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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
6
State Bank Examiner Brownell announces the People's State Bank at Jasonville has been reorganized and placed on a sound basis. The report notes improved financial stability and adherence to regulatory standards.
The report notes Karen Berniece's naming and several medical events. David Selby and Estil Spinks, both from Bloomfield, underwent appendectomies. Danny Brownewell of Switz City had an appendectomy yesterday. Lloyd Scott and Mrs. Ava Reynolds were admitted for medical needs and major surgery respectively. Eva Lynch gave birth to John Douglas. another boy was born to Mrs. Alice Smith. Weekend dismissals include multiple patients and babies across Bloomfield Switz City Worthington New Albany Linton Jasonville Sandborn.
Four travelers Jerry Jones Bill Marshall Jerry Rupert and Fred Fisk report a cross country journey in a 1926 model car from Linton through Illinois Iowa Minnesota to South Dakota. They describe Belvue state park the Little Brown Church in the Vale Mitchell corn palace and a Mitchell carnival with one flat tire and good health.
Funeral services for Henry L Bland 83 a retired farmer from the Switz City community were held at the Tulip Church of God with burial in Tulip Cemetery. Born August 29 1864 he was survived by widow Zelma two daughters Laura Norris and Lizzie Shields a son William Bland eleven grandchildren and numerous relatives. Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield handled arrangements.
Mrs. Delia Freeman aged 70 lifelong Greene County resident died Friday night at her Center township home. Born March 3 1878 she was the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Garner and member of Hobbieville Methodist Church. Survived by four daughters and four sons, plus a brother. Funeral Tuesday at Hobbieville Methodist Church with burial in Carmichael cemetery. Body lying in state at Leo Freeman’s home. Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield in charge.
Wilford Goodman, 20, of Dugger, remained in serious condition at Freeman Greene County Hospital with a head injury after a motorcycle accident on State Road 54 near Ellis School northwest of Linton. X rays were being taken. Jimmy Fritz of Linton, who was injured, was released today. Fritz said Goodman’s bike struck Fritz’s bike when approaching a bump at high speed.
Livestock report from Indianapolis on June 14 shows hog numbers at 10,000 with prices 25 to 50 cents higher than Friday's average and demand described as active and good.
The Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes Local 1297 voted Saturday to strike at midnight Tuesday if no satisfactory agreement is reached with Wabash Valley Coach Company by then. Max Bledsoe and Harold Eisman said after 60 days of negotiations a wage scale and working conditions remain unresolved. A federal conciliator failed to trigger arbitration and the state did not take jurisdiction. The walkout would affect service between Terre Haute Evansville and Terre Haute Linton and Sullivan.
June 14 Terre Haute report notes the Wabash Valley Coach Company unit of the Amalgamated Association faces a potential strike as negotiations stall. Union members reportedly reapplied pressure for better terms.
Wheat prices firm with small receipts. No 1 red and No 1 hard at 2.20, No 2 red and No 2 hard at 2.19. Corn weak with 70 cars received. No 2 yellow 2.21, No 3 yellow 2.19, No 2 white 2.36, No 3 white 2.34. Oats firm with 7 cars. No 2 white 1.12, No 2 red 1.12. Soybeans firm with no receipts. 4.02 per carload F O B Indiana Illinois points.
Virgil May of South Linton was fined 11.80 dollars in Mayor Arthur M. Grass court after arrest by Linton police on a public intoxication charge.
To our friends and neighbors who were kind during the death of Freddie Ellis we express sincere appreciation. Special thanks to Rev Robling the singers and pianist and all who sent flowers or helped in any way. Every token will be cherished in our memory. The Ellis Family
The family of Roscoe E. Booker expresses deepest thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown after their loss. Gratitude is extended to Rev Karns, the singers and pianist, and to those who sent flowers or assisted in any way including Mrs Marie Beck Mrs Lou Shoptow and Audrey Booker.
Mrs. Garland Wolfe of Sullivan was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner gathered at Humphreys park. Relatives and friends attended from Indianapolis Clinton and Sullivan, including Clarence Beck family Leon and Bob, Russell Faulk and Dick, Maurice Hudson and daughters Leah Rae and Drenda Kay, among others.
Boxing shorts include Cooper knit jockeys and regular broad cloth shorts. Ribbed athletic shirts also available in all sizes. Prices range from 60 cents to 1 dollar 95 cents.
Mrs Garland Wolfe and her sons Harry Don and Paul of Sullivan join Mr and Mrs Roscoe Duke of Linton and the Faulks of Linton in welcoming the honored guest to a community event.
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