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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1935

Page

4

Last push for utility holding company bill compromise

Washington Aug 22 The Democratic leadership planned a final House vote around 3 p.m. on accepting a Senate compromise to the public utility holding company bill. President Roosevelt urged approval via a letter to Rep. Rayburn while noting it does not meet his preferred abolition timeline.

House Joseph W. Burns Senate Roosevelt Samuel Rayburn Tex Administration Rayburn

Band concert at Linton park called off

The weekly band concert in Linton Park tonight was canceled due to the Linton Concert band performing at the Old Settlers meeting in Odon for three days. Director Fred Jewell and the 25 piece band opened the Odon meeting today and will perform next Thursday night August 29 at Linton park.

Linton Old Settlers Odon Linton City Park Fred Jewell iLintton Jewell Linton Park

Dugger Bank Begins New Dividend Payout

Dugger State Bank in Dugger announces a 9.4 percent dividend to its depositors. Receiver Virgil Ingram says about 680 customers share a $10,000 payout, the third distribution since the bank closed, bringing total returns to roughly 37 percent.

Dugger State Bank Dugger Virgil Ingram

Giant Hydrangea Grows At Mrs Barger’s Home In Linton

Mrs Harry Barger of B street southeast this summer earned champion hydrangea grower honors. A large shrub blooms at the Linton home, with a hydrangea bloom measuring one foot long and 23 inches in circumference brought to the Linton Daily Citizen office.

Harry Barger Barger Linton Linton Daily Citizen

House pushes neutrality bill toward adjournment

The House Foreign Affairs Committee, under White House pressure, began drafting a compromise neutrality bill to keep the United States out of war. It rejected the Senate plan for a mandatory embargo on war matériel and opted for an administration plan granting the President discretionary power.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee White House United States House Foreign Affairs Committee Senate

Cremation Planned for Plane Crash Victims

Three Indianapolis travelers died when their plane crashed on Laramie Peak in Wyoming. The bodies will be cremated in Denver before ashes are flown back to Indianapolis escorted by Dr. A C Arnett. Victims include Dick Arnett's fiancé Eleanor Arnett and Burnside Smith, a prominent Indianapolis businessman.

Cheyenne Wyo Indianapolis Denver Colo A. C. Arnett Dick Arnett Eleanor Arnett Burnside Smith Laramie Peak Wyoming

Congress Near Adjournment Amid Quick, Debated Bills

Congress moved toward adjournment with minimal debate as the Senate planned to pass the Guffrey coal regulation bill and send it to conference. The House was set to approve the $92,961,299 third deficiency bill largely for Social Security needs, while a rule allowing same day committee reports was adopted. Leaders hoped to adjourn by Saturday night, possibly delaying into next week.

Congress Washington Senate House

United Brethren Leaders Attend Indiana Conference Talks

Dr A D Smith reelected Indiana Conference superintendent with 61 of 107 votes. Dr J Balmer Showers urged delegates to live Christian faith amid changing times, stressing evangelism and missionary reach at Linton A B Church session. Bishop J H Fout outlined a four year program and emphasized Pentecost priorities.

J. Balmer Showers Dayton Ohio United Brethren Indiana United Brethren Churches Showers Linton A. B Indiana Central W. EB. Roush Bonebrake Seminary Smith A.D. Smith Corydon Indiana Conference J. A. Settle New Albbany J. W. McMurtery Washington C. WH. Ivey Princeton W. JH. Lutes Jeffersonville Earnest Roberts Odon United Brethren Church St. Paul Lincoln Burning Bush Moses General Conference Jesus

Harley Burrell Heads to Old Settlers in Odon

Harley Shorty Burrell of Roosevelt Street leaves Linton for the annual Old Settlers meeting in Odon. This marks his fiftieth straight attendance at the event, a perfect record since the first Odon meeting in 1884. Burrell, now 72, moved to Linton from Odon years ago and expects a bigger year at the celebration.

Harley “Shorty” Burrell Roosevelt Street Odon My. Burrell Mr. Burrell Linton Old Settlers Burrel

Corn Cob Hand Described as Freak Image in Town

Henry Lester of the Terhune addition found an unusual corn cob resembling a child's hand with distinct thumb and fingers. The cob, grown on the Jim Contbs place near the Illinois Central tracks a half mile east of town, sparked local speculation.

Henry Lester Terhune Mr. Lester Jim Contbs Place Ilinois Central Tracks

Missionary Task Highlighted by Conference Speakers

Rev. J. W. McMurtry led the Washington delegation stressing spiritual reinforcements for missions. Rev. A D Smith and Dr W Q Weidler addressed the program theme Kingdom Extension at Dayton session, emphasizing evangelism and church renewal across the Roman world.

Jesus Thue Roman Empire J. W. McMurtry Washington Kingdon A.D. Smith W. Q. Weidler U. S. Home Missionary Board Dayton Ohio

Linton Gridders Open 1935 Practice At Oliphant Field

Twenty three aspirants reported to Coach Gerald W. Landis at Oliphant field to start the 1935 football season. The squad, with experienced players and promising newcomers, will train three weeks before facing Bloomfield on Friday night September 13.

Linton Gerald W. Landis Oliphant Field Bloomfield Cardinals Jong Tom Corvaugh Jack Kennedy Harris Porter Carl Wymer Otis Inman Jack Allen Asel Lemonds Chester Robertson Kim Lohy Wib Bryan Wayne Martin Robert Bedwell Curtis Hobbs Tickie Scholl Leroy Lohr John Poole Robert McPadden Otis Griffith John Maxwell B. Sharp Marvin Freidman Leo Pierce J. Madaris Landis

Greene County Assessor Joe M Goodman Attends U B Church Conference

Joe M Goodman Greene County assessor spends the week in Linton for the annual United Brethren church conference. Over the past decade he has been a faithful delegate, missing few sessions due to illness.

Joe M. Goodman Greene County Linton United Brethren Church Goodman Mos U. Beeharsh

Recent visitors here Miss Babe Alexander and Miss Marian Creen

Miss Babe Alexander of Natusar City and Miss Marian Creen of Macon Georgia were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbeam Alexandes and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Oniouesr.

Babe Alexander Natusar City Marian Creen Macon, Ga Wilbeam Alexandes Willis Oniouesr

Greene County WPA Opens 158 Men to Road Work

About 158 Greene County men started a year long road repair program under the WPA. They will upgrade main and school routes, erect new culverts, patch holes, and spread gravel under county supervision with work units across Stockton, Weinseht, and other townships. The total WPA labor figures include Linton projects and nearby canning and garden jobs.

Greene County New Works Relief Administration WPA Henry Schloot Stockton Weinseht Linton Linton City WIPA MERA Linton Scout Camp Canning Jasonville Jasonville City Park Shakamat State Park Zoo Freeman-Greene County Hospital District 10 Vincennes

Bus Contracts Let for Stockton Township Routes

Stockton Township trustees announce the letting of four school bus contracts for the coming year with final approval from the State Department of Education in Indianapolis. Bidders include Arthur Berne for route 1 Orval Pove for route 2 John Byers for route 1 Gusty Lynn for route 1. Buses will haul boys and girls to the township trade schools and to Jol in ton Stockton high school this city.

Jesse D. Figgins Stockton Township Figgins State Department of Education Indianapolis Arthur Berne Orval Pove John Byers Cgusty Lynn Jo linton-Stockton High School

Hospital Report on Local Patients and Operations

The report lists Miss Bernadine Hill undergoing emergency appendectomy on Wednesday afternoon and recovering at the hospital. John Hess of Linton had an operation this morning. George Stevens of Linton Re is admitted for observation. Albert Nolte of Bloomfield had a mastoid operation. Mrs Thomas Richardson’s condition remains about the same. Mrs Newt Musser shows improvement after a recent operation. Millard Pope’s condition remains satisfactory.

Bernadine Hill John Hess Linton George Stevens Linton Re Albert Nolte Bloomfield Thomas Richardon Newt Musser Millard Pope Satistaghery

Guffey coal control bill passes Senate in swift action

The Guffey coal control bill, urged by President Roosevelt to avert a miners strike, passed the Senate 15 to 37. It would create a price mechanism, regulate hours and wages, recognize labor unions, and impose a 15 percent tax with a 40 percent drawback for compliant operators, then return to the House for action on amendments.

Washington J.P Roosevelt Senate House

Appointments in WPA Made Known

Charles B. Moore is named Greene County time keeping supervisor and pay master of the Works Progress Administration, with an acting work director role in Greene County until FHERA projects complete. William McQuade, former Greene County work director, transfers to assistant project planning supervisor for Orange, Martin, and Lawrence counties in District 10. Ralph Carlton becomes assistant project planning supervisor for Greene and Sullivan counties in the WPA program.

Charles B. Moore Greene County Works Progress Administration Moore WIPA FERA William i MfeQuade Linton Orange, Martin Lawrence McQuade Bedford Ralph Carlton Greene and Sullivan Counties

Miners Challenge Giants for Charity Series at Linton Ballpark

The Linton Miners issue a three game series challenge to the Linton Giants to be played at the local ballpark. Proceeds benefit the Linton Milk Fund and local vale sponsored by the Linton Daily Citizen. Signed by Bernard McAuley, manager.

Linton Miners Linton Giants Linton Linton Milk Fund Miners Linton Milk Vale Linton Daily Citizen Bernard MeAley

Hi Tri Girls Plan Friday Tea Party Meeting

The Hi-Tri Girls will meet at 115 o'clock Friday night at the home of Mus FP BE Meng on First and C streets northwest to complete plans for a tea party. All are asked to be present.

HI Tre Hi-Tri Mus BE. Meng

Britain Delays Action on Italy as War Risk Grows

The British cabinet meets in an anxious session to withhold punitive action against Italy while pursuing renewed peace efforts over Ethiopia. A temporary embargo on arms shipments to both Italy and Ethiopia remains, potentially lasting until the League Council meets on September 4, with Britain pledging to uphold the League Covenant.

London Italy Ethiopia Africa Europe France Britian Arogressor League Council Britain League

Italian Consul Wounded in Hunting Accident Near Addis Ababa

Nobile F. Muzi Falconi Italian consul at Debra Markos was shot while hunting north of Addis Ababa. Kalconi said the wound is not dangerous and the incident may trigger political tension. An inquiry was opened as officials review the caravan route and timing of the shooting.

Addis Ababa U.P Nobile F Muzi Falconi Debra Markos Prince Ruffo Legation Kalconi Italy Falconi

Robert McDonald Injured at Linton Summit Mine

Robert McDonald of the Allis community suffered two badly lacerated fingers on his right hand Wednesday afternoon while coupling loads at Linton Summit No. 4 mine northwest of the city. His fingers were caught between car bumpers as the cars came together. a loyal doctor treated him promptly and no bones were broken.

Robert McDonald Allis Linton Summit McDonald

Mrs Dorothy Collins Ill at Home in Northwest Streets

Dorothy Collins 74 was taken ill at her Second and Ee streets northwest home around noon while preparing lunch. She was reported resting as well as could be expected this afternoon.

Collins III Dorothy Collins

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