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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1971

Page

2

Traffic toll may reach 1090 today in Indiana

Indiana’s 1971 traffic fatalities may surpass the 1,000 mark today with several new names added, bringing the year’s total to 997. The report cites deaths from multiple crashes including a truck collision on Interstate 69 in Hamilton County and a train collision in Lafayette, noting prior milestones and final tallies in earlier years.

United Press International Indiana Evered G. Prickett Converse Raymond Tincher Jr Bedford Prickett Hamilton County Jefferey D. Harmon Kokomo Robert E. Clingaman Amboy Gari Alexander Rushville Roland Amtrak Lafayette Harold R. Lair Indianapolig Interstate 465 Marion County

Old Fashioned Days In Linton Scheduled for Sept 17 18

Plans are shaping up for the Old Fashioned Days celebration in Linton sponsored by the Inton Merchants Association. The event will run September 17 and 18 with store windows displaying items of former years and invitations for clubs to set up food stands in keeping with the theme.

Inton Merchants Association

Richard Harrison 53 of Jasonville dies at hospital

Richard Harrison, 53, of Jasonville, died at 9:20 a.m. at Freeman-Greene County Hospital. Born June 6, 1918 in West Virginia, he was a World War II veteran and a member of Jasonville American Legion Post No. 172. Survived by widow Kathleen, three sons Harold Richard George. three daughters Dixie Glen Freda Sears Marjorie Keller, 14 grandchildren, a brother and five sisters. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at McClanahan Funeral Home, Jasonville, with burial at K of P Cemetery Hymera. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday.

Jasonville Richard Harrison Freeman-Greene County Hospital Harrison West Virginia David Frances Harrison American Legion Kathleen Harrison Harold Richard George Lewis Dixie Glen Linton Freda K. Sears Hymera Marjorie Keller McClanahan Funeral Home K of P

Greene County Fair Winners List

Continued from page one the list highlights many blue red ribbons and names from Bloomfield Worthington Lyons Switz City Linton and other towns for crafts wildlife clothing judging foods judging baked products and bread entries with winners such as Jeanne Lehman Jane Freeman Marc Kirchoff and others across divisions and ribbons.

James Uland Bloomfield Jeanne Lehman Mary Conway Worthington Crafts Jane L. Freeman Worthington Ann Harrison Lyons Rte One Eddie Hensley Linton Marcella Johnson Rte Four Patty Kelley Jean A. Lent Rhonda Gastineau Switz City Douglas Brochin Jonas Aland Marc Kirchoff Lee A. Hamlin Carla Fiscus Amy Thomasson Springville Beth Powell Rte Three Deanna Robertson Debbie Turk Cynthia Wall Rte Two Susan Sprinkle Tambi Ault Lyons Ice One Cathy Bough Jane Martin

Troops Crush Chad Coup In Fort Lamy

Diplomatic reports from Fort Lamy indicate loyal forces under President Francois Tombalbaye crushed an attempted coup in the capital. Troops patrolled key points by tanks as communications were cut and the radio announced the coup’s defeat. Tombalbaye was to address the nation later in the day.

Abidjan Ivory Coast UPT Francois Tombalbaye Chad Fort Lamy Tombalbaye

Dugger Union Principal schedules book payment option

Principal Bill Aydelotte announced that kindergarten through sixth grade parents may pay for their children's books from 1 30 to 3 p m Monday instead of Tuesday morning during registration. Parents may call at the principal's office Monday afternoon. Switz City Lodge to hold annual sheep roast picnic Saturday at 6 30 p m at the 4 H fairgrounds east of Switz City on State Road 54. Open Forum letter by Anita Swaby noted as by A L Swaby. Linton Civic Garden Club to meet at Humphreys Park west shelter Monday night.

Dugger Union Bill Aydelotte Switz City The Linton Civic Garden Club West Shelter House Humphreys Park

Governor Whitcomb to sell mansion and move to twin penthouses

Indiana Governor Whitcomb is expected to approve selling the governor's mansion at 4343 North Meridian Street to fund a new state residence. A plan includes leasing twin penthouse apartments for 13,800 dollars yearly during construction of a mansion on land near White River donated by Indiana University.

Indianapolis UPI Whitcomb Riley Towers Millard F.bud Renner State Department of Administration Marion White River Indiana University Indianapolis Law School North Meridian Street Renner William Thompson Stutz Motor Car Co Seymour Indiana

Livestock Market Report Indianapolis Hogs Cattle Sheep

Livestock prices in Indianapolis show hogs mostly steady with various weight ranges quoted from 210 to 340 pounds, sows up to 25 higher, boars 12.50 to 14.75. Cattle and calves lack enough data to test market. Sheep steady with ranges for choice and good grades and ewes 5.00 to 7.00.

Indianapolis UPI

Admissions and Dismissals In Local Courts Journal

Thursday admissions include Jill Ferguson Linton Mrs Joseph Phillips Linton Frances Rose Sullivan Cora Holland Bloomfield Leo McFarland Bloomington Today Mrs George Cole Freedom Billy Cullison Coal City. Dismissals list Doyle Shake Sandborn Kathryn Drysell Jasonville Walter Marshall and daughter Jasonville Norman Miller Linton Robert Stamper Spencer Harriett Gibson Linton and corrections Kathryn Harting should read Hardy. Transfers include Zada Turner Sullivan to St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute and Robert Stuck Shelburn to St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute.

Jill Ferguson Linton Joseph Phillips Frances Rose Sullivan Cora Holland Bloomfield Leo McFarland Bloomington George Cole Freedom Billy Cullison Coal City Doyle Shake Sandborn Kathryn Drysell Jasonville Walter Marshall Norman Miller Robert Stamper Spencer Harriett Gibson Zada Turner St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute Clarence Cooprider Coalmont Helena Wesner Meromn Carolyn Ballard Carlisle Alice Marie Roe Paul Unger Robert Stuck Shelburn St. Anchony Hospital Frank Dickerson

Justice Court Docket with Traffic Fines and Divorces Listed

The Justice of Peace Court docket lists speeding and traffic violation fines for multiple individuals including Floyd D. Rudiell and Gordon D. Werremeyer with total costs. It also records several divorce actions such as Marcia Jean Gentry from Thomas Lee Gentry with child support and custody terms, along with multiple divorce case resets and dismissals.

Paul L. Hansford Floyd D. Rudiell Spencer Gordon D. Werremeyer Bloomfield Donald W. Wolfe Switz City Lyle C Reynolds Lansing Mich Loren D. May Solsberry James C. Hopkins St. Charles Wiliam E. Sipes Newberry Charles H. Rayman Washington R. Peter Borg Michigan City James T Kelly Tridianapolis Judy L. Musselman Elnora Kevin H. Keller Otis E. Isom Greenwood Marcia Jean Gentry Thomas Lee Gentry of Public Service Co. of Indiana George Ginester Anna M. Brooks John G. Brooks Arabella Lawson Norman W. Lawson Close Delma Laughlin James E. Laughlin Linda Kay Johnson Jackie Dean Johnson Bonita Cullison Charles I. Cullison

Police raid five Bloomington clubs seize gambling gear

Police from Indianapolis and local post officers raided five Bloomington veteran and lodge clubs Thursday night and arrested 12 people. They broke up gambling parties at an American Legion post home Veterans of Foreign Wars club and Elks Eagles and Moose lodge facilities.

Bloomington Ind UPI Indianapolis Elks, Eagles and Moose Lodge

Simultaneous Raids Seize Casino Equipment and Cash

At 8 30 p m raids authorities confiscated 12 electronic slot machines numerous Lucky Seven machines multiple decks of cards dice wheels poker chips and cash.

Evening Classes Offered At VU Vincennes University

Vincennes University announces fall evening courses across many fields including real estate appraisal basic circuits analysis and bookkeeping. Registration is ongoing with two night sessions September 8 9 and daily advance registration in Room 7 Administration Building.

Vincennes University

Birch Bayh Sr. Dies After Heart Failure

TERRE HAUTE Ind UPI funeral services will be held Monday for Birch EF Bayh Sr father of Birch Bayh Jr D Ind Bayh who died Thursday in a Bethesda Md nursing home. Bayh was a teacher and director of physical education and a noted basketball referee who judged many Indiana high school tourney finals. From 1935 to 1965 he led the Washington DC public schools health physical education athletics and safety department.

Bayh Department of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Safety Washington, D. C

Shakamak School Menu Weekly Meals

Menu lists daily offerings for Shakamak School from Monday August 30 to Friday September 3. Items include Hamburgers with potatoes and green beans, Swiss steak, fish sandwich, ham and beans, and hot dog sandwiches with sides and milk.

Shakamak

Local brief from Linton daily citizen reprinted content

An unclear clipping from the Linton Daily Citizen shows fragmented text with mentions of a second class postage, Indiana, and editor Edie Shae. The legible bits hint at a small town paper item or local notice, but most details are unreadable.

Greene County Tax Levy Notice for Budget Hearing

Notice to taxpayers of Greene County Indiana about tax rates and the budget. The regular meeting on September 7 and 8, 1971 will consider the proposed budget and audit items presented by Claude Tov.

Greene County Indiana

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