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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
1
The death and burial of James Fagan are remembered with fond notes on his life as a coal miner and longtime local resident. The piece recalls his kindness and hobbies including homing pigeons and cock fighting, plus humorous tales of past events and local character anecdotes.
Western Powers prepare a complete program for Germany in case Moscow negotiations collapse. Diplomatic sources say Kremlin talks bogged down on Russian demands, risking a return to July crisis. Plan includes boosting airlift to Berlin and accelerating creation of a western German state, with a Western bloc response if Russia does not back down. Dispatches report about 1,000 American and French troops in war exercises near Walldorf.
In New Albany Indiana Floyd county authorities urged a ban on comic books after the Georgetown minister's seven year old son was tortured by three playmates aged six to eight. The youths admitted loving crime and torture themed comics and carried out the assault in a woods using a rope knife and fire to burn clothes before fleeing as a search party arrived.
Mrs. Harry Haseman and her children return home after a week with her sister Mrs. Andy Chaney and Mr. Chaney in Muncie. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dance and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stultz and son, and attended the Delaware County Fair with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart of Terre Haute.
Mattie Sargent files for divorce from Jasper Sargent in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. The action seeks dissolution of marriage with court involvement and related proceedings.
A district gathering for Women’s Missionary societies councils and guilds will be held at Bloomfield Christian church Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. District 12 includes Greene Sullivan Monroe Daviess Knox Martin and Lawrence Counties with Linton contact 870 J for questions. Attendees should bring a box lunch.
At Yankee Stadium Babe Ruth lies in state as 75,000 to 100,000 mourners pass the casket. Durocher among those viewing, crowds include mothers with children who recall the home run king’s three decades of fame. The Bambino will leave The House That Ruth Built after 8 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are set for Sgt. James R. Berry of Owensburg killed in action February 19 1945 in the Battle of the Bulge. Services will be at Owensburg Baptist Church with burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. The Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home of Bloomfield handles arrangements.
Idaho features two rock cities shaped like buildings cathedrals and obelisks. The Cassia City of Rocks is described, with a second site located about 26 miles north of Gooding.
In Athens Aug 18 Greek press Estia claims rebel leader Gen Markos fled into Albania though unconfirmed. Greek forces report gains near Khrisi and a damaged plane incident near the Bulgarian border observed by UN. Welch named Seventh District Democratic receiver after meeting at City Hall in Vincennes.
Funeral services for Harve Confer who died at his home near Huntington will be held at 3 30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Confer was the stepfather of L Ziegler of this city.
A baby boy named James Warner was born by caesarean to Mrs. Georgia Thompson of Linton yesterday. Mrs. Oliver Bloomer of Lyons had major surgery today. Miss Nancy Sue Titus of Bloomfield underwent a ton sillictomy this morning. Mrs. Louise Michael and baby were taken home to Jacksonville yesterday. Lewis Greene of Gilmour was discharged Tuesday. John Grafe of Coal City was dismissed today. Verle West of Jasonville was discharged this morning. Mrs. Walter Murphey and baby of Salsberry were taken home today.
McDonough county farmers fear for their properties after Charles Willey lost a five room frame house and his barn to unexplained flames. Patchy wallpaper bursts sparked the fires, spreading to wallboards and laths. investigators found no cause despite inquiry by the state fire marshal, Macomb chief, and an insurance broker.
Hearings opened before the Indiana Public Service Commission on Illinois Central’s bid to restore passenger trains between Indianapolis and Effingham Illinois. The line served several towns including Bloomington and Sullivan with unions seeking time to gather data for a decision.
The Linton Stockton high school band, under Director Bert J. Barnes, announces the final Humphreys Park concert for Thursday at 8 PM with a varied program including Monterey march, Summer Evening Serenade, Scarlet King overture, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now waltz, Rough Riders march, Little Champion overture, Star Spangled Banner service version, and more. Crowd turnout this year is expected to be strong, possibly higher than last year, with a potential future summer performance at High School Park under consideration.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Maxwell of Chicago visit relatives and friends in Linton and nearby communities. Mrs Maxwell was Miss Alberta Jackson before her marriage.
Mrs. Clara O. Walls aged 78 of the Hendricksville community Eastern Greene county died at Indiana State Hospital Madison at 7 PM Tuesday after illness since 1944 She was born April 8 1870 daughter of William H Hamm Hendricks Husband William H Walls died 1944 Survived by brother Alonzo W Hendricks of Hendricksville Funeral at Liberty Church of Christ Eastern Greene Friday at 2 PM burial Liberty Cemetery arranged by Liberty Church of Christ undertaker
Wholesale food prices fell 11 cents in the week ended August 17 led by lower butter cheese cottonseed oil and beef according to Dun and Bradstreet. Pork rose two cents a pound while hog prices recovered losses after new records in Omaha and a Washington restaurant cut prices to spur business. The Cincinnati consumer conference announced a 19 day extension of a meat boycott due to lack of price cuts.
Greene county students named on Purdue University distinguished student list for the second semester. A 5.0 GPA or higher in all subjects earned the honor, with 55 achieving a perfect six-point average. Students listed include Wright, Walls, Thomas, Miles, Laughlin, Haldeman of Bloomfield. Yardley, Kay, Gimber of Worthington. Hudson of Solsbery. Bloomer of Lyons. Clayton of Linton.
Washington reports that Alger Hiss admitted recognizing Whittaker Chambers as a writer he knew in 1934 35 under the name Crosley and that both men once lived with their families together for a short period as the House committee pressed its inquiry into communist underground ties.
Belgrade reports Col. Gen Arso Yovanovich, once chief of staff of the Yugoslav army, was killed by a border guard while attempting to flee into Romania. He ranked No. 2 in military importance to Marshal Tito and was linked to exile circles favoring a free Kosovo army and Cominform influence. Three others were either captured or killed near the frontier.
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