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11 May 1937
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Linton Daily Citizen in Linton, Indiana
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1937
Page
1
Community Calendar Highlights Tuesday Events
The calendar lists meetings and socials for several groups tonight. The First March bearers meet at Mrs. Kirkham’s home at 869 A Street at 7 15 PM. Alpha Delphian club hosts an Atlas community party at 7 30 PM. Post 1162 and the Foreign Wars meet on E Vin street at 7 30 PM. Apaw council 80 of Poca meets at Red Men hall at 7 PM. Royal Arch Masons Linton Chapter 132 meet at 7 30 PM. The Economic club convenes at 2 PM and Tuesday Afternoon Contract meets with Mrs. Percy at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adard
Kirkham
Wednesday activities and meetings outlined for local groups
Local notices list Wednesday gatherings including Senburn Aid Society, Christian Ladies Aid, Neighbors club, and a luncheon at M E church. Also mentions Odd Fellows, Woodmen, Moose, Legion, and other groups with times from early afternoon to evening.
Bil Hot Bil Hot M ente Satu Firs in Joan birth
A birth notice reports the naming of Joan with the interwoven phrases Bil Hot and M ente Satu Firs. The item confirms a newborn and a family announcement.
Merrill Plans Return Flight After Coronation
Dick Merrill and co pilot Jack Lambie prepared at Croydon Airport to refuel and fly home to New York after covering the coronation events in London. The pair, refreshed from their record transatlantic flight, joined crowds awaiting newsreels and photographs of the coronation week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Dick One
Merrill
Croydon
New York
Jack Lambie
Carliss
America
Claim Justices May Resign In Roosevelt Court Plan
Washington May 11 Advance resignation of one or more supreme court justices and abandonment of Roosevelt’s bill to expand the high bench was suggested as a way out of the judiciary dilemma. Some legislators seek delay hoping for resignations. Two or three associate justices reportedly discussed retirement. Rumor cited Associate Justice Louis D Brandeis as possibly resigning before the court recesses late May or early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Citizen
United Press
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Louis D. Brandeis
Brandeis
Probe into Hindenburg disaster halted as funeral rites prepared
Investigation paused today as survivors German diplomats and US army and navy officers ready funeral services for 23 of 35 victims. Flag draped coffins moved to Hamburg American line pier for rites at 4 p.m. CST before Hamburg liner carries bodies to Germany for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7ZEP
New York
United States Army
Navy
Hamburg- American Line
Hamburg
Germany
Widow Minnie Clouse testifies on labor killings in D C hearing
Mrs Minnie Clouse widow of Lloyd Clouse a United Mine Workers organizer in Harlan Kentucky testifies at a La Follette senate civil liberties committee hearing holding one of her ten children in her arms Minutes earlier Jasper Clouse a miner testified he saw Lloyd Clouse shot by two coal company guards ten days earlier as the case unfolds in Washington Central Press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Mint
Hunt Juni
Maxi ‘Patt Thayt
Betty Phyll
Henri Bettgers
Clara Hilde Marti
Pear
Bobby Iz
Heentnbc
Mitchell Boys
Mining Congress
Sherwood-Templeton Coal Company
Minnie Clouse
Lloyd Clouse
United Mine Workers of America
Harlan County
Kentucky
la Follette Senate Civil Liberties Committee
Washington
Wallis Warfield and Duke of Windsor Wedding Rift
London reports a clash between the royal family and government over the wedding of Mrs Wallis Warfield and the Duke of Windsor. Officials quietly differ on royal representation amid coronation events, with June 1 or 2 eyed for a civil ceremony and discussions continuing behind the scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallis Warfield
Duke of Windsor
United Press
Duchess of Kent
Buckingham Palace
Democrat Women Meet Wednesday in Greene County Club
A large crowd is expected for the Greene County Women's Democratic club May meeting to be held Wednesday in March. Tomorrow's session opens at noon with a covered dish luncheon and an afternoon program. A bus will leave Hotel Roosevelt at 10:30 AM for local women attending the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County Women's Democratic Club
Hotel Roosevelt
Bend
Hixsons Entertain Newlywed Couple and Family
Mr and Mrs Lee Hixson of A street northeast hosted a Sunday dinner honoring newly married Mr and Mrs Max Hixson. Guests included Mrs Amanda Hixson Mr and Mrs Roger Coen of Bloomington and the couple being honored along with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hixson
Northeast
Max Hixson
Amanda Hixson
Roger Coen
Bloomington
Madrid bombarded as insurgents renew drive and casualties rise
In Madrid today a seven hour artillery bombardment killed fifty five and wounded one hundred thirty. Insurgent fire from Mount Garabitas and Carabanchel has driven lines toward Bilbao. Basque front actions near Amorebieta and Munguia spread smoke and fire. Senate and House leaders discuss a spy ring tied to Spanish rebels and possible passport actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Mount
Garabitas
Carabanchel
Bilbao
Emilio Mola
Amoreibieta
Munguia
Amorebieta
Biscargi
House Appropriations Panel Reports Interior Bill
The House Appropriations committee favorably reported a $115 871 264 interior department supply bill cut 4 741 340 below budget and allocating 54 340 500 for public works. Reclamation estimates were trimmed by 4 150 000 to 39 800 000 despite Ickes plea for adequate funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Secretary of Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Indians in Wyoming Population Grows by Fifty Annually
Since 1929 the Indian population in Wyoming has risen by about 50 people each year, reflecting ongoing demographic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Venue Change Law Is Tested In Indiana Murder Case
Three attorneys named for possible selection as the new judge to try Ward Davis of Petersburg for murder next week. The 1937 venue change statute, held constitutional April 30, was tested in Canctilla and Baker slugging case, with a permanent writ of prohibition blocking Judge Baker from action. Plaintiffs may now seek venue changes in civil cases as well as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Circuit Court
Ward Davis
Petersburg
W.S. Hoover
Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Herbert M. Spencer
Marion County
Peter A. Cancilla
Joel A. Baker
Marion County Welfare
Wayne Coy
Frank P. Baker
Indianapolis
Mother of Linton Woman Succumbs in Loogootee
Funeral services were held today at Loogootee for Mrs. Almira Jewell 70 mother of Mrs. Cora Boyles of this city. She died Sunday morning after a two week illness from complications. Survivors include her husband John A. Jewell a daughter Mrs. Zella Hill of Vincennes brothers and sisters Geo Roberts of Bloomington Evan Roberts of Bedford Mrs. Margaret Smith of Bedford and Mrs. Luther Fields of Owensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loogootee
Almira Jewell
Cora Boyles
Poppy Day Observance Planned in Linton
Poppy Day will be marked in Linton on Saturday May 29 with Mrs Thad Spice chairing the Frank Courtney American Legion Auxiliary unit. Poppies will be distributed citywide and worn to honor World War dead while funds aid disabled veterans and families. A corps of poppy girls will solicit donations for Legion and Auxiliary welfare, with flowers made by disabled veterans at Marion hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linto
Thad Spice
Frank Courtney
American Legion Auxiliary
Organization of
Corps of
Legion and Auxiliary Wefare
Marion Hospital
Miu. Spice
Legion and Auxiliary
Linton
Usit
Visit in Hunter Home Sunday Dinner Guests
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Nettie Hunter included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hunter all of Evansville Mrs. Chapman Hughes Mrs. Maggie Treutman and Herbert Gardner of Washington and W Critchfield of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Hunter
City
Earl Hughes
Clifford Hunter
Wilbur Unter
Evansville
Chapman Hughes
Maggie Treutman
Herbert Gardner
Washington
W. Critchfield
Terre
Hospitals Day observance urges Greene County visit
City and Greene county officials urged residents to visit Freeman-Greene County hospital as it joins National Hospital Day. Mayor E Y Ball proclaimed May 12 1987 as Hospital Day and urged inspection of the hospital’s new annex by visitors Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
National Hospital
Linton
E. Y. Ball
Florence Nightingale
E. V. Bull
Zula Wolford
Music Program Slated Tonight At First Christian Church
Charles Foster state champion fluegel hornist headlines a concert at 8 pm in the First Christian church auditorium. Betty Jane Brewer accompanies on piano as funds from a free will offering defray travel costs to the national high school music contest in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foster
First Christian Church
Charles
Betty Jane Brewer
Columbus
Ohio
Fluegel
Miss Brewer
Schubert
Clark
Fluegel Horn
Royal Neighbors to Hold Covered Dish Dinner
Members of the Royal Neighbors judge will attend a covered dish dinner at the home of Mrs. Hoyt Nickerson on Wednesday. All members have been urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Hoyt Nickerson
Studio Spokesman Seeks Peace Negotiations as Strike Looms
National labor leaders call for 2,000,000 union members to boycott Hollywood films during the technicians strike while studios offer to negotiate once the work stoppage ends. Actors and actresses reach a non strike agreement with the studios. The Department of Labor mobilizes SWOC for talks with Republic Steel amid broader labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Ecommittee For Industrial Organization
Republic Steel Corp
SWOC
Republic
Night Tennis Debuts at Wolfe Courts in Linton City
Night tennis makes its local debut with an exhibition at Wolfe courts on Eleventh and G streets northeast. Don Walser and Jack Lockwood face Herman Slinkard and Rennis Wolfe in the feature match as 4000 watt floodlights illuminate the clay courts. The Linton Tennis Club plans a membership drive soon for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe Courts
Linton Gun Club
Lin-Stock Park
Don Walser
Jack Lockwood
Herman Slinkard
Rennis Wolfe
Linton Tennis Club
Local Residents In Hospital After Accidents And Surgery
Miss Helen Hilgediek of the J. W. Wolford store underwent a major operation successfully this morning. Mrs. Sarah Starkey, 82, of 76 Fourth Street Southeast, was admitted after a fall fractured her hip. Mrs. Kenneth Morgan and daughter Sharron Diane are to be moved to their home in the city this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hilgediek
J. W. Wolford & Son
William Hilgediek
North Main Street
Sarah Starkey
76 Fourth Street Southeast
Kenneth Morgan
Sharron Diane
Santo Domingo Island Compared to West Virginia Size
The fragment notes Santo Domingo island is larger than the state of West Virginia and hints at unexplored interior areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
West Virginia
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