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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
1
A column reprints 19th century newspaper excerpts from Linton and other towns. It recalls old customs, editor humor, marriage write ups, and ads with playful jabs at subscribers and advertisers. The piece reflects on routines of hand set type and enduring value of local papers.
Heavy rains created a water slip at the American No. 1 mine near Bicknell. John Fairhurst 48 and Clifford Page 45 were killed when 25 tons of slate fell on them as they worked. Herman Collins narrowly escaped. two other workers were outside the chamber. Page leaves a widow and five children. Fairhurst two sons. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
More than three hundred attended the Templeton Foremen's club annual picnic at Shakamak state park near Jasonville. A morning golf tournament awarded the trophy to the Terre Haute unit. Afternoon events included boat racing swimming a treasure hunt and bingo followed by a basket dinner with Judge Jeffries of Terre Haute as toastmaster. Linton guests included Rev B H Bruner Rev M V Foster Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton Mr and Mrs J Victor Briggs Mrs Hugh Craig and others.
Mrs. Tressa Parks has been discharged from Freeman Greene County Hospital after treatment and returned to her home in West Linton.
Hyde Park June 29 President Roosevelt searched for an administrator for the wages and hours act a head of the civil aviation authority and an ambassador to Soviet Russia He reviewed new taxation ideas to reduce debts from 1933 and noted Sweden pay as you go public works policy as a topic in discussion only
Four hundred to five hundred residents of the Linton community are expected to attend the annual merchant clerks picnic in the City park. The event features an old fashioned basket dinner at 6 pm and games for children, with ice cream and cake provided by the club.
The Moose defeated Standard Service Station 15 to 9 in Linton yesterday evening. Glenburn edged Martin and DeCourcy 3 to 2 in another pitchers duel with heavy hitting and errors shaping the first game.
At the Republican state convention on the Indiana fairgrounds, Ray Willis of Angola led five candidates with 444 votes on the first ballot for the U S Senate nomination, ahead of James E. Watson and Oliver Starr. Bossert shifted delegates toward Willis as ballots continued.
Mrs Bertha Taylor 53 a well known Linton resident died at 7 this morning at her home after a few hours illness. A North Missionto lic church worker she attended a congreiga meeting the night before and returned to Fifth and D streets where she collapsed on entering. Medical aid came too late. She ran a grocery store in Linton for years and is survived by a son Ray at home and West Linton a daughter Mrs Ilene Blaker of Pen Cther survivors are conne handed home awaiting a Michigan bound daughter. Funeral arrangements announced Thursday.
Rev and Mrs William Barkley and son Billy visit Peterbu E to meet Gusty Lynn in this city. Rev Jey, formerly of Linton, assists with the revival meeting at the Olive Branch church.
Indiana authorities race Wisconsin for custody of Orelle Easton 25 a North Dakota gunman held in Kankakee county jail over the fatal shooting of Ray Dixon an Indiana state policeman. A murder indictment was reported by a special grand jury and Govs Townsend Horner discussed extradition. Easton has waived extradition to Wisconsin but fights Indiana seizure.
Former Kaiser Wilhelm negotiates moving his residence from Doorn Netherlands to Berlin for health reasons. Reliable quarters cited as factor in decision.
Bruce Barton, New York congressman and advertising executive, urged the Indiana Republican state convention to preserve New Deal reforms while promoting a jobs program. He called for tax use to stimulate growth, reorganized national resources, cheaper transportation, equal access to the law, and a businesslike administration to restore confidence and employment.
The Linton Concert Band will present a 8 o'clock Thursday evening in City Park program under conductor J Howard Lynn. The series started recently as part of an annual city custom and draws large crowds from Linton and surrounding areas. The program includes marches novelties overtures a medley of war songs and other features with varied selections each week.
Testimony details a clash between Ned James a miner and Joe Guthrie superintendent over lamp rebates leading to a fight at a mine. James described as a witness while charge of conspiring to violate Wagner Labor Relations. The trial names sixteen defendants and a large corporate context surrounding the dispute.
The speaker criticizes government recklessness and extravagance under the Roosevelt era, saying New Deal policies threaten middle class liquidation and undermine legislative independence. He contrasts praise for Roosevelt with strong policy critique.
Eight thousand Republicans gathered in a packed Indianapolis hall to launch the 1938 campaign with Bruce Barton delivering the keynote urging a liberal constructive program to retain the New Deal reform spirit while creating jobs. The convention opened late as delegates debated platform items and a women’s delegate was introduced for the first time.Charles Halleck addressed the crowd denouncing the New Deal and urging constitutional government amid concerns of executive overreach.
Members of the Linton-Stockton high school band will meet at the high school building at 7 o'clock Friday evening for a rehearsal. All members are urged to be present as they practice numbers to be used in Linton’s Fourth of July celebration.
Mrs Mack Duke of Bloomfield underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Homer Gardner of Jasonville submitted to a major operation Tuesday. Mrs Oscar Cone of Lyons was taken to her home this morning.
Mrs Ralph Wallem daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson of bh street northeast underwent an appendectomy at Good Samaritan hospital in Vincennes Monday. Her condition is reported to be satisfactory.
Dick Graves of Dayton Ohio is spending his vacation with his uncle Arthur Graves and other relatives in this city.
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