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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

4

Social Security Enrollment and Tax Rules In Greene County

Greene County workers eligible for old age pensions will have account numbers and pay starting January 1 until age 65 when pensions begin. Records are numerical to avoid name confusion. post offices issue account cards through December. Employers deduct from payroll for 65 and under workers, with matching contributions. Monthly tax returns to IRS must be filed by month end, showing employee counts and wages. late filings incur penalties of 5 to 25 percent.

Greene’ County John Smith Internal Revenue Collectors Bureau

Ealy May Dies at West Linton WPA Worker and Father of Ten

Ealy May a WPA worker and father of ten died at his West Linton home after a short pneumonia illness. Born September 14, 1896 in Greene county he was 40. Surviving are widow Exie May ten children, his mother Anna Eller of Linton, brothers Emmit and Oscar May, sister Mrs Hey Carden of Picher Oklahoma. Funeral from North Mission church at 2 pm Saturday. Ray Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville in charge.

Ealy May WPA West Linton May Greene County North Mission Church Ray Newkirk Pleasantville Exie May Willie Katherine Marcella Luther Loren Dean Lawrence Lee Betty James Frieda May Thelma Anna Eller Linton Emmitt Oscar May This City Hey Carden Picher Okla

Hospital Activity Lauded For Local Residents

Mrs. John Wright admitted for treatment late Tuesday. Tommy Wall admitted today for a leg cast. Kenneth Wollem, who fractured a leg after a cow strike, to be taken home this afternoon.

John Wright Tommy Wall Kenneth Wollem Evey

O60 Enrollment Opens in Greene County

Applications are open for the next CCC enrollment in Greene County. Eligible single applicants aged 17 to 28 from direct relief or WPA families must have a township trustee reference. Enrollment is at the GCUR office in Bloomfield, with camp enrollment closing between January 1 and 15 per Violet VanNote.

Greene County CCC GCUR Court House Bloomfield Violet VanNote

Downtown stores stay open until 9 PM for Christmas rush

Last minute shoppers fill downtown as stores extend hours to nine tonight and tomorrow. Most shops will close Friday for Christmas observance.

Local Musicians Win Amateur Prize in Vincennes

The Goosepond Rangers won first place on an amateur program in Vincennes and earned a cash prize plus a chance to perform at WGBF in Evansville. The group includes Malcol Cox on violin Bob Alsman on guitar Joe Cox on banjo and Donald Hanson as soloist.

Goosepond Rangers Vincennes Evansville WGBF Rangers Malcol Cox Bob Alsman Joe Cox Donald Hanson

Shirley Temple Doll Contest Boosts Subscriptions

E. L. Barnes of the Linton Daily Citizen and Indianapolis News announced three Shirley Temple dolls available to the three youths who recruit at least four new News and two new Citizen subscribers by Thursday noon. Sixty two dolls have already been distributed in the campaign.

E. L. Barnes Linton Daily Citizen Indianapolis News Today New News New Citizen

Indiana Freshman Ruth Friedman Returns Home

Miss Ruth Friedman, a freshman at Indiana University Bloomington, has arrived home for the Christmas vacation to spend time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Max Friedman.

Indiana U Ruth Friedman Indiana University Bloomington Max Friedman

McNutt Likely to Lead Indiana University or Cabinet Post

Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt tops rumors as candidate for Indiana University presidency next July unless Roosevelt drafts him for a cabinet role. Speculation centers on attorney general or secretary of war, with McNutt aiming for a 1940 Democratic presidential bid and preserving future campaigns.

Frank.a. White N.S Indianapolis Paul V. McNutt Indiana University Roosevelt McNutt Homer Cummings Harry Woodring Kansas United States Indiana ‘University White House Philippine Islands Indiana New York William Howard Taft Philippine Post Frank Murphy Michigan Islands Sherman Minton New Albany United States Circuit Court of Appeals James Farley Farley Chicago Acord East Frank William Lowe Bryan Gov, McNutt

County release Linton shares in tax distribution

A $2,563.32 check from County Auditor Eshel Beasley was received by the city. Distribution breaks down to Linton library $564.24 Lin-Stock park $362.82 City park $558.76 water hydrant rental fund $513.26 bond sinking fund $564.24. Beasley noted December distribution totals $184,925.31, up about $40,000 from last year, aimed to reach recipients before Christmas.

City Today Eshel Beasley Leontine Densmore Beasley

Humphreys Family Visit From Muncie

Clifton Humphreys Sr and Clifton Humphreys Jr visit their parents Mr and Mrs Ben Humphreys. The Linton couple will join them for the return trip to Muncie.

Clifton Humphreys Sr Clifton Humphreys Jr Ben ‘Humphreys Linton Muncie

McNutt Hints At Indiana University Post, Aide Says

Reported talks say McNutt may take an Indiana University presidency with a $12 500 annual salary plus housing. He is described as a former national commander of the American Legion and a senior officer in reserve groups, with legal and academic background cited for top federal posts.

Roosevelt Indiana University Meridian Street McNutt Indiana University Post American Legion Officers’ Reserve Association Martinsville Indiana University Law School United States Attorney General

Claimant Wins 1500 in Greene Circuit Court

Marie Larson Breeden won a 1500 verdict against the estate of William M. Penrod after a Greene Circuit court trial. She had sought 2000 claiming she worked as housekeeper from 1928 to 1935 under a contract promising 6 50 weekly pay. The jury, instructed by Judge J Raymond Powell, deliberated about an hour.

Bloomfield Ind Marie Larson Breeden Greene Circuit William M. Penrod J. Raymond Powell Penrod Mir Tressie Bruce Jasonville Ben F. McLaughlin van Buskirk Haywood Cyrus KE. Davis Breed

Penney Store Gives Christmas Bonus to Linton Associates

A. H. Miener announces that Linton store associates will share a Christmas bonus. Regular employees with over one year receive two weeks extra pay, shorter-tenured workers receive pro rata amounts. Thirteen local associates share in the bonus. Miener credits the board and the year's success to the group in the store.

A. H. Miener D. C. Penney Company Linton Mgr. Miener

Mona Faye Stevens Born to Lester and Wife

A ten pound baby girl Mona Faye was born Tuesday December 22 at 490 Third Street Northwest to Mr and Mrs Lester Stevens. The father works for Prudential Insurance Company.

Lester Stevens Third Street Mona Faye Prudential Insurance Co

Christmas Baskets Fund Nears Target in Local Charity Drive

Nearly 100 dollars is needed by tomorrow to complete the Associated Charities Christmas basket fund for needy families in Greater Linton. By noon today contributions totaled 95.75, with more gifts arriving at City Hall headquarters as volunteers push for quarter and half dollar gifts to reach the goal before baskets are assembled late Thursday.

Associated Charities Greater Linton Club City Hall

Seeeks to Locate Former Resident Lloyd Mullen

Inquiry received at Greater Linton club from M. C. Mullen of South Bend seeking to locate his brother Lloyd Mullen a former Linton resident. Last contact was in 1931 when Lloyd resided in Linton and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Greater Linton Club M. C. Mullen Clover Street South Bend Lloyd Mullen Linton

New Tire Repair Shop Opens Here

Announcement of Johnson's Tire Service at First on West Vincennes street. Chet Johnson, a Linton native, operates the shop with factory training and years in tire work. The business specializes in vulcanizing and retreading and carries a full line of new tires and tubes in a modern brick building on West Vincennes Street.

Johnson Vincennes Street Chet Johnson Linton Mr. Johnson Chet

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Sees 40+ New Members

More than forty new members joined the Big Brothers and Big Sisters club boosting total membership past one hundred as volunteers seek more help for Santa’s visits to needy children. Interested residents should join at Glenn Plumbing Shop on North Main Street. new members listed include Thad Wolford Max Hixson Ralph Thomas Calvin Barnes Carl Reach Rufus Edington and many others.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Club Santa Claus Roy. Glenn Glenn Plumbing North Main Street Thad Wolford Max Hixson Ralph Thomas Calvin Barnes Carl Reach Rufus Edington T. FE. Harris Fat Carlton Catherine Froeschke F. E. Meng Lee Hixson Arthur Berns Earl Ross Pearl Poole George Porter William Harting Ott Harting Milton Goldberg H. E. Zander R. M. Vincent Asa Williams Earl Grass Homer Bailey Walton Stover Harl

Seal Sale Drive Nears End in Greene County Campaign

Greene County tuberculosis seal drive nears close with Judge J Raymond Powell urging counties to finish strong. About 525 dollars raised so far toward an 800 dollar shortfall, with ten fifty dollar health bonds purchased by groups including Tri Kappa and the Elks. County totals list Bloomfield Burns City Jasonville Linton Sandborn Switz City Worthington and others contributing varying amounts.

Greene County J. Raymond Powell Tuberculosis Association Powell Tri Kappa Sorority American Legion Auxiliary Frank Courtney Legion Post Elks Ladies Eastern Star Daily Citizen J. C. Penney Elks Rotary Delphian Club of Linton Bloomfield Burns City Jasonville Koleen Lyons Marco Midland Newberry Owensburg Sandborn Scotland Solsberry Switz City Worthington

27 000 Autoworkers Idle as GM Strike Tears Industry

Detroit reports the settlement of glass and feeder plant strikes nears, threatening 27 000 jobs. The United Automobile Workers backed by the Committee for Industrial Organization seeks industry wide bargaining with General Motors. John L. Lewis rejects plant by plant talks and presses for industry wide negotiations.

United Automobile Workers Commitee For Industrial Organization General Motors Corporation Washington John L. Lewis General Motors Corp United Automobile Workers Union Lewis Motor Industry United Mine Workers Union W. S. Knudsen General Motors

Havana braces for impeachment hearing of President Gomez

Police guards ring the capitol in Havana as President Miguel Mario Gomez faces impeachment. Intimates predict deposition, with Gomez likely to stay at his Havana home before traveling to a Santa Clara province farm. hearing expected to begin at 4 p.m.

Havana Miguel Mariano Gomez Sancti Spiritus Santa Clara

Liquor Hearing Schedule Changed for Next Year

Karl J. Myers deputy excise administrator announced a date change in hearings by the State Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Liquor permit hearings will be on the first and third Mondays at 9 am in Bloomfield, with four to five weeks needed for a definite decision and the public invited to attend before the local board.

Karl J. Myers State Alcoholic Beverage Commission Bloomfield Myers Ele

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