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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

4

Linton Woman Dies After Fractured Ankle Complications

Em ma Strietelmeier a 69 year old Linton resident dies in Freeman Greene County hospital nine weeks after a fall. She suffered a fractured ankle and illness followed after visits to Terre Haute and recovery at home. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at Saron Reformed church with Rev Carl Hofmann.

Emma Strietelmeier First Street South East Greene County Linton Earnest Johanna Strrietelmeer Terre Haute Union Pacific Tea Company Strietelmeier Saron Reformed Church Bertha Strietelmeier Indianapols A W. Osterhage Carl A. Hofmann Welch & Cornett Funeral Home

Majority Report Filed As Senators Outline Tax Fight

Republican senators met in caucus while the Senate Finance Committee released a majority report backing a compromise corporation and income tax bill claiming to raise 829 million dollars in new revenue. A minority push favored administration high graduated rates up to 42 percent on undivided corporate income and threatened a filibuster against restoring high reform taxes.

Washington U. P Senate Finance Committee Majority Cairman William H. King Utah Onyone Hugo L. Black Lla

Dickinson Nears Victory in Iowa Senate Primary

Incomplete returns from Iowa primaries show Senator Dickinson leading with a near two to one margin over rival Brookhart. Dickinson, a staunch opponent of New Deal farm policies, seeks renomination and is viewed as a Republican presidential prospect.

Des Moine Towa U.P United ”’ ‘States Dickinson Yestersday Genator Smith Brookhart Nace Yennniegn Atateedna Tad Ron Ee Ieee

M E Bible School Graduation Set at First Church

The M E Bible School commencement will be held at 7 30 Friday night at the First M E church. Diplomas will be given to attendees completing the required sessions. The public is invited to attend and the Glenburn Bible commencement follows with the line Be Us in Glenburn.

Bible Aboo M.E Glenburn

Linton Softball League Opens 1936 Schedule With Two Games

Tonight marks the official opening of the Linton Softball League season with two games at Stock Park. Elks face K P at diamond 8 and Jarmon Sandwich Ship Club meets Asher at diamond 2.

Linton League Lin-Stock Linton iLin- ‘Stock Park Diamond The Elks Jarmon Sandwich Ship Club Asher Sparks Fled New Hope Little Betty Red Men Jarmons Ashers Linton Summit Red

Linton Summit Beats Red Men 9 to 2 in Softball Warm-Up

In the season opener warm-up at Tinestock Park, Linton Summit defeated Red Men 9 to 2. Pitcher Buck Hays starred for the winners with Jack Hays catching. Baker Risher and Perkins formed the battery for the losers.

Linton Linton Summit Chanter Red TineStock Park Fevet Buck Hays Jack Hays Baker, Risher Perkins

Indianapolis guests invited to Forbes home gathering

Mrs Neal Tray and her daughter Julia Mae of Indianapolis are visiting at the home of L. Forbes. The event centers on a high school event with attendees from the area.

Neal Tray Julia Mae Indianapolis Forbes

World War Vets to Receive Bonus Bonds June 16

Postmaster announces special 4 30 PM delivery on Tuesday June 16 to veterans in Linton and rural routes. Bonds must be signed for by recipients or with two witnesses. If not at home, a notice is left and bonds held at the post office for cashing with proper identification.

Linton Charles Wolford Wolford Bnds Plang Postoffice Papen Evan Twei Veterans i ‘Linton and Community

Detective Holden Cleared Of Theft Charge In Indiana Case

In Bloomfield Indiana Thomas K Holden a detective was found not guilty on a charge of receiving stolen goods. The jury returned a directed verdict arguing insufficient proof the car was stolen by Holden or that he knew it was stolen. The case involved the vehicle once owned by Halsie Porter and linked to Mary Kennedy of Louisville.

Greene County union leader clarifies hotel contract issue

Cleve Mitchell of the Greene County Central Labor Union issued a statement to clear confusion about wages and hour terms in the B R and Hotel Clerk International Union No 794 contract. He urged cooperation to present and sign the contracts on behalf of the union.

Cleve Mitchell Greene County Central Labor Union B. R. & Hotel‘Clerk International Union B. A. & Hotel Clerk

Cyrus McCormick Dies at Lake Forest at 71

Cyrus H. McCormick retired chairman of International Harvester died today in Lake Forest after a heart attack. He celebrated his 71st birthday on May 16, and had stepped back from active participation in the company last September. He was the son of the inventor of the reaping machine.

Detroit Charles”A. Poole Feck Black Legion Ectiv Jack Harvill Poole Led Order Lake Forest U.P Cyrus H. McCormick International Harvester Company McCormick

Hospital Report Details From Worthington and Nearby

Ela Faulk of Worthington underwent a minor operation. Walter Lucas of Linton had a major operation. Mrs Clema Campbell of Bloomington was taken home. Olfford Lynch of Linton moved to his home. Hayes of Worthington was taken to his home. Miaul Maxwell, who had a major operation Sunday, remains in the same condition today.

Ela Faulk Worthington Walter Lucas Linton Clema Campbell Bloomington

Wire Chief Elliott Promoted in Frankfort

Tant Hs Elliott, wire chief at the Indiana Bell Telephone company, is promoted to wire chief in Frankfort. He has served the Liptanga line for 2 1/2 years and will move to assume duties soon with the Bell system in Frankfort.

Tant Hs Eiliott

Local Junk Yard Changes Hands

Announcement by John Kerzan that he sold the Linton Iron and Metal company located west of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroad tracks to Fell's Iron and Metal company of Bloomington. Hyman Fell arrives to head the Bloomington firm which will continue purchasing iron scraps and paper. A new office building replaces the former fire damaged structure and Kerzan has operated the yard for years.

John Kerzan Linton, Iron,,and, Metal Company Chicago Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Fell’s Iron and Metal Company Bloomington Hyman Fell Fell Kergan Linton ‘Iron and Metal Company Kerzan

English World War II-era Resident Mary Heaton Dies in Dugger Home

Mary Jane Heaton 86 a native of England died after a month illness at her Dugger home. Survived by sons William and Charles and daughters Mrs Robinson Mrs Calvert and Mrs Nattress along with two brothers two sisters twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at residence with Rev Rasse Cooper officiating burial in Dugger cemetery handled by M J Aikin Son Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Heaton Dugger England America William Heath William Charles Indianapolis Millis Rob'nson Sarah Anne Calvert

Miss Freida Jeffers Returns to Terre Haute

Miss Freida Jeffers returns to Terre Haute after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt in this city. She is employed in Terre Haute.

Freida Jeffers Terre Haute Charles Hunt

Record shows colds most common disease in U S

A note from health records states that colds accumulate most in the United States, more prevalent than any other common diseases.

United States

Road Work Brings Thousands Employed On State Highways

The State Highway Commission reports extensive construction on the state highway system. On May 1 direct employment reached 4,984 workers on grade separation, bridge construction, paving, grading and surfacing, more than triple the 1935 figure, with many projects starting since May 1 and additional thousands expected.

James D. Adams State Highway Commission

Johnson Rites Held for Local Resident Thomas Johnson

Funeral services were held this afternoon at Maveo for Thomas Johnson a county resident who died Saturday night at Bloomfield. The body was taken from the home of his daughter Mrs. G M Crocdman near Dugger after preparation for burial at Kidd Undertaking in Bloomfield.

Maveo Thomas Johnson Bloomfield G. M. Crocdman Dugger Kidd Undertaking

Secret Liberal bloc forms to block speaker vote in next House

A covert bloc of 50 to 100 Liberal lawmakers is forming to delay the next speaker selection until leadership agrees to scrap gag rules. The plan targets major party cooperation, signaling the balance of power in the January 4, next Congress, with Republicans possibly gaining up to 75 seats.

Washington Boc House Congress

Recreation Show Set at Linnton High Tonight

The Linnton High School auditorium hosts the Recreation Amateur Show at 8 pm with fifty entertainers. The Switz City High School band directed by Violet M Talbott performs a fifteen minute set and recently won first in its division at Frankfort. Proceeds aid the local recreation program and admission is five and ten cents.

Lint'n High School Recreation Switz City Violet M. Talbott Frankfort Linton Tauight Bruce Tate HE. Y. Barnes Progran

Switz City Team Prepares To Meet Linton 4-H Outfit

The Linton Boys 4-H softball team is set to play Switz City 4-H at 3 o clock on Wednesday. Local players work on practice this afternoon as they gear up for the matchup against Swite City.

Linton Boys Softsball Atrauneyn Qwita City Diasmond Ces Sgt Add O'Plagk Hofose

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Emma Streitelmeier Freeman - Greene Ta R Mrs. Elba’ Riffle Penwell Elba Riffle Penwell Winamac Central Press Sen. Dickinson New Deal M. E. Bible Thdianapols Inawa Somata Poth Federal iReserve Bank St.Louis Julie Pasengi Dana News Thomas K. Holden L Glves Greene Cansont Dayton Dean Dean Harvey Davis Detroit Black Legion Harvill Davis Cyrus McCormick CAL Wire John ‘Kerzan Fell’s Iron, Metal Company Johnson Nevers
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