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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
1
Roy E. Price recalls a 1907 Linton brochure and a sharp prank on J. B. Sherwood involving a misdated title. The piece blends memories of Jim Red Sherwood with reflections on leadership and national unity, citing a 1930s labor conference idea and a nostalgic view of Linton.
In Greene County Recreation League action Midland suffered its first defeat as Lyons edged them 4 to 3 and Linton topped Switz City 13 to 5. Bloomfield beat Jasonville 8 to 2, while Midland remains atop the standings by a half game with two rain makeups on tap. Fry pitched ten innings for Lyons in the win.
Gloria Sue Yates seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Yates of West Linton died at five oclock Saturday afternoon after an illness of one month The child was born October 20 1937 Surviving are the parents a brother Amos Edward Yates and two sisters Mary Ethel and Barbara Pauline all at home The body was taken to Welch and Cornett Funeral Home for preparation Burial followed at Fairview cemetery with Miss Nora D Yoder in charge
Mr and Mrs B F Clark and daughters Thelma and Virginia traveled to Danville on Sunday evening to attend the Baccalaureate exercises for Danville Central Normal College. Their daughters Ineva and Geneva are members of the college's 1988 graduating class.
A letter from Mrs. John S. Taylor of Largo Florida says her father Will E Naugle is in a St Petersburg hospital awaiting a localized operation this week. The 75 year old former Linton Daily Citizen publisher is in good overall health and expected to recover. Mrs Taylor plans to take him to Indiana for a summer visit once released.
Mrs. Mariah Smith, 83, pioneer resident south of Gilmour, died Sunday morning after a three year illness. She was born Feb 13 1885 to John and Mary Bonham and had two marriages producing several children. Funeral services are set for 2 30 PM Wednesday at Lebanon church with burial nearby.
Des Moines dispatch notes fair weather as the New Deal issue drives turnout in the Iowa primary. Reports from rural and urban districts indicate heavy voting with Democratic headquarters estimating around 200000 votes. The article cites Republicans crossing over to vote in the Democratic contest over the New Deal.
The West Linton Cubs beat the Sandborn Seniors 8 to 5 on the Sandborn diamond. Linton pitchers Laughlin Holder and Starkey fanned ten by Holder in five innings. Sandborn relievers were Osborn England and Pitcher.
Charles Brannon of Bloomfield was moved to his home Sunday. Ruth Friedman after an appendectomy is now with her parents Mr and Mrs Max Friedman. Nellie Betchy, A W Moehlman, and Floyd Cornett all underwent major operations with varying recoveries. Patricia Lucille Flynn, eight pounds two ounces, was born today at Freeman Greene county hospital to Mr and Mrs Leo Flynn.
The Jasonville horse shoe club defeated Linton 975 ringers 1530 points to 818 ringers 1078 points in a league meet. Upcoming games include Linton at Pleasantville Thursday and Jerico debuting at Jasonville Sunday as a Terre Haute club joins league play. Also, over 800 bushels of grain burned at the Cravens farm near Worthington with no livestock harmed and insurance covering most losses.
Washington June 6 A Bureau of Air Commerce investigating board reports the May 16 transport plane crash near Saugus California killed nine. Weather made flying by ground contact through mountains impossible and caused the accident according to the board.
Newark New Jersey June 6 city commissioners split over the Saturday disruption of a Socialist rally in Military Park. Norman Thomas was assaulted with eggs and cucumbers. a wooden platform collapsed. Public Safety Director Michael P. Duffy ordered a full probe into police laxity, while Commissioner John Byrne Jr. refused to grant future outdoor permits for Thomas appearances.
In South Bend Indiana on June 6 four men were held after $3,000 ransom cash failed to match serial numbers in the Jimmy Cash Jr kidnapping case. Detained are Frank Bennett Raymond Hofilena Frank Militante and Andy Otes. Mrs Braxton says she will push to force release of her husband and son questioned by the FBI.
Walter Alumbaugh a North Linton resident suffered a broken vertebra in a rock fall at the Sunlite coal mine southeast of Switz City. He was treated at Freeman Greene County Hospital after the 9 am accident while working on the bottom. The mine two miles southeast of Switz City on the old state road is a wagon mine. a several years ago a fire entombed seven miners there for eight hours.
Former district vice chairman Mrs Alta Sembower will be the principal speaker at the Greene County Women's Democratic club meeting in Worthington Park. A covered dish luncheon is planned at noon followed by entertainment and speeches. A bus will depart from the Democratic headquarters at 11 am, and attendees are asked to bring their own table service.
The Japan council number 80 lodge changes meeting to 6 30 Tuesday evening to elect officers. A bingo party follows the business session starting at 8 00.
All members of the Linton Columbian chapter 140 QC E S are urged to be present at 7 30 oclock Wednesday evening for a meeting in the hall. Business of importance will be discussed.
Sam Wymer a 59 year old resident of Linton died Saturday in Robert Long hospital Indianapolis from blood poisoning caused by a tooth infection. He lived in Linton for over thirty years and worked as a meat cutter. Surviving are four sons Owen Orley Harold and Carl, two daughters Beatrice Hopkins Lucille Wymer, two sisters Mrs Charles Criss and Mrs Maude Wymer. Funeral arrangements set at M J Aikin and Son funeral home and family plot burial at Fairview Cemetery with Rev Sam Tuttle officiating.
The Linton Miners beat Carlton Kalama zoo Bricks 4 3 on Sunday to advance to the semi finals of the Tere Haute sectional tournament. Chanley pitched a full game, with Greenwood and W Trinkle delivering key hits to push across the winning run. They face Rockville Merchants next Sunday at Terre Haute aiming at the state final.
The condition of Floyd Cornett after an appendectomy on Saturday at Freeman Greene County hospital is reported satisfactory.
Congressional leaders met with President Roosevelt signaling possible adjournment this Saturday after a clash between conservatives and New Dealers over wage hour legislation. Sen Elbert D Thomas proposed a three year flexible standard above a 25 cent floor, leading to a 40 cent minimum after year three. The House sent a 3.725 billion relief recovery bill to conference with the Senate, naming Bankhead Taylor and Ludlow as House conferees while Senate conferees were already named.
Bombs struck Canton area for hours killing and injuring hundreds as foreign hospitals were hit. French marines occupied the Doumer hospital, and an emergency hospital was set up near the YMCA after a direct strike. Reports also claim Germany and Japan discussed postwar economic spoils in the Far East.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Zeman and Mrs. Harvey Young with daughter June of Miami arrived Saturday in Linton. They were called by the serious illness of Pete May of South Main Street. Mrs. Zeman and Mrs. Young are daughters of Mr. May.
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