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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1936

Page

4

Striver as Mate Pride of Oregon Due for Selection

The June 9 1936 United Press report from Cleveland notes Gov Alfred M Landon leading on first ballot for the Republican presidential nomination with Frederick Steiner favored for the vice presidency. Borah remains aloof. A second ballot is likely and Steiner is seen as the most probable running mate.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Public Hall Cleveland Ohio Henry P. Fletcher Lake Front Alfred M. Landon Fletcher Landon Borah Knox Vandenberg Frederick Steiner Oregon

Evansville College appoints Dr E M Kown McKown to faculty

Dr E M McKown, pastor of the Linton M E church, is named to Evansville college faculty to teach Bible and philosophy. He will assume duties in September after the fall term opens. McKown has a decade in ministry and holds degrees from Evansville College and Boston University.

E. M. McKown Linton -M.E Evansville College Evansville Edgar Blake Detroit James J E. Morelock McKeown H. F. Legg Legg Simpson College Indianola McKown Linton Indiana New Albany Boston University School of Theology Boston Wellesley (Mass.) M. E the Shoals M. E Bloomington M.E Rivervale’ Institute Alocal Training For M. E. Conference Greene County, Epworth League Lin- Pan Christian Advocate The Pastors’ Journal Zion’s Herald

New Park Inn Set for Wednesday Grand Opening

The New Park Inn will formally debut Wednesday announced by Victor Lefebvre manager. Located on State road 4 opposite Linton City Park the remodeled inn features redecorated interiors a finished dance floor and dining and dancing expected to be popular. Special opening night attraction planned with short orders and later special dinners and entertainment, plus the filling station will also operate.

New Park Inn Victor ‘Lefebvre State Road 4 Linton City Park Lefebvre

Hospital Report Miss Mitchell Undergoes Major Operation

Miss Alice Mitchell of Jason Ville underwent a major operation this morning. Ms Frank Nogl of Worthington was admired for testament today.

Alice Mitchell Jason Ville Frank Nogl Worthington Q Testament

Boy Scout Court of Honor Held in Bloomfield Hall

Linton and Bloomfield Boy Scout troops attended a court of honor at Bloomfield Scout hall. George Baker chaired and presented advancements to scouts including William Bennie for Star rank. Plans for a Flag Day rally were outlined for Bloomfield with activities starting Saturday afternoon and continuing Sunday morning. Dick Jones invited all county troops and parents to participate.

Linton Bloomfield George Baker Harry Dowell Bloomington White River Area Boy Scout Council William Bennie Jmmie Mitten Lawrence Morgan Chester Stoeckel Dick Thompson Harry Laughlin Leo Goodman Mack Duncan Addison Steward Greene Dick Jones

Tomato Plant Distribution Planned for City Hall Today

Trustee Jesse D. Figgins announced about 8 000 tomato plants will be distributed to needy and relief clients from City Hall relief headquarters starting at 8 30 o clock tomorrow morning. The effort aims to aid both relief and non relief families in the township.

Jesse D. Figgins City Hall

Golf Meet Set For Wednesday Night At Linton

Linton Municipal Golf Course calls members to a 7 30 pm Wednesday meeting in Linton City Hall to review the follow up golf membership drive and showcase course improvements inviting anyone interested in joining or learning about the changes.

Linton Municipal Linton City Hall

Old Fashioned Mother to Be Staged by Saron Reformed Group

The Christian Endeavor society of the Saron Reformed Church will present a three act comedy drama Old Fashioned Mother on Thursday and Friday night June 11 12 at 730 in the church lower auditorium. The play features a mother and her wayward son village gossip and the ever swapping Jerry Gosling with a mix of drama comedy romance sorrow rejoicing and expectancy. Choir rehearsals under Widow Bill Pendle and poet Miss Lovizy Loving Custard provide humorous features. Directed by Rev. C A Hofmann the production aims to benefit the church organ fund with tickets 10 and 25 cents available from Christian Endeavor members or at Letterman Hatchery.

Society Saron Church Jerry Gosling Widder Bill Pendle C. A. Hofmann Christian Endeavor Letterman Hatchery

F A M Lodge to Meet Wednesday in Buck Town

Linton lodge No 660 A M plans a Wednesday 7 30 pm meeting at the Masonic hall to discuss participating in final rites for Charles Webb a lodge member killed in a Dugger Martin coal mine explosion Webb a Buck Town resident will have last rites Thursday afternoon at Mt Moriah church

Linton Lodge Masonic Charles Webb Dugger-Martin Webb Bucktown Mt. Moyiah’ Church

Greater Linton Groups to Meet for Club Picnic Plans

The General committees of the Greater Linton Club, organizing the merchants event, will meet at Linton City Park on Thursday evening. All committee members are urged to attend the planning session, with the main outing set for a future date.

Greater Linton Club Linton City Dung Ayill Greater Linton Gland Hall

Three From This City Elected to County Young People's Club Posts

Lewis Goble of Jasonville was elected president of the Greene County Young People's Democratic club. Miss Thelma Powell, Rose Smith, and Maurice Witty from this city named to officer posts. Alvin Johnson of Seymour spoke on the club's purpose. 112 new members joined, boosting total to a county high. Aims include backing party activities and supporting Johnson for national leadership in 1938. next meeting set for June 22 at Hotel Roosevelt.

Hotel Roosevelt Lewis Goble Jasonville Thelma Powell Rose Smith Maurice Witty Spacous Alvin Johnson Seymour State Young ‘People’s Democratic Club Greene County Johnson Young People’s Organization Young People’s Club Indiana Charles Maingly Bloomington Young People’s Democratic Club Nellie Polley Franklin Lew Good Greene County Democrat

Royal Arch Masons Schedule Meeting Tonight Here

Members of the local Royal Arch Masons line up a 7:30 PM meeting to plan hosting the Western Indiana Royal Arch Chapter association. The gathering will honor High Priests from Terre Haute Brazil Clinton Rockville Sullivan Greencastle and Linton chapters with a Royal Arch degree demonstration Friday June 19.

Royal Arch Masons Tme Indiana Royal Arch Terre Haute Brazil Clinton Rockville Sullivan Greencastle Linton

M. E. Class Plans Picnic at McCormick's Creek Park

The First M. E. church Sunday school class organized a picnic at McCormick's Creek state park on Wednesday June 10. Members should bring their own dinner and a guest. The group meets at the church at 7 am.

M. BE McCormick's Creek State Park

FHA Branch Office Opened in Linton

A Federal Housing Administration branch office opened on the second floor of the Citizens' National Bank building in Linton. Mrs Verna Walton directs the new office with Courtland Chambers of Bloomfield as official interviewer for Greene and Sullivan counties. Interviews run daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants are informed after investigation whether a loan will be approved.

Federal Housing Administration Citizens’ National Bank Verna Walton Linton FHA Courtland Chambers Bloomfield Greene and Sullivan Counties Walton Claude Poe Greene Mr.Chambers Joan

Glenburn Mission Seeks Youth to Lyons Epworth Rally

Glenburn Young people plan to attend the Epworth League rally in Lyons tonight meeting at 6:30 PM at the Glenburn Mission Church where transportation will be provided.

Glenburn Mission Lyons Epworth ‘League

Mine Webb funeral set after Dugger mine blast

Funeral services are planned for Charles Webb and John Williams, mine workers killed in a Dugger Martin mine explosion near Bucktown and Paxton. Williams will be buried in Fairview Cemetery after services in Paxton and a second ceremony at 4 p.m. at Mrs Nancy Gleason's home. Webb, 45, will have rites at Mt Moriah church with Linton Masonic Lodge participating, burial at Fairview Cemetery. Webb leaves a widow, three children, and his parents. Williams leaves a widow, Juanita Brogan, and two children.

Plains Charles Webb Bucktown John Williams Paxton Dugger - Martin Mr. Williams Railsbank Sullivan Williams Nancy Jane Gleason Ninth Street Fairview Cemetery Juanita Brogan Mr. Webb Mt. Moriah Church Webb Newkirk Pleasantville Linton

Dollar bill found in collapsed mine scene raises mystery

Rescue workers recovered two bodies from the Duger Martin coal mine after an explosion. Amid the debris a flattened old dollar bill was found on a T rail beam about 1000 feet from the blast. Investigators question how the note survived and was flattened by the force of the blast.

Duger-Martin John Williams

Linton Youths Escape Fire From Hay Truck Crash

Two Linton youths leaped from a blazing 1981 Ford truck carrying over two tons of clover hay about six miles south of Linton at 10 this morning. Driver Chig Wright and partner Pete Rose escaped as the truck nose dived into a ditch, but the vehicle and hay were destroyed. The fire arose from a defective exhaust, and the crew rode to safety just before the blaze engulfed the cab. Ed Kramer of Linton owned the truck.

State End Gity Chig Wright Pete Rose Linton Ed Kramer

Stop Landon Fight Forecast by Knox Forces Leader

Former New Hampshire senator George Moses, a Knox forces leader, predicted in Cleveland that no nomination would occur before the sixth ballot. He warned that steamroller tactics would fail before they even begin.

Landon George Moses New Hampshire Col Frank Knox Cleveland Moses Knox

Mrs John Stahl Dies In Freeman Greene County Hospital

Mrs Mattie Stahl age 72 of Worthington died this afternoon in Freeman Greene County hospital after a serious operation. She had been ill since late last week and was a member of the Worthington Christian church. Survived by husband John and three sons Russell Wayne and Reid Stahl, all of Worthington.

Mattie Stahl Worthington Freeman-Greene County Worthington Christian Church John Russell Wayne Reid Stahl

Whittenberger Family Welcomes Baby Joyce Elaine

A seven pound baby girl named Joyce Elaine was born Sunday in Des Moines Iowa to Mr and Mrs G W Whittenberger formerly of the city. The father known as Bill was circulation manager of the Linton Daily Citizen and Indianapolis News after previously serving at Vincennes newspaper. Joyce Elaine is the second child in the Whittenberger home.

Whittenbergers G. W. Whittenberger Des Moines Iowa Joyce Elaine Bill Linton Daily Citizen Indianapoli News Vincennes Doyce Elaine Cnld Whittenberger

Listing of talking birds includes many species

The passage lists talking birds such as cockatoo cockatiel lory paysakeet turquoisine love bird bea laelkent macaw conure amaanga checkys and parrot, highlighting the variety of species capable of vocalization.

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Striver Mate Pride OF Oregon Sen. Steiner Lake Erie Irederick Steiner Steiner Alfred M.cLandon Stewier William E. Borah E. Mkown Hansen Kansas BOY Scout F.A.M. Lodge Greater Linton Nellie Granger Uniontown Nellie Pittsburgh Kansas City M. E Citizens Bank Bldg Glenburn League Fairview Masonic Lodge George Mases John Stahl
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