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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
5
Fern Heenan ran a teen town canteen dance but many members avoided the 50 cent six month admission. Of 400 members only 51 bought tickets since January 1. July 1 starts next sale, urging teens and parents to support the recreation project.
The 22nd annual Illinois Fire College at the University of Illinois will run June 18 to 21. Firemen from across the state will hear speakers chosen by the Illinois Firemen's Association and participate in the unconventional program.
Captain James E. Noland of the United States Army Service Forces is now citizen Jim Noland, nominee for representative of the Seventh Congressional District. He returned to civilian life with high commendation for his service at the New Orleans Port of Embarkation as Assistant Control Officer. The citation notes his organizing ability and efforts to streamline port workloads, enabling operations to handle increased traffic with minimal personnel.
A commendation praises operational reforms and tact in changing government processes and saving funds. It cites Transport Commander duties aboard the USAT Cuba and efforts to boost troop morale and welfare of returning veterans. Signed by Lt. Col. Stewart MN Collanberg, General Staff Corps, New Orleans Port of Embarkation.
The association will review hazards from chimneys and flues, potwar fire protection plans, and air field protection with demonstrations by fire department teams from Illinois cities.
Chicago Motor Club president Charles M. Hayes warns drivers to exercise caution as the school year ends. With pupils off classrooms and many patrols gone for the break, children will be on streets and near play areas, increasing risk for motorists.
The report shows February and March 1946 traffic deaths were 45 percent and 39 percent higher than the same months in 1945. January 1946 saw 3,000 people killed in traffic accidents.
Tulips will bloom in the Ed win D. Smith school yard when sixth graders receive bulbs from the Zimmerman family of Rotedda, Holland. The gift follows a series of letters and care from the Dutch boy Dominique after the students sent a Red Cross parcel and fruit cakes to postwar Holland.
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