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21 Aug 1959
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1959
Page
1
A compact note describes a mixed collection titled Mine Run containing an assortment of like kind items and ideas. The text frames it as an assembly of unclassified products reflecting varied thoughts.
A Chicago note from the National Canned Pea Council jokes about square peas and other odd products from solid molasses to layered paper plates. The piece shifts to plant news from Linton GE with Wanda Hartley and a stowaway cat, plus a Fort Wayne police case of a gasoline danger, a giant eight-pound mushroom found near Marion, and a U.S. cultural exchange inquiry in Washington. It closes with Plymouth incident of Paul Rhodes drowning at Vixon Lake.
Ed ward L. Carter, 40, of Indianapolis, confessed hours before finishing a seven day jail term for drunkenness that he had started four fires in the past month. Carter said he enjoyed hearing the fire engine sirens.
In Havana fourteen inmates escaped from Principe Prison amid a broad government crackdown. The fate of the escapees is unclear as authorities assess whether they were common criminals or political prisoners.
Weather officials warn continued heat and humidity with little relief through mid next week. Five day outlook shows temperatures 8 to 10 degrees above normal and minimal rain. Major readings include Lafayette 87 to 92, South Bend 92, Evansville 91, Chicago 83 index, Boise flash floods pound Boise streets with damage over 100000 dollars.
The Labor Department reported a July rise of three tenths of one percent, pushing the cost of living to an all time high. Inflation, tied to wage-indexed contracts, lifted prices across most consumer sectors though earnings fell, reducing buying power by about 14 percent. Egg prices surged 1.84 percent, meat and poultry rose seasonally, while fruit and vegetables declined.
Mr and Mrs John Cunningham of Linton route one announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday at Mary Sherman hospital in Sullivan.
Two Linton golfers Shere Johnson Jr and Bobby Hess will compete next week in the Indiana Open at Hillcrest Country Club Indianapolis. The four day event begins with a pro am on Monday not counting toward the title. Players will play 18 holes Tuesday and Wednesday then 36 holes Thursday to decide the winner. Local fans are expected to attend.
John C Williams 67 of Spencer died at 4:00 this morning in Freeman Greene county hospital. His body was taken to Dresser Funeral home at Spencer for completion of funeral arrangements.
Army Pvt. Charles R. Merry of Sandborn is set to complete eight weeks of advanced individual armor training at Fort Knox Ky on Sept 27. He learns to drive the medium tank and fire the 30 and 50 caliber machine guns and the 90 millimeter tank gun. The 19 year old joined the Army last April after basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and is a 1957 graduate of Sandborn High School.
Police hunted an aged female elephant named Poppy after she wandered from a display on the east side. Footprints led to the railroad track where she stood calm near her home six blocks away. She pulled up the stake securing her but caused only a fright as residents watched from yards and streets.
Three Jasonville residents faced penalties at Justice of the Peace Raymond Stark hearings. Gilbert Harris paid 28.75 for speeding 50 in a 30 zone after arrest by George Campbell. John A Solliday Jr. owed 27.75 for failing to yield with auto repairs to Edgar Burch’s vehicle after a collision at the 59 48 intersection, charged by Joe Gorby. Lucian Kennett paid 41 for public intoxication after arrest by Gorby and Rip Reese.
The US Public Health Service compares Greene County lung cancer deaths to national and Indiana rates, noting 5 of 59 cancer deaths were lung cancer in the year ending January 1, 1958. Debated links to cigarette smoking versus other factors with experts Ochsner and Lees presenting opposing views.
Indiana State Dental Association releases survey showing public water fluoridation could cut tooth decay by up to two thirds. Study presented at Indiana University health workshop notes children in fluoridated areas aged six to eighteen have far fewer decayed or filled permanent teeth. About 70 percent of Hoosiers with public water receive proper fluoride levels.
Worthington Republicans meet Monday August 24 to nominate candidates for Board of Town Trustees and town clerk treasurer with Ralph Neumeyer presiding and Orville P. Falk as secretary treasurer. Bloomfield Republicans convene Tuesday August 25 at 7 30 p m at American Legion home to nominate similarly for local offices led by Floyd Heaton.
Bee Butler owned and driven by Welker Goodman of Dugger won both heats of the 20 trot at Salem Thursday in 2:11. She will race at Corydon next week before shipping to Lebanon Ohio for pari mutuel racing.
Pacific search teams scoured a 10 000 square mile area for the 300 pound Discoverer VI capsule ejected from orbit. The capsule's radio signals were not heard and recovery was unlikely, marking a second failure in six days for Discoverer series space recovery efforts. Two Greene county youths left Indiana for Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood after induction in Indianapolis. Richard William Lloyd of Jasonville and James Ray Summerville of Bloomfield reported to authorities.
Two Terre Haute Indiana youths were charged with grand larceny for stealing about twenty thousand dollars in jewels from a Las Vegas jeweler’s home. A third Terre Haute youth was cleared and returned home.
Glen Sampson, 13, son of Rev. Orval Sampson of Hart Michigan, attacked Mrs. Bruce Brainard at New Salem State Park. He fled after stabbing with a six inch knife. police report he showed no remorse and a psychiatric exam is planned to determine assault charges.
The 64th annual camp meeting sponsored by the Association begins at the Oakland City campground at Walnut and Trussler streets. First service last night. three daily services at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. children’s service and a 6:45 p.m. young people service. Rev. O. R. Tessaro and Rev. J. Wesley Adcock lead an interdenominational event inviting all, says James Phillips Jr., camp secretary.
An inter island vessel Pilar II capsized and sank off the northern Palawan coast. Only seven rescued so far. more than 93 feared drowned. The Philippine Navy sent patrol vessel Bohol to aid the search with fishing boat Atono the 12th. SOS from Fengnam Benz reported trouble off Luzon.
Mrs Flossie Sparkle Grabbe of Bicknell former Sandborn resident is admitted to Robert Long hospital Indianapolis Ward F with ongoing tests. Her sons Edgar Grabbe of Linton and Grover Grabbe of Indianapolis are mentioned.
The latest West German import is a glow in the dark ballpoint pen. Its distributor says the pen is handy for jotting down midnight inspirations.
Steven Rockefeller and his fiancée Anne Marie Rasmussen completed a dress rehearsal in Sogne Norway the evening before their Saturday wedding The 23 year old heir to the Rockefeller fortune said he is nervous but very human Anne Marie reported the rehearsal went well and she is tired after the event
The 1959 Greene county golf tournament qualifying period is extended to the close of play on Thursday at Linton Municipal. Pro Bob Hess reports that pairings will run in the Daily Citizen on Friday and match play starts Saturday. An invitation goes to all golfers to submit 18 hole qualifying scores and enter, with three or four flights to level competition.
Oliver Carothers, 62, of Columbus, was killed when about three tons of dirt collapsed into a six foot drainage ditch at a Brown County residence belonging to Paul Roush. His body was recovered from the trench.
Burlington Vermont Senior Class Day tradition at the University of Vermont has coeds smoke pipes as a customary ritual. The observance reflects long standing campus customs during commencement week.
The First US Cavalry Division's 12th Regiment purchased desks worth 300 dollars for a primary school in Nallori Korea to aid local education.
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