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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1936
Page
4
Police report Charles Mattson a 10 year old Tacoma boy son of a local surgeon was kidnapped. The ransom note included fingerprints and instructed the parents Dr William Mattson and Mrs Mattson to contact the kidnapper via Seattle classifieds and pay 10000 in small bills plus 18000 in larger notes.
An urgent appeal urges Greene County residents to support the annual Seal Sale to fund tuberculosis tests and family care. Judge J Raymond Powell notes funds lag last year and outlines tests already begun in county schools with over 100 pupils tested and six percent positive.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., son of the President, was reported very much improved in every way by noon today. Dr. George Loring Tobey Jr. said the Harvard senior, confined since November 25 with a sinus infection at Massachusetts General Hospital, showed progress as his mother Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and his fiancée Miss Ethel DuPont visited.
Local thieves stole Fernand Simon’s 1986 Chevrolet truck from East Vincennes Street, taking a weekend grocery load meant for relatives visiting from Detroit. Police found the abandoned vehicle southwest of town with two rear tires removed and damaged glass.
Funeral plans remain for Lucinda Bovenschen of Linton after a months long illness. Her sister Alice May Rhodes died last week in Lake Wales Florida and her body was brought back for burial. Bovenschen survived by two sons Clarence and Ray Bovenschen of Switz City, daughter Fay Reid near Switz City, brother Mack Ellis of Linton and four sisters all of Linton. Services set for 2 PM Tuesday at Linton Baptist Church with Rev. Harry J Bailey and burial in German cemetery. Ray Newkirk of Pleasantville in charge of arrangements.
Joe Wright, 22, of Sullivan county, appeared before Mayor E V Bull in Linton Police Court Sunday afternoon after being taken into custody Saturday night. He pled guilty to public intoxication and was fined 11.80 dollars.
Arthur Bray 21 and Howard Bray 25 pleaded guilty to drunken driving after a head on collision on South Main street with Clyde Booker. Mayor Bull fined each $11.80, suspended six months, Howard jailed 30 days, licenses revoked, and ordered Booher car repairs.
In Austria Edward Duke of Windsor, in exile, is believed to have completed plans for a possible meeting with Mrs Wallis Simpson, whose divorce from Ernest Simpson will soon finalize. In Cannes Mrs Simpson is said to have reconciled to separation until the decree becomes final, likely by late April, with friends and daily phone talks noting the separation.
Willard Fiscus Greene county recreational supervisor announces winter amateur boxing inclusion in the local recreation program. The boxing season chart will be drawn up Wednesday afternoon with all boxers urged to enroll at the K of C hall North Main street between 1 and 5 p.m. Percy Goodson will lead the amateur boxing activities under the WPA program with Fiscus noting high hopes for broad participation.
Elks Lodge and Ladies of the Elks announce a two day New Year’s Eve bridge watch party at the Elks home starting Thursday at 8 pm. Mrs. Rudolph Kramer and Mrs. Karl Spensler hostesses urging all women to bring sandwiches for the entertainment event.
Adjutant Gertrude Caylett extends gratitude for contributions to aid the needy at Christmas. She praises Local No. 366 Welty Starcup's store the Gem store NYA for toys and others, noting help enabled assistance to about 200 people.
In Varese Italy a gas main explosion in a busy street killed seven people and left many others injured. The blast shattered windows and hurled paving fragments as rescuers counted seven dead and 15 seriously hurt with more believed trapped or dying.
A north end Linton resident killed a raccoon and put it in a stew. A neighbor’s child saw the animal skin in the hunter’s yard, noted a catlike tail, and feared their cat was cooking next door. The mother reassured her that Puss was safe behind the stove.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson of Eleventh street southeast hosted a turkey dinner with relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Bailey and children Nancy Billy Dorothy Mary Mr and Mrs Steve Staleup Mr and Mrs Wallace Anderson of Linton Thomas Roy Andreon Kenneth Reed from Indianapolis Lyon QO Borden of Kewanee Ill and Mr and Mrs H E Staleup of Peoria Illinois.
Barbara Bicknell daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Bicknell is confined at her parents home with diphtheria on State Road 59. She fell ill Christmas morning and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily under care of her grandfather Trustee Jesse D Figgins.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jones of Detroit Michigan were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips and daughter at their home.
Kenneth Hattery reports a hold up at Hattery grocery on state road 59 a few miles north of town. Two unmasked youths, described as young and nervous, demanded cash and fled in a car left with motor running. About eight dollars was taken plus seven pennies and a nickel.
Bicknell Bulldogs travel to Linton High School to challenge the Miners after a recent football defeat. Coach Max Kidd leads the Bulldogs with wins over Sullivan Golden Arrows and Bosse of Evansville as Linton adjusts its lineup for the Tuesday night contest.
Fifty five people were killed and 60 wounded when Nationalist planes bombed Maliano, a Santander suburb. Civilians, mostly women and children, were the victims. Five government fighters repelled 18 attacking planes late yesterday.
Dr. and Mrs. C C Hamilton entertained Saturday evening with a Christmas party honoring R D Landrum and daughter Kate of Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs Sher wood Landrum and Mr and Mrs James Landrum of Chicago Illinois and Miss Edith Hangar of this city Regrets were received from Mr and Mrs Seph Inman.
Frank Burke, a Bloomfield druggist for 45 years, died of a heart attack at his home on North Franklin Street after a long illness. He remained active at his store until hours before death. A Greene County native who came from Scotland community about 50 years ago, he is survived by several nephews and nieces. his wife died three years ago. Funeral services from the Burke home at Velock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Jack Masters and the Bloomfield Masonic lodge participating. Burial in Grandview cemetery.
A 6000 ton German cruiser en route from Spanish waters to Bilbao, to stand by as the Palos incident is settled. The ship’s name and exact location were not disclosed.
The Knights of Pythias lodge will meet at seven tonight with second and third ranks presented. All members are urged to attend and note the time change.
Rancher reports hearing a crash as nine passengers and three crew perished in a United Airlines transport. Search planes from Union Air Terminal comb the murky weather north of Los Angeles for clues two miles from Saugus where wreckage was sighted on a mountain slope.
Joe Hayes of Vicksburg is recovering from a fractured kneecap after a Saturday night automobile crash on State Road 54 west of Switz City. Robert Glass, 21, also of Vicksburg, was treated and released. Several other passengers were uninjured. The hospital tree will stay lit at night through the holiday season.
Addison Steward announces there will be no Cub Scouts meeting tonight.
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