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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1954

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Indiana Heart Foundation aims to raise 250000 in 1954 drive

The Indiana Heart Foundation launches a statewide campaign to combat the No 1 killer, heart disease, seeking 250000 through February. Dr Paul G Iske heads the effort with Betts from the National Heart Foundation describing risks, research advances, and the goal of public support across Indiana.

Indiana Heart Foundation Paul G. Iske T. A. Kleckner Victor W. McGinnis Rome A. Betts National Heart Foundation Betts L. V. Phillips Indiana Basketball Dr. Iske Indiana Indiana University Medical School Heart Foundation Loafer’s Club

French Rout Two Viet Minh Forces Near Luang Prabang

French Union troops attacked two Viet Minh rebel groups near Luang Prabang Laos. Both infiltrations were repelled with heavy losses, while a French para operation behind the 308th Division boosted morale and defense minister Pleven reviewed plans before Hanoi.

Luang Prabang Indochina U.P French Union Menkong Muong Sai 308Th Rene Pleven Pleven Hanoi Red River Delta

Taxpayers to get free tax aid at Linton post office

A U S Treasury representative will be at the Linton post office each Monday and Tuesday until March 16 excluding February 22 to help taxpayers prepare returns. Hours are 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m with no appointments or charges. Bring last year’s return for farm or business income.

U. S. Treasury Department Linton Post Office

Stated meeting note and obituary from Newburg WV resident

Mrs. Jesse E. Moore age about seventy five of Newburg West Virginia formerly of Linton died January twenty one and was buried in Gladesville West Virginia cemetery. She and her husband Jesse Moore formerly lived north of Linton before moving away fifteen years ago. She is survived by her husband two sons and two grandsons.

Jesse E. Moore Newburg W. Va Linton Gladesville

Cancer Clinic Planned At Bloomfield Feb 23

A Bloomfield Mothers club sponsored cancer clinic for women will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 23 at Citadel Theater Bloomfield. Mrs Beety Cross urged interested women to attend. The program features a film Breast Self Exami nation by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.

Mother's Club of Bloomfield Citadel Theater Beety Cross American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute

Chickateth Council to Meet at Red Men's Hall Tonight

The Chickateth Council of Po cahontas will hold a meeting at the Red Men's Hall at 7:30 tonight. Attendees are asked to bring a 25 cent gift.

Chickateth Council of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Two New Soviet Red Bombers Described In Magazine

Aviation Week reports over 400 recon bombers of two new Soviet types poised in northern Russia across the polar ice. Ilyushin 38 and Tupolev 200 are pictured with performance data. both claim ceilings around 50,000 feet and speeds near 465 to 480 mph.

Washington U.P Aviation Week Russia North American McGraw- Hill Air Force Soviet Union

Seven Fatalities In Indiana Weekend Crash Toll Rises

Indiana reports at least seven traffic deaths over the weekend amid a winter heat wave drawing motorists to highways. Victims include Agnes Minter and Garnett Minter near Terre Haute, Bernice Walters near Elkhart, Gladys England near Jeffersonville, LeRoy Morts in Warsaw, John Cochran in Charlestown, and Raymond Dodge near Brazil. Several others injured in various crashes involving US 40, Ind 42, Ind 46, and Ind 62 intersections.

Indiana Agnes Minter Terre Haute Garnett Floyd Key Arlington Tex Bernice A. Walters South Bend Ind Elkhart Clarence E. Wallers Nora Wallers Mishawaka Gladys England Lafayette U.S Jeffersonville Samuel Taylor Borden England Taylor Fort Wayne LeRoy Morts Warsaw Doyle Gunter Claypool John Cochran Charlestown Lavada Luckett Raymond Dodge Harmony Brazil

Craftsman Club Meeting Called at Linton Lodge Hall

A called meeting of the Craftsman club of Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M is announced for 7 30 PM Thursday at the local Masonic hall. All Master Masons are invited to attend.

H-12 Merican Legion Ion Hall Rch Craftsman Club Linton Lodge Masonic Hall

H-12 Club Sets Meeting at New Home

The H-12 club will meet at Mrs. Forest Gilbert home at 1 30 PM Thursday. Members are asked to note the change of place.

H-12 Forest Gilbert

Treasury Firing Figures Show Loyalty Rules Dominant

The Treasury Department says 130 employees were fired as security risks last year with only four disloyalty findings. Most 114 dismissals came under Truman era loyalty rules. Elbert P. Tuttle could not provide a full breakdown, and Democrats seek a complete list of 2,200 fired federal workers.

Washington U.P Treasury Department House Appropriations Truman Elbert P. Tuttle

Former Resident To Be Buried Here

Nancy M. Vaughn 87 a former Linton resident died Sunday at Terre Haute after years of illness She lived four miles north of Linton was daughter of James and Ardilla Pope She was Olive Branch Baptist member Her husband Joe Vaughn died in 1927 Survived by son L T Vaughn Terre Haute two sisters Etta Gabbard Midland and Ethel Bovenschen Linton route three two brothers Leonard Pope Vicksburg and William Pope Waterloo Iowa One grandson and two great grandchildren Body to Ball Funeral Home Terre Haute Funeral at 2 00 PM Tuesday Olive Branch Baptist Church near Linton Rev Elliott Horton officiating burial in church cemetery

Nancy M. Vaughn Linton Terre Haute Vaughn James and Ardilla Pope Etta Gabbard Midland Ethel Bovenschen Leonard Pope Vicksburg William Pope Waterloo Iowa Ball Funeral Home Olive Branch Baptist Church Elliott Horton

Indianapolis Driver Hit Fatal Injuries Claim Dudley Russell

Dudley Russell, 57, of Indianapolis died Saturday night from injuries suffered February 5 when struck by a car. He was Marion County’s 10th traffic fatality of the year.

Indianapolis U.P Dudley Russell Marion County

Hobby Club to Meet at Linton Sporting Goods

The Balsa Bugs lobby club will hold a meeting at Linton Sporting Goods store at 7:00 oclock Tuesday evening. Officers invite all interested persons to attend.

Balsa Bugs Hobby Club Linton Sporting Goods Needlecraft Club Greg Hixson Kiwanis Glenurn Band Parents Club Quapaw Council Poccarontas Red Men's Hall American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Carpenters Balsa Bugs Lobby Club

Linton Sailor Returns to United States

Long Beach California reports the heavy cruiser USS Helena due Sunday after a fourth Far East tour since mid 1950. Aboard is Allan W. Brown machinist’s mate third class USN, son of Mr and Mrs D J Walton of Linton.

Long Beach Calif Helena Far East Allan W. Brown USN D. J. Walton Linton

William Goodman Dies at 73 in Freeman-Greene County

William P. Goodman 73 a retired coal miner of 10 Third Street Southwest died at 9 30 PM Saturday in Freeman-Greene County Hospital He belonged to United Mine Workers of America and Burris Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church He is survived by Dessie his widow eight children two sons Hallie and Ollie and Harley Carol Arnold and Cletes seven grandchildren and one brother Melvin M Goodman The body went to Newkirk Funeral Home Pleasantville and will be buried at Burris Chapel Cemetery with Rev Elva Hardy officiating

William P. Goodman Third Street Freeman-Greene County Goodman United Mine Worker of America Burris Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church Dessie Bedwell Olive Haussin Ruby Thomas Linton

Musical program at Linton high school features specialists

A special entertainments program will be presented at Linton high school on Tuesday night at 8 15 o clock. Members of Terre Haute Federation of Musicians No 25 organize the event under the Business and Professional Women’s club sponsorship. Judy Horn and Marjorie Miles perform dance numbers with Dale Spurlock and Jack Roman offering vocal solos. Mr Roman serves as master of ceremonies as a sixteen piece dance band provides music throughout the evening.

Linton High School No. 25 Terre Haute Federation of Musicians Business and Professional Women’s Club Judy Horn Marjorie Miles Dale Spurlock Jack Roman

Mike Shake Dies at 55 in Linton Home

Mike Shake 55 a Linton resident was found dead in his bed at 149 L street northwest from a heart attack on Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at M J Aikin and Son with Rev William Stone. burial at Burris Chapel. Army veteran WWI, honored by Linton American Legion post at graveside. Survived by mother Mrs Sarah Ann Wright City step father Bert City and brother Charles Shake. Father George Shake and sister Lily preceded him.

Mike M. Shake Linton L” Street M. J. Aikin and Son William Stone Burris Chapel Frank Courtney U.S. Army Sarah Ann Wright City Bert City Charles “Crabby” Shake George Shake Lily

Coalmont Woman 94 Dies in Clay County

Coalmont resident Mrs. Sarah Cathryn Stewart aged 94 died at 6 00 Sunday evening at her daughter Alice Ward’s home in Coalmont. Born January 29 1860 in Hardin County Kentucky she lived most of her life in Clay County. Survived by Ward three grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 00 Tuesday Coalmont Baptist Church Rev Bert Sanders. Burial Stevens Cemetery Lewis.

Sarah Cathryn Stewart Clay County Alice Ward Coalmont Stewart Hardin County Kentucky Theodore Hamilton Stewart Ward

Linton Man’s Amphi Jeep Trip Ended by Trouble in Central America

Don Reed 26 of Linton completed a 6000 mile amphibious jeep expedition from North to South America but faced an accident and financial woes in Guatemala City. He was jailed briefly in Mexico on a disputed arms smuggling claim and had to live on oranges before sending for funds. Reed was en route to Indianapolis and expected home early Tuesday morning.

Don Reed Linton South America Reed Martha Jane Reed William Bray U.S William Jenner State Department Guatemala City Guatemala Congressman Bray Bill Haseman Bray Mexico Indianapolis North America Haseman

Divorces Granted By Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield

Four divorces were granted in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on Saturday. May Swayze was granted a divorce from Dora Swayze with alimony of 150 dollars. Denny Whittaker did not appear and Geraldine Whittaker was granted a divorce, with six minor children in custody and 20 dollars weekly support. Marianne Brock was granted a divorce with custody of a minor during school terms. Nancy Fulk was granted a divorce from Theodore Fulk and her former name was restored. Two suits filed: Jack Frye vs. Thelma Frye for divorce and Purcell Roark vs. Ross et al.

Greene Bloomfield May Swayze Dora Swayze Denny Whittaker Geraldine Whittaker Marianne Brock Marsh Brock Nancy Fulk Theodore Fulk Nancy E. Spencer Jack Frye Thelma Frye Charlotte Purcell Wiley Roark James A. Ross

Forty and Eight meeting announced at Linton Legion post

A meeting of Linton Voiture No. 1010 of the Forty and Eight is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Linton American Legion post home. Bill Heitman, chef de gare, announced today.

Linton Linton Frank Courtney American Legion Bill Heitman

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