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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
3
The Fag Day dedication at Linton scout camp includes a 2 15 parade featuring Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and Cup Scouts led by the Linton drum and bugle corps. The event will begin with a noon gathering and conclude with a flag service and addresses by Mayor Bull and Verna Rube.
County Agent Arthur Haseman orders compliance officers to measure corn-hog contract forms for 1985 permit applicants in Greene County. Checking now aims to speed work, reduce county expenses, and boost adjustment payment checks once contracts are signed as 522 producers are involved.
Readers witness a flood scene along the Missouri river where water overrun tracks and pipes prompts rescues. Boonville, Missouri, crews report boats and locomotives sharing the flooded area as waters rise and people seek aid.
Faye McKee a 1935 Linton High School honor student received word from Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute that she earned a competitive scholarship. Ralph M. Tirev announced the honor as one of Greene County’s two recipients this year. The award covers nearly all tuition for one year with renewal possible on high grades. McKee and Jessie Lois Heaton were the two Linton graduates with A averages in the 1935 class.
Linton and Dugger horse shoe members could not meet due to rain at the park courts. Jerico will supply the opponent next Tuesday. Linton riders head to Terre Haute to face Brecksmith pitchers, with transport arranged by 10 30 tomorrow morning.
The local control association records indicate an application was made for the 19385 corn hog contracts.
June 8 Havana report says Antonio San Miguel, Cuba’s second richest man, was released this morning after a Wednesday kidnaping for a $285,000 ransom. He has returned to his Naranjito home. whether the ransom was paid remains unclear.
The government dismissed charges against six co defendants in the Insull collapse case leaving Samuel Insull Samuel Insull Jr Harold J Stuart and Martin Insull as defendants in the final effort to obtain a conviction in the three billion dollar Insull activities projects. Judge James H Wilkerson granted the motion by Special Assistant Attorney General Forrest Harness and dropped John F O Keefe Charles W Daniels Jai Jo Doyle Stanley Field and William R Erwin from the case.
2000 workers in the commerce building prepared to leave government posts as NRA activity stirred. Reports say Johnson era programs falter while officials describe the regime in its death throes amid June turmoil.
Four Linton men killed a six foot chicken snake near Worthington on State road 67 when the reptile threatened to strike. Frank Moody William Swan Hinkle Herrod and Invin Beasley felled it with rocks and displayed the carcass in Linton to back their account.
The Greene County Alcoholic Beverage Board met in Bloomfield to hear three permit applications. Bert Johnson of Linton sought a three way license to sell beer wine and whiskey by the drink. Other applicants included Lon Rairden Lyons for a retail beer license Paul Swartz Linton for a retail beer license and Earl Myers Linton for the state commission. The board members signaled agreement and will forward the report to the state commission for final action.
James D. Adams chairman of the State Highway Commission urged drivers to slow down in construction zones to prevent more fatalities. Workmen will record license numbers and charges will be pressed against violators who ignore caution signs.
Announcement from this city reports Miss Minerva Jane Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Richardson of Los Angeles California married Gilbert Bousquet also of Los Angeles The ceremony took place Saturday June 1 in Los Angeles where the Richardsons have resided for several years Minerva Jane attended local high school for two years later graduated in Los Angeles and has been employed as a stenographer since then The note mentions Mrs Oscar Hasgmaan a former resident of Anton
The west tower of the Century of Progress sky ride in Chicago, an 1800 ton steel and concrete structure, toppled after two dynamite blasts. Wrecking crews labored overnight, debris scattered into the lakefront area as officials closed a 1500 foot danger zone and staged a private show for safety. Rufus Dawes proclaimed it the last show of the old Century of Progress.
A police dog show sponsored by A. L. Wall of the Weaver-Wall Co will be staged on Main Street grounds this afternoon and tonight under Captain A B Comner. Jerry Silver Queen and Lagonda will perform with silent commands and math tricks while a New Union Lumber Co hosts in Jacksonville trip.
Ferdinand Brunetière emerged as a leading systematic critic of maid art in late 19th century literary circles, shaping debates on realism and moral function in literature.
Roper Gibbons leads 52 local hopefuls rehearsing as fake Hollywood stars for the Hollywood Premiere at the Grand theatre next Tuesday night. Directors fear Harpo like chaos and anticipate Laurel and Hardy slapstick may spark trouble while Mae West’s arrival remains tightly guarded. Local stars hope to thrill audiences as Linton’s movie colony aims to outscream the real screen legends in a festive, comic showcase.
Men who completed a special first aid course at the Linton public library are asked to see Mrs Donte to receive their certificates. Carl Nies Ray Gabbard and Ward Adeth of the Little Betty mine are named as constructors. Mr Donte reports he received first aid certificates from the United States Bureau of Mine for the men who took the course. Call at Mr Donte today.
The Red Men softball team plans to attend a Monday afternoon meeting at the park at 6 9 PM to discuss joining the Linton Softball League. Members who recently requested time off are urged to attend and avoid conflicts with Monday events.
The Linton Giants meet Jasonville at 2 30 in Jasonville diamond in tomorrow's White River Valley league schedule. A girls softball game starts at 12 39 with a park band planned. Giants and Susonville lineups include Pickle Greenwood Kennedy Murray Mazoye Taylor McKown Ingleman Moss Sarmont Susonville players Tartingle Greenwood McFearson Gallispias Ketchum Wills Boble Suthard Walters Williams. Giants meet at noon in front of the Grand theatre for assembly and travel.
Clarence Lucas, burned when struck by lightning in a Lone Tree field late Thursday, is reported in good condition. Initial fears of serious injury have lessened, with doctors expecting a speedy recovery in the near term.
A. Yvisitor A. B. Moore of Lyons, who served two terms as Greene County commissioner starting in 1910, was in Linton today on business. A picture bride is defined as a bride who has not met her groom before marriage.
The Indiana State Medical Association issued a list of swimming safety “Don’ts” noting drownings are not the only deaths tied to swimming. It urges checks on pool lab reports and warns against raw sewage exposure, overheating, swimming after meals, overfatigue, long sessions, and drying off in chilly air.
Construction of what promises to be one of Linton's finest homes begins Monday with workmen starting on a brick veneer English design house at First and Ry streets northwest. A. H. Miener of J. C. Penney Co. oversees the project. William M. Anderson secured the contract, Allen A Wilkinson Lumber Co. supplies materials, and Chapman Plumbing Shop handles plumbing.
Indiana highway system to hire farmers again to mow grass and weed cross and weeds along right of ways. James Adams, chairman of the highway commission, announced the program paid on an hourly basis. About 10,000 dollars was spent last year on this maintenance phase.
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Italian leader tells Sabanda division Britain cannot stop Italy over Abyssinia. He says Italy will follow its chosen path and will accept coercion, as debates in the British Commons condemn Italy’s action. Meanwhile Abyssinian Emperor Haile Selassie I narrowly escapes an assassination attempt on an Imperial train near Jibati Addis Abeba as guards and troops thwart tribesmen estimated at 2000.
An official release lists Twilight Sunday School League games for next week. On Wednesday June 12 at Linton City diamond an all star team faces the Linton Giants at 7 p.m. Other fixtures include St Pete Catholic versus Linton Baptists in Olive Branch Park, and several matches across Triangle and Pleasantville venues.
An eight year old girl named Anna May Williams underwent an operation last night at the hospital and is reported to be improving today. Mrs. Helen Hill of Jai his morning was moved to her home after the proceedings.
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