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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
6
This bank advertises safe deposit vaults for insurances deeds wills and stocks with fire theft protection and two-key access. Annual cost starts as low as two dollars depending on box size and emphasizes Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Association backing.
The piece argues that a third term for Roosevelt is unlikely and criticizes partisans hoping for it. It suggests political experimentation by inexperienced groups may be harmless noise and could deter greater mischief, concluding with a resigned note about the political card being played tomorrow.
Terre Haute officials urge students working in vacation jobs to obtain Social Security numbers. James J. Snider says employers must report each worker's number and wages to the IRS. Applications are available at post offices for those without numbers.
In Olmsted Falls Ohio a 25 member village orchestra of enwineers housewives bankers and students meets weekly to perform Wagner to light opera. Led by 22 year old Kenneth J Lang the group values fun and aims to please with a program spanning Wagner Mozart and Strauss.
Charles Long, believed oldest Crimean War veteran, died in Brisbane at age 105. He served in the Crimea with the Royal Engineers, a longtime eyewitness to the 19th century conflict.
Moscow based Central Institute for Haematology develops a process to turn blood into powder for long term storage and later transfusion, enabling easier preservation and transport of blood supplies.
In Leighton Pennsylvania Corporal Benjamin Franklin was jailed on homicide charges after Jean Stephens aged 14 was shot in a state police car during questioning about bank robberies. The shooting followed the girl drawing a pistol and threatening the officers.
Miss Betty Green hosted the Lucky Ten club gathering at her home Tuesday evening. The group sang America and recited the club collect before routine business. Betty Jo Borders spoke on The Sub-deb, with benediction by Mary Ellen Canady. Guests included Nancy Schanlaub and Barbara Hannum.
Jasonville June 7 preparations were made for a memorial service on June 14. The Avenue circle held an all day meeting in the Masonic hall with a cooperative noon dinner for members and guests. Attendees included Mesdames Alma Wolfe Pearl Burris Miley Wooley Cecelia Divens Margaret Stalcup Opal Criss Ruth Jack Madge Wooten Nancy Kay Lida Harrel and Lavene Wolfe.
Newberry June 7 Miss Evelyn Sappenfield daughter of Mr and Mrs F R Sappenfield has received her A B degree from the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute Rochester N Y She graduated Newberry high school attended Vincennes University and Purdue University and is a member of Sigma Kappa Delta She will work in Rochester this summer.
Raymond Duvall testified in Shelby Circuit Court that his confession to the payroll robbery slaying of Clayton Potts at the Potts Foundry office in Indianapolis on March 25, 1987 was admitted as evidence. He claimed he was unaware of the confession’s contents and pressured to sign. Prosecutors denied his claims and noted interrogation tactics.
In Lewes Delaware a parrot named Birdy, a lifelong Democratic cheerleader for President Grover Cleveland, has died after a long career of shouting Hurrah for Cleveland. The bird, born around Cleveland’s first term in 1884, enjoyed a vast vocabulary but remained loyal to one leader even after losing sight years ago.
The bandit armed with a carpenter square robbed cashier Miss Marguerite Skeen of 27.80 at the Indiana theatre in Terre Haute. Kenneth Dunlap, 37, of Gosport, was chased by Usher Howard Sharpe and Radio Patrol, jailed on robbery charges after identification.
Members of the Epworth League at Linton First Methodist Church plan a wiener roast trip to Shakamak State Park Friday evening. Attendees should meet by 5 15 PM bring up to 12 cents for fare and pay park admission. Swimming is on the agenda.
In Jasonville on June 7 the King’s Daughters Bible class held its monthly meeting at the M E church basement presided by Mrs. Jack Moses. An all day meeting was invited for June 29 at Embury church. The program opened with song and prayers, readings, and three hymns. A handkerchief shower followed Mrs. Beal’s lesson review. A list of attendees is noted including Mrs. Flora Dodds and Mrs. Tillie Riddle among many others. Refreshments were served.
Miriam Clayton returned home after attending a four H club junior leadership camp near Indianapolis. The award recognized her outstanding 4-H club work with daily classes on junior leadership and related activities plus swimming recreation and vesper services. State leaders included S. W. Milligan J. E. Wylie Mrs D W Marshall Miss Agnes Glant Miss Frances Peacock and Mrs Vivan Carter A P Stewart served as music instructors.
Mr and Mrs Pete Powell and their daughter have moved to Sullivan to settle there. Mr Powell works at the Ford meat market in Sullivan and both Powells are well known in Linton where he formerly worked in the Maddison market meat department.
The Dugger American Legion auxiliary held a covered dish dinner and business meeting to honor Mae Stringer's birthday. Prizes were awarded to Marie Denman, Onie Laxon, and Lovella Bonham. attendees included Maude Watkins, Kathleen Pitman, Nora Jenkins, Dorothy Bridges and Edith Alumbaugh. The next gathering is scheduled June 12 at Nora Jenkins’ home.
Birthday club members gathered at Mrs. Laura Stout’s home in Jasonville to celebrate her birthday anniversary. A scarf was presented, games were played, and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames Harold Earlywine Mayne Crist Sam Miller Roy Hubble Lloyd Miller Dale Nellie Crosby and the hostess. The next meeting is planned for June 16 at Mrs Nellie Crosby’s home.
The government of Canberra will create a compulsory national registry of manpower to ensure precise knowledge in case of a war emergency. Registration once voluntary will become mandatory to bolster defense readiness.
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