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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

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Rural practice offers decent pay and outdoor life for country doctors

Dr John R Rodger of Bellaire Wisconsin outlines rural medicine as modern and connected to city life through roads and communications. He notes high income potential with low expenses and strong community ties while stressing balance, leisure, and staying active in local health councils and education.

Indiana State Medical Association John R. Rodger Bellaire Wis Indiana Medical Association Hoosier Rodger Dr. Rodgers Rogers Rodgers Rembrandt

Reds Capture Two Outposts in Indochina Fighting

In the Red River Delta, Communist rebels seized Dong Lay near Son Tay and Hiep Son north of Hai Phong while other outposts resisted. French patrols clashed east of Hanoi as U S built bombers attacked bases in the Day valley and train derailment attempts were reported. Bao Dai abdication rumors circulated with France Buu Loc announcing 10,000 reserves to be called by June 15.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Dong Lay Son Tay Hiep Son Haiphong High Command France Day River Phu Ly Tu Liem Loch Nien Day Valley Vo Nguyen Giap Dien Bien Phu Bao Dai Viet Nam France Buu Loc Paris

Portable X Ray Unit Arrives in Linton for Free Chest X Rays

The Greene County Tuberculosis Association brings a portable x-ray unit to the Greater Linton club room on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16. Free chest x rays offered 2:00–5:00 PM and 6:00–8:30 PM each day. 82c of every $1 seal sale stays in the county and supports the service. 3,350 schoolchildren under 15 had patch tests last winter and 1,190 older residents received chest x-rays. health nurse Albertia Archer assisted.

Greene County Tuberculosis Association Greater Linton Club Alma Anderson Anderson

Boy Struck by Limb Receives Treatment in Freeman Hospital

Eight year old James Johnson of Linton was admitted to Freeman Greene County Hospital after a tree limb struck him causing a head injury. Doctors found the injury not serious and he was later dismissed. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Johnson of the community.

James Johnson Linton Freeman- Greene County Hospital Joseph C. Johnson

Plan Wiener Roast By Alpha Class Of First Methodist

The Alpha Bible class of the First Methodist church will meet at Mrs Murray Terhune home for a wiener roast at seven thirty Friday evening. Each member should bring her own wieners and meet at the church at seven for a bus ride to the Terhune residence.

Alpha Bible Class First Methodist Church Murray Terhune Terhune

Daring Young Thief Sought After Bloomfield Store Robbery

A bold seventeen year old stole 450 dollars from the Rainbow Store in Bloomfield Saturday night as clerks counted receipts. He opened the door for a departing customer then seized the money and fled in a waiting car.

Rainbow Bloomfield Juanita Figley

Six Persons Killed In State Accidents

Six people died in Indiana weekend accidents as fresh traffic fatalities totaled six. Friday night saw Nelson Reckeweg injured fatally after stepping in front of a car on U S 421 at Napoleon and two year old Stephen MacMonough of Jeffersonville killed in a two car crash. Saturday deaths included Bryan Snelling 56 of Jeffersonville in a rollover on Ind 62 south of Charles Town, Livia Woods 35 of Chicago in a two car collision on U S 41 north of Morocco, and Albert Habig 54 of Auburn killed when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train west of Auburn. Sunday death was Rose Knepp 19 Montgomery when an auto overturned near Cannerburg.

U. S Morocco Albert Habig Auburn Baltimore and Ohio Nelson Reckeweg U.S. 421 Napoleon Stephen MacMonough Jeffersonville

Court Business Items Describe Actions In Greene County

The Greene circuit court at Bloomfield closed the Anna M. Jones versus Beveridge Jones divorce for lack of prosecution with costs on the plaintiff. A Saturday hearing on Fleeta Belle Noel versus Paul G Noel restraining order was taken under advisement. A new charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was filed against Charles Figg, arrested by Officer Fred McLaughlin.

Greene Bloomfield Anna M. Jones Beveridge Jones Fleeta Belle Noel Paul G .Noel Charles Figg Fred McLaughlin

Cat Fleeing Birds Story Grows New Version

Two Linton men Gray Ferris and Roy Williams report a scene at the Roosevelt hotel Sunday where a cat owned by Robert Wells chased by two black birds fled under a parked car. The birds stayed on the ground as the cat ran.

Linton Gray Ferris Roy Williams Roosevelt Hotel Robert Wells

Phone Row Sparks Clash Over Transcript At McCarthy Hearing

In Washington on the Army-McCarthy panel, Sen. Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn claim there was a telephone call from Secretary Stevens to G. David Schine, arguing over who initiated contact. Schine attended as the Oct. 21 transcript was reviewed.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Robert T. Stevens G. David Schine Army-McCarthy Schine Stevens Young Schine

Stalcup Funeral Rites Held Today

Isaac William Stalcup age 80 long time Bloomfield and Worthington resident died at 2 30 Saturday at Glenburn Rest Haven. Funeral at Myers Funeral Home Worthington conducted by Rev J T Moore burial in Stalcup cemetery. Survived by two daughters Bessie Crady and Blanche Wright one son Guy Stalcup thirteen grandchildren eleven great grandchildren one brother Grover Stalcup and one sister Mrs Mattie Alen.

Isaac William Stalecup Bloomfield Glenburn Rest Haven Myers Funeral Home Worthington J. T. Moore Stalcup Bessie Crady Blanche Wright Whiting Guy Stalcup Grover Stalcup Mattie Alen

Elks Ladies Plan Meeting at Linton Lodge

The Elks Ladies will gather at the Linton lodge hall at 7 30 Thursday evening with Mrs. O D Lemonds and Mrs. Austin O'Brien as hostesses. Euchre canasta and bridge will be played during the evening.

Elks Ladies Elks Lodge Linton O. D. Lemonds Austin O’brien

Shields Funeral Rites Held Today

Mrs Ida Mae Shields 70 of Bloomfield formerly of Linton died Saturday morning in Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes after illness. Funeral services were at Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield with Rev Robert Wilkes, burial in Fairview cemetery Linton. Survived by two sons Raymond Fisher Bloomfield Ralph Fisher Clinton, brother Clyde Blackburn Petersburg, sister Lula Winegar Bicknell.

Ida Mae Shields Bloomfield Linton Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes Jenkins and Sons Robert Wilkes Fairview Christian Church Shields Orange County George L Nancy Ackburn Raymond W. Fisher Ralph L. Fisher Clinton Clyde Blackburn Petersburg Lula Winegar Bicknell

Two-Car Collision Kills Ten Near Dunkirk Maryland

A two-car crash on a hill crest near Dunkirk Maryland killed ten people eight men and two women. Police reported that both vehicles were completely destroyed with passengers thrown clear and one car catching fire. Survivors were apparently none. Victims included four youths from Silver Spring and an unidentified youth in one car while the other car carried a young Baltimore couple and two Olivet residents. The scene drew Fire Chief Fozzolo describing it as among the worst wrecks he has seen.

Dunkirk Maryland Asst Thomas Fozzolo

Kiwanians Assist Linton Boy Scout Camp Project

The Linton Kiwanis club will meet Tuesday evening at the local Boy Scout camp to paint the Scout building walls. Officers say the effort shows support for youth programs and moral resources, with Boy Scouts serving the meal.

Linton Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Boy Scout Organization

Worthington Man Dies After Dallas Fall

A 24 year old Worthington Air Force enlisted man Ray mond McFarland died in Dallas Texas hospital from injuries after a fall from a hotel fire escape. Investigators said the death was not by his own action and a military escort returned the body to Worthington for funeral services. McFarland a piano player, born May 5 1930, is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother. Burial will be in Worthington cemetery with Air Force honors from Atterbury Air Base.

Worthington Air Force Raymond McFarland Dallas Tex Air Force Young McFarland Owen County John McFarland Worthington-Jefferson High School Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute Carswell Ft. Worth Gaylord McFarland Worthington Berniece Roberts Guenivere DiVincenzo Alice Boyd Marco Myers Funeral Home

Hospital births and admissions roll through local towns

A daughter Pauline Kay was born Friday to Mrs Ralph Mitchell of Jasonville weighing six pounds. Mrs Hollis Edmondson of Enora was admitted Friday for medical treatment. Keith Pigg of Crane had major surgery Friday. David Lee weighed five pounds 12 In. A son Roger Jay born Saturday to Mrs Betty Jo Fulk of Paris Illinois weighing six pounds 6 4 ounces. James Johnson of Linton admitted Saturday for head injury from a tree limb. Mrs Vera McKee of Linton admitted Sunday for medical treatment. Dismissals include Earl Weaver and several Linton residents plus families from Jasonville Odon and Worthington.

Pauline Kay Ralph Mitchell Jasonville Hollis Edmondson Enora Keith Pigg Crane Olen Bedwell David Lee Roger Jay Betty Jo Fulk Paris Ill James Johnson Linton Vera McKee Arnold Whittaker Charles Davis Indianapolis Patricia Joan Moss Michael Dalton Coal City Earl Weaver Eldred Church Betty Hale Harry Armpriester Harry St. John Henry Freund Donald Pilto Chicago, Il Donald Worth Lloyd Winters Alice Alexander Worthington Velma Leers Baby Odon Irving Trimmer Decatur, Il Jimmy Johnson Virgil Bryan

Greenwood Daughter Returns Home After Surgery

Mildred Maxine Greenwood left St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis where she had major surgery and is now recuperating at home. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Greenwood.

Mildred Maxine Greenwood St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis Ed Greenwood

Crop duster slightly injured in Brazil crash

Brazil Ind. Paul A. Carlin 27 of Wilkes Barre Pa sustained a slight concussion when his crop-dusting Stearman plane flipped in a down draft on the John Bowles farm west of Brazil late Sunday authorities said.

Brazil Ind Paul A. Cralin Wilkes-Barre John Bowles Here Carlin

Gunshots Fired In Linton Arrest

A Linton parolee, Bill Phipps, 27, is jailed in Greene County after a Linton officer fired twice at him in a tavern at 1 50 Sunday morning. Phipps faces parole violation and breaking and entering charges. he was arrested by Officers Joe Taylor Ancil Tryon Hobart Cooper and Red Truitt.

Linton Bill Phipps Greene County Bloomfield Phipps Joe Taylor Ancil Tryon Hobart Cooper Indiana Reformatory Jasonville

Bloomfield Man Taken by Death Workman 69 Dies After Illness

Harvey Blaine Workman 69 lifelong Bloomfield resident died at 7 30 PM Saturday at his home after a long illness. Born November 22 1884 in Bloomfield he was the son of Henry and Mahala Buckner Workman. Survived by daughter Mrs Robert Nally Seymour a son Lorens Workman New York City six grandchildren brother Lee Workman Bloomfield half sister Mrs Will Herrington Bloomfield Funeral services 2 00 PM CST Tuesday at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield with Joe Walls officiating burial in Grand View Cemetery.

Harvey Blaine Workman Bloomfield Mr. Workman Henry and Mahala Buckner Workman Robert Nally Seymour Lorens Workman New York City Lee Workman Will Herrington Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Joe Walls Grandview Cemetery

Bedford Limestone Workers Strike in Indiana

About 2,500 limestone workers in Lawrence and Monroe Counties walked out, joining independent unions as negotiations with 23 limestone firms failed. The Belt Conference Union Committee sought a five-cent hourly raise retroactive to April 20. management offered three cents.

Bedford Ind Lawrence Monroe The Belt Conference Union Committee

Police arrest man after gate hits hydrant in New Castle

Ronald L. Perdew was arrested on drunk driving charges after his gate struck a water hydrant, causing a 45 minute water outage in New Castle Indiana a city of about 20000.

New Castle Ind Ronald L. Perdew

Linton Police Nab Pair Who Held up Service Station

Linton officers capture Burlin Elwin Lee of Avon Ohio and Laura May Costa of Buckhannon West Virginia after a Farmersburg gas station holdup. They fled toward Hymera Dugger and Linton before arrest near state road 59. Evidence includes a .22 pistol and $140 reported taken. Both charged with armed robbery in Sullivan County.

Linton Police Ohio West Virginia Linton Farmersburg Burlin Elwin Lee Learnagle Road Avon Laura May Cuosto Buckhannon W. Va Joe Taylor Taylor Joe Feeney Greene Sullivan County Ancil Tryon St. Louis Hubert Wagner Lee Miss Costa College Inn Russell Leroy Church Church Wagner Graysville Hymera Dugger Putnamville Sullivan

Boating Accidents Kill Two in Indiana

Two southern Indiana weekend boating deaths reported. Larwell Cable, 20, Toesin, drowns after a canoe capsizes in the St Joseph River near Fort Wayne. Raymond Silva, 19, Fort Wayne, rescued by a fisherman. Bertha Williams, 32, Indianapolis, drowns when a boat overturns on Shafer Lake near Monticello. bodies recovered.

War Mothers to Meet in Home of Mrs Henico

Mothers of World War II in Howard Cromwell unit plan a meeting at Mrs. Joe Henico s home on A street southwest at 7 30 tonight. Members are asked to note the date and place.

Howard Cromwell Joe Henico

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Michigan State Tax Commission Pr. Rodgers Yoshida United States Europe International Soundphoto Kiwanians Boy Scouts Bedford Limestone United Press
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