Trolley Strikes Paralyze Johnstown Transit Area
A bus and trolley strike in Johnstown Pa disrupts transport for about 250000 residents. About 275 workers voted to strike over a war labor board ruling lowering hourly wages from 80 to 72 cents. Bus drivers earned 65 cents and trolley operators 68 cents. The walkout lasts a day in April and a meeting to decide a back to work appeal is planned by the local transportation committee.
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Johnstown
Traction Company
War Labor Board
Wanted men and women who are hard of hearing
Public notice seeks adults with hearing loss for a home method test promising improved hearing or money back. Ad promotes Curine Ear Drops available at Hamilton and drug stores.
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Hamilton
Notice of Administration for Otto B Haseman Estate
James H Haseman named administrator by Greene County Indiana Circuit Court judge for the estate of Otto B Haseman a solvent estate. Edwin B Long attorney to notify creditors and interested parties. June 5 1948.
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Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
Otto B. Haseman
James H. Haseman
Edwin B. Long
Social Calendar Highlights Monday Activities
Mu Beta Gamma Circle meets Mrs. Pearl Harbett at 7 30 p m Chickateth Council Pocahontas at Red Men's hall 7 p m Epworth League Glenburn at community house 7 15 p m Metropolitan Lodge 198 K of P at hall 7 30 p m Scouts Cubs at community house 6 30 p m Scout Troop 60 at 6 30 p m Band Parents club at high school 7 p m
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Mu Beta Gamma Circle
Pearl Harbett
Epworth ‘League of
Glenburn
Friendship Club Holds June Meeting
Mrs. Henrietta Spurgeon hosted the Friendship club at her home for a June gathering. A short business session preceded Bingo. attendees included Lizzie Gamblin Aline Belval Violet Rich Jerry Bessie Clark Inna Glen Zella Moore Patty Bonnie Marianna Carol and the hostess. Regrets came from Nellie Goodson Sally Morgan. next meeting at Nellie Goodson’s home.
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Lizzie Gamblin
Aline Belval
Violet ‘Rich
Erry
Bessie ‘Clark
Inna Glen
Zella Moore
Patty
Bonnie
Anna ‘Shepard
Marianna
Carol
Spurgeon
Nellie Goodson
Sally Morgan
Delta Theta Tau Party and Lodge Meeting Schedule
Delta Theta Tau hosts a party at Leonards Grill at 7 5 p m with call 326 R 1 if unable to attend. Linton Lodge No 560 F and A M holds a meeting at the hall at 7 80 p m to work in the EA degree. Quapaw Council No 80 Pocahontas meets at Red Men hall at 7. Loyal Order of Moose No 1484 meets at the Moose hall at 7 30 p m. Beginners First Aid class runs 7 to 9 at the public library. Girls 44H club gathers at the high school at 2 p m.
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Delta Theta Tau
Leonard’s Grill
Linton Lodge No
Quapaw Council No. 80
Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Loyal Order of Moose No. 1484
Moose Hall
Wednesday activities listed for local clubs and groups
The Wednesday section notes meetings and gatherings across organizations. Women’s Council of the Christian church meets at 2 pm with Mrs B McGriffin. Other groups include Baptist Ladies Aid all day at the church Eagles Lodge Rotary club luncheon at 12 15 pm Unity Lodge I O O F at 7 30 pm and Girls 44H club at 2 pm at the high school. Programs at Glenburn W S C S community house and a Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club hosted by Mrs Seph Inman at 2416 with Mrs Tobe Robertson as co hostesses.
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Women’s Council of the Christian Church
B. McGriffin
Northeast 3Rd Street
Thursday community meeting and club schedules
Beginners First Aid class at the library 7 to 9 pm. Women’s Relief Corps, American Legion Post and Auxiliary meet at 7 pm. Choir practice at Baptist church 7:45 pm. Stated meeting Linton Lodge 560 SF and AM at 7:30 pm. United Brethren choir 7 pm. Methodist choir 7 pm. Alpha Delphian at Surgical Dressing class 1 pm. Townsend club at city hall 7:30 pm. Surgical Dressing classes at Nik’s home 1 to 4 and 7 to 9.
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United Brethren
Methodist
Alpha
Delphian
Townsend Club
Women of the Moose gather at Moose Hall
Chapter 19 schedules a 7 p m meeting at the Moose hall and Surgical Dressings classes at Elks home from 11 to 4 and 7 to 9. Columbian Chapter No 140 EO S meets at 7 30 p m, Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission at 7 p m, Quapaw Tribe No 143 IORM meets at the hall at 7 p m, Sons of American Legion meet at the Legion home at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
fElk
Columbian
E.S
Glenburn Mission
Sons of American Legion
Legion
14 JC Club Holds Recent Meeting
Members of the 14 JJ C club enjoyed games and contests at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Muriel Mazoyer in her home. Refreshments were served after the meeting to Mesdames Vivian Bryant Flora Ladson Callie Masters Eula Wright Elsie Conklin and guests Miss Blanche Piper Stella Piper Oletha Moss and Mrs Nell Fergusson with the hostess. Regrets were received from Mesdames Lucy Jackson Marcel Coulomb Ella Richards and Mary Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JJ ‘'C Club
Lucy Jackson
Marcel Coulomb
Ella Richards
Mary Bryant
J. T. M. Club Social Meets Friday Afternoon
Members of the J. T. M. club enjoyed a social afternoon at Mrs. Branch Hunter's home. A brief business session was led by president Mrs. Earl Haag. The group played cootie with prizes awarded to Mesdames William Alkire Cecil Meredith Walter Thomas Irvin Taylor and Mark Haag. Others present included Mesdames John Onion es Arthur Harbin Habley Strd William Shmith and the hostess.
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J. T. M. Club
Branch ‘Hunter
Earl Haag
William Alkire
Cecil Meredith
Walter Thomas
Irvin Taylor
Mark Haag
John Oniones
Arthur Har
Habley
William Shmith
Frank Hart
Mrs. Hunter
Yates Franklin Vows Announced in Terre Haute
Betty Jean Yates daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Yates of West Linton marries Master Sergeant William C Franklin son of William Franklin also of West Linton The vows were read in Terre Haute on June 12 Both graduates of Linton Stockton high school The bride works at Johnson Feed and Supply Co and will stay in Linton Franklin is stationed with the US Army at Camp Hulen Texas in the army for two years.
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Edward Yates
West ‘Linton
Betty Jean
William C.franklin
William Franklin
Terre ‘Haute
Linton-Stockton High School
Johnson ‘Feed and ‘Supply Co
Linton
Set
Franklin
United States Army
Camp Hulen
Tex
Dinner Honors Cpl McFarland
A dinner Sunday at Mrs. Alice Boyd’s Mareo home honored Cpl Gaylord McFarland on a thirty day furlough after three and a half years abroad with the United States Army. Attendees included John MacFarland Worthington Raymond McFarland Madonna Roberts James Boyd Jimmie Boyd Lela Boyd and others. McFarland serves in the Medical Detachment of the 32nd Fighter Group with prior duty in the Canal Zone and several South American countries.
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Cpl
Gaylord McFarland
Workington
United States Army
Alice Boyd
Mareo
John MacFarland
Worthington
Raymond McFarland
Bill Roberts
Madonna
Terre Haute
James [Boyd
Jimmie
Hinman Heads to Indianapolis for Federal Grand Jury
J. Fred Hinman departed Sunday for Indianapolis to serve on the federal grand jury. Mrs. Carrie Humphreys of Bloomfield visited her mother, Mrs. Florence Payne, Sunday. Lowell Pope of Indianapolis spent the weekend with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pope. Everett Page and sons Gary Dean and Allen Ray, with Pauline Denman, returned home after a week in Chattanooga, Tennessee visiting Mrs Page s aunt. Rev and Mrs Shirley Barrow of Dugger visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Denman. Mrs Mary Ida Secrest returned.
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J. Fred Hinman
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Carrie Humphreys
Bloomfield
Florence Payne
Lowell Pope
Mrs
Lloyd Pope
Everett Page
Gary Dean
Allen Ray
Pauline Denman
Chattanooga
Tenn
Siest ‘Shirley Barrow
Dugger
Frank Denman
Norma Jane Sinders
Lester Sinders
Jasonville
Hazel Thomas
John Barnett
Saul ‘Page
iMr
Charles Page
Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Jasonville Area
Local residents hosted or visited family and friends over the weekend with travel to Indianapolis Terre Haute Anderson Bloomfield and nearby towns. Notables include Lee Kerns Shoals Norma Jane Sinders Indianapolis Dewey Brown Indianapolis and Mrs Hazel Thomas Indianapolis among others visiting relatives and attending small gatherings.
Mine safety review highlights three Indiana coal mines near Linton
Federal inspectors urged better ventilation and ignition safeguards at the Frog Pond near Rockville and the Raccoon Ra mine near Rosedale, citing good safety records but recommending muzzle of methane risks and use of permissible equipment. Friar Tuck open-pit mine at Linton received praise for plant readiness and safety practices while confirming sixteen commendable items.
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Parke
Greene Counties
Indiana
R. ‘Sayers
Bureau of ‘Mines
Robert Lindsay Coal Company
Frog Pond
Friar Tuck
Linton
Greene County
Bureau of Mines
Sayers
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
T. Alvin Scully
J. l. Guido
Friar ‘Tuck
Poultrymen urged to keep egg rooms cool and moist
A fragment reports growers told to cool and moisten egg rooms to maintain air quality. Details about location and date are unclear in the damaged text.
Mine Safety Inspectors Urge Better Workplace Measures
Inspectors led by T C Higgwins and L W Kelly urged improved lighting in the pit for night work, safer handling of wiring and explosives, removal of overhanging highwall material, and protective clothing. Reports available at the Bureau of Mines Washington DC and Vincennes district office.
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Holmes Safety Association
T. C. Higgwins
L. W. Kelly
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C
Bureau of Mines District
Vincennes
Dnd
New Egg Cases Prove Popular in Indiana
NEW EGG CASES PROVING POPULAR LARAYERITDE Ind June 14 Popular as well as patriotic is the use of the new cardboard egg cases that are replacing old wood ones since the war started says IL A Wilhelm Purdue University extension poultryman The new cases avoid nails let lids remain intact some have hand hold slots Some hatcheries have used them for years Warns against damp floors as cardboard will absorb moisture and decay Place cases on slat frames to allow air circulation and maintain egg quality
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Larayeritde
Ind
Aswell
Il.a.wilhelm
Purdue University Extension Poultryman
Wilhelm
Plebiscite Ordered on Rabbits and Chickens in Inglewood
Inglewood California orders a city plebiscite to decide if rabbits and chickens may be kept within city limits. Ballots were distributed with water bills to ensure widespread voter participation.
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Inglewood
Calif
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Linton Daily Citizen
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Plkin C. Turner
EB. L. Barnes
Hoyt Clark
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Newakiriguneral
Daily Citizen
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Helen L. Grubbs
Chickateth ‘Council
Metropolitan ‘Lodge No
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Friendship Club
Henrietta Spurgeon
P.m
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Eagles Lodge
Unity Lodge
Rotary Club
Methodist Church
Glenburn W. S. C. S
Ladies Fancywork Circle
Tobe Robertson
Charles [Poe
Lenore Slinkard
Women’s Relief Corps
American Legion
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
the Baptist Church
iNik
Quapaw Tribe No. 143
JC Club
Yates - Franklin
Cpl. McFarland
Mary Ida Secrest
Leonard Scholl
Forest Hunter
Dewey Brown
Wilma Fish
Marion Fish
Neta Shields
Venza Stewart
Marie Denny
Martha Armstrong
Jessie Mitchell
Mack Clayton
Opa Mitchell
Anderson
Lowell Mitchell
Cla Rowe
Dolph Lewis
Raccoon
Snelled Hiooks
Stee
Popperakle Klies
Obo
Gure Gre
Baes
Carlisle
Rass
Reme
Ocean Breeze
BBC
Paul Gambill
Firestone
N. Nain St
the Cine
Robert Young
Lana Turner
Walter Brennan
Lana
Brennan
Young
M-G-M
Cine Theater
Marlborough
John’s
St. Main St
Western Auto Store
Eleventh Street
City OF Linton Utilities
Wolford’s
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