Ridgeport Man Ed Minks Dead At 65 In Bloomfield Area
Oren Ed Minks age 65 was found dead in his Ridgeport area home east of Bloomfield. Coroner's verdict pending but heart attack suspected. Survived by widow Sadie two sons Lee and Roy daughter Mildred Frye and brothers Robert Frank and Riley Minks. Funeral at Ridgeport church 2:00 Tuesday. Kidd and Jenkins Funeral home handling arrangements.
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Oren
Ed Minks
Ridgeport
Bloomfield
Mr. Minks
Henry
Eliza Ellen Bartley Minks
Sadie Minks
Lee Minks
Roy Minks
Mildred Frye
Robert
Frank
Riley Minks
Ridgeport Church
Kidd and
Shortage Found in Vigo County Trustee Accounts
Otto Jensen of the state board of accounts announced a shortage of 1164.93 in the Nevins township Vigo county accounts. The deficit spans June 22, 1940 to February 8, 1941, ending with Archer’s resignation. The report goes to the attorney general and county prosecutor.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Otto Jensen
State Board of Accounts
Dewey Archer
Nevins Township
Vigo County
Archer
Jensen
Banquet Helpers thanked for gymnasium dedication event
Mrs May Spice and the Auxiliary of the Linton Wrank Courtney American Legion post extended thanks to all who assisted in preparing and serving the banquet for the gymnasium dedication program last week.
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May Spice
Auxiliary of the
Linton Wrank
Courtney American Legion Tpost
Doctor visits ill grandmother in Linton
Dr. Helen Lucille Jackson of Marrow Ohio traveled to Linton to see her grandmother Mrs. Mary E. Neal who is seriously ill.
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Helen Lucille Jackson
Marrow, O
Linton
Mary E. Neal
Mrs Flora Graham and Mrs Coy Williams Attend Legion Convention
Mrs Flora Graham and Mrs Coy Williams attend the American Legion Auxiliary convention now in progress in South Bend.
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Flora Graham
Coy Williams
American Legion Auxiliary
South Bend
Mrs Walter Brewer and Family Visit from Paintsville
Mrs Walter Brewer and her children Betty Jane and Jim Bob, former Linton residents now living in Paintsville Kentucky, are visiting friends and relatives in the city.
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Walter Brewer
Betty Jane
Jim Bob
Linton
Paintsville, Ky
Nine Die In Indiana Weekend Traffic Toll
Indiana recorded nine traffic fatalities over the weekend. Notable crashes included a head-on collision near Newcastle killing Thelma Huffman and Albert Payne, with several others hurt. Columbus marked its first toll in 33 months as William Stillinger was struck downtown. Plymouth saw two deaths in an auto-truck crash involving Allyn Cain and William Cobb. Bertie Martin died from a bicycle collision in Shelbyville. An Indianapolis area report notes an 11 year old involved.
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RFD
Daleville
Albert Payne
Anderson
Henry County Hospital
Roy Miller
Middle
Lester R. Strickler
Indianapolis
Columbus
William C. Stillinger
Stillinger
Merlin Lucas
Plymouth
Allyn B. Cain
Logansport
William H. Cobb
Cobb
Parkview
Bertie L. Martin
Shelbyville
Robert Talbert
Bicycle crash claims Morris Higgins in city street
Police said the cyclist Morris Higgins died almost instantly after his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Walter Imel 24 of Indianapolis. Winifred Sue Armstrong one year old died later at Marion hospital after being hit when she ran into a car's path.
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Walter Imel
Indianapolis
Winifred Sue Armstrong
Marion Hospital
Dinner to Honor Hunter Tonight at Bloomfield Park
A farewell party for Orval D. Hunter, judge of Greene Circuit Court, will be held at Bloomfield park at 6:00 pm. A potluck dinner will be served in his honor as the public is invited. Hunter is to report Aug. 21 to Macon, Georgia for U.S. Army service.
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Orval D. Hunter
Greene Circuit Court
Macon
United States Army
Bloomfield Park
Judge Hunter
Californians Here Visit Local Family
Californians Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gudie and daughter Betty Jan of Los Angeles are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Brown and their son.
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A. H. Gudie
Betty Jan
Los Angeles
Calif
Taylor Brown
Clayton Loses In Soap Box Heat At Akron Derby
Ronald Clayton 14 of Linton chased national honors at the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio. In the youth heat Claude Smith won in 26.84 seconds with Clayton second and Robert Mosher third. Smith later posted 26.50 seconds to clinch national title. Clayton earned a champion’s watch and diploma at the banquet. Roy and Mrs. Clayton attended. Smith won a $2,000 college scholarship. contestants from 42 states competed.
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Linton
Akron
Ohio
Claude Smith
Young Clayton
Robert J. Mosher
Beloit
Wis
Smith
Clayton
Mosher
Terre Haute
Herely
Ronald
Roy Clayton
WPA Dances Shift to Vincennes Street Location Tonight
The WPA recreation department moves Monday night dance to 70 East Vincennes street from Humphreys park shelter house. Tonight's event runs 7 30 to 9 00 PM with Wednesday's dance at the same Vincennes street venue. Public invites attendance at either or both events.
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WPA Recreation Department
East Vincennes Street
Shelter House
Humphreys Park
British Cadets Arrive to Boost Thunderbird Field Courses
A group of 60 new RAF cadets arrives in Phoenix to join the 50 already in preliminary flight training at Thunderbird Field, bringing the total to 110 cadets in the program. The effort aims to prepare pilots for overseas service with the RAF.
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Phoenix
Ariz
U.K
Royal Air Force
Thunderbird Field
Market Reports Indianapolis Livestock Prices Rise and Flat
Market opening fairly active with light steers and heifers strong. Heavier cattle steady with cows firm to higher. calves and yearlings quoted around 11.50 to 12.15 per cwt. Sheep and spring lambs up about 25 cents with good to choice lambs in demand.
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Indianapolis
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