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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1952

Page

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GOP Governor Aspirants Vie For Support

INDIANAPOLIS June 6. Seven men battle for the Indiana Republican nomination for governor as 2116 delegates gather at the state convention. Herbert W. Lane joined six others, with a many ballot race likely and coalitions forming to avert a deadlock. Delegates will vote on the ticket and platform and select national delegates.

Indianapolis Indiana Herbert W. Lane Cale J. Holder Holder Fairgrounds Coliseum D. Russell Bontrager Elkhart Claypool Robert A. Taft Hoosierland Lane George N. Craig Leland L. Smith Logansport W. O. Hughes Fort Wayne Francis McCarty Brimfield John van Ness Valparaiso Samuel R. Harrell Noblesville

Three Year Old Triggers Bank Alarm at Bartonville

Three year old Susan Lynn Keith wandered into the Bartonville bank with her grandmother. She pressed a button on the wall and set off the bank’s tear gas alarm system, ending banking for the day.

Bartonville Ill U.P Susan Lynn Keith Susan

Drillers Continue Work at Shank Gabbard Test Well

Work continues at the Shank Gabbard test oil well northwest of Lin ton as crews try to bring in a gas or oil discovery. Sulphur water entered the hole and was plugged. acidizing is planned later today with the hope of a successful gas well.

Shank-Gabbard Linton

Merchants Plan Pair of Contests This Weekend

The Linton Merchants host Riley under lights tonight at 8 30 p m and Bedford AC Sunday at 2 30 p m at High School Park Diamond.

Linton Merchants Riley Bedford AC High School Park

Truman Visits Army Reunion

President Truman makes a nostalgic pilgrimage to Springfield Missouri for his last reunion with World War I buddies of the 35th division. He will breakfast with veterans and reminisce about Battery D as dawn arrives.

Washington U.P Truman Springfield Independence

4-H Clubs to Hold Meetings Tonight Through Thursday

4-H clubs announce a series of meetings this week. Stockton Hillbillies will meet Clarence Creager at 8 p m Monday. Ellis 4-H Club gathers Bill and Greta Collins Tuesday at 8 for a wiener roast. Beehunter Flashes meet Ronnie Bowers home Wednesday at 8. Rooster 4-H meets Thursday at 6 30 p m in the high school agriculture room.

Stockton Hillbillies Clarence Creager Ellis Bill Greta Collins

Picnic Planned for Baptist Youth Fellowship Event

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Linton Association of Baptist churches will hold its annual picnic Sunday at Shakamak Park. Young people attend services at their church and bring lunch to the park for a pitch-in picnic dinner.

Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Linton Association of Baptist Churches Shakamak Park

F T Holtsclaw Dies at 63 in Richland Township

Frank T Holtsclaw 63 lifelong Richland township resident and retired farmer died at 9 00 p m Thursday at his Bloomfield route four home after a long illness. Survived by widow two daughters three sons two brothers and other relatives. Funeral at Walnut Grove Church of God Sunday at 3 00 p m with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery. Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield in charge.

Frank T. Holtsclaw Richland Township Bloomfield Holtsclaw Calvin Sarah Jane Workman Holtsclaw Forrest Holtsclaw Dorothy Burch Louise Bingham Correne Taylor Dale Holtsclaw U. S. Army Alaska Max Loren Ray Holtsclaw Rex Luther Holtsclaw Walnut Grove Church Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home

Clay City Man Expires Thursday

Otto Scotty Havercamp aged 58 died Thursday afternoon at his Clay City home. A Ja sonville native, he lived most of his life in Clay City area and recently in floral business. Survived by widow Grace Havercamp, a foster son Bruce Havercamp, a step daughter Geneva Wegner, brother John, and five sisters. Funeral Monday at Beech Evangelical United Brethren Church with burial in Beech Cemetery.

Otto Scotty” Havercamp Jasonville Clay City Owen County Havercamp Grace Havercamp Bruce Havercamp California Geneva Beech Evangelical United Brethren Church R. M. Boston Robert Gehlbach Beech Cemetery

Linton Band Parents Call Special Meeting

The Linton High School Band Parents club has called a special meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 in the high school. Important business will be discussed and refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake will be served. All band members and parents are urged to attend.

Linton High School Band

American Jets Down Seven Planes Over Korea

American Sabrejets shot down seven MiG-15s in two dogfights over northwest Korea and damaged two more. The action, part of the 5th Air Force effort, boosted the war totals to 361 destroyed, 58 probably destroyed and 507 damaged. Night bombers hit rail and road lines near the Yalu, destroying or damaging trucks, box cars and locomotives.

Seoul Korea Northwest 5Th Air Force Fifth Air Force Yalu River

Murder suicide case reported in Anderson home

Police found Francis E. Lawson age 30 and Daisy Lawson age 28 dead in their Anderson Indiana residence. Neighbors reported shots heard about 11 30 am and found Mrs Lawson with seven bullet wounds and Mr Lawson shot once. A revolver lay nearby. The couple’s two minor children were nearby.

Harry Lytle Dies in Brazil at Garvin Nursing Home

Harry Lytle of Lewis rural route died this morning at 3 at Garvin Nursing Home in Brazil. The body was moved to McClanahan Funeral Home in Jasonville for arrangements.

Harry Lytle Lewis Garvin Brazil McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville

Brinson Undergoes Surgery at Veterans Hospital

Richard Brinson of Lyons underwent surgery in the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday according to word received here. Friends may write to Room A-415 1481 W. Tenth St Ward 4 Indianapolis.

Richard Brinson Lyons Veteran’s Hospital Indianapolis Tenth St Ward

Bellamy Divorce Restores Naomi Belleau Name in Knox Court

Manuel Bellamy was granted a divorce from Naomi Bellamy in Knox Superior Court at Vincennes on May 31. The court restored the defendant’s former surname Naomi Belleau.

Manuel Bellamy Naomi Bellamy Knox Superior Court Vincennes Naomi Belleau

Taft Attacks Ike On U S Issues In 1952 Race

Senator Robert A Taft challenged General Dwight D Eisenhower to take clear stands on major issues after Eisenhowers Abilene news conference. Taft labeled his opponent campaignng on generalities while other Republicans praised the generals positive tone and willingness to address issues directly.

Robert A. Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Abilene Kansas Taft Hugh Butler Neb Butler Wendell Willkie

Not Guilty Ruling Corrected in Greene Circuit Court Trial

The Greene circuit court in Bloomfield acquitted Carl Cooksey of grand larceny after a trial Wednesday. The Daily Citizen later corrected an erroneous name in Thursday’s edition and apologized for the confusion caused.

Carl Cooksey Greene Bloomfield Daily Citizen

Linton Balsa Bugs Plan Special Meeting at Field

The Linton Balsa Bugs Hobby club schedules a 6 30 p m meeting Monday June 9 at the new air field at High School park. Officers say members should bring rakes and shovels to the gathering.

Linton Balsa Bugs Hobby Club High School Park

Speedy Chase Ends in Capture Of Midland Man

A 34 year old Midland man Don Cadwell was captured after a high speed auto theft spree from Linton to Jasonville and Hymera. He set one stolen car on fire in Jasonville and faced vehicle taking charges in Bloomfield circuit court. Cadwell was taken into custody by Hymera officers and handed to state police.

Don Cadwell Midland Linton Jasonville Marion Veterans’ Hospital Hymera Cieotus Followell Kenny Roe Frank Bose Hyme Bloomfield Main Street Cadwell Vincennes Street Twelfth First Street Roosevelt Hotel Tommy Campbell South Main Street Real Silk Factory H” Street Vincennes Main Streets Fifth Street Meridian Street Oscar Suthard Fallowell Brothers Company Roe Suthard Shakamak Park Followell

Mitchell 60 Dies on Trip En Route to Albuquerque Wedding

Tyrie M. Mitchell of Ridge Farm Illinois dies of a heart attack about 200 miles from Albuquerque New Mexico while traveling with his wife Lola Fields Mitchell to attend his son William Mitchells wedding on June 8 in Albuquerque He is survived by his wife two sons Dean of Anderson and William of Albuquerque and a brother Ray Mitchell of Lincoln Nebraska Funeral arrangements were not completed.

Ralph Hirth Lyons

Phipps Slay Trial Recessed In Indiana Beating Death

John J. Junior Phipps, former Freedom high school basketball star, charged with first degree murder in the Warren Johnson death, saw trial recessed due to Judge Stewart's heart attack. Phipps favors jail over a special judge as proceedings pause until September. Co-defendant Jerry Parrish, 20, indicted in Owen county last October 5, the case moved to Clay county on venue grounds.

Brazil Ind U.P John J Phipps Freedom Warren Johnson Robert B. Stewart Clay County Jerry Parrish Owen County Johnson

Fire damages Cullison home on Gambill road

A fire at about 3 15 this morning damaged the George Cullison residence on the old Gambill road south of the Ellis school. The blaze burned a hole in the roof and attic, with smoke and water damage noted. Dugger and Linton fire departments responded to the scene.

George Cullison Gambill Road Ellis School Dugger Linton Cullison

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Bootblack Histe GOP Army U.S J. Howard McGrath McGrath Rhode Island White House Margaret Europe Joseph Shor Groton Conn Wanger Walter Wanger Los Angeles County Jennings Lang Lang Britain Elizabeth II Winston International Radio-Soundphoto F. T. Holtsclaw V. A. Hospital Ike U. S The Chian Mutual Broadcasting System James H. Duff R-Pa Balsa Bugs Speedy Chase Midland Man Elliston O. H. Brown Brown T. M. Mitchell Earl Warren Virginia Oakland International Soundphoto
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