Shaker Prairie Shaker Town in Sullivan County’s Past
A brief sketch recalls Shakertown on Shaker Prairie in Haddon township 135 years ago. The Shakers, led by Archibald Mecham and Ishacar Bates, built a self-sufficient community near Carlisle with a brick church, strict rules, and crafts in silk and wool. After 1812 unrest and decline, their mass departure in 1827 ended the village, though property deeds bearing Shaker Sharp’s signature linger in local memory.
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Shaker Prairie
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Shakertown
Sullivan County
Protest Over Greene County Democratic Chairmanship Vote
A meeting to consider the protest challenging James H. Usrey as Greene county Democratic chairman is set for 7:30 tonight in Washington Court House. Greene county precinct committeemen argue the March 28 election was improper, claiming it followed a resignation process for Claude Story, not a successor vote. If the district committee upholds Usrey, the Greene county group may appeal to the Indiana State Central committee.
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James H. Usrey
Linton
Greene County
Court House
Washington
Seventh District
Democratic Central Committee
Asrey
County Central Committee
Bloomfield
District Central Committee
Claude Story
Usrey
Indiana State Central Committee
Decorations Go Convention Over in Linton After 1941 Event
Patriotic bunting on Linton streets was removed as memories of the United Spanish War Veterans encampment lingered. Delegates returning home praised Linton as the test convention city with a motion to hold 1942 meetings almost certain, while Mr and Mrs E C Flowel of Wabash enjoyed their fortieth anniversary honeymoon at the event.
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Linton
United Spanish War Veterans
David D. Wiles
E. C Flowel
Wabash
Minor collision reported near West Linton
A car driven by Lawrence Thom as of West Linton and a truck driven by Eugene Leturgez were damaged Tuesday evening in a collision on state road 5Sd¢ near the Richards filling station. Thom as traveled east and Letargez west. both operators uninjured.
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Lawrence Thomas
West Linton
Eugene Leturgez
Richards
Thomas
Letargez
Barbara Ellen Gentry Born To Mr and Mrs Gentry
Barbara Ellen Gentry, first child of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gentry of this city, was born Tuesday morning at Deaconess Hospital Evansville weighing six pounds. Mr Gentry manages the Linton Cine and Grand theatres.
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Barbara Ellen Gentry
Aaron Gentry
Linton Area Sees White River Near Flood Crest
A cloudburst in the Linton region drives heavy rain with White river reaching 16 feet at Elliston two feet below flood stage. Upstream reports from Martinsville suggest continued rises, but officials caution a flood is unlikely without more rain. highs reached 79 degrees with more rain forecast tonight and Thursday.
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Linton
White River
Elliston
O. H.brown
U. S
Martinsville
Flags to Court Houses in Seventh District for Flag Day
Eleven large flags that flew over the U S Capitol in Washington D C will be distributed to Indiana court houses in the Seventh District for Flag Day June 14. Flag Week runs June 8 to 14 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Capitol
Washington, D. C
Gerald W. Landis
Landis
Washington, D.C
Indiana
Capitol
Bicycles Stolen in West Linton Police Seek Two Red Western Flyers
Linton police seek two red Western Flyers bicycles belonging to John Hayden Bennett of West Linton. The bikes were stolen from near the College Hill school building and are described as red with white trim.
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Linton
John Hayden Bennett
West Linton
College Hill
Chicago Couple Visiting Niece and Family
Mr and Mrs Grover Schlegal of Chicago NL spend the day with their niece Mrs Maurice Dye and family during a local social visit.
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Mrs
Grover Schlegal
Chicago, NL
Maurice Dye
Hospital Notices From Local Patients
Miss Annabelle Ellis of Linton route 2 was admitted Tuesday afternoon and dismissed this morning. Rosemary Dingley of Switz City was dismissed this morning. John Waddell of Dugger route 1 was taken to his home this morning. Mrs. Obarene Geckeler of Bloomfield was dismissed this morning.
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Annabelle Ellis
Linton
Rosemary Dingley
Switz City
John Waddell
Dugger
Obarene Geckeler
Bloomfield
Boy Scout Founder Beard Dies at 90 in New York
Daniel Carter Beard co founder of the Boy Scouts of America has died at his New York home at age ninety after a month long illness. Dr. James E West the chief Scout executive said his death will be mourned by all Scouts and Scouters who have been members over thirty one years. Beard was also an editor author artist and outdoorsman who helped teach boys to stand on their own feet.
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New York
U.P
Daniel Carter Beard
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
Beard
Boy Scouts
Aluminum Zinc To Be Rationed To Meet Defense Needs
Washington June 11 The Office of Production Management announces orders placing aluminum scrap and zinc under full priority control. Defense needs will be filled ahead of all other requirements as shortages intensify. Over ninety percent of June’s primary and secondary aluminum output will be diverted to defense use.
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Washington, D. C
E. R. Stettinius, Jr
Office of Production Management
O.P.M
McKibben Held in Linton City Jail After Arrests
Harvey McKibben of Washington faces multiple charges after returning to Linton for a celebration. He previously pled guilty to drunken driving, paid a $20.80 fine with 60 days suspended, and had his license revoked for 60 days. He was later jailed on public intoxication and faces a county embezzlement warrant.
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Harvey McKibben
Washington
Linton
McKibben
E. V. Bull
Daviess County
Linton City
Robbery at Lackey cafe probed by state police
Dugger in Sullivan county and state police investigate the Lackey cafe robbery. A thief took $10, nine cartons of cigarettes, cigars and candy after entering through a rear window. Police link a stolen Sullivan Auto Sales car to the Dugger crime.
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Dugger
Sullivan County
Lackey
Sullivan Auto Sales Company
Sullivan
Quiet Title Case Moves to Greene Circuit Court
The case of Mary E. French versus John C. French and Judith French has been transferred to Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on a change of venue from Sullivan county.
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Mary E. French
John C. French
Judith French
Greene
Bloomfield
Sullivan County
Wheeler Charges Incompetent Officials in Labor Disputes
Senator Burton Wheeler charged that incompetent officials blocked settlement of labor disputes. He cited a Los Angeles strike where a federal mediator was reportedly intoxicated, describing him as a professor from the East with an officer title. The Senate debated defense strike curbs as the mediation board urged Detroit area talks to resume. The same report notes Office of Production Management data showing 1,334 military airplanes delivered in May, down 55 from April.
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Wheeler
Washington, D. C
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate
Los Angeles
Defense Mediation Board
Bohn Aluminum
Pang
Detroit
Office of Production Management Today
Moss Renamed to Linton School Board by City Council
Guy L. Moss was re appointed to a new three year term on the Linton City school board after a council meeting in City Hall. Andrew Humphreys was the other nominee with Moss winning four of five votes. The report covers WPA projects, street work on Tenth Street, a new police auto, and recognition of volunteers from the United Spanish War Veterans encampment.
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Guy L. Moss
Linton
Moss
Andrew Humphreys
WPA
Tenth Street
J” Street
Perigo
Vincennes
Indiana Department of United Spanish War Veterans
Bull
Partial shutdowns hit Allison plant in Indianapolis
One department of the Allison warplane engine plant in Indianapolis was shut down and nearly 1,000 workers laid off due to a critical parts shortage caused by the Aluminum Company of America strike at Cleveland. Officials warned that without a quick Cleveland settlement, production could be crippled and many of Allison’s more than 9,000 employees laid off.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
Allison
Aluminum Company of America
Cleveland
United States
Children Day Rehearsal Set at Methodist Church
A rehearsal for the Children’s Day program will be held at the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. All children taking part are urged to be present.
Germans Hold Aloof as Syria Front Advances Press On
Allied columns push toward Beirut and Damascus in Syria while Germany remains distant. Romanian dictator Ion Antonescu is called to Berlin as fronts report scant hostilities in Syria. British and Free French advances, RAF hits Brest, and German shipping losses anchor front coverage.
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Front
Antonescu
Berlin
R.A.F
Brest
United Press
Germany
Syria
Beirut
Damascus
Ion Antonescu
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Jerusalem
Lebanon
Henri Dentz
Vichy
France
Henri Philippe Petain
Berut
Planes Restored to Full Operation After 600 Worker Uprising
In Inglewood California the North American aviation plant resumed full operation with 100 percent personnel and efficiency after a brief uprising by about 600 workers. Seven strike leaders were suspended by army officials and escorted from the plant as detectives opened investigations. Army troops continue to guard the facility with 3,900 soldiers supervising the operation.
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North American Aviation
Gates
Inglewood
Calif
Army
NEA
Charles Branshaw
United Automobile Workers
CIO
William Popps
Irvin Smith
Wiliam Backman
District Legion Convention Planned in Bicknell
Plans announced for the district convention of American Legion posts and Auxiliaries in Bicknell Indiana on June 14 and 15. A Saturday dance at the Eagles hall features the Pied Pipers Orchestra. A Sunday basket dinner and joint Legion Auxiliary meeting precede a public program at the high school gym. Notable organizers include Erica Mattingly Annette Choquet William Betz and John A Watkins with speakers Opal Furgeson Martha Kundrat Ruth Braddess and Ruth Walls. The event is expected to draw hundreds.
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Legion
Erica Mattingly
John T. Miller
Annette Choquet
Bicknell
William Betz
Vincennes
John A. Watkins
Bloomfield
Indiana
Opal Furgeson
Martha Kundrat
Ft. Wayne
Ruth Braddess
Portland
Ruth Walls
Knightstown
Mrs Clara Williams Fractures Left Wrist After Chicken Task
Mrs Clara Williams aged 65 from near the Stafford church south of Linton fell while tending chickens Tuesday evening and broke her left arm just above the wrist. She is reported resting easily.
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Clara Williams
Stafford
Linton
Musicians Trip Delayed For Linton Stockton High School
The Linton Stockton high school music department trip was postponed due to weather. Students in the glee club orchestra and band are to meet at the school at 10:00 AM Friday and return from McCormick Creek State Park near Spencer by 6:00 PM. No band rehearsal today. next session set for Monday at 6:30 PM.
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Linton-Stockton
B. J. Barnes
McCormick’s Creek State Park
Spencer
Barnes
Is Critically ill Reed Hospital Update
Noah Reed of near Linton remains in critical condition after a major operation at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis last Friday. Word received today from Reed’s family confirms the serious state and ongoing treatment.
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Noah Reed
Linton
Methenett Hospital
Indianapolis
Mew
Reed
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Kentucky
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Sharp
Shaker Sharp
James
District Central
Islegal
Mrs. Gentry
U.S. Capitol
Linton Council
Aloo
Henri Petain
Ndt
Raf
Batavia
U.R
District Legion Meeting
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