Ethel McCloud Ferris and Linton recall Island City ties
A column revisits Mrs. Woodbridge N Ferris of Big Rapids Michigan born Ethel McCloud in Linton and notes her as a possible Democratic candidate for U S Senate in Michigan. The piece links her family history to Island City and Linton boom days and ends with hopes she may win the Senate seat. It also discusses how advertising boosted Newcastle merchants during the holiday period and the expected post holiday sales surge in early 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Big Rapids
Mich
United States
Michigan
Mrs. Ferris
Ethel McCloud
First Streets
Flannagans
Old Island City
Jo. Terhune
Island City
Ethel McCloud Ferris
Newcastle
Ind
Greene County Board Replies to Monopoloy Claims on County Contracts
The Greene County Board of Commissioners publishes a rebuttal to a Linton Daily Citizen article alleging a Bloomfield monopoly on county contracts. The statement explains bidding laws, details west side versus east side contract history, and notes bids from Linton and Bloomfield firms. It calls for public inspection of bids and affirms contracts were awarded to the lowest responsible bidders and in line with law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Citizen
Board of County Commissioners
Bloomfield
Board of Commissioners of
Greene County
Linton Daily Citizen
State Board of Accounts
Indiana
Linton
Jasonville
Bloomfield News
Moore- Langen Printing Company
Evening World
Shake Named to Court Position Succeed Judge Treanor
Curtis G. Shake Vincennes attorney is named to fill the Indiana Supreme Court vacancy created by Justice Walter Treanor's resignation. Treanor leaves to join the federal appeals court in Chicago before Jan 11. Shake’s term runs to Jan 1 1939 with a likely full term bid in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Curtis G. Shake
Vincennes
State Supreme Court
Walter Treanor
M. Clifford Townsend
Treanor
Supreme Bench
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
U. S. Senate
Shake
Supreme Court
Knox County
Indiana University Law School
Coal Commission Orders Indiana Intrastate Coal Control
The National Bituminous Coal Commission ordered all Indiana intrastate coal transactions under its control starting Jan. 3, affirming a trial examiner’s finding that such sales cross state lines. Indiana producers fall under fixed minimum prices for the Indiana or No 11 district as set December 16, while Iowa Ohio Kentucky Illinois and Maryland already fall under contract provisions.
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Washington
National
Bituminous Coal Commission
Indiana
Charles O. Fowler
Indiana Or No. 11
Iowa
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
Maryland
Ben
Illness Update for Charley Waymire in Eleventh Street NE
Charley Waymire of Eleventh street northeast has been ill with influenza for three weeks and is reported to be about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Waymire
Eleventh Street
New York
Hudson River
Weehawken
N. J
Manhattan
Thirty-ninth Street
Donations List From Linfield Groups Totals Collected
Donations to date in Linfield show multiple groups contributing including Community Chest Mrs Jasper Schlootin Keene Band Parents Luther Cole Mrs Kathryn Weitzel Fidelity Club Linton Typographic Union Elks Ladies Mt Melick Club Elite Club Linton Study Club Show proceeds Mrs Ott Hixon Delta Theta Tau A Reigns and others. Associated Charities members REPS Bete SRO Fortnightly Club Chater and Stitch Alpha Delphian Jenn Petts Mrs Charles Roby Mrs Paul Fry and A Friend offerings range from 0 to 15.00 with several mid amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linbeen
Jasper Schloot
Keene
Luther Cole
Kathryn Weitzel
Ott Hixon
Christmas Charity Effort In Linton Sees Strong Support
The Associated Charities reports record community response for Christmas baskets and toys. Donations of goods, toys and money exceeded previous years as local citizens rally to aid needy families. Deliveries begin Friday at 8 am with baskets and toys distributed by volunteers.
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Linton Eee Charities
Associated Charities Organization
Nola Yoder
Glenburn
Associated Charities
the Greene
WPA Recreation Department
National Youth Administration
Salvation Army
Linton
David Underwood Injured at Pleasantville High School
David Underwood a 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs H E Underwood of Dugger lost one finger and suffered injuries to his left hand when his hand became entangled in a saw in the Pleasantville high school manual training shop He was taken to Freeman Greene County Hospital in Linton for treatment and is expected to recover barring complications
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Underwood
H. E. Underwood
Dugger
Manual Training Department
Pleasantville High School
David
Freeman Greene County Hospital
Linton
Tougher Women Wanted Says English Lecturer
Beatrice Forbes Robinson Hale, an English lecturer, calls for tougher women. She seeks a temperament of stoicism and a steel inner core, preferring relaxed women who confront the world with resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Forbes
Robinson Hale
Hospital Report Details Hand Injury Amputation
David Underwood of Dugger rural route was admitted last evening for amputation of a finger and other injuries to his left hand from a buzz saw. Little Jessie Kay Watkins eight month old daughter of Archie and Mrs Watkins of Salsberry route 1 has been admitted for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Underwood
Dugger
Jessie Kay Watkins
Archie Watkins
Salsberry
Legion Sons Gather to Plan Christmas Party Program
The Sons of the American Legion will meet at 6:30 Friday night in the Legion home to complete arrangements for the Christmas party program scheduled for Sunday afternoon. All members are urged to attend.
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Sons of the American Legion
Legion
Fire destroys Myers hotel in Lebanon with no injuries
A blaze in downtown Lebanon Indiana completely destroyed the Myers hotel. The fire caused about 45 000 dollars in losses and took six hours to control while twenty five guests were led to safety by local police and fire crews. No injuries were reported.
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Lebanon
Ind
Myers
Dies pledges to organize support for Roosevelt economy plan
Rep Martin Dies of Texas vows to mobilize a House movement in support of President Roosevelt s economy measures after reading Roosevelt s letter to Rep Wilburn Cartwright warning Congress to avoid harming next year s budget balancing. The Senate Roads Committee had ignored the President s request to repeal federal highway aid authorizations for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Martin Dies
Texas
Roosevelt
House
Dies
Wilburn Cartwright
Oklahoma
House Roads Committee
Congress
Roads Committee
Christmas Dance to Feature Bob McKittrick Orchestra
Bob McKittrick and his eleven piece broadcasting dance orchestra will provide music for the Linton Elks annual Christmas dance Saturday night at 8 30. The group, well known for college and club performances, will also feature a popular girl entertainer. The Elks home will be decorated for the season and a loudspeaking system will aid the program.
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Bob McKittrick
Linton
Elks
Mrs Dunning 49 Dies After Pneumonia in Linton
Mrs Oscar Dunning aged 49 lifelong Linton resident died at 11 this morning at 180 Seventh Street Southeast after a 12 day illness from pneumonia. Wife of Oscar Dunning since 1910 she was active in the Linton Apostolic church. Surviving are husband a daughter Mrs Madge Helms of Linton and three grandchildren Charlotte June and Eugene Rogers plus two sisters Mrs John Sears of Dugger and Mrs Madge Helms. Body to M J Aikin and Son funeral home for preparation. Burial in family plot Fairview cemetery expected. funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.
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Oscar Dunning
Linton
Seventh Street
Linton Apostolic Church
Madge Helms
Charlotte
June
Australian surgeon buried secretly far from home
In accordance with his will the ashes of George Herbert Bennett have been secretly buried 10 000 miles away from his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herbert Bennett
Bloomfield Edges Linton In Close Local Hardwood Tilt
Bloomfield high school defeated Linton high Miners 39 to 36 in a tight game that stayed within five points throughout. Laughlin led Bloomfield with late free throws and field baskets as Beasley and Adkins contributed key scores.
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Bloomfield High
Linton High Miners
Miners
Laughlin
Cardinal
Cardinals
Beasley
Halderman
O’neil
Linton
Bloomfield
Smith
Adkims
Battle
Oliphant
Adkins
Jones
O'Neil
China Place Military Affairs Commission in Charge of Economy
Shanghai reports the military affairs commission led by Chiang Kai-Shek will oversee nearly all private and public enterprises including mines, publications, and agriculture to mobilize China for long term resistance against Japan. Chungking issued a decree delegating blanket control to coordinate output and conserve resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Military Affairs Commission
Japan
Chiang Kai-Shek
Gvernment
Chungking
Chambers of Commerce
UK government undecided on Far East reinforcement
London sources report that the British government has not yet decided on fleet or garrison reinforcements in the Far East. The status of potential moves remains unsettled as officials assess strategic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Far East
State Department to Send New Evidence on Panay Incident
Secretary of State Cordell Hull announced completion of reports on the Panay bombing and said officials will present new evidence to Japan through Ambassador Joseph C. Grew in Tokyo. The materials include Lieut Comdr J J Hughes navy report, the naval court of inquiry findings, and George Atcheson Jr report from Nanking.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Panay
Joseph C. Grew
Tokyo
Navy
J. J. Hughes
Naval Court of Inquiry
George Atcheson, Jr
Nanking
Third Term Hint Concerns F D R
Sen. George W. Norris says continued blocking of the New Deal may force President Roosevelt to seek a third term. Norris, a liberal backer, noted a White House meeting with Senate moderates discussing policy and resisting drastic changes to combat the recession.
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Washington
U.pi
Roosevelt
George W. Norris
L. Neb
Senate
Wek
White House
Presiden
Congress
Norris
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Voltaire
William McCloud
Gov
Ferris
McClouds
Old Island Coal Co
Terhune
Linton Weekly Call
Island Coal Co
Birmingham
Ala
Jerusalem
G. Shake
Treasor
Knox Association
Coal Commission
Legion Sons
United Press
Sam
Commission
F.D. R
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