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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1940
Page
1
The piece notes a spring payroll boost from Saturday pay and brisk local spending as merchants push summer goods. It urges readers to contact Congress on national defense and war policies, and mentions Fourth of July celebrations and reflections on democracy amid World War I era tones.
A daughter weighing six pounds five ounces was born Friday evening to Mrs. Leo Robertson of Third Street Northwest. The baby was named Jewelledean Ann. Mrs. Ora Sullivan of Linton Route 1 was taken to her home Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Risley of Van Wert Ohio are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Waddell in Gambill. The trip highlights local social ties and familial hospitality.
The Greene County circuit court in Bloomfield faced a busy Saturday with cases including a replevin suit of George and Effie Puckett, a venue change in Ernest and wife vs City of Linton, a divorce venue motion by Jonquil Markle, and Marjorie Jackson gaining custody of her child after divorce from John Jackson. Juvenile court committed Charles Spainhower to the Indiana Boys' School for stealing $10, while Geneva Edwards pled guilty to assault and battery and received 120 days in the Indiana Women’s Prison plus a $10 fine. Edwards threatened self harm during testimony, asserting she would not complete the sentence.
U S Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana says he will not vote at the Democratic national convention for a third term for President Roosevelt. He opposes the third term and notes Indiana Democrats meet June 25 to decide if their delegation will be bound by the unit rule. He clarifies the stance is not personal to Roosevelt.
A sow belonging to Tommy Shoptaw of I Street Southwest bore two Chester White pigs fused at the abdomen by skin. Found at 3:30 this morning the pair were alive with their organs joined. Shoptaw plans to bottle feed and raise them, part of a 13-pig litter.
Mrs. Mildred Marie Howard 22 died at 514 East Sycamore Street Jasonville. Survived by husband Leo two sons Donald Gene Jimmie Lee five brothers and two in laws. Funeral Sunday 2 PM at Jasonville United Brethren Church led by Rev J H Asley. Roy Ring 49 died at Veterans Hospital Indianapolis services held at Claibourne Church with Rev Bert Sanders officiating. Survived by widow Emma three sons Robert John Donald two daughters Myrtle Bedwell Reba Ring three brothers Otto Ford Vernal and Ford Ring plus sister Stella Johnson. McClanahan Funeral Home arranged.
The community Daily Vacation Bible School will run 9 to 11 each morning in the Christian church with hand work in the Methodist church. One hundred sixteen pupils attended Friday. 15 teachers and helpers run the program led by Rev. Harry J. Bailey. A commencement display is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. and a picnic at Humphreys Park will follow dismissals on Friday.
Authorities ordered museums and galleries closed and art treasures moved to safety as Italy prepared for war The government aimed to protect national artistic and archaeological patrimony including the Lion of Judah monument While ships withdrew from seas the appointment of Marshal Emilio de Bono to command southern forces signaled potential war spread to Africa
The Greene Circuit Court clerk in Bloomfield issues a marriage license to Cecil Sick aged 19 of Linton son of Felton Sick and Ruby Mae Crowder aged 19 of Linton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Crowder.
Mr and Mrs John Fritz spend the weekend with daughter Ruth Marie at Green Castle. They will attend the commencement exercises Monday morning at DePauw University where Miss Fritz is a graduating class member.
The Linton Miners travel to Gilmour to face the Maumee Col lieries with new infield help Clark and Rodenbeck expected to boost hitting and defense. They also schedule a June 16 game against Terre Haute Knights of Columbus at Humphreys Park and list several upcoming opponents and a noon departure from the Kroger corner.
Mrs. John Shaw Mrs. Morrison Maxine Shaw and Maud Woodruff attended the commencement exercises at Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute yesterday. Miss Esther Shaw was a member of the graduating class.
All members of Linton Boy Scouts troop No. 5S are urged to gather at 8:00 AM Monday at the local Baptist church. Assistant Scoutmaster Charles DeCourcy asks all boys to be present.
French war planes attacked Berlin industrial suburbs last night with seaplanes aiding the raid. Officials said factories in Berlin outskirts were the targets and that the action was officially disclosed today.
United Press reports Senate isolationists campaign to block selling about 300 army and navy airplanes and vast munitions to the Allies. They argue the direct intervention would push American troops abroad, while Roosevelt says he can trade new purchases but needs future legislation to extend gun sales.
Tools lost by drillers at 2800 feet depth at the Delta Riser test have been recovered after fishing. Drillers have reached 2900 feet in the Trenton formation with no oil shown yet. If no oil is found, the plan is to drill deeper toward the St Peter's sand.
The Christian Youth Advocates announce a Sunday gathering at the Linten Saren Evangelical and Reformed church. A social session with games and refreshments runs from 5:15 to 6:00 PM, followed by a devotional at 6:00 PM with guest speaker Mrs. Glen Corlette. The group meets quarterly, next in September.
A noon Sunday basket dinner for United Brethren Church members and friends will be held in Humphreys park. All members were urged to attend.
Berlin reports deny halt of blitzkrieg in France while noting French defense along the Somme Aisne front. Paris dispatches describe German shock troops and tank thrusts from Breslau to Forges Les Eaux with British and French counteractions. London warns of widespread bombing and uncertain outcomes as experts ponder a potential new Italian aided axis push through Switzerland.
Funeral services for Leonidas Onie Foster 67 held Sunday at Antioch Church south of Bloomfield with Rev Ronald Secrest of Mitchell in charge. Burial in Antioch cemetery. Foster, longtime Bloomfield resident, died after a two year illness. He worked for Illinois Central and Manon railroads and was a member of the Christian Church. Survived by wife Estelle five daughters three sons a brother and a sister. Kidd Jenkins Undertaking company of Bloomfield arranged.
Perry Brown 68 a Bloomfield resident was buried this afternoon at Grandview cemetery after services at Kidd Funeral chapel. He was a lifelong Bloomfield resident and is survived by nephew Fred Tongate and nieces Helen Strader of Indianapolis and Mary Grigsby of Jasonville.
Ruth Allender a school teacher postponed her vacation indefinitely after she fell roller skating at a farewell party in Beaver City Nebraska breaking her left leg above the ankle.
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