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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports the UPA speeds new meat ceilings and deploys 2500 enforcement agents to curb black market activity. Detailed live stock ceilings for producers and slaughterers set to take effect. retail figures released next week with higher prices.
The piano pupils of Mrs. Orville Coleman will perform in a recital at First Christian church at 7 30 this evening. Relatives friends and the general public are invited to attend.
Dan Skelly a long time Linton resident and former teamster died at 3 15 this morning after a two week illness. Born June 12 1868 in Ohio he was 78 years two months and 18 days old. He leaves a son Robert Skelly in the U S Navy and three daughters Anna Lynch Lile Alice Skelly and Margaret Skelly. Funeral set for 2 pm next Tuesday at the Linton Salvation Army hall with Lieut Gladys officiating burial at Fairview cemetery.
Mrs Bertha Gunn underwent minor surgery on Thursday afternoon. William Hollars of Bloomfield and Ben Canada of Jasonville were admitted for treatment. A girl was born to Mrs William Goodman of Dugger today. Lambert Roach of Newberry was dismissed. Mrs Forrest Hanson and baby were taken home in Bloomfield. Mrs Floyd Stafford of Lyons was also taken to her home today.
Picket lines were set at the Victory mine as workers protest a union order to return to work. The walkouts spread to other mines in sympathy, closing more than 15 coal mines last week. Victory miners voted 39 36 to return to work, with limited production at other mines resuming.
Ray E. Nelson a 39 year old oiler at the Black Hawk mine in Vigo county was killed about 11 30 yesterday morning when he fell into machinery at the top of the tipple. He was not missed until fellow workers found his goggles and cap on the cage. Coroner ruled accidental death. Survived by wife Opal three sons and several siblings. Funeral planned at 2 PM at Coalmont Baptist church with burial in Hymera K of P cemetery.
Mrs Minnie Bartley of Switz City has been dismissed from the Mary Sherman hospital at Sullivan.
A survey of Linton Municipal Gas Department customers was announced by Mayor William B. Carlton. A post card with each monthly bill asks for information to gauge future demand as expansion waits on material. Five thousand feet of pipe remain for the Glenburn project, and officials urge patience and cooperation from customers and merchants to avoid gas shortages. Pearl L. Stalcup of Bloomfield died at 67 after a brief illness, funeral set for Sunday at the Bloomfield Presbyterian church.
Mr and Mrs Chester Cook of Indianapolis announce the birth of a five pound girl on August 17 at the Methodist hospital. The baby has been christened Barbara Ann. Mrs Cook was formerly Miss Jessie Blades, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Blades of this city.
United Press reports unseasonably cool air from western Canada swept into the U S raising alarm as Chicago hit a summer low of 46 8 Fahrenheit and other cities saw 42 in Cincinnati 36 in Cadillac and 37 in Goshen The coolest regions included northern Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania with many spots at 40 or below Weather officials said the worst of the chill was past and warming was forecast for the Labor Day weekend with clear skies expected nationwide
Stores and banks in Linton will close Monday for Labor Day while the Daily Citizen publishes a noon edition. The post office will follow holiday hours, and the long holiday prompted the special issue.
Gatekeepers report 5 100 paid admissions as Lyons Fair nears closing at midnight Saturday. Bill Adams of Brazil led the middle weight team pull with 8 300 pounds over 25 feet four and a half inches. Second went to Bill Adams of Carlisle with 8 300 pounds over 19 feet one and a half inches. Third prize to Don Neidigh and Earl McIntyre of Lyons. Edwardsport high school band contests. heavyweight pulling contest tonight. free acts and male quarter hour. Saturday features livestock sale, Linton band concert, pony show and Western Aires concert.
Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall asked President Truman to investigate possible links between the Ku Klux Klan and the underground German American Bund. Arnall named a federal probe and O John Rogge as special prosecutor to handle the case. White House said a letter was being reviewed.
Midget auto racers are slated to roar Sunday at the Odon midget speedway in Odon. Promoters H B Overstreet and Walker Vance announced plans for close competition as the track has been reshaped and will be in top condition. Competitors include Chuck Marshall of Champaign Illinois LeRoy Warringer of Indianapolis Lou Walker and Walter Hostettler among others. Trials start at 1 30 p m with fast time anticipated.
Frankfurt reports that U S military authorities ordered charges dropped against 15 Germans seized as Soviet spies in the U S zone. Walter Kazmarek led the group and confessed to reporting on American troop movements for 5000 marks received from Russian repatriation officers last fall.
Curt Segelin elected fifth mayor of Bogalusa La by a December primary landslide over three opponents. He is editor of the Bogalusa Enterprise and former president of the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce. He vows to end company mayoral rule and returns office to City Hall. Segelin resides in Bogalusa with wife Dorothy Moss and two children. He takes office December 3.
Moscow reports that Russia may be shipping armaments instead of farm machinery to neighboring countries. Fiorello La Guardia says UNRRA farm shipments to Soviet Ukraine and Byelorussia may be reviewed. He is investigating armament exports and seeks details connected to Soviet farm machinery shortages.
Three new cases were filed in Greene circuit court yesterday and today, including divorce actions by Fay Goodman and Marie Sanders. A marriage license was issued to John William Blanton of Worthington and Lillian Rose Clayton of Switz City.
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