02 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
1
A column by Mine Runner recalls a ten pound turnip grown by George Wees and the Iowa ham taste. It also discusses Thawville Illinois housing where 22 of 25 homes are singly occupied ages 75 to 92, plus a note on honey bees in Utah yielding $545000 in 1947.
John L. Lewis likely to push for a six hour work day in the soft coal contract. William Blizzard of Mine Workers District 17 said the union hopes for a shorter day during upcoming bargaining before the June 30 expiration. The conference endorsed a move toward a shorter work week but did not approve a 30 hour schedule.
A Monroe county grand jury indicted Thomas Smith and his son Vernon on charges of abusing children and contributing to delinquency linked to the Fern Hill nudist camp near Bloomington Indiana. Bonds were posted and they were released pending arraignment as police described six adults and nine children sunbathing in a drizzle. authorities call it a public nuisance.
The Terre Haute Federation of Musicians sends a professional band directed by Calvin Head to perform at Midland Community gymnasium at 8 p.m. on Wednesday Dec 8. Guest soloist Jerry Tyree features in a program of well known numbers. Admission is free thanks to the National Federation's Recording and Transcription Fund led by James C. Petrillo.
Mrs. Mary Esther Taylor a 22 year old Indianapolis waitress faces a federal charge under the Servicemen's Dependents Allowance Act for marrying three men without divorces and collecting allotment checks from two. She held on 1500 dollars bond. Her marriages spanned 1942 1943 and 1947 with outlets in Mississippi Washington and Bremerton. She may be sent to Seattle prosecutors for trial.
The article notes ceramic tile decoration, highly popular in modern Mexican architecture, was introduced to Latin America by Spanish Conquistadors about 400 years ago, shaping regional design and Colonial era aesthetics.
Linton's J. R. Fry Motor Sales unveils a grand opening open house on Friday and Saturday at 109 West Vincennes Street. The Buick and International Harvester dealership will display a 1949 Dynaflow Buick and offer International trucks plus parts. Key staff named include C. L. "Red" Herrin, Arthur L. Blemker, and Cecil "Red" Ross. The redecorated showroom features chartreuse brown and antique green, new display rooms, and upgraded service equipment.
A daughter, Sandra Lynn, was born yesterday to Mrs. Betty Key of Worthington. Multiple residents were admitted, treated, or dismissed: Mrs. Edith Padgett of Lyons, Miss Wanda Stewart of Jasonville, Mrs. Margaret Hill of Elnora, Mrs. G. G. Robbins of Linton, Ona Sherman and baby of Lyons, Mack Gardner of Linton, Harold Hunt of Linton, Mrs. Ethel McCombs of Marco, and Mrs. Rowena Carmichael of Sandborn.
Dr. Robert D. Bowie of the University of Chicago predicts a pill vaccine or antidote for radioactive poisoning within this generation. He notes recent immunization work and that body fluids become lethal after radiation exposure, as billions of organisms die when placed in irradiated fluids. He believes the antidote may be found in our lifetime.
Nationalist forces reportedly pressured Communists near Nanking as Chiang Kai Sung government begins evacuation steps. Reds forced back across the Huai river north of Pengpu. Canton and Hong Kong see high official flights and arrivals.
A Patoka pilot, 24 year old Charles Robert Bammer, was pulled from his light plane wreck near Vincennes Indiana. The airplane crashed near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks three miles southwest of town. firefighters and deputies scoured the area as the switch engine crew helped in the search and transported the injured man to Good Samaritan Hospital in fair condition.
Linton 1948 Community Chest drive returns were satisfactory though full totals are not yet in. Workers未turned in money, committee said. Disbursement to agencies to be discussed at a Tuesday meeting with a full report on progress.
Soviet sector police delayed the western powers liaison officers from Berlin City hall by demanding to inspect the British officer’s files and photos of King George and Queen Elizabeth. The dispute, ordered by eastern Berlin mayor Friedrich Ebert, paused packing by American and French staff as talks ensued.
The Crane naval ammunition depot celebrated its seventh anniversary with a letter from the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance to the depot commander. The facility, now in reduced status, still employs about 2700 in Southern Indiana with a weekly payroll over 158000 dollars.
Funeral services for Polite Paul Cotton 79 who died Tuesday night at Free man Greene county hospital will be held at 2 oclock Friday afternoon at Welch and Cornett Funeral home. Rev Chester Scott and Deaconess Nola Yoder will officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
Max Bough of Linton is elected vice-president of the ISTC Senior class at Terre Haute. Bob Center of Terre Haute is named president, Donna Stuebe of Danville secretary, and Emil Tessari of Paris treasurer according to today’s college report.
Charles F. Fleming and James M. Propst were sworn in as secretary of state and state auditor in Indianapolis marking the first Democratic control of Indiana offices since 1945. The day featured party caucuses, senate discussions, and leadership elections as Republicans weighed a soldiers bonus proposal.
Miss Jacquelyn V. Mead of Linton will sing in Indiana University's Christmas Choral Concert on Tuesday evening December 7 at 8 in the University auditorium under Prof. George F. Krueger. About 250 students participate in the program with groups including the Madrigal Singers and a cappella singers.
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