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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

3

Narcotics Parties Dark Trend Among Vancouver Teens

Vancouver police report narcotics parties among teenage gangs and their companions as a new fad. Dealers sell heroin for six dollars a grain on the waterfront skid row, with raids arresting two girls aged 14 and 17 and a 15 year old boy for possession. The 14 year old girl becomes the youngest charged in Canadian criminal history.

Vancouver B. C U.P Royal Canadian Mounted Police G. J. Archer Archer East End

Personal Recipients Attend Baccalaureate Services

George Surmont and James O'Brien attended baccalaureate services for the graduates of a state teachers college in Terre Haute Sunday. Mrs Helen Surmont was a member of the graduating class. Mr and Mrs Jack Coleman and daughter Karen of Plant City Fla are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Coleman.

George Surmont James O'Brien Nana State Teachers College Terre Haute Helen Surmont Jack Coleman Karen Plant City Fla William Coleman

Gas Pains Go Inches Vanis

Swelling with gas after meals and sour liquids into the throat cause a heavy waist line. A local man reports CERTA-VIN reduced his waist by seven inches. The new herbal formula blends ten herbs with Vitamin B and iron to relieve gas enrich blood and strengthen nerves. Hamilton Drug Stores offer CERTA-VIN.

Linton Hamilton Drug Stores

Local Social Calendar With Evening Meetings

Tri County Chapter DeMolay meets at the hall at 7 40 p.m Jr Chamber of Commerce gathers at Teen Town Hall 7 30 p.m DeMolay Mothers Circle meets at the hall 7 30 p.m Linton Community Conservation club at Lee Sherrard clubhouse 7 30 p.m Chickateth Council Pocahontas at the hall 7 30 p.m Freeman Greene County Hospital Guild in hospital clinic rooms 2 00 p.m Last meeting of year.

Tri County Chapter DeMolay Jr. Chamber of Commerce DeMolay Mothers Circle Linton Community Conservation Club Lee Sherrard Club Chickateth Council Pocahontas

William Risher Honored With Family Birthday Party

William Risher, age 61, was honored at a birthday party at his home this Sunday in Linton. Attendees included his five daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren for the first time in 26 years, with many relatives from nearby towns photographed during the afternoon.

William Risher

Local club and church meetings listed for this evening

Several organizations announce tonight gatherings and events. Linton Lodge 560 F and A M meets at 7 p.m. for F C degree work with refreshments. Delta Theta Tau at Moraryet 7715- $ hosts 2:15 p.m. bridge with Mrs. Orville Coleman. Carpenters Local 487 at K of P hall 7:50 p.m. for officer election and meeting. Evangelical United Brethren choir at church 6:10 p.m. Delta Alpha Class of First Christian meets at Mrs. Thad Spice home 6 p.m. for covered dish supper with co hosts. Quapaw Council 80 Poca hontas at Red Men’s Hall 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home 7:30 p.m. Kiwanis at Roosevelt Hotel dining room 6:30 p.m. Violet Rebekah Lodge 312 library 7:15 p.m. Loyal Order of Moose 1434 at Moose Home 7:30 p.m. Glenburn Youth Fellowship at Community House 7:30 p.m.

Linton Lodge Delta Theta Tau Bridge Club Orville Coleman Carpenters Evangelical United Brethren Delta Alpha First Christian Church Thad Spice Clyde Grass William Maddison Quapaw Council Pocahontas Red Men's Hall American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Kiwanis Club Roosevelt Hotel Carpenter Violet Rebekah Lodge Loyal Order of Moose No Glenburn Youth Fellowship

J T M Club Plans Picnic at Shakamak Park

Members of the J T M club scheduled a picnic for June 9 at Shakamak State Park during a meeting at Mrs. John Oniones home. Mrs Hester Openshaw attended as a guest. Prizes were awarded for Cootie and Penny Drill games to Mesdames William Smith John Oniones and William Alkire. Refreshments included ice cream cake and iced tea.

JT M Club Shakamak State Park John Oniones Hester Openshaw Mesdames William Smith William Alkire Jess Alsop

$40 000 in Coins Buried in Wisconsin

Eagle River Wisconsin June 5 Nearly 40 000 in tarnished coins was buried by wealthy retiree R C Bennett who died a month ago He hid rolls of nickels dimes and quarters in tin boxes at his farm basement starting in 1936 He left a note to his wife guiding the dig at death and two trucks moved the coins to the First National Bank for cleaning and storage. His estate is believed to be worth several million dollars.

Eagle River Wis R.C. Bennett First National Bank Bennett

Defendant Denounces Czech Communists in Treason Trial

Zdenek Peska a 50 year old former professor called Czechoslovakia's Communist regime the dregs of society and said his pamphlets were anti Soviet slander yet he pleaded partially guilty to treason. The trial's fifth day opened as prosecutors described the leaflets as seditious and the defendants face overthrow plots aided by Western reporters and diplomats.

Prague Czechoslovakia Zdenek Peska Peska U. S Laurence Steinhardt

Community Club and Lodge Meetups This Week

Beehunter Marshes 4 H club gathers with David Millick at 7 30 p m. Ladies Fancywork Circle teams with Mrs Mable Shaw for a noon picnic. Prayer meeting at First Christian church at 7 30 p m. Eagles and Elks lodges meet evenings at member homes. Unity Lodge TIOOF and Rotary Club hold lunch at Ziegler Drive In at 12 15 p m.

Beehunter Marshes David Millick Ladies Fancywork Circle Mable Shaw First Christian Church Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Unity Lodge TIOOF Rotary Club Zieglers Drive In

Indianola Club Meeting Held With Hostesses and Prizes

The Indianola club gathered at Red Men's Hall on Thursday with Miss Pett Newkirk and Mrs. Maggie Stafford hosting. Miss Ann Johnson attended as guest. after a brief business session, games and contests followed, with prizes awarded to Clara Dudley Maggie Stafford Ethel Elgan Coy Hamilton Maggie Steward Mary McCallister and Ann Johnson. The next meeting is set for June 15 hosted by Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Hazel Stormes.

Indianola Club Red Men’s Hall Pett Newkirk Maggie Stafford Ann Johnson Clara Dudley Ethel Elgan Coy Hamilton Maggie Steward Mary McCallister Steward Hazel Stormes

Community club and society meetings listed for Thursday

Hiwatha club gathers at Red Men's hall for all day events. Choir practice at First Christian church at 7 p.m. American Lesson at the home at 7 30 p.m. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets. Circle des Amis at the community house. Past Presidents Parley and Ameri can Legion Auxiliary meet at Mrs Thad Spice's country home at 12 30 p.m. for luncheon. No 560 F and A M at the hall at 7 p.m. Work in the EA degree.

Hiwatha Club Red Men's Hall First Christian Church Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Les Circle Des Amis Parley American Legion Auxiliary Thad Spice Linton Lodge No

Today Anniversary Of Normandy Assault

London reports mark the six year anniversary of D Day with memories of missing plans and the first paratroopers and ships landing on the Normandy coast. The entry recalls the night of quiet, the dawn broadcast, and General Eisenhower announcing Allied landings on the northern French coast.

Normandy London U.P England English Channel Eisenhower France Ototna

Friday church groups and lodge meetings listed

Local notices list: Glenburn Mission Friday prayer meeting at 7 p.m and Columbian Chapter No 140 O E S stated meeting at 7 30 p.m at the hall. Women of the Moose Chapter 19 meet at home at 8 p.m and Alpha Bible class of Methodist church meets with Mrs John Bowen at 7 30 p.m.

Glenburn Mission Columbian Chapter No O.E.S Women of the Moose Chapter Alpha Bible Class of Methodist Church John Bowen

Violence Flare At Memphis Snuff Plant Bomb Explodes Again

In Memphis Tennessee violence erupted anew at the American Snuff Co plant as a second bomb in two weeks exploded near the building. The blast caused shattered windows and masonry damage but left no injuries. Police questioned two men but filed no charges.

Memphis Tenn US P American Snuff Co Vernon Midd United Steel Workers of America CIO

Stop Me Were The Horn Gadget Aimed At Auto Horn Nuisance

Lee Smith president of the New York real board proposes a gadget that stops auto horns when cars are idle to ease traffic noise. Critics note the idea recalls Lardner's earlier proposals to curb city congestion and separate passengers from delays.

Lee Smith New York

Prague Trial Testimony On Uranium Secrets Sent Out

In Prague the mass trial of 13 Czechs continued as defendant Frantisek Preucil testified that Czech uranium secrets were handed to a newspaper editor and sent abroad via a Western embassy channel. Miss Frantiska Semanova, a long time member of parliament, is noted among the defendants.

Prague Czechoslovakia Getling Frantisch Piecil Parliment Prencil Frantiska Se- Minova

Greene County Commissioners Hold June Meeting in Bloomfield

Members of the Greene County Board of Commissioners convene their monthly June meeting this afternoon in the Bloomfield courthouse to review local items and agenda topics.

Greene County Board of Commissioners Court House Bloomfield

Three Hoosiers Die In Cleveland Plane Crash

Irwin Moser 27 of Bluffton Indiana survived with injuries after a light plane piloted by Sylvan Tanner 48 also of Bluffton crashed near Bedford Miles airport Cleveland Ohio. Ivan Moser 36 Dale E Dunaway located in Lights Center Indiana were dead. The party was en route to Buffalo New York and Toronto Canada for a fishing trip. Mechanic Jerry Kotas witnessed the crash describing the plane circling the field and Tanner attempting a high final approach. It took over two hours to remove the victims from the wreckage.

Cleveland Irwin Moser Bluffton Ind St. Luke's Hospital Tanner Buffalo N. Y Toronto Canada Jerry Kotas

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