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Seymour Daily Tribune

Location

Seymour, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1947

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Special Venire Drawn for D Edman Murder Trial at Brownstown

Special venire of 200 petit jurors drawn under Judge George H. Gossman for the murder trial of David E. Edman near Ogilville Bartholomew county. Trial set to open Monday December 8 in Brownstown circuit court on venue change from Bartholomew. State to seek death penalty. Branaman and Hoffar added as defense attorneys.

George H. Gossman Jackson Circuit Court David E. Edman Ogilville Bartholomew County Brownstown William M. Lienberger William Dobbins Columbus John M. Lewis Jackson County Branaman T. H. Branaman Edman Taylor T. Hoffar Richard Storey Jackson Burnce Deaver Pershing Harry Fink Erwin Auffenberg Joseph Duncan Grassy Fork Daniel Thompson Browns James W. Sanders Wagner Fritz Perry White Noble Miller Ben Keith Harry Allen Vernon Arthur Stahl Driftwood Raymond Burge Edward Daneke Johnnie Henderson Lester Foster Hubert Dixon Carr Chester Shepard Louis Shoemaker Floyd Hedrick Salt Creek Oren Huber Hamilton Russell Bowman Arthur Bishop Vernon Hill Paul J. Jarvis Fred Stabb Robert Klinge Washington Clone Fleetwood Charles Treadway Virgil Miller Edward Cutshaw Theodore Neawedde Lewis Crane Ezra Wiles Cecil Hill George Ball Floyd Peterman Freda Martin Paul Rambo Lynn Faulconer Willie Sons Paul Graham Stanley Owens Loyd Fish Owen Delmer Adelpohl Ben M. Wheeler Hubert Darlage Edith Eagleston Charles H. Rump George A. Clark

Lynn Hotel Leased by Jesse T. Combs Plans Major Remodel

Jesse T. Combs, owner of the Truman Hotel, leases The Lynn Hotel at West Second Street and Indianapolis Avenue from Hal and Mrs. Spiller. He announces an extensive remodeling, new coffee shop, stainless fixtures, decor updates, and dining room reopening. Elevator installation under consideration. project timing extends to months.

Lynn George Sangster Jesse T. Combs The Truman West Second Street Indianapolis Avenue Hal G. Spiller Beardstown Combs

Old Age Pension Meeting Called Here

At the ninth district gathering in the Old Age Pension movement a meeting will be held at City Hall at 8 oclock Thursday night December 4. Charles L Cale is chairman. Speakers include B J Brown and William Rhoads. The program covers old age pensions the lien law and Indiana policy.

Charles L. Cale B. J. Brown William Rhoads Indiana

Mrs Edna Moritz Dies Active Seymour Church Leader

Mrs. Edna Mae Moritz 51 of 515 East Second Street died early this morning at Schneck Memorial Hospital after a six month illness. She was an active member and leader of the Seymour Seventh-day Adventist Church and served as treasurer Sunday School teacher and assistant minister. Born February 7 1896 in Jennings County she was married August 28 1918 to Edward D Moritz who survives. Also surviving are her mother Frances Crockett a brother Howard Crockett and many friends. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Voss Mortuary with Rev D E Caslow in charge burial Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight.

Edna Mae Moritz East Second Street Schneck Memorial Hospital Moritz Seymour Jeffersonville Edward D. Moritz Indianapolis South Bend Howard Crockett Louisville Voss Mortuary D. E. Caslow Seventh-day Adventist Church Riverview Cemetery

Two Sheds Damaged by Fire on West Second Street

Two sheds were damaged by fire this afternoon behind the homes of Frank C. Gilbert and Garnet Welch on West Second Street. The Gilbert shed sustained greater damage after leaves burning in an alley near the Welch shed spread to grass and ignited the Gilbert structure. Firefighters also responded to a Sunday afternoon basement fire at a residence at Homestead avenue and Elm street where the basement filled with smoke and an ironing board was damaged.

Frank C. Gilbert West Second Street Garnet Welch West Second Gilbert Welch Homestead Avenue Elm Street

Record cold grips Seymour with 11 degree low

Severe cold swept the Seymour area with a new low of 11 degrees on Saturday night and 14 on Sunday. Temperatures stayed well below freezing for a stretch as White River at Rockford stood at 1.9 feet. The cold wave extended from the region to the eastern seaboard and gulf states with readings as low as 24 degrees in Rome, Georgia.

Seymour Mercury White River Rockford Ruth Everhart Seaboard Gulf States Chicago Weather Bureau Mississippi Alabama Georgia Rome

Christian Church Meet Brings 200 plus from 13 Churches

More than 200 people from 13 Christian churches of Jackson county attended a Fifth Sunday night gathering at Central Christian Church. Dr. Henry Noble Sherwood of Indianapolis spoke on Essentials of Christian Living, with several pastors leading invocations and prayers. The next county meeting is set for February 29 and a Christmas gathering for the county women’s group is planned December 12 at 7 30 PM.

Jackson County Christian Churches of Central Christian Church Henry Noble Sherwood Indianapolis Board of Higher Education of Christian Churches George L. Florence George Sommers Ewing Sparksville Jesus Women's Organization of Christian Churches Men’s Fellowship of the Christian Churches of

Reservation Cards Urged for Junior Red Cross Banquet

Invitations were sent to county residents for an American Junior Red Cross banquet in this city. Attendees are urged to return reservation cards to the Jackson County Red Cross office on West Second Street. dinner plans will be announced Tuesday.

Weather Records Temperatures Reported Sunday

Official minimum and maximum temperatures recorded Sunday. Reading at 2 p.m. River stage 1.9 feet.

Man Sentenced For Assault In Jackson County Court

Judge George H. Gossman convicts Lindsey Davenport of assault in Jackson Circuit Court at Brownstown and imposes a $100 fine, $25.35 costs, and a six month penal farm sentence. Otis Davenport is found not guilty. Olive Creacy awarding $2,500 damages in related assault case. New filings include bank and divorce actions. several divorces granted. Howard Boyd is acquitted on two assault charges.

George H. Gossman Jackson Brownstown Lindsey Davenport Ottis Davenport Milltown Ind Jackson County Ottis Lindsey Olive Creacy Henry Claycamp James Gafney Seymour Seymour National Bank Florence Anderson Charles H. Anderson C. M. Montgomery Ruth L. Taylor William F. Taylor CC. M. Montgomery Henry W. Benham Berthena W. Benham The Crothersville Butter and Cheese Company O. O. Snails Georgia Lonsberry Stanley Lonsberry T. H. Branaman Plaintiff Ella M. Henry Frank Henry Ella M. Cook Donald M. Findley Edna Smith Sue Carolyn Findley West Anderson Josephine Anderson Esther E. Thias William L. Thias Edna G. Smith Frank P. Smith Hazel McCory Dessie M. McCory Anne Crane Donald P. Crane Howard Boyd Sparksville

Bidault Warns of Western Germany If German Talks Fail

French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault said if the London conference fails to agree on Germany, the French zone may merge with the British and American zones to form a unified Western Germany. He spoke in Paris before the foreign ministers council.

London Georges Bidault Russia Austria Bar Danube Shipping Company Zisterdorf United States Britain Germany

Woman Hurt Man Arrested in Crash

Ella Beatty suffered minor cuts and bruises Saturday night when a car carrying William Beatty struck the rear of Herman F. Holle’s southbound auto on U S Alternate Road 31.2 miles north of Walesboro. Beatty was arrested for operating under the influence by Cpl. Otha E. Bishop and Officer Lawrence Conway. No one was hurt when Clarence Ackeret's 1947 car rolled from a Seymour service station and struck a Greyhound bus driven by Fred H. McNorton on Broadway north of Tipton. both vehicles sustained about $25 damage.

Ella Beatty Columbus R6 William Beatty Herman F. Holle Cortland U. S Walesboro Holle Beatty Otha E. Bishop Lawrence Conway Seymour State Clarence Ackeret Seymour R2 Greyhound Fred H. McNorton Indianapolis Broadway Tipton

French Reds Halt Subway Defy Schuman Ruling

Paris reporters described a day of widespread disruption as CGT led strikes halted the subway and cut gas pressure while the Assembly debated a strict anti strike law. Troops were authorized to bolster security as labor factions showed deep splits over wage demands and government powers.

Paris General Confederation of Labor CGT National Assembly Nice Marseille Cannes France Labor Confederation Robert Schuman Assembly Legislative Commission Schuman

Lawrence Dixon 70 Dies at Fort Ritner

Funeral services for Lawrence Dixon 70 a retired Baltimore and Ohio freight engineer will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from Dixon Chapel Fort Ritner with Rev Lawrence Knight in charge Burial will be in Dixon Cemetery He died suddenly Saturday morning at his Fort Ritner home Born June 6 1867 he was a native of the Fort Ritner area He was the son of Columbus and Euretta Dixon He retired many years ago He is survived by his sister Mrs Emma Dodds Campbellstown Friends may call at the Fort Ritner home at any time.

Lawrence Dixon Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Dixon Chapel Fort Ritner Lawrence Knight Dixon Cemetery Mr. Dixon Columbus Euretta Dixon Dixon Emma Dodds Campbellsburg

Senator Aiken pushes GOP shakeup to broaden base

Senator Aiken of Vermont says Republicans should shed reactionary control and appeal to farmers labor and housewives. He reports strong rank and file support for his call for a national party overhaul and for Carroll Reece to resign as part of a top to bottom shakeup.

Washington Aiken R-Vt New England GOP Carroll Reece

Boy Scout Court of Honor Set for December 2 in Crothersville

A Boy Scout court of honor is scheduled for Tuesday night December 2 at the Baptist Church in Crothersville. The gathering will begin at 7 30 o clock and include a Western district meeting. Seymour scouts and officials plan to attend.

Scout Baptist Church Crothersville Seymour

Senate approves Truman aid bill moves toward swift passage

The House committee restored 38 million of 108 million cut from the western Europe aid program and kept 60 million for China. The total now stands at 587 million, short 70 million of Truman's initial request. Italy wheat aid dominates the added 38 million. The Senate added three transparency amendments on press access and reporting. House leaders push to have the bill ready for President Truman by next week.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee Western Europe China Truman Italy France Austria Senate Kem R-Mo Congress House Martin R-Mass

License Bureau Here Will Close Wednesday

The Seymour license bureau branch in the Wehstage building will be closed all day Wednesday. Bruce K. Combs, manager, said he and his assistant Bernice Grubbs will attend a branch school in North Vernon starting at 9 o clock. H. Dale Brown organizes the event to discuss changes in laws new forms and new methods of issuing driver licenses.

Seymour Wehstage Bruce K. Combs Combs Bernice Grubbs North Vernon H. Dale Brown State Bureau of Motor Vehicle

Seattle Air Crash Kills 7 and Hurts 21

Seven dead and twenty six aboard the Alaska Airlines DC-4 crash at Seattle Tacoma Airport after overshooting the runway in fog. Rescue efforts freed most, but flames from gasoline spread through the fuselage and four of the survivors died later. Local officials expect an official inquiry.

Seattle Alaska Airlines Seattle-Tacoma Boeing Field Harold K. Phillips Civil Aeronautics Administration

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