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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1951
Page
6
The bank describes itself as a utility serving the public and community, aiming to profit for shareholders while acknowledging its broader public obligation and responsibility. It emphasizes balancing financial aims with service to the community.
Paul Maxwell and Jewell Brown placed near the top at the Chicago Examiner sponsored meet in South Bend with Maxwell high jumping and Brown running the 440 yard dash. They plan to compete next week in Chicago. A Kaufman oil well near Lyons produced a strong gas flow of about 1.5 million cubic feet daily. Bruce Vitosky 11, a Daily Citizen carrier in Vicksburg, located a missing $50 watch after crawling through brush as workers trimmed trees.
Civic Garden Club members invite the community to an event at the American Legion Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m showing The Story of Modern Roses. A club chorus, readings, marimba solos and pantomime accompany the film with ushers, decorations, and a silver tea at the close. flowers welcomed by nine o'clock Wednesday.
The Civic Garden club announces the first judging will take place Thursday. Gardens and clean alleys will be evaluated for improvements. Residents who have not entered are asked to contact Mrs. Earl Aikin or any Civic Garden club member before Thursday.
Washington offers many sights including the Supreme Court Smithsonian Institution Library of Congress National Museum Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument. Travelers should budget rooms nearby expect higher rates and consider rides rather than walking due to the city’s large size.
Purcell, Indiana weather prophet, forecasts a normal to cool fall for farmers. He expects start of fall around Sept 21 with 60s highs and 50s by late October, milder overall and little rain. November should be mild with some cooler days and a light hint of winter near Thanksgiving.
The U S Navy announced an invasion fleet will target the Anatahan island group in the Marianas next month. Japanese holdouts led by Ichir Nakagawa survive since 1944 and are armed with makeshift weapons. Junji Inoue refuses to accompany the assault. Plans keep certain phases secret while vessels Maita Miss Tinian Venus and others prepare to strike after surrender leaflets failed to sway the band.
Willard Grubb of Bloomington was fined 1 dollar plus costs totaling 11 80 in Linton Mayor Arthur M. Grass court. He was arrested by Linton police Friday on public intoxication charges.
Saturday and Sunday saw several births and surgeries with named patients. Rena Claire born to Harmon Tyson in Lyons route 1, Eddie Earl to William Singleton in Linton route 3, Patricia Ann to Ruth Duviver in Linton, and a girl to Geraldine Gilbert in Jacksonville unnamed at birth. Monday notes include Anna Collins undergoing major surgery and multiple weekend dismissals and transfers.
The article notes neckties once called cravats gained widespread European use during the French Revolution, borrowed from Croats. It also states Americans ate about 146 pounds of meat in 1950 versus 126.2 pounds on average in 1935-39.
Marion county sheriff's office says beer sales to teens sparked a clash with deputies. Four boys aged 16 to 18 were arrested on disorderly conduct resisting arrest and interfering with the law after a disturbance at an east side drive-in. Deputy claims roving teen gangs and taverns selling to youths led to the incident.
City Police Patrolman Wayne Jones, 34, died from injuries after a collision of two emergency cars en route to a gas explosion. Fireman Richard Gray, 53, was killed. Fire Chief Denis Nichosen remained in serious condition and Patrolman Walter Thompson was critical. Police said sirens likely drowned out each other.
Two congressional committees added hurdles to Truman era controls legislation. The Senate Agriculture Committee opposed floor action on a farm parity price freeze in the defense production act, while the House Labor Committee voted to strip the wage stabilization board of power over non wage disputes.
Mrs. Mary Alice Bryce died at her Jasonville route two home at 4:00 Sunday afternoon. She was born December 29 1883 in Sullivan county and survived by husband Robert Bryce two sons five daughters three brothers seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Claiborne church at 2:00 Wednesday with Rev. Bert Sanders officiating. burial in Clairborne cemetery.
The Tri Kappa sorority will meet at the public library Wednesday at 7 30 PM. A constitution report will be presented and plans discussed to enter a float in the upcoming Fourth of July parade.
Beulah Bolten as administratrix has filed a final account in Greene Circuit Court Cause No 400. The hearing is set for the May Term 1951 on July 13 in Bloomfield. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the action and vouchers should not be approved.
In a reflective column Mel Heimer recalls New York burlesque’s heyday and Monacle LaGuardia’s 1930s shutdown. He contrasts Manhattan’s current absence with New Jersey venues and notes the era’s rough humor, famed performers, and the faded chorus line.
The speaker argues China fell to Communists due to Nationalist failure to mobilize and insists aid to Nationalists on Formosa remains essential if they take responsibility and act. aid effectiveness depends on self-help and continued U S support.
A letter from a reader titled Soldier's mother thanks the newspaper for its June 22 editorial. She agrees with ending the Korea conflict to save soldiers and asks how to answer her son who asks if efforts are being made to bring the war to a conclusion.
President Truman warns that Soviet peace feelers may mask aggression and rebukes Chinese Nationalist leaders for accepting American aid and then surrendering to the Communists. He contrasts Greece and Nationalist China and urges critics to reconsider China policy.
Scientists report certain plant species release toxins that harm nearby plants and even rival species. The discovery highlights how plants compete for light nutrients and space by chemical means in natural ecosystems.
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