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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1936

Page

4

Decision of King Not to Be Known Before Thursday

New Castle Kentucky dispatch reports Brig. Gen. Henry Tf. Denhardt to be released from Louisville jail on murder charges after a five minute habeas corpus hearing. Circuit Judge Charles C. Marshall set bail at 25000 dollars, posted by Dr A T McCormick, friend of the general and health official. The case concerns the death of his fiancée Mrs Verna Gary Taylor found near LaGrange on November 6.

New Castle U.P Henry Tf. Denhardt Louisville Charles C. Marshall Marshall Denhart A. T. McCormick United States Public Health Association Denhardt Verna Gary Taylor LaGrange

Local farmer Daniel Bingham dies at 66

Daniel Bingham a longtime Greene county farmer died Tuesday afternoon at his Newark home after collapsing while gathering wood for a cook stove. Surviving are his widow Arabelle and thirteen children from various nearby towns, plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday in Newark with Rev. Wesley Martin officiating.

Daniel Bingham Newark Mr. Bingham Greene County United Brethren Church Arabelle Bingham Otis Switz City Everett Worthington Orda. Graves Bloomfield Victor Dorothy’ Martin New Hope Roy Calvertville Bessie Watkins Tom Bingham Jim Bingham Mat Leonard Dueeer Alice Arthur Hobbieville Wesley Martin Coal’ City

Brother of Logal Women Succumbs

Mrs. Lou Fleetwood learned her brother John T. Hudson 67 died at a Bedford area home after a stroke two years ago. Born December 10 1867 in Freetown Indiana he farmed near Bedford for forty years. Surviving: widow Hattie Hudson a daughter Esther a brother George Hudson two sisters Lou Fleetwood and Maggie Hill. Relatives left for Bedford after the death.

Lou Fleetwood Vincennes Streets John T. Hudson Bedford Hudson Freetown Ind Hattie ‘Hudson Esther George Hudson City Maggie Hill Fleetwood

Conservationists to Meet Thursday Evening

Linton Community Conservation Club plans a 7:30 PM Thursday meeting in City Hall. Duke Duncan, president, urged all conservationists to attend to discuss matters of vital importance.

Linton Community Conservation Club City Hall Duke Duncan

Local Bloomfield offices reshuffle as staff move

Mrs. Wilma Killian joins Bloomfield Production Credit Association in Bloomfield after two years with the Van Buskirk and Haywood law firm. The vacancy is filled by Miss Doris Jobngop of Minors.

Wilma Killian Bloomfield Production Credit Association Bloomfield

Vast deal unfolds as Ball reveals Midamerica control

George A Ball, a Cleveland shipping magnate, testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on railroad financing. He discloses owning 90 percent of Midamerica stock, after purchasing most of it in December 1935 from Tomlinson who held it when the funds were raised at a September 1935 public auction of Van Sweringen stocks by J. P. Morgan & Co. Ball and Tomlinson had financed the purchase.

George A, Tomney Senate Commerce George Tomlinson Cleveland Washington George A. Ball Muncie Ind Midamerica Corporation, Vast van Sweringen Intersts Ball Midamerica J. P. Morgan & Co

Rev Yocum To End Series Friday At First Christian

Rev M W Yocum of Indianapolis concludes his city revival this Friday with a talk titled The Call of the Hour at First Christian church. Tonight he preaches Heaven's Reciprocity and Thursday covers The Common Faith as he urges putting the person first and seeking God personally for blessing.

M. W. Yocum First Christian Church Yocum Indianapolis God Jesus Christ

War Chauffeur as Rotary Speaker Delivers War Tales

Terre Haute man Jack Cravens, former personal chauffeur to General John Pershing, shared dramatic World War I experiences at Linton High School convocation and at the Linton Rotary Club luncheon. He is author of From the Wabash to the Rhine.

John Pershing Jack Cracens Terre Haute America Cravens Linton High School Linton

Vincennes Cage Crew to Battle Local Five Here

Vincennes high school cage team visits Linton for a two game program at the gym. The event features a bumper crowd expectation as the Alices host Vincennes and Huntingon in a Southern Indiana Athletic Conference double bill. The Vincennes B team opens at 7 pm with the main game at 8.

Vincennes Cage Crew Linton Miners Vincennes High School Southern Indiana Athletic Conference Washington Hatchets Indiana Miners Central Evansville John Adams Netters Bedford Vincennes Huntington Alice Court Linton Alices Linton High School Jere Goodman Daralg T Ihcennés

Train Crash Kills Two In Greencastle Indiana

Two killed and one seriously injured when a Pennsylvania passenger train strikes an automobile near Greencastle Indiana. The dead are Gordon Foutch 25 of Murray Kentucky and Lawrence Byers 23 of Detroit Michigan. Mrs Lockie Harrison Foutch’s sister suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.

Greencastle Ind U.P Pennsylvania Gordon Foutch Murray Lawrence Byers Detroit Mich Lockie Harrison Foutch Putnam County Hospital

New License Plates Go On Sale Here Thursday

John C. Cravens announced 1937 license plates go on sale tomorrow at the local bureau on East Vincennes street with no extension for 1986 plates. December 31 remains the last day for 1936 plates. Poll tax receipts are required for license applicants and drivers or chauffeurs permits.

John C. Cravens Vincennes Street Cravens Mr. Cravens

Young Slayer Waives Exam in Michigan Slaying

Hope Morgan aged 25 waives examination on a charge of killing her best friend Bessie Giltner at Michigan State College home. Prosecutors hold her for circuit court arraignment by January 14. Giltner, a blond schoolmate and sorority sister, planned to wed Capt. David Babcock U.S. Army next Saturday.

Lansing Mich U.R Hope Morgan Sam Street Hurhes Bessie Giltner Allan A. MacDonald Ingham County Miss Morgan Dean Ward Gilberf Michigan State College Giltner David Babcock U. S. Army

Ella McBurney Dies at 55 in Jasonville

Funeral services set for Ella McBurney in Jasonville Church of God with rites at 2 p.m. Thursday. She died suddenly at home and is survived by four sons Lawrence, Garrett, Andrew, and Wayne. daughter Flora Cox. three brothers Joe Payne Henry Payne Frank Payne. three sisters Lizzie Jordan Fannie Cox Mattie Williams. Burial in Burris cemetery.

Jasonville Church

Indiana case against James Donagher continued to next term

The Greene Circuit Court case against James Donagher has been continued to the next term by agreement of the parties and will be heard in the present session.

Indiana James Donagher Greene

Birth of John David Slaven in Jasonville

A baby boy named John David Slaven was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Nimrod Slaven of Jasonville.

Lyons Juniors Present Comedy Polishing Papa at Memorial Hall

Lyons high school juniors stage Polishing Papa a three act family comedy Friday night in Memorial hall Lyons. Mrs Ada M Brown leads the production with a cast including Norman Gregory Theron Struckmeyer Arno Sappenfield Helen Hunter Wayne Deckard Georgia Canady Henry Miller and Reba Burdsall in roles from housekeeper to English lord.

Lyons High School Memorial Hall Lyons Ada M. Brown Stevens Sidney Smith Doris Lehman Marie Pauline Jeffers Norman Gregory Samuel Karmen Theron Struckmeyer Arthur Smith Arno Sappenfield Jane Smith Arthur Helen Hunter Dick Brainerd Wayne Deckard Rose Parker Georgia Canady Reginald Dabney Henry Miller Peggy Sampson The Smiths Reba Burdsall

Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Notice

All members planning to attend the meeting tonight at Lyons are asked to meet at the Linton K of P hall at 7 30 p m.

Band Parents Club Meeting At S H S High

A meeting of the S H S Band Parents club is scheduled for 8 o clock tonight in the high school. All members are asked to attend.

Band Parents Club S.H.S. Band Parents Club

Dutch airliner crash near Croydon kills 14

A KLM passenger plane crashed on takeoff from Croydon airport en route to Amsterdam. Fourteen dead, three critically injured, and three survivors including the hostess were taken to hospital. Notable casualties include Admiral Salomon Lindman and Juan de la Cierva. no Americans aboard.

London W.P Croydon Amsterdam Bongerstam Holland Salomon Lindman Sweden Juan de la Cierva

Jasonville Woman Taken to Hospital After Boiling Water Burn

Mrs. Andrew Hamilton of Jasonville was admitted to Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis with burns from boiling water spilled while washing clothes. Doctors found an abdominal tumor and she will remain hospitalized for an indefinite period.

Andrew Hamilton Jasonville Robert Long Indianapolis Hamilton

Switz City to Host Bloomfield Friday Night

Greene county buzz builds for the Switz City Bloomfield basketball clash at the Switz City gym Friday. Bloomfield, undefeated, faces a Switz City squad with a 3 0 White River Valley record and veteran players. Other Friday games include Clay City at Dugger and Springville at Owensburg.

Greene County Switz City Bloomfield Harry Ross Clay City Dugger Springville Owensburg Newberry Coal City Merom Jasonville

Hospital Report Highlights Local Notables and Mine Accidents

Mrs. John Collas, wife of Lin ton's restaurant owner, admitted today. Mrs. Kirby Wakefield to go home after fracture treatment. Otho Mitchell, 38, and Blue Cove, 25, admitted for injuries from separate mine accidents. Mitchell released shortly after.

John Collas Linton Kirby Wakefield Otho Mitchell Blue Cove Mitchell

Township road workers to receive 9 am paychecks

All men on the Stockton township county road project will get checks for work at 9 am Thursday in front of the old Linton Trust bank. Claude Wampler, township road supervisor, announced the payments. Foremen and new workers must be present to sign receipts, and tomorrow’s checks cover all time owed.

Coqunty Road Stockton Township Linton Trust Bank Claude Wampler Wampler

Tax reform proposal seeks local budget restrictions in Indiana

Indianapolis reports the State Board of Tax Commissioners will submit recommendations to the 80th General Assembly to cap local budgets to 1937 totals and tighten approval for emergency funds. The plan aims to limit 20 percent Social Security costs, with detailed bonded indebtness by county and school units provided.

Indianapolis Ind U.P 80Th General Assembly United Press State Board of Tax Commissioners Board of Accounts

Edward VIII abdication rumors shake Britain as Baldwin weighs reply

London reports say King Edward has likely decided to abdicate but Prime Minister Baldwin cannot confirm tomorrow. Cabinet and royal family may still press to change plans while sources note a lengthy Fort Belvedere conference with Baldwin. In Cannes Theodore Goddard meets Wallis Simpson’s solicitor on divorce matters.

Central Press Wallis Warfield Simpson Cannes France Peregrine Francis Adelbert Cust Lord Brownlow King Howard Vit H. L. ‘Rogers Mrs. Simpson Ms. Simpson Hol. Roges Central Press Radio-Soundphoto London Stanley Baldwin Edward VIII House of Commons Baldwin Commons Iyre Fort Belvedere Balgwin Theodore Goddard Wallis Simpson Goddard

Two New WPA Adult Classes Planned At Central School

Albert Marter announces two new WPA adult education classes for all 16 and older. Public speaking and conversational English meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm, card writing Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm, at Central School. Free special-work offered. interested persons should see Mr Murter or report to classes.

Albert Marter Murter

Loyalists Push Toward Burgos Amid Madrid Siege

Government troops advanced on Burgos the rebel capital as insurgents prepared a large attack on Madrid. Reports from the Santander front said government forces now control the railway to Burgos, while front lines near Madrid remained in frozen trenches.

Madrid U.P Burgos Santander

Salvation Army War Cry Christmas issue arrives in city

Adjutant Gertrude Calvert of the local Salvation Army post announced the Christmas War Cry has arrived for distribution in this city. She praised the magazine’s beauty and contents and urged regular subscribers to renew and others to obtain a copy by contacting the post.

Gertrude Calvert Salvation Army Ker

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