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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
1
Indiana traffic fatality round up reports at least ten deaths over the weekend. The series of crashes includes two multiple fatal incidents near Evansville and Lafayette, plus various car bicycle and pedestrian fatalities across several counties.
Mrs. Emma May White 74 of Atlas near Linton died en route to Freeman-Greene hospital at 11 20 Sunday night after a six year illness. Born March 5 1882 in Illinois she lived in Atlas 25 years and was a Methodist. Survived by husband David C White married March 24 1910 son Rev George W White Indianapolis daughter Margaret Ruth White two sisters Maude Bear Oaktown and Ethel Turner Robinson Ill. Body at Welch and Cornett Funeral home with funeral at 10:00 Wednesday morning Rev Don McClintick to officiate burial in Fairview Cemetery.
James Faught, 20, of Jasonville, is treated for head injuries at Freeman-Greene County hospital after a 1:30 am crash on West Main Street. Police say his car left the road, hit a gas pump and sign pole, breaking shop windows. passenger Raymond St. John had minor bruises. Charges of reckless driving expected.
A Cloverdale boy P Roy Clark Jr age 17 was killed when a hunting companion's gun discharged on a farm twelve miles south of Putnamville Indiana State police said the weapon fired in the hands of Larry Winn 15 of Cloverdale Clark was struck in the head and died instantly on Sunday.
Switz City youth Gary Glen Livingston, 17, held in Greene county jail at Bloomfield, confessed to multiple thefts and a Switz City burglary last weekend. State Police report he admitted robberies at Audie Swaby, Wayne Wakefield, and Hershel Peoples residences, plus a Gulf filling station theft, with investigations continuing.
Roy T. Combs of Indianapolis is sworn in as state auditor and Frank A. Lenning of Bloomfield is sworn in as secretary of state in the Indiana State House rotunda. About 500 people attended the ceremony with former Gov. Ralph Gates officiating for Lenning and Judge Walter Pritchard for Combs.
Hammond Indiana 22 year old Joan Carter died from injuries she suffered in a Thanksgiving day traffic accident in Calumet City Illinois. The victim lived in Hammond and the death was reported Saturday.
Two American defectors Arlie Pate and Aaron Wilson, after years in Communist China, plan Christmas in the United States. The report notes 14 others remain in China and outlines Baghdad Pact tensions with Turkey sending troops to Iraq and seeking U.S. backing.
Martha Bennett 93 longtime Linton resident died at 3:00 Saturday at home of daughter-in-law Catherine Bennett. Born Feb 8 1863 in Greene County she leaves one grandson Lawrence Bennett of Arcadia Fla and two sons William and Homer both deceased. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev Royden Rea officiating burial in Fairview cemetery.
The Triad will rehearse at the Evangelical United Brethren church at 6:30 this evening, according to a statement.
Washington dispatch reports on radiostrontium SR-90 rising in the stratosphere from nuclear tests. Scientists weigh global dangers, bone accumulation, and the possibility of safe testing rates, with debate over the campaign’s stance on banning large detonations.
Murl Suffal 61, a longtime Linton Coca Cola salesman and World War I veteran, died unexpectedly at 3 50 Sunday at Freeman Greene County Hospital after an eight day stay. He is survived by his wife Lillian, a step daughter, sister, uncle, and aunt. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 00 at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with Bodley Cemetery burial. Linton Legion to conduct graveside services.
Susan Kendall 84 of Linton died at 8 50 Sunday night in Freeman Greene County Hospital after an illness dating from Nov 24 She lived in Linton 28 years and was a member of the Linton Assembly of God church Born in Grassy Coal Tennessee in 1872 she was the daughter of Frank and his wife Survived by husband Milt Kendall married in 1928 She also left one brother and two sisters Funeral arrangements were announced calling hours at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with services at 10 00 Tuesday morning Rev Harry Wibbert officiating burial in Fairview Cemetery
Clerk treasurer James H. Asrey presents November receipts and disbursements for the light water gas and sewage departments plus the parking meter fund. Balances on hand are listed for each department with transfers noted.
Thomas Tomiit Morgan of Linton received six months at the Indiana State Penal Farm after a Sunday arrest by Linton police for public intoxication. The ruling came at a hearing in Linton Mayor P H O Herns court.
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Lucas of Linton died at 6 07 PM Saturday in Freeman Greene County hospital after five weeks of illness. She was born in Sullivan County to W R and Jane Holley and lived most of her life in Linton. She is survived by Wayne Lucas a son two sisters Jane Holder and Stella Jackson and a grandson William C Lucas. husband William V Lucas preceded her in death. Services planned at Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel with Eugene Pound officiating burial in Marco.
The American Legion post in Jacksonville invites the public to an open house and guest night entertainment at the Legion home starting at 8:00 p m Saturday. Tickets are $1 per couple. Turkey oyster dressing and salad will be served and dancing and games will be enjoyed. Adj. C M Beaupain stated tickets are on sale.
A festive urge to trade fur n fur n furniture antiques and other usable but unwanted items for cash via the Want Ad Department. Call 177 to place an ad and let an assistant help describe items attractively.
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