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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1947

Page

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Greene County Circuit Court February calendar at Bloomfield announced

Greene circuit court in Bloomfield released the February term schedule of cases. State filings appear on law docket along with many criminal and civil matters listed with trial dates from February 13 to April 28, featuring numerous Indiana State cases and local litigants.

Greene County Bloomfield Greene Circuit Court Courter Tuttle Fagan Bogan Rushdon Rairdon Oliver Chiceso Milwaukee ,St. Paul Ellis Ree Hagerty S. Driver Asreys Lohr Sparks Neiligh Myers Myers Estate Pearson Asrey and Washburn C. and E. I. Railroad Company Letsinger Leisinger Estate State of Indiana Willian Bill Bailey Bays Hinman Bays Michael

Two Trains Crash in Pa. Tragedy Kills 17

A Red Arrow express derailed on a downhill bend near Horse Shoe Curve Altoona Pennsylvania, killing 17 and injuring about 85. The 14 car train fell 90 feet into a gorge, with three sleepers and several cars wrecked, as rescue workers fought to reach the injured amid collapsing debris.

Altoona U.P Pennsylvania Railroad Bainbridge Naval Training Station Detroit Nework Horse Shoe Curve

Bus Train Collision Kills 13 in Indiana State

Michigan City witnesses described a speeding electric train plowing into a bus carrying railroad workers at a grade crossing five miles east of Michigan City. The crash at 3:30 p.m. killed 13 and injured 16. victims lived in Michigan City Gary and Chicago.

Michigan City Ind U.P Glenn Morris Here Clinic Hospital Morris Chicago South Shore South Bend W. E. Willard Willard Gary John Steinhagen Waterford Raiload LaPorte

William A Stewart Dies After Long Illness

William Albert Stewart of Prairie Chapel died in Robert Long hospital Indianapolis Sunday after a long illness. Born June 8 1878 in Jasonville he was the son of Wil and Franky Johnson. Survived by widow Lida Stewart. Body at Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield with services set for Wednesday at 11 AM. Burial in Prairie Chapel cemetery.

William Albert Stewart Prairie Chapel Robert Long Indianapolis Jasonville Wil Franky

Burns Hospitalizes Terre Haute Child After Pot Accident

Betty Cullison four year old daughter of Herbert W. Cullison of Terre Haute and former Linton resident suffered severe burns when she pulled a steaming pot of coffee toward herself. She was taken to St. Anthony hospital for treatment.

Betty Cullison Herbert W. Cullison Terre Haute Linton St. Anthony Hospital

Freeman-Greene county Hospital reports 1946 year totals

The Freeman-Greene county hospital reports 1946 as its busiest year with 905 total operations including 483 major and 422 minor. X ray and lab work earned 5,430 and 3,798 respectively, while all hospital services brought in 109,743.26 in earnings and 107,268.62 in collections.

Freeman-Greene County Hospital Stork

Linton Welders Clinch Two Junior High Wins

The Linton junior high basketball teams beat Pleasantville A and B squads 32 23 and 38 17 at the local gym. Ronnie Wilson led scoring with 12 in the 38 17 win, while Rice poured in 13 in the 32 23 victory. The Welders advance to a grade school tournament at Jasonville, facing Jasonville Grade Thursday at 8 p m.

Linton Pleasantville Eading Ronnie Wilson Bill Wilson Wright Mitchell Linton Lads Rice Nets Henkco Asrey Andis Eght Hale Linton We'ders Jasonville

Oklahoma ranges at 74 percent of normal to start 1947

Oklahoma ranges stood at 74 percent of normal at the start of 1947, one point below a year earlier, according to E D Blood chief statistician of the U S Department of Agriculture. The drop is blamed on heavy pasturing in December when small grain pastures were too wet to graze.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma E. D. Blood U. S. Department of Agriculture

Gates Will Study Hospital Charges

Governor Gates ordered a full investigation into charges by Dr Palmer Gallup that brutal restraint was used on inmates at the Indiana State Prison hospital in Michigan City. Deputy warden Schmuhl disputed the claim saying no prisoner was chained in one position for long.

Indianapolis Gates Trist Indiana Michigan City Palmer Gallup Gallup Larry Schmuhl

Local Hospital Admissions and Births Reported

Adam Bland of Bloomfield route 4 was admitted for treatment Monday afternoon. A girl was born this morning to Mrs. Wilbur Corbin. Mrs. Edith Dowden and baby have been taken to their home in Bloomfield. Mrs. Tressa Robinson of Bloomfield route 3 has been dismissed. Edna Irene Wilbur of Bloomfield route 5 was taken home today. Mrs. Nancy Thompson of Linton route 2 underwent major surgery today. Mrs. James Gill of Crane admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. Fred Dayhoff of Worthing has been admitted for medical treatment. Robert Holcomb has entered hospital for treatment.

Adam Bland Bloomfield Nancy Thompson Linton Wilbur Corbin James Gill Crane Fred Dayhoff Worthing Robert Holcomb Edith Dowden Baby Tressa Robinson Edna Irene Wilbur

Dogs Freed After Five Days Prison In Sewer

A mixed ancestry dog belonging to Mr and Mrs Her schel Lynn of 340 Tenth Feet NE spent five days trapped in a sewer after chasing a rabbit. Police and street workers pursued the creature with flashlights and then broke into the sewer to free it. The dog emerged, appeared unharmed, and dashed back home.

Herschel Lynn Fred Hannum Lintar Adam Cottage

Mrs Aelcie Smith Is Dead At 80 In Jasonville

Mrs Aelcie Elizabeth Sith 80 died Monday night at 9 25 near Jasonville after a period of illness attributed to pneumonia. Survivors include daughter Mrs Gamble and four sons John E Smith Ida ville Games E Smith Mishawaka Peter Smith Muncie. brother Enos Siarett Brazil. 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral at Community Church of God Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Sam Edmonds. burial in Ashboro cemetery. Body to Gamble home for visitation.

Elcie Elizabeth Sith Sarah Gamble Jasonville Gambe John E. Smith Idaville Games E. Smith Mishawaka Pbert Smith Muncie Enos Siarett Brazil McClananen Gamble Home Conlnont Church of God Sam Edmonds Ashboro

Births Announced for Harvey and Corbin Families

Announcement today of the birth of David Andrew Harvey to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Harvey of Elizabeth New Jersey on February 15 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Also announced is the birth of a daughter weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Wit Corbin at Freeman Greene County Hospital this morning.

David Andrew Harvey David A. Harvey Elizabeth N. J David Andrew Wit Corbin Freeman Greene County Hospital Hervey Evelyn Owen Corbin Ruth (Babe) Owen Ruth Owen Linton

Purchasers Told Of Certificates For Lin ton Inc Members

Several purchasers of Lin ton Inc member ships have not received their membership certificates at local banks. They must call at Peoples Trust Company or Citizens' National Bank to sign a duplicate stub and obtain certificates. Names listed by the committee include William B. Carlton Charles A. Lynn Linda Ann Lynn Emily Sharon Lynn Frank Dean Marcel Coulomb John Geatches Edward Stoeckel and Phillip H. Borders.

Linton, Inc Peoples Trust Company Citizens’ National Bank William B. Carlton Charles A. Lynn Mlinda Ann Lynn Emily Sharon Lynn Frank Dean Marcel Coulomb John Geatches Edward Stoeckel Phillip H. Borders

Car Fire Near College Hill School

An auto owned by Ruby Woolsey of Linton caught fire around 9 30 p m Monday near the College Hill school. Linton firefighters responded but no damage was reported.

Ruby Woolsey Linton College Hill

Linton Merchants Offer Prizes In City Improvement Contest

Local merchants announce a letter writing contest with cash prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars. Write on How Merchants of Linton Can Improve the City and mail to Contest Box 1697 care of the Linton Daily Citizen or bring to the newspaper office by midnight February 23.

Linton Retai Merchants’ Association

County Bankers Back 4 H Clubs With Travel Aid

County bankers association members pledges to pay transportation costs to the Indiana State Fair for one day for each county 4-H club member who completes a summer project. County Agent Arthur Haseman and Extension staff announced the plan urging participation and exhibits at the county club show.

Green Arthur Haseman Bil Dee Marie Byers

Truthseekers Sunday School Change Meet Date

The Truthseekers class of the United Brethren Sunday school will meet with Mrs. Chester Roger on Thursday February 20 changing the original plan. Members are asked to note the date change.

United Brethren Sunday School Chester Roger

Jones family reunion in New York aboard USS America

Charles Jones travels to New York to meet his wife and 18 months old daughter Sandra Jean who will arrive aboard the USS America on Friday. Mrs Jones is described as an English girl.

Charles Jones New York Sandra Jean America Mrs. Jones

Wright Earns Nod in Greene County Golden Gloves Bout

Jim Wright of Linton became Greene county's only amateur boxer to win through the Golden Gloves at Terre Haute by defeating Art Sweeting of the Terre Haute Boys' Club in the 160 pound no vice division. Ray Hubbel of Linton lost a split decision to Jack Gilman of Clinton and Indiana State Teachers College.

Jim Wright Linton Greene County Terre Haute Art Sweeting Job Teachers’ College Ray Hubbel Jack Gilman Clinton Indiana State Teachers College Wright Sweeting Wight Gilman Hubbel U .S. Navy George Dean Terreheute Lccohnson

F H C Club Meeting Postponed to February Second

The F. H. C. club meeting at Mrs. Wanda Shanklin's home Wednesday afternoon was postponed for one week. The event will now be held on February 2.

Wanda Shanklin

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