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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
3
County Agent Arthur Haseman explains that participating farmers may lose part of their payments if they fail soil conserving crop requirements in 1936. Deductions cap at total payments due, with special rules for tobacco and overplanting, including a 10 dollar per acre rate and minimum 15 percent soil conserving crops where tobacco is not grown.
Mrs. H. F. Larson of this city was admitted to St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute this morning for treatment.
A special service is held Wednesday night June 3 at Lincoln Christian Church with Rev George Wildman pastor conducting the meeting.
A WPA safety program in Indiana trains accident prevention and first aid for over 70,000 workers. The statewide effort includes district safety inspectors, on site first aiders, and a cadre of instructors who teach 3,208 students in March. Core hazards include machinery, explosives, electricity, and falls with ongoing cases from road, vehicle, and construction work.
Jasonville Merchants defeated the Carlisle Indians 9 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Carlisle. Pitcher Charles Leturtiez dominated with two hits allowed for the Indians and later blanked Midland 18 to 2 the prior day. The games are part of the sub district tournament to decide a team for the Wabash Valley finals in Terre Haute, with a route to the semi pro tourney. Midland lost 12 to 3 to Gilmour, Poe working all nine for the winners while Goble yielded fourteen Midland safeties. Sears caught Midland, Secrest pitched for Gilmour.
J S Babcock near Toledo found a fence post he made from a pear tree limb covered in delicate fragrant blooms. The sight surprised him as he noticed the blossoms on the wooden post.
Effie Fraser's pet rabbit fell into an airshaft in Seattle. She lowered a head of lettuce attached to a cord into the shaft. The rabbit latched onto the lettuce and Effie hauled the bag and rabbit to the top safely.
Governor Park of Missouri displays the largest ten gallon hat ever shown by the Texas Centennial Commission. The item is noted as a striking exhibit at a Missouri city event.
Precautions guard the health and welfare of workers in the camps. Fire hazards are reduced by clearing 250 feet from outer camp limits. Flood risk and underbrush are addressed. Locations are chosen for safety and freedom from fire risk. Water supply is analyzed by the state health division. Buildings are inspected by a state safety consultant or representative.
A Boone County Indiana rural electrification project nears completion as 69 of 80 miles of lines are energized bringing mains to 48 homes with 100 more miles planned by mid summer. The cooperative aims to supply power to over 600 rural households, with strong local cooperation and examples of neighbors funding wiring to extend service.
Reports describe recruitment of a small sales force to market electrical appliances. The Boone county plan aims to construct 587 miles of electric distribution lines into the district with Public Service Commission approval and federal Rural Electrification Administration loans exceeding one million dollars for about 1,240 miles. Loans sought from multiple counties include Wabash Huntington Rush Johnson Marshall Henry Hendricks Hancock Carroll and Fulton.
Federal researchers confirm the United States second unofficial air mail route ran between Emeryville and Oakland in February 1902. An aviator carried 1000 pieces of mail and dropped them near the post office without landing.
The 383 graduates at Methugaleh High School reveal a humorous arithmetic puzzle claiming their combined age equals three times a mystery age, their total height dwarfs the building by eighteen times, and their collective weight adds up to 24 tons in a quirky town bulletin.
In Longview Washington Jane Seaman was acquitted in police court on a reckless driving charge after testifying she believed the pursuing officer attempted to ram her and that she had to speed away to escape danger. A key witness supported her claim that the officer acted in a menacing manner during the pursuit.
Mrs. Matilda Fasig, age 100, marked her birthday by boasting she has never seen a circus or a theater and has only used the telephone once. She was born in Jefferson, Ohio.
Large Monterey shipments set a new national high as 308 carloads of lettuce were dispatched in a single day from the Watsonville Salinas district, signaling a surge in supply for the United States market.
The Knights of Pythias lodge will meet at 7 30 tonight in the hall The Rank of Page will be conferred during the meeting All members are urged to attend
Smugglers use a collapsible wooden bridge on wheels to move contraband tobacco from Belgium into France over the River Lys near Armentieres. Two lorries loaded with tobacco have reportedly slipped through, highlighting a porous crossing and ongoing enforcement challenges.
The rules add a 5 percent discount on delinquent water and light bills due by November 1 1935 to be paid with current bills. Those allowed to work out bills must re register monthly as this aid is temporary. Applications must be made in person to the council at its first and third Tuesday meetings. Metermen rarely reconnect on the same day.
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