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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1946

Page

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Miners Top Evansville Bosse In Net Tilt Here

Linton high school basketball turned back Evansville Bosse 36 to 30 at home. Sanders led the Miners with nine points while Woolsey and Peterson added eight each as Linton held a second-half rally to seal the win. The B team beat Newberry 33 to 30 in the curtain-raiser.

Miners Evansville Bosse Linton Linton High School Bosse of Linton Lads Ward Peterson Elkins Wolsey Kardakus Dunlevy Holder Gene Jerrell Bother Brock Jerrell Sanders Richardson Gua Woolsey Kardokus Newberry High Robinson Reed Kline Sipes Berries York Hasler White Autrey Brazil Red Devils Dye McGehee G Partridge Anette

Antney Fined In Knox Superior Court For Intoxication

Clarence H. Antney of Sand bern pled guilty to intoxication in Knox superior court at Vincennes. He was fined $1.00 and costs. a six month sentence was suspended.

Clarence H. Antney Sandbern Knox Superior Court Vincennes

Movie Showing by Theta Upsilon Rho Class

The Theta Upsilon Rho class of the local Methodist church will sponsor a movie shown at 7 00 Tuesday evening in the church basement. The film titled Men of Faith will be shown by Rev Lozier Ziegler. A free will offering will be taken. The class will hold its regular meeting in the parsonage after the showing.

Theta Upsilon Rho Lozier Ziegler

Court Calendar Sets Greene County Term at Bloomfield

The November term opened in Greene County Superior Court at Bloomfield with a two month calendar. Dates list cases scheduled from December 2 to January 27 including Slough, Berger, Deckard, Mitchell, O Haver, Featherstone, Masher, Long, Allen, Randolph, Sanders, Gilligan, State of Indiana vs Greene, and others.

Greene Citeu Bloomeld Sloug Slough Berger Deckard Mitchell O'Haver Featherstone Featherstop Masher Long Allen Randolph Sanders Gilligan Burch State of Indiana Strahle Richardson Borden Poole Noel Asrey Lohr Love Thomas Pickard Standard Oil Company Inman American Security Co. of Bedford Indy Bingham

Mrs Clara Mae Walker Dies At 51 In Linton

Mrs Clara Mae Walker 51 of Linton died at home Sunday evening after a two year illness. Born May 28 1795 in Clay City she lived in Linton twelve years. Survived by husband Ray two daughters Dorothy Schlegel Plainfield and Marian Luxton Linton one sister Gerald White Newberry one grandchild Sandra Sue Schlegel and parents Phillip and Mary Brown Clay City. Funeral arrangements set for 10 am Wednesday at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with Rev Lozier Ziegler officiating burial Sink Cemetery Clay City.

Clara’ Mae Walker Linton C” Street Mrs. Walker Clay City Phillip Mary Brown Walker Middlebury Christian Church Lozier Ziegler Sink

Jasons Protect Perfect Record Upset by None

Jasonville undefeated high school basketball team extended the streak with a 82 to 57 win over Fairbanks at the Jasonville gym. Center McCullough led with 19 points, Huff and Seifert added 10 each, Gambill and Stewart had 8 apiece. The B team won the opener 27 to 15.

Jasonville Fairbanks McCullough Asonville Center Huff Seifert Gambill Stewart

Linton Adopts U S Rules to Save Power

Mayor William B. Carlton announced that Linton residents and businesses will follow federal and estate conservation rules amid a coal dispute. Merchants should extinguish nonessential lighting, except for safety and illumination needs. Christmas lights may be limited. homes should minimize lighting while assuring safety. Overhead street lights will stay on for safety.

Linton William B. Carlton Carlton Linto Antioch Powe Company

Hospital Births and Discharges Reported in Local Areas

A sequence of birth announcements includes girls born to Elizabeth McCall of Crane Kenneth Harris of Worthington Helen Campbell of Jasonville Pauline Lowder of Bloomfield Gladys Mae Raye of Bloomfield Daniel Baker’s wife in Springville Irmal Bennett and John Vaughn in Bloomington. several residents such as Mack Frye Earl Brook Olive Woodward and Ed Ecker discharged or admitted for observation or surgery. Families take babies home in Sandborn Koleen and Bloomfield while others remain hospitalized or dismissed.

Elizabeth McCall Crane Mack’ Frye Lyons John Nally Jasonville Kenneth Harris Worthington Helen Campbell Earl Brook Bloomfield Pauline Lowder Gladys Mae Raye Kenneth Nelson Olive, Woodward Daniel Baker Springville Irmal Bennett John Vaughn Bloomington Paul Norris Baby Sandborn Paul Brewer Ed Ecker Linton James Wall Ames Achers Koleen Basel Shepherd Paul Bennett William Simon John W. Smith

W. F. W. Linton Post to Meet Tonight on Club Rooms

Members of Linton post No. 7118 Veterans of Foreign Wars will gather at 7 30 tonight at the Club Cine to work on new club rooms across from the Elks building. GI friends are welcome to attend.

Linton Post No Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Cine Elks

Scouts Meet Tonight At Local Church

Linton Boy Scout Troop No 50 will meet at 7 PM this evening at the local Christian church. Scoutmaster Harry Haseman urges all members to attend as important business will be considered.

Linton Harry Haseman

Linton Finishes Sixth in 1946 Wabash Valley Race

Linton high school placed sixth in the 1946 Wabash Valley standings per a Valley Board of Control report. Robinson, Jrr., won the title, marking its fourth consecutive crown. team scores ranged from Robinson at 54 to Crawfordsville at 0 with many others in between.

Linton High School Valley Board of Control Robinson Jrr

Mrs Henico 66 Passes After Illness at Home

Mrs Elodia Dénico a Linton resident since 1911 died at her home 40 C street southwest shortly after midnight Saturday following a six to seven month illness. Born in Lens France May 23 1879 she was married to Adolph Henico Feb 12 1902. Surviving are husband Simone Sumnont Detroit Joe Henico Linton Henry Henico in Germany nine grandchildren three great grandchildren sisters in France and a brother in France. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the family home with Deaconess Nola D. Yodet officiating burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Elodia Denico Linton United States Ton Adolph Henico Simone Sumnont Detroit Mich Joe Henico Pfc Henry Henico So U.S. Army of Cc Germany Josephiste Fouaux Maria Lemont Eugenia Discreal France Meévariste Vandenburg M. J. Aikin and Sdn Funieral Withernoon Nola D. Yodet Fairview Cemetery

Carl Lowder Dies in Indianapolis Hospital at 65

Carl Lowder a longtime Elliston resident died in an Indianapolis hospital early Saturday after months of poor health. Born April 3, 1881 near Springville he was the son of Homer and Elvira Holmes Lowder. He leaves Ina his widow son Robert and daughter Eva of Bloomfield a brother Walter and four sisters Flaura Hastings Maggie Laughlin Mary Raper and Faye Smith. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield with burial in Grandview cemetery.

Carl Lowder Elliston Indianapolis Springville Homer Elvira Holmes Lowder Church of Christ Bloomfield Ina Lowder Robert Eva Walter Flaura Hastings California Maggie Laughlin Mary Raper Spencer Faye Smith Bloomington Jenkins Funeral Home Grandview Cemetery

Colley Family Welcomes Baby Jimmy Bill in Osborn Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Colley announce the birth of a 6 pound 12 ounce son named Jimmy Bill on November 29 in Osborn Ohio. He is the grandson of Shirley Osborn and William R. Colley of Linton and is the family’s second child.

William H. Colley Osborn, O Jimmy Bill Shirley Osborn William R. Colley Linton

Christmas party for Columbian Masonic group at hall

The Columbian Past Matrons and Past Patrons invite members and spouses to a Christmas party at the Masonic hall at 6:30 this evening. A covered dish dinner begins the program. Attendees should bring own table service and a 25 cent gift for the grab bag.

Masonic Hall

Byrd expedition leaves port for Southern Ocean mission

A peacetime naval task force under Rear Admiral Richard Byrd sails from Norfolk to explore Antarctica’s last unknown continent and map 4,000,000 square miles of coastlines. The convoy includes Mount Olympus and Philippine Sea with 13 ships and 4,000 men. Provisions aim for eight months, with tenacity to reduce unexplored areas by two million miles if weather cooperates.

Byrd Norfolk Ross Ice Shelf Little America Mount Olympus Richard H. Cruzen Task West Coast Mt. Olympus United States Mexico Antarctic Navy

Sandborn Plans Special Election on Waterworks Proposal

Citizens of Sandborn vote tomorrow in a special town election to decide on a new waterworks system. Opposition formed after a recent public meeting attended by about twenty residents. A survey by an Indiana firm was circulated and letters were mailed to residents. If 51 percent approve, the town board must issue revenue bonds to begin construction.

Sandborn C. L. Snyder Indiana Engineering Town Board of Trustees

Chicago company claims over one million scooters built in a year

A Chicago based manufacturer announces a production record with output surpassing one million scooters in a 12 month period. The claim highlights expanded assembly lines, higher efficiency and strong demand across markets. The company did not provide detailed breakdowns of models or regional sales.

Chicago

Linton gridiron star honored on all-state teams

Hunk Richardson of Linton high school 1946 football squad was named to major all-state honorary teams as coaches and writers selected him for the Indiana all-state list and the all-Wabash Valley squad. Other Linton players were highlit in valley selections amid broader coal strike coverage in Washington.

Washington United States Richardson Linton High School Hunk Indianapolis News Associated Press Clark Indianapolis Times United Press Ronnie Bland Garfield Bob Harris Gerstmeyer Bill Harrison Wiley Don Bailey Vaughn Kaley Rex Sebastian Robinson Norman Snapp Vincennes Jim Nichols Max Kid, Jr Brazil Stan Machango Gerstmeye Bob Nesbitt Terre Haute Lee Richardson Linton Ray Hubbel Dwight Osha McClellan Dugger Bill Orman Roy Price Ink” Harrison Marion Woolsey

Bloomfield Court Bills Show Divorces and Licenses

The November term opens in Greene circuit court Bloomfield with two new divorce filings Mary Belle Griffith versus Max Eugene Griffith and Hilda Anne Head versus Jason Head. Other actions set include Esther Gabbard versus Alfred Gabbard for trial December 16 and Joseph Slough versus Olga Slough continued. One divorce granted Roy T O Haver Jr to Cathryn Inez O Haver with her maiden name restored. Six marriage licenses issued to couples from nearby towns.

Reene Bloomfield Mary Belle Griffith Max Eugeneriffith Hilda Ane Head Jason Head Esther Gabbard Alfred Gabbard Joseph Slough Olga Siough Roy T O’haver, Jr Cathryn Inez O'Haver Cathryn Inez Tibbett Frank Masner Lucille Fern Masner Irvin Long

Five motorists fined in Linton for parking violations

Five motorists paid fines of one dollar each for violating Linton parking ordinances over the weekend. Chief of Police Austin Greenway said police will continue the drive to prevent illegal double parking and urged drivers to follow traffic rules.

Linton Austin Greenway Greenway

Miss Smyra Rooksbury Dies in Carlisle at 85

Miss Smyra Rooksbury died at her Carlisle home after a ten month illness. Born March 23, 1861, she was 85. Survived by sister Elizabeth Eslinger of Terre Haute and brothers Joe and Jake Rooksbury of Sullivan, plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements set with Newkirk Funeral Home and Carlisle Christian church service followed by burial in Carlisle I O O F cemetery.

Smyra Rooksbury Carlisle Elizabeth Eslinger Terre Haute Joe Jake Rooksbury Sullivan Nerces Newkirk Pleasantville Eunice Lowdermilk Sullivan Carlisle Christian Church

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