Fernstream sinks after collision near Alcatraz Island
The Norwegian motorship Fernstream sank in fog in San Francisco Bay about a mile from Alcatraz after colliding with the freighter Hawaiian Rancher. Forty four crewmen were rescued with one wrist injury. no fatalities. The Hawaiian Rancher remained afloat and reached its pier after the collision at 7 30 a m. Fernstream sank at 8 06 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
San Francisco Bay
Coast Guard
Matson Line
Hawaiian Rancher
Fort Mason
Alcatraz Island
Manila
Hongkong
Kalbab National Forest and Timber Facts
Northern Arizona's Kalbab National Forest covers about 750 acres and holds the world's largest stand of virgin timber. Bats rely on flight due to ill suited legs for walking. A common steel making ratio is 49 percent scrap to 51 percent pig iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Kalbab National Forest
M N C Club elects new officers at Moose Hall
The M N C club elected officers at a Moose Hall meeting led by Mrs Mildred Walton. Officers include President Mrs Margaret Richards Vice President Mrs Joyce Brookshire Secretary Mrs Florence Buckner Treasurer Mrs Margaret Tryon with June committees and prize winners Mrs Norma Powell and Mrs Pat Powell. The group announced a January 7 meeting with hosts Mrs Mildred Walton and Mrs Florence Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. C. Club
Moose Hall
Margaret Richards
Joyce Brookshire
Florence Buckner
Margaret Tryon
Norma Powell
Pat, Powell
Pat Powell
Mildred Walton
Corn Grower Title Honors Betsy Ross Memory
Ross Point Idaho honors Betsy Ross credited with making the first US flag by naming the Corn Grower title in her memory. The note links the tribute to Betsy Ross's historical flag design. No further details provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Christmas Dinners and Meetings Across Local Societies
Past Matrons and Past Patrons of the Order of Eastern Star gather at the Masonic hall for a 6:00 p.m. Christmas dinner. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents meet with Mrs. Harry Wade at 1:00 p.m. for a Christmas party. Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M calls a 7:30 p.m. meeting for BA degree work. Qui Vive and Eagles Auxiliary attach 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at their venues. Lyons Masonic Lodge No. 634 holds a stated Lyons hall meeting. W S C S of Glenburn convenes all day at the Community House. Indianola club hosts Mrs. Maggie Stewart and Mrs. Clara Dudley as co-hostess at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Harry Wade
Linton Lodge No. 560
A. M
Qui
Dexter Laughlin
Eagles Auxiliary
Eagles Home
Lyons
Masonic Lodge No
Hall
Masonic Lodge
W.S.C.S. of
Glenburn
Community House
Indianola Club
Maggie Stewart
Clara Dudley
War Mothers Report On 1952 Linton Unit Charity
Mrs. Etta Haffley presents the 1952 report for Linton Unit No. 1213 Mothers of World War II. Total expenditures amount to 1190 dollars with donations to veterans families hospitals Red Cross and various foundations. Details include clothing shipped to Korea and gifts for veterans, plus support to local charities and overseas services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Etta Haffley
Polio Foundation
Red Cross
Orphan’s Home
Veterans Hospital
Cancer Foundation
Indianapolis
Cold Springs Road Hospital
Korea
Salvation Army
Pearl Harbor
Community meeting and club gatherings listed for Tuesday
Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improed Order of Red Men meets at 7 30 p.m. Women of Moose chapter 19 meet at 8 p.m. Alpha Bible class at 7 p.m. with Mrs Harry Wilson for a Christmas party with a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quapaw Tribe No. 143
Improved Order of Red Men
Women of Moose Chapter
Moose Home
Alpha Bible Class of
Methodist Church
Harry Wilson
Gold Discovery in Australia 1851
In 1851 gold was discovered in Australia sparking a rush as prospectors flocked to mineral seams. The event reshaped regional economies and drew thousands seeking fortune, shaping colonial development and trade patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Stafford Township Club Enjoys Christmas Party and Gifts
The Stafford Township Home and Community circle held a Christmas party at Mrs. Faye Lester's home. Readings were given by Mrs. Ethel Young, Mrs. Alice Talley, Mrs. Lester, and Mrs. June Myers. Donations were set for the Hospital fund and Rest Haven. Secret sister gifts were exchanged and a grab bag exchange occurred. Members attending included Geneva Carruthers, Molly Anderson, June Meyer, Mary V. Campbell, Viola Shake, Georgia Baker, Pearl Lacy, Mary May, Alice Talley, Mary Lind, Sadie Williams, Clara Belle McKee, Ethel Young, Barbee Howard, Dortha Newkirk, Lesta Campbell, Thelma Risley, Cecil Wright, Kathryn Lux, Anna Gross, Jennie Chaney, Sparkle Grabhbe, Corolia Buckles, and Bessie Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Township
Faye Lester
Barbee Howard
Ethel Young
Alice Talley
Lester
June Myers
Cordin Buckles
Rest Haven
Mesdames Geneva Carruthers
Molly Anderson
June Myer
Mary V. Campbell
Viola Shake Georgia Baker
Pearl Lacy
Mary May
Mary Lind
Sadie Williams
Clara Belle McKee
Dortha Newkirk
Lesta Campbell
Thelma Risley
Cecil Wright
Kathryn Lux
Anna Gross
Jennie Chaney
Sparkle Grabhbe
Corolia Buckles
Bessie Good
Marie Beck
O Ill
Switz City Arion Club Christmas Meeting Auction
The Switz City Arion Club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs. Willard Frey’s home. An auction of handmade gifts preceded a gift exchange with nineteen members and one guest. Mrs. Henry Switz led the program on Religion and Democracy as Vicki Frey performed carols with her mother Mrs. Frey accompanying. Refreshments featured fruited jello in Christmas colors, date nut bars, coffee, and nut cups were favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arion Club
Switz City
Willard Frey
Henry Switz
Vicki Frey
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Crisp Temperatures Forecast for Indiana
Weather outlook for Indiana calls for continued crisp temperatures tonight and Friday after Wednesday night snow flurries. Extreme north may see more snow and slight drops in the east as readings hover near freezing. South Bend and Fort Wayne reported 29 degrees, Evansville 34 as one of the warmer spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
U.P
Indiana
Mercury
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Livestock and Farm Sale At Linton Sale Barn
Household items and farm gear join cattle and equipment to be sold Saturday afternoon at the Linton Sale Barn. For inquiries call 1169-W or 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Sale Barn
Alpha Delphian Club Hosts Yule Party at Cravens Home
Members of the Alpha Delphian club gathered at Mrs. J. C. Cravens home Tuesday evening for a Christmas party. Mrs. Montgomery presided over brief business, Santa distributed gifts, and a light tree, stories, contests, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Delphian Club
J. C. Cravens
Cravens
Jac Klusmeier
C. W. Martin
Montgomery
Lou Fleetwood
Jesus
Grace Newman
Bonna Baughman
Mesdames Montgomery
Charles Clayton
Martin
Arthur Grass
Ike Casey
Santa Claus
Miss Newman
Mesdames
Lawrence Blevens
the Casey
Charles Clayton Floyd Cornett
William Cushing
G. W. Dixon
E. F.flanagan
J.C. Fritz
Josephine Hixon Hazel Kelso
Jack Klusmeier
W. C. Montgomery
Jack Spice
Bertha Berns
Gaynell Workman
Tri Kappa Sorority Christmas Party Held at Linton Clubhouse
Tri Kappa members gathered Wednesday evening at the Linton Municipal golf course clubhouse for their annual Christmas party. Patronesses Mesdames Will Cushing Gordon Miller Seph Inman and Ott Harding attended. A Christmas story by Bess Streeter Aldrich was read by Mrs Ray Baughman. Carols and a gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa
Linton Municipal Golf Course
Will Cushing
Gordon Miller
Seph Inman
Ott Harding
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Ray Baughman
William Colisson
Hospital Guild
Women's Council
Collisson
Bridge
George Gil- Breath
Ted Schlosser
Donald Schloot
Evelyn Harris
Christmas Program Presented at Dugger
A Christmas program by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of Dugger Methodist church featured Mrs Betty Hall Mrs Ray Tison Mrs Clarence Stegemoller and Mrs Frank Parsons. The program included carols and a solo by Mrs Priscilla Yung. Refreshments were served by hostesses to invited members and guests.
Bible Thought on Growth Through Grace and Obedience
A devotional note cites Mark 4:28 about earth bearing fruit in stages the blade ear and full corn. It describes Christian growth as yielding new life to the life giving ministry of grace and maturing through trust and obedience toward the Lord’s nurture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Main ST
Home Loan & Finance CO
N. Main
U.H.F
F.E.T
NEW Ere Furnishing CO
W. Vincennes
M.N.C. Club
Holden's Motel
Lent’'S Lumber CO
James Francis Potter
McFall
Linton Sewing Center
East
Vincennes ST
Daily Citizen
Ann Toney
Vincennes
Assich
North Main Street
Ric
Osborne
Stafford Township Club
Switz City Arion Club
Valu Apparel Shop
NEW Union Lum & CO
FORD
Linton Motor Sales, Inc
Elson's Jewelers
Tri Kappa Sorority
Dugger
Rev
Royden Rea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!