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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
1
The Washington Herald condemns Republican attempts to extend current city administrations by delaying municipal elections. It cites past similar moves in 1945 and 1988, arguing the real motive is political advantage and noting voters will reject any extra year for incumbents.
The Linton Welders split their Monday games with Worthington. The A team lost 22 to 21 in a late rally by Worthington after a three second left steal. High scorers were Henico 6 O'Hern 4 Rice 4 for Linton and Buskirk 8 Cullison 8 for Worthington. The B team won 27 to 11 led by Wright with 7 and Prudhomme Yount 6 each. Welders finish schedule until after holidays. next game at Switz City Jan 8.
Word has been received of the death of Hughey George a former Linton resident who died at his home in Pittsburgh Pa Friday Burial was held there He left Linton about fifteen years ago He was a nephew of Mrs John Hughes of Linton.
Washington officials say the Labor Department will form a blue panel of renowned labor relations experts for major industrial disputes. The plan follows AFL President Green warning of anti-labor legislation as Congress weighs measures affecting strikes, closed shops, and the Wagner and Norris-LaGuardia acts.
Wayne Guthrie city editor of the Indianapolis News will speak to Linton Rotary members at a 2 15 luncheon in the Home Ec room at Linton Stockton high school. He will recount his Bikini Atoll atomic bomb test experiences aboard the press ship U S S Appalachian and discuss the July air burst and underwater explosions observed during a nine week round trip. Guthrie has been with the News since 1921 and city editor since 1934 after roles as reporter and assistant city editor. He is a World War I artillery veteran and Hoosier native trained at Indiana University and University of Chicago law schools.
Mrs John Wicker, a former Linton resident, died at her Dallas home. She was the daughter of the late Mrs Anna Ray. A brother, Jess Ray, died in Terre Haute three weeks earlier. Funeral services were held today in Chetocotah Oklahoma.
Linton Stockton high school old gym hosts a Christmas party Saturday from 2 to 3 pm for children of all ages. Sponsored by the Linton Community Chest parents invited too. Gifts for under eight. treats for older kids. Lozier Ziegler to show a Christmas movie with other features being arranged. Local churches assist.
The Lyons High School Girls Glee Club will perform Christmas carols on Thursday evening. They request that residents who want them to sing place a light in the window.
The agriculture department says retail food prices likely won’t fall before spring and will stay well above prewar levels. Farm prices are expected to drop 5 to 10 percent in the next three months, but declines will come slowly. Meat supplies remain near record levels through winter though production will dip seasonally in spring. Supplies of turkeys poultry potatoes and beans may fall seasonally while fluid milk eggs citrus canned fish cheese and lard stocks rise. Corn products also expand with the harvest, others may shift gradually.
Bedford will host a farewell banquet December 27 by the Chamber of Commerce for senator-elect William E Jenner who will depart for Washington just before January 1. Plymouth reports a Catholic funeral tomorrow for James Joseph Fanning, the hit and run victim found Saturday with no identified relatives or home address.
William Ed gar Schaettle, 33, bonded at 10000, faces charges after the death of 28 year old Lucy Mare Wing. Officers recovered Wing from Schaettle’s office and he says she shot herself. In a separate incident near Valparaiso, railroad workers repaired 400 feet of uprooted track and moved 15 Nickel Plate coal cars after a derailed train caused by a broken rail with no injuries.
Elkhart executive Richard L. Snideman became a member of the Wabash College board of trustees today succeeding G. Bruce Luckett who retired Crawfordsville.
Col. C. A. Beaucond, executive of the Indiana military district, announced wartime officers may apply for commissions in the regular army until midnight December 31. The directive outlines eligibility and the deadline for submission of applications.
A marriage license was issued today to Paris Leon Atkerson and Lois Jean Skemp of Worthington in the office of clerk Lenning. A separate case filed is James L. Franklin and Virginia Franklin versus Thomas F. Padgett, a complaint for ejectment and damages.
A boy was born to Mrs. Ruth Russell of Jasonville Monday night. Michael Goodman infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Goodman admitted for treatment. Mrs. Robert Cravens underwent an appendectomy. A boy was born today to Mrs. Anita Inman. A boy was born this morning to Mrs. Helen Holmes. Mrs. Doris Scott and baby were taken home in Jasonville today. Mrs. Norma Miller dismissed. Mrs. Helen Shonk and baby taken home on Linton route 3.
Linton Lodge No. 866 BPO Elks invites members to a Wednesday evening tribute to Old Timers. A 7:30 lodge session features Dr E V Bull as exalted ruler, followed by a turkey dinner prepared by Judge Karl Parker Vosich and Bill Collins. The program lists 40, 35, 25 and 20 year members, including A M Beasley Oscar Bland Dr E V Bull J C Cravens Royal R Dempsey M W Gilbreath Sr. Wm M Goldberg Wm J Hamilton C E Hochstettler C L Philbrook John A Riddle and many others.
Marco Juniors sponsor a three act comedy No Bride for the Groom to be performed at Marco high school Wednesday at 8 p m. The junior class backs the show with a cast including Dorothy Gentry Martha Mowery Helen Rowe Edith Summerville Lelia Wright Herschal Lacey Frances Westhafer Bill Harbin Dollie Tubbs Donna Brewer Max Gross Violet Moody. Admission 35c adults 20c students Reserved seats 40c.
A Butler Pennsylvania woman told police she was trying on corsets when her meter time ran out and she must choose between a ticket or dressing in whalebone to pay. Officer Ray Gallagher tore up the ticket he began.
Bernard Baruch testifies before the United Nations atomic energy commission in Lake Success urging a treaty to establish an international authority to oversee all atomic development, outlaw weapons, and search for illicit activity. The panel weighs enforcement machinery as the Dec. 31 deadline looms for broad control principles and non vetoed Security Council actions. Russia backs the no veto approach as work speeds toward a global framework.
U S steelworkers AFL CIO say lawsuits exceeding 116 million dollars target Inland Steel Co Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co and General American Transportation Co for 18 000 workers over six years under the federal wage and hour law. The actions follow a Supreme Court ruling requiring pay for all time spent on company premises. Union official Joseph Germano says further investigations will determine other plants with overtime violations.
Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute announces that veterans housing is adequate for immediate needs. 84 family units and 96 single men will be ready by Jan 2, with 110 more family units by Feb 15. Spring quarter begins March 24. Officials emphasize enrollment limits depend on classroom and faculty capacity.
A sweeping cold wave from the Yukon drives temperatures down 20 to 30 degrees across the northern U S. It plunges to 16 below zero at Penbina North Carolina and two above at Minneapolis. Chicago may reach five above. Laredo Texas rose to 83 yesterday. Sault Sainte Marie reports nine inches of snow as the storm moves north toward James Bay. officials expect the cold to last into late week with clear skies and diminishing winds.
All members of the Violet Rebekah Lodge are asked to meet at the hall not later than nine o'clock Wednesday morning to help prepare the Greater Linton club turkey dinner.
The American Legion accepted an invitation from French president George Bidault to stage part of its 1947 convention in Paris. National commander Paul H. Griffith will appoint a committee led by Phi Collins of Chicago to plan and manage the pilgrimage, marking the Legion’s third mass pilgrimage to Paris since 1919.
A special mid week program will be held at First Christian Church Wednesday at 7 PM. The public is invited with families and friends to attend a Christmas service featuring carols, seasonal thoughts, and a moving picture titled The Other Wise Man.
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