Community notices and society events listed for May evenings
Local clubs and churches schedule meetings and social gatherings at Red Men hall Alpha and Beta groups Christian church Earl Reed 635 A street east M EK church class and Delta Alpha class hosts May party boys and girls participate in civic society notices from Bernadene Isene County Post No 1162 and Foreign Wars activities and names of organizers appear in this fragment of the society page.
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Isene
E. Vin
Alpha
M. EK. Church
Earl Reed
Delta Alpha
The
Christian Church
Fern Heenan
First Street North
Community Society Meetings and Club Notes
Aid societies hold regular meetings at various churches and halls including Stian Ladies Aid all day, 1st M E church luncheon at 12 15 p m, and City Lodge No 637 O O F at 7 30 pm. Ralph Collins to enter Elite club at 2 15 pm at Mrs Lew Good home. Fancywork circle meets 2 pm at Gertrude Calvert home with Mrs G Poe as hostess.
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Ralph Collins
Lew Good
Gertrude Calvert
G Poe
Fordyce Residents Escape Injury In Car Crash
Fordyce residents Mrs. Tom Willis and Mrs. Rosa Wilson escaped minor injuries when their car left the road near the Dogger Baptist church, uprooted a cherry tree and stopped. The mishap occurred with Mrs. Willis driving and Mrs. Wilson as passenger.
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Dagger
Dogger Baptist Church
Tom Willis
Rosa Wilson
Willis
Lois Shel Mrs Bree Mildy Fer
Lois Shel and Bree Mildy Fer are mentioned alongside Bert Martman in a fragmented obituary-like notice with unclear relationships and missing context. The readable names suggest a local society or family notice, but the event, date, or location remain unspecified.
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Lois
Bree Mildy
Bert
Mart
Man
Mil renoh at hi west fered
Mil renoh at hi west fered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil Renoh
Hi West
Fered
Retirement from bench announced by Van Devante r
Van Devanter announces retirement from the bench. The report notes a crash on State Road 51 near Bloomfield involving a Goris car and a Creamery Co truck. One man seriously injured, another unhurt. Goris hospitalized with chest and facial injuries.
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van Devanter
Bloomfield
Goris
The
Public Service Company of Indianapolis
Greene County
Bloomington
Freeman-Greene County
Greene County Native Dies in Mine Accident
Charles E. Corbin 61, of Cass, died after a slate fall at Baker coal mine Sullivan County. He was crushed while setting up props and died hours after being admitted to Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan. Surviving relatives include four daughters, one son, and several siblings. Funeral rites expected Thursday at Cass and Ashcraft Chapel with burial at the family cemetery. body at M. J. Aikin & Son Funeral Home in Dugger.
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Charles FE. Corbin
Cass
Mary Sherman Hospital
Sullivan
Baker
Sullivan County
Corbin
Greene County
Bloomfield
Long's Chapel
M. EK. Church
Dugier
Chlo Chipman
Klamath i Falls
Ore
Irene Marshall
Sullivan R. R
Ruby Marshall
Sullivan R
Oregon
Ashcraft Chapel
Koleen
M. J. Aikin & Son
Dugger
James D. Tew to retire as B. F. Goodrich president
James D. Tew chief executive of B. F. Goodrich Co. Akron says he will not stand for another term when stockholders meet. He has led the company since 1928 and plans to retire at 55, a notably early exit from business life.
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James D. Tew
B. F. Goodrich Co
Akron
Tew
Bloomfield Man Verne Woodrow Dies of Heart Attack
Last rites were given for Verne Woodrow 51 at Bloomfield after a sudden heart attack at his home. Born in Clay county he worked for four years at Showers Bros. factory. Surviving are his widow Ruby and two daughters Ruthmary and Betty Rose, plus two brothers Walter of Terre Haute and Wiley of Nashville Tennessee.
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Bloomfield
Verne Woodrow
Clay County
Las
Showers Bros
Ruby Woodrow
Ruthmary
Betty Rose
Walter
Terre Haute
Wiley Woodrow
Nashville, Tenn
Indiana Railroad receiver denies wage cuts or firings over unions
Bowman Elder testified before a National Labor Relations Board examiner that as receiver for the Indiana Railroad he never reduced an employee’s wage nor dismissed an employee for union activity. He spoke during a hearing on charges against the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and Motor Coach Operators related to a strike at Anderson.
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Indianapolis
Bowman Elder
Indiana Railroad
National Labor Relations Board
Elder
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway and
Anderson
Court to Hear Appeal Over Braddock Louis Fight
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to hear Madison Square Garden's appeal for an injunction to stop Joe Louis from meeting James Braddock on June 22. Arguments set for May 26 in Philadelphia. Garden cites a prior contract with Braddock to fight Max Schmeling on June 3.
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Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Madison Square Garden
Joe Louis
James Braddock
James D. Carpenter
Jersey City
the Garden
Braddock
Max Schmeling
Local Elks Plan Meet Wednesday at North Main
Local Elks prepare for a big gathering Wednesday at their North Main street home. Seven members will be inducted in Elkdom with ceremonies and festivities, featuring Sullivan Elks degree team, a local second degree team, a Gypsy Rose floor show, other entertainments, and the famous Elks feed.
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North Main Street
Sullivan
Sullivan Elks
Elks
Linton
Roundup Planned by Saddle Group
Saddle horse enthusiasts from the White River Saddle club will gather Sunday May 25 at the Ralph Anderson ranch one mile west of town for the annual spring round up starting at 2 PM. Members from Odon Elnora Lyons Washington Terre Haute and Jasonville join local horsemen for five events including model class 3evaited class pony class fine harness class and 5 gaited class.
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White River Saddle Club
Ralph Anderson
Saddle Club
Odon
Elnora
Lyons
Washington
Terre Haute
Jasonville
Quail's Egg Hail Storm Hits Linton Greene County
A mid afternoon hail storm blanketed Linton and parts of Greene County with stones larger than quail eggs. Residents outdoors were pelted by the precipitation while no damage beyond trees and shrubs was reported at press time.
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Linton
Greene County
Duke of Windsor and Wallis Set June Wedding in France
The Duke of Windsor and Mrs Wallis Warfield will marry on June 3 at the Chateau de Cande Monts France with no British royal family members present. An official communique says invitations are limited to those who have been with the couple since November and that only they will attend.
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Duke
Mrs. Warfield
Duke of Windsor
Duke of Kent
Stanley Baldwin
Intensify Drive on Ford Workers
United Auto Workers union seeks basis to charge Henry Ford with Wagner Act violation as it presses to organize 140 000 Ford workers. California and industry groups also in focus as labor tensions rise.
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FORD
U.A.W.A
Detroit
United Automobile Workers Union
Henry Ford
State Highway Commission reports 149 contracts in force
Earl Crawford, chairman, said the State Highway Commission has 149 contracts in operation for 1937 construction. Eighty two are highway work and 67 are bridge and grade separation projects. The total will grow in coming weeks as the program is placed under contract. Most contracts were awarded in fall and winter with some in spring, slowed briefly by rains but many projects started recently and more to begin soon.
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State Highway Commission
Earl Crawford
Mother charged with homicide in Long Island child killings
Helen Tiernan and George Christodulus faced homicide and acting in concert charges after Tiernan described to police how they killed one child and tried to kill another as the youngsters picked flowers in woods. Christodulus denied involvement, claiming he was working elsewhere. The pair were sent to state troopers for transfer to the county seat town near the scene.
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New York
U.P
Helen Tiernan
George Christodulus
Tiernan
Christodulus
Patehoque
Long Island
Cal Hunley Rites Planned Thursday
Funeral services for Clarence G. Hunley known as Cal Hunley will be held Thursday morning at 0 30 from the family home. The Rev Guy H Ramsey and Rev Guy Baker will lead services at the Nazarene church in Vincennes with Masonic lodge rites at the grave. Hunley, a shovel operator for Mid-Continent Coal Co, lived in Vincennes before moving to this city five years ago.
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Clarence G
Cal) Hunley
J” Street
Guy Hh, Ramsey
First M. I. Church
Nazarene Church
Vincennes
Guy Baker
Masonic Lodge
Hunley
Mid-Continent Coal Co
Virgil Trinkie Undergoes Major Surgery in Terre Haute
Local resident Virgil Trinkie underwent a major operation Monday at Union Hospital in Terre Haute and was reported today to have recovered satisfactorily from the procedure.
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Virgil Trinkie
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Miss Fredia Thompson Visits Cousin in Terre Haute
Miss Fredia Thompson of Dunger is visiting her cousin Miss Adelia Bell Moss in Terre Haute this week.
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Fredia Thompson of
Dunger
Adelia Bell Moss
Terre Haute
Bacel Alexander Heads to Whiting for Summer
Bacel Alexander of Dugger has left for Whiting to spend the summer there, joining family plans and seasonal work opportunities.
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Bacel Alexander of
Dugger
Whiting
Poppy Day Proclamation Issued by Indiana Governor
Governor M Clifford Townsend proclaims Saturday May 20 1957 as Poppy Day urging all residents to wear the symbol of remembrance for veterans and to support veterans and their dependents through the annual poppy sale. The proclamation notes the poppy as a symbol chosen by American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Thad
Frank Courtney
American Legion
M. Clifford Townsend
France
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Indiana
State of
Indianapolis
Local Sheriff Mat Flynn Seriously Ill in Indianapolis Hospital
Former Greene county sheriff Mat Flynn was reported in serious condition at an Indianapolis hospital after being admitted yesterday for treatment. His wife Mrs Flynn was summoned this morning to be at his bedside.
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Mat Flynne
Greene County
Indianapolis
Crowd Turns Out to Great Olympic Shows in Legion Carnival
Several hundred residents from Linton and nearby towns crowded Criss Myers grounds for the Great Olympic Shows opening week under Frank Courtney American Legion post auspices. Commander Willis Pirtle praised the opening night turnout and anticipated growth as the carnival runs. Legion members in duty dress manned the grounds nightly while rides and free acts attract families, with two more rides expected and a sensational free show at 9:30 each night.
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Linton
Criss Myers
Frank Courtney
American Legion Post
Comander Willis
Shorty
Pirile
Legion Post
Legion
Pirtle
Sparkling wine tale from rock candy fermentation
A note explains how champagne bubbles arise when rock candy is placed in wine and allowed to ferment, producing the sparkle associated with the drink.
Justice Van Devanter Retires From Supreme Court
Washington May 18 Justice Willis Van Devanter dean of conservative judges announcing retirement from the Supreme Court on June 2 after 27 years. The move comes as Senate Judiciary Committee approves and sets the stage for Roosevelt’s court plan with potential revisions or defeat. Roosevelt sees one new appointment from the vacancy created by Van Devanter’s exit.
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Washington
U.P
Willis van Devanter
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Judiciary Committee
van Devanter
Mr. Roosevelt
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Community Day bargain offer ends at Citizen Daily
The Citizen announces the weekly Community Day bargain will end after May 19. Publisher Eakin Turner says the policy ends due to rising production costs, with regular yearly rate at 4 dollars and Community Day offers previously 3 dollars yearly or 1 dollar for 4 months.
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Daily Citizen
Citizen
Motor Reute
Eakin
Turner
Linton Daily Citizen
Hospital Report On Mrs Sarah Starkey And Mrs Hull
Mrs. Sarah Starkey aged two was to be taken home on Fourth Street Southeast after a fractured hip from a fall at her home. Mrs. King L Hull was to be moved to her home in Drooma field this afternoon.
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Sarah. Starkey
Fourth Street
King L. Hull
Drooma Field
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C. W. Goris
Charles E. Corbin
Baker Mine
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Saddle Group
Duke OF Windser
Wally
Hollywood
Los Angeles Building Trades Council
Pittsburgh
Crucible — Steel Company
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Committee For Industrial Organization
American Federation of Labor
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Mat Flynn
High Court
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