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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1955
Page
2
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Inspector McKee pieces together Henry Trout’s movements at the Wolf Hill Inn and hotel, a visit from Regina Pelham, and a possible hit from an unseen assailant. Amy Redgate confirms Trout’s fight and a missing gun, while Regina admits a secret money transfer and warns of danger.
Mrs. Clem Campbell entertained Home Lovers Club members with co hostess Mrs. Mildred Strosnider. The meeting opened with the flag salute and song of the month sung in unison. Mrs. Catherine Edwards gave the history of the song as roll call answered with bright say ings.
A short business session decided to bring a donation for Rest Haven Home to the next meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Goldie Rodecker and Mrs. Ida Solliday, with Mrs. Cora Foster presenting the lessons.
Officers for the ensuing year were installed by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Eagles Hall with Terre Haute chapter conducting the service. Ruth Dixon became president, Marie Mowery first vice president, and other officers named including Etta Haffley secretary and Lola Gray treasurer. Dixon received a gold past president's pin and refreshment served after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Harry Welch are back home after a months Florida visit with their nephew Marion Welch and wife. They traveled by plane and celebrated Mr Welch birthday enroute.
South Portland Maine reports five year-old Steven Hart found 24 hours after straying into nearby woods. He told his mother I’m not going down in those woods no more. The incident centers on a missing child recovered safe after search efforts.
West Fork Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Flag Day luncheon at Shakamak State Park Beach Dining Room. Mrs. Frank Herring presided as regent and committee members were chosen, with Miss Harriet Clark leading the Good Citizens program. Speaker Mrs. Bessie Gillan discussed Naturalization Laws and Citizenship, closing with The American's Creed and Riley’s The Name of Old Glory. Honored guests included Ann Haseman, Lois Heaton, Marynell Jones, and Nina Ray, county winner in Good Citizenship.
The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a $2.3689 billion military public works authorization. The measure funds bases at home and overseas with $1.165 billion for the Air Force, $551.1 million for the Army, and $596.14 million for the Navy, with overseas projects funded and total above the Defense Department request. The Air Force portion is $8.337 million below its request.
Las Vegas City Manager George Rounthwaite in Honolulu predicts gambling will be abolished in Nevada and cites little unhappiness at its end. He warns Hawaii against legalizing gambling, arguing it would attract hoodlums and crooks while Las Vegas spends 1.5 million dollars yearly on police protection.
INDIANAPOLIS JP Mrs Lucy L Hawkins 37 Acton is on trial for second degree murder June 20 accused of holding her four month old son David in scalding water for five to ten minutes in October 1949. She pleaded innocent Monday before Criminal Court Judge Saul I Rabb.
In Muncie Indiana Caldora Keplinger 71 of Eaton died from injuries after a Saturday night two car collision on Ind 3 nine miles north of Muncie. Police said a car driven by Jasper Lewellen 76 of Eaton crossed from a county road and hit the other vehicle. Lewellen and three others were injured less seriously.
Misses pattern 9326 offers a princess ensemble in cotton linen or pique with a curved bodice and full skirt. Sizes 10 through 20, with yardage for size 16 at 4 yards 35 inch fabric plus bolero. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class to Marian Martin Pattern Dept. Linton Daily Citizen New York.
By Pics Crookes the Cozy quilt features 48 state blossoms for home decor. Pattern 7204 includes diagrams and transfers. quilt size 72 by 102 inches. Send 25 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Linton Daily Citizen Arts Dept New York.
AT and T along with the British Post Office and Canadian Overseas Telephone Corpora tion announce a $40 million project to lay a twin transatlantic cable system. Laying begins June 22 from Clarenville Newfoundland to Oban Scotland, with a Nova Scotia Newfoundland link by radio relay. The system will carry 36 conversations simultaneously and improve U S Britain telephone service.
Kenneth and Dick Luebbe and Stanley Sinsel captured a wounded bald eagle with a lasso near Eagle Dilemma Nebraska. They could not keep it due to a $1000 fine to protect the national emblem, nor could they kill it or release it because it would threaten farm animals. Nebraska's game commission finally took the bird for zoo purposes.
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