliver the principal speech.
Mrs Eva May Isaacs wife of Captain Clifford Isaacs of the Salvation Army will leave Monday for a month in Minneapolis to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs G H Rogers. She will speak on the Salvation Army at a church and perform on a lake steamer during a Duluth trip. Captain Isaacs will join her later in Chicago.
Residents were urged to attend a meeting this Saturday by local group members. The notice mentions a discussion about upcoming events and schedule details, with attendees expected to join at the specified time.
Red Men win 9 2 over Little Betty after early lead and forfeit by Ashers. Tuttle and Strahle star for Red Men while Singleton and Hays for Little Betty contribute briefly in a game with disputed lines and forfeit outcomes.
County Agent Arthur Haseman warns Greene county farmers likely to face a hay shortage for stock through next winter. He cites T A Coleman and Purdue extension staff noting trucks hauling hay from Indiana to other states, with buyers from outside gathering surplus and hindering local supply. The northeast region reportedly has excess hay, but Randolph county and areas north are less certain about future needs.
Mayor RE Bull of Jasonville has been invited to serve as honorary judge for the 1986 Mid-States swim championship to be held August 1 16 at Shakamak State Park. Other officials named include May Nas Sam Beecher Terre Haute Mayor Levi Louderback Brag Mayor William Slough and Sul Mayor Bull.
Local leaders and business people announce an effort to establish weekly community actions and a ready cash market at home. The plan would run auctions for farm products and livestock to cut long hauls, boost profits, and build a local cash market in this city.
Jasonville schools will start the term in September with Angus Inman Messick to lead as superintendent. Messick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith G. Messick of Bloomfield, succeeds Superintendent Breeden who moves to Freedom, Owens County. Messick holds an A B from Indiana University and has prior experience at Masonville High and French Lick High, later returning to college for advanced work and most recently working in government education in Lawrence County.
Ground rules for Sunday’s Sullivan Linton inter city golf match at Linton Municipal Golf Course were announced. Bobby Hess says winter rules apply, holes 2 and 8 treated as ground under construction, distances only on holes 4 and 5, no penalty for lost ball, players to register Saturday, event expected with at least 25 golfers, course in best shape with nine new grass greens.
In Michigan City Indiana eight sticks of dynamite were found in a prison lavatory during maintenance work and reportedly wired for discharge. Warden Louis Kunkel denied the report while officials investigated the incident and the planty of the dynamite. A note mentions a Beginners band practice at 2 o clock Saturday at the old school building conducted by C D Clayton.
A Tuesday gathering at the Thompson cottage west of Fair Banks featured Rev. Paddock on vacation. Refreshments followed by talks from Rev. Bert Saunders of Hymera and John D. Hill of Shelburn. Friends await his return to resume duties in Jasonville.
Old Clifty church, one of Greene county’s oldest landmarks, hosts a homecoming on Sunday. The event features Rev. M. W. Deming speaking in the morning, short talks by denominational speakers, and songs by local groups. The program preserves a historic brick structure completed after the Civil War, with plans to permanently preserve the building. Located 24% miles northeast of Robinson and five miles southwest of Cincinnati on the Robinson Cincinnati road.
Mrs Kenneth Bennett and her daughter Susan arrived home in this city Thursday afternoon after spending four weeks vacationing in Leland Michigan with Mr Bennett.
Willis Pirtle named commander of the Frank Courtney American Legion post for the coming year after last night’s officer election. Kenneth Norris previous commander. installation set after the state convention August 22 to 25 in Muncie. Delegates to state session include Pirtle Watkins Haseman. Norris, Shannon, Ecker chosen alternates.
Washington Aug 7 U P John L Lewis accelerates the drive of his rebel committee of industrial organization toward 3 000 000 new members after accepting suspension from the American Federation of Labor The AFL leader William Green declines to comment and the rift could affect the AFL convention in Tampa November 16 with credentials to seat delegates from ousted CIO unions.
Iva Fleetwood of Bedford and Mr and Mrs Uriah Elkins of Cleveland Ohio return home after a short visit with Mrs Lou Fleetwood on East Vincennes Street. Mrs Elkins is the sister of the late Dr Fleetwood.
Mrs William George of Nor men Indiana is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs Charlotte Ogle and family.
Indiana Democrats meet in Gary with speakers including Senator Duffy and Governor McNutt as Young Democrats from five states gather for a conclave ending with Duffy's address. Republicans rally in Connersville with Knox and Springer set to speak, featuring parades and large crowds.
Word comes from Independence, Maine of a baby girl born Friday July 31 to Bard and Iris Beaverstock. The infant Beverly Ann weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces and joins Vernon Robison as the newborn’s maternal grandfather.
Ten day rural revival in Midland nears conclusion with speaker Powell of Upland presenting The End of Time on Sunday night. Public invitation extended to community members.
Berlin reports German charge d affaires demands compensation for four Germans killed in Barcelona. Germany protests vigorously and orders Admiral Carls to protect German citizens as unrest grows in Spain. Hitler reportedly wary of neutrality stance, seeks Russia's attitude before any agreement.
Berlin protests Spain over killing of German civilians and risks to neutrality. Paris fears clashes among powers and possible foreign intervention. Rome tests between fascism and communism while Britain Russia and France are suspected of aiding loyalist forces. French leftists join loyalists. Royal ships bombard Algeciras and a rebel warship. rescue mission targets 200 Americans stranded in Granada. Government expeditions seize forces to Baleáric island efforts.
Circuit Judge Moynihan convicts three Black Legion members Frederick A. Gulley Bar Aventad and Thomas F. Cox of false imprisonment of Robert Penland Ecorse Steel worker acquits Wilbur Robinson Brigadier General Charles King and Harold de from charges The six were charged with kidnapping and flogging Penland at an outdoor meeting of the cult.
Mr and Mrs Harry F Walton and daughter Danet of Akron Oklahoma have been visiting Akron, Ohio friends and relatives for several days and returned home today Mrs Ray Hearsum and son Franklin of Evansville Indiana accompanied them Hearsum is formerly Miss Emma Heyney of Linton and sister of Mary Walton
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