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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1947

Page

3

Reds in Greece Hunt for Unity

United Press reports the Greek Communist party moves from Athens to the hills to unite the left behind anti American lines. It aims to join government via front groups such as EAM or obstruct U S assistance, then continue guerrilla warfare to disrupt the economy. The party seeks a Balkan Red state with Macedonia and Thrace joined to a south Slav republic, but Truman doctrine blocks the plan.

Robert Vermillion United Press Athens U.P Greek Communist Party Europe United States Greece Truman Communist Party Bulgaria Turkey EAM Mount Olympus Macedonia Thrace Salonica Belgrade Sofia Nicholas Zachariades Georgia Dimitrov Comintern Russia South Slavia

Navy fears loss of doctors as resignations surge

The Navy expects to lose over 400 regular Navy doctors by July 1 amid a 44 percent resignations rate since VJ Day. Authorized peacetime strength is 4315 with only 1244 expected on duty, citing pay gaps. The service seeks Congress approval for $100 monthly bonuses for medical officers to curb departures.

Washington U.P Navy Congress

Stickup Confused Robber Disarms in Chicago Store

A man entered Humboldt Optical Co in Chicago and shouted This is a stickup to clerk Mrs Georgia Janofsky. She replied with the same line causing the robber to hesitate and flee after dropping the stolen item.

Chicago U.P Humboldt Optical Co Georgia Janofsky

Wednesday social calendar for local clubs and lodges

Tri county Chapter DeMolay meets at 7:30 P.M. at the hall. Women of the Moose Chapter 19 hosts 7:30 P.M. at the hall. Freeman Greene County Hospital Board gathers 7:15 P.M. at the hospital. Eagles Lodge convenes 7 P.M. at the hall. Elks Lodge assembles 7:30 P.M. at the Elks Home. Unity Lodge No. 637 I O C F meets 7:30 P.M. at the hall. Rotary Club lunch 12:15 P.M. at the Country Club. Tri Kappa pledge service 7:30 P.M. at the public library.

Tri-county Women of the Moose Freeman Greene County Hospital Board Unity Lodge C.F Hall Rotary Club Tri Kappa

Evening church and lodge meetings across multiple groups

Thursday activities include choir practices at Baptist, Christian, Evangelical United Brethren, and Methodist churches each at 7 PM. Legion Post and Auxiliary hold meetings at the Legion home around 7 30 PM. Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M meets at 7 30 PM. The record ends with a Methodist choir practice.

Baptist Church American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Friday club notices and meeting schedule

Friday Women's Relief Corps meets at 7 P M at hall. Prayer meeting Glenburn Mission at 7 P M. Stated meeting Columbian Chapter No 140 CES at 7 30. Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at 7 30 at Public Library. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meet at 7 30 P M at hall. OES No 140 at hall at 7 30 P M. F H C club meets with Mrs Juanita Hurt at 7 30 P M. Members to meet at Mrs Lillian Friedman s home for transportation at 7 15.

el Friday Women’s Relief Corps Hall C.es Veterans of Foreign Wars Public Library Hall. Cos O.E.S. No. 140 F. H. C. Club Juanita Hurt Lillian Friedman

Pritchard-Allen Wedding Announced

Mrs. Ellen Pritchard announces the marriage of her daughter Winnie Mae Pritchard to Bobbie Lee Allen on Saturday at 4 30 PM. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Grady Spiegel at the Christian church. The couple will reside at Third and North no Street Northwest.

Ellen Pritchard Winnie Mae Pritchard Bobbie Lee Allen Grady Spiegel Christian Parsonage Margaret Ann Lovelace Millard Pritchard Indianapolis

Switz City Group Holds Meeting

The Joly Juniors class of the Switz City Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Ray Winters with Mrs Fern Calvert and Cathryn Winters assisting. Kenneth Calvert was elected president for the coming year.

Switz City Group Joly Switz City Baptist Church Ray Winters Fern Calvert Cathryn Winters Kenneth Calvert Mary Livington Shirley Deckard Bonnie Bellamy Iva Bovenschen Peggy Moody Ronald Justus Richard Fines Jackie Winters Hal Switz Sherman Gastineau Kay Hauser Worthington Toby Kay Zink Bloomington

Magician Oscar Hackler Delights Be rean Class Party

About 40 members of the Be rean class of the First Christian church gathered for a pitch-in dinner at the church. After a business session and social hour the main feature was Oscar Hackler from Plainville Indiana, a registered magician whose tricks delighted the audience.

First Christian Church Oscar Fackler Plainville Indiana

Delta Kappa Gamma Initiation At Greene Sullivan Counties

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Greene and Sullivan Counties held initiation services at the Country Club with about fourteen members and two guests. Initiates were Miss Helen S. Adamson of Sandborn and Mrs. Violet M. Talbott of Linton. Miss Mamie Spangler, state president, spoke at the dinner on the teacher as a leader, with Mrs. Pauline Biddle of Crawfordsville chapter also attending.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society Greene Sullivan Counties Country Club Helen S. Adamson Sandborn Violet M. Talbott Linton Mamie Spangler Crown Point Pauline Biddle Crawfordsville

Personal guests visit area families this weekend

Dearborn guests include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mrock and son Roy Junior and Mrs. Elsie Swayne and baby. Week end visitors come from Cincinnati and Detroit. Additional stops include Terre Haute and Anderson residents with several family groups staying with local hosts.

Roy Mrock Roy Junior Elsie Swayne Dearborn, Michigan Raymond King George Smith Charles Stone Jess Badders Cincinnati Ohio Eugene Wheeler Terre Haute Vera Edwards Anna Pigg Clyde Anderson Raymond Smith Gregory Rita Ann

Miss Virginia Hixson Honored At Shower Before Wedding

Miss Virginia Hixson was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sisters Miss Sara Grey Hixson and Mrs Bernard Fess ler at aunt Mrs J C Fritz home. The event included games crowning the bride as Queen, gifts for the honoree and refreshments, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Virginia Hixson Sara Grey Hixson Bernard Fessler J. C. Fritz Hixson John Rink Indianapolis Ruth Marie Fritz John Hawkins George Haworth George

Hoosiers Help In Buying Shades Park

Indiana residents are asked to contribute $300,000 to purchase the Shades Park area for addition to the state park system. The 1,452 acre tract was near sale to lumber interests before Indianapolis businessman Arthur R. Baxter bought it in a holding action. Conservation Director John H. Nigh announced plans for a public subscription campaign later and praised Baxter’s timely move.

Indianapolis Indiana Conservation Department Hoosier State Park Arthur R. Baxter John H. Nigh Nigh

Campaign officials to discuss plan in chief executive office

The parties were scheduled to meet in the chief executive's office today to discuss the campaign plan and next steps.

Chief Executive

Cash grain market report from Indianapolis

Wheat held steady with few receipts as No. 1 red and No. 1 hard priced at 2.55. Corn climbed with 31 cars on hand showing No. 2 yellow 1.92 and No. 3 yellow 1.91. Oats rose with 3 cars, No. 2 white 0.99 and No. 2 red 0.99. Soybeans strong at 3.00 per carload FOB Indiana and Illinois.

Indiana Illinois

Home Return for Four Year Old Poli o Victim

Kenneth Allen Talley, four, son of Virgil and Mrs Talley, is home from Riley hospital Indianapolis for a seven week vacation with his parents. He contracted polio eight months ago and spent three months on a respirator. Mrs Talley says he is much improved.

Kenneth Allen Talley Virgil Talley Riley Hospital Indianapolis

Civic Garden Club meets at Shields home on June 9

Mrs. Forest Gilbert announces the Civic Garden Club will meet at 2 o clock on Monday June 9 at Mrs. David Shields home a change from the original location All members urged to attend.

Civic Garden Club David Shields Forest Gilbert

Expert depnds fishing in US

Chicago June report features Fred Maly, executive director of United Fishing Inc, arguing better fishing nationwide. He says fish are smarter than fishermen and lakes stay stocked through prolific reproduction, criticizing the idea of regional fishing limits and emphasizing a fishing paradise in every part of the country.

Harm Win United Press Chicago Ter Fishing, Inc Better Fishing Fred Mary Texas Minnesota Illinois Canada Michigan Chambers of Commerce Wells United States Maly Mr. Maly

Dam Burst Floods Rutland Vermont Smashes Town

A dam at East Pittsford burst flooding Rutland and surrounding areas. Ten farm families are missing along with two boys ages 9 and 13. More than 5 000 people evacuated as nine houses and four businesses were washed away and several bridges and a railroad line were destroyed.

Rutland U.P Vermont Here Chittenden East Pittsford Philip McKenzie Richard Victoire Rutland -Pittsford -Chittenden National Guard American Legion Volunteers J. Freed Carbine Wayne

World's fastest slowest and smartest animals praised in Philadelphia

Report from Philadelphia highlights remarkable animals including a cheetah clocked at 79 miles an hour, a famously slow elephant like the tortoise, and a striking ox noted for its distinguished appearance.

Wne Philadelphia U.P Animal Kingdom Uae

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