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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
1
A Washington view questions the belief that private capital will replace government spending. It contrasts Hoover-era declines with later income gains and notes a defender of the New Deal seeks to justify current policy amid partisan debate.
Hospital report lists Mrs. Clarencer Emery of Lyons undergoing a major operation this morning. Pansy Conklin of Switz City was taken to her home Sunday. Raymond King of this city was dismissed this morning. James Waggoner of Sandborn was removed to his home this
Five Republican candidates for United States senator push toward the state convention opening in Indianapolis. Delegates face a possible recess dispute to await the Democratic platform and any reconciliation with Senator Frederick Van Nuys amid organizing pressure from Governor Townsend's faction.
Linton Miners announce a new 4 o clock weekday game plan at Linton City park beginning Wednesday June 22 with a matchup against Switz City diamondmen. The club also plans a strong effort against Jasonville Merchants next week and hosts Robinson Moose in Illinois.
Police were alerted to a missing pet mink in Elyria Ohio valued at fifty dollars. The owner V. Carper asked officers to help search for the animal after it strayed from the home.
Mrs Lois Pearson, a Lincolnshire resident, died from a rat bite she received fifteen years ago. She had been inoculated against poison since then, but the infection recently worsened and caused her death.
A 17 year old, Junior Bedwell of Coalmont, was injured when a car carrying six youths overturned near Farmersburg. He was treated at Freeman Greene County Hospital for a fractured arm. others in the vehicle escaped serious injury.
Willard Lynch 22 and Claude Kirby 21 pled guilty to stealing 36 Barred Rock hens from Elza Kirkham’s farm near Lyons. Judge J Raymond Powell sentenced Lynch to one to ten years in Pendleton Reformatory and three years disfranchisement, Kirby to one to ten years with three years disfranchisement. parole not revoked. Arrests followed a tip from Linton police.
Britain escalates diplomatic and military efforts to curb Nazi expansion and avert a broader war. Prime Minister Chamberlain leads moves aimed at negotiating with Adolf Hitler to secure a peace settlement and reduce danger in postwar Europe.
State park pools and beaches attracted 4340 visitors during the week ending June 12. The Dunes Beach near Lake Michigan drew 1640 swimmers while Shakamak artificial lake had 1140 bathers and McCormick's Creek pool 769 visitors. Pokagon lake saw about 500 swimmers and Brown County pool 291. Lifeguards guard all parks with swimming facilities.
Edward F. Rogers assistant mine inspector was a principal speaker for Little Betty Safety chapter 326 meeting at the Eagles hall. He urged first aid and safety in coal mining and invited the first aid team to the Terre Haute Miners picnic in August. Raymond Hunter led the business session and awarded safety hats to Adam Topping Leo Phillips Roy Mishler C Craft and safety shoes to F R Wright and a prize to Ward Padgett for attendance. Millard Walraven led the first aid class with a focus on physical shock and its causes and treatment.
Miss Audry Fordyce of Indianapolis spends the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Dennis Fordyce in town.
The defunct Hoagland and Allum brokerage chief pled guilty to embezzlement and conspiracy. George F. Allum drew 1 to 10 years and 1 to 5 years respectively. Olaf Larson and Henry Engel also pled guilty and received 1 to 5 year terms each.
Jack Fordyce son of Mr and Mrs Homer Fordyce of 589 A street northeast is in Freeman Greene county hospital with a fractured pelvis dislocated elbow and cuts from a wreck Saturday night. He is not thought to have serious internal injuries and is expected to recover. no visitors are allowed today.
Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute announces Glenn Curtis of Martinsville will become head basketball coach next fall. Curtis has built a famed Indiana high school program with four state championships in twenty years, a record unmatched by any other coach.
President Roosevelt returns to the summer White House at Hyde Park after a weekend yacht trip aboard the Potomac. He plans to meet Joseph P. Kennedy, the American ambassador to Great Britain, during his stay and see if Congress will reconvene for railroad legislation.
In Bloomfield Greene County Court William A. Lowry 22 pleaded guilty to use of a vehicle without permission and received 30 days in the state penal farm and a $25 fine. Co-defendants Dominic Lanzone and James Cardinal pleaded not guilty with trial set for June 23. Bedwell 56 of Coalmont was killed when the CCC truck struck him on State Road 48 after leaving a CCC camp in Cynthiana.
The Linton Municipal Golf team defeated Bicknell Country Club 35 to 42 on the local course. F E Meng led with 77 total, followed by L Sanders 81 and Walter Wolfe 82 for Linton. Bicknell’s R Highsmith led with 80. results keep Linton’s 1938 season intact after also beating Sullivan. An unofficial ladies match saw Jane Fry of Linton as low scorer with 51.
Emmanuel Souders Jasonville constable filed an affidavit in Greene circuit court accusing Ray Puckett tavern operator of assault and battery. The alleged incident occurred Saturday afternoon at the Puckett tavern when Souders was there on business, resulting in a broken jaw. He received treatment at a Jasonville physician and was later taken to Freeman Greene County Hospital for further care.
A federal grand jury indicted 18 persons including two German officers Lt Commander Udo Von Bonin and Lt Commander Herman Menzel in a Reich defense ministry espionage network. They allegedly sought U S aircraft vessel and coastal armament plans and codes.
Eastern Star Players present Cornelia Pickle Plain Plaintiff at 8:00 pm Tuesday in Freeman Greene county hospital parlors to benefit the hospital. Pre show program includes monologue, musical reading, ladies trio, and a hospital tour with X-Ray demonstration. tickets at Murray drug store.
The Royal Mint completed withdrawing all pre-1920 silver coins, about 1 billion coins, to be replaced by 50 percent silver coins. The task took eighteen years and was carried out in London.
Free legal advice will be offered to 2,800 inmates at Folsom penitentiary by Fred G. White, former Pontiac county and probate judge now an inmate. The appointment aims to curb activities of self-styled lawyers with doubtful qualifications inside the prison.
Jasonville beat Linton Merchants 5 to 3 as Leturgez earned a 3 hit defeat in his first Jacksonville appearance. Midland edged Switz City 6 to 5 while Bloomfield swept Lyons after 20 hits. Comedic errors and pitching miscues shaped the day in the Greene County amateur league second half openers.
A cloudburst flood caused the Olympian passenger train to plunge into Custer Creek Montana. Officials say at least 40 died with 67 injured and 15 bodies in Miles City morgue as recovery continues. Several more fatalities expected from submerged sleeping car.
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