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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
1
The history notes show 1840s Greene County life with low land taxes and sparse cash, crude farming, and scarce markets. It recalls the William Henry Harrison era and the log cabin campaign with duels, plus social quirks like glass neckties, noon dinners, and fashion quips from local figures.
Mrs. Ruby Minella files for divorce from Frank Minella in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield.
Oklahoma outlaw Homer Cook, called Public Enemy No 1, fled Dachau prison in Munich by ripping a window bar. He scaled walls and escaped multiple times since April, prompting a massive hunt across Bavaria with American and German police and bloodhounds. He remains at large with authorities promising shoot-on-sight orders if found.
Claude D. Wilson of Midland admitted for treatment Tuesday. John Murdock of Linton underwent major surgery yesterday. Hallie West of Lyons admitted for treatment. Larry Burch of Linton had a tonsillectomy today. Melvin Nichols of Bloomfield admitted for treatment. Mrs. Doris Starr of Linton dismissed Tuesday. Robert Eugene Cullison taken to his home in Lyons. James Bogard of Linton route 2 went home today. Miss Mildred Graham of Linton route 8 dismissed. Mrs. Frances Sunderman of Lyons taken home.
Members of the Glenburn Bible School plan a picnic at Shakamak State Park Friday. They will meet at the church at 11:00 a.m. for transportation and each attendee should bring his own lunch.
The Studebaker Corp and the CIO United Auto Workers reached a non-contributory pension agreement covering 23 000 production employees for at least five years. It guarantees 100 dollars monthly at age 65 with 25 years service, or 4 dollars per year of service for 10 to 25 years, with early retirement options up to 68. ratification by workers and stockholders is required. The union votes Sunday.
Mrs. Mabel A. Spencer aged 58 died at 3:00 this morning three miles south of Pleasantville after a two year illness. She was a member of Indian Prairie Baptist church. Survived by husband Charles B. Spencer son James T. Spencer of Missoula Mont two brothers Oscar Watt and Arthur Watt four sisters Mary Trimble Ruby Lucas Viola Shake and Hazel Mayfield and one granddaughter. Body taken to Newkirk Funeral home and will be returned home today. Funeral at Indian Prairie Church at 2:00 Saturday with Rev. Arlin Pittman officiating burial in church cemetery.
Five family size cabins are being built at Lake Shakamak near Jasonville in a Shakamak side park. The 16 by 29 foot rustic units will include kitchen shower bath and sleeping areas. Completion is planned in 90 days and the contract is held by Linton contractor Lee Wakefield.
A U P dispatch reports a B 25 missing from Olmsted Air Base has been identified as the crashed plane. Nine aboard were killed but eight bodies were recovered after the Monongahela National Forest wreck on Spruce Mountain near Circleville. Rescue teams mobilized delayed by rugged terrain.
One divorce suit filed in Greene circuit court Bloomfield. Plaintiff Howard Kiser sues Theda Jean Kiser. A marriage license was issued to William Isenogle of Bloomfield Route One and Mary Lou Loffland of Bloomfield.
Dennis M. Bohnert 66 died at 2 30 this morning at his home five miles southwest of Jasonville after three years of ill health. He was a coal miner at the Baker mine and a U M W member. Survived by widow Margaret eight sons William Hugh Ralph Robert Kenneth Ernest and Darrell all of Jasonville Junior of Mishawaka two daughters Mrs Wilma Johnson of Jasonville and Mrs Betty Soncrant of Michigan City 12 grandchildren one brother Hugh of Terre Haute and four sisters Mrs Celia Jenkins and Mrs Lillian Fallon both of East St Louis Ill Mrs Mollie Carr and Mrs Helen Hurst both of Terre Haute. Body to McClanahan Funeral home and returned to family residence. Funeral 2 00 Friday at the funeral home with Rev Noah Beadle officiating burial in Lebanon cemetery.
The Indiana case State vs Oscar Lawson of Bloomfield, charged with reckless driving, was postponed in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. The trial is rescheduled for October 15 after defense attorneys reported Lawson’s illness prevented his appearance.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wathen announce the birth of a son, John Randall, in Washington. The baby weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. mother is the former Katherine Kunkler of this city.
Congressional experts predicted the compromise rent bill would reach the White House soon after Senate House conferrees resolve minor differences. The House and Senate versions extend controls with local option. A social security study and a Kefauver crime inquiry also move forward.
Howard Lynn and daughter Emily of Linton travel from Terre Haute by special train to Los Angeles for the Shrine convention June 18 22. Also aboard are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hixson and family and Si Kramers of Indianapolis. The route includes Terre Haute New Orleans El Paso and Las Vegas with a 5875 mile round trip.
Fallis E Ward of Linton completed a driver education short course on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. The program was directed by Prof C Wesley Dean and co sponsored by the Hoosier Motor Club the Indiana State Department of Public Instruction the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Traffic Safety Commission.
Mr and Mrs Ishmael Osborne of Dugger announce the birth of their daughter Mary Gertrude born June 10 at Mary Sherman hospital Sullivan.
Damages settled in Greene circuit court Bloomfield with plaintiff Doris Marie Payne by next friend Helen Payne receiving 300 dollars. Suit alleged Doris suffered a fractured leg in a taxi accident driven by Wilbur K. Shertzer. Hubert Trinkle named co defendant in complaint for damages.
Indiana PSC announced Milwaukee railroad may discontinue two north south passenger trains between Terre Haute and Bedford on or about July 2 and continue until July 15. Hearings in Indianapolis and May hearings preceded the decision to end service due to a $30 000 to $40 000 annual deficit. Local towns and post office officials were witnesses.
Greene Circuit Court at Bloomfield saw several civil actions filed. James W. LaFollette sues Jean M. Bertram on a note and mortgage foreclosure. Mitchell sues Theodore Goad on an account. Vernon L. Robison and Lois Robison sue the Greene county Board of Commissioners and others to quiet title. Universal C I T Credit Corporation sues William H. Crays for replevin and damages. Bertha C. Moss sues Kenneth Rogers and others for ejectment.
Paul W. Elkins seaman recruit son of Mr and Mrs James W Elkins of Linton is undergoing recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill This training marks the break between civilian and Naval life as the recruit learns fundamental principles of the service Upon completion he will be assigned to Fleet units or a service school for specialized training.
Paul Lester a Linton business man was elected to the City School Board by the City Council at its June meeting. He will take office July 1 succeeding Paul P. Fry. The council discussed gas system improvements and a water mains petition while planning surveys and meetings for a proposed project. A reserve cemetery fund was proposed, and street resurfacing plans were noted with no votes taken. The Legion post received a reserved parking space and a taxi firm gained hours for nightly operations to be reviewed next fall.
James H. Franklin has entered Billings hospital in Indiana polis for observation and treatment. Friends may address Billings V. A. Hospital Ward 1100 Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana.
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