Welfare Units to Help in New Parole System
Indiana moves to a state wide parole supervision system under the Welfare Act of 1936. The State Board of Parole Review and the Division of Corrections will coordinate with county welfare departments to supervise parolees. Parole staff rises from seven to about one hundred, reducing caseloads and centralizing authority. A new rule requires parolees to obtain state permission before driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of Corrections
Indiana
John H. Klinger
Marion County
Frank D. Hope
600 Million Profit From Early Investments Revealed
Harrison Williams, a utilities magnate and counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission, traced his rise from bicycle maker in Elyria Ohio in 1906 to controlling a vast utility empire. He built an original investment of 2,072,000 into securities valued at 612,000,000 by 1929. His basic investment centered on the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. His wife is noted as the best dressed woman in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington
Harrison Williams
Williams
Elyria
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Latin Contest Staged Nationwide Greene County Meet
Winners from Greene County high schools gather at Bloomfield High School for the county Latin contest. Top placers move on to Indiana University Bloomington competition. County chair Mrs. Alberta Bogan oversees the event with participants from Linton Jasonville Midland Bloomfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Bloomfield High School
Indiana University
Bloomington
Alberta Bogan
Bloomfield
Violet Sims
Barbara Raney
Linton
Neal Davis
Harrel Martin
Newberry
Alene Slaven
Marion Walls
Jasonville
Earl Gibson
Erlene Bledsoe
Midland
Louise Gilkison
Mary Foster
Chester Stoeckel
Robert Bedwell
William Bennie
Ruth Tungate
Madeline Kramer
Juanita Fenton
Parole Supervisor Rules Car Privilege to Curb Crime
The supervisor of paroles outlines a rule to promote public safety by denying motor car privileges to individuals deemed unfit or likely to use vehicles to commit new crimes. The measure aims to deter potential offenses and safeguard the community.
McNutt Sworn as High Commissioner to the Philippines
Paul V. McNutt was sworn into office as high commissioner to the Philippines in a formal ceremony in the War Department with Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring presiding. The event marks his official assumption of the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Paul V. McNutt
Philippines
Harry H. Woodring
Two Army Reserve Pilots Die in Chicago Plane Crash
Two United States Army Reserve pilots, Reserve Second Lieutenants John P. Spake of Berwyn and Clyde H. Wood of Chicago, were killed when their low-wing monoplane crashed near Municipal Airport. The cause remains undetermined with possible loss of flying speed during landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
United States Army Reserve
Municipal Airport
John P. Spake
Berwyn
Clyde H. Wood
Threats of Prison Terms for Douglas Aircraft Sit-Down Leaders
Two year prison terms for leaders of the sit-down strike at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Los Angeles were threatened by the district attorney. Court action was prepared by Fansteel at Waukegan against the Committee for Industrial Organization and the strikers who held the plant since February 17. The strikers were driven out by sheriff's deputies yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Aircraft Corporation
Los Angeles
District Attorney's
Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation
Waukegan
Committee For Industrial Organization
Evansville Reitz Edges Linton In Tight Basketball Clash
Evansville Reitz defeated Linton 43 to 37 on the local court with Guetling scoring 29 for Reitz and Thompson 10 for Linton. Bob Adkins led Linton with 15 points and the Linton freshmen beat Linton Welders 27 to 16 in the preliminary game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reitz Boys
Linton Cagers
Linton
Reitz
Evansville Boys
Evansville
Guetling
Thompson
Bob Adkins
Miners
Smith
Linton Welders
H. Wright
Fry
P.T
Beasley
Bryant
Er Jones
Adkins
Ord Corbin
Swaby
PT Stricker
Ene Thompson
Parrish
Helencamp
Acker
Ringer
F.C F
B. Wright
Tyler
Wright
Dugan
Walford
Mohelman
Teenee
Hank Larsen
B. Lemonds
Powell
Cravens
J Harris
Welton
J. Mehlhoff
Corbin
Torol
Graper
Wolfords
Gaither
Coats
Haffley
Hose
B. Turpen
Clayton
Wolford
Stewart
Dr. Ledgerwood
Hamilton
Indiana to Illuminate Section of U S Highway 20
The Indiana State Highway Commission announced a 60 day project to light a stretch of U S road 20 near Michigan City with new 10 000 lumen sodium vapor lamps spaced 240 feet apart. The installation, built by the public service company with Northern Indiana Public Service Company cooperation, aims to cut accidents through better lighting amid heavy traffic and fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Highway Commission
Michigan City
Indiana
Michigan Central Railroad
Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Public Service Company
Highway Commission
Safety Division
Highway Department
The
Lyons Rifle Club Defeats Linton in High-Scoring Match
Lyons rifle team defeated Linton by 853 to 829 at the focal range. Foster Skaggs and W. Watson each scored 100 in prone, West led Lyons with 182 points, Freund top-scored for Linton with 173. A return match is set for next Friday at Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Rifle Club
Frank Courtney
American Legion Post
Foster Skaggs
Linton
W. Watson
Lyons
West
Walter Freund
C. West
L. Fields
W. West
J. Bedwell
Lin
Security Tax May Be Led Monday
Social Security tax returns on Form SS 1 for January due February 28 may be filed Monday March 1 without penalty. Charles T Russell Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue will speak on Taxes under the Social Security Act in a nationwide broadcast 6 20 to 6 30 p m eastern standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T Russell
Internal Revenue
National Broadcasting Company
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Social Security Board
Hospital Updates From Local Residents
Clyod Gadberry of Jasonville underwent a minor operation this morning. Dorothy Rawley was discharged to her home in Worthington today. Mrs Ivan Harris of Bloomfield had a major operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyod Gadberry
Jasonville
Dorothy Rawley
Worthington
Ivan Harris
Bloomfield
Train to Operate Through March for Local Miners
Elmer Terrell, agent for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, received assurance from district supervisor W J Whalen that the Milwaukee line miners train will run through March. Whalen notes Mohawk and Hickory Grove mines have fluctuated winter work, hindering ticket quotas, and 154 tickets for March are on sale at Linton and Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Terrell
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Milwaukee Line
Mr. Terrell
W. J. Whalen
Linton
Jasonville
Terrell
Fire destroys Grifth home in Jasonville
Jasonville Ind February 27 The home of Mrs Elizabeth Griffith on South Levy street was practically destroyed by fire Thursday. Flames gained headway before the fire department arrived making saving the building or contents almost impossible. A strong wind hindered efforts but firefighters saved neighboring houses. The home was insured by W H Wakefield Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Ind
Elizabeth Griffith
South Levy Street
W. H. Wakefield Insurance Agency
Knights of Pythias Meeting and Benefit Party
The Knights of Pythias lodge will hold a regular meeting next Monday night at the K of P hall with first rank work for members. A benefit party is open to the public tonight at 8 30 in the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
K. of P. Hall
First Baby Born in New Addition at Freeman Greene County
Richard Lundy Hulen arrived at 9 20 in the new Freeman Greene County hospital annex. He weighed 42 pounds and was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Hulen of Switz City. The mother is formerly Miss Mattie Lundy of Switz City. The nursery in the new building will be christened with his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lundy Hulen
Freeman - Greene County Hospital
Paul Hulen
Switz City
Mattie Lundy
Richard
Indiana Quartets Pairings Set for 1937 Sectionals
Indiana High School Athletic Association announces 1937 sectional basketball pairings for Greene and Sullivan counties with regional schedules. Linton faces Jasonville at Switz City, Lyons plays Scotland, Midland meets Newberry, Owensburg vs Switz City, Worthington vs Solsberry, Marco vs Bloomfield. Officials W S Feilmy and Fred Alwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Indiana High School Athletic Association Board
Jeffersonville
Linton Miners
Switz City
Jasonville Yellow Jackets
Lyons
Scotland
Greene County
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Jasonville
Linton
Midland
Newberry
Owensburg
Worthington
Solsberry
Marco
Bloomfield
W. S. Feilmy
Fred Alwood
Evening basketball schedule with regional finals
Thursday and Friday games list multiple matchups including Farmersburg Merom Dugger Pleasantville Sullivan Hymera Fairbanks New Lebanon Shelburn Carlisle Graysville with two winner games. Officials John Hoffman and Gerald Powell. Regional winners advance to Vincennes Evansville Washington and Mitchell outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Merom
Dugger
Pleasantville
Sullivan
Hymera
Fairbanks
New Lebanon
Shelburn
Carlisle
Graysville
John Hoffman
Gerald Powell
Bloomington
Terre Haute
Martinsville
Switz City
Brazil
Washington
Vincennes
Petersburg
Evansville
Mitchell
Finals Winners Charted Across Indiana Track Meet
Winners were crowned at multiple Indiana venues with events at Muncie Vincennes Logansport and Indianapolis led by top finishers across 2 P M and 3 P M sessions. Strong performances highlighted the day as athletes secured decisive victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Vincennes
Logansport
Indianapolis
Rochester Library Goes Swanky Demands Baggage Checks
Rochester New York on February 27 reports the new million dollar public library now requires visitors to check umbrellas parcels briefcases and suitcases before entering reading rooms. A story says someone carried a sack of onions inside and officials deemed the odor too homey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
U.P
Roosevelt asks governors to back soil conservation laws
President Roosevelt sent identical letters to all 48 state executives urging adoption of a federal model soil conservation bill. The proposal creates state committees to form erosion control districts and grants districts power to set land use rules subject to local referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Ball seeks judgment in Greene Circuit Court
Taylor Ball of Worthington files suit in Greene Circuit Court asking $300 from American Express. He alleges $500 in express travelers checks. three $100 checks cashed in July 1936 without countersignature by another than himself. Also notes a separate civil matter and jail release details from nearby cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Stough
Ethel Hulen
Greene Circuit
C. C. Hendren
Switz City
Cromwell Craft
Craft
Ball
Linton
Bull
Martin Jackson Funie Jackson
Walter Ashcraft
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State Board of Parole
Central Press
Bloomfield School
Daily Citizen
United Press
Army Reserve
Retz High
Linton Gym
Ton
Reitz Netters
Tylers
Central Press Soundphoto
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
Cal
Dunes
Flancs
New Addition
IK Net
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Worthington Man
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