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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

3

Local Personal News Highlights Community Visitors

Mr and Mrs George Brinson and children Phyllis and Tommy from Layro visit Mrs Mary Brinson and Bill in Lyons with Rich ard Brinson and family from Sand born. Mury Price and Mrs Barrett of Tampa are visiting with Mr and Mrs Peter Schloot and their Purdue bound daughter. Weekend visits include Earl Weaver Violet Kidd and Rev Thomas Kidd in Hamilton and others in Indianapolis and Richmond.

George Brinson Phyllis Tommy Layro Brinson Mary Brinson Bill Lyons Richard Brinson Sandborn Mury Price Barrett Tampa Linton Earl Weaver Violet Ruth Marie Crout West Middletown Ohio Peter Brawand Crout Middletown J. E. Talbott J. T. Talbott Lima William Talbott J. E Vernon Griggs Kansas City Missouri Opal Beckwith Oak

Marshall reluctant to publish Acheson letter on inter American program

Secretary of State Marshall advised a House committee he would oppose public release of a secret letter by retiring undersecretary Dean Acheson that reportedly opposed Truman’s inter American military program. He warned publication would harm US relations with Latin America.

Washington George C. Marshall Dean Acheson Truman Marshall House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Charles A. Eaton Acheson Mike Mansfield Mont State, War and Navy Department Moscow War and Navy Mansfield

Giant Cecil Bruner rose explodes at Seattle home

A 25 year old Cecil Bruner climbing rose, one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest, blooms in thousands of blossoms at the Seattle home of Mrs Xura Case. The plant rises 14 feet and stretches 45 feet along the front porch.

Seattle Pacific Northwest Cecil Bruner Xura Case Case

Society Notices Policy Prompt

Society items must be submitted to the Linton Daily Citizen Office by 11 a m for that day s issue All personal news club lodge party and church notices are welcome Ruby A Mutch states submission guidelines for readers

Noth—Society Linton Daily Citizen Ruby A. Mutch

Social Calendar highlights local clubs and meetings

Quapaw Council No. 80 Poca hontas meets at 7 30 p m at Red Men s hall Loyal Order of Moose No 1434 meets at 7 30 p m at Moose Hall Local Union No 1525 Painters and Paper Hangers meet at 7 p m at K of P hall Glenburn Youth Fellowship meets at 7 p m at Community house Called meeting of Linton lodge No 560 F A M at 5 p m Supper at 6 30 p m Work in MM degree Home Ec Club picnic supper at Humphreys park 0 Greene County Womens Club meets at Shakamak park at 7 30 p m for covered dish supper Jasonville Ladies hostesses

Quapaw Council No. 80 Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Moose Hall K of P Linton Lodge No Humphreys Park Greene County Womens’ Club Shakamak Park Jasonville Ladies A. M Ee Ae

Wright and Son Jimmy Meeting Announced at Conservation Club

Wright and son Jimmy are on the schedule for a meeting at the Conservation Club set for July 18. The notice outlines the venue and date for members to attend the event.

Wright Jimmy Conservation Club

Mitchell-Earle Vows Exchanged

Miss Anna Marie Mitchell and Charles Earle Jr. exchanged vows Monday afternoon June 23 in Linton. Justice William L. Jackson officiated at 4:00 with a single ring ceremony attended by the bride and groom’s parents. The bride, a Pleasantville High School graduate, wore a brown suit. Earle served 28 months in the armed forces including six months overseas. The couple now reside in Sullivan.

Anna Marie Mitchell Roy Everett Mitchell Carlisle Charles Earle, Jr William L. Jackson Linton Charles Earle Pleasantville High School Earle Sullivan

Local Lodge Meetings Report for Wednesday Evening

Wednesday groups gather for club activities. Women of the Moose Chapter 19 convenes at 7 30 p m at Moose hall. Eagles Lodge meets at 7 p m at the hall. Elks Lodge assembles at 7 30 p m at Elks Home. Unity Lodge No 637 IOOF meets at 7 30 p m at hall. Rotary Club lunch runs at 12 15 at Country Club house. Royal Neighbors hold a 11 30 luncheon at Red Men s Hall with a covered dish gathering.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Unity Lodge Hall Rotary Club Country Club Red Men's Hall

Birthday Party Held in Lyons for Nancy Lou Hart

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hart of Worthington celebrated their daughter Nancy Lou Hart's second birthday at home. Guests included Mrs. Mamie Sanders, Mrs. Robert Brinson and Donnie of Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thatcher and children Helen and Freddie, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Keyes with Larry and Billy.

Charley Hart Worthington Nancy Lou Mamie Sanders Robert Brinson Donnie of Lyons Charlie Thatcher Helen Freddie Lawrence Keyes Larry Billy

Thursday club meetings and services listed in Hiawatha schedule

Local notices list multiple group gatherings at various halls and churches throughout the day. Meetings include Hiawatha Club at Red Men's hall, F and A M No 560 at 7 30 p m, choir practices at Christian and Baptist churches, American Legion at 7 30 p m, Evangelical churches events, Le Cercle des Amis at 1 p m, Pythian Sisters at 2 p m, Linton Saddle club at 7 30 p m, Womans Council breakfast at 8 30 a m, and Truth Seekers class at 2 p m.

Cartoonist Freed After Parole Ends Crime Career

Chet Lamb 34, once jailed for robberies in Tennessee and Indiana, wins parole on custody in Indiana. While in prison he drew cartoons, selling to national magazines and earning up to 11000 in a year. After a new trial and sentence reduction, Governor James McCord granted parole ending his custody in Indiana.

Crown Point Ind Criime Chet Lamb Tennessee Lamb Indiana Hammond Chicago William Js Murray James McCord

Friday Evening Meetings at Local Venues

Friday events list includes a Glenburn Mission prayer meeting at 7 pm. Veterans of Foreign Wars gather at 7:30 pm in the library. Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improved Order of Red Men meet at 7:30 pm at the hall.

Glenburn Mission Veterans of Foreign Wars Library Hall

Buying power up survey shows Chicago revival of real income

The Investors Syndicate reports real income rising though shrinking. It finds the average consumer had $1.24 real income in March 1947 compared with $1.00 a year earlier, while living costs remained high and bills were paid.

Chicago U.?p

Linton Saddle Club Votes to Move Regular Meetings

At the Friday meeting the Linton Saddle Club voted to hold all future gatherings at the Conservation Clubhouse. The group concluded with a covered dish supper attended by Sue Bogard, Robert Taylor, Howard Rice, and many members and guests.

Linton Saddle Club Conservation Club Sue Bogard Robert Taylor Howard Rice Herschel Workman David Glenn Shank Sherril Forrest Hunter Juanita Moore Barbara R. O. Henderson Mary Diane Parks Roy Stough Ray Lloyd Carpenter Linda Loretta William

Mrs Barcus Pleads for Husband to Secure Home

In Fort Wayne Indiana Mrs Rufus Barcus testifies against her husband for neglect and then pleads with Judge Wayne L Miller to help her obtain an apartment so she can live and care for him as a wife.

Barcus Fort Wayne Ind U.P Rufus Barcus Wayne L. Miller

Highway Safety Program Begins

A lengthy outline recounts 1941 and 1946 traffic fatality trends, crediting the 1947 push to President Truman’s Safety Conference. It emphasizes steady, year‑round enforcement and education, with engineers, judges, educators, and the public sharing responsibility to reduce deaths and injuries on highways. Wyand of Pennsylvania State College warns merchants to acknowledge customers’ frustrations and seek better service.

Japan Washington Truman Wyand Pennsylvania State College West Chester Board of Trade

PITY CUSTOMERS SAYS EXPERT

Westchester Pa reports Charles S. Wyand, retail selling expert, identifies three faults in customer treatment and sales methods. He outlines practical steps for businesses to improve service and increase sales by focusing on customer needs and streamlined processes.

Westchester U.P Charles S. Wyand

Spring pig crop rises slightly in 1947 estimate

The agriculture department estimates the spring pig crop at 53,151,000 head, about 1 percent above the 1946 spring crop of 52,392,000. The 1936-45 average is 51,871,000, with the 1947 crop exceeding 1945 by 2 percent but still 5 percent below 1944 and 28 percent under the 1943 record. A fall crop of 32,500,000 head is forecast.

Washington Agricultural Department Agriculture Department Iowa Missouri Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Georgia Texas

Unusual Degree Is Made By Judge

In Chicago a divorce case unfolds as Superior Judge George M. Fisher orders Joseph Androski and Agnes Androski to live together without speaking while cross bills are heard. The injunction against Joseph staying from Agnes is dismissed amid testimonies praising the husband and noting prior spats.

Chicago UPNI Joseph Androski Androski Agnes George M. Fisher Joseph Joe

Life Begins at 45 Says Official

Cleveland report quotes Ewan Clague of the U S Bureau of Labor Standards saying millions will have two working lives one starting at 18 and another around 45 He notes workers in heavy labor cannot sustain work into old age and may switch to broom sweeping urging schools to teach a second career and expand adult education for job security

Cleveland Ewan Clague U.S. Bureau of,Labor Standards Northeastern Ohio Vocational Guidance Association Clague

Mollie Taylor Sees 55th Teaching Year in Battle Creek

Mollie Taylor, 73, marks the completion of her 55th year as a grade school teacher in Battle Creek Nebraska. She has taught three generations of local families and estimates about 1 200 children have sat in her classroom.

Battle Creek, Neb UPI Mollie Taylor Battle Creek

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