Flying fool story rides media wave in Washington reception
Newspaper pages reflect Lindbergh fever while Okie Roberts and others report fox chasing near the city. a timber wolf has been sighted in the area prompting detours for all Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger trains through Vincennes via the LC route after a wreck near Vincennes.
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Lindberg
Washington, DC
Okie Roberts
Chicago & Eastern
Vincennes
Beehunter
Milwaukee Tracks
New Double Feature Every Day At Local Theater
In Indianapolis a downtown cinema posts a bold sign promising a new double feature every day of the week. The ad highlights constant programming and fresh showings for audiences seeking daily entertainment.
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Indianapolis
U.P
Flood Threatens Second Wave of Damage in Stricken Areas
The report tallies continuing flood danger across Iowa and Missouri with residents evacuated and one drowning in Emerson Iowa. Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig praises the evacuation plan as no deaths or injuries are reported in Otumwa. In St. Louis floodbackwater drives 60 families from homes while river levels recede.
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B. E. Dunham
Chicago
Fifth Army
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Louis A. Craig
Ot‘umwa
Iowa
Marion Edie
Emerson
Nishpabotna
Red Oak
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Officials Believe Navigation Error Cost 50 Lives
Investigators consider heavy head winds and possible misjudged distance from Blue Ridge mountain to explain the disaster that cost 50 lives. CAB safety unit officials say experts in engines, propellers, airframes, controls, radios, meteorology and operations study wreckage. Landis says the presidential safety board will meet at 2 15 p m EDT tomorrow.
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Washington
Blue Ridge
William K. Andrews
CAB Safety Investigation Bureau
Landis
Presidential Snffty
Delta Theta Tau Hamburger Fry Planned at Shak afak Park
Delta Theta Tau Sorority schedules a hamburger fry at Shak afak Park on Tuesday June 17. Members should meet at the public Library at 6 30 p m and bring their own table service.
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Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Shakafak Park
4-H Club Schedule and Meetings
The schedule lists Baking and Clothing groups for 4-H members with times on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ellis 4-H plans a Wednesday June 18 meeting at Bedonna Bolton with 7 45 arrival. Sharalyke 4-H hosts a picnic at Shakamak Park on Thursday June 19 with attendees bringing table service and lunch.
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Ellis
Bedonna Bolton
Sharalyke
Shakam
Board of Review Honors Lin-ton Troop 50 Scouts
Five Lin ton Boy Scout Troop 50 members faced a Board of Review at First Christian church. Ronald Johnson Jerry Jones Ralph Wright Don Winters and Jerry Kramer presented in Forestry public health personal health book reading civics and bird lore under Scoutmaster Harry Haseman.
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Linton Boy Scout
First Christian Church
Ronald Johnson
Jerry Jones
Ralph Wright
Don Winters
Jerry Kramer
Harry Haseman
Board of
Don Brentlinger
White River Council
James Mitten
Oo. M. Marshall
Millard Pope
Joseph H. Haseman
Humphreys Park
Felker Promoted at Fort Jackson South Carolina
Technician 5th Grade Thom as S Felker son of Mrs Martha Felker of 649 Fourth Street NW Linton was promoted to Technician 4th Grade May 29. Felker is assigned to Company A 98rd Battalion 9th Training Regiment Fort Jackson South Carolina.
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Fort Jackson
S. C
Thomas S. Felker
Martha Felker
Fourth Street
Northwest
Linton
Felker
Tng. Regt
Alfred Goodman Fined for Public Intoxication in Linton
Alfred Goodman of Linton rural route was fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 14.80 dollars in Linton Police Court Sunday on a charge of public intoxication. He was arrested Saturday night by local police.
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Alfred Goodman
Linton
Hospital births and surgeries reported in Freeman Greene County
Sunday and today births include Calvin Ray to Dora Malone of Newberry and Lewanna Kaye to Eldean Gibbs of Crane. Twin girls to Wilma Jean Jackson of Owensburg, one Caesarean birth to Seeva Rodecker of Switz City and major surgeries for Virginia Holder and Gladys Farthing of Linton. Weekend dismissals listed. staff thanks Linton Needlecraft Club and Andy Seecina for hospital chairs.
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Louise Neuenschwander
Bloomfield
Calvin Ray
Dora Malone
Newberry
Virginia Holder
Linton
Gladys Farthing
Lewanna Kaye
Eldean Gibbs
Crane
Wilma Jean Jackson
Owensburg
Estelle Ludner
Manda Moore
Dugger
Roger Lee
Imogefte Poe
Joseph Clyde
Seeva Rodecker
Switz City
Virginia Dyer
Worthington
Kenneth Kendall
Lin
Freeman- Greene County Hospital
Linton Needlecraft Club
Andy Seecina
Former County Teacher Pickard Dies at 64 in Chicago
Gorman Pickard a 64 year old Chicago school administrator and former Greene county teacher died June 9 after a year long illness. He taught in Highland township Lyons College Hill and Danville before joining the Chicago public schools. Born December 17 1883 in Highland township he was the son of Henry and Ada Pickard. Survived by widow May Jessup Pickard four sons Ralph Russell Richard and George all in Chicago three daughters Ruth Butts in Cincinnati Berniece and Kate both in Chicago and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Chicago with burial there.
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Gorman Pickard
Chicago
Greene County
Pickard
Highland Township
Lyons
College Hill
Danville
Henry
Ada Nation Pickard
May Jessup Pickard
Ralph P
Indianapolis
Russell
Richard
George
Ruth Butts
Cincinnati
Berniece
Kate
Ulcer treatment called success
A new plastic resin medicine shows promise for stomach ulcers. At Presbyterian Hospital Newark 60 patients received the compound with 46 remaining symptom free for up to nine months. Federal approval is for investigation only and more research is needed.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Presbyterian Hospital
Newark
American Medical Association
Manfred Kraemer
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Newark Hospital
Kraemer
Greene circuit court grants divorce and moves cases in Bloomfield
In Greene circuit court at Bloomfield today one divorce was granted and action taken in three other cases. Gracie Lynn was granted a divorce from Paul Lynn of Linton and received custody of five minor children. The Linton Coal Leasing Company, Inc. vs Ben Birkland et al complaint for damages requested venue change and the case is to Monroe County for trial. The Louise Peacock vs John Peacock divorce complaint was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. The Preston Asrey vs Gilbert A Lohr money loaned case set for June 18 was rescheduled to June 25.
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Greene
Bloomfield
Gracie Lynn
Paul Lynn
Linton
Linton Coal Leasing Company, Inc
Ben Birkland
Monroe County
Louise Peacock
John Peacock
Preston Asrey
Gilbert A. Lohr
Purdue 85th Commencement Honors Local Degree Recipients
Eva L. Goble of Jasonville earned a Master of Science in Home Economics and Harriett A. Gastineau of Switz City earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics at Purdue University during the 85th Commencement. Degrees were conferred by President Dr. Frederick L. Hovde. The ceremony featured the Purdue Symphonic Band, University choir, and religious services led by Rev. Reese F. Thornton.
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University
Albert P. Stewart
Purdue
Reese F. Thornton
St. John's Episcopal Church
Lafayette
Linton Conservation Club Meeting Reminder Tonight
All members are reminded of a 7 o'clock meeting at the club house in Lee Sherrard park. Members with membership tickets should bring them for a final check on numbers.
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Linton Conservation Club
Lee-Sherrard Park
Linton Inter Church Council Meeting Tonight
The Linton Inter Church council will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Saron Evangelical and Reformed church to discuss church affairs.
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Linton
Truman vetoes tax measure faces continued debate
President Truman labels the proposed tax measure inequitable and warns it would freeze into the tax structure delaying needed reforms. He argues the plan would prolong the time to adjust the tax system and calls for reconsideration.
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Truman
In Memoriam Hallie Wright and Everett Pruett
In memory of Hallie Wright killed June 16 1944 and Everett Pruett who passed away that day. Belva Wright and children mourn a husband and father whose faith in Jesus gave hope for a heavenly reunion. The family cherishes memories and looks toward the eternal home beyond the gate.
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Hallie Wright
Everett Pruett
Truman discusses tax reform and timing for reductions
President Truman weighs a broad tax reform including personal exemptions and changes to income, excise, gift, estate, and corporate taxes. He cautions that essential wartime government needs require maintaining current rates for now while stressing the importance of timing for stability, investment, and employment.
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Truman
Reublicans
Doubt Removed When Grenade Explodes in Lake
A Cedar Lake man A J Bradley found a rusty World War I hand grenade among souvenirs in Gary Indiana. He reported it to authorities who pulled the pin and tossed it into the lake. The grenade exploded moments later.
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Gary
Ind
U.P
J. Bradley
Cedar Lake
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