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Seymour Daily Tribune

Location

Seymour, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

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Beaton Baxter Stabbing Death At Roadside Dance

George Baxter fifty four dies en route for treatment after five stab wounds at Soldier Bill Gibson’s place near the Jackson Washington county line. Calvin Smith twenty from Pankin Center is hunted by Sheriff Milt Trinkle on a first degree murder warrant. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 30 p m Voss Mortuary with Rev C A Shake burial Riverview Cemetery. Baxter lived 222 South Chestnut Street and had taken children to hear the music before the altercation over seating near the edge of the bench.

Milt Trinkle Washington County State Road Jackson-Washington County George Baxter Bill Gibson Voss Mortuary C. A. Shake First Methodist Church Riverview Cemetery Baxter South Chestnut Street Calvin Smith Pankin Center Smith

Sewer Tile Record Set On Local Relief Sewer Job

375 feet of sewer tile laid Saturday for the Third Street relief sewer and the Third Street lateral relief sewer, the most in a day since construction began. Work paused Friday to repair a cracked drum on the steam shovel, delaying excavation briefly. After repairs, digging continued beyond Vehslage hill with tiles laid in the woods east of the hill as favorable weather aided progress.

Third Street Steet 8. R. Wilson Krenn and Dato Construction Company Vehslage Wilson

Storm at sea leaves hundreds dead in brutal weather

A fierce storm at sea claims hundreds of lives amid heavy rain and high winds. The report notes vast casualties and a sense of catastrophe as crews struggle to recover and identify victims. The scene centers on maritime devastation and relief efforts.

Scout Reunion Tonight

Troop 23 of the Boy Scouts at St. Paul Congregational Church plans a reunion meeting tonight. Several former members are expected to attend and about thirty people are anticipated for the event with various features on the program.

Boy Scouts St. Paul Congregational Church

Death claims Mrs. Krumme aging ninety in Jackson County

Mrs. Louisa Krumme died at her home on South Poplar Street after a two year illness. Born December 22 1840 in Hanover Germany she lived in the Sauers area since 1870 and was married to William H Krumme. Survived by her husband three children two grandchildren and a Lutheran church family. Funeral services are set for 1 30 PM Tuesday at the home and 2 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church conducted in German by Rev Bevers. Burial in Lutheran cemetery.

Louisa Krumme Jackson County South Poplar Street Krumme Sauers Hanover Germany Kaspe. H Mary Kemmener Helt Man Sayers Wiliam H. Kraumme Immannuel Lutheran Church E. H. Bevers

Hold Park Opens With Crowds At Gaiser Park

A large crowd attended the official opening of Gaiser Park on South Walnut street this Sunday. Henry Richart is named custodian for the year, overseeing park operations. The tennis court saw heavy use with half hour time slots and three day advance bookings. A feature game pitted the Bears, led by Frank Kasting, against the Red Men's lodge of Cortland at 2:00 PM.

Gaiser Park South Walnut Street Henry Richart The Bears Frank Kasting Red Men's Lodge Cortland

United States Maps World Disarmament Position

The United States forwards detailed military data to the League of Nations ahead of the Geneva disarmament conference. Secretary Stimson notes the move aims to urge other nations to reveal figures. Data show land forces at 139,957 with 13,080 officers. naval strength 109,886. air forces 27,324. National Guard excluded from federal totals.

Washington League Stimson United States Hugh S. Gibson Belgium Geneva Europe State Department America National Guard Marine Corps Army Navy Army Air Corps Naval Air Force

An Early Bird comedy at Lutheran Club House

A short comedy titled An Early Bird is scheduled at the Lutheran Club House on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. The event listing notes the location as 116d.

Lutheran Club

Shirley Faulkconer Admitted to Hui-O-Pele at Volcano House

Shirley Faulkconer of Seymour Indiana becomes a member of Hui-O-Pele the Hawaiian fire fraternity after visiting Kilauea crater Caldera ceremony includes lapel button and membership card sealed by Pele. The organization has 11832 members with mythic ties to Pele and Halemaumau firepit.

Tribune Volcano House Hawaii Kalauea Shirley Faulkconer Seymour Indiana Madame Pele Faulkeoner Fire Fraternity Kilauea Viobe Hui-Opele Pele Hawai Halemau Man Hawaii National Park

Jackson County Students to Be Honored at IU Graduation

Three Jackson county students will receive special honors at Indiana University twilight commencement in Memorial Stadium Bloomington. Frank Kelley Edmondson earns a Niezer medal for debate excellence and Phi Delta Gamma membership. Mabel Hess joins Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Lambda Theta. Mabel Dowling gains Pi Lambda Theta. W. H. Newsom, 1891 IU alumnus, among early registrants. Many Jackson county graduates travel to Bloomington for the exercises.

Jackson County Indiana University Memorial Stadium Bloomington Frank Kelley Edmondson Niezer Charles M. Niezer Fort Wayne Edmondson Phi Delta Gamma I. U Shields Mabel Hess Wallonia Phi Beta Kappa Pi Lambda Theta Mabel B. Dowling Medora Pi Lembda Theta W. H. Newsom Elizabeth Town

Fishing season opens tonight across district waters

Wardens Otto Kain and George Abel announced the start of the fishing season for all game fish at midnight. Anglers may take large mouth and small mouth bass, silver bass, bluegills, crappies, yellow perch, pike, pickerel, rock bass, red ear sunfish, and pike perch from April 1 to August 31. State reports show streams flowing into the Ohio river are well stocked, with Wabash and lower White river basins in good shape, while Lawren and Orange counties lag in recovery.

Otto Kain George Abel Wabash Lower White River Lawren Orange Counties

Clara Bow Heads for Ranch Rest After Busy Film Years

Associated Press report from Los Angeles June 15 states Clara Bow plans a month in open spaces at Rex Bell’s Nipton ranch to rest after seven years in films. She traveled with Rex Bell and Duke the great dane, aims to ride Andy the horse, and hopes to return to Hollywood ready for talkies while eating vegetables.

Associated Press Los Angeles Clara Bow Nature Hollywood Rex Bell Duke Bell Nipton Cal California- Nevada Andy Rex

Church Team Wins Interchurch Basketball Trophy

The St. Paul Congregational Church basketball team, champions of the interchurch league finished last winter, received a shield trophy from Rev. J. Willard Yoder at Sunday services. Ed Plumer accepted the award for the squad, which drew players from the Clies class and the church school.

St. Paul First Methodist Christian Baptist Lutheran Trinity Methodist Presbyterian Yoder Tribune Clies Mr. Yoder Church School Albert. Russel L. Darlace Lafe Plumer

Miss Ruth Scott Named Camp Councilor

Miss Ruth Gordon Scott daughter of Dr and Mrs Gordon A Scott of 300 South Walnut street has been named a councilor at the Camp Fire Girls camp opening at McCormick creek canyon near Spencer Indiana. She will assist in swimming and camp craft and has begun her duties. Scott attended Franklin College last season as a freshman and earned honors in swimming and tennis. The Camp Fire Girls camp conducted at the state park is in charge of Miss Cora Puckett Hornell New York and is regarded as one of the best in Indiana.

Ruth Gordon Scott Gordon A. Scott South Walnut Street McCormick’s Creek Canyon Spencer Indian Scott Franklin College State Park Indiana Cora Puckett Hornell, N

Red Cross Offers Prize for Gas Detector Efficiency

The International Red Cross offers a prize for the most efficient mustard gas detector. The award aims to advance safety measures and speed up identification of hazardous agents.

The International Red Cross

Sayers Young People Present An Early Bird Comedy

Sayers Young People stage a comedy titled An Early Bird at the Lutheran Club on Tuesday night. The lighthearted program promises humorous sketches and local talent.

Sayers

Wyoming Towss Nautilus Toward Ireland in rough seas

Battleship Wyoming towed the Arctic submarine Nautilus at five knots east-northeast after two diesel engines failed. The Nautilus, en route from Provincetown to Land's End, faced heavy seas as it sought Queenstown, Ireland, with batteries failing and a third engine loss reported.

Washington Wyoming Navy Department Atlantic Sir Hubert Wilkins Queenstown Ireland North Pole Land’s End England Spitzbergen Claude C. Bloch Provincetown Mass

Rain Falls Here Boosts Jackson County Crops

Rain from Saturday and Sunday lifted farmers in Jackson County with hopes for improved crowing crops and minimal wheat and rye damage. Indianapolis records a high of 83 degrees as weekend weather continued to hold steady while tragic weekend deaths and accidents darken the region.

Jackson County

Country food sale every Wednesday morning

A weekly country food sale is held each Wednesday morning at Voss Building. Vendors offer assorted home cooked items and baked goods for community members seeking fresh meals and treats. Proceeds support local programs.

Voss

Sunday Hunting Costs Far in Bartholomew County

Eldon Snellenberger of Bartholomew County faced two counts after a Sunday hunting arrest by Otto Kain and city wardens. In Columbus Justice B F Whitehorn court he pleaded guilty to possession of a squirrel and received fines of 22.50 and 13.50 with the fines stayed and release granted.

Eldon Snellenberger Bartholomew County Otto Kain George Abel B. F. Whitehorn

Riess and Eve ENT Clinic Hours at Seymour Clinic

Dr. C. J. Riess and Dr. Eve, ear nose and throat specialists, list clinic hours from 9 to 1 in the morning, 1:30 to 5, and 7 to 8 p m at Seymour Clinic.

C. J. Riess M.D. Eve Seymour

Counterfeiting in Library Sparks Huntington Facsimile Plan

San Marino California June 15 a counterfeiting plant operates at the Henry B Huntington library and art gallery. Its latest fake is a facsimile of The Tragical Historie of Hamlet Prince of Denmarke from 1605. The Huntington houses the world’s most valuable Shakespeare collection and plans to issue exact facsimiles for students worldwide.

San Marino Cal Henry B. Hunting Hamlet British Museum Huntington Library Max Farrand Museau

Weather records and showers forecast for Oakley period

Weather notes show two inch greater water mark and showers early in the week. Uncertainty remains about Friday with temperatures near normal and Oakley expected to see a warmer day.

Oakley

Tragedy as St Philibert Sinks Off St Nazaire

A hurricane capsized the excursion steamer St Philibert near St Nazaire on June 14. Over 400 people drowned or missing, eight rescued and eight bodies recovered. many relatives gathered at St Gildas hoping for news while authorities count the toll.

Associated Press St. Nazaire France Bay of Fiscay St. Philibert de St. Gildas Loire River Nantes Naberal Notts Moutier Pointe de St. Gilads St. Gildas Nf Europe British Isles

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