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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
3
The state section faced slick pavement as a heavy snow covered highways with ice. Sub-district highway superintendent O D Lemonds said plows cleared streets Friday night but rapid freezing created dangerous driving conditions over the weekend, with many trucks stalled and accidents reported state wide.
Receipts from Christmas Seals sales climbed toward the $500 mark announced by Judge J. Raymond Powell chair of the Greene County Tuberculosis Association drive. Local organizations including the Elks lodge Tri Kappa Frank Courtney American Legion post Ladies of the Elks and the Legion Auxiliary contributed health bonds. The Moose lodge gave $1 and individuals added $14.43, bringing today’s total to within $38 of last year’s pace as weekend purchases loom.
James M. Axton, chair, urges residents to fill glass jars in Linton Drugstore, Duncan’s Pharmacy, Rexall Drugstore, Hamillac Drugstore, and the Central ad with dimes nickels and pennies to fund Christmas baskets for Linton’s needy. Contributions will buy food and gifts for families.
Loyalists defending besieged Madrid resumed a fierce artillery assault on Insurgents as dense fog lifted. Rebel air raids had threatened the capital, with leaflets dropped warning more bombing when mists cleared. Thick mists and cold halted activity for a day on the Madrid front.
A Greene Circuit jury returned a verdict in under 15 minutes in favor of Albert May and Luther Sifford operating as Linton Liquor store. The suit, brought by Carson Fletcher and Osborn Inc. advertisers, affirmed the earlier justice of the peace ruling by Elmer Tannehill.
Miss Kathryn Kunkler, after weeks of recuperation from a serious illness at her parents’ home, is reported fully recovered and departed for New Albany yesterday to take a position in the WPA offices.
Greene county officials announce recovery of 600 in gold and 9.50 in silver from Ban Woody estate. The coins were found in a coal load sold from the Woody place after director Raymond Reynolds, a Springville night watchman, reported uncovering 25 gold dollars and 19 half-dollar silver pieces. Sheriff Flynn and Deputy Martin collected the funds for the administrators.
An Indiana drought devastates spring seedings of clover and grass, creating a serious problem for farmers. Purdue agronomy expert K K Beeson reports widespread losses and outlines a January 11 to 15 conference at Purdue University discussing meeting unusual hay and pasture needs with lime, legume mixtures, alfalfa, and emergency crops. Leaders from Lafayette Goshen Muncie and Washington will share experiences and methods to improve pastures and hay lands amid the 1938 forecast.
Mrs Beatrice Jackson wife of Marion Jackson dies in Freeman Greene County hospital from a pulmonary embolism after a fracture at home. Born in Kentucky she lived in Koleen Dresden Switz City and Greene County and was active in the Switz City M E church. Survived by her husband three sons five daughters two sisters and many relatives. Funeral arrangements not set at noon.
The Midland high school girls choir will present The Music of Bethlehem a Christmas cantata at 7 15 Sunday night Dec 20 at Lebanon Baptist Church Midland They repeat Dec 23 in the high school gym Directed by Chester Clemens with 50 members the chorus wears white surplices and black skirts Rosemary Stockrahm is accompanist The program includes chimes processional ring on O Song First Christmas Carol Song of Morning To Bethlehem Draw Near Let Heaven and Nature Sing Lullaby Hymn Hallelujah Music of Bethlehem with solo duet and quartet performances.
The schedule outlines events from January 12 to 14 focusing on pastures fertilizers soil erosion farm planning and irrigation. Discussions cover hybrid corn acreage storage and bin deers of the Wisconsin type plus experiences with new varieties of wheats and corn divers day talking about newer varieties and practices.
Mary F. Wesner, 74, native of Greene County, died Friday at the Newberry home after an eight week illness. She was a longtime Newberry M. E. church member active in church work. Surviving: her husband William M. Wesner. five daughters including Mrs. Slinkard and Mrs. McIntosh. six sons led by James E. and Dr Ray Wesner. two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Newberry Methodist Church with Rev. O. M. Deal. burial at Newberry cemetery.
Indianapolis Aerie No. 211 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles schedules an initiation for 300 members. The notable class includes Indiana’s Gov. Paul V. McNutt and Gov. elect M Clifford Townsend.
Members meet at 7 15 p m Tuesday for the Christmas party with a program led by Mrs David Shields. The event features readings vocal solos xylophone numbers a play directed by Mrs Maplett Shields and a four piece orchestra with a children s feature to follow inviting the public.
Ansel Clark, 27, of Gilmour, underwent an emergency appendectomy Friday night at Freeman Greene County Hospital. He is reported in stable condition following the surgery.
Miss June Ballard of Bicknell is a weekend guest of Miss Juanita Hill of Sixth Street Northeast as part of a social visit.
Switz City Switzers defeated Graysville 388 to 71 as Midland beat Sandborn and Dugger toppled Hymera 28 to 18 in a busy night of Wabash Valley basketball. Jasonville Yellow Jackets travel to Bloomfield to face the Cardinals tonight.
Local news notes two separate auto collisions in Greene County with both drivers or passengers seriously injured. Authorities list ongoing investigations and medical updates as responders clear the scenes.
A series of automobile accidents in Greene County blamed on a first heavy snow and slippery pavement sent two people to Freeman Greene County hospital with serious injuries. Mack Skinner, 60, of Bloomfield, in critical condition with a punctured lung after his car collided with Lucian Chaney’s car near Minert. Clifford Taylor, 26, of Linton, recovering in Linton hospital after a collision with a bread truck driven by Paul DeFord of Bloomington while returning home with three Indiana University students.
Officials pursue an extensive 25 mile wide search along the Milford to Salt Lake City airway for nine missing airmen aboard two planes. One plane linked Los Angeles to Salt Lake City vanished five days earlier in Utah mountains. another, in Idaho Panhandle, missing for over 29 hours.
Mrs Mary C Hulley of Worthington was admitted to Freeman Greene County hospital after a fall at home. She suffered a compound fracture to a leg while feeding objects at her residence last night.
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