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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1946
Page
1
The town rejoices as mines restart after a two week suspension. Business fears fade and holiday spirit returns despite earlier gloom. A lengthy note recalls rats outsmarting humans, signaling resilient optimism and community humor amid winter calm.
Three games scheduled this evening feature A and B junior high teams, the high school freshmen, and Dugger entrants. The B game starts at 6 30, followed by the A game at 7 30 and the freshmen at 8 30 with admission 15 cents for students and 25 cents for adults.
Police said Angelo Gail lo, 32, was found Sunday by 15 Boy Scouts hiking in a wooded section near the Gary steel works. An empty box of sleeping tablets lay beside him, suggesting he took his own life.
The Loyalty class of Saron Evangelical and Reformed church will meet at 7 30 this evening at the home of Rev H O Renken and wife. All members are urged to attend.
Atlanta reports six unclaimed seared bodies remain after the Winecoff Hotel fire as death toll nears 120. In Washington, the Supreme Court set January 14 to review the contempt conviction against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers in a case shaping the upcoming coal strike deadline.
Donald Meyenhardt was found guilty of driving an automobile at an excessive rate of speed in William Fiscus J P court at Worthington Thursday afternoon. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
All boys planning to apply for the United States Navy examination must file their applications at the Linton Stockton high school office this week. Applications are due by December 17 and should be submitted immediately.
Basketball fans face a busy two weeks with a likely record turnout for Lyons hosting the Miners this Wednesday. Lyons is undefeated, the small gym limits away seating, and officials urge fans to arrive early for seating before the B team at 6:45. The schedule includes Bloomfield Friday Clinton next Tuesday and Washington Thursday all before Christmas vacation.
The Linton Chapter No. 132 R. A. M. will hold its annual officer election at 7 30 PM during the stated convocation. All officers are asked to turn in their rituals.
Daily hospital notes report multiple admissions discharges and births across Linton Bloomfield Jasonville Newberry and Crane. Names include William Goodman Jane Morgan Clayton Frye Russell Summerville Minks Riggins Hull Ball Aikin Noland Carpenter Kirkley Pearson Helms and many others with treatments ranging from tonsillectomy appendectomy minor surgery and general medical care. Several newborns are noted as taken home.
The Linton Miners beat the Brazil Red Devils 31 to 20 after a stalled first half. Coach Garland Ladson ordered a break in the Brazil hold and the Miners surged, finishing with stronger shooting as they led 21 to 15 after three quarters.
Enthusiasts at Cine theatre heard Roy Borders and Dr. E V Bull outline progress and future plans for Industries for Linton. A company representative said operations would start in a remodeled South Main Street building and locals already hired as supervisors learn fast. Applications for stock were taken and many attendees joined.
Hoosier soft coal mines opened today as cleanup crews prepared for production. Dresser mine had 160 workers, Saxon 250, Victory 175, and Stone Hill 60 of 250, with partial operations planned for night shifts while many crews returned. UMW members may not have all been notified of John L. Lewis's strike call being lifted.
Hobart Cooper and Jake Hobbs were fined one dollar and costs in Mayor William B. Carlton's court Sunday for driving over a fire hose Saturday night. The costs were suspended by the mayor.
The Oregon state unemployment commission reports the typical unemployed veteran is in his thirties, semi skilled, lives in town, out of work eight or nine months, and not a chiseler. The veteran has contacted several employers and the local employment office but found no suitable work with housing. Silas Gaiser notes only three chiseling cases in unemployment claims in Oregon.
A special meeting of the Western Indiana Royal Arch Association with Linton Chapter No. 132 R A M is set for 7:30 Friday evening. The group will confer the Mark Master Degree.
Miss June Reynolds of Tucson Arizona has accepted a teaching position with the California Musical Institute of Hollywood. A former Linnton resident, she taught music here for several years and is the granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Poore of this city.
A marriage license was issued in the office of Clerk Frank Lenning to Willis Hoover of Odon and Mary Jane Hoover of Switz City.
Roscoe C. Mitchell known as Ross Mitchell died after a brief illness at his home in Greeley Colorado. He was born in Linton October 30 1892 and worked for the Rocky Mountain States Telephone Company in Colorado since 1918. He is survived by his widow five sisters and three brothers. funeral in Greeley Tuesday.
Luther B. Rickets of Lewis was arrested in Jasonville Sunday night after crashing into a parked car in front of the McClanahan Funeral Home. Charges of wreckless driving were filed. he left the scene and returned later. Floyd Owens will answer charges after arrest on state road 6n for speeding following a crash into a tractor driven by Mark Hayes with only slight damage.
Luke Penna died at his home four miles northwest of Linton after a six week illness. Born May 15, 1865 in England, he was 81 years 6 months 23 days old. He lived in the area fifty years, worked in coal mines, and was a United Mine Workers member. Survivors: Walter A. Penna, Paul R. Penna, Violet Scowcroft. brothers Jonathan Penna of Brazil and David Penna of Detroit. Burial in View cemetery after funeral at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with Deaconess Nola Yoder officiating. His wife died in 1919.
Fire gutted the home of James Haffley at G Street Southwest about 10:30 Saturday night. Neighbors discovered the blaze after it had gained headway. asbestos siding helped trap the flames. Investigators blame defective wiring. All furniture clothing and personal belongings were destroyed. Partly covered by insurance.
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