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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
1
Indiana promotes its appeal to visitors and former military personnel with notes on state roads debt free treasury and a strong government. It lists symbols like the bardinal state bird zinnia state flower and Wabash state song and cites Purdue dairy data and artificial breeding statistics.
The county recorder files show transfers including Julia M. Anderson and husband to Alva K. Anderson and others for lots 22 23 and 24 in Pleasant View Addition to Jasonville and James Martindale and wife to Richard M. VanDeventer and wife for real estate in Jefferson township.
The body of Ralph Malot, 45, of Brook was recovered from the Iroquois river near Brook yesterday about 50 feet from where he drowned while fishing Saturday.
Rioters in Tehran attacked the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company offices while crowds roamed the capital. Government actions included seizing installations and the Abadan refinery still pumping oil. The Majlis prepared to vote on the nationalization and anti-sabotage measures as tensions rose with Britain.
A Boonville woman, Olga E. Addington, 38, sustained a fractured right hip when the car she rode in with husband Walter Addington, 40, rear ended a parked truck owned by Obie Barker near Prairie Chapel church east of Lyons on State Road 57. The truck lacked tail lights. Ralph Barker of Newberry faced preliminary public intoxication charges as investigators probed the incident.
Delbert E. Linhart, 21, was held for military authorities on a desertion charge. Arrested at his sister in law's home, he reportedly deserted from Sel Fridge Air Force Base in Michigan last July 27. The event occurred in Indianapolis with FBI involvement.
A man described as dangerous and scarred forced Doris Myers to drive him from Detroit to Iowa then flew to Chicago. Lee Irwin, 27, is charged with killing Adeline Shagena in Michigan. FBI and police in Michigan Indiana Illinois search for him after Myers escaped in Durant Iowa and alerted authorities.
Anna Durham 69 died at Freeman-Greene County Hospital after ten days of illness. Born in Kentucky August 10 1881 she was a member of the Jasonville Assembly of God church. Survived by three sons William of Michigan City another son in Mishawaka and a son in Harrison Ohio plus three daughters and several siblings. Funeral at Jasonville Assembly of God 2 PM Saturday with Rev Noah Beadle. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
Larry Jones a 17 year old of Linton sustained a fractured skull after a wheel and tire incident at a city service corner filling station. He and twin brother Jerry worked as car washers and he was struck by a wheel lock rim while removing a tire. He remained conscious and is treated at Freeman Greene county hospital.
Members and friends of the Linton Church of Christ are invited to a noon basket dinner Sunday in Humphreys park honoring Mr and Mrs Edward Kranz of Sellersburg. Kranz, a former pastor here, will preach at the morning service.
The Greene county chapter of the American Red Cross schedules its annual meeting for 7:30 p.m. Monday June 25 at the Linton public library. Reports cover the past fiscal year while plans for July onward are set. Hazel Miller will discuss Blood for Defense and Red Cross activities.
The Senate Banking Committee voted 12 to 1 to extend wage price and rent controls for eight months while sustaining its ban on price rollbacks. A separate bid to extend the law for 12 months failed 8 to 5. President Truman announced no comment until final bill details are known.
Mrs. Emil Sanders of Sandborn reports her husband Sgt. Sanders was wounded in Korea on June 9. He received shrapnel in the right shoulder and leg, with a fragment hitting his rifle and likely averting another wound. He was evacuated to a Japanese army hospital and expected back in the U.S. after several weeks. he is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sanders, Sr.
President Truman asked Congress for 535 million dollars in civil defense funding pledging that the United States must prepare for possible atomic attacks by Russia despite defense efforts. He urged immediate action, stating Russia could strike American cities.
Officials and patrons in Linton studied costs for a new elementary building to serve city and Stockton township pupils. Estimates ranged 510000 to 500000 with 18 classrooms plus eight or nine more for township students, using Bedford and Evansville models as reference points. A state lease plan and federal aid bills were reviewed, and a cumulative building fund of about 530000 was noted as a potential path to construction.
Linton Boy Scout troop No. 50 planned week at Camp Wapeham near Bloomington. Scoutmaster Howard Rice lists 1:00 p.m. Sunday meeting at First Methodist for transport. Fees are 13 dollars for registered Scouts and 14 dollars for unregistered. activities include earning merit badges and related camping tasks.
Five year old Bubba Tongay and his four year old sister Kathy flew to New York and London with their parents to attempt the 19 mile English Channel swim. They face opposition from British officials and critics who call the venture exploitation.
Pete Richard Shouse 18 of Worthington was found guilty of speeding after his car, traveling 60 mph, collided with Mrs. Ben Holder’s car at A and Eleventh streets northeast at 7 PM Wednesday. Holder suffered bruises and shock. Skid marks measured 150 feet. Shouse fined 25 and costs totaling 37.55. license revoked for six months in Linton court.
Summer officially arrives tonight at 11 25 p m CST when the solstice marks the sun’s northernmost point before it begins its southward trek. Tomorrow brings the longest day of the year in this area at 15 hours 13 minutes, with days lengthening for about a week before shrinking toward December’s short daylight. The Weather Bureau forecasts typical summer weather nationwide for tonight and tomorrow.
Marriner S. Eccles announced his resignation from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors effective immediately. He informed the public today in Washington that he will step down from his post after years of service in monetary policy and financial regulation.
Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese Communist troops withdrawing from South Korea as UN forces advance into Kaesong near the 38th parallel. UN patrols push east and north toward Wonsan while Van Fleet orders doubled firepower in the next battle.
Linton and Stockton township 4 H club members are reminded of the camp at Shakamak State Park from Saturday June 23 to Tuesday June 26. The camp fee is $6.50. Bus transportation will be provided with departures at 1 30 P M from the back of the high school and a Tri Jangle pickup option is available.
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