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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1952

Page

4

Man with 110000 Bottles of Gin Faces Export Sale

Azizullah Hadi, a New York carpet dealer, unexpectedly owns 110000 bottles of Virgin Islands gin bought at auction. Internal Revenue taxes loom at about 101000 dollars, forcing an export sale since retail distribution is blocked. He faces labeling and re-stamping tasks to clear the stock.

York New York United States Zizu Kipling Zizu Hadi Virgin Islands Polonius Pete Bowery Azizullah Hadi

Short Facts Across Nature and History

Fish live three miles deep in oceans while crows soar Mount Everest. Seismologists note over a million earthquakes yearly with most unseen. An elephant heart beats about 25 times per minute versus 75 for humans. In 1952 Americans heard far more symphonies than the rest of the world. An actor becomes a thespian from Thespis. The 1913 federal income tax law took effect. Over 100 potato varieties exist naturally. Scotland has large deer forests. The U.S. Republican party formed in 1854.

Ezra Taft Benson Named Agriculture Secretary in Hisenhower Cabinet

Ezra Taft Benson, 53, a Mormon from Salt Lake City with an Iowa State agriculture degree, ran a southern Idaho farm, served as University of Idaho extension agent, and led the National Council of Farm Cooperatives. He is a Rotarian and has written on agriculture.

Ezra Taft Benson Hisenhower Mormon Salt Lake City Iowa State Idaho University of Idaho Extension Service National Council of Farm Co-operatives International

Bloomfield Netman Stars in Tourney

Bill Bright of Bloomfield helped Indiana Central Greyhounds seize the Midwest Collegiate Basketball Tournament crown by breaking a 72 72 tie with a late field goal. Bright finished with 6 baskets and 1 foul shot as Don Thomas and Dick Myers led with 24 points each.

Greene County Bill Bright Bloomfield Indiana Central Greyhounds Indiana State Sycamores ISTC Bright Central Don Thomas Dick Nyers

Mouse nests reveal 1810 documents in historic mansion

A mouse in Sturbridge led to the discovery of early 19th century papers. Behind a mansion partition, a nest contained a receipted bill dated 1810 and other documents, preserved by the rodent’s activity over 140 years ago.

Sturbridge, Mags U.P

Covered Wagon Tour Stops in North Carolina Visit

Mrs. Abbie Hamilton aged 63 from Muskegon Michigan visited relatives in Mt. Pleasant North Carolina during a country tour in her prairie schooner. She prefers wagon travel because it allows access to places denied to motorists.

MT. Pleasant N.C J.P Abbie Hamilton Muskegon Mich

Man jailed for disturbance over dice in New Jersey home

William Diggs was taken to court in New Brunswick on a disturbance charge. Magistrate Arthur Takacs ruled and rolled three dice saying it was a six. He sentenced Diggs to 60 days. Dice and penknife were taken from him.

New Brunswick N.J U.P William Diggs Arthur Takacs Willie

Armed Forces Save on Certain Foods

Chicago reports the Quartermaster Market Center System saves taxpayers hundreds of thousands annually despite a 13 percent rise in food costs after Korea. It buys nearly 1 billion dollars yearly for the armed forces and saves via car lot purchases and peak harvest buying across 10 market centers with field offices.

Chicago U.P Quartermaster Market Center System Bureau of Labor Statistics Korea QMCS Army Navy Air Force Coast Guard Marine Corps National Guard

Greene County Indiana Estate Sale Notice

The Greene Circuit Court in Indiana orders sale of the estate of Francis M. Griffith. Administrator J Raymond Powell will offer the decedent’s interest in Lot 29 and 30 Selfridge’s addition Jasonville at private sale from Jan 24 1953 10 00 p m until sold. Sale subject to court approval for at least appraised value and payment in cash. Powell is administrator and attorney.

Francis M. Griffith Greene Circuit Court J. Raymond Powell Linton Indiana Selfridge Jasonville Creene County Cheene Circuit Court

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Jasonville Indiana

Greene Circuit Court in Endianad County Indiana announces the estate of James Thomas Rumple deceased with J Raymond Powell as administrator will offer at private sale all decedent’s interest in a lot described as Lot in W R Lewis Addition to Jasonville Indiana. Sale begins January 24 1953 at 10:00 a.m. and continues from day to day until sold.

Endianad Greene James Thomas Rumple J. Raymond Powell Notick Greene Circuit Court J Raymond Powell Linton Indiana W. R. Lewis Jasonville J. Bay Rd Powell Inks

Appointment of Administrator for Jack Kirby Estate Indiana

Notice announces Charles W. Wirby appointed administrator of the estate of Jack Kirby of Greene County Indiana. The circuit court judge declares the estate solvent. Beasley and Heasley attorneys listed with address. Dated December 30 1952.

Independent ball club formed in town post New Year

Side-Glances notes a local basketball club formed with Hercules Powder uniforms and 65 64 win by former high school stars over Sandborn Independents. Roosters for coaching and booking by Tommy Shouse. locals hint at future games and plans as 1952 ends.

Sandborn Sandborn Independents Lefty Laughlin Billy Wilson Max Woolsey Hercules Powder Company Tommy Shouse Linton Ross Miller Switz City Bloomfield Ross

Elks Bowling Totals Reported From Local League

Scores from the Linton Elks bowling league at the local alleys are listed. Pirtles Briggs 560 Archer 442 Hart 326 Malicoat 530 Brewer 447 led a 1–2 record. Kennedy's R Jones 433 Cravens 369 W Jones 515 Hamilton 523 Duvivier 571 went 2–1. Fells Vandeventer 511 Fowell 503 McCullock 464 Noel 557 Donie 526. Maumee Clark 457 Ferry 154 Fitzpatrick 484 Riley 453 Wall 493. one win, two losses for some teams.

Linton Elks Bowling League Pirtles Briggs Archer Hart Malicoat Brewer Kennedy R. Jones Cravens W. Jones Hamilton Duvivier Fells — Vandeventer Fowell McCullock Noel Donie Maumee Clark Ferry Fitzpatrick Riley Wall

LaMotta Favored In TV Bout With Nardico

Coral Gables UP Jake LaMotta rated 11-5 to defeat Danny Nardico in a 10 round light heavyweight fight at the Coliseum. It is the first nationally televised Florida bout with LaMotta's edge from 103 pro fights over Nardico's 54. The winner could earn a shot at Archie Moore's 175 pound title.

Coral Gables Jake LaMotta Danny Nardico Coliseum Florida LaMotta Nardico Tampa Fla Archie Moore

Evansville Winslow and Jasper Score in Narrow High School Battles

Evansville Bosse defeated Winslow 66 56 while Boonville led Evansville Reitz 50 66 final. Jasper beat Washington 55 49 and Jasper topped Huntingburg 60 55 with West Lafayette beating Lebanon 57 42 and Crawfordsville 42 33 final.

Evansville Bosse Winslow Boonville Reitz Jasper Washington Vincennes Huntingburg Jasper Rossville Lebanon Crawfordsville West Lafayette

Ribbons Delayed From Local Christmas Contest

Linton Civic Garden Club reports ribbons for the 1952 Christmas lighting contest will be distributed soon. The ribbons were ordered before Christmas and have not arrived from the supplier, club officers say.

Linton Civic Garden Club

Salvation Army Plans New Year Special Meeting

Lt Florence Davis announces a special New Year meeting at the Salvation Army headquarters on A Street Northwest. The first session begins at 8 00 p m and a second follows at 10 45 p m with the public invited.

Salvation Army Florence Davis

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