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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
4
National Industrial Conference report finds 68 percent of plants cutting to a five day week maintained or increased weekly output. 75 percent of companies reported no drop in total output and savings stem from eliminating Saturday half days and reducing unproductive time.
C M White of Bloomington narrowly escaped serious injury when his car struck a stump on state road 59 near the Bolton corner, turning over twice. The vehicle was wrecked, but White suffered only minor injuries and was later taken to a local garage for repairs. He was visiting relatives and had attended the Elks Christmas party.
Indianapolis December 27 Several hundred workers will be returned to the payroll of the Ford Motor Company when the assembly plant at 1815 East Washington Street reopens on January 2. George J. Steinmetz, plant manager, announced the move after passenger car production had ended in late November.
William Baker, 44, of near St. Bernice west of Clinton Indiana, shot himself in the heart with a revolver Thursday morning after breakfast was not ready in time. His wife and 12 year old son witnessed the incident. Mrs. Baker could not stop him.
A Louisville grandmother’s birthday party ended in tragedy when 6 year old Albert James got his grandfather’s rifle, pointed it at Christine 7, shouted boom, and fired. Christine died minutes later at a hospital. The shooting occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jamison during Mrs Jamison’s 62nd birthday. The boy climbed on a chair to reach the rifle.
In Bloomfield circuit court Clara Huber was named guardian of William C. Huber minor heirs with a $4,000 bond. Several civil judgments were recorded including $69.95, $571, $106.42, $637.10, and $78.23 for various defendants. Guardianship orders and multiple land transfers and sales were noted, with bonds posted for guardians and parcels cited in Jefferson and Stockton townships.
About eight hundred coal miners are idle after the Cloete Coahuila mines closed. The federal Industry and Labor Department seeks employment for the unemployed as coal demand shrinks with lower oil prices. The broader coal regions face closures, while hydroelectric expansion offers little relief for miners.
Noble Sherwood former Indiana educator and Louisville history head spoke to Bedford Rotary on Indiana rural schools describing an antiquated 77 year old system. He urged a county unit tax and supervision plan claiming it could save about 5.25 million annually and improve funding for township schools.
Harry Axtell of Bloomington pleaded guilty in federal court in Indianapolis to using the mails to defraud. He was fined 500 dollars and given a suspended sentence of one year and one day, with probation for a year and ninety days to pay the fine. The case involved patrons of his turkey farm near Bloomington who paid for fowl and eggs.
Washington December 27 Jacob Gould Schurman ambassador to Berlin has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Hoover United Press learned on good authority today.
Mrs Catherine Berns and daughter Mayme hosted an informal family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Berns and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Berns and family Mr and Mrs John Berns of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Charles Berns and their daughter of Dugger.
Three bandits from Indianapolis are trapped in a dense wooded area near Smiths Grove Kentucky after a bank heist in Oakland Kentucky the murder of J Robert Kirby president of Farmers Bank Smiths Grove An Indiana license plate on their abandoned car links them to the Southport Indiana bank robbery last week authorities report a large Kentuckian posse surrounded the area and the suspects are believed to be still at large until captured
Mrs. Vivian Geary, 26, is in the Washington hospital with cuts and bruises after a quarrel with her husband Arthur Geary during a Christmas night ride. She says he hit her and dragged her from the car. she leaped from the moving vehicle to escape further punishment. He fled after driving past her and was not located.
Indianapolis endures a thaw after a cold wave as melted snow and ice hamper traffic and daily activities. Street surfaces deteriorate, disrupting travel and chores across the city.
Switz City faces Linton in a local gym curtain raiser at 7 pm with the feature game to follow. Linton plans to return star Dusen after a prior win over Gardis, while Cornelius and An daysdh play key roles for the visiting lineup alongside Dugger Wright and others.
A Stokes County farmer, distraught by sudden insanity, killed his wife and six children before taking his own life with a shotgun. C. J. Lawson, 43, was found dead near his home. son Arthur, 19, survived while visiting relatives nearby.
A dog found behind a hospital was killed by the humane society with a painless injection due to weakness. A reward fund quickly grew as callers pledged from 60 cents to 100 dollars. Cruelty laws set fines up to 460 or jail, and eight stitches sealed the dog's mouth. Robert F. Sellar, secretary of the humane society, suspects the act was by an angry individual.
More than 60 people were hurt, four seriously, when the American Legion building in Quarryville collapsed during a party. About 125 merrymakers on the second floor fell as supports gave way, police and fire crews aided victims, nearby homes opened for shelter and treatment.
John Hayes was injured this morning at about 10 o clock when a cutting machine jumped the track and crushed his left leg between the machine and mine timbers. He was removed to Freeman County Hospital for x rays and was reported resting fairly comfortable this afternoon.
A survey of state Road No. 57 from Petersburg to Washington was ordered by the state highway commission. A paving contract is expected to be let after the survey, with work likely starting late 1930 or early 1941.
A heavy chunk of ice loosened by thawing fell from a roof cornice and struck Mrs. Ella Smith, 45, as she left her apartment in Indianapolis. She was rushed to hospital with a slight concussion of the brain and other injuries.
Teachers from 40 southern Indiana counties meet at Monroe county courthouse to decide on a January 1 strike over arrears in state and township school aid. They plan to appoint a committee to wait on Gov. Leslie for an immediate solution and to oppose signing 1930 contracts until relief is assured.
INDIANAPOLIS Dec 27 Sam McNaught Des Moines may not accept the preferred post as superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League. A letter received today by Frank Wright says McNaught will decide after the National League meeting in Detroit January 17. Two other leading dry workers in Iowa recently were injured in an auto crash.
In Chicago tonight Bud Taylor and Young Bart Mastro meet in a ten round bout to decide a featherweight title challenger. The bout follows a previous draw, with Mastro favored to win, as Taylor seeks to add another weight-class challenge to his boxing resumè.
Fourteen month old Richard Allen McPhail son of Mr and Mrs David McPhail of the northwest street was seriously scalded this morning when a teakettle of boiling water toppled from a small stove. The accident occurred as the child played nearby and sustained burns to the head shoulders and face while a loyal physician attended the case.
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