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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
1
A collage of tax refund chatter and nostalgic references to Indiana rail history. Joe Turner's Mine Run column is praised for its Life and Incidents of the arrow Gauge Railway story, with jokes about the Narrow Gauge and old routes around Switz City Linton and Bedford.
A hospital report lists several admissions and surgeries. Mrs Sherman Wright underwent major surgery Thursday evening and Mrs William Moores was admitted for treatment Thursday. Wiley Laverne Swaby and Theora Fairchild were admitted today. Hilda Jeanetta Ghoulson of Bloomfield also was admitted today. A boy named Rodney Lynn was born to Mrs Robert Sims of Bloomfield today. Mrs John Stefancik had minor surgery today. Robert Brown of Lyons had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs R Cox of Rose Hill II is noted.
Washington June 14 reports from shipping administrator Granville Conway that the maritime strike should be settled today after agreement on major issues. A fact finding board proposals on retroactive pay were accepted by Harry Bridges as negotiators push to finish before a midnight strike start.
Dugger Methodist Church will hold an all-day gathering on Sunday June 16 with a re dedication ceremony a memorial for a Honor Roll boy and a remembrance of departed ministers. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 special music a church basement basket dinner at 1 30 p m Robert Ciscell memorial Dr S W Robison speaker short talks by visiting ministers and Mrs Paris Kirk all members and families are invited to attend with potluck baskets and Clarence Homberger pastor assisting.
The Linton Council of Women will hold their final meeting of the year in the local public library Monday afternoon at two o clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be installed at this meeting. All members are urged to be present.
In 1924 Nellie Taylor Ross was named Governor of Wyoming becoming the first woman to hold a U.S. state executive office.
Occupants of a car driven by Rev Grady Spiegel pastor of the Linton first Christian church escaped injury when the auto plunged 25 feet down an embankment on state road 54 in Busseron Bottoms west of Dugger. A broken front spring wedged the steering. Passengers included Mrs Spiegel son Grady Jr and Mr and Mrs F C Brown of Owensboro Ky. The car and occupants suffered only minor damage.
A privately owned passenger plane crashed into a suburban yard near Jeffersonville Indiana in early morning fog killing pilot Paul Tanksley 24 and passenger Albert Hall 23. Coroner Edward Coots said Hall died instantly. Tanksley died later at a New Albany hospital. The owner Charles Bush said the two had taken off without permission from Bush airport near New Albany and the ship was being repaired by Neal Williams. The crash damaged telephone wires shrubbery and yard near Myrtle Hobert’s home.
A Constellation club gathering is set for 7 30 this evening at the home of Mrs Cliff Strong. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs Bertha Musser Harper aged 62 died at 5 30 pm Thursday at her Switz City home after a four month illness. A former White Rose resident, she was born near Freedom Owen county June 14 1883. Survived by husband Cadie and several Carpenter and Poole relatives. Funeral from Welch and Cornett Linton Sunday at 2 pm with Rev John Jerrells officiating, burial Marco cemetery.
The United Brethren church hosts Sunday evening the Daily Vacation Bible School Commencement and the annual Children Day program. A rich lineup includes Patty Reynolds Iris Lockhart Josephine Taylor Shelba Clark Doris White Carolyn Wymer Katherine Campbell Sharon Templeton Ronnie Creager Carolyn Hollingsworth Carol Gene Shepard Elaine McGriffin Judy Maxwell Lea Rose Franklin Bobby Miller Maxine Underwood Kenny Maxwell Carolyn Correll Jimmy Moore Wilma Tucker Albert Taylor J C Storms Saundra Curry Sharon Kay Muse Eileen Fritz Shela Jean Hadley Darrell Padgett Jackie Larry Miller Doris Ann Collins Carolyn Copeland Carolyn Shilkett Janet Fitzpatrick Ronald Templeton and Patty Lou Moore.
Edwin G. Creel, an elderly Washington auto dealer, told reporters he would file serious charges against Fred M. Vinson. He tied his accusations to a 1933 receivership case in which Vinson presided on a prior hearing. Chairman Pat McCarran postponed the subcommittee action for one week to allow written proof.
Commencement exercises for Glenburn Bible School pupils will be at 7:00 tonight at the Glenburn church. Deaconess Nora D. Yoder announced the public is invited to attend a program of music scripture readings and other numbers. The school enrolled 76 pupils.
Joe Potochnik, former Greene county golf champion, equaled the amateur course record at Linton Municipal with a two under par thirty four. He started with three birdies, then parred five holes, and finished with a four on a par three after a brief lapse. The Army veteran recently discharged and back in competition, he matched his prewar best.
Three drowning incidents were reported by Hoosier authorities. Charles Harris, 14, of Cartersburg, drowned in a gravel pit. John Dittetow, 15, also of Cartersburg, was with him. Terry Clegg, 10, of Alexandria, drowned at the municipal pool. Dale Stiffler, 3, of Richmond, fell into a private pool at home.
Washington June 14 A high ranking Republican pledged to seek restoration of price controls on meat poultry and dairy following the Senate vote to extend the OPA to June 30 1947. The chamber stripped many existing controls though rent limits remained untouched. The measure now goes to a House Senate conference as administration backed a veto if changes fail. The Senate also dropped price powers over leaf tobacco tobacco products and petroleum.
The Little Betty baseball team will journey to North Terre Haute to face Rassel's Diamond Nine in a Western Indiana league game at Elm Grove Park. On Sunday June 23 they meet West Terre Haute at the Betty Diamond west of Dugger.
Deaconess Nora D. Yoder reports two donations to the Glenburn Mission housing project and announces the name Glenburn Lin Evening Guest Homes. Donations include 50 dollars from the Linton Courtney American Legion post and 5 dollars from Mrs. Anderson of Spencer. The name arises from letters of eleven local men connected to nearby CCC barracks funding.
U S Navy observers establish a sub area office on the second floor of the Federal Building in Terre Haute to monitor coal mine operations amid government seizure. Lt Comdr P M Clarkson leads a team reporting to Interior Department officials and the Chicago area command.
Sgt. John Powell of Linton route two was honorably discharged from the U S Army Tuesday at Camp Atterbury Separation Center after more than 26 months of service including 22 months in Germany. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Otto Powell of Linton route two and now at his parents home.
In New Britain Connecticut a yearly festival honors Taras Shevchenko the Ukrainian poet and playwright who lived 1814 to 1861. The program features his plays and songs with lyrics written by him performed.
The U S proposes an international atomic control body with enforcement powers to oversee all dangerous atomic activities including bomb plants. Baruch presents a treaty plan backed by President Truman aiming to destroy or hand over U S atomic weapons to the agency within a UN framework. The proposal seeks world peace through sanctions backed by teeth in international law.
In Libertyville Illinois a Milwaukee passenger train disrupted a mail pouch drop. Money scattered as bills flew into the breeze. Postal inspectors estimate up to ten thousand to one hundred thousand dollars may be missing. Ground beneath wheels or pockets of residents suspected.
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