29 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
1
A 1950s warning notes 20000 children in the United States may lose a life or endure injuries during Fourth of July celebrations. The American Museum of Safety cites annual surveys showing rising deaths and injuries, with 8000 additional victims this year. Despite warnings, risks to innocent celebrants grow, including maiming and blindness.
Bedford Ind June 29 Lawrence Turpin 19 son of Alin Turpin Bedford confessed to Sheriff John Tyree Chief of Police A Jbee and James Able Deputy prosecutor that he and James Jenkins 41 son of George Jenkins killed Zack Burton Mitchell groceryman and filling station owner the night of time 10 He said Jenkins fired the fatal shot when they attempted to hold him up The two will be held for September term of Lawrence circuit court.
National League results include St Louis defeating Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and New York beating Philadelphia 2 to 1. Chicago Cubs lost to Cincinnati due to rain. American League games show Washington 7 4 Boston 8 8 and New York 10 Philadelphia 4. Other notes list multiple rainouts and minor league scores.
Mrs. Jim Savary of Brainerd Minnesota reports great results from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a year of nervous weakness. She says it restored her energy for housework and outdoor chores and recommends the remedy to other women.
During a night electrical storm two Muy municipal Light Co transformers suffered considerable damage but were not ruined. One sits at Second and A streets northwest, the other at Fifth and I streets northwest. Light service in parts of the northwest district was disrupted only briefly.
Linton school pupils will perform Indian and Spanish girls French Vineyard and other acts at the Fourth of July celebration in Houseman Grove next Wednesday. Rehearsals are set for Monday at 10 o clock at the Maine school building to prepare the program.
Mr and Mrs Dee Wilson visited Vn and Mrs Louis Doublemont on Sunday. Numerous relatives gathered across Brownstown Bloomington Linton Dugger and nearby towns for visits, dinners, and birthday honors. Names include Becks Campbell Dudleys Sparks Thornton Willoughbys and Critchfields among others.
From Indianapolis June 29. A survey of the state shows strip mining gaining momentum as New York Electric Shovel Co. buys Ingle Coal holdings in Pike County with access to over 4,000 acres in Monroe and Patoka townships. A railroad switch is under construction to move coal. Arthur No. 8 mine tipple is being remodeled for stripping, with potential output 6,000 to 7,000 tons daily. Leases also proceed near Cato with 6,000 acres, and in Logan Township south of Petersburg.
On June 29, 1918, French forces held gains and repelled counterattacks southwest of Soissons while British units captured prisoners. The day marked continued Allied pressure as WWI operations intensified.
NBC and CBS plan 11 15pm coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Trouston with evening sessions possibly. WIZ airs 8pm chamber music, WIA 6 cities service hour, WOR 7pm chain program including On the Front Porch, WIZ 7pm Wrigley review. Programs subject to cancellation if a night convention session occurs.
By virtue of a decree the Greene County Sheriff will offer at public sale the rents and profits for seven years of real estate described as northwest quarter of the southwest quarter etc. in section 23 township 7 north range 6 West, plus Lot 24 and other parcels in Switz City. If not sold for enough to satisfy the decree, the fee simple of the real estate will be exposed to public sale at the same time and place. Sale by William W. Brown Sheriff, Greene County, June 27, 1928. Continuous notices.
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