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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

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Community Clubs and Society Meetings Schedule

The Wanda club gathers Friday at EB Edith Johnson’s home on Seventh Street. Glenburn Mothers Circle meets 1 30 p m at the Community house to entertain Glenburn graduates. The G M G of the Saron Reformed church holds its monthly meeting at Anita Wart’s home at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend. J T M ib plans a 6 p m gathering at the vestry for a brief special meeting. Missionary Guild of Saron Reformed church to meet with Anita Stewart at p m.

Wanda Club EB Edith Johnson The Saron Remed Church Anita Wart Nine Girls Missionary Guild of Saron Reformed Church Will Anita Stewart P. m

Eagles encampment at hall seeks offerings Saturday

The Kings Heralds of the First E church will meet Patty at 210 North Main Street. Bring a thank offering. The time is not clearly stated.

First E. Church Patty North Main Street

Are Present Annual W I M S Tea at Hodist Church

The Hodist Church held its annual tea in the flower garden of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Priest with over a hundred guests. Rev W E Havens spoke after a program featuring William Elson, a trumpet trio, Betty Jane Brewer, and baritone Id Martindale. Guests came from Lyons Isle Switz City Dugger and Vincennes with summer refreshments served.

Herb_ Priest Illiam Elson Charles Foster Charles Oscomb Stanley Heenan Betty Jane Brewer Dugger Onville W. F. M. Society

Workers Return To Plants As Strike Protests Grow

Columbus dispatch reports 6 000 coal miners reinforce picket lines in Johnstown and Youngstown amid steel strike. National Guard ordered to protect back to work marches as bomb explosions test mediation. Ohio and Pittsburgh area mills reopen while union leaders insist the strike is still on.

Columbus Adj Emil Marx Ord 112Th Engineers Cleveline Youngstown Warren Cleveland Mahoning Valley Niles Martin L Davey National Guard Shor Win Ohio C. I. O John Owens Constat Meng, Wills Celebrz Strati George H. Earle Johnstown Bethlehem Steel Earle Dave Watkins James Mark Mine Workers

Fragmented OCR yields brief regional item

Incomplete readable text references a local event or notice with limited names or details. No clear dates, places, or organizations can be reliably identified from the fragment.

Indiana Home Building Expands as Direct Reduction Loans Rise

Indiana home building shows rapid expansion as 62 federal savings and loan associations report heavy increases in direct reduction mortgage loans for construction and purchase. Loans totaled 19,192,920 on June 1 1936, up from 47,942,063 the prior year, while assets grew to 72,328,829 from 66,328,822.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Federal Home Loan ‘Band Board Washington, D. C Federal Savings and Loan

Eva Schantz Named Lyons Postmistress by Senate

The United States Senate confirmed Mrs. Eva M. Schantz as postmistress at Lyons. She will succeed Mrs. Bertie A. Sappenfield, acting postmistress since the death of her husband Jacob W. Sappenfield in October 1936.

United States Senate Eva M. Schantz Lyons Schantz Jesse Schantz Bertie A. Sappenfield Jacob W.sappenfield

Club Secretary Billy Cooper Admitted After Nervous Breakdown

Billy F. Cooper secretary of the Greater Linton club was admitted to Freeman-Greene county hospital Thursday afternoon after a nervous breakdown. His condition was not critical and doctors expect a good recovery. Cooper has been in failing health for some time and is a well known local figure.

Billy F. Cooper Freeman-Greene County Hospital Cooper Greater Linton Club

Britain Faces Grave Danger of European War

London reports that Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain warned the House of Commons of a grave danger of war in Europe. He urged calm, patience, and caution, echoing historic warnings as Foreign Secretary Eden stressed avoiding steps that could provoke conflict. Lloyd George commented on the peril to Europe. Chamberlain’s speech marked a decisive foreign affairs moment.

London U.P House of Commons Europe Britain Neville Chamberlain Commons Edward Grey Anthony Eden David Lloyd George Chamberlain House

Bar Association Summer Meeting Near Here

Frederick H. Stinchfield of Minneapolis will keynote the State Bar association summer meeting and outing near Michigan City on July 9 and 10. Other speakers include James M. Landis of Harvard Law School and Samuel B. Pettengill from South Bend. Reports on Indiana higher courts will be given by Michael L. Fansler and William H. Bridwell. Local leaders will discuss procedural reforms as Chas Ridgely Howard Mountz Joseph Ingelhart and A J Stevens on the program.

Michigan City Ind U.P Frederick H. Stinchfield Minneapolis American Bar Association State Bar Association James M. Landis Harvard Law School Federal Securities and Exchange Commission Samuel B. Pettengill South Bend Neville Williams Garrett Joseph H. Inglehart Evansville A. J. Stevenson Loudon L. Bomberger Hammond Albert Cole Peru William H. Hill Vincennes

Community Night at West Linton Park

A second community night or get together is planned tonight at West Linton park. Last week the event drew a large crowd of recreation seekers from Linton and nearby areas and many residents are expected to attend again this evening.

West Linton Park Linton

Dr Porter on Insanity at National Eclectic Meet

Dr. George C. Porter of Linton spoke at the sixty seventh annual National Eclectic association meeting in Springfield Illinois. His talk titled A psychological look at insanity defined insanity as a morbid state with reality contact lost and noted sane and insane are closely related. He urged examination by a competent psychiatrist to remove causes before damage is done citing Galen Socrates Watts and Fulton as examples of genius once deemed insane.

George C. Porter Linton National Eclectic Association Abraham Lincoln Springfield Ill Dr. Porter Galen Socrates Watts Fulton

Colin Clive Dies in Hollywood Hospital

British actor Colin Clive died at Cedars of Lebanon hospital after critical illness from a pulmonary ailment. He gained fame on stage and screen, notably portraying Captain Stanhope in the war drama Journey's End.

Hollywood Calif Colin Clive Cedars of Lebanon Clive Captain Stanhope

Seaplane completes first nonstop transcontinental flight

Richard Archbold, sport pilot, lands the Amphibian at North Beach airport after 17 hours 2 minutes flight from San Diego. The $259 000 craft, to be used in a South Sea Islands expedition, circled the field before touchdown at 11 53 a.m. Accompanying were co pilots Russell Rogers and Gerald Brown.

New York North Beach Richard Archbold San Diego Calif Archbold South Sea Islands Russell Rogers Gerald Brown

Wheat futures rally as Winnipeg drought boosts prices

Wheat futures rallied on the Chicago board in step with Winnipeg markets where continued dry weather in the western provinces pushed prices to the five cent limit. A local professional and Southwest houses led the day’s buying with profit taking reducing gains near the close.

Chicago Board of Trade Today Winnipeg Southwest

Fourth of July Parade Floats Promised in Linton

Twenty six additional Linton organizations and individuals pledged floats for the parade to open the town Fourth of July celebrations. Entries include Talk of the Town Beauty Salon and several local businesses, with the parade forming at 10 a.m. July 5 and bands from Linton and visiting towns providing music.

Linton Talk of the Town Beauty Salon Wendell Perkins Beauty ,Parlor Welch and Cornett Funeral Home, Inc Red Men's Lodge Brown’’s Studio Goodman and Ellis Western Associate Auto Company Shutt’s Feed Variety Store Grand Theatre Cliff Strong Motor Service Powell Brothers Gem Maxwell Furniture Company E. J. Ecker and Son Linton Motor Sales New Home Furnishing Company Cooper's Dry Cleaning Company Eureka Chevrolet Company Dodge-Plymouth Beta Triad Alpha Delphian Club Ringold Band Terre Haute Clay City Switz City Lin-Stock Park

Wakefield Denies Authorization of W I Rural Electrification Meeting

Wayne W. Wakefield, president of the Greene County Rural Electrification project, states the Lin ton Daily Citizen article of June 22 1937 announcing a July 1 meeting was not authorized by Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation and misstates date and intent. He says the article unfairly implies dealer favoritism and affirms no conflict of interests.

The Daily Citizen Wayne W. Wakefield Greene County Rural Electrification Project Linton Daily Citizen Utilities District of Western Indiana Rural Electric Greene County Utilities District of Western Indiana Wakefield

Booster meetings set to boost Indiana State Fair interest

Six booster meetings to promote interest in the Indiana State Fair were announced. They will be held June 29 at Newcastle Christian church, June 30 at Kendallville Elks temple, July 1 at Bass Lake Taggart hotel near Knox, July 6 at Turkey Run State park, July 7 Boonville Presbyterian church, and July 8 Clifty Falls State Park Inn. Lieutenant-Governor Henry F. Schricker will speak. The fair runs September 4 to 10.

Indianapolis Ind U.P the Fair Association Christian Church Newcastle Elks Temple Kendallville Taggart Hotel Bass Lake Knox Turkey Run Presbyterian Church Boonville Clifty Falls State Park Inn Henry F. Schricker

Three youths testify in Vincennes murder trial

Ward Davis of Petersburg faces murder charges in Knox circuit court over the 1934 killing of Anna vieve France of Vincennes. State witnesses Don Webber Lonnie Space and Lesser Frank recount meeting Davis the night of the shooting and his surrender to the sheriff with the gun.

Ward Davis Knox Vincennes Davis Petersburg Lucian Davis Linton Annavieve France Don Webber Lonnie Space Lesser Frank Webber DePauw University Annavieve Space Frank Gordon A. Dickinson Miss France Owen B. Harris Fred Liib Stanton Traylor Liib

Pension retirement act takes effect for railroad workers

Washington June 25 The new railroad retirement act creating a pension system for about 1.2 million workers became effective today after President Roosevelt signed it. It provides benefits after age 65 up to 120 dollars monthly, funded by industry taxes and managed by the federal government under a separate tax measure.

Washington U.P Roosevelt House

Linton Concert Band Opens 1937 Summer Series

A large crowd attended the first City park concert of the 1937 season by the Linton Concert Band. Warm weather drew many music lovers to hear the varied program. Concerts are planned each Thursday night through the summer with growing attendance expected.

Linton

Temperatures Hit 1937 High In Linton As Midwest Suffers Heat

The 1937 high was set on Linton’s thermometer with 98 degrees at 1 30 PM and forecasts suggested a century mark. The heat wave across the Midwest claimed at least 40 lives with Chicago bearing the heaviest toll as unofficial readings reached 116 in suburbs and crowds fled to rivers and lakes.

Linton United Press Midwest Plains Canadian Prairie Provinces Chicago

Court program becomes issue at Democratic love feast

On Wilson Island the five revolt senators joined President Roosevelt for a three day gathering as Sen. Robinson signaled a late next week Senate debate. The group included Alva Adams Bennet Clark Van Nuys Byrd and Bailey, meeting at the Jefferson club aboard naval academy boats.

Annapolis U.P Roosevelt Supreme Court Chesapeake Bay Joseph T. Robinson Ark Senate Washington Naval Academy Democratic Jefferson Club Wilson Island Alva B. Adams Colo Bennet Champ Clark Frederick van Nuys Indiana Harry Flood Byrd Josiah W. Bailey N. C

Midland Girl Wins All Expense Paid Trip Prize

Norma Cadwell of Midland wins an all expense paid trip to Detroit Michigan and Windsor Canada in the Daily Citizen Indianapolis News subscription drive. She is 16, has delivered papers three years, and will be a Midland High senior next winter. She is the daughter of Mrs Alena Cadwell.

Norma Cadwell Midland Detroit Mich Windsor Canada Mise Cadwell Midland High School Alena Cadwell

Bloomfield Man Dies After Ill Health

Tom Terrell a Bloomfield resident in poor health for two weeks died suddenly at 8 30 p m Wednesday He lived alone above Mansfield's store Survived by two sons K Terrell of Buffalo NY and Everett Terrell The body is in the care of Kidd Undertaking Company

Tom Terrell Bloomfield Mansfield's K. Terrell Buffalo New York Everett Terrell Kidd Undertaking Company

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