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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1938
Page
1
A reflective column debates national character and morality through contrasts between good and bad in individuals and nations. It recalls Edmund Burke, Paul Ehrlich, and Hitler while urging balanced judgment and perseverance toward peace and goodwill beyond the present crisis.
The Jasonville High School glee club and chorus will broadcast a half hour program Monday at 2 pm on WBOW Terre Haute. Miss Henry Adams directs the program featuring Yuletide Echoes and multiple carols with named student performers and groups.
Fort Wayne Indiana December 17 UP Prosecutor C Byron Hayes and police plan grand jury review over the slaying of three year old Alfred Junior Reaser by his mother Ruth Reaser 39 The mother admitted killing the child with a butcher knife as part of a plan to end her life and that of two other children Ernestine Willis 18 a daughter by a previous marriage saved the life of Martin Leroy 5 though he suffered deep neck and shoulder wounds He will recover The mother is held without bond on a first degree murder charge and watched closely to prevent self harm She showed no remorse
Last evening proved a big basketball night for fans across Indiana as several local games produced varied scores. Wabash Valley matchups included Wiley 45, Bicknell 35. Tech 48, Cloverdale 24. Valley High 24, Garfield 16. Fairbanks 39, New Lebanon 25. Hymera 31, Carlisle 27. Prairie Creek 24, Shelburn 23. Rosedale 52, Mecca 54. Linton 26, Pleasantville 22. Switz City 37, Midland 56. Graysville 23, Lyons 18. Greeneate 38, Cathedral Indianapolis 56. Paris 48, Clinton 82. Michigan City 28, Brazil 27. Clay City 29, Staunton 11. Bloomfield 23, Spencer 21.
The Switz City Midgets led 13-0 after one but Midland rallied to win by one point. Midland trailed 22-9 at half and 33-22 after three, with Pierson and Mitchell top Middies scorers while Stewart Scott and Sparks led the visitors.
Grayville Greyhounds edged Lyons Lions by a narrow margin on their home floor. Premple Hayden and McClure led Grayville while Johnson and Jeffers streamed Lions scoring. First quarter 6 5, halftime 11 10, third quarter 18 14.
Bloomfield Cardinals defeated the Spencer Caps 23 to 21 in a tight encounter on Spencer field. Bloomfield built and held a slim edge through the final whistle, securing the win in a hard fought game.
A large crowd is expected Sunday at 7 pm for the Christmas cantata The Child Divine to be staged in the United Brethren church auditorium. Miss Winona Boston directs the cantata with Miss Amy Burrell as accompanist.
Indianapolis December 17 An Indiana tax enforcement drive assigns Harvey Hummel to Greene County assessor’s office for a final check on gross income tax data in property tax sheets. The campaign adds 9,878 new taxpayers. 1938 returns are due January 1 and blanks are available at auto license branches.
The case of John Wesley Calvert against his wife Mariah for personal property valued at 600 dollars and damages of 590 dollars will conclude Monday in the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. The county court hearing occupied yesterday with testimony and the first term jurors were called. Attorneys Vosloh and Vosloh represent Mrs Calvert while Paul Haywood defends Mr Calvert.
Shirley Irene McCammon six months died at 4 p m Friday at home on Pax ton rural route 1 after a weeklong illness She is survived by her parents two sisters Lois Evelyn and Joyce Marie and grandparents Mr and Mrs James McCammon Funeral services set for 2 p m Sunday at Indiana Prairie church with burial beside the church Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville in charge
The Linton area welcomed Choice Domino 39th, a Polled Hereford bull, to W. O. Boren’s herd northwest of the city. Bought from Charles Hart & Son of Stanton, Iowa for $1,000 after placing second in the senior yearling bull division at the National Polled Show in Des Moines. Domino will be shown Monday and Tuesday at the Eureka Chevrolet building on East Vincennes, with the public invited to inspect the new arrival.
Citing Washington DC postal figures showing mail volume doubles during the Christmas season, Charles L. Welford urges patrons to shop and mail early to ensure gift delivery. He advises careful wrapping, sturdy packing, clear addresses, and placing a return card in the upper left corner, noting cards should not be mailed.
In Indianapolis on December 17, Ray mond E. Willis, the defeated Republican candidate, will decide whether to pursue his challenge to Senator Frederick Van Nuys at the U S Senate. Republicans hire special detectives from the East after a meeting with leaders. New fraud evidence will be reviewed at a later conference and a complaint could be filed when Congress convenes in January.
In London on December 17 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain is said to be stiffening foreign policy toward Germany and Italy. Observers expect Monday’s Commons debate on foreign affairs to prompt government statements signaling Hitler and Mussolini will face tougher concessions from Democracies than in recent months.
Linton-Stockton varsity came from behind to beat Pleasantville 26-22 at home, with McLain scoring ten for the Miners and Price leading the Streaks with twelve. In the earlier curtain, Linton B team edged Young Streaks 13-12.
In Greene county court Bloomfield this afternoon Judge Donald Rogers will decide if the joint indictment against Sanford Slim Humphreys and James Jackson Batchelor governs their murder trials or if separate trials proceed. The case centers on the January 26 1933 death of Mary Ellis in Jasonville and marks a disputed shift in Indiana criminal procedure.
Mrs Warren Barrett underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Fred White of Bloomfield submitted to a major operation Friday evening.
Federal authorities fear 13,500 stockholders face losses totaling about 20 million as McKesson and Robbins the giant drug firm run by the Musica brothers collapses. Philip Musica alias F Donald Coster killed himself in exposure. Authorities say the firm falsified assets and aided gun running and bootlegging while facing investigations and asset shortages.
Checker playing, on a organized basis, will be conducted in Linton during the winter months through the elimination of the Greene county WPA recreation department. Teams from Jasonville Bloomfield Winton and Lyons form a county tournament to be held soon. A session is set for 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the local recreation hall with players Bill Slinkard Ben Wright Smoky O Connor and Phil Bennett expected to attend.
Melbourne reports new giant spiders in Australia described by entomologists. John Clark notes a ten inch leg span spider with a body the size of a hantam egg and a killed turkey leg found in the spider’s burrow. Another naturalist observed a large aggressive spider at a dry salt lake interior.
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