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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1947

Page

6

Ye Old Tyme Party staged by Baptist Sunday School kids

The Live Wire Class of the Baptist Sunday School presented Ye Old Tyme Party to a lively audience. Methodist Home Mission group met with Mrs An dy Stewart and Yaquima club gathered with Mrs Bell Keller. Secretary of Labor James J Davis planned a general conference to settle the coal mine wage dispute. The first exhibition of the new model Ford cars drew hundreds to Paul Fry sales rooms today.

The Baptist Sunday School James J. Davis Paul Fry

Siamese Twins Born Near Bedford in Rare Case

Odd Siamese twins delivered at Bedford area with necks inclined, surgeon noting this variant is exceptionally rare about one in five million births. Parents Mr and Mrs Edward Speer, an accountant at Crane Naval Ammunition Depot, reported no prior similar cases found by Riley Hospital physicians. News held to allow doctors to study.

Riley Hospital Edward Speer Speer Crane Naval Ammunition Depot Bedford

Boy and Girl Win High Show Honors

At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago a 16 year old from Fort Cobb Oklahoma won the grand championship steer with Big Boy a 1100 pound shorthorn and could fetch about 15000 at auction. Miriam Meyer 16 Crescent City Illinois won the grand championship barrow with Pal a 260 pound Chester White becoming the first girl to take the grand ribbon in 48 years.

Chicago UPI Big City Calude Millwee Fort Cobb Okla Miriam Meyer Crescent Cuy Ill Chester White Pal Millwee Big Boy National Shorthorn Breeders Association

Grand Champion Steers To Be Sold At Auction Event

Experts note a $7.00 per pound threshold, as Millwee's grand champion and the University of Wyoming's reserve grand champion ford head to auction. Last year top steer Ryal Jupiter sold for a record $10.50 per pound from Oklahoma A M. Miss Meyer's Chester White and Weber owned by Oklahoma A M are also slated for sale Friday.

Millwee University's of Wyoming Oklahoma A. & M. College Ryal Jupiter Miss Meyer Chester White Weber Oklahoma A. and

Lyons Community Club to Honor 4-H Leaders With Pins

The Lyons Community club votes to award silver pins for five or more years of service to adult 4-H leaders. One leader will receive a ten year pin and another an emerald pin for 25 years of leadership, announced by county agricultural agent Arthur Haseman.

Lyons Community Club Extension Service Arthur Haseman Lyons Club Haseman

Riley Team Narrowly Falls in Midland Contest

In Midland the Riley team lost 46 37 with Page 8 noting Edwards 12 Lehman 2 Schantz 2 Wells 1 Ault 10 Coan 10 Brown 4 Story 1 as scorers. Midland scorers were Fisher 2 D Keller 4 Brady 2 Smith 4 Martin 2 Underwood 7 Terhune 4 and C Keller 6.

Trial of Marshal Johnson Nears End in Indiana

Knox circuit court in Vincennes, Indiana, enters its third day as prosecutors near finishing their case against Oakland City night marshal Lawrence Johnson. Eight state witnesses testified about events before and during the Sept. 12 shooting of Robert Miller, who allegedly challenged the marshal. The defense claims self defense, noting Miller warned of arrest over his dead body after prior arrests.

Vincennes Ind Oakland City Lawrence Johnson Knox Circuit Court Robert Miller Johnson Miller Stanton Northerner Indianapolis Clarence Rumer Princeton Rumer

Fire at Northwest Coal Mine Near Clinton Causes Loss

A fire at the Northwest Coal Mine seven miles north of Clinton and half a mile south of St. Bernice was spotted early today by night watchman Kenneth Lewis. No miners were inside. Firefighters faced water shortages. a tipple and coal chute above ground were likely total losses. Estimated damage around 20000 dollars if underground fire is avoided. The mine employs 75 to 100 workers and is owned by John and Carl Vravie and Pete Pelish of Clinton.

Clinton Ind U.P Northwest St. Bernice Kenneth Lewis Blanford John and Carl Vravie Pete Pelish

Lyons Net Team Defeats Midland 350 31 in Monday Victory

Lyons independent basketball team, sponsored by Bogard Implement and coached by Ivan Brown, beat Midland Independents 350 31 Monday evening. Lyons led 26 6 at halftime and earned their fifth win of the year, with prior victories over Sandborn Marco and Elnora.

Lyons Bogard Implement Company Ivan Brown Midland Independents Lyons Lads Sandborn Marco Elnora

Welders Win Second Straight to Start Season

The Linton Welders junior high basketball team defeated the Jasonville Graders 46 to 17 at Jasonville gym to remain undefeated. Coach Garland Ladson guides the Welders who also won the B contest 32 to 17. Wilson led the A game with 16 points while Henico and Prudhome added 10 each. The Welders led 30 to 9 at halftime. The B team led 16 to 6 at the break. next they play Worthington on Tuesday December 9.

Linton Welders Jasonville Garland Ladson Linton Wilson Henico Prudhome Jasons Burns Hardesty Welders Conklin Klein Wagner Griffiths Haseman Worthington Crane

General Hull Commands Eniwetok Atomic Test Base

Lt. Gen. John W. K. Hull leads elaborate atomic testing grounds on Eniwetok Atoll with Army forces, coordinating with Adm. Blandy who heads U S forces in the Atlantic and oversaw the Bikini tests of 1946. Hull remains Pacific Army commander and overall head of joint units on the 21 mile long atoll.

Pacific Eniwetok John WK. Hull Adm W. H. P. Blandy U. S Atlantic Bikini Hull Army Navy Air Force International

Molotov Accuses U S of Delaying German Peace Treaty

Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov accused the United States of delaying the German peace process at the Paris Big Four session. He proposed that each of the Big Four submit draft treaties to the Council of Foreign Ministers within two months, a plan not supported by others. The ministers again sent the treaty draft proposal to deputies after days of fruitless talks.

Paris U.P V. M. Molotov United States Council of Foreign Ministers Molotov Georges Bidault

Wholesale prices hit new peak in week to Dec 2

Dun and Bradstreet reports wholesale food price index reached an all time high for the week ended December 2. In Indianapolis a 19 year old girl testifies as five Black men face kidnapping and rape charges with confessions due. The US Olympic Committee may withdraw winter entries if the unrecognized hockey body is admitted by the Swiss Organizing Committee. Niagara Falls voters approve cemetery expansion and reject hospital expansion. Trinity College Dean notes higher grades when reports go to wives rather than parents. In Amarillo Piper Cub pilots say no definite plan to depart on leg 51 of their round the world trip.

New York Dun & Bradstreet, Inc Indianapolis Chicago United States Olympic Committee Niagara Falls Ont Hartford Conn Arthur H Hughes Trinity College Amarillo Tex George Wu Truman Clifford V. Evans

Greene County Basketball Busy Thanksgiving Week

Greene county teams schedule multiple tilts this week with a mix of Friday and tonight games. Notable matchups include Solsberry at Worthington, Switz City versus Midland, Spencer against Worthington, Brazil versus Linton, Dugger facing Midland, and Jasonville at Terre Haute Gerstmeyer. Several close contests are anticipated as the county races through a crowded slate.

Fayetteville Scotland Solsberry Stinesville Marco New Lebanon Dagger Midland Jasonville Terre Haute Gerstmeyer Brazil Linton Sullivan Boonville Lyons Hymera Switz City Elnora Spencer Bloomfield Sandborn Oaktown Worthington Smithville Owensburg Greene County Dugger

Livestock Report From Indianapolis Trading Roundup

Hogs 6 600 active and steady to strong with some sales 25 higher. Prices for 180 Ibs and 250-300 Ibs range 25.75 to 26.50 with top 26.50. Cattle and calves buyers steady with steers and yearlings at 28.00 for good stock. cows 13.50 to 19.50. vealers active.

Indianapolis Dec

Meeting Postponed for Christmas Gathering at Church

The Women's Guild of the Sa Ron Evangelical Reformed Church postpones its Thursday afternoon meeting to the following Thursday December 11 at the church. All ladies of the church are invited to attend the regular Christmas gathering.

Women's Guild of Ie Saron Evangelical Reformed Church

Cash Grain Report Soybeans Edging Up Receipts Seen

Indianapolis December 3 soybeans market easy with receipts of 10 cars. Indiana and Illinois points report carload slots at 3.90 per carload.

Indianapolis Indiana Illinois

Police Chief拒早. 但拒$50月薪增给印州警探

Indianapolis December report states Col. Robert Rossow Indiana State Police superintendent refused a $50 monthly pay rise pending a broader raise for troopers. He also declined a $10 monthly increase, noting it insufficient. Troopers earn $1,800 to $2,100 yearly plus $70 monthly subsistence. Rossow earns $6,000 annually. He reserved right to claim retroactive increase if raises succeed or donate to save the Shades fund. Two proposed measures in 1947 General Assembly to add troopers and raise pay were rejected.

Indianapolis Robert Rossow Indiana State Police Ressow Rossow State Conservation Department General Assembly

Indiana cancels bus condemnation order

In Indianapolis on December 3, the state school bus committee cancelled an order condemning 1 623 school bus bodies built before 1938. The directive, issued September 17, had required replacements before the 1949 49 school year but was said to be improperly drawn and void. Responsibility for safety inspections is now given to the state police.

Indianapolis U.P Indiana Ben H. Watt Watt

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