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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
6
In wartime analysis reports describe a new insect destroyer called DDT found by labs and rapidly produced by manufacturers. The substance was tested widely and delivered to battle fronts, with pilots like Major Dave Hall credited for aerial spraying over Saipan and the Marianas.
Force under Mayor Camden Riley halts the local miners train due to a washout on the C M and St P line between Hymera and the Mohawk mine. The Ebbw Vale mine near Sullivan again resumes work under the plan for signing up individually between operation and locals. Local police arrest a man believed to lead a gang robbing area grain elevators.
The State of Indiana versus Mrs. Margaret Brinegar Carter of Owensburg is set for trial before a Greene County jury in Bloomfield Monday. Charged with assault and battery, the case stems from alleged severe beatings of her step-daughter Betty Lou Carter. Carter is free on $1,000 bond awaiting trial.
Charles E. Healy, a truck farm operator, started a tractor at a Vincennes gas station and cranked it in gear. The tractor roared into action, knocked down two gasoline pumps, damaged the concrete base, and sparked a blaze. Firemen extinguished the flames. damage totaled about $1,000 to the station and $250 to the tractor. Healy injured a finger while trying to stop the ignition and was hospitalized with feared amputation.
Experts advise refinishing kitchen refrigerators with a spray gun by a specialist. Clean surfaces free from grease before applying two coats of quick drying enamel in the chosen color.
The blueberry, native to America, has only recently entered extensive commercial cultivation, marking about a century of organized farming. This shift reflects rising market demand and advances in horticulture shaping modern fruit production.
An advertisement urges readers to check blood strength for fatigue and pale appearance. It touts SSS Tonic as a proven remedy for non organic anemia, improving digestion and appetite, energizing the body, and restoring color. The pitch cites extensive sales and urges buying from a drug store.
Indiana University President Herman B. Wells arrived at Weir Cook airport Indianapolis after six months as cultural adviser to U S occupation authorities in Germany. He was greeted by his mother Mrs Granville Wells and said the reeducation machinery he helped set up in Germany is in place.
Wells said the United States programs will outpace both Britain and others, with forty institutions to train German teachers and a publication program for 16 million textbooks annually. He predicted military occupation may extend a decade.
Funeral services are set for Charles Crouse Crysel 58 a former Jasonville resident who died Sunday at his Mason City Iowa home. Burial will be in K of P cemetery with services at his mother's Jasonville home. Survivors include widow Ruby Crysel, mother Mildred Crowe, a son Welby Crysel, two half brothers Ebron Crowe Jasonville and LeRoy Crowe Detroit, sisters Ernest Bilyeu Mersin and Roy Franklin Dayton Ohio, and half sister Frank Browning Linton.
Indiana farmers plan a 5000 mile western tour this summer coordinated by the Indiana Farm Bureau. Beginning August 19, the trip includes Pike's Peak and four national parks with 200 reservations due to park housing limits. Manager Glenn Sample notes timing aligns with harvests and state fair return.
In St. Joseph Missouri a so called fishersman attempted to steal sausages from a grocery store by using a 10 foot pole with a large hook after his cane pole broke. A smashed window and the broken pole were found as clues.
North Burris Chapel reports visits among Mason Wright and related families. Linton holds social calls as Ina Wright of Indianapolis and Miss Lelia Wright visit relatives. Revs Robling and family, and Edwin Goodman host guests including Avery Bennett and Edith Goodman for Decoration Day observances.
State Trooper arrest follows a vehicle crash that injured no one. The Waggoner car occupants included the hunter, his wife, and two children en route to Indianapolis for their daughter’s college commencement. They continued their trip after the incident.
In Indianapolis on June 8, hogs 13 000 opened slow with light early sales 180 240 lb hogs weak to 25 lower. later trade steadier with top 25 off. Heavier weights steady. good 170 240 lb 24.00 24.50, 250 280 lb 22.50 24.00, 290 350 lb 21.00 23.00, 360 450 lb 19.50 20.75. Sows active, steady with Monday at 16.50 18.00. choice lights 18.25 18.50. Cattle 2 500 calves 700 and other fed steers trade active.
Wheat firm with 9 car receipts. No 1 red 2.20 No 1 hard 2.20 No 2 red 2.19 No 9 hard 2.19. Corn firm with 28 car receipts. No 2 yellow 2.19 No 3 yellow 2.18 No 2 white 2.29 No 3 white 2.28. Oats firm with 3 car receipts. No 2 white 1.07 No 2 red 1.07. Soybeans firm with 5 car receipts 4.14 carload lots F. O. B. Indiana and Illinois points.
Citizens of Linton urged involvement after the City School Board decision affects educational rights. A special meeting is set for 7:30 p m Thursday at Mrs Florence Scott’s home to organize a response.
The Advisory Board of Washington Township Greene County Indiana will meet at 8:00 PM on Monday for negotiating school bus driver services. Contracts require State Board of Education approval. Specifications on file. drivers must carry $10 000 liability and property damage insurance and a $1 000 surety bond. By OM Sappenfield Township Trustee.
Two Sandborn men faced fines from Justice of the Peace William Smith after a Sunday night crash on Road 67 near Vincennes. John Waggoner, 74, paid 34.50 and had his license suspended 90 days for driving while intoxicated. Roy Brown paid 15.50 for public intoxication. The collision involved Waggoner’s 1941 Mercury and Roy E. James of Piggott Arkansas in a 1941 Chrysler. James estimated about 200 dollars in damage.
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