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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
1
Style expert from Chicago reports a fashion shift among teen girls toward more masculine and feminine outfits, trading sloppy sweat ers for tailored shirts and form fitting skirts. He credits fashion magazines and films with driving the move toward more feminine, movie star inspired looks.
Members of the Linton Frank Courtney American Legion post announce a stag party on Saturday night June 28 at the clubhouse in Lee-Sherrard park. A fish fry and refreshments will be served with entertainment. Proceeds benefit the local Legion building fund. Tickets cost $1.
Mr and Mrs Robert Morgan of South Twenty fifth street Terre Haute welcomed a daughter Libby Ann born this morning weighing seven pounds 13 ounces She is the couple's second child in the home The father is a former resident of Linton.
Thousands of Ottumwa residents brace for receding floodwaters as the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers threaten new inundation. Rain swollen rivers sweep Nebraska Missouri and Illinois with 20 000 homeless and 1 500 000 acres flooded. Damage tops 40 million dollars as engineers warn of a second major rise in the central Mississippi valley starting midweek.
Mile. Julietta Maloire of Avignon France arrived in Solsberry to wed Henry W. Lutz. She withdrew before the ceremony saying he looked different out of uniform. Mayor Jack Bruner heard the case with translator Patrolman Willard Gillaspy. She must marry within 90 days to stay in the United States.
Paxton miner William J. McKinley, 48, died at his Paxton home at 6 a m Sunday after illness since March 25 He married Amanda Ridge on June 13 1924 He is survived by his wife a step daughter and ten children at home Funeral services will be at 2 30 p m Tuesday at the Paxton Methodist church with burial in Webb Cemetery Newkirk Funeral home of Pleasantville is in charge
George E Enders 86 former Bloomfield postmaster and Greene county Democratic chair dies Friday in Bloomfield. Survived by Grace M Enders widow two daughters Mary Ruth Analie Enders son Ervin Lee Enders sisters Marie Enders Houston and Minnie Gnau Tell City funeral Sunday at Jenkins Funeral chapel Bloomfield with Rev L D Robertson officiating burial Grandview cemetery.
A southern railroad freight train derailed 10 miles north of Corydon Indiana killing an Indianapolis youth 19 year old Robert Rhea Goodman. An unauthorized passenger died in the wreck while another unidentified man was trapped for more than three hours before being freed and hospitalized. Sheriff Bailey said the cause was under investigation and 17 cars buckled in the crash aboard a consist of farm implements grain and refrigerated meat en route to Louisville from St Louis.
All members of the Linton Saddle club are requested to meet tonight at the Conservation club house.
A Gulf Refining Co pipeline ruptured four miles south of New Palestine Indiana causing a large oil spill and a towering smoke plume. Workers sealed the leak at the Greenwood pumping station but smoke continued rising over surrounding fields.
Leon Hubble of Linton swept all races at Bloomington dirt track winning the 10-lap opening race the second 10-lap event the 20-lap feature and a special five-lap handicap race He set a half mile track record of 28.62 seconds in qualifying and now leads the trophy contest after his latest victory.
Private First Class Robert H. Targett of Linton is en route to the United States aboard the S S General Blatchford from the Paranaque Replacement and Disposition Center south of Manila. Upon arrival in San Francisco he will go to Camp Stoneman to be released from service.
Linton Eagles defeated the undefeated Brazil VFW 5 to 2 at the Diamond in High School Park. Johnny Logan tossed a strong game, limiting hits while Lefty Laughlin closed out the win. Logan and Laughlin each starred with two hits for Linton, and the team announced Logan will be a regular pitcher this year with Laughlin also seeing action.
Lyle Thomas of Sandborn escaped serious harm when a bolt struck a building he sought for shelter during a thundershower. The strike ran down the wall but a metal fence post grounded the electricity, leaving Thomas with only minor burns while he was planting corn northwest of Sandborn.
The president announced the planned picnic has been infinitely postponed.
Civil aeronautics officials suspect a navigation mistake caused the Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-4 crash in the Blue Ridge Mountains killing 50. President Truman orders a broad air safety inquiry with James Landis heading a new board. investigators review last pilot-controller communications and altimeter theories while examining the Martinsburg to Washington approach.
Joseph Turpin aged 85, a retired farmer from Calvertville, died Saturday afternoon at his home. Funeral services were conducted at the Calvertville Baptist Church by Rev. Joe Walls, with burial in Calvertville cemetery. He was born February 18, 1862 in Wayne County Kentucky and survived by his widow Elizabeth and twelve children, plus numerous grandchildren. Myers Funeral Home of Worthington handled arrangements.
Miss Janet Bredeneweg earned a B S in Home Economics as 1 348 graduates received diplomas at Indiana State Teachers College Sunday June 15. Attending from Linton were Mrs Effie Bredeweg and Mr and Mrs Lester Swaby. Rev Harry Bredeweg and son Bill of Clay City and Mr and Mrs Harry De Courcey of Franklin also attended.
President Truman vetoed the GOP bill to cut income taxes by four billion dollars a year saying it was the wrong kind of tax reduction at the wrong time. He warned the veto could scuttle annual tax relief and trigger inflationary pressures and possible recession. The House vote to override looms while the Senate is expected to sustain the veto.
Elliott G Mills 66, Indiana Central Coal employee, died at his Switz City home after a year of ill health. A resident 42 years, he was active in the Switz City Methodist church and local IOOF lodge. Survivors include wife Mirl, son Loos, daughter Margaret Justus, and several relatives. Burial in Switz City cemetery with lodge involvement.
Mrs Nora Denton 84 widow of Civil War veteran James Denton died suddenly at 6 15 Sunday morning at her Newberry home. Born Sept 28 1862 to John and Mary Sisco Whittaker she lived in Newberry most of her life. Survived by son Orval Denton and half sister Ella Brinson. Burial in Newberry Cemetery. Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield in charge.
Greene circuit court at Bloomfield issued eight licenses over the weekend led by Paul Glendon Maxey and Sheila Bedwell and William Maxey with Doris Snyder. Other couples include Frederick Rumple with Betty Haysley, John Brown with Lois Hostetter, Billy Smith with Dorothy Reichart, Donald Bowers with Norma Bedwell, Victor Abbott with Rose Blackburn, and George Richards with Margaret Murdock.
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