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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
6
A banquet at the University of Pennsylvania School of Finance will feature a new organization and a musical program. Notable attendees include Phi Delta Theta and Tau Kappa Alpha members. The speaker links Roosevelt era commissions and Benjamin Harrison Memorial appointments.
Washington June 19. President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Clarence A. Dykstra as chairman of the defense mediation board effective July 1. Dykstra had sought to split time between the University and Washington, but noted government duties consumed all his time.
Mr and Mrs W R Cole and daughter Eva of Deitrich Ill Mrs George Austin of Decatur Ill and Mrs Harry Miller and daughter Maxine of Atlas near Linton attended graduation exercises at the U S Military Academy West Point NY Clifford Cole son of the Coles was in the graduating class The party also visited points of interest through the east including Op C and Niagara Falls
Billy Conn from Pittsburgh nearly toppled Joe Louis at the Polo Grounds before a crowd of 54,487. Louis finished with a knockout in the 13th after Conn built a late fight, prompting promoter Mike Jacobs to plan a September return and a potential million dollar gate.
CPM Director General William S Knudsen announced a new aluminum production process from Alunite Inc is under study by four scientists. A careful evaluation will decide on future steps and no link is found to Congressman Landis statement about analyzing a peculiar fire clay sample with about 15 percent aluminum.
The Knox county grand jury reported there were no violations of Indiana criminal laws after examining the Panhandle mine disaster near Bicknell. It followed a look at the Bicknell Coal Company mine where fourteen miners died and two were killed in a prior blast.
Mr and Mrs Ad Topperwein nationally known for their marksmanship will give a free exhibition at 430 Friday afternoon in Lee Sherrard Park under the Linton Community Conservation club. They shoot from various positions with rifle pistol and shotgun breaking clay pigeons metal discs marbles apples oranges eggs and more.
Walter Stanford a 42 year old WPA worker and unemployed draftsman set up a picket line around his Fort Wayne home to protest in laws occupying the house with seven children inside. Police moved in after onlookers gathered and Stanford was seen with a baseball bat. He was directed to return inside.
Classified ad promotes Ru Ex Compound a two week supply mixed with water and lemon juice claiming rapid relief from neuritis rheumatic and arthritis pain. It promises money back if no improvement and lists Hamilton drug stores as sellers with an absolute guarantee.
A freak gas explosion at a Lawrenceville refinery killed Earl McAskell key, 45, who was removing old pipes. An accumulation of gas in the pipes apparently detonated when a blow torch was applied to the outside of the building.
Mrs. Robert Prentice of Rochester New York is visiting her sister Mrs. Floyd Shannon in town.
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