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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
4
Mrs. W. E. Sheherald appeals to the Coast Guard for help locating the missionary plane carrying three aboard. The craft left California and radioed from near Maracaibo Venezuela ten days ago then vanished after refueling in Jamaica. The Coast Guard and Venezuelan authorities report continued search efforts after losing radio contact.
In Shanghai, five Germans convicted by a U S Military Commission for serving Japanese intelligence after Germany’s surrender had their unexpired terms parcelled by General Thomas Handy. Sentences ranged from five to ten years. a war crimes board had recommended clemency due to inadequate punishment.
Danetta Kay Rice three years old of Sullivan was struck by a automobile near her home May 21. She was discharged from Mary Sherman hospital Sunday after regaining consciousness. She suffered a critical head injury and fractures above both ankles. She is the daughter of Mrs Leah Francis Rice of Sullivan and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Rice of Linton.
In Covington Indiana two witnesses testified in the Mary Osborn murder trial. Dr Byron Smith said Amandus Osborn suspected poisoning and asked if he was being harmed. Rev Luther Coomer noted a daughter Grace reported fear of Mary. Alfred Dobbs added Foster parents Pursley died suddenly.
A note of gratitude from Mrs Harry L Brown thanking friends for gifts and cards during her hospital stay.
General Douglas MacArthur, meeting with Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and General Omar Bradley, said the United States can still prevent Communist advances in Formosa and Southeast Asia while stressing Japan as a key objective. He argues maintaining U S influence in Japan is vital for regional peace. He suggested quick aid to Chinese nationalists could help hold Formosa against invasion.
Eight members of the Greene County Home Economics Chorus were invited by Rep. James E. Noland to tour the 7th District office and view Congress during a Washington trip for the Hoosier Heritage pageant on July 12. Chorus members from Worthington and Bloomfield will travel July 10 to 12.
Jenny Torres navigates family tensions with Mrs Folsom and Brent while Dick crafts handmade gifts for Elsa and Pete. Jenny reflects on maternal memories, longs for happiness, and hopes for peaceful adjustment after a tense period.
Greene circuit court records show Vernon Anderson 26 charged with drawing a deadly weapon and carrying a pistol without a permit after a truck knocked down a utility pole and he allegedly pointed a revolver at State Police officer Joe Feeney in Hope Methodist church. Kenny Bays 26 faces driving while intoxicated charges. Arraignment postponed. pleas due June 22.
Four marriage licenses issued by the Greene County Clerk of the circuit courts. Recipients include Harley Glenn Quimby and Dorothy Allen Patton of Solsberry, Everett Page of Catlin Illinois and Leona Walls of Linton, Ray Samuel Van Slyke of Bloomfield and Josephine Morrison of Bloomington, plus Billy Loren Jackson of Clay City and Beverly Ann Enochs Gilmour.
Phil Wetzel reports the death of his sister Elizabeth Wetzel Henry in Wellston Ohio on Friday. She lived most of her life in Wellston with a short stay in Jasonville. Survived by husband Bryce Henry, three daughters, a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the Latter Day Saints church and burial followed at Grandview Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Wetzel attended.
Two divorces were granted and three new suits filed in the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. Wilbur Dale Sipes was granted a divorce from Phyllis Ann Sipes and Nancy Elizabeth Lawrence obtained a divorce from William Lawrence with her former name restored. New cases include Marvin Lee Thomas vs Edna Louise Thomas for divorce, Robert D. Cunningham vs Mac rose Cunningham for divorce, and Rector Long vs Robert and Jennie Turpin account action.
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