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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1952
Page
6
Items from the Linton Daily Citizen dated corresponding days in 1932 are presented as a retrospective. The column lists brief notices and happenings of the era, reflecting local events, people, and daily life from that period.
Charles Mason found a package on his front porch containing 42 dollars with a note saying the writer had 80 dollars stolen earlier and was out of work. John Smith 32 of West Linton was struck by an I C train near Riverton. his gravel truck damaged and he suffered severe injuries. President Hoover told industrialists and bankers in Washington that the worst of the low mood is over.
Births include Irma Lee six pounds born to Mrs. Lloyd Reed Bloomfield and Connie Jo five pounds 15 ounces to Mrs. Henry Pearson Bloom field. Robert Alan eight pounds 6 ounces born to Mrs. Betty Harvey Crane. Eddie Lee seven pounds born to Mrs. Herbert Alderson Lin. Connie Jo died this morning. Several patients admitted for treatment or surgery. dismissals listed for Jasonville Merom Newberry Worthington and other towns.
The report states Allied bombers will strike Pyongyang to destroy Communist war supplies and military targets across town. A UN air offensive is said to aim at saving lives, urging residents to evacuate and seek shelter as fighters follow with initial strikes.
Lin ton Raceways management announced an exciting afternoon of hardtop racing Sunday at the oval east of Lin ton. New clay and track work promise record times in half mile trials with a strong field of cars and free admission for children under 12. If rain comes, the event moves to Labor Day Monday.
The American Legion demanded inquiry into possible political influence by National Selective Service Headquarters on local draft boards. At its 34th annual convention in New York resolutions urged loosening rules to boost forces and lowering physical and mental standards to induct many 4-F men for limited service. Lewis K. Gough of Pasadena was chosen national commander to succeed Donald R. Wilson.
A Atlantic hurricane with 75 mph winds moves toward Upper Florida Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Located 280 miles east of Melbourne it strengthens while weather officials warn coast residents to prepare and monitor for warnings this afternoon and tonight.
Homer Thomas 43 of Zanesville Ohio, formerly Jasonville, died in a morning wreck near Zanesville when his truck jackknifed after a crash on a slick highway. He leaves a widow Gertrude, daughter Beverly, mother Frankie Thomas, two brothers Elmer and Paul, and six sisters. Funeral plans pending.
Gov Adlai E Stevenson met with Bernard Baruch in New York to discuss inflation at length while Baruch withheld a clear presidential endorsement. Stevenson values Baruch's economic views though he did not reveal details of their talk.
In loving memory of Wade Myers who departed this life August 30 1948. It is sweet to remember a loved one so dear Though absent from us he is ever near Unseen by the world he stands by our side and whispers death cannot divide Sadly missed by wife Ona and children LaVera Jerry and Ronnie.
A 17 year old Lincoln youth lost his hat while driving and attempted to retrieve it. He rammed a parked car and was fined $5 plus court costs in Lincoln.
O H Dodgen awoke to find his artificial leg missing from a chair in a Houston hotel room. Police say burglars entered the room, knocked the leg to the floor, and stole $35 from a wallet.
Indiana will expand state police operations with around the clock coverage at Evansville Fort Wayne and South Bend. Superintendent Robert A. O Neal said posts at Evansville Munici pal Airport Baer Field and a South Bend site will be fully active within a week with Sergeant Stanley Guth commanding Evansville and John E Moo promoted to sergeant directing South Bend.
Len Wells and Adams counties will be commanded by Gaylord C Howerton of Shipshewana who is promoted from trooper to sergeant in the latest county constabulary changes.
In Jackson Mississippi a male goat owned by Willie Adams began producing milk after fathering 40 kids. The owner renamed the animal from Billy to Gertrude reflecting its new role.
Evelie Tiels an 18 year old Cuban spoke the valedictorian address in French Spanish and English at Mt St Charles Academy commencement exercises.
Warwick Massachusetts reports the village post office has ceased using a trailer and moved into the general store downtown, affecting mail handling and operations.
Fred Smith aged 48 of Jasonville route two suffered a fractured leg in a slate fall at the Monarch coal mine near state road 59 north of Jasonville. He was taken to Freeman Greene County Hospital for treatment.
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