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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1939
Page
1
A newspaper column marks Fathers Day with a reflective essay on paternal sacrifice and a poem by Job Humphreys praising fathers. It urges readers to show appreciation to dads, recalling times when fathers bought basics and endured hardship. The piece includes a memory of Horace Humphreys and a tribute to fathers past and present.
Indiana state WPA officials study remodeling plans as summer vacation begins. County programs requested include Carroll County with 4273 dollars for cleaning and renovating schools and Parke County asking 4526 dollars for a similar project.
Three Linton youths Bruce Peltier Chester Stoeckel and Charles Alsop join 700 Indiana youths in Indianapolis for Hoosier Boys State sessions. The event run by the American Legion features caucuses votes and simulated government with voting by machine. Camp speakers include Dr A B Killian Lafayette mayor and state leaders as ceremonies begin.
Miller was named in connection with the Ellis murder case from 1933. The subject remains missing as authorities pursue leads. The investigation continues despite scattered clues and the absence of a clear motive or suspect.
The federal Works Progress Administration approves a $105000 plan for a new Linton school gymnasium and community center. Most labor costs funded by the WPA with $23500 from the School City of Linton. project near Linton Stockton high school features showers dressing rooms bleachers and landscaping.
Victor Grubbs of Linton will be toastmaster for a Lions district meeting on June 20 at Sandborn high school gym. Sandborn Lions elected new officers Roy Burton president and others. District clubs invited include Bedford Loogootee Odon Mitchell English Spencer Bloomington Terre Haute.
Attendance at McCormicks Creek State Park reaches 22 970 to date, 3 182 more than last year. Last week 5 548 visitors paid admissions as the site nears a new riding stable slated for completion by July 28 with two cement tennis courts planned afterward. Camps are largely booked for the season.
A son was born this morning to Mrs. Harry Bedgell of Lyons weighing seven pounds one ounce. Mrs. Dora Ferguson admitted for treatment. Mrs. Ray Wimiers of Switz City underwent a major operation. Robert Wayne Byers seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Aldo By ers had a minor operation. Mrs. Frank Dafoe taken to her home Friday evening. Mrs. Stanley Porter taken home in Owensburg this morning.
In Shanghai Western International Settlement, British troops and Japanese sponsored Chinese police clashed over a police station. Police withdrew after British intervention then reformed as British forces and settlement police mounted machine guns facing them. Authorities fear possible Japanese moves against the settlement.
Vice President John N Garner plans to depart Washington if the senate deadlocks over neutrality legislation. Friends say he will take a personal adjournment after action on relief and tax bills and move to Uvalde Texas around July 6 or 7.
In Greene circuit court in Bloomfield one divorce was granted and a modification hearing was held. Jane Hoese was granted a divorce from Bill Hoese and her maiden name Jane Fry was restored. A petition to modify by Lee Cullison against Hazel Cullison was heard and the record released the plaintiff from child support since his former wife had remarried.
Special services to continue evangelistic campaign at Linton United Brethren Church led by Rev. Casey. Morning worship starts at 9:30 with Sunday school following. evening worship at 7:30 and a prayer group at 7:00 prior to service.
Harold Lockwood of Linton earns a spot among 166 youths chosen nationwide for deck and engineer cadet training on merchant ships. From about 5000 applicants aged 17 to 25, 165 others came from Indiana including Alan E. Lashbrook of Indianapolis. Written exams in Terre Haute preceded selections. cadets may advance to third mate or engineer after several years. Lockwood is the son of Mrs. Floyd Shannon and graduated from Linton Stockton high school.
After a fourteen hour session the House passed a $1.7356 billion relief bill for the next fiscal year sending it to the Senate. The measure includes Roosevelt’s WPA funding but with Congress controlling relief and restrictions opposed by the President. The final vote was 3735 to 21 at 12 47 a.m. EST.
Sunday is expected to be a big day at Linten Municipal golf course east of the city. After the new clubhouse opening crowds have grown each Sunday and the clubhouse dining room anticipates bumper business.
All members attended the Jolly Workers 4-H club meeting at the Kramer home with Harry Clayton presiding. A Swine program was discussed and next gathering set for June 29 at the Harry Clayton home.
The National Bituminous Coal Commission proposed at the end of its tenure minimum prices from 1.15 to 3.35 a ton for Appalachian soft coal. Final hearings are expected to begin around July 20 after which Interior Department will take over functions under the Roosevelt plan.
Wheat harvest proceeds in Greene and adjacent counties as farmers use favorable weather to cut. Rain and wind damage were not as severe as feared, with most wheat saved though some heads are light. Farmers work daylight hours to cultivate corn and control weeds while hay harvest also advances with prospects for a strong crop.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bedwell of Lyons announce the birth of a seven pound one ounce son at Freeman Greene county hospital. This is the couple’s first child. The mother formerly Miss Mary White of Syons.
The Indiana Unemployment Compensation Division will stop new applications for railroad based benefits after July 1 as the Federal Railroad Retirement Board takes over. Indiana will cancel about 50,000 wage records and 5,000 unused railroad benefit accounts once the new system begins. John W. Ross outlined that dual credits continue until nonrailroad benefits are exhausted.
Linton city police received a morning report of a collision involving a car driven by Harry Tucker rural route two son of Branson Tucker. He swerved to avert the mishap causing the right front tire to blow out on his vehicle after striking a gas truck near Nol an's Machine shop.
A Greene circuit court grand jury filed a three count indictment against Pearl Miller and Yancey Zachery of Indianapolis for the 1933 murder of Mrs. Mary Ellis in Jasonville. The group faces counts of murder in burglary and robbery, with the new charges adding to four previously named suspects. Both defendants remain in the Greene county jail in Bloomfield as the case moves forward.
A Father’s Day service will replace the regular Sunday worship at Linton First Baptist Church. Rev. Charles B. Atkinson of Sullivan will deliver the sermon. Rotary members and local men are invited to attend, with the Nathamas class of the church school sponsoring and inviting the public.
The Ohio Institute for Medical Assistance trains girls as combined doctors helpers and secretaries. It is the second school in the country to offer this program and operates classrooms in a downtown Cleveland office building.
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