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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1939

Page

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Wheat harvest and town country life in Indiana

The article notes a close town country tie as roads and cars connect rural and urban residents. It discusses near term wheat and oat yields, corn prospects, and an overall average crop year, then shifts to military training, a submarine emergency, and discipline. It also covers car industry growth in Linton with 300 to 500 local jobs and a street of auto businesses, closing with local reflections on weekend chores.

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Hamburg Talks for Haven for Jewish Refugees on St. Louis

Hamburg official says negotiations with the Dominican Republic are under way to provide asylum for 907 Jewish refugees aboard the steamship St. Louis after Cuba denied entry. The ship must reach Hamburg by June 20 to proceed to New York on its scheduled late June voyage, with a return option if talks succeed.

Hamburg Germany U.P Hamburg-America Line San Domingo St. Louis Cuba New York

Mrs Roosevelt Criticized by German News Agency

Berlin dispatch notes the Nazi news agency attacking Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt amid coverage of King George and Queen Elizabeth visit to Washington. The polemic cites her prior speech at a Washington Communist meeting and a White House concert featuring a black singer as alleged missteps.

Berlin U.P Deutsches Nachrichten Franklin D. Roosevelt George Queen Elizabeth Washington Roosevelt White House England Cordell Hull

Boxing Carnival Tonight in Bloomfield to Aid Injured Boxer

Boxing enthusiasts from Linton and Greene counties gather for an 8:50 p m boxing carnival at the Bloomfield Recreation Hall. Proceeds benefit Merle Resslerff of Bloomfield who recently suffered a broken jaw in a bout with Brazil colored fighter Flash Gordon. Linton entrants include Alfred Barnett Bob Dunning Johnny Powell Kenneth Stevens and Johnny Wilson. Nine three round bouts comprise the program sponsored by the Bloomfield Recreation Committee.

Linton Greene Recreation Bloomfield Merle Resslerff Flash” Gordon Alfred Barnett Bob Dunning Johnny Powell Kenneth Stevens Johnny Wilson

Search renewed for pair who shot policeman in Michigan City

Michigan City Indiana June 9 state and city police renewed the search for a man and a woman who shot Policeman Frank Cowgill on Wednesday after a motorist sighted a couple matching descriptions along a highway. A dragnet surrounded a wooded area and a blood hound failed to find a trail, raising fear they escaped.

Michigan City Ind U.P Frank Cowgill Here

Hospital Report on Mrs Bradley Burnette Operation

Mrs Bradley Burnette of Owensburg underwent a major operation this morning. The report notes her status after surgery and initial recovery.

Bradley Burnette Owensburg

Awards at Shara-Lake 4-H club meeting in Linton-Stockton

Official presentation of expense paid trips to the Purdue university round-up was made at a Shara-Lake 4-H club meeting held in the Linton-Stockton high school building. Six girls Billie Heenan June Meng Elizabeth Donie Marguerite Clark Helen Beasley Norma Jean Smith received trips.

Purdue University Lafayette Linton-Stockton High School Billie Heenan June Meng Elizabeth Donie Marguerite Clark Helen Beasley Norma Jean Smith Thelma Powell Miriam Clayton Shakamak State Park Barbara Goodwin Betty Lou May Yvonne Brown Betty Virginia May Virginia Trek Georganna Geatches Doris Fritz

Opening Planned at Camp Bedford

Camp Bedford and YMCA prepare for the 15th annual session with boys camping from June 11 to 25 and July 23 to 30 while girls camp from June 25 to July 16 Paul Carmack leads the staff with coaches, archers, cooks and counselors from Indiana and Kansas rotations Miss Josephine Spear of DePauw will direct the girls camp.

Billy Gordon John Batterton Greensburg William Tirey Terre Haute Bob Carroll Randall Morgan Knightstown C. O. Sims Connersville Tom Dudgeton Rushvilll Victor Moore John Kelley Goldie Green Josephine Spear

REMC Officers Will Be Elected in Greene County

A Greene County REMC meeting is set for Saturday at the Bloomfield courthouse to begin at 2 00 PM. The gathering will elect trustees and officers for the county organization and Mercer G Johnson of the Federal Rural Electrification Administration will attend to answer questions. A large turnout of patrons and prospective patrons is expected.

Greene County Remc Court House Bloomfield Cornty Organization Mercer G. Johnson Federal Rural Electrification Administration Greene County

Reverend Harbin Visits Linton On Patricksburg Business

Reverend J. E. Harbin of Patricksburg traveled to Linton today for business.

J. E. Harbin Patricksburg Linton

Linton Merchants win in round robin softball standings

In Worthington floodlight action the Linton Merchants beat Ingall's Gulf Station 1 to 0 as part of a county round robin. Bloomfield Pure Oils and Worthington Wonder Bread had a rainout. Standings list several teams with 2–0 records and others at 1–1 or 0–2.

Worthington Ingall's Gulf Station Bloomfield Pure Oils Worthington Wonder Bread Short’s Standard Service Linton Merchants Bloomfield Pepsi-Colas Coal City Ingall’s Gulf Station Worthington CCC DeFrees Cv's Worthington Wonder Breads Weber's Pharmacy Lyons

Will Visit in Linton by Mrs Badders of Bonsecill

William T. Wilson has word from his sister Mrs. William Badders of Bonsecll California that she will leave Monday June 12 for a visit to Linton. This will be Mrs Badders first visit here in nineteen year.

William T. Wilson William Badders Bonsecll, Cal Mary Wilson Linton

Impending Britain France and Russia pact eyed for Far East

London dispatch notes a defensive alliance among Britain France and Russia may be extended to the Far East if Japan joins the German Italian bloc. It is understood plans exist for Japanese collaboration with Germany in war with Russia and possibly with Britain and France.

London Far East Japan Germany Russia Great Britain France

Japanese Raid Scatters Bombs Over Chungking Tonight

Twenty seven Japanese bombers struck Chungking causing heavy damage to the downtown and lower city areas. Casualty figures and damage estimates were not available. Bombs fell near the French consulate.

Chunking China

Ciano to Visit Madrid Aiming for June 21

A reliable diplomatic source said Count Galeazzo Ciano Italian foreign minister plans an official visit to Madrid around June 21 and that a Italian German Spanish military alliance is in prospect.

Rome Galeazzo Ciano Madrid

Plans for Linton Independence Day program studied

Preliminary plans for the Fourth of July celebration in Linton were discussed at a committee meeting. They addressed prize money for floats, carnival company, parade judges, parade formation, parade hour, concessions at Haseman's grove, and other coordination details to ensure an orderly event. The Blue Ribbon Carnival Co. is likely to run rides and shows at Haseman's grove, with optimism from Greater Linton club manager Steve Stalcup that the 1939 celebration will surpass prior years in fireworks, parade length, and entertainment.

Linton Carnival Company Blue Ribbon Carnival Company Steve Greater Linton Club

Newberry Man Claimed by Death Claude Sensney dies in Evansville

Funeral services for Claude Sensney 51 lifelong Newberry resident will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Newberry Methodist Church with Rev. C W Scott in charge. Burial in Newberry cemetery. Survived by wife Myrtle Dove, son Corbin, five daughters and several siblings. Sappenfield Funeral Home in charge.

Lorene Hadley Greiner Jasonville Greiner Jansonville United Brethren Church Triad Max Greiner Newton Hadley Frances Russell Thelma Workman Linton John Hadley Dugger Kenneth Hadley Jack Hadley United Brethren Church G. D. Plummer Lebanon Midland McClanahan Funeral Home Claude Sensney Newberry Evansville Sappenfield Funeral Home

Return to Home for Sturdevants and Cox Party

Mr and Mrs Harold Sturdevant have returned to Schenectady New York after a few days in the city They were accompanied home by Mrs Grace Landis Cox The group will travel to New York via Washington DC to visit Congressman and Mrs Gerald Landis and daughter Mrs Cox plans to attend the New York World Fair before returning home

Harold Sturdevant Schenectady N. Y Grace Landis Cox New York Washington, D. C Gerald Landis Cox

Jury Deadlocks in Duvall Murder Trial in Shelbyville

A circuit court jury could not reach a verdict after twelve hours of deliberation in the murder case of Ray mond Duvall of Indianapolis. Judge James A. Emmert discharged the panel and ordered further action possible, with a retrial likely or transfer to a grand jury if needed. The jury reportedly stood 11 to 1 for conviction during the deliberations.

Shelbyville Ind Raymond Duvall Indianapolis Clayton Potts James A. Emmert Emmert David Lewis Marion County Shelby County Duvall

Third Mail Fraud Suspect Hunted in Indianapolis

Federal and state authorities chase Edward J. Hartenfeld a fifty five year old alleged ring leader in a 640000 mail fraud scheme. He escaped from a federal agent at a north side apartment building after being traced to 3707 North Meridian street. Two Indianapolis residents were already arrested earlier this week in connection with the case.

Indianapolis Ind Edward J. Hartenfield North Side Hartenfeld Hartfeld Julius J. Wichser United States North Meridian Street Ethel Pitt Donnell Wicksey

End of Congress Possible Soon Says Barkley

Senate Majority Leader Alben W Barkley believes a legislative jam makes adjournment by July 15 possible but not probable. Leaders will not know a likely adjournment date until about two weeks before that target as discussions over the closing of the current term continue amid dissenting opinions.

Washington D. C Senate Alben W. Barkley Roosevelt

Large Black Widow Brought to Daily Citizen Office

Glenn Greenwell a WPA worker twelve miles northeast of Bloomfield brought a large black widow spider to the Daily Citizen office Thursday afternoon. The large deadly arachnid was the first reported this year in the area.

Glenn Greenwell WPA Bloomfield Daily Citizen

King George VI Pays Tribute At Washington Wreath Laying

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Washington to greet Congress and share a wreath laying at the George Washington tomb in Mount Vernon. The day features ceremonial handshakes with lawmakers and a planned yacht trip back to the Potomac river site for a royal tribute.

MT. Vernon U.P George VI George Washington George III George Washington Roosevelt Broad Potomac River

Commencement Exercises for Vacation Bible School

The daily vacation Bible school in Linton ends with a 7 30 p m commencement next Friday June 16 at the local First Christian church. Pupils from all Protestant churches who completed ten days receive certificates. A handiwork display will be shown in the church basement and parents are invited to attend.

Bible School First Christian Church Linton

NYA Work Programs Suspended Statewide

With grade school closures, National Youth Administration student aid projects are halted until fall. Robert S. Richey, NYA director, notes part time work continues for some junior and senior students under faculty supervision as about 200 youths have benefited on high aid projects this past year.

Indianapolis Ind National Youth Administration Robert S. Richey NYA Richey

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