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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
6
A compact review of notable items from the Linton Daily Citizen as they appeared on corresponding dates in 1931. Highlights include local events, announcements, and community notices from the era.
Capt Frank Hawks completed a six hour eighty eight minute nonstop flight covering about 900 miles from Rome to London setting a speed record. The long journey is reported with emphasis on endurance and historical aviation milestones.
The Star-Times announces its sale of name, good will, circulation lists and publishing equipment to Pulitzer Publishing Co. The Star-Times building and radio properties are not included. The paper will publish its final editions today amid plans to convert the building into offices and to add TV studios.
A Greene circuit court in Bloomfield settled a July 16 1949 auto accident case on state road 67 at Martinsville. Hoyett D Grounds and the Great American Insurance Company of New York vs Carl Kates the court awarded Grounds 50 dollars and the insurance company 1046 50 dollars.
The Army announced on June 15 that Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, commander of the 6th Army in San Francisco, has been approved for retirement.
A marriage license was issued by the clerk of the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield to Hugh Geyer and Honora OConnor of Washington.
Congressman Melvin Price recounts witnessing the Eniwetok A bomb test. He describes the flash heat and towering fireball, the shock wave that pushed on ears, and the vast horizon showing limited damage. He warns the weapon is terrible yet finite and argues many such weapons deter war.
Mrs. Mary Hubbert of Linton admitted for treatment. Mrs. Felix Faiderhbe of Linton gave birth to a 5 pound 13 ounce girl named Jacquelyn. Paul Meurer of Linton had minor surgery. Mrs. Ruth Stone and baby of Indianapolis went home yesterday. Mrs. Harley Burke and baby to Bloomfield today. Mrs. James Gardner of Salsberry gone home. George White of Linton dismissed this morning. Mrs. Thelma Enicks of Lyons went home today. Mrs. Laura Roach of Linton dismissed today.
Raymond Agrue, 18, of Crit tenden Kentucky, was found dead along U. S. 40 four miles west of Greenfield Indiana. State police said he was apparently struck by a semi trailer while walking along the road and believe the driver was unaware of the crash.
In Chicago DiSalle urged beef price rollbacks to stabilize markets before about 300 cattle raisers and feeders. He argued the need for controls as farmers voiced unhappiness, with some claiming the plan threatened their businesses before he left for Washington.
Pvt Orval L Newsom formerly of Switz City is at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri receiving training with a unit of the 6th Armored Division.
Congressmen probe beef flows amid beef price control talk. DiSalle says price controls can be profitable for farmers and warns about a harsh response to any black market. Des Moines officials report eight direct violations of slaughtering regs and 60 minor infractions, with one slaughterer operating outside the law since OPA days.
Lafayette Indiana June 15 two Greene county high school graduates receive Purdue University scholarships for fall 1951. Jerry L Mitchell Lin ton route 3 wins a 4 H club scholarship valued at 35 dollars per semester renewable for eight semesters based on 4 H club work and scholastic rating. Jerry G McQueary Jasonville wins a combined Special Merit and Pitcher scholarship valued at 60 dollars per semester for scholastic excellence. Mitchell also earned another Purdue scholarship.
Hogs 7 000 head active with gains from 25 to 50 cents for most weights. Cattle 200 head steady with loads of high choice 700 725 lb heifers at 35 50 and cows 27 00 29 50. Sheep 400 head with lambs around steady and western lamb values around 2.00 lower.
Extravagant Father’s Day meal offered with fried chicken or T-bone steak for $1.00. Includes two vegetables a salad buttered rolls drink and dessert in a family friendly service starting at 11:00 a.m.
Maud Woodruff states the business will close every night at twelve o'clock including Saturdays to allow staff needed rest.
In an ancient Roman marriage the bride was bought by the groom from her parents for three copper coins. The detail explains a dowry like purchase reflecting early marital customs.
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