Public mood backs defense drive and labor peace
A Rawlins column argues strong American opposition to labor racketeering and support for Roosevelt's order to seize the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood. It urges production first, warns against labor or capital overreach, and notes risk of a future dictatorship if safety is ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Army
North American Aviation Company
Inglewood
Calif
Draft Board
Defense
Survivors Reach Port After Robin Moor Sinking
The Robin Moor survivors 35 passengers and crew arrived in Capetown aboard a British ship. Ten crew and one passenger were rescued by a Brazilian steamer at Pernambuco, while Virgil Sanderlin plans to fly to Washington to recount the sinking by a German submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Moor
Capetown
Africa
U.P
Pernambuco
Brazil
Virgil Sanderlin
United States
Washington
Welborn Reappointed Greene County Truant Officer
Kenneth Welborn of Solsberry was elected as Greene county attendance officer for the third year in a row at a meeting in Bloomfield with no opposing candidate. The reappointment was made by trustees of fifteen townships and school boards of Linton Jasonville Worthington and Bloomfield. Most townships and boards were represented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Welborn
Solsberry
Greene County
Alvin E. Keller
Bloomfield
Mr. Welborn
Linton
Jasonville
Worthington
Linton Concert Band Plans Rehearsal for Summer Schedule
J Howard Lynn announces a rehearsal at 7 30 oclock Tuesday evening in the Central school building as the band prepares for its 1941 summer concert series. He stresses that only two rehearsals remain before the first concert and all members must attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
J.howard Lynn
Coakley Funeral Arrangements For Terre Haute Youth
Funeral services for William P. Coakley 17 of Terre Haute will be at Callahan Funeral Home at 9 30 Tuesday with a 10 am requiem mass at St Ann church Burial is in the Catholic cemetery at Brazil He died Saturday after a year and a half of illness He is survived by his parents brothers and sister and several aunts and uncles from Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Coakley
Terre Haute
Callahan Funeral Home
St. Ann Church
Brazil
Young Coakley
Tom
Sadie Coakley
Anna Mae
Called Meeting of Columbian Chapter No 140 Eastern Star
A called meeting of Columbian Chapter No 140 Order of Eastern Star is set for 7 30 PM Wednesday in the Masonic hall. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Chapter No. 140
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mrs. Clarinda A. Shepherd Dies at 66 in Sullivan County
Mrs. Clarinda A. Shepherd aged 66 died at 7 45 PM Saturday at her Sullivan county home four miles southwest of Dugger. She was born September 26 1874 in Sullivan county and lived most of her life in the community. She leaves Edward Shepherd husband two daughters Ona Bedwell and Grace Page a son Paul Shepherd three brothers John Albert Eli Booker and two sisters Ida Pirtle and Anna Wall. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 60 PM at the Shiloh church with burial in the Booker Cemetery. Newkirk Funeral Home of Pleasantville in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda A. Shepherd
Sullivan
Dugger
Shepherd
Sullivan County
Jacob
Christina Clayton Booker
Shiloh Church
Edward Shepherd
Ona Bedwell
Grace Page
Paul Shepherd
John Booker
Albert ‘Booker
Paxton
Eli ‘Booker
Newark
N. Y
Ida Pirtle
Anna Wall
Terre ‘Haute
Shiloh
Booker
Newkirk Funeral Home
Pleasantville
Vacation Bible Classes Begin in Linton Churches
Daily Vacation Bible school opens in Linton with two week sessions from 9:00 to 11:30 each weekday. Rev. Harry J. Bailey of Linton Baptist leads as principal with staff Rev. Elmer Harvey Mrs. Ercel Miller Mrs. Earl Atkin Mrs. Wesley Branstetter Miss Rosemary Montgomery and Stell Hobbs piano. Local pastors conduct morning devotions inviting children aged four to fourteen from the Linton community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Flag donation to Linton Scout troop by South Bend veterans
The Auxiliary of the Harry W. Perkins Camp No 1 United Spanish War Veterans of South Bend will donate a flag to the Linton Boy Scout troop led by Roy W. Glenn. A presentation ceremony was arranged after the auxiliary voted at a recent meeting and named a committee to handle the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Boy Scout
Roy W. Glenn
Harry W. Perkins
United Spanish War Veterans of
South Bend
Linton Scout Troop
Hospital Notes and Birth Announcements in Bloomfield Area
Mrs Join Moomaw of Bloomfield had a minor operation this A daughter born Sunday night to Mrs George Eskew of Linton route 3 weighed seven pounds nine ounces and is named Linda Lou Mrs Eskew formerly Miss Martha Nell Keller Mrs Ray Brouchard of Bloomfield route 4 admitted for observation this morning Charles Mears of Jasonville had minor surgery this morning Miss Ruby Kent of Marco admitted for observation Sunday evening A daughter five pounds twelve ounces born Sunday morning to Mrs Joe Warren of Bloomfield route 4 named Ellen They were taken home Sunday evening Clovis Rawley of Worthington underwent a major operation Saturday afternoon Jhon Cox of Third street southwest admitted for treatment Saturday afternoon Dr R L Hickman of Hickory Ridge Ark dismissed today
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Join Moomaw
Bloomfield
George Eskew
Linton
Linda Lou
Eskew
Martha Nell Keller
Ray T. Brouchard
Joe Warren
Fishing Season Opens With Big Bass At Shakamak Park
The 1941 fishing season began at midnight with anglers gathering at Shakamak state park near Jasonville for a watch party. About 100 fishers fished two lakes, with three top catches: a six pound large mouth bass from Dugger, a five pound three ounce bass by Rip Johnson of Jasonville, and a Terre Haute angler weighing more than five pounds. Nearby Linton reports include Glenn Hostettler with a three pounder from a local pond, Harry Bargar with a two pound eleven ounce bass, and Stewart Wright with 15 bluegills.
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Shakamak State Park
Jasonville
Shakamak Lakes
Dugger
Rip” Jhonson
Terre Haute
New Lake
Lake Shakamak
Linton
Glenn Hostettler
Harry Bargar
Stewart Wright
Funeral for August Wegman Held in Jamestown Ill
Funeral services for August Wegman aged 66 a half brother of Ed Stoeckel of Linton were held Sunday afternoon in Jamestown Illinois. He is survived by his widow four daughters and two sons. Mr and Mrs Stoeckel attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Wegman
Ed Stoeckel
Linton
Greenville
Jamestown, Ill
Indiana Knights of Pythias to elect grand officers at Indianapolis meet
Paul R. Hunter of Worthington to become Grand Chancellor Commander at the 73rd Indiana K P convention in Indianapolis June 18 19. Courtland M. Chambers of Bloomfield named Grand Inner Guard with Chamber as Grand Outer Guard. Conference attendees include national officers and state leaders with headquarters at the English Hotel and banquet at the Athenaeum.
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Paul R. Hunter
Worthington
Indiana Knights of Pythias Lodge
Indianapolis
Courtland M. Chambers
Bloomfield
Grand Outer Guard
Grand Inner Guard
Hunter
Indiana Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
English Hotel
Athenaeum
Reuben L. Robertson
Salem
Ind
K. of P
Ray O. Garber
Des Moines
Fred Ratliff
Grant County
Indiana
Marion
Paul Hunter
Worthington, Inc
O. Austin East
Bloomington
Joe Hocker
Elwood
Henry Kammerer
Logansport
Clarence Hole
Muncie
Bloomfield, Ind
Brownie Adds Sum to Bank's Account
The Sun day Chicago Daily Tribune shows Brownie Brown son of Mr and Mrs Taylor H Brown of Linton, whose photo earned $10 after publication in the Sunday edition. The contortionist photo, published yesterday, depicts him chewing his toes.
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Brownie” Brown
Taylor H. Brown
Linton
Chicago Daily Tribune
Brownie
End Visit Here With Vonderschmitts and Guests
George Vonderschmitt of Honolulu and Mrs. A Mormance with son and Mrs J Mormance of Omaha plus Mrs Mamie Voges of Nebraska City left for home after ten days with Ed Vonderschmitt and others. Johnny Garnoe of Detroit arrived Sunday for a week visit.
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George Vonderschmitt
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
A. Mormance
J. Mormance
Omaha
Neb
Mamie Voges
Nebraska City
Ed Vonderschmitt
Johnny Garnoe
Detroit
Mich
Roosevelt orders closure of German offices in United States
President Roosevelt ordered the closure of German consular and propaganda offices in the United States and the expulsion of twenty four German employees for activities deemed harmful to the country. The German embassy remains untouched and the action takes effect by July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
United States
Berlin
Fritz Weidemann
San Francisco
Edgar von Spiegel
New Orleans
Treasury
John W. Pehle
Bund
Oil spill threatens White River fish deaths in Greene County
A large Tidewater Oil pipeline reportedly faulted last night near Coal City releasing crude into White River. Experts warn oil film will likely kill thousands of fish and cause “blackout” days in the stream as the spill spreads through Greene County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Greene County
Coal City
Tidewater Oil Company
Fairer Weather Seen For Region
After a low of 48 degrees last night the area warmed today. At 2 09 p m the Elliston Weather Observer reported 76 degrees. White River has receded to 12 feet avoiding flood stage after reaching 16 feet during the recent rain. Tomorrow may bring a bit warmer temperatures with clearer skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Brown
U. S
Elliston
White River
Aluminum clay metal source eyed for defense in United States
Seventh district congressman Gerald W. Landis urged study of clay found under coal seams as a potential aluminum source for national defense. He noted the clay could yield about 300 pounds of aluminum per ton and warned that processing methods and feasibility require research amid bauxite shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gerald W. Landis
Landis
Department
Washington, D. C
Linton
Cay
Allied and Axis moves amid asset freezes and desert fighting
British warships clash with French destroyers at Beirut entrance as Rommel’s forces push toward Tobruk. Italy and Germany retaliate by freezing American assets in Italy and the United States. RAF bombs Ruhr while German claims of shipping losses mount. Berlin reports talk of possible retaliatory steps by Germany and pending decisions in Washington and Berlin.
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Berlin
U.S
Germany
United States
Beirut Bay
Great Britainn
Middle East
Western
Desert
Tobruk
Syria
Sollum
Saida
Kissone
Beirut
Damascus
DNB
Cyprus
Mediterranean
Washington
Italy
Reich
Roosevelt
U.P
Organ tones lure youth to jail in Indianapolis case
In Indianapolis at the Second Presbyterian church Howard Wyman of Richmond Virginia 32 confessed to stealing a car in Columbus Ohio Friday and driving it to Indianapolis. He was charged with vagrancy and held as police investigated the case.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Howard Wyman
Richmond
Second Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs Bolt Returns Home After Midwest Visit
Mrs. Sarah Bolt has returned to her home in Linton after a Midwest trip to Rock Island Peoria Genesio and Aledo Illinois and Moquoketa Iowa with Mrs. Charles Wood ofGenesio Illinois.
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Sarah Bolt
Linton
Rock Island
Peoria
Genesio
Aledo
Ill
Moquoketa
Iowa
Illinois
Charles Wood
Gnesio
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National Board
West Virginia
Wabash Valley
Vincennes
Clintonian
Clinton
New York
the Seas Shipping Company
Welborn
Coakley
C. E
Dominions
India
St. Jame’s Palace
King George VI
Wladyslaw Sikorski
Winston Churchill
Britain
Anthony Eden
NEA Telephoto
Mrs. Shepherd
Washington Place
Transocean
German Press Association
Imperial Army of East
United Press
Baltic
Helsinki
Russia
RAF
Ruhr
Gibraltar
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