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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1935

Page

4

Toll in Airplane Crash Rises to Five in Missouri

Five people died in the TWA crash near Macon Missouri with Mrs. William Kaplan dying after spinal operation. Paul Wing and C. E. Drew remained in critical condition as investigators probe a blocked fuel line and precautionary landing. Senator Bronson M. Cutting among the fatally injured.

Macon TWA Here William Kaplan Hollywood Film Company Bronson M. Cutting New Mexico Kaplan Harvey Bolton

Democratic Club Meeting Set at Switz City High

Greene County Women’s Democratic club plans its May session at Switz City High School gymnasium with a noon luncheon. Members are asked to bring covered dishes and table service, and a bus departs Roosevelt hotel at 11 15 a m to transport Linton women to the event. President Mrs Agnes Curry announces an engaging program of talks and entertainment.

Greene County Women’s ‘Democratic Club Switz City High School Roosevelt Hotel Linton Agnes Curry

Cabinet Meeting of Epworth League at DeCourcy Home

A cabinet meeting of the Ep worth League of the First Methodist church will be held at 7:00 tonight at the home of Miss Idith DeCourcy on First and A streets southeast.

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church

Kidnap Charge Faces Harry Sawyer in Bremer Case

Harry Sawyer captured in Paso Christian Mississippi is alleged to be the Bremer kidnaping finger man linked to the Karpis Barker gang. He will face trial in St Paul Minnesota where co defendants have stood trial.

Harry Sawyer Paso Christian Miss Karpis- Barker Edward G. Bremer St. Paul Bunker Sawyer Bremer St. Paul Minn

Scout Court of Honor Planned in Bloomfield Monday

Linton Boy Scouts arranged their monthly court of honor for Bloomfield on Monday night May 13. Scouts will meet 6 30 at the Elks home on North Main street and travel in a body to Bloomfield. Uniforms are urged and tests will be passed. New patrols were formed under leaders John Sarris Ben Coleman Charles Pierce John Poole and Jack Coleman. Addison Stewart will oversee next week's honor court.

Linton Bloomfield Saron Reformed Church Elks North Main Street Arthur Berns John Sarris Ben Coleman

Perkins Boy Shannon Perkins in Serious Condition

Word reached this morning that Shannon Perkins of Bicknell formerly of this city is in serious condition. He was moved from his Bicknell home to the Good Samaritan hospital in Vincennes for treatment.

Shannon Perkins Wayne Perkins Bicknell Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes

Senate backs Vinson bill for full cash bonus

The Senate scrapped the administration bonus compromise and favored the Vinson American Legion bill for full cash payment. The substitute failed 54 to 30, signaling a White House congress clash over the bonus plan as Harrison argued his bill could avoid veto and Van Nuys joined 39 Democrats in the substitution vote.

Senate Sherman Minyore Peedentek van Nuys

Impeachment Charge Filed Against Federal Judge Alschuler

Washington May 7 Rep Everett Dirksen and Rep Winglein raised a personal privilege point in the House to charge Federal Circuit Judge Samuel Alschuler of the Seventh Circuit with impeachment. The action, the first of the 78th Congress, paused for a quorum call before naming the judge.

Washington Samuel Alschuler Everett M. Dirksen Wlingis Neg Ti Oye Dirksen

Extortion Arrest After $250000 Threat in Kansas City

Federal agents arrest Peter Warren, 20, on May 4 for writing an extortion note to Jam Semper, president of the Commerce company. The case centers on a $250000 demand and a major political figure linked to the matter.

Kansas City Jam Semper Commerce Company M Figs Peter Warren Abe Epee Kemper

May Court Term Opens as Greene Circuit Hears Forgery Pleas

The May term of Greene circuit court convened in Bloomfield Indiana with Judge J Raymond Powell presiding. John Allen and Carl Cullison pleaded guilty to forgery and received a suspended sentence considering their ages and three related violations.

Bloomfield Ind Greene Circuit Court J. Raymond ‘Powell Tillman J. ‘Bough Mai Flynn Willard Osborn Orval D. Hunter Walter Wood Sullivan J. Frank Regester Edwin Carr Bloomington J. Olaf Vanier Greene County Bar Thomas van Powell John Allen Carl Cullison Lyons Allen Cullison Earl Hord Wall R. Vosloh Walter J. Wakefield William Crays van Buskirk Haywood Vermont West James M. Hudson John Todd Bar Greene County Hunter Indiana Lem Clark

Funeral in Linton for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Yates

Mr and Mrs William Norris and their grandchildren from Wheatland attended the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Yates in Linton. Opal Norris, granddaughter of the Nortons, stayed to visit at the Yates home.

William Norris Wheatland Linton Thomas Yates Opal Norris Yates

Bide A Wee Club Meeting Invitation

Mrs. Carl Donie invites members to a 2 PM Thursday gathering at 189 H Street Northeast for the Bide A Wee club. All members are urged to attend.

Carl Donie

Carlisle Couple Welcome Seven-Pound Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs Robert Carlisle of Linton announce the birth of a seven pound daughter on Saturday May 4 The baby will be named Shirley Ann This is the couple s first child Mrs Carlisle was formerly Miss Ima Hale Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.

Carlisles Robert Carlisle Linton iShirley Ann Carlisle Ima Hale

Clara Ballard Undergoes Operation at Robert Long Hospital

Miss Clara Ballard was admitted to Robert Long hospital Saturday and underwent an operation yesterday. Official condition reported as satisfactory with steady progress noted.

Clara Ballard Robert Long Hospital

Wabash and White rivers flood southern Indiana valleys

Rain swollen rivers flooded the Wabash and White river valleys in southern Indiana. The Wabash rose from Terre Haute, while the White river crested near Elliston and near Hazleton and Petersburg, with lowlands already inundated and stages above flood limits.

Indianapolis Wabash White River Indiana Terre Haute Edwardsport United States Weathey Bureau Hazleton Petersburg Princeton Patoka Mt. Carmel Ter

Goodman Infant Dies at Home

Virtue Nilene Goodman infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jennings Goodman died at 1 am at the family home 380 I street NW. Besides the parents survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs Sam Tuttle of this city and Mr and Mrs J Goodman of Bloomfield. The body prepared for burial at Clayton Funeral Home. Funeral services set for 10 am Wednesday from the family home with Rev E Decker officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Virtue Nilene ‘Goodman Jenning Goodman I” Street Sam Tuttle J. Goodman Bloomfield Clayton Funeral Home

Lola Ecker Dies in Michigan After City Residency

Lola Ecker age 42 formerly of this city died Sunday at her home on Detroit shid St Joseph Street in Detroit. She was a member of Japaw Council No 10 and Pogahontas lodge of Linton. Burial took place in a Detroit cemetery. Survivors include her daughter Ruth Daniels of this city.

Lola Ecker St. Joseph Street Detroit Hypery Ruth Daniels

Linton High Senior Class to Stage Balmy Days

Seventeen seniors will perform Balmy Days a five scene comedy by George Savage in the Linton high school auditorium on Thursday afternoon May 23 and Friday night May 24. Luther O Brian directs with a large cast including Grandma Gates Jessie Heaton Peter Gates Frank etc.

George Savage Linton High School Luther O'Brian Linton Brian Today

Carrier Boys Get Big Opportunity

The Linton Daily Citizen and The Indianapolis News plan a train trip to Washington with 45 new 13 week subscriptions to spark readership. Eligible boys and girls will tour the Capitol Library of Congress Smithsonian National Museum and other historic sites in a five day educational outing timed after a 85 day contest.

Linton Daily Citizen The Indianapolis News Citizen of News Indianapolis Goodby Citizen Greene County News Great Hoosier Daily United States Capitol Library of Congress Smithsonian Institution Bureau of Printing and Engraving Washington Monument Pan-American Building White House Annapolis Naval Academy John Paul Jones Bancroft Hall St. Anne’s Church Rock Creek Park Ft. Meyer Arlington the Unknown Soldier Mt. Vernon Alexandria

Narrow Escape After Truck Hit by Train at Marco

Bud Howard of Marco escaped serious injury Friday night when his Mack Fitzpatrick owned truck was struck by a south bound freight train at Marco. The vehicle was practically demolished and Howard sustained only minor cuts and bruises.

Bud Howard Marco Mack Fitzpatrick Howard

Scherer Hospitalized After Incident At Linton Theaters

Lawrene Scherer, connected with the Linton Theaters company, was taken to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Monday night after an incident at the Linton venue.

Lawrenee The Linton Theaters Company Methodistd Hospital Indianapolis

Supreme Court Rules Railroad Retirement Act Unconstitutional

The U S Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, holds the federal railroad retirement act unconstitutional. Justice Roberts joins the conservative bloc, while Chief Justice Hughes and Justices Brandeis Stone and Cardozo dissent. The ruling sparks national interest as a Roberts era alignment emerges.

Justice Roberts United States Supreme Court Owen J. Roberts Hughes Brandeis, Stone Cardozo

Robert Bedwell Called by Death in Pleasantville Community

Robert Bedwell aged 69 native of Sullivan county died at 6 30 PM Monday at his home near Ebby Vale mine after months of illness. Survived by wife Maggie M Bedwell and many children including Hosea Bloomfield Elisha Robet Roy Elmer Zona Brewer Troissa Louise Woodward Fay Goodman and others. brother James Bedwell sister Roxie Fitzpatrick and Mrs Richard Shepley. Funeral from Newkirk Funeral Service Pleasantville then residence of daughter Fay Goodman. Mt Moriah church service at 2 30 PM Wednesday with burial Mt Moriah Cemetery.

Robert Lee Fay Goodman Mt. Moriah

Giants to Battle Coalmont Sunday

The Linton Giants host Coalmont Sunday at 2 p.m. at City ballpark in White River Valley league action. Both teams seek their first win after opening losses and a rainout last weekend. Manager Bland Silvey announced 4 p.m. practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday and Percy Rogers of Edwardsport will umpire Sundays game.

Linton Giants City Ballpark Coalmont Linton Giants Bland ‘Silvey Ball Park Percy ‘Rogers Edwardsport

Carpenters Local 437 Meets on West Vincennes Street

Carpenters' Local Union No 437 convenes at 7 PM in the K of P hall West Vincennes street. President Frank Bailey urges all members to attend as important business will be discussed.

Carpenters Carpenters K. of P. Hall West Vincennes Street Frank Bailey

Bearers hold mega at seven ativan clock

In attendance, members gathered at a northwest redetreet venue for a planned mega event. The note mentions bearer participants and attendance but details are unclear due to garbled text.

Eran Redetreet

Hunger marchers press relief in Illinois capital protest

A large Illinois Workers Alliance delegation including many women arrived in Springfield to demand food relief as legislators met to confront the state relief crisis. Police reinforced lines around the statehouse while hunger banners called for unveiled action and open relief stations.

Springfield Statehouse Illinois Tlinois Federal Relief Administration Illinois Workers Alliance Jerry Allard Horner

Death of Bruce Chapman in Freemanry County Hospital

Bruce Chapman a 40 year old resident of Rial Center Indiana died at 2 o clock this morning at Freemanry County Hospital in this city. He was reported in critical condition and was employed at the hospital working on gonakiy.

Bruce Chapman Royal Center Ind Ral Center Freemanry County Hospital Chaneman

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