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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
1
COVINGTON Ind June 23 Mrs Mary Osborn 39 found guilty of murdering her husband with arsenic to clear the way for romance with a farmhand. Sentenced to life imprisonment. jury urged life term though death by electric chair was an option. Daughter Grace testified against her mother.
Mrs Amanda Talbott of Linton is in Freeman Greene county hospital with a fractured leg from an unusual New York City taxi crash. An occupant left a moving cab, striking a policeman who toppled Mrs Riggs of Chicago and her daughter Lil Riggs, who in turn knocked down Mrs Talbott.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Goodman announce the birth of a son named Kenneth DeWayne born June 20 at Freeman Green County Hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces.
A rescue boat picked up nine survivors from the U S Air Force B 29 crash southeast of Guam. Eight men were found aboard two life boats, with one more survivor rescued from the water. Two crewmen remain missing after the aircraft ditched during a round trip training flight from Okinawa.
Six B-36 atomic bombers rode a 10,000 mile nonstop flight from Fairfield-Suisun to Wake Island then toward the Far East. Air Force officials kept the route secret while the squadron neared Honolulu for an 8:20 p m landing. After nearly 37 hours aloft they neared Wake with Tokyo within their reach.
A banquet for Linton Eagles lodge members and their families scheduled for next Tuesday night has been postponed. The new date will be announced later.
Congress moves toward reducing federal excise taxes by about 1.01 billion dollars a year, potentially lowering costs on movie tickets handbags alarm clocks auto tires and railroad tickets. The House Ways and Means committee approved a bill, awaiting House approval next week.
Senate testimony identifies a Russian named Simonovich as the head of a lucrative smuggling racket between Cuba and Miami. Miami immigration officials testified at a closed hearing that he once worked for the immigration service and headed every smuggling operation the border patrol caught in the area. The hearing tied Cuba to broader communist influence in the western hemisphere and prompted renewed calls for investigation and tighter entry controls.
London reports Princess Margaret has picked the Earl of Dalkeith as her likely spouse. The 26 year old heir to Buccleigh, rich and eligible, has long been a close friend, with childhood ties and regular joint appearances at social events. If confirmed, the engagement would likely be announced after her birthday August 21.
Mrs. Lucinda Kathryn Johnson 88 lifelong resident of Eastern Greene and Daviess counties died at 4:20 PM Thursday at her daughter’s home three miles northeast of Bloomfield. Survived by four daughters and three sons. funeral at Scotland Methodist Church Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Scotland Cemetery.
The Switz City Cubs, a junior baseball team, seeks games with other junior league outfits in the area. Interested teams should write to M. King, Box 23, Switz City.
Robert Elkins Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Elkins is confined to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis after a major operation. He is in Ward 5 and is reported stable.
Virgil Coleman 30 of Terre Haute breaks down as he confesses to killing 87 year old Mrs. Luella Taylor during a robbery attempt. He says he knocked her down and she struck her head on a bedpost. Coleman is held at Vigo county jail waiting grand jury action.
Atomic reactions will arc across the country to open Chicago's Lake Front Fair. A sonic pulse from Stanford will travel to Pittsburgh and Champaign before reaching Chicago to trigger a mock atomic explosion and fireworks marking the opening.
Senate opens debate on a 1.2225 billion second year foreign aid installment for free nations fighting Communism. Lodge proposes using ECA funds to rearm allies, claiming lower costs for U S taxpayers. House reviews standby draft bill permitting presidential inductions during session gaps.
Bill Heitman was elected commander of the Linton Frank Courtney American Legion post at a last night meeting. Other officers chosen include Leonard Kriswhik adjutant Lo well Green first vice commander Bob Hemmerling second vice commander Charles Duncan finance officer Kenneth Norris service officer Roy A Brannon chaplain J Fred Hinman historian Gene Duke trustee and delegates to the state convention Harry Ferry Jr Kenneth Norris Herbert Greenwood Carl Harris Roy Borders and Bill Rice. Installation will occur at a future meeting with a large turnout reported.
Sullivan Indiana June 23 Jesse E Bedwell Sullivan attorney sat as judge pro tem for Sullivan circuit court He will replace Judge Norval K Harris while Harris serves 60 days on the Indiana State Farm for contempt of court Bedwell was a defense witness during Harris pre sentence hearing
The Greater Linton club announced plans for a 1950 Independence Day celebration with a 10:00 a.m. parade and 10:00 p.m. fireworks in Linton Indiana. Tivoli Shows with 12 to 14 rides and an Ice Revue will run June 28 to July 4 at High School park. Stringent participation urged from merchants and civic groups for floats and bands. Joe Haseman will lead arrangements for Greene county 4 H show Aug 1 to 3 at Humphreys park.
The Tivoli Shows will hold a matinee Sunday while the Greater Linton club, based in Zanesville Wisconsin, announces an East Vincencie parade committee to be named soon. Leaders say the 1950 celebration aims to make Fourth of July history in the community.
An alleged 10 year old girl gave birth to a six pound eight ounce boy at an Omaha hospital. Officials described both as in excellent condition and said the baby would be placed for adoption. Lincoln vital statistics director noted the girl is Nebraska’s youngest mother on record.
Four hundred Parisians welcomed Purdue University glee club for a varied concert. Enthusiasm focused on negro spirituals and barber shop numbers. Participants include bass baritone William Bugh and the group’s director Albert P. Stewart.
A hospital report lists Joyce Ann, a 7 pound 11 ounce girl born to Mrs. Loren Light of Worthington on Thursday. A son born to Mrs. Robert Hancock of Sandborn, weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. Larry David welcomed by Mrs. Evelyn Correll of Bloomfield. Major surgery for James R. Creager of Koleen. tonsillectomies for William Wade of Bloomfield and Gary and Linda Collembaugh of Coal City. Several patients discharged or admitted including Mrs. Amanda Talbott and Mrs. Kermit Tackett, with multiple other local notices.
Louis L. Langdon district supervisor announced completion of field work for the seventeenth decennial census in Greene County. Residents should require Census Bureau identification from any contact and report unverified contacts to local police.
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