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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

2

Fingerprinting urged to identify unknown bodies nationwide

Spokane veteran Maurice Smith calls for mandatory public fingerprinting to be taken by census workers in the next decennial census. He argues universal prints would enable authorities to identify unknown deceased individuals and deter crime, noting past efforts against criminals like Harry Tracy.

Spokane Wash U.P U. S Maurice Smith Pacific Northwest Harry Tracy Smith Census Bureau J. Eden Hoover Federal Linen of Investigation U. S. Attorney General’s Office Washington Ureau Vergil D. Reed Sankey Amyong Paefic Northwest Phillip Musica Donald Coster U.S Oregon State Prison

Community Club Picnic and Lodge Meetings Schedule

Wednesday events include Needlecraft club at Humphreys Park for a 5 30 p m picnic supper. Women of the Moose Chapter 209 meet at 7 p m. Glenburn Aid Society gathers at the Community House. Baptist Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting at the church. Rotary Luncheon at 12 15 p m. Unity Lodge No 637 I O C F meets at 7 30 p m. Elks at home 8 p m. Eagles at the hall 7 p m.

Needlecraft Club Humphreys Park Women of the Moose Glenburn Aid Society Baptist Ladies Aid Society Rotary the Baptist Church Unity Lodge

Society notices due for Linton Daily Citizen by 11 am

Helen L. Grubbs signs as host for a society item submission note. The text invites personal news from clubs lodges parties churches for inclusion in that day’s issue with a 11 a.m. deadline.

Linton Daily Citizen Helen L. Grubbs

Social Calendar of Local Groups And Meetings

Kings Herald meets with Patricia Clark at 2 p m Monday Greene County Industrial Union gathers at Moose hall 7 30 p m All crafts urged to attend Linton Shuffle Board club at Humphreys park 7 p m Metropolitan Judge No 198 K of P meets at hall 7 30 p m Epworth League Glenburn Mission at Community house 7 15 p m Chickateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men hall 7 80 p m Violet Rebeka Lodge No 312 at hall 7 p m Quapaw Cornet No 80 Pocahontas at Red Men hall 7 Linton Concert Band practice Central school building 7 30 p m All members urged to attend

Greene County Industrial Union Moose Hall K. of P Epworth League of Glenburn Mission Chickateth Council Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall Linton Central School

Community group meeting schedule at various halls

The notice lists multiple local organizations with evening gathering times including M. E. Choir at the church 7 p.m. Baptist choir 7 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose No 1404 7 30 p.m. American Legion Post 8 p.m. Women's Relief Corps 7 p.m. Hiawatha club all day meeting at Red Men's hall Townsend club City hall 7 40 p.m. Faith Temple Pythian Sisters 7 20 p.m. Local 6 278 Worker's Alliance at the public library 7 p.m. Sons of American Legion 6 30 p.m. Quapaw Tribe Red Men 7 p.m. at We­nall.

Loyal Order of Moose No. 1404 Hiawatha Club Red Men's Hall We Nall

Grass expected potatoes grow at Case laboratory

Young scientists at Case School of Applied Science faced a odd lawn trial. Grass planted in the $360,980 lab grew heavily with potatoes, prompting debate on whether to remove the grass and plant more potatoes or harvest the potato seedlings from the soil.

Cleveland, O. UP Case School of Applied Science Atory

Beavers Flood Sudbury Island Farm Lands

Beavers on Mani toulin Island create dam-building disruption. Dams in the west end flood farm lands and even a road deep enough to force children to row to school.

Sudbury Ontario U.P Manitoulin Island

Marriage Announced for Nellie McGary and Hubert Hale

In Dugger June 17 an announcement confirms the marriage of Miss Nellie McGary of Newcastle to Hubert Hale, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Hale. The ceremony occurred at 8 pm on Wednesday June 14 at Centenary Methodist Church with a reception to follow. The groom, educated in Pleasantville, works at Chrysler Motor in Newcastle. the couple will reside at 1506 G Avenue, Newcastle.

Nellie McGary Newcastle Hubert Hale Raymond A. Hale Centenary Methodist Church Pleasantville Chrysler Motor Company G Avenue

Barbara Lou Humphreys Honored in Jasonville

In Jasonville Indiana on June 17 Mrs Clarence Humphreys hosted a Friday afternoon party for children celebrating Barbara Lou Humphreys eighth birthday. Games prizes and favors entertained guests while refreshments were served. Attendees included Katherine Myers Vivian Wade Jackie Ann Russell Barbara Hayes Roseann Fields Patty Prout and others.

Jasonville Ind Clarence Humphreys Barbara Hayes Roseann Fields Patty Prout Frank Miller Jack Moss Tommy Davis Marvin Faulk Ronnie Hadley Sonny Prout Billy Humphreys

Eastern Star Picnic Draws Greene County Group

Jasonville residents joined members from Greene County for the annual Eastern Star picnic held Friday in Bloomfield Park. Attendees included Alf Stalcup, Herman Criss, Loren Edmond, Cooper Taylor, Walter Bonnet, Arthur Marler, Verda Barrass, Jack Houghton, Lily Osborn, J S Williams, Rosalie Sims of Terre Haute, Barbara Houghton, Ruth Criss, Kay Bonnet, and Jackie Criss.

Jasonville Greene County Association of the Order of Eastern Star Bloomfield Alf Stalcup Mesdames Herman Criss Loren Edmond Cooper Taylor Walter Bonnet Arthur Marler Verda Barrass Jack Houghton Lily Osborn J. S. Williams Rosalie Sims Terre Haute Barbara Houghton Ruth Criss Kay Bonnet Jackie Criss

Miners Host St Patrick's Team In Key Afternoon Game

A large crowd is expected as the Linton Miners meet the strong St Patrick's of Terre Haute tomorrow afternoon. Blackburn the Pontiac Midh ace will aid the Miners on the mound in the 2 30 o'clock start.

Linton Miners St. Patrick's Terre Haute Blackburn Pontiac Midh

Scientist Fritz Zwicky finds ninth supernova in Virgo cluster

Pasadena California UR Dr Fritz Zwicky associate professor of theoretical physics at Caltech reports discovering his ninth supernova. The event in galaxy NGC 4624 within the Virgo cluster shines at about 15th magnitude, visible only with a powerful telescope, and was three weeks past peak when first observed.

Pasadena Cal Fritz Zwicky California Institute of Technology Neas Zwicky Carnegie Institute Mount Wilson Observatory Zwiecky Hall Diam Ontiis Spes

Community Social Roundup at East Bloomfield

Mrs. Ivan Lynn and families hosted visits at East Bloomfield Drive with friends including Ray Ashbaugh and Hawkins. Several local households such as Edwards, Har, Ghulses, Holtsclas, Hawkins, Pierson, and Laughlin noted engagements and weekend gatherings with relatives and neighbors.

East Bloomfield Drive Ivan Lynn Taylor Pirtle John Hanlin Ray Ashbaugh Ache Hawkins Ashbaugh Earl Edwards Donnie Mattie Hewton James Harof Thomas Ghulses Jordon Holtsclas Martha Jean Achel Hawkins Hawkins John Hawkins Ellottsville Ray Pierson David Levi Fulle Clyde Hostetter Will Laughlin

Indiana Fishing Question and Habitat Concerns

Readers debate ways to improve Indiana fishing noting overfishing and habitat loss. A truck driver argues dredging harms fish holes while others warn recreational access and baiting misuse threaten future catches.

Indiana fishermen debate reforms to protect fish stocks

A repairman urges clearing logs, moss, and logs from streams to block predators and protect fish. He calls for sportsmen cooperation and pond stocking, proposing a one year fishing ban to propagate fish and ensure abundant catches in two years. A question follows about graduates' job prospects.

Indiana Mner

Your Nation's Affairs and the Dangers of Destructive Policies

An essay arguing against policies that curtail wealth creation and promote destruction of existing wealth. It highlights examples from the auto industry and agriculture, contrasts U S ideas with Russia, and warns against legislating against efficiency and labor-saving technology. The piece defends market abundance and warns against promoting useless work.

National Automobile Dealers Association Russia

Barmaids Targeted by DuBois Union Plan

DuBourg area bar union endorses tavern improvement program banning girl bartenders from union membership and condemning employment of minors and serving beer to minors.

Dubuque Fa. W.P Duabouque Bartenders’ Union

Capital comments on anti trust drive in building industry

Bruce Catton reports that Congress may fund a nationwide anti trust crackdown in the building industry. The DOJ anti trust division seeks 60 to 500 agents to pursue hundreds of indictments, aiming to break price rigidity across materials labor and appliances and end a long industry logjam.

Ashington Congress Department of Justice Antitrust Division Justice Department Thurman Arnold Building Arnold Anti-Trust

Omitted Names at J C Club Meeting Noted

A list of attendees for the 14 J. C. elur meeting at Mrs. James Pate's home omitted several members. Miss Blanche Piper Miss Stella Piper Mrs. Ina Watson hostess Mrs Pate and Miss Ferrol Brentley are named as missing from the published list.

J. C. Elur James Pate Blanche Stella Piper Ina Watson Mrs. Pate Ferrol Brentley

Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Marion Hoops Erie Pa

A son named Robert Allen Hoops was born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hoops of Erie Pennsylvania. The infant weighed eight pounds three ounces. The Hoops are former Lin ton residents.

Marion Hoops Erie Robert Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. Turner ALLIS Washington Studies U.S. Commisioner Ennsue Department Elks Lodge Eagles Lodge Kings Herald Patricia Clark Linton Shuffle Board Club Violet Rebeka Lodge No M. E Baptist American Legion Legion Women's Relief Corps Odd Fellow's Hall Townsend Club City Hall Faith Temple No Pythian Sisters Worker's Alliance of America Sons of American Legion Dugger Barbara Lou Humphreys Jasonville Group Raymond Dean Kimbrell Chattanooga Tenn Raymond State of Middle Western States Barmen’s Union BY Bruce Catton NEA Service Star By William Ferguson Peru Charlie White Raymond Ditmars DFEAL Newkirk Pleasantville, Ind Kirk Petunias Wolford Yui ‘Tetend AON At & P.m Pais Eureka
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