Linton to Oil Local Streets Monday as Bid Wins
Linton city council approves oiling of unpaved streets starting Monday with 40 000 to 50 000 gallons of street oil. Steve Stalcup wins contract to supply and apply oil over local roads amid bids from Globe Greasoting Corp and Standard Oil. Burl Kinnaman elected to a three year term on the school board, term starting in August.
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Linton
Steve Stalcup
Globe. Greasoting Corporation
Indianapolis
Standard Oil Company
Stalcup
Burl Kinnaman
Kinnaman
Lew “Good
Greere
Democrat
Seeker Tries to Find Graves of Greene County Revolution Vets
Miss J Sanders of Gosport seeks graves of Revolutionary War veterans buried in Greene county. Names include Cornelius Westfall John Abbot William Bryant Abraham May Adam Rainbolt Daniel Solsby John Storm Joshua Burneth James Blevins Edward Purcell Daniel Woodsworth Joseph Lawrence Adam Stropes John Buskirk John Chaney and France Lang. Send burial info to Tinton Daily Citizen.
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J. Sanders
Gosport
Greene County
Cornelius Westfall
John Abbot
William G. Bryant
Abraham May
Queen Mary Scenes Stir The River Today
A fragmentary report describes the British superliner Queen Mary on the river, noting surrounding river craft and noisy activity as the vessel moves past. The incomplete text hints at public attention and a maritime event but lacks full details.
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Jower
League of Nations Assembly Likely June 23 Meeting
Geneva report says the 56 nation assembly may convene June 23 to resolve the Italian Ethiopian dispute. A preassembly meeting is planned for June 22 to prepare. The outcome could press Italy to leave the league and prompt revisions to the covenant shaping a new European political alignment.
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Geneva
U.P
League of Nations
League
Peace Council
Woodrow Wilson
World Parliament of Nations
Italy
Europe
Women's Missionary Meeting Moved to Friday at Stoeckel Home
The Women's Missionary society of the Saron Reformed church will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Stoeckel, instead of Thursday as originally planned.
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Women's Missionary Society of the
Saron Reformed Church
Edward Stoeckel
Two men face prison terms for passing bad checks
In Greene county circuit court, Fata Fankhouser of Worthington and Silas Taylor of Sullivan were found guilty of passing fraudulent checks. Fankhouser received one to five years in state prison and a $100 fine for a $625 check tied to hogs. Taylor was sentenced to one to five years for a $10 check.
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Sullivan
Worthington
Michigan City
Greene County
Greene Quand
Fata Fankhouser
Adams
Fynkhouser
Silas Taylor
Ctiss Myer's
J. Raymond Powell
Taylor
Mat Flynn
Trucks Wreck Kills Stock Animals Near Sandborn
A collision on State road 67 near Sandborn last night killed three calves and six hogs being hauled to the Indianapolis market. The two truck drivers escaped with minor injuries and were temporarily blinded by lightning.
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Sandborn
Indianapolis
Dr Craft Elected President of Linton Rotary Club
Dr W F Craft was elected president of the Linton Rotary Club for the coming year at a noon luncheon in the M E church basement. Also named were Francis Haseman as vice president John A Watkins treasurer and Thad Wolford secretary. The roster includes directors B V Bull Wayne Hamilton Pete Schloot Otto Harting A M Beasley T J Beecher and Francis Haseman.
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W. F. Craft
Linton Rotary Club
Francis Haseman
John A. Watkins
Thad Wolford
Craft
Rex Winters
Winters Wll
V." Bull
Bloomfield Club
Aes
Hospital Report Details Minor Operation Progress
A local hospital reports Mrs John Hatflsy undergoes a major operation today. Patient Myass Paul Maxwell remains under care after a period of illness, with condition improving as the day progresses.
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John Hatflsy
Myass Paul Maxwell
Democrats Invited to Greene County Women’s Club Meeting
An invitation was extended to all Democrats in Greene County to attend the Greene County Women’s Democratic club gathering at Shakamak State Park next Wednesday June 10. Mrs. Gilbert Sims, city president, urged a special turnout. The event opens at noon with a basket dinner at the shelter house. Principal address by Mrs. Sanford Trippett of Princeton, Seventh district Democratic vice-chairman, will follow, with additional features planned by the organizing committee.
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Greene County
Greene ‘County
Democratic Club
Shakamak State Park
Gilbert. Sims
Shelter House
Sanford Trippett
Princeton
Trippett
Sims
Mary Ellen Alkire Dies at Clay City
Mary Ellen Alkire, 86, widow of Hermit Alkire, died Tuesday night at her Clay City home after months of ill health. She was electrocuted two years earlier at a strip mine in the Linton field. Survived by a son and a daughter. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Free Methodist church in Clay City.
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Mary Millen Alkive
Alkive
Linton Field
Clay City
Methodist Church
Boys 4-H Club Sets Special Meeting at Linton High
A special meeting of the Boys 4-H club will be held at 7:30 Thursday night at Linton High School. Blanchard Ketchem Greene county game warden and C. C. Hendren of Bloomfield will address the meeting and explain the conservation projects.
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Linton High School
Ulscugs
Weekend Visit Spotted In Worthington and Indianapolis Trip
Miss Clarence Blanton and Mr. Jay DeCoyer from Kalanjazog Michigan joined Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blanton of Worthington for a weekend together. They also attended a dance in Indianapolis.
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Worthington
Clarence Blanton
Jay DeCoyer
Kalanjazog
Michy
Arthu Blanton
Yacest
Indianapolis
Boxing Night Set for Moose Hall Next Tuesday
A boxing show at Moose Hall on Tuesday June 9 will feature multiple bouts with local fighters. Five percent of gross receipts will go to the Linton Milk Fund. Matches include Cox of Linton 140 lb vs Lines Bell Jasonville, Edwards Worthington CCC 125 lb vs Joe Long Sullivan, Lash Linton 155 lb vs Curtis Combs Jasonville, Tom Cox Linton 150 lb vs Chuck Horn Switz City, Speck Wilson Linton 148 lb vs Pete Wells Linton CCC, Jack Cox Linton 190 lb vs Coby Kiser Farmersburg 185 lb.
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Moose’ Hall
Linton Milk Fund
Frank Cox
Linton
Lines Bell
Jasonville
David Edwards
Worthington CCC
Joe Long
Sullivan
Skinny Lash
Curtis Combs
Tom’ Cox
Chuck Horn
Switz City
Speck Wilson
Pete Wells
Jack Cox
Coby Kiser
Farmersburg
Susan Sheppard 76 Dies After Heart Attack
Susan Elma Sheppard, 76, died at 5:40 this morning at her home 709 Tenth Street Northeast after a heart attack. Born Oct 28, 1859 in Carlisle Sullivan County, she lived in Linton many years and belonged to Pleasantville M E Church. Survived by one sister, Mrs Bennett, and one brother, Sheppard of Tuscola. Funeral services Friday at 2 PM at Pleasantville M E Church with Rev Crane. burial in Pleasantville Cemetery.
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Susan Elma Sheppard
Tenth — Street
Miss Sheppard
Ise Carlisle
Sullivan County
Linton
Pleasantville
M. E. Church
Shard
No Bennett
Sheppard
Tuscola
Newonera
M. E
Crane
Antville
Indiana GOP begins convention amid organization resolve
At Indianapolis June 3 the Republican state convention opened as candidates for governor and other offices crowded to the Coliseum. Ivan C. Morgan of Austin was elected state chairman, replacing Don B. Irwin. Leading contenders for governor included Raymond S. Springer and H. H. Vans, while several other names such as Glen R. Hillis Elza C. Rogers and George R. Hill were among aspirants. Many party leaders expressed low enthusiasm for the announced slate, with talk of a potential dark horse and several possible lieutenant governor candidates discussed.
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Cy Eugene J. Cadoll
N. S
Indianapolis
Ind
Ivan C. Morgan
Austin
Don B. Irwin
Frankfort
Raymond S. Springer
Connersville
H. H. Vans
Newcastle
Glen R. Hillis
Kokomo
Elza C. Rogers
Lebanon
Cairman
George R. Hill
Michigan City
Joseph B. Kyle
Gary
Lake County
Kyle
Samuel R. Guard
Spencer Farm Paper
Charles A. Halleck
Rensselaer
William E. Jenner
Paoli
John L. Moorman
Knox
Everett N. Neal
Noblesville
James Slane
Lafayette
David R. Scott
Linton
Virgil H. Brown
Shelbyville
Ben Watt
Harry E. Crumpacker
Michigan
C'ty
Salvation Army cancels weekend services due to Indianapolis meetings
Salvation Army announces no Saturday or Sunday services at the local hall because of special meetings in Indianapolis. Capt. and Mrs. Clifford Isaacs will attend the Indianapolis sessions, and leaders and Sunday school teachers from the post plan to attend as well.
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Salvation Army Hall
Indianapolis
Clifford Isaacs
Post
Seventh District Legion and Auxiliary Meet at McCormick's Creek
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary of Linton and Greene County plan a two day Seventh District meeting at McCormick's Creek State Park near Spencer on June 6 and 7. Assistant National Adjutant Harold L. Plummer will speak Sunday afternoon. Activities include a Saturday dance at Canyon Inn, rooms and meals at Canyon Inn, swimming, hiking, and a Sunday noon fried chicken dinner. Registration opens Saturday at 5 p.m. at Canyon Inn.
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American Legion
American ‘Legion ‘Ladies Auxiliary
National
Durand
Michigan
Plummer
Fourth Infantry
Wisconsin National Guard
82Nd
Alpha Delta
Tri Kappa Sorority
Spencer
Canyon Inn
Legion and Auxiliary
Legionnaires
McCormick’s Creek Park
Joe Clark
Ladies Auxiliary
Canyon Inn Hate
New Baby Born to Hart Family at Nine Mile Community
A seven pound baby boy named Lloyd Wendell was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hart at their home in the Nine Mile community on Monday June 1. The mother is Iva Blanton Hart before marriage.
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Joe Hart
Nine Mile
Lloyd Wendell
Hart
Iva Blanton
Black Legion slayings tied to Poole case in Detroit
Dayton Dean, a hired killer for the Black Legion, testified in common pleas court that Charles A. Poole was ordered killed by hanging or gunfire an hour before his kidnapping. Dean described the plan to transport Poole for the one way ride to Detroit’s west side where he was shot after protest.
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Detroit
WPA
Charles A. Poole
Dayton Dean
Curly
Poole
Dean
McCrea
Black Legion
West Side
Clarinda Griffin 85 Passes Away in Sullivan County
Mrs. Clarinda Griffin aged 85 died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ed Wolfe near Dugger after a heart attack. She was born in Sullivan County and lived there most of her life. Survived by sisters Mrs. Ed Wolfe and Mrs. Ella Anderson, brother W. L. Woodward, and a daughter Margaret who preceded her in death. Funeral 2:30 Thursday at Shloh church, Woodward cemetery burial. Ray Newkirk Funeral Home, Pleasantville, in charge.
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Clarinda, Griffin
Christ’an
William H. Griffin
Ed Wolfe
Near Dugger
Ella Anderson
Paxton
W. L. Woodward
Carlisle
Margaret
Sh Loh
Woodward Cemetery
Ray Newkirk
Twilight League opener halted after collision in outfield
Excitement filled the Linton Sunday Swing Twilight League debut at City Park. Glens burn Mission and Dugger Church of Christ supplied the venue. play was stopped in the second inning after two Dugger players collided while chasing a fly ball. One player was knocked unconscious and rushed to a physician’s office. Glenburn HA led Bryant, p’t e burn, who pitched hitless through the first two innings, retiring six Dugger batters.
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Linton
City Park Diamond
Glensburn
Dugger Church of Christ
Ee Tate
Essary
Glenburn HA
Bryant
P'Te Burn
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Shakamak
Mary Ellen Alkire
Susan Sheppard
Coliseum
Fairgrounds
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Morgan
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McCormick’s Creek State Park
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