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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
1
Oren Ase Pruitt 38 of Charlotte is killed after opening a wrong door during a honeymoon flight to Asheville. The door opened midair at 6 500 feet near Zion Church cemetery, causing the tragedy as Mrs. Pruitt suffers collapse on arrival.
J Victor Briggs announces the Greater Linton club Parade committee seeks float entries for the July Fourth celebration with cash prizes. Cards have been mailed to merchants churches clubs and organizations but return responses are slow. A June 22 meeting will set time and place for the parade scene featuring floats bands equestrian groups and patriotic entries at 10:00 AM.
Funeral services for Mrs Lola Mary Rector Rose Lindley eight year old of 421 North Main will be at u0 o clock Friday at St Peters Catholic church with Father John Foster officiating burial in Fairview cemetery Rosary will be recited at Welch and Cornett Funeral home at 7 30 o’clock this evening Mrs Lindley born near Dugger on Sept 7 1867 daughter of Jesse and Julia A Rector Sheeny
A federal jury in St Louis found Mathyw J Connelly and T Lamar Caudle guilty of conspiring to defraud the government in a 1945 1951 tax scheme linked to Irving Sachs. Schwimmer was dropped after a heart attack. Sentencing set for July 19 with possible new trial appeals planned by both defendants.
Mrs Isabelle Wilson will host a wedding shower for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Chester Wilson at the shelter house in Dugger Park at 8 o clock Saturday night. The host is the former Carolyn Hoffeditz and invitations were sent to relatives and friends of the couple.
Special to the Citizen notes that inactivity by Congress and the Administration wastes tax dollars. A Hoover Commission projection shows potential annual savings of 600000 for Greene County families, with 66 dollars per family, mostly from middle and lower income groups. Public pressure pushes for action on the commission's 314 recommendations.
Warmest night of 1956 in Elliston reported by U.S. Weather Observer M E Brock. Low 67 degrees and highs over 90 with 94 on Tuesday and 93 on Monday. White River falls to 9.05 feet as storms around muggy air lash the region. Nearby tornadoes and damaging weather sweep Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and beyond, causing injuries and fatalities.
Indiana endures six day heat spike with 96 degrees at Fort Wayne and 94 at South Bend. Forecasters expect relief Friday with highs 80s to mid 80s and scattered showers today through Friday. Two drownings in White River near Mitchell occurred Wednesday as the heat presses death toll.
The Assembly of God church in Sandborn hosts a tent meeting led by evangelist Mrs. Carrie Hunchburger. Services begin at 7:30 PM daily in the church lot on the site of the former Methodist church, with Rev. Gerald Badger announcing the event to the public.
Clerk of the Greene circuit court issues a marriage license to Harold Thomas of Jasonville route two and Betty L. Swaby of Linton route one.
Ora E Bedwell 73 of Jasonville a retired coal miner and Crane employee died at 6 30 pm Wednesday at Freeman Greene county hospital after over a year of ill health. He was born December 15 1882 in Island City southeast of Linton and had lived in Jasonville over fifty years. Survivors include his widow Carrie two sons Olen and Earl two daughters Lorene Prout and Inez Weaver three brothers William Joseph Edward and two sisters Stella McFarland and Mary Headley. Funeral at McClanahan Funeral Home Friday at 2 pm Rev Lloyd Miller officiating with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements completed for Ida Ferguson 86 of Scotland who died Wednesday at home. The service is set for Friday at 1 30 p m at the Scotland Methodist Church with Rev Leon Wessel officiating and burial in Scotland Cemetery.
A Paris Luxembourg express derailed near Fismes killing nine and injuring 136 with 100 light injuries. Several Americans were aboard as tourists traveling from Paris. fear of higher casualties prompted rescue efforts as officials investigated a broken coupling between the fourth and fifth cars.
In Mitchell, two residents die after a boat overturns in White River near Rivervale Camp. Clay Kendall aged 41 and Robert Gaines aged 15 disappeared after the craft struck a snag in swift current. Kendall was recovered about 8 p.m. Searchers continued for Gaines as Turner and Brooks escaped to shore.
Linton and Stockton township 4 H members planning to attend Shakamak camp must register Sunday between 2 and 4 PM. Transport is at 1 PM from the high school or triangle. bring 12 cents for park admission. Bus returns Wednesday at 9 AM. Campers bring bedding toiletries clothing swimsuit and leave jewelry and extra money at home. Camp fee is 4 dollars plus 1 dollar registration.
The Daily Citizen argues for fluoridating Linton's municipal water, noting AMA and ADA endorsements and a majority local support. It cites Newburgh Kingston study, other cities with fluoridated water, and urges the City Council to install the equipment despite political controversy.
INDIANAPOLIS A gun man with a shapely blonde wife defied police as they sought the fugitive after Indiana s biggest bank robbery in 28 years. Mrs Roy Rudolph Drake 23 was arrested with 18000 in cash. her husband a 32 year old ex convict is charged with the hold up of Southport Bank.
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee calls Trevor Gardner to compare U.S. and Soviet air power as lawmakers press for more Boeing B52 production and new weapons. The interservice dispute over Nike and Talos missiles deepens, with House and Senate leaders exploring missile funding and roles in air defense.
The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants completed an eight player deal involving two NL infield stars Red Schoendienst and Al Dark. Cardinals sent Jackie Brandt Bill Sarni Dick Littlefield plus Schoendienst for Dark Whitey Lockman Ray Katt and Don Liddle with no cash exchanged.
Admissions list includes Charles Fulkerson Jasonville Mrs Otha Richards Solsberry Charles Moore Linton Miss Marilyn Kay Goodwin Linton Jimmy Hadley Jasonville Dismissals include Gilbert Norris Bloomfield Miss Juanita Berders Jasonville Richard Richards Linton Attendance at commencement Mr and Mrs Walter Watson and son attended Indiana State Teachers College Terre Haute Monday They were with Mrs Fred Dorraugh and son Richard A Watson earned a BA in foreign language and will teach Latin and Spanish in Evansville next year.
Senate Democrats prepare to show that Vice President Nixon voted in 1951 to force disclosure of lawyers’ government related cases and client lists. Chotiner, Nixon adviser, protests to lawyers to avoid such disclosures. He also worked for Knowland and Warren. no plan to reuse him in campaigns. Democrats note Nixon’s 1951 vote to compel client disclosure by a lawyer.
Kokomo, Ind. Stanley Small 25 was fatally shocked Wednesday while two men Don White 25 Kokomo and Robert Hopper 25 Atlanta were injured trying to install a television aerial on Small's rooftop. The aerial fell across a 110 volt line. They were hospitalized in good condition with burns on hands and feet.
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