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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
1
Local residents enjoyed hosting visitors in Linton as crowds mingled on the streets. The piece notes planned parking changes, rising alarm clock sales, and a hopeful outlook for shop activity and fishing season openings in Indiana.
Cornelius Kelly National Junior Vice Commander in Chief of United Spanish War Veterans spoke at the joint War Veterans and Auxiliary banquet in the Linton high school gym. He praised the 1898 1902 war for dividends and national unity and urged defense of America, while noting wartime hardships and lessons for today.
The Greene County Board of Education will meet at 2 30 P M Wednesday in the office of county school superintendent Alvin E Keller to select a member of the Greene County Tax Adjustment Board. Additional business will be discussed.
Allied forces pressed forward in Syria with light French resistance as Churchill defended Crete operations. Mussolini warned the U S against entering the war and claimed heavy Italian losses in Albania. Churchill tallied Crete losses at about 15 000. German losses around 5 000 with 185 fighters and bombers destroyed. Vichy said advances approached Damascus within eighteen miles and landings occurred along the coast near Tyre Beir ut.
Water in Lake Shakamak climbs after extensive rainfall, lifting nine to eleven feet during earlier low periods. officials note waters rose about ten inches today and continue to rise at times. Park visitors are still allowed to fish and swim regardless of additional increases.
Mrs. James Mearer of Dugger route one was admitted for treatment this morning. John Wadwell, 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Wadwell of Dugger route 1 underwent a minor operation this morning. Miss Rosemary Dingley of Switz City also underwent a minor operation this morning. Ralph Michael of Linton route 2 was admitted for observation this morning and later dismissed. Miss Mary Frances Brim of Indianapolis was dismissed this morning.
Homer Day of Linton received a silver star for gallantry in action during the Philippine insurrection at the close of the Spanish-American War. President Hoover awarded the honor thirty years later, one of only three such Indiana awards. Day and a small group rescued 22 American prisoners after 32 days in jungle head-hunter territory.
Mr and Mrs Robert Scott and family from Bedford Virginia arrived Monday afternoon for a visit with Mr Scott's brother Dave Scott during their trip and stay in town.
A large crowd estimated between five and six thousand attended Linton downtown to view the Military parade of the state encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary. State officers led in a barouche followed by the Indianapolis News Newsboys band, Linton Stockton high school band Switz City band and other groups. Delegates to the state convention participated in the march.
A member of the Linton City School Board to replace Guy L. Moss, whose term ends August 1, will be chosen at tonight’s June meeting. The council will meet at 7 30 in the city hall.
Harry Haseman of Linton reports a gold fish caught in a strip-mine pond west of the city. The first specimen weighed five pounds four ounces and measured twenty inches, caught using crawfish as bait. The fish is notable as gold varieties rarely reach three pounds. Haseman plans to have it mounted.
The United Spanish War Veterans at the Cine theatre elected Dr. H. D. Fair of Muncie as state department commander for 1941-42 and named Anderson as 1942 encampment city. Weller presided as chief of staff and a gavel was presented to retiring commander Eugene Wharf.
The Seas Shipping Co. said the American freighter Robin Moor was torpedoed May 21 about 950 miles northeast of Cape St Roque Brazil. Ten crew and one passenger survived and were rescued by the Osorio, with officials seeking full verification and awaiting a complete report from the State Department.
Luther Atterson of Terre Haute is severely hurt with broken ribs after a crash on roads 54 and 45 near Bloomfield. Leonard Deckard of Lyons and his sister Maxine suffered minor injuries. Atterson was arrested for failing to stop and will appear before Justice Laughlin on June 16.
Weather observer C. H. Brown warned that White River may surge to near flood stage with more rain. He reported 2.78 inches fell at Elliston from 7 am to 2 pm and 3.98 inches since last Saturday, with heavier rainfall upstream near Martinsville and Spencer.
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