Flying saucers and fishing misadventures in Linton
The column speculates on dates of Frank James visit to Linton with memories differing between 1892 and 1904 to 1907. It describes a sky illusion of sunlit discs seen at sunset explained by cloud reflections. A fisherman narrator recalls past failures using worms and odd bait, recounting repeated worm losses to bluegills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Jesse
Linton
Frank
Linton ‘Air
Newt Robertson
Judy Brown
22 Men Drowned When Liberty Launch Founders
Norfolk dispatch reports 22 sailors and Marines died after a Liberty launch with about 90 aboard swamped in Hampton Roads near the carrier Kearsarge. Rescue efforts continued under heavy weather as officials revised casualty totals and prepared for Mediterranean deployment delays.
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Norfolk
U.s.fifth Naval District
Hampton Roads
Navy
Roadstead
Adm. C
Kearsarge
Memorial weekend death toll climbs with Navy launch tragedy
A United Press survey shows 415 deaths during Memorial weekend from traffic, drowning and plane crashes. Up to 20 sailors may have drowned when a Liberty launch overturned near Norfolk, Virginia while returning to the carrier Kearsarge. The toll lags behind 1947’s 482 fatalities and excludes Vanport flood losses.
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Navy
Norfolk
United Press
Kearsarge
Liberty
National Safety Council
VanPort City
Ore
June Breakfast by First Christian Women’s Council
The Women's Council of the First Christian church will hold a June breakfast in the church basement on Thursday morning at 8 30. All members are urged to be present.
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Women’s Council of the First Christian Church
Memorial Day weekend claims 14 lives in Indiana mishaps
A three day period over Memorial Day weekend in Indiana saw at least fourteen deaths from traffic crashes drownings and falls. Victims include 14 year old Carl Rogers who drowned near a Brazil strip mine pit and 28 year old John Nirk and 22 year old Duane Wiggins in a Bloomington plane crash.
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Indiana
Hoosier
Brazil
Carl Rogers
Rogers
Bloomington
John Nikirk
Duane G. Wiggins
Davenport
Harold Lee Davis
South Bend
Harland Trent
Rebekah Lodge Meets at Odd Fellows Hall Tonight
The Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting at the Odd Fellows hall at 7 30 this evening with the Dugger degree team in charge. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Dugger
Plan Initiation At Moose Lodge Social Evening
A Moose Lodge in Robinson Illinois plans an initiation followed by supper from 5 to 7 pm. The Robinson team will confer the degree and all candidates are expected. Wives and Women of the Moose are invited to attend except the initiation and must show a courtesy card at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Robinson
Ill
The
Moose
Divorce and liquor cases heard in Greene circuit court
In Bloomfield three State cases were disposed of and a divorce action continued. Margie Perry versus Leroy Perry was reset for July 9. Loyal Osborne pleaded guilty to illegal sale of intoxicating beverages, fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 30 days at the Penal Farm, suspended. other Osborne cases were dismissed on prosecuting attorney motion. Walter Wood of Sullivan circuit court served as special judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bloomfield
Margie Perry
Leroy Perry
Indiana
Loyal Osborne
Indiana State Penal Farm
Osborne
Leota Osborne
Walter Wood
Sullivan Circuit Court
Cub Pack No 50 Plans Summer Activities Meeting
Cub Pack No 50 will meet at 7 30 tonight in Humphreys park Shelter house to discuss summer activities and the Indian Masquerade. Dens must send representatives and each Cub should bring sandwiches while cold drinks are provided. Parents are urged to attend along with Capt. Cort L. Roberts and Assistant Cubmaster Lowell Mitchell.
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Humphreys Park
Cort L. Roberts
Lowell Mitchell
UMW Head asks court to toss out bargaining order
John L. Lewis asked a federal court to dismiss the government petition for a court order directing him to bargain with the Southern Coal Producers Association. He contends the injunction request is illegal and was filed improperly, as talks with the association broke down after owners seated a Southern representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Federal District Court
Southern Coal Producers Association
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Southern Producers Association
Robert N. Denham
Southern Coal Operators Association
Southern
Denham
Southern Association
Local Dogs Lose in Coon Trials at Veedersburg
Smokey owned by S W Sefton of Linton won line and tree in heats but lost in finals. Mississippi Rattler took tree and Wabash Bill won line. Pistol Pete Bumble Bee Lady failed to qualify. next Greene County Coon Hunters field trial set for July 18.
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Smokey
S. W. Sefton
Linton
Veedersburg
Banks and Sefton
Pistol Pete
Bumble Bee
Ray Graves
Banks
Greene County Coon Hunters Association
Linton Student Receives Honors in Art Award
Miss Pat Johnston of Linton earned honorable mention for outstanding work in art at MacMurray College Jacksonville NL. The award was announced during chapel at Grace Methodist Church by College President McClelland. Johnston, a junior, was among three finalists among art students.
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Pat Johnston
Linton
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Grace Methodist Church
Mac Murray College
McClelland
Miss Johnson
Evansville Plans $800000 Municipal Airport Expansion
Evansville aviation board announced an $800000 improvement program for Evansville Municipal Airport. A new terminal building faced with Indiana limestone, expanded runways and taxiways, lights and other modern fixtures would be constructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
APX
Aviation Board Today
Mauri Rose Wins 500-M mile Indy Race at Record Speed
Mauri Rose, 135 pounds, wins the Indianapolis 500 in a Blue Crown car at a record 119.813 mph. The 150,000 crowd watched his second solo title with Holland, Nalom, and Horn also breaking the old speed mark. Prize money includes a $7,500 lap award and potential purse boosts from Wilbur Shaw.
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Mauri Jr
Wilbur Shaw
Barbara Britton
Mauri Rose
Indianapolis
U.P
Indianapolis Speedway
Rose
Speedway
Mauri
South Bend
Ind
Floyd Davis
Bill Holland
Reading
Duke Nalomw
Chicago
Ted Horn
Floyd Roberts
Roberts
Holland
Nalon
Horn
Duke Nolan
Mack Hellings
Hal Cole
Lee Wallard
T. Hinnershitz
Johnny Mauro
van Acker
Autos Damaged in Two Greene County Mishaps
Three autos were damaged in two Greene county accidents. Henry Joswick of DesPlaines Illinois was arrested after his car left state road 48 and plunged 14 feet down a embankment near Shakamak state park. minor injuries reported. In a Switz City collision on state road 54 Ralph Rodenbeck and Delbert Shepherd Jr. escaped injury with $150 total damage. no arrests.
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Greene County
Henry Joswick
DesPlaines
Ill
Shakamak State Park
Jasonville
Joswick
Jack West
Frank West
Bob Gillin
Ollie Hayek
Ralph Rodenbeck
Switz City
Delbert Shepherd Jr
Lyons
Winters Marathon
Hayek
Shepherd
Rodenbeck
Bloomfield Man Albert Bright Dies at 78
Albert Bright 78 a retired farmer died suddenly of a heart attack at his Bloomfield home Monday evening He was born March 6 1870 in Daviess county and lived there most of his life He is survived by his widow five sons Morton Edgar Frank of New York Arthur of Indianapolis and Lorena Gaulinan of Indianapolis and one daughter The body lies in state at the Gankins and Sons Funeral home in Bloomfield Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday at Bloomfield Methodist church burial in Grandview cemetery
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Albert Bright
Bloomfield
Mr. Bright
Daviess County
John
Sarah Bright
Bloomfilld
Lucinda Daugherty Bright
Morton
Edgar
Frank
New York
Arthur
Indianapolis
Lorena Gaulitney
Gankins and Sons
Bloomfield Methodist Church
Grandview Cemetery
Local Hospital Roundup Noting Admissions and Discharges
Powell of I was admitted for medical care Monday. Hoffe of Linton rural route was treated yesterday. Cravens of Linton admitted for medical care. Sharp of Switz City had minor surgery this morning. Hatcher of Linton had a tonsillectomy this morning. Graves of Worthington underwent a tonsil operation today. Dixon of Linton had minor surgery today. Garnet Clayton of Linton was dismissed this morning. McBride of Linton was dismissed. Shelby Faulk of Worthington went home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca E. Hoffe
Linton
Marie Cravens
Jerry Sharp
Switz City
Carolyn Hatcher
Jerry Graves
Worthington
Emory Dixon
Garnet Clayton
John McBride
Shelby Faulk
Radio script author testifies on NBC slander broadcasts
Rene Borgia the Venezuelan writer who contributed to Voice of America scripts told a Senate committee that NBC officials pressured him to omit scenes and push cheap programs. Senators Ferguson and Smith criticized his role while Assistant Secretary Allen defended State NBC oversight.
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Washington
WUP
Voice of America
Congress
Rene Borgia
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
Borgia
Senate
State Department
Latin America
Homer Ferguson
Mich
H. Alexander Smith
N. J
Smith
Ferguson
U. S
George V. Allen
Progres
Congressional
Birth of a Daughter for Fairmount Couple
Mr and Mrs J B M of Fairmount West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter born Monday May 31. Mrs Marshall was formerly Miss Hazel Risher daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Risher of Linton.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Dauger
Marshall
Hazel Risher
Fred Risher
Linton
Thousands Flee Columbia Flood Areas Across Northwest
Thousands evacuated 120 miles of Columbia river shore as Pacific Northwest floods surged. About 30,000 ordered out by Col. Walsh with refugees totaling near 90,000 across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Montana. Evacuations affected Kalama to Astoria and Vanport City wiped out. Dead count and exact figures pending.
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Portland
Orc
Columbia River
Pacific Northwest
Red Cross
Washington
Oregon
Columbia
British Columbia
Idaho
Montana
Col
O. E. Walsh
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sandy River
Astoria
Kalama
Kelso
Clatskanie
Puget Island
Scappoose
Sauvie Island
Deer Island
Westport
Multnomah County
Troutdale
Columbia Boulevard
Skamockowa
C. C. Tibbetts
Longview
Wash
Flood Co
A. Elleger
Northwest
VanPort City
Dinner Planned by Linion Baptist Church
The Linion Baptist Church hosts a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday for Youth and Junior choirs and Sunday School members up to age 25. Bykota Keystone and J. O. Y. classes serve. Rev. R. E. Pavey of Sullivan Baptist delivers after-dinner remarks. Cards invite attendees and guests. extra cards from Rev. Powell Forbes.
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Linion Baptist Church
Bykota
Keystone
R. E. Pavey
Sullivan Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Powell Forbes
Skeet and Trap Scores at Sherwood Field Ranges Lee Sherrard Park
Skeet scores show Hayek Osborn Young Tuttle Liston Winters Church Livingston Rice Star cup and Slough with 22 to 24 points. Trap results list Church Slough Cruse Fougerousse Fox Tomak and Baughman from 16 to 20 points.
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Sherwood Field Ranges
Lee-Sherrard Park
Aday
Hayek
Osborn
Young
Tuttle
Liston
Winters
Church
Livingston
Rice
Starcup
Slough
Cruse
Fougerousse
Fox
Tomak
Baughman
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Toto
United Press Survey
U.S
Harry Stewart
Connersville
Rosa V. Kramer
Fort Wayne
Leon Hunt
Danville
Hendricks
Muncie
New York Central
William D. Sshrink
Mary
Martin E. Coats
Adabeth
Lynn
Janet Durand
Rochester
Lake Manitou
Peter Kirch
Lake Shafer
Monticello
Kathleen Marlin
Niles, Mich
Ent
Girguit
CUB Pack
Inim Moe
UMW
UART
Little Rose Pockets
Big
Illinois
Logenzo Powell
Heads of Broadcasting
Vanport
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