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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

4

Hanna Rollins 69 Dies at Linton Home

Hanna Rollins aged 69 dies after four months illness at her Fourth Street Southeast home in Linton. She was born in Kentucky and married William M. Rollins in 1916. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Greenview with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Ray Newkirk in charge.

Hanna. Rollins William M. Rollins Bloomfield The Baptist Greenview Greene County Women’s Democrat Club Woodrow Rollins Davis J. H.davis

Form Club 10 Aids Needy Children In Christmas Drive

The Big Brothers and Big Sisters club launched here under Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn to provide toys and candies for needy Lin ton children at Christmas. They report strong early response and many joining to spread Christmas cheer. Adult memberships are fifty cents and junior cards ten cents.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Club Linton Roy Glenn Glenns Santa Claus

Wisconsin U Head Faces Retirement

Harold M. Wilkie, president of the UW regents, urged the board to consider retiring Dr. Glenn Frank, the university president. He framed the issue as discretionary power over reappointment beginning July 1, 1987, with four regents opposing Frank and reports of support from four others for retirement.

Madison Wis U.P Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Harold M. Wilkie Wilkie Frank University

Blackburn Rites Set For Thursday

Funeral services for Robert Blackburn, who died suddenly Monday evening at his daughter’s home in Plackhawdl, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Blackburn on Seventh and G streets northeast in this city. Rev. Harry J Bailey and Rev. Sam Tuttle will officiate with interment in Fairglow.

Robert Blackburn Robert Grimes Plackhawdl John Blackburn Harry J. Bailey First Baptist Churcl Sam Tuttle

Funeral Director Struck by Car In CA Street Accident

Harry Welch a 58 year old funeral director was struck by an eastbound car on CA Street near Second Street. His head struck the windshield causing shattered glass and he fell to the highway. He was revived and taken home in a fragile condition. the driver Arthur Tryon was not held responsible.

Harry ‘Welch Linton Second Street Welch Arthur ‘Tryon

James D. Faulk Taken by Death

James D. Faulk aged 78 died at 5:30 this morning at the home of his brother in law James Blanton east of Jasonville. He previously lived in Worthington and farmed for years. Surviving are one son Edgar Faulk of Toledo Ohio two daughters Leeya Sandace Battle Creek Mich and Mary Dodd Toledo two sisters and five brothers. Rites 1:30 Friday from Hawesville church with interment in Worthington cemetery Rev Coats officiating Floyd McClanan Funeral Home Jasonville in charge.

James D. Faulk James Blanton Jasonville Faulk Worthington Edgar Faulk Toledo Ohio Leeya Sandace Battle Creek Mich Mary Dodd Hawesville Church Worthington Cemetery Coats Floyd McClanahan

Arthur Phillips Visits Friends After Texas Trip

Arthur Phillips of Terre Haute formerly of this city visited Linton friends today. He recently returned from Galveston Texas where he called on Mrs Lillian Courtney Mr and Mrs John Phillips and Mr and Mrs Ed Brookshire. The article notes several ex residents of Linton.

Arthur Phillips Terre Haute Linton Phillips Galveston Texas Lillian Courtney John Phillips Ed’ Brookshire

Linton Christmas Cheer Fund Seeks $400 in Donations

Local drive led by James M. Axton to raise about $400 for food baskets and holiday relief. Donations coordinated through the Associated Charities with events including a food show, potato day and multiple school and community efforts.

Linton Associated Charities James M. Axton Axton Linton’s Linton Daily Citizen Uinan Tors Blue-Tii Hi-Y Linton High School Hazel Scherer Frank A. Lenning Rudolphents Kenneth Bennett Willard Fiscus E. V. Bull Nola Yoder Gertrude Calvert Branch Hunter Roy Glenn Jesse D. Figgins

Duke and Simpson Clash Over Wedding Plans

Enzefeld Austria reports Edward duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Simpson disagreed on marriage plans. They spoke in nightly telephone talks about marrying after Mrs Simpson gains final divorce decree. She favors a stylish royal wedding while he wants a simple secret ceremony.

Enzefeld Austria U.R Enzefeld Castle Edward Duke of Windsor Wallis Simpson

Messick Opens Law Office in Greene County

Paul M. Messick, Greene county attorney, will open a modern two room suite on the second floor of the Filbert building at 78 South Main street on Monday December 21. He has eight years of practice, most recently in Bloomfield and Peru, and invites the public to inspect once open.

Paul M. Messick Greene Filbert South Main Street Messick Peru Ind Greene County Bloomfield Bloomfield High School Indiana Law School Indianapolis M. G. Messick

City Council Recesses To Hear Septic Tank Suit

Linton City Council recessed last night and will reconvene on December 29 to discuss four civil suits filed against the city over damages from an overflowing septic tank. Residents in the area seek ten thousand dollars each.

Linton

Safety Chapter to Meet Tonight in Red Men Hall

The Twin Holmes Safety chapter convenes at 7 tonight in Red Men Hall. Dr. F A Bailey will deliver the principal address on accidents he has seen and victims he has treated, followed by safety awards and reports.

Twin Holmes Safety Chapter Red Men Hill F. A. Bailey

Vets' Children to Be Feted Here at Christmas Party

Frank Courtney of the American Legion post announced the annual Christmas party for children of Legionnaires and veterans will be held Friday afternoon December 25 at 2 p.m. at the Legion home. Santa Claus will visit and distribute treats, with a Christmas program planned. The organizing committee led by Meredith Jones Harry Wade John R Ecker and Francis Haseman expects to surpass prior years as they invite all eligible children to attend the festivities.

Frank Courtney American Legion Post Today Santa Claus Legion Home Meredith Jones Harry Wade John R. Ecker Francis Haseman

Greene County Boy Scout Unit Elects Leaders

At a Greene county annual meeting Clyde Reintjes a Lin ton school teacher was named county chairman for the coming year James M Axton of this city was elected vice chairman and Addison Steward of Linton was named district commissioner Local committees will be appointed later W Irvin Taylor Bloomington president of the White River Boy Scout council attended the meeting.

Greene County Clyde Reintjes Linton James M. Axton Addison Steward W. Irvin Taylor Bloomington White River

Eden says Britain will not recognize Ethiopia annexation by Italy

Capt. Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that the British government has no intention of granting de jure recognition to Italy for its annexation of Ethiopia. The statement clarifies Britain’s stance amid international dispute over the border change and Ethiopia’s status on the global stage.

London U.R Anthony Eden House of Commons Today Italy Ethiopia

News Story Reunites Brother and Sister After 35 Years Apart

A Linton Daily Citizen report credits reader Ed Jones with reuniting J. F. Hardin of Minneapolis and his sister Mrs. Jessie Ham of Marietta after a 35 year separation. Hardin learned of Ham in Georgia and plans to reconnect, while learning his brother Clifford and sister Grace Davis had died.

Linton Daily Citizen News Ed Jones Peabody Mine Dreger J. F. Hardin Minneapolis Hardin Ham Fairview Cemetery Linton Georgia Homer Ham Clifford Kentucky Grace Davis Indianapolis

Democrats Plan to Visit Capital for Roosevelt Inauguration

Indiana Democrats organize a special train from Indianapolis Union Station to Washington to attend the January 20 21 1937 inauguration events. The train departs January 18 and returns January 21 with coaches and sleepers, aiming for low fare and on site hotel-like use in Washington.

Lew Good Omer S. Jackson Indianapolis Washington,c Franklin D. Roosevelt Indiana Union Station Capital Congress Washington Roosevelt Indiana Society of Washington Good

Businessman Herbert Griffith of Jasonville Dies at 52

Herbert F. Griffith, 52, long-time Jasonville store owner, died Tuesday at Union Hospital Terre Haute after a brief illness. Survived by widow Grace, two sons Franklin and Arthur, two daughters Dorothy and Loretta, two brothers Fred and Ted, and four sisters. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jasonville M I church. Rev. M. E. Bakery officiating. Interment Lebanon Centers. Floyd McClanahan's Funeral Home in charge.

Herbert F. Griffith Jasonville Union Hospital Terre Haute Mr. Griffith South Meridian Street Odd Fellows Lodge M. i. Church Grace Franklin Griffith Arthur Griffith Dorothy Griffith Loretta Griffith Fred Ted Detroit Lennie Brown Akron Ohio Thomas Howard Winslow John L. Bennett Colorado Springs Colo Birch Rider Xenia

Junior Netters to Play Here Tonight at Linton High

Two fast basketball games at Linton High School gym feature Linton Junior High vs Dugger Junior High netters in a double header. First game at 7 p m and second at 8 p m with Welders coach Garland Ladson preparing local youths to face the Junior Bulldogs. Admission is ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults.

Linton High School Linton Junior High Dugger Junior High Celock Garland Ladson the Welders Bulldogs

Reduction on WPA Projects Triggers Protests in South Bend

In South Bend Indiana on December 16 leaders of the Worker's Alliance union threatened a second demonstration over WPA relief work cuts. After a two hour protest at district WPA headquarters they denied opposing removal of undeserving workers but urged giving relief clients supervisory posts and protested the removal of 169 county project trucks.

South Bend Ind U.P WPA Worker's Alliance, Relief Project Employees Union Alliance

Hope Fades for Seven Aboard Western Air Express Plane

Rescue teams using skis and snow shoes search rugged Wa satch peaks after the Western Air Express transport vanishes near Milford Utah. Intermittent rain and snow squalls grounded planes as volunteers and land searchers comb the 180 mile route from Milford to Salt Lake City for pilot S J Samson, stewardess Gladys Witt, and six passengers including Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Chicago and Northwest Airlines supervisor H W Edwards.

Salt Lake City Western Air Express Wasatch Mountains Los Angeles S. J. Samson Milford Utah Alpine Mountainious Gladys Witt John Wolfe Chicago H. W.edwards Northwest Airlines C. Christopher Dwight, al William Bogan

Boy Scouts Sell Christmas Trees This Season

Linton Boy Scouts offer about 400 Christmas trees including Jack pine and Scotch pine to meet local demand. More than 100 trees have already been sold, with samples on display at Roy Glenn shop on North Main street opposite the Elks home.

Linton Scout Forest Roy Glenn North Main Street Elks

Brunette Held on Bail in New Jersey Kidnapping Case

Harry Brunette, a Wisconsin bank robber captured after a gun battle in New York, was arraigned in Trenton on federal charges of kidnapping a New Jersey state trooper. He is held on $100,000 bail and jailed in Mercer County. Federal officers say he confessed to robbing the Seymour State Bank in Wisconsin on August 12 and another Wisconsin bank.

Trenton N. J Harry Brunette Wisconsin G-Men New York New Jersey Mercer County Brunette Seymour Wis Ripson Ripson, Wig State Bank Beefore United Tes Commission Marvin A. Spaulding

Hospital Birth Report and Misplaced Trial Entry

A 6 pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Blick Divens on BMA street southeast at 1 o clock. An unrelated line notes someone named Glenn Martindale of Dog admitted today for oeoad and a mention of iaiurak vs.

Blick Divens Bma Street Iaiurak Glenn Martindale Oeoad

Visit in Anderson Highlights Barnett Family Move

Audrey Harrell and Arnold Barnett have traveled to Anderson to visit. Mrs. Denice Barnett, formerly from this city, is now a patient in an Anderson hospital.

Anderson Audrey Harrell Arnold Barnnett Vine Denice Barnett Anderson Hospital

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Hanna Rollins Big Brothers and Sister Organization Wisconsin U Blackburn Edward J Mowery United States Wallis Warfield Simpson Lancaster, O Eagie-Gazette Edward J. Mowery England Duke Wally China Marshal Chang Chiang Kai-Shek Orient Sianfu Chang Hsueh-Liang Japan Chang Chiang ‘Kai-Shek Central Press Paul M. Messigk Legion Junior Netters By the Wasatch Mts BOY Scouts
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