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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1936

Page

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Indiana primary seals renomination for most incumbents

In Indianapolis on May 7, unofficial returns show Indiana's 11 Democrats and one Republican incumbents poised for renomination. Five were unopposed. margins over challengers were substantial. Notable figures include Schulte, Griswold, Boehne, Gray, Halleck unopposed. Pettengill Farley Jenckes Greenwood Crowe Larrabee Ludlow James contested. James led Brown by 534 votes in the Fifth. Shultz led Belshaw for the First District Republican nod, with 4,177 to 3,912 after 160 of 171 precincts. Other Republican nominees likely: Hickey, Hogg, Johnson, Landis, Werner, Davis, Bossert, Roberts, Ellett. Barnhart unopposed for the Second District Democratic nomination.

Indianapolis W.P Indiana William T. Schulte Glenn Griswold John W.boehne Finly Gray Sam.Pettengill James J. Farley Virginia E. Jenckes Congress Arthur Greenwood Eugene B. Crowe Benjamin J. Brown Kokomo Townsend Old Age Pension Movement James Brown Fred. Schutz Fred Shhultz Gary M. Elliott Belshaw Shultz Belshaw Andrew J. Hickey David Hogg Noble Johnson Gerald Landis Charles F. Werner Chester A.davis Elmer F. Bossert Don F. ‘Roberts Homer Ellett Hugh Barnhart Rochester Segond

Aged Woman Found Dead at Embury Near Jasonville

Mrs. Hattie Lambright 71 was found dead yesterday at her daughter’s home in Embury church area southwest of Jasonville after illness. Coroner Dr. George Porter investigates. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Herb Brady and Mrs. Steve Brady, a son Fred Lambright of Lyons, two brothers William and Flem Irons, a sister Mrs. Sam Smith of Illinois. Rites Friday at Ravway church with Rev. Lakin. interment at Antioch Cemetery. Floyd McClannahan Funeral Home in Jasonville in charge.

Hattie Lambright Herb Brady Embury Church Jasonville George Porter Steve Brady Oscar Willie Fred Lambright Lyons William Irons Flem Irons Gilmour

Baptist Choir Practice Notice

A church choir practice session, originally scheduled, has been postponed to a later date due to unspecified reasons. The notice urges members to await further announcements from church authorities.

Ghureh Has

Linton Milk Fund reports milk and crackers aid to children

The Linton Milk Fund distributed 12,680 half pint bottles of milk to local school children and added 25,360 graham crackers during the past term. It contributed 334.80 to cover milk crackers and straws, ending the year with 42.37 balance. Funds arose from Linton Daily Citizen activities and local donations. Teachers urged continuation as programs benefited student health and behavior. The fund will sponsor John Lawrence shows next week with 5 percent of gross receipts to Milk Fund.

Linton Milk Fund Nola Yoder Linton The Linton Daily Citizen Milk Fund John Lawrence Lawrence

Kidnapper Mahan Captured in San Francisco

FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced the capture of William Mahan, the kidnapper of nine year old George Weyerhauser, in San Francisco. He said Mahan was nabbed on Minna Street and admitted his identity. Mahan is being taken to Tacoma to face charges. cash tied to the $200000 ransom was found.

Washington U.R Federal Bureau’ of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover William Mahan George Weyerhouser San Francico Hoover FBT Mahan Minna Street 6Th 7Th Avenues Readilly Tacoma Wash Weyerheuser Weyerhauser Lowell Grammar School J.B. Weyerhauser

IS BACK IN TOWN LAWRENCE TENT SHOW SCHEDULED

John Lawrence returns to town for his annual tent show next week. The tent will be on the Main School lot on First Street Southeast. New cast members include Lawrence's ten week old grandson amid family controversy. John negotiates on a goat while Marigold wants a cow. The show, in Linton via the Milk Fund, will contribute five percent of gross receipts to aid the Milk Fund for 1936 37.

John Lawrence First Street Marigold Linton

Mothers Day Party At Legion Tonight Honoring Ex Servicemen

Frank Courtney American Legion post and Auxiliary prepare a Mother’s Day celebration at 8 p.m. in Legion Home to honor mothers of ex servicemen. Refreshments will be served and all such mothers are invited.

Frank Courtney American Legion Post Auxiliary Legion Home Greater Linton Auxiary

Indiana conservation talks draw interest and attendance

Virgil M. Simmons, commissioner of the Department of Conservation, stated that Indiana's statewide concern for conservation and natural resources is shown by the strong demand for speakers on conservation problems and activities and by robust meeting attendance.

Indiana Virgil M. Simmons Department of Conservation

Hong Kong geostrategy fragment headlines foreign focus

A fragmented OCR snippet references Hong Kong in a strategic context with unclear phrasing and missing context. The readable text hints at a geopolitics or media note but lacks coherent detail, making precise interpretation difficult while preserving the identifiable place name.

Officers Chosen by Eagles Lodge in Linton

Guy Moss was reelected president of Linton Eagles lodge amid a large turnout. Howard Haseman remains vice president, Roll Hagaman treasurer, George Parks chaplain, Thomas Hall inner guard, Herbert Priest secretary for another term. Dobbin Hooper named to the board of trustees for three years. The lodge will field a team in the Linton Softball league with Freddie McPhail appointed manager.

Guy Moss Linton Eagles Lodge Howard Haseman Roll Hagaman George Parks Thomas Hall Herbert Priest Dobbin Hooper Linton Freddie McPhail

Leniency Denied for Two Greene County Offenders

In Indianapolis on May 7 the state clemency board denied leniency petitions for Howard Arthur and Frank McIntosh, both Greene County residents. Arthur, convicted of grand larceny, faces 1 to 40 years, while McIntosh was sentenced to 1 to 5 years for petit larceny.

Indianapolis Ind Howard Arthur Greene Frak McIntosh State

John Lester Reported Improved After Pneumonia Attack

John Lester, a resident of South, was confined for the past nineteen weeks due to pneumonia. He is reported to be somewhat improved at his home today.

John. Lester John Lester Pneumona

Heiress to Millions Susan Elizabeth Mott Born

Three month old Susan Elizabeth Mott is heiress to millions. Her father, Charles Stewart Mott of Flint Michigan and Detroit, is vice president of General Motors. Her mother is Ruth Rawlings, a socialite from El Paso Texas where the baby was born.

Susan Elizabeth : Mott Charles’ Stewart Mott Flint, Mich Detroit Motore Corporation Ruth Rawlings el Paso Tex

Record of First Aid Team Returns From National Meet

A torn reprint from the Oct 2 1913 issue recounts Vanderlan Coal Co workers forming a first aid team in Linton. The quintet, led by captain Charles Duidre, earned tenth place among 100 plus teams at a Pittsburgh national meet. Judges praised their work as exemplary. Dr. August Knoefel was elected first vice-president of the First Aid association at Pittsburgh, after relocating from Linton to Terre Haute.

Toaincomey Vandalian Coal Co Pittsburgh Charles Duidre Dave Beatty

Commencement Dance to Feature Wayne McIntyre Orchestra

The annual Elks Club Commencement Dance in the Brazil Elks Hall will honor the senior class Friday night with Wayne McIntyre leading his 11 piece orchestra from Brazil. The event, hosted by Gamma Tap of Tri Kappa, promises a festive close to the dancing season for Linton and surrounding communities.

Miks Wayne MclIntys Brazil Haute Coupe Boys Icludes Purdue Gimiversity East Ayn Tenois Peachers’ College Rose Poly Indiana State Elks Elks Home

Local Fire School To Be Held Tonight At City Hall

The State Regional Fire school occurs tonight at Linton City hall with In Chief John J O Brien of Indianapolis Fire department and Inspector Emmett T Coy of the State Fire Marshal's department in charge. Visitors will receive fire defense instructions and Linton Fire Chief Branch Hunter urges attendance by business people and others.

Linton City Hall John J.o’brien Indianapol Emmett T. Coy Linton

Signal Honors For Promising Figure In Chosen Field

A few weeks ago the individual began to receive signal honors in his chosen work, reflecting growing recognition. The remark notes the early stage of acclaim and expected continued achievement in the field.

Rural Urban Speaker to Address Greater Linton Club

O. F. Hall sociology professor at Purdue University will address a rural urban meeting of the Greater Linton club tonight at First Baptist Church. Scores of farm and business leaders in the trading area are expected to attend. Hall will begin his talk at 7 pm in the church auditorium.

O. F. Hall Purdue University Greater Linton Club First Baptist Church MD. Hall Pam

Park Opening Crowd to Attend 1986 Ceremony at Linton

A large crowd is expected at 2 PM Sunday at Linton City Park to inaugurate the 1986 season. John Dillon will give the principal address as state supervisor of vocational education, followed by a community singing led by a professional orchestra and directed by Bert Brown. The Linton CCC camp prepared handwritten programs with songs such as My Wild Irish Rose and Let Me Call You Sweetheart.

Linton City Park John Dillon Tendai In Education Linton CCC Prairie Moon Treasure Island PWA Bert Brown

Major Parties to Elect County Chairs in Greene County

In Bloomfield Greene County precinct committeemen and committeewomen from 74 precincts will meet Saturday May 9 in the courthouse to elect county chairmen. Democratic chairman Lew Good announced the biennial party officer election, with Republican chairman Walter Wills confirming a 1 p.m. gathering for the GOP slate.

Bloomfield Greene County Lew Good Dmocratic Walter Wills Court House

Holders of Liquor Permits Urged Renewal Now

In Greeng county today holders of liquor permits were urged to apply for renewal immediately for permits expiring in June and July. Deputy excise administrator Earl Myers said bonds and leases should accompany the application with a certified check to Paul P. Fry. Renewals require six to eight weeks.

Greeng County Earl Myers Paul P. Fry Cxese Myers

Report favors relief measure in Roosevelt work policy

Washington May 7 The House appropriations committee favorably reported a 2 364 829 712 relief deficiency bill carrying 1 425 000 000 for WPA. It cut 75 000 000 from Roosevelt’s request to add 62 000 000 to continue Civilian Conservation Corps camps at 35 000 men.

Washington U.P Roosevelt House Today Civilian Conservation Corps PWA Harold L. Ickes

Motor in Central City mine burns damages motor

Damage estimated at 800 dollars occurred to an electric motor at the bottom of the Central City mine northwest of town late Wednesday afternoon. The fire was discovered around 3 30 and extinguished by Linton Fire Department using chemicals. The mine will be idle for repairs to the damaged motor.

Central City Linton Fire Department

Greene County approves $50,750 relief bond issue

Greene County Council approved a bond issue of $50,750 to cover existing poor relief obligations. Officials noted the funds will pay current debts but not future relief bills. Bond sale date will be set at the next Greene County Commissioners meeting.

Bloomfield Ind Greene County Council Greene County Board of Commissioners

Tornado Formed by Merging Air Masses of Different Temperatures

A tornado results from the collision of air masses that carry vastly different temperatures. This interaction creates strong instability and spin required for the severe storm.

Gangster Wanted in Connection With Bremer Kidnapping

Alvin Karpis involved in a staged arrest as Harry Campbell, linked to the Karpis Barker gang, was seized after a chartered flight to St Paul. J Edgar Hoover announced the capture in Toledo while Karpis reportedly aided in locating Campbell, amid a $2500 reward discussion.

Alvin Karpis Campbell Karpis

Toledo nab: Campbell captured by Hoover in dawn raid

Harry Campbell, last Karpis Barker principal, was seized at dawn by J Edgar Hoover and aides in Toledo. He was flown to St Paul to face charges in the January 1984 Bremer kidnapping. Campbell, using alias Bob Miller, was found with his wife. revolver, ammo, and $2900 were recovered. Sam Coker also jailed in New Orleans for parole violation.

Toledo Ohio U.P Harry Campbell Karpis-Barker J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Hoover Campbell St. Paul Edward G. Bremer Bowling Green O. Campbell Bob Miller Sam Coker Oklahoma Alvin Karpis New Orleans Coker Karpis Garrettsville, .C Carridges

Hospital Report And Admissions From The Week

Miss Ruth Haffley underwent a tonsillectomy today and is progressing satisfactorily. Richard Baird of Scotland was admitted Wednesday evening for treatment. The condition of four month old Sarah May Lundy of Switchilly was reported as greatly improved despite pneumonia.

Ruth Haffley Richard Baird Scotland Sarah “May Lundy Oald Pga

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Embury Baptist Ae Fund E Legion Hong Kong Eagles Lodge Susan Elizabeth Mott Wayne McIntyre Central Press William Hamm, Jr Pale Enemy No. 1 Harry Campell G-Man Bremer ST. Paul, Minn Cleveland
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