Twin mines break records near Linton in 1923
Twenty years ago the Linton Daily Citizen reported coal mining at Twin mines northwest of Linton set new records by hoisting vast tonnages on June 8 1923. The item notes a new Masonic lodge in Dugger and local school teachers and Misses picnicking at Merom Bluff. Society notes include Mystic Circle meeting led by Ms. Troy Ham and Mrs. John Phillips and the Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church election of officers Mrs. Enid Bryan president Mrs. Kas Bray vice president Mrs. Job Anderson recording secretary and Mrs. Robt. Pierce treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Mystic Circle
Troy Ham
John Phillips
Ladies Missionary Society of M. E. Church
Job Anderson
Enid.bryan
Kas. Bray
Dob Anderson
Will ‘Davidson
Robt. Pierce
Special Service To Be Held Here With Rev Snyder Guest Speaker
Rev Melvin H Snyder of Frankfort will speak at the Pilgrim Holiness Church Thursday night June 10 at 7 30 The assistant superintendent of the Indiana District he will address the public is invited to attend this service.
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Melvin ‘H.snyder
Frankfort
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Snyder
Indiana
Allied nerve war shifts pressure toward Italy
The piece argues the allied air power and intimidation tactics aim to force Italian surrender at low cost. It discusses Lampedusa raid as a possible feint, the psychological strain on Italy, and hints at a broader planned invasion to come. Churchill’s wartime quotation frames the timing.
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Hitler
Lampedusa
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Italy
Axis
Mediterranean
Pantelleria
Germany
Berlin
Allied High Command
Churchill
Brazilian jumper claims new low altitude jump record
A Brazilian parachute jumper says he set a record for low altitude jumps with a leap from a Bellanca plane at 185 feet. Government monitors heard the broadcast confirming the claim.
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Bellanca
WAAC Recruiter Plans Visit Here
WAAC recruiting party led by Lt Ella M Young and four auxiliaries will tour Linton on June 9 from 3 to 7 pm. The mobile unit will be in front of Murphy's store to answer questions about the WAAC and enlistment rules for women citizens aged 21 to 44 with two years of high school. Enlistment aids the war effort and could shorten the conflict.
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Ella M. Young
Wajaic
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Linton
Murphys’s
Wiaiac
America
Congress
United States
Women’s Army ‘Auxiliary Corps
WAAC
City Council Discusses Donations and Drainage Problems
Mayor Carlton presided in regular session as audience questions were heard. Jennings Goodman asked for a $100 donation to the Lin ton Concert Band for summer concerts. East end homeowners urged action on waste water floodings. down spouts into the sanitary sewer were discussed as a possible cause. A survey was ordered for the next meeting.
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Credt
Carlton
Jennings Goodman
Linton
Max Hixson
East End
Fritz
Greg ‘Hixson
Floyd McCullough
Murl Johnson
Wm. ‘Wilson
Edwin B. ‘Long
Lou Fleetwood
Livestock Market Sees Mixed Moves In Indianapolis Report
Salable hogs 7500, notching a decline of 5 to 25 cents mainly on 16 to 400 pound cuts. Top $13.85 for 200 to 225 pounds. Calves 700, cattle 1000. steers and yearlings steady or higher for top grades, cows and heifers steady, vealers up to $16.00. Sows weaker slightly.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Junior C Lehman Arrives in Africa with U S Troops
Mrs Junior Lehman of South Linton reports her husband Pvt Junior C Lehman has arrived safely in North Africa with United States troops.
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Junior C. Lehman
Africa
Junior Lehman
South ‘Linton
Pvt
United States
North Africa
Pvt Arlo Headley Home on Furlough
Pvt. Arlo W Headley stationed with the United States Army at Camp Forrest Tennessee is spending a short furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs James VY Headley.
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Arlo Headley
Arlo W. Headley
United States Army
Camp Forrest, Tenn
James VY. Headley
Jack Moore
United States Air Corps
Williams Field
Chandler, Ariz
Charles Moore
Headley Transferred From Sheppard Field to Willow Run Base
CPL James W Headley once stationed at Sheppard Field Texas has been transferred to Willow Run Air Base Ypsilanti Michigan according to word received by his parents Mr and Mrs James V Headley.
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James W. Headley
United States Army
Sheppard Field
Tex
Willow Run Air Base
Ypsilanti, Mich
James V. Headley
Lt Raymond Smith Returns to Camp Claiborne
Lt. Raymond Smith leaves today for Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a short leave with his wife in the city. He is stationed with the United States Army and will report to duty at the base.
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Raymond Smith
Camp Claibourne
United States Army
Sgt. John Rogers Returns to Camp Phillips Duty
Sgt. John Rogers has returned to his duties at Camp Phillips Kansas after visiting his parents in city. He is stationed with the United States Army.
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John Rogers
Camp Phillips
Kas
United States Army
Tenants Occupy Crane Homes At New Development
The Crane U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot at Crane Indiana opens a village housing almost 600 workers. Twenty five hundred story and one half houses ready for occupancy. 350 more to be completed soon. Residents can tend victory gardens on adjoining farm land.
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Crane
New “City
Crane U.S. Naval Ammunition
Ind
Crane Homes
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Linton Daily Citizen
Masonic Lodge
Dugger
Linton Masons
Linton High School
Merom Bluffay
S.s.s.co
S.S
Thos. S. Donihue
United Press
NEW Crane Homes
U.S. Naval Depot
Barred Rocks
Austin
Rhode I
Johnson
Hatchery
Sam
Mash
Feed & Implement CO
Hd Titanes AA
Alice Faye
Jack Oakie
Jorn Prine
Romero
Bes
A Ascan
Mary Beth Hughes
Nicholas Brothers
Lere Brothers
the Four Ink Spots
Archia Moye
20Th Century
Fex Heture
Johnny Mack Brown
Pecos
139
Eleventh Street
City OF Linton Utilities
Wolford’s
Edward Arnold
Lionel Barrymore
Xtra
Donald Duck
Wwith
Lana Turner
Robert Young
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