White River Flood Threat Reaches 25-Foot Mark
Indiana flood warnings spread as White River at Elliston hits 24.14 feet and rises toward 26 feet within 30 hours. Wabash also floods Greene county land, threatening crops across southern Indiana with roads inundated and bottomlands submerged. further rain expected tonight.
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Greene County
White River
Elliston
O. H. Brown
Bluston
Indianaipolis
U.P
Indiana
J. J. Armington
U. S. Weather Bureau
Covington
Terre Haute
Mt. Carmel
Triad Program Enjoyed at Paris First Methodist Church
Mrs Wayne Hamilton presented Alpha and Beta chapters of Triad in a sacred concert at the First Methodist church in Paris Illinois Sunday evening. Twelve hundred people assembled in the spacious church for the program which was heartily received by the appreciative audience. The program included numbers by the entire Bras composed of sixty members in black and white vestments and several solo numbers. A number sung by a quartet Mrs and Mrs Wayne Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Chester Wills opened the program. Solo parts were taken by Miss Ethel Beckwith and Hildred McDonald Mrs Herbert Priest and Mrs Wayne Hamilton who sang two of her own compositions. A group of negro spirituals sung by Wayne Hamilton received applause. Mrs John Talbott played the sano accompaniment with the Arona Ensemble of Terre Haute noted in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hamilton
Triad
First Methodist Church
Paris
Wayne
Hamilton
Chester Wills
Jefferson Club 70 Holds May Meeting in Bloomfield
The Jefferson club of Greene county plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at the Greene county courthouse in Bloomfield. State legislator Edward Hy will deliver the principal address, with John Kiplinger and his Jasonville musicians providing entertainment. Democratic men and women are invited to attend, with many members from Linton expected to join.
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Jefferson Club
Greene County
Greene County Court House
Bloomfield
Edward Hy
Stejn
House
John ‘Kiplinger
Jasonville
Perkins Boy Shannon Perkins Ill in Vincennes Hospital
Shannon Perkins of Bicknell son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Perkins is seriously ill with pneumonia at Vincennes hospital. His condition was critical on Sunday but slightly improved today. Perkins worked for Standard Oil and lived in this city before a recent transfer to Bicknell.
Edwards executed in Rockview prison for American Tragedy allusion
In Bemlasonth Pennsylvania on May 6 Robert Allan Edwards of Edwardsville was executed by electric chair at Rockview prison. He reenacted the life of Clyde Griffith from the novel American Tragedy at 12:85 a m dying in the chair.
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Bemlasonth
iRobert Allan Edwards
Edwardsville
Clyde Griffith
Edwards
Rockview Pee
Linton High Band Wins State Contest Honors at Evansville
Linton high school band earned silver medals in the state contest in Evansville marking the first state level honor for the unit. Junior Graves won a silver medal in the drum solo division and Robert Millon also received a first division medal at Mt Vernon. The marching showcase on Enlow field drew over thirty bands and highlighted the growth of Indiana state band competition with more than 3 600 musicians participating.
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Linton High School
Evansville
Linton
Mt. Vernon
Junior Graves
Mount Vernon
Robert Millon
Enlow
Ellhart High School
Red Cross Institute Set at Spencer May 18
Greene county Red Cross workers invited to attend a state institute in Spencer at McCormick Park from May 18 to 18. The program aims to consolidate Indiana Red Cross forces and cover family case work veterans service chapter administration and public health topics led by national and local experts.
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Red Cross
Greene County
McCormick Park
Spencer
Indiana
J. Blaine Gwin
Everett ‘Dix
National Headquarters
David H. ‘Brown
Besse ‘Kinsey
L. A. Shevenson
Veterans Administration
Indianapolis
Verne.k. Harvey
Department of ‘Public Health
Va F. McDougall
Bureau of Public Health Nursing
Phil Harris Visits Old Home Town Before Dallas Engagement
Phil Harris, the radio star, visited Linton yesterday after finishing a long engagement at WLW in Cincinnati. He dined on a chicken dinner at his uncle and aunt Charles and Mrs. Perry on North Main Street and was joined by Frank Remley. They left for Dallas to resume a long engagement with the Harris band.
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Phil Harris
Linton
WLW
Cincinnati
Phil
Charles Perry
North Main Street
Frank Remley
Dallas
Texas
Harris
Lone Star State
William M Spice Succumbs in City
William M Spice 46 a longtime Linton resident died at 2 10 pm Sunday at his parents home 980 A street southeast He was a meat cutter and restaurant owner He survived by wife Martha F Spice two sons Warren S Spice and Charles E Spice his parents five brothers and two sisters Burial will be at Fairview cemetery after services at Welch and Cornest Funeral home Wednesday morning officiated by Rev By My MeltKown
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William M. Spice
Linton
Charles
Spice
Joe
Ayice
Greene County
Lin
Thad
Jack
Anton Spice
Roy Spice
Pinnealles
Fla
Vernon
Doc) Spice
Chula Vista
Cal
Joe Morgan
Ters Re Haute
Wallace Miller
Detroit
Mich
Welch ‘and Cornest
My MeltKown
Fairview Cemetery
Birth of Diana Mae Rich in Jasonville
A 70 pound baby daughter named Diana Mae was born to Mr and Mrs Cletus Rich formerly of Linton at their Jasonville home early Saturday morning May 4 The mother Miss Rosemary Brown of Linton before marriage The father is an ex football star from Linton high school
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Cletus Rich
Linton
Jasonville
Diana Mae
Rosemary ‘Brown
Herriott Loses In French Vote In Runoff Threat
Paris dispatch reports France rejected militarism in municipal elections across 39 014 towns with about 11 500 000 votes cast for 400 000 councilors The results show Premier Pierre Etienne Flandin injured but reelected as citizens reflect on armaments policy Edward Herriott leads in Lyons but fails to win a majority triggering a runoff next Sunday
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Paris
France
Pierre ‘Etinne Flandin
Edward Herriott
Radical Socialist
Lyons
Leaky Gas Mains Prompt City Report Call
Linton gas consumers were urged to report leaks or interruptions to Lin ton City Hall. A tollfree number 7 is listed for contact. Officials say natural gas is now in old mains and butane supply is phased out, with some outages due to water filling and caveins.
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Linton
Linton City Hall
Sphase
Grk
French briar pipes praised for quality and dark wood
The article extols premium pipes made from ebony and rosewood with French briar, highlighting superior craftsmanship and materials. It notes the appeal of dark woods and refined finishes in high end smoking pipes.
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Ebony Id Ronewood
County T B Unit to Hold Meet in Linton Friday
Greene County Tuberculosis association announces its annual luncheon for May 10 at the Frank Courtney American Legion Home in Linton. Mrs Walter Holmes presides. nominating committee reports due. Murray Auerbach guest speaker from Indiana TB association.
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Greene County Tuberculosis Association
Frank Courtney American Legion
Legion Home
As- Soc
Anning
Walter Holmes
Holmes
Haldon Beasley
Auerbach
Murray A. Auerbach
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Two Children Burned in Colorado Springs Fire
Bloomfield man receives word that his two children Norma Jean five and T Roy in burst of flame perishedFriday in Colorado Springs Colo. His wife and infant child survived. He left for Colorado Springs by airplane from Terre Haute after telegram arrives. The Cooks had lived in Colorado for years and he had returned to Bloomfield recently living with his mother.
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Bloomfield
Rawls Cook
Norma Jean
T. Roy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ma. Cook
Jude Cook
Indiana Coal Output Tops National Share in Week
Indianapolis May 6 Indiana coal production was 24,000 tons for the week ended April 20 the United States Bureau of Mines reported. The state accounted for about four percent of U S total output. Indiana produced 155,000 tons the prior week and 218,000 tons for the same period a year ago.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
United States Bureau of
Minoo
Tndiana
Local Residents Undergo Surgeries This Weekend
Mrs. Thomas Scroggins had a major operation Sunday night and was described in good condition this afternoon. Mrs. Bonnie Bock of Swift City is recovering satisfactorily from a major operation performed Saturday at the hospital. Mrs. Mattie Flynn of Koleen was taken to her home Saturday.
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Thomas Scroggins
Bonnie Bock
Swift City
Mattie Flynn
Koleen
Rail Retirement Act Invalidated by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court struck down the railroad retirement act as beyond congressional power, upholding a District of Columbia ruling that the plan for old age pensions for railroad workers was unconstitutional. Justice Roberts called many provisions arbitrary and not tied to safety or efficiency.
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Wiamclington
U.P
Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Owen J. Roberts
Roberts
Fortnightly Club Poem Tribute Planned for Mothers Day
In observance of Mothers Day members of the Fortnightly club will respond to roll call with a poem or tribute. The regular meeting will be held Friday afternoon at 2 15 at the home of Mrs Claud Maxwell North Main Street. All members urged to attend.
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Claud Maxwell
North Main Street
Class to Attend William Spice Funeral in Illinois
All members of the IL H N class of the Methodist Sunday School are asked to meet at Welch and Cornett funeral home at 9 45 a m Wednesday to attend the funeral of William Spice. The service was moved from Tuesday to Wednesday morning and class members are urged to take notice.
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IL ‘H. N
Methodist Sunday School
Welch and Cornett
William Spice
Mrs Anna Wolford in Critical Condition at Union Hospital
Mrs. Anna Wolford is confined to Union Hospital in Terre Haute with pneumonia and her condition is reported as critical.
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Anna Wolford
Union
Tere Haute
Hon
Natiramas Class Meeting Change of Date
The Natiramas class holds its monthly meeting at Mrs. Jack Lynn’s home 39 K Street Northwest this evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend as good attendance is desired.
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Jack Lynn
K” Street
Smithfield Cardinals Fall in Sunday Loss at Jasonville
The Smithfield Cardinals were defeated by Jasonville 4 to 7 on the Wan sh ful gisme ve a infield diamond Sunday as errors and missed chances hurt their defense and offense.
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Lloomhitld
Nfield Cardinals
Hardy Fatan
Jasonville
Gisme Ve A
Columbian Chapter Meeting Scheduled at 7:30 P.M.
The Columbian chapter 140 of the Order of Eastern Star holds a stated meeting in the hall this evening at 7 30. Members are urged to attend.
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C. EF
Order of ‘Eastern
Order
Fidelity Circle Meets at Home of Mrs Earl
Fidelity circle members gather at Mrs Earl's home at 660 Third Street North Friday afternoon at 2 09. Cross will entertain the group and A Wangs attendance is noted.
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Fidelity Circle
Senator Bronson Cutting Killed in Air Crash
News reports from Macon Missouri and Washington indicate Senator Bronson Cutting a Republican of New Mexico died in an air crash near a TWA bi plane emergency landing caused by fog. The crash killed two pilots and a woman passenger with several others injured. The disaster shocked liberal ranks in Congress and sparked speculation on Chavez succeeding Cutting as U.S. senator.
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Macon
U.P
Bronson Cuttis Republican
New Mexico
Aitwa
Pla
Paul Wing
Toby
Patricia Wing
Bronson Cutting
Harvey Bolton
Kanasaity
Kenneth Greeson
Ksas City
Jane
Hillias
Kansas City
Richard Wallace
Hollywood
Henry ‘Sharpe
Paul ‘Wing
Dora Metzger
Metzger
TWA
Bolton
Missouri
Four Escape Injuries In Auto Wreck Near Bloomfield
Two cars were badly damaged and four people escaped with minor injuries Sunday afternoon when a Model T Ford driven by Jesse Figgins of Stockton failed to negotiate a curve on State Road 54 east of Bloomfield. The crash head on with another car left Figgins alone and his wife and daughter were injured or dazed while the other vehicle suffered heavy damage.
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Ford
Jesse
Figgins
Stockton
Parker
Bloomfield
James ‘Showers
Cole
Painon Cole
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Conn
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The
Royal Geographical Society
Blomfield
Graves
State Institute
Jocky Will Saunders
Omaha
Radio Star
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Herriott
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Murray Auerbach
Bronton
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Senate Progressive
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D. C
Lena Bronson Cutting Jr
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Senate ‘Progressive
Joe Cutting
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Groton School
Harvard University
Santa FE
Dennis A. Chavez
Bronson Cutti
United States
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