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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
1
In a lively Mine Run column ahead of a primary, Indiana is cited as top in several industries and a wide economic reach around 800 miles centered on Indianapolis. The piece notes Finland’s wartime courage, railroads, census counts, and a 1940 business wind showing first-quarter profits up 50 percent from 1939. It closes with calls for normalcy after tomorrow’s vote.
The condition of Finley McGrew who has been seriously ill for six weeks is reported to be unimproved.
The Admiralty announced the 1850 ton destroyer Afridi was sunk while covering Allied withdrawals at Namsos. Captain P. L. Vian formerly commanded Cossack in the Altmark rescue. German and Russian reports discuss Sweden neutrality and Franco British actions near Narvik. Chamberlain may shore up the cabinet in a Norway debate with coordinated services under Churchill.
Christmas card mailed from Bangor Maine reached Perry New York after a global trip. It was addressed to Pearl Rich Covington Street and traveled through North Ireland to New Zealand before arriving.
About 333 4-H club officers and leaders from Greene county met at Worthington high school for an annual school of instruction. Forty-five clubs were represented with all officers present, including Mothers' Helpers of Lyons 4-H Toppers of Furnace and 4-H Maidens of Caen for the third year running. Attendance more than doubled from last year.
A capacity crowd of over seven hundred attended the May Festival presented by Alpha chapter of Triad at First Christian church. Pianist Robert Stewart, son of C. P. Stewart of Sullivan, displayed notable technique and interpretation as he studies with instructors in Sullivan and Terre Haute. Ruth Noller of Indianapolis played the Orgatron, while Mary Louise Clodfelder of Sandborn sang, and Lloyd Cain of Switz City on clarinet impressed. Cain is a state honoree and finalist in Battle Creek. The local Triad group accompanied and the chapter noted thanks to contributors and sponsors.
Richard Goodson, 12, of South Linton wins the Stockton township marble title after final contests in Greene county. Royal Grounds and Charles Anderson take second and third. The district winner advances to a New York City national contest with a trophy donated by Berry Pink of New York.
Banks in Linton will be closed all day Tuesday due to election day. The closing follows a long standing local custom observed for several years.
County Treasurer Milton Bogard announced a one week extension for paying spring tax installments in Greene County. He urged taxpayers to pay before the delinquency penalty is imposed to avoid penalties.
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 2 decision, sustains convictions of twelve major oil companies and five individuals for price fixing in Madison Wisconsin in 1937. The ruling declares price fixing to control interstate commerce unlawful even if claimed to benefit an industry. The prior reversal by the Seventh Circuit was overruled. The case centered on artificial gasoline price raises and maintenance in the Midwest during 1935.
In Rome May 6, Pope Pius expressed hope Italy will stay out of war and may pursue a general peace. He spoke to Myron Taylor, Roosevelt’s Vatican envoy, and to Crown Prince Umberto and Princess Marie Jose, urging peace amid Fascist pressure.
A daughter weighing eight pounds ten ounces was born Sunday morning to Mrs. Fred J. McCune of First street northwest, named Suzanne. Mrs. Roy Glenn of A street northeast under treatment. Joan Wade eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Wade of Owensburg, had an appendectomy Sunday morning. Andrew Belval of C street southwest underwent a major operation Sunday evening. Charles Mishler admitted for observation and treatment. Mrs. E D Wilson of East Vincennes street had a major operation this afternoon. Edward Witt and Sam Preece of Jasonville dismissed Saturday afternoon. William Duncan infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lexie Duncan of Salsberry route 1 dismissed Sunday afternoon.
The Lin ton Community Conservation club will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 in the city hall building here. Members are urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
The Greene circuit court convened in Bloomfield with a May term calendar listing cases and trial dates. The first case is set for May 10 and the term ends about two weeks before June end, with numerous civil matters scheduled through June 29.
Miss Ty Walters of Jasonville was arrested Sunday by State Policeman Joe Feeney for driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone on State Road 54 in West Linton's College Hill. She will appear before Mayor William Slough at 3:00 PM Saturday to answer the charge.
Occasional rain and cooler weather are forecast for tomorrow but are not expected to blunt a fierce campaign in Greene county. About 21 000 voters face 74 precincts as parties wage aggressive last minute efforts. Officials finalize poll book checks and preparation to drive turnout at the polls.
Funeral services for David Henry Fulkerson 54 of Linton will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the M J Aikin and Son chapel with Major Calvert of the Linton Salvation Army post in charge. Burial will be in Olive Branch cemetery. He was born February 12 1886 in Kentucky and died Saturday at Freeman Greene County hospital. Surviving: widow Grace three sons Gerald Anna William Melvin of Linton three daughters Mrs Arthur Wheeler Mrs Ethel Shanklin Mrs Maxine Chaney three brothers Weaver Chester Fred half brother Wavy and half sister Mrs Evelyn Reynolds six grandchildren. Friends may call at Aikin Funeral home.
A showing of oil was made at 2 500 feet in the Everhart test well north of Worthington in the Trenton strata. At the Kiser test south of Worthington the Niagara sand was reached at about 2 000 feet. Drilling paused Sunday with plans to resume later in the week.
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