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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1965
Page
2
Greene County Board of Commissioners will consider claims in regular session on Monday December 6 1965 at 9 00 AM. The meeting agenda lists payment requests and routine bill approvals for county departments and services. The notice specifies the time and location for claim review during the scheduled session.
Governor Branigin plans to attend a Vigo County Democratic organization dinner honoring state party leaders. Chairman Robert X. Kelly said several hundred attendees were expected. Sen. Birch Bayh Jr. might stop en route to address the National Farmers Organization, with Terre Haute Mayor Ralph Tucker speculated to announce political plans or a 7th District bid.
The U S News reports rising state and local police deployments meet skepticism from angry motorists. Critics warn expanded enforcement risks triggering rebellion and doubt any plan will gain acceptance. The article ends with a grim note that further deaths and injuries seem likely before any effective action emerges.
Hollywood reports Bob Hope will host the Academy Awards show next year marking his 12th appearance, a record for a Hoes performer and a landmark in film industry entertainment.
Ed Ritzenthaler aged about 80 died at his Columbus home after a two year illness. He was a member of the First Christian church and active in its affairs. Survivors include his widow Mary, a sister Mrs Ersil Stewart of Linton, and five children. Funeral services will be at Columbus Friday afternoon with Rev. T. K. Smith officiating and burial in Garland Brook cemetery. Mr and Mrs Stewart left for Columbus today.
Wednesday entries show admissions for Mrs Mildred Lovett Lyons and Carolyn Oliphant Bloomfield. Today includes Mrs Bernard Hamilton Worthington. Dismissals include Mrs Lola Sharp Linton Mrs Earl Hensley Linton Mrs Edith Graves Anderson Mrs Leon Pate Solsberry and Everett Lee Rose Jr Worthington transferred to Riley Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Derall Bud Wellington of San Pedro California announce the birth of a son on November 21 weighing eight pounds five ounces named George Leon This is the first child for the couple Paternal grandmother is Ruth Henry of Indianapolis and Derall Wellington of Linton great grandparents are Mr and Mrs George White of Linton
Transfers of property on file with the county recorder's office include Hoyle Irish to Gertrude Lucille Bonger and others in Stockton Township. Ben Cullison to Donald E. Dennis in Linton. Stewart Inc. to May Development Corp. in Green Acres Stockton Township. Alice W. Bargar to Raymond R. Swaby et ux in Linton. B'Rie McGriffin et ux to Trustees of First Church of God at Linton in Grant Township. P. H. O'Hern et ux to Jerry Dean et ux in Linton. Paul Ballentine et ux to Everett Workman et ux in Jackson Township. Bloomfield State Bank. Dewey Bingham shanti Highland Township.
In Stockton Township John Scott 4¢ Box 152 Lyons charged by Linton Police with assault and battery fined 41 dollars. Robert Alsman 17 Linton charged by Linton Police for muffler law violation fined 19.25 dollars. Washington Ind Harold L Busby Linton charged with speeding fined 19.25 dollars.
Larry Lee Miller and Carolyn Sue Miller of Jasonville and Bobby Don Lee with Lois Irene Lee of Worthington are listed in marriage license records. A divorce case is noted between James Fetherston and Patricia Fetherston.
Airman Richard L. Neidigh son of Mr and Mrs Leo D Neidigh Bloomfield has been assigned to March Air Force Base California after completing basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas He will train as an air policeman with the Strategic Air Command The Bloomfield High School graduate attended Indiana University
The piece surveys Christmas traditions in San Antonio Texas and Santa Claus Indiana. It highlights Los Pastores at Guadalupe Church with its medieval Bethlehem scene and devil figures, plus the Guadalupe Players at Mission San Jose. It then profiles Santa Claus Land founded by German-descended pioneers, Jim Yellig as Santa, and the broad range of attractions like The House of Dolls, Transportation Museum, and a Nativity by Lewis Sorensen.
Chicago notes a 1965 shift toward greens from lime to olive with accents in chestnut and bronze. Miss Ukkelberg of O'Brien Paint explains the cycle of color trends every decade, highlighting greens such as apple jade and avocado, and a move toward brighter, warmer tones including blue greens and renewed emphasis on gold and yellows.
Coach Jack Greenwood reminds fans of two junior high basketball games at the local gym tonight at 6 30 and 7 30 p m with teams from Vincennes visiting Linton.
Reports from Mississippi indicate women want more car storage space and built in features such as litter receptacles purse holders and car holders near the driver seat. Henry C. Watkins of Universal CIT Credit Corp observed the trend during a presentation to the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association in Biloxi.
The passage outlines color trends featuring russet, flame, bright fruit hues, peach, apricot, burnt orange, and tangerine. It notes warm gray backdrops and off white as foils, with browns and beiges as neutrals. earthly browns rise in popularity and beige remains a bestseller.
A series of Thanksgiving visits and dinners are noted across multiple Indiana towns. Families from Bloomington Linton Shelburn Jacksonville Rockville Terre Haute Sullivan and Speedway are hosted by relatives including the Parks Powell Povlin Rogerson Hall Mahan Sweeney and others. Guests include Gail Ann Amy Lea Vera Dennis and Susan.
Shakamak school officials announced the December lunch menus listing daily offerings from December 1 through December 21. Meals include chicken, chili soup, fish sandwich, coney dog, chicken pot pie, ham salad, macaroni and cheese, tuna dog, sloppy Joe, spaghetti, breaded turkey, barbecue sandwich, and a no lunch day on December 21.
Tony Cloninger, a 24 game winner for the Braves last season, has been chosen the club's most valuable player for 1965. The 25 year old righthander signed with the Braves for $100,000 in 1957.
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