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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1947
Page
6
Short red steers bring 24.00 to 25.00 per cwt with small to medium lots at 600 to 850 lbs. Mixed offerings sell 15.00 to 21.00. Odd head good beef cows 16.75 to 18.50. common and medium 13.50 to 16.50. Dealers moderately active with good and choice cattle 27.00 to 30.00. common and medium 15.50 to 26.00.
Lawrence Johnson a 47 year old former Oakland City night marshal testifies that he shot Robert Miller to protect his life after Miller approached him with a hand near a hip pocket. Johnson says he warned Miller and fired three shots when assaulted, previously claiming frequent trouble with Miller. Oakl and City town board members appear as character witnesses.
Mrs. John Beck hosted the Needlecraft club on A street N. E. Fancywork Circle gathered with Mrs. Lucien Hixson. Mrs. Andrew Campbell, 70, died at the family home near Enora. She was wife of Andrew Campbell who disappeared near the Ellis school house about four years ago. New Ford cars attract public attention with prices F.O.B Detroit Phaeton 305 Roadster 385 tudor sedan 405 and fordor sedan 570.
Dispute erupts in Santa Claus Indiana as Koch says the town’s name was not entered in records after a relocation and Harris claims the post office was stolen from the village. Harris plans to take the matter to Washington after Christmas with his toy firm’s mail order in a rival building.
Dr. E L Hall and Dr. Willis E Malone of the University of Southern Illinois visited Midland School in Indiana. A 20 member Illinois group studied Indiana rural school methods to apply to Illinois reform. Principal A T Messick welcomed the inspection. They praised Midland’s cafeteria operations and existing plans.
Indianapolis December 5 Hogs 9510 active with gains across weights 160 to 300 pounds. Prices top around 26.50 for a few loads with most 26.00 to 26.25 for 160 180 and 250 300 pound ranges. Sows also higher with early sales 25.00 to 25.25. Cattle and calves generally steady with best feeders around 25.50.
The Home Economics club meeting set for Tuesday is postponed because a member is ill. A new date will be announced by club officials.
In Vincennes Indiana December 4 the defense gained a point in the murder trial of Lawrence Johnson former Oakland city night marshal by admitting a post arrest statement to state police. Johnson 47 is charged with first degree murder in the death of Robert Miller 21 who was shot after arrest on an intoxication charge last September. The statement cited he feared a crowd at Oakland City. Jury was excused during cross examination over admissibility and state police custody rivalry. Prosecution did not indicate when its case would end.
William De L Herbe of Dayton, speaking to the National Association of Amusement Parks, Pools and Beaches in Chicago, urged banning off color shows from midway attractions to combat juvenile delinquency. He proposed a good taste code with seals of approval, safety rules, and regular ride inspections to keep shows wholesome.
Miss Estelle Phillips Lin ton principal and L L Johnson school superintendent announced guidance from S H S A R Bulletin No 3 Volume 44 on conduct at athletic contests. The statement stresses schools to control fans and ensure officials’ decisions are respected.
Officials urged calm behavior at games and adherence to laws and officials decisions. Principals must tell fans that disorder could lead to suspensions and that drinking or gambling has no place at contests. Soviet Molotov and Marshal comments on "all-German" government quoted as context.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall urged the Council of Foreign Ministers to move quickly on Germany's fundamental issues to end its division. He pressed for clarity on aims for a central German government as the meeting opened its 10th session to tackle key economic and political questions.
The three act comedy The Tightwad presented by the Schtamards and the Senior class proved a hit with audiences. The performance showcased local talent and drew enthusiastic response from attendees.
Mrs. Max Dye, newly married, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dye. Guests enjoyed games and prizes after a gifts exchange, with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Dye’s mother Mrs. Emil Richards.
The family marks one year since the death of Mrs Millie J Bonham with a memory poem. They describe her as a crown of patience and a faithful, kind mother, whose voice they long to hear again and who remains sadly missed by the family.
Evansville city official Harold A. Ziss plans to appeal his vote fraud conviction to Indiana's Supreme Court. Special Judge Phil C. Gould postponed sentencing to December 15 while attorneys study state law and options.
City waterworks secretary Ziss was convicted on 68 counts of voter registration forgery. Possible penalties include two to 14 years in prison and fines from 10 to 1000 dollars on each count.
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