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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1941

Page

4

Semi Annual Dividend Soon for Savings Deposits

In a few days, July 1, the bank will begin paying semi annual interest on savings deposits. Advertises as easy money for savers and announces the new dividend schedule.

City Welcomes J C C Visit and Prospective Boost

Residents hear about plans to boost the progressive city as a visitor from J C C arrives. The message emphasizes pride in Linton and invites support for upcoming events tomorrow.

Knox County Man Dies in Accident

John Jackson a 70 year old Knox county resident known as General Jackson died en route to Daviess county hospital after being pinned beneath an overturned car on old highway 50 near the White river bridge. Driver Lawrence McGee suffered serious injuries as the vehicle struck a tree during a struggle over the wheel. Jackson survived by son Webster Jackson of Wheatland. Coroner investigation begun in Daviess county.

Vincennes Ind John Jackson Lawrence McGee Knox County Jackson White River Washington McGee White River Bridge Daviess County Hospital Webster Jackson Wheatland Daviess County Daviess County Corponer

New Rule Closes U S Border Exits to Italians

The United States ordered all border exits closed to Italian nationals until further notice. The justice department instructed immigration and border patrols to prevent Italians from leaving the country to curb departures with excess funds, mirrored by treasury tax agents.

Washington U.P United States Justice Treasury Department

Jericho Tossers Win Odd Contest For First In League

Jericho defeats Jasonville 1460 ringers 1468 points to 1383 ringers 1255 points at Jericho courts in a Wabash Valley Horseshoe league match. Reported as one of Indiana's outstanding games, Jericho tops valley standings.

Jericho Courts Jericho Jasonville Jasons Jericho Lads A. Harris Meredith O. Harris C. Rhoderick Hayes Jefferies Harvey Foster Ringers Ford Lafollette Pergal Cox Neilson Houlson, Jr Near Brashears Indiana

Miners Turn Back Robinson Outfit In Big Win

The Linton Miner baseball team defeated Robinson NL Moose 9 to 1 at High School park. Smith pitched seven innings allowing three hits, while Trinkle finished the last two. Shearn led with three hits as Linton built a 2 3 4 inning total and hosts Hillman Jewellers next Sunday.

Linton Miner Robinson Moose Diamond High School Park Linton Smith Robinson Lads Trinkle Shearn Hillman Jewellers Terre Haute Linton Diamond

Germany Mobilizes For Multi Front War In Soviet Front

Germany launches a four pronged assault from the Baltic to the Black Sea as it intensifies air attacks on Soviet targets including Odessa. British support promises continue with Eden conveying aid terms while Moscow coordinates. Churchill vows to destroy Hitler and Nazi rule by land sea and air with allied assistance.

Soviet Union Baltic Black Sea Germany Odessa Belgrade Roterdam Ivan Maisky Anthony Eden Maisky Constantine A. Dumansky Washington Eden Britain Moscow Stafford Cripps Russia Churchill Hitler

Newberry Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

A flurry of visits fills the week end as Willis Jenkins family from Mineral Illinois stay with Ray Workman and daughter. Many relatives from Dugger Linton Vincennes Anderson Muncie Epsom and Newberry share Sunday gatherings and week long travels.

Willis Jenkins Mineral, Ill Ray Workman Jenkins Workman C. R. Carr Dugger Ronda Lu Reintjes Linton Laura Christenberry Vera Ledgerwood Anderson Claude Keller Lyons John Reep Vincennes T. N. Jean Farol Christenberry Caila Keller Washington William Neidigh Indianapolis Calvin Neidigh John Mullis Emma Mullis John MelIntire Alva Gilbreath Robert Gilbreath Lee Mottern Billy Virgil Emery Bloomfield Herman Gregory Muncie John Isenogle Ruth Mary Simpson Charles Hunter

Prizes Puzzling After Chicago to Michigan City Race

Officials of the Columbia Yacht Club faced confusion over prizes after declaring the 50th Chicago to Michigan City race a no race as 1100 vessels becalmed past a nine hour deadline. The event ended with no finishers and a balloon ascent was blocked by strong winds during the Gay Nineties celebration.

Michigan City Ind U.P Chicago Columbia Yacht Club

Parade of Historic Fire-Engines and Balloons Draws Crowds

Spectators witnessed a parade of ancient fire-engines automobiles and carriages with citizens in old-fashioned dress. The same number gathered yesterday for the balloon ascension and picnic.

Navy to open inquiry into sinking of submarine O-9

A court of inquiry will investigate the loss of the O-9 and its 33 crew with witnesses from New London base. Salvage was called off as divers faced danger, while Secretary Knox led ceremonies over the spot of the disaster and 1000 sailors honored the dead. The report notes near none of the crew’s relatives attended.

Sportsmouth N. H U.P Navy Naval New London Conn Secretary of Navy Frank Knox

Burma Arms Up for Defense Amid Southeast Tensions

Travelers report Burma quietly expanding its land forces to about 20 000 with Indian reinforcements. Burma's defense rests on land barriers and naval protection for nearby coasts, while three eastern invasion routes are discussed, highlighting strategic vulnerabilities and British planning.

Chiengmai Chieng Tung Shan States Lashio Burma Burma Road Rangoon Japan Malaya Thailand Bangkok U.P India Singapore Gibraltar Mergui Sukothai Moulmein

Smithies Scarce at Fort Riley

At Fort Riley Kansas the army trained more than seventy five enlisted men in a three month course to shoe horses. The need arose as thousands of draftees were inducted and a lack of blacksmiths was noted despite the requirement to shoe horses.

Fort Riley, Kas U.P Fort Riley

Woman pays immigration fee with 500 pennies

Zilda Viera Bem of Sunnyvale California presented 500 pennies to cover her second naturalization application fee. She said she began saving for the fee after receiving her first papers two years ago.

Sunnyvale Cal U.P Zilda Viera Bem Naturalization

Linton Elks form U S C committee for service drive

J W Crackett Exalted Ruler names May or E V Bull Percy Myers and W C Boren to the U S C committee. Elks aim to raise 10 765 000 to support 339 recreational clubs at army camps and naval stations to sustain morale and provide wholesome leave activities for service members.

Linton Elks’ Lodge United Service Organizations J. W. Crackett U.S. O Drackett E. V.bull Percy Myers W. C. ‘Boren Nicholson The Elks France United States

End of War Aims to Send 30000 Discharged Soldiers Home

Amid postwar plans authorities mobilize 30,000 honorably discharged soldiers to return home as the conflict closes. Officials outlined steps to demobilize and reintegrate veterans into civilian life.

Livestock Report From Indianapolis Markets

Hogs 7,000 head with prices $9.25 to $10.75 per hundredweight and hogs 15 cents higher. cattle and calves 2,300 head with steady to strong tone. Bulk steers and yearlings $10.25 to $11.25 with top $11.50, most heifers $10 to $11. sheep and lambs 400 head up 15 to 25 cents with spring lambs at $12 to $12.50. Sows 10 to 25 cents higher. market readings cover weights from 100 to 400 pounds and over.

Indianapolis Ind U.P

Noise blamed for errors in St. Louis study

U P reports that St. Louis research on reducing noise shows typing errors dropped as much as fifty two percent during a campaign to diminish unnecessary noises. The work suggests noise control improves accuracy in a busy office setting.

ST. Louis U.P

Navajo Rights Group Demands Removal of John Collier

The Navajo Rights association urged President Roosevelt to dismiss John Collier as commissioner of Indians, arguing the Navajos cannot get along with him and labeling his theories as communistic. George B. Bowra, secretary, voiced the warning from Aztec New Mexico.

John Collier N. M U.P Navajo Rights Association Roosevelt George B. Bowra Association

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