Former Greene County Treasurer John French Dies at 88
John French 88 former Greene county treasurer died at his daughter’s home in Lafayette after a brief illness. Born May 24, 1848, he served Greene county as treasurer 1896 1898 then lived in Brownsville Texas. Survived by two sons Grover and James O French a daughter Mrs F H Williams six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Monday at Lafayette with burial at Indian Prairie church southwest of Pleasantville.
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John French
Greene County
Lafayette
Grover French
French
Bloomfield
Linton
James O. French
Hammond
F. H. Williams
Indiana seals on sale December 15 hunting licenses
Indiana hunting and fishing licenses for 1987 go on sale December 15 through county clerks and agents. Resident licenses cover hunting, fishing and trapping for the calendar year with a $1 fee. nonresident fishing is $2.25. ten day licenses are $1. nonresident hunting licenses are $15.50. Funds support game farms and hatcheries. Jack Kennedy of Indiana University is home for the weekend.
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Indiana
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Division of Fish and Game
Edward's Adviser Named In Duchy Revenue Plan
Walter T. Monckton, former adviser to Edward VIII as attorney general of Cornwall, is linked to pre abdication talks and a scheme to preserve revenues from the Duchy of Cornwall for the king's eldest son, with Edward receiving about $350,000 annually since birth.
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Duchy of Cornwall
Walter T. Monckton
Edward
Cornwall
Cromtrat Press
Welfare Units 70 Share Fund Budget Reduced for 1937
Final audit shows county welfare budgets in 92 Indiana counties cut by 2.48 million from initial requests. Total requests July 1936 stood at 15.34 million. final appropriation 13.90 million with federal funds 5.43 million, state 38.86 million, and local tax 4.61 million.
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Indianapolis
State Department of Public Welfare
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Welfare Board
Vincennes Alices Triumph Over Linton Miners 46 to 14
Vincennes Alices dominated Linton High School, winning 46 to 14 at Linton gym. Draime Whalen and Rees led scoring with 12 points each as the visitors opened a 12 0 first quarter lead and never trailed. Swaby was the only Linton player with more than one field goal.
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Linton
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Beasley
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Bryan
Smith
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Adkins
Corbin
Stout
Mayhugh
Mrs May Truppey Called By Death in Indianapolis
Luther Cole of this city learned Friday evening of the death of his mother Mrs May Truppey 64 of Indianapolis formerly of Linton She had been with her son Leon Cole and family in Indianapolis for a few weeks and had been ill only a few days She is survived by one daughter Veneta Morgan of South Bend two sons Leon of Indianapolis and Luther of Linton Funeral arrangements have not been completed but body expected to be returned to Linton for burial.
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May Truppey
Indianapolis
Linton
Truppey
Leon Cole
Veneta Morgan
South Bend
Leon
Luther
Edwards Move to Illinois for New Home and Job
Mr and Mrs Wayne Edwards relocate today from Third and H streets northeast to Galesburg Illinois to establish a new home. Mr Edwards has a new job with a stripping company in Galesburg.
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Galesburg
Ill
Mr. Edwards
William Wilson Improves After Illness
W. L. Wilson, a well known bricklayer and plasterer, who fell seriously ill Wednesday night, shows slight improvement today as physicians report steadier condition and possible recovery.
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William ‘Pf. Wilson
Irish Free State Moves Toward Republic Status
President De Valera introduces a constitutional measure in the Dail to remove the British king’s name from internal governance while keeping it in external relations. The governor general’s office would be abolished and duties split between the president and the speaker of the parliament as Ireland charts a republican course.
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Free State
Marion de Valera
de Valera
England
Lee Ellis Dies Prominent Greene County Merchant
Lee Ellis native of Linton and Greene County died Friday at his Sullivan home after a long illness. A 66 year old harness maker and merchant, he is survived by Efie his widow two sons Clarence of New York Howard of Sullivan a grandson Bobbie Ellis a sister Mrs Laura Stewart and two half sisters. Rites Monday 10 am at Sullivan with burial in Fairview cemetery. Greene County Christmas Seal drive raised 333 dollars vs 338 last year, with Elks J C Penney and Tri Kappa bonds purchased.
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Linton
Greene County
Sullivan
Ellis
J. Sullivan
Greene Counties
Effie
Clarence
New York
Howard
Bobbie Ellis
Laura Stewart
Iowa
Mary Flader
Lincoln
Nesb
Jennie Aland
Fairview Cemetery
J. Raymond Powell
Elks
J. C. Penney Co
Tri Kappa Sorority
Greene County Tuberculosis Association
Shirley Temple Doll Drive Ends Monday Campaign
The Shirley Temple doll campaign sponsored by The Linton Daily Citizen and Indianapolis News will end Monday. Jr. L. Barnes district circulation manager urged boys and girls in the subscription contest to finish their lists over the weekend and report Monday at The Linton Daily Citizen office.
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Indianapolis News
Jr. L. Barnes
Bloomfield Knocks Off Switz City in High School Tilt
Bloomfield defeated Switz City 34 to 30 on their home floor. Horn led Switz City with 13 points while Oliphant scored 9 for Bloomfield. Referee was Ketchum as the teams traded the lead through the game.
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Jasonville Yellow Jackets Rally Past Merom Cage Crew
The Jasonville Yellow Jackets defeated the Merom cage team 28 to 22 in a close closing period. Vandeventer led the winners with 11 points.
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Jasonville Yellow Jackets
Merom
Vandeventer
Schedule Change at City Post Office Announcement
Postmaster Charles Wolfred announced that first class mail will depart from the city office at 3 30 PM every Sunday starting tomorrow. Session mail is collected from tail boxes at 3 PM and all mail leaves the local office at 8 80. The deadline is an hour after the usual Sunday closing hour for first class mail.
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Charles Wolfred
Crete
Bowling Club League Schedule and Results
Gamed are listed for next week at Linton Bowing alleys with rookie matches on December 16 and 18 and league tilts on December 14 16 and 17. Apple Knockers won two of three against Velvet Ice Cream Friday night led by R Harbett with 578.
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Carlton Red Crown
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Wendell Thomas Shows Some Improvement After Illness
Wendell Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Thomas has been confined to his bed for a week with a serious illness but is somewhat improved now.
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Wendell Thomas
Mrs. Wayne Thomas
Prince Edward Expected to Travel to Zurich Tonight
Boulogne reports Prince Edward of England arriving at 3 45 p m and Fury docking at 8 59 p m. Police kept back crowds as he heads toward Maurich Switzerland by train amid abdication crisis. George VI proclaimed king and begins state duties while Edward may be created duke.
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Indiana to census male voters amid suffrage history
Indiana will start a voter census January 1 to satisfy an 1865 law later deeming antiquated by woman suffrage. The six year cycle ends July 1 with results to the General Assembly. township trustees will conduct the count and publish county tabulations in two Indianapolis papers, with pamphlets and forms provided to census takers.
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Brother of Local Woman Succumbs
Mrs. Oscar Pitazpatrick of Second and B strets northwest learned today that her brother Sylvester Edwards aged 84 died in Indianapolis. Edwards ran a Bloomfield business for years before moving to Indianapolis. Rites set for 2 p.m. Monday at Moore Funeral Home in Indianapolis. Miss Florence Kerchival of Terra Haute Commercial College is visiting her parents here for the weekend.
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Florence Kerchival
Terre Llaute Commercial College
Prince Edward to become Duke of Windsor on patent
The government announced that Prince Edward will assume the title Duke of Windsor once letters patent are executed. If he marries, his wife will be the Duchess of Windsor.
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London
Prince Edward
Duke of Windsor
Edward
Duchess of Windsor
Sullivan Triad to Present Christmas Program
The Sullivan chapter of Triad will present its annual Christmas program at First Christian church in Sullivan Sunday afternoon December 13. The public is invited to attend this presentation which promises to be most outstanding.
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Sullivan Chapter
Triad
de Vlock
First Christian Church
Sullivan
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