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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
6
Worthington considers a water utility rate increase as the city reports 1946 net operating income of $1130.18 on the local water system, yielding under 2 percent return, with projected gross revenues rising about $2500 and annual net income near $2650, just over four percent.
Six year old Joe Lodgston suffered the loss of a leg while riding near the Milwaukee railroad in the city’s northwest. His father Joe Lodgston Jr a WW veteran died in Ohio about three months earlier. A freight train killed fifty six sheep on C and E I tracks near Carlisle owned by F E Meng's father. John B Grove a Greene County resident died in Bloomfield at 63.
The Public Service Commission of Indiana will hold a 10:00 a m public hearing on Friday June 20 1947 in Room 401 State House Indianapolis regarding the fair value of the plant and working capital devoted to water operations and inviting public participation.
Indians along the Clearwater River harvest timber during high water by using weighted hooks on long ropes to snag drifting logs. They set up log fishing camps with teepees along the swollen river as logs are swept downstream from mining camps.
The Rev. W. W. Ritter has spent a lifetime in short term positions. He filled in as pastor of Mt. Nebo United Presbyterian Church for six months until a regular pastor could be assigned. That was 37 months ago.
In wartime shortages, Ritter filled in as the substitute master at Mt Nebo’s one room school. The school board never secured a permanent replacement, so he remained in the role for years.
In Terre Haute Indiana the second degree murder trial of Ella Mobley and John Fagan may go to a 12 jurors today after final arguments. The defendants testified claiming the child Alice Mobley died from accidental injuries while Fagan was caring for her.
Miss Elizabeth McCarthy of Boston claims a bizarre handwriting fraud case, arguing the basis of her profession rests on the idea that no two people write alike. The self described detective discusses forgery as she analyzes the disputed documents.
Miss McCarthy once trained as a lawyer but never practiced as clients avoided her. Her unusual experience was finding a neatly forged signature bearing the name Elizabeth McCarthy on a list endorsing a mayoral candidate.
In Wickenburg Arizona a small white dog loyal to elderly prospector Thompson guards his master after a fainting spell. Constable Fugatt must shoot the dog to allow removal of Thompson's body, the animal buried at his feet.
In a solemn ceremony, Westall pays tribute to a master buried in Wickenburg cemetery saying it was the least they could do. The brief observance underscores respect for the deceased and the community’s acknowledgment.
The Indianapolis livestock report shows hogs at 4 500 head with gains up to 75 cents on heavier weights, sow prices steady, and barrows and gilts mostly 25.25 to 25.50 with varied weights. Cattle totals near 500 and calves 400 with yearlings around 26.00, cows active and higher at 25 up to peak beef cows at 27.00, canners and cutters 11.00–13.75, and dealers steady with bulk sales noted.
The Milwaukee Junior Chamber of Commerce released a pocket air Baedeker for Wisconsin pilots. The free booklet lists airports and seaplane bases with nearest city telephone numbers elevations runway lengths managers and available facilities and fuel charges.
Mrs Maggie Murdock of Linton received a ten dollar check from Swift and Company after submitting a jingle for the new all purpose shortening. Nine hundred ninety nine other women in the sales area also won ten dollars. The grand prize of a trip around the world or ten thousand dollars went to Mrs Charles M Fay of Bristol Rhode Island. Mrs M R Cowper of Kinston North Carolina and Mrs C H Schroeder of Oak Park Illinois won 1947 deluxe Ford sedans as second and third prizes. Twenty five people won hundred dollar prizes.
The Civic Garden club will hold its annual garden contest on June 16 with Miss Gladys Mitchell serving as chair of the contest committee.
Announcement states 33 gardens have entered the contest with entries closing June 16. Committee members listed for inquiries are Mrs. Charles Tindall, Mrs. Jack Klusmeier, Mrs. John Correll, Mrs. George Haseman, and Mrs. Earl Aikin. Judges start about 8 AM Monday to visit gardens and award prizes in seven classes including Flower and Vegetable combined and Truck Gardens.
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