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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1946
Page
1
An extensive write up notes the annual 4-H exhibit impressing Greene and neighboring counties with growing youth involvement in farming, stock breeding, and practical training. It contrasts past focus on weight with modern aims of dependable, profitable stock and community benefit.
Irvin A Moon presents the second natural color film God of Creation at First Baptist Church First and B Streets Northwest tonight at eight. Miss Betty Tick will perform organ music from 7 40. Public invited.
Madison Ind Aug 6 A 43 year old former state mental hospital patient Argus Henney died after a gun battle with state troopers and deputies who raided his farm home to question him about a neighbor shooting. Henney and two officers were injured as authorities used tear gas and spotlights to urge him to surrender.
Washington reports that a drop in voluntary enlistments will require drafting about 25,000 men when conscription resumes September 1. July enlistments averaged 9,500 weekly, far below the 25,000 target, despite a 50 percent pay raise. Army officials cited better civilian opportunities and recruitment changes, including halted negro enlistments, as reasons for the shortfall.
The newly unveiled statue of George Washington marks the first public memorial of its kind in the state coinage program. Officials say the commemorative piece honors Washington’s legacy and showcases state pride.
Mrs. Catherine Hensler of Jasonville Route 1 underwent minor surgery Monday afternoon. Evelyn Page of Cantlin UL admitted for treatment Monday afternoon. Clovis Keller of Linton Route 8 underwent major surgery today. Mansfield Talmadge of Indianapolis admitted for observation Monday night and dismissed today. Mrs. Earl Utterback underwent minor surgery today. Marjorie Borders of Jasonville had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Roy Miller of Worthington had major operation today. John Michael Jr. was discharged Monday afternoon. Maurice Virgie and Norma Todd of Bloomfield Route 4 were taken home Monday evening. Rosemary Rowe of Lyons has been dismissed. Mrs. Jacob Pershing and baby taken home in Worthington today. George Crawl of Jasonville rural route dismissed. Mrs. Minerva Scott and baby taken home in Switz City. Mrs. Leon Stormes and baby were taken home today.
The Rexford Ballard post No. 224 of the American Legion at Dugger elected its officers for the coming year. Charles Boone named commander with Ralph Hill first vice commander Earl Terhune second vice commander Loren Borders adjutant Ernest Edds service officer Gerald Asrey finance officer Tony Borders historian chaplain James Hickman sergeant at arms Glen Daniels athletic officer and Paul Story membership committee chairman.
A varied 8 pm program at Humphreys park features marches and songs led by director Bert J. Barnes. Highlighted pieces include Star Spangled Banner Military Escort On the Banks of the Wabash Thunderer Devotion Hail Hornets Lexington Activity The Bells of St Marys Algeria When Day Is Done Rough Riders Indiana Our Indiana with Phyllis Ogle twirler and King selections.
Indiana's squirrel season will run August 10 through October 8, the Department of Conservation announced. Director Donald R. Hughes of fish and game predicted shooting should average fair to good after a departmental population survey.
Army engineers authorize the Cagle s mill flood control project in Putnam and Owen counties near Brazil Indiana. The 1900 acre lake will form behind a 110 foot dam on Mill Creek with a seven mile long reservoir extending into Owen County. Construction starts 1947 with full completion later in the year and the lake expected to fill by spring 1948. The project aims to reduce levee work on Eel River and add boating swimming and fishing facilities while largely preserving surrounding land.
A marriage license was issued by the clerk of the Sullivan circuit court in Sullivan to Ralph for the marriage to Jasonville route. The document confirms the legal action and venue.
Bloomington notes 28 Greene county pupils in IU summer session of 4 305 full time students on campus and in Indianapolis. War veterans dominate and fall enrollment expected near 10 000 with 15 percent non resident admissions. Read olio lists Greene county town students and schools represented.
Chicago August 6 WP William Heirens 17-year-old University of Chicago student gave a formal confession detailing the kidnapping and murder of Suzanne Degnan nine, including dismemberment and disposal in sewers. Heirens described placing body parts in sewers and later returning to campus before dawn. He noted memory gaps and said the first bag contained an arm.
Indiana Public Service Commission rules Greene County Telephone to begin a rehabilitation program after finding service unsatisfactory. Lyons Switz City and Marco exchanges to receive repairs including underground cables, new lead covered wire, tree trimming, pole upgrades, and more with ongoing progress reports.
Three men were fined $1 and costs each in Mayor William B. Carlton’s court in Linton on charges of public intoxication. They were arrested Monday afternoon on A Street Northwest by Linton police.
One suit placed on file in Greene circuit court Bloomfield. Harley J. Barnes et al v Claude Barnes et al seeks partition of real estate. A marriage license issued to Romar Reuter and Wanda Anderson of Springville. They wed Monday evening at the Laughlin home in Bloomfield, Justice of the Peace Charles Laughlin officiating.
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Paris August meeting turns tense as Secretary Byrnes accuses Molotov of misrepresentation and dictatorial tactics. Molotov defends two thirds vote and clashes with British and American press coverage. Sessions extend into night with warning of veto power and possible Big Four dictation.
James M. Wilson aged 77, a veteran of the Boxer Rebellion and the Spanish American War, died at his Lyons home after a long illness. Born February 20, 1869 in Missouri, he leaves a wife Mayme and two sons, with funeral services set for Lyons Christian church. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Gosport.
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