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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
4
The speaker recalls threshing on the farm with bad roads and bridges at Mine Run. Neighbors joined to help with meals for threshers and the narrator's task was to pile bundles. They note continuing to work the field despite stubble hurting feet, concluding with a farewell until tomorrow.
Osteoplastic surgeons in the medical science building produce new faces by grafting bone from the hip and transplanting flesh to correct deformities. Notable cases include a shotgun blast victim, a walnut-sized jaw tumor patient, and a man who regained eating ability after jaw sectioning and regained weight.
Colorado will require a marriage license and two health certificates showing blood tests for both parties before issuing licenses after Oct. 1. Gov. Carr signed the bill saying it aids disease control despite objections. The law allows waivers in emergencies and lets judges waive tests with justifications. A companion measure mandates blood tests for all expectant mothers to protect unborn children.
Manila June 20 UP In Oas Albay the ear reach test decides if a child is at least seven and ready for first grade. Birth certificates are required only for atypical children with unusual limb or head sizes. Officials estimate such cases at most one in 300.
In San Francisco the city records its first pair of buffalo twins born in Golden Gate Park. The calves measured about a yard long and two feet high and weighed around sixty pounds.
Columbus Indiana prepares for a five event speed program at the Bartholomew county fairgrounds oval next Sunday June 25 with time trials from 11 a m to 2 p m and the main program starting at 2 30 p m. Ray Tellas Indianapolis star who suffered a severe wreck last month has fully recovered and rebuilt his car and will compete. Don Wickliffe Mid West Association secretary and track steward announced the schedule.
Authorities in Hayward Wisconsin mounted a large manhunt for Ray Olson, the slayer of two deputies. Sheriff Frank Pepin sent fifty extra men and weapons from Chippewa county along with reinforcements from Ashland and Douglas counties. The pursuit shifted from a chase to a targeted sweep of the Chippewa lake country, as manpower and gear were expanded.
Authorities said the gunman, living among Chippewa Indians and friendly with them, could be aided by local tribes on three occasions when they believed he was trapped. Many would not report his whereabouts, complicating the hunt.
Mrs. Dan Brown of Indianapolis visited Mrs. O E Cone and friends. Delphia Pickard and daughters Wilma and Madge spent time with the Wesners in Evansville. Cleve Anderson and family visited Bloomington relatives. Norma Jean Russell from Linton visited grandmother Millie Russell. Numerous Indianapolis and local residents spent weekends or Sunday with relatives in Bloomfield Shoals Vincennes and Lyons.
West Island residents host and visit many neighbors and relatives across nearby towns. Bonnie Cline hosts Sunday dinner with assorted Adamson Baughn and Laughlin families while others call on Felds and Laughlin relations.
In San Jose California two youths Gussy and Joe borrowed H W Jensen's motor car and drove about fifty miles. They left the car with a note on the windshield reading Thanks for the car.
Final arrangements for the free dance on North Main street during Lin ton Community Day are set. Roy Glenn and his Boy Scouts will help keep crowds away from the dancing area, with Percy Good son and the Recreation police on hand alongside the Linton City Police. The dance begins at 7 and ends at p.m. If rain forces a move, the event relocates to 70 East Vincennes street.
Mrs. Clara McClain of White Rose visited relatives in Pleasant Grove. Wilson Trueblood and Clara McClain visited Jim Howell. Guests at the Chafey home included Mrs. Raymond Chafey and Billie, and Mrs. Wendell Stafford with Joe and Freddie. Mrs. Stanley Lehman visited Chloe Lehman and children. Mrs. Harry Haseman and daughter of Linton called on the Trueblads.
Hogs 6 000 holdovers 155 market up 10 cents lights 6 to 6.35 mediums 6.65 to 6.95 heavies 6.35 to 6.55 sows strong to 10 cents higher mostly 5 to 6.15 cattle 800 calves 600 steers and heifers steady cutter cows strong other cows fairly steady vealers steady top price gap noted.
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