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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1951
Page
6
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The U S Air Force reports a secret analysis showing Russian jet engines like those powering MiG 15s in Korea may be superior to current American engines. High officials note Russians may have developed engines and fighters beyond U S comparative jets, affecting future bombers and missiles.
Fire at 3 30 Saturday night consumed Jon Fraser’s repairing shop and fixtures on the road by the old Sunny Side mine. Mrs. Cora Barker, 56, died in an Indianapolis hospital after injuries. Funeral set for Wednesday. The U B Missionary Society for Southern Indiana plans a day and night session in Linton Wednesday with delegates housed by local members.
Twelve 1951 high school graduates including Jerry L. Mitchell of Linton route three were awarded Sears Agricultural scholarships to enter Purdue University as freshmen in September. Ad ditional appointments will come later. The scholarships are funded by Sears Roebuck and Company and awarded for scholastic achievement and promise.
Saturday entries list patients from Linton Bloomfield Worthington Jasonville Crane Solsberry and more undergoing major surgery tonsillectomies appendectomies and births. Marie Cox from Solsberry welcomed a girl Raye Ann while Ada Marty and Alma Mae Ingram each had a birth with Paul Robert and 7 pound 1 ounce baby respectively. Week-end dismissals include Fred Layman and baby June Anderson and others in Linn ton Hill and Jasonville.
Nominations by county agents and vocational agriculture teachers guided by School of Agriculture staff under Associate Dean V C Freeman. Final approval by Dr F C Hockema. Scholarships awarded for the first semester with renewal based on a satisfactory scholastic index during the period of study.
Noble Robbins 56 oil field worker died at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan after illness since November 1950. Survived by sons Elbert Arthur Hubert Robbins three. brothers Verner Max. sister Mrs Gladys Oliver. Body to Newkirk Funeral home. Funeral 2:00 Tuesday at Indian Prairie church. burial Indian Prairie cemetery.
Allied units pushed gains on the Korean front northwest of Hwachon and near Yonchon, while elsewhere they met fierce Communist resistance. A Yonchon counterattack failed, with 31 attackers killed and 50 captured. Across the peninsula, progress ranged from yards to as much as 315 miles amid heavy artillery and bombardments.
Emmanuel Fusco of Linton has been elected business manager of the 1952 Indiana State Sycamore Yearbook. He will work with editor Sue Stewart next year and has served on the yearbook staff. Fusco, a junior and industrial arts commerce major, previously edited Linton high school's yearbook.
Mrs Mazel Te Rhune has returned from Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis where she had been receiving treatment. Her condition is reported to be fair. Friends may call.
Two Hoosier figures, Republican Sen William Jenner and Democratic Gov Henry Schricker, head a fund raising effort. Schricker rides in on a wagon with a mule team while Jenner travels in an elephant borrowed from a circus. Shined shoes are offered for a dollar and money is tipped into gal lon jugs at stores. Neel estimates profits at 8000 with confidence the remaining 829,?00 will come from more gifts. Money continues to pour in.
The Minnesota legislature rejected an effort to designate the loon as the official state bird, ending the attempt in St Paul with votes against the measure.
Theodore C. Ferguson 81, a retired farmer, died at home in Newark Greene County after a long illness. Born July 1 1869 in Missouri, he lived most of his life in Newark and was survived by his widow Anna, daughters Hazel Messimore and Ruth Stanley of Bloomington, and sons Walter, Lowell, and Clifford Ferguson. Funeral services were to be held at Newark Methodist Church with Rev. Luther Arthur officiating, burial in Newark cemetery.
Mrs Phoebe A Roach 80 lifelong Newberry resident died Saturday at her home after a long illness. Born November 26 1870 in Taylor township she was the daughter of Isaac and Martha Graham. Survived by son Lambert and daughters Lula Mary Ellen all of Newberry Route One and brother James Graham of DeKalb Illinois. Burial in Mt Nebo church cemetery after services at Mt Nebo Church with Rev Hawkins and Rev Russell. Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Loris Souders and children Brenda Kenneth and Alfred along with Mr. and Mrs. William Fordice and daughters Carolyn and Diana visited Pvt Lynnie Souders at Camp Atterbury hospital on Sunday. He is treated for a foot ailment and likely to undergo surgery soon.
Six people died when a Waterloo family car veered off a highway into the Des Moines River backwaters near Oskaloosa on a vacation trip. An unidentified motorist saved a seventh passenger who survived. Victims are Earl Postel 29 and his children Richard 7 James 5 and Stanley 2 Mamie Davis Payne 48 and Mary Jean Postel 16. wife Dorothy Postel 28 survived. Police said the car passed a truck and a child waved before the rollover and plunge into the water.
Eight graduates from the county will receive degrees at Indiana State Teachers College the 80th annual commencement on Sunday June 10 at 6 PM. Darrell Gabbard will earn a Master of Science and seven locals from Linton and Marco will receive Bachelor of Science degrees. The Student Union cafeteria hosts class reunions on June 9 ahead of the Alumni-Senior convocation and banquet, with 774 diplomas awarded by President Ralph N Tirey.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Moss of Dugger were held at Evans Funeral Home after she died at her Dugger home. Born January 11 1885 in Booneville she taught there before moving. She married Code Moss in 1912. Survived by husband brother Edward Harrison and several nephews. Burial followed in Dugger cemetery.
Linton women are invited to the Country Club this Wednesday to start weekly programs for their benefit. Golf matches begin at ten, luncheon at noon, with a choice of bridge or golf in the afternoon. A 75 cent luncheon charge is noted and reservations should be made with golf pro Bob Hess by Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Homer Montgomery spent Sunday in Carlisle at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Montgomery. Mrs Grace South had all day guests including Mrs Ann Walkner Mr and Mrs Irvin Cooksey and Nita from West Terre Haute. Additional guests listed from Terre Haute Detroit Shelburn and Detroit attended Monday.
Mrs. Lola MecCammon of Carlisle visited Mrs. Nora Adams during the week. Mrs. Okie Luxton of Spent Monday rents. Mr. Homery Dugger visited her and Mrs. Homer Mont.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Mollett and family spent the weekend with Mrs Lydia Near and have returned to Taylorville Illinois. Mrs Ralph Near of Dugger and Mrs Elvin Bedwell visited their parents Mr and Mrs James Padgett on Monday.
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