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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
6
The passage recalls a man described as vigorous yet ailing from hookworm who faced work with reluctance. His brother-in-law notes his habit of promising to do little today but to “give ’er hell tomorrow.” The speaker urges a renewed effort after the year begins.
Allegheny county reopens ten relief offices around Pittsburgh to handle rising demand. Since Oct 1, 35,000 workers lost jobs and 7,500 new names added. 2,500 more applicants expected weekly until unemployment slack is absorbed. December relief population up to 22,000 from 86,000 at peak.
A government decree in Vienna establishes a leadership academy for specially chosen boys. Admission is limited to youths from loyal families of Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg and those deemed to have leadership qualities.
Train whistles, silenced for several nights to avoid disturbing an injured Frisco Railway conductor, are blowing again. Fred Turner, the grateful conductor, is better and asked the railroad to resume its whistle blowing.
A New York survey finds Duchess of Windsor influence on 1940s holiday card hues with bright blues leading, contrasted by browns beiges oranges. Metallics in gold silver and copper appear, while modern youths in outdoor scenes like skiing shape designs and star patterns.
H P Gilkey of Kalamazoo Michigan arrived in Sault Ste Marie with 60 bullets hoping to bag a moose. He left after an hour and a half with 59 bullets unused and an 800 pound bull moose, his first ever.
The Sight-Saving Council of Cleveland reports outreach to 488,233 residents in Greater Cleveland and distribution of 896,779 eye preservation folders and booklets.
Mrs. Nelda Beard testified at her divorce hearing in Oklahoma City. A burglary occurred in Wheeling W Va where a thief broke into the police courtroom and rifled money boxes from 28 seized slot machines.
Washington Ind December 22 Grant Scales principal of Alfordsville high school was jailed on $250 bond awaiting a hearing on a charge of spanking a pupil with a heavy paddle. He faces assault and battery indictments after Mary Ginder 17 said the paddle broke and left her bruised.
Justice Walter E. Treanor of the Indiana Supreme Court announced his resignation before January 11 to join the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. His federal appointment was confirmed by the Senate, and he plans to assume duties when the new term begins.
Each division of United Air Lines cross country service from Los Angeles to Cleveland was piloted by crew with at least one million miles flown. The flight marked United's 20 000th scheduled trans continental passenger trip.
A light truck carrying 36 cases of eggs and cream overturned in Mather Texas. Driver John West escaped with no eggs broken in the skid and rollover.
A young matron drives through downtown Indianapolis with two women friends. Tin cans old shoes and streamers trail behind the car as a sign at the rear reads Just Divorced in a lively public display.
A graphic map recounts the luxury liner President Hoover last voyage. It shows her strange course and grounding off Hoishoto island as 435 passengers were rescued while crew remained aboard until the keel broke in heavy seas.
Mrs Vern McMillan died at Vermillion county hospital after injuries from a Terre Haute crash near Clinton. The car driven by Richard Forbes, Terre Haute Star sports editor, plunged from a curved road into a bridge abutment and overturned. Mrs Forbes and Vern McMillan were hospitalized with injuries and expected to recover.
Producer Maurice M. Cohen argues practical quickie filmmaking trains artists and cuts costs by avoiding delays and extra footage. He says quickie studios prepare before filming and can deliver a movie in a week to ten days, unlike major studios. Cohen notes many top producers emerged from quickies after learning production the hard way.
The Willing Workers Sunday school class of the Full Gospel Mission held a Christmas party at Neema and Mildred Tutles home. Prizes were won by Juanita Perigo Eldon Phillips and Willman Goodman. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to class members and hosts.
Betty Kahlmeyer of Milwaukee told the judge she had 25 bottles of beer and was not drunk. She was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in jail.
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