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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1963
Page
6
Ben McGee of Jackson Miss State College was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their fourth pick in the National Football League draft. He stands 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 245 pounds and played tackle.
Montgomery Alabama Hayden Fry head coach of South Methodist University was named the third member of the South coaching staff for the Blue-Gray game to be played December 28.
Entries are invited for the annual Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Linton Civic Garden Club. The entry deadline is December 17 with judging between December 17 and 22. A committee led by Mrs. W. Martin oversees arrangements and invites residents within one mile of the city to enter.
The federal government filed a suit in Fort Wayne Indiana accusing Kraft Food Co of false and misleading claims about Miracle Egg. The complaint alleges the product is promoted as a superior nutritious egg substitute while being low in calories and that it misleads regarding cholesterol control and heart and kidney disease treatment. A seizure order by Judge Jesse Eschbach covered about 84 cases of the egg mix and related promotional materials held by Kraft local rep Vernon West.
Friday matchups include Dugger versus Linton Switz City hosting L and M Bloomfield at Spencer Vincennes Catholic facing Shakamak Coal City meeting Worthington Coty at Pleasantville North Knox playing Huntingburg. Saturday features Schulte at Linton-Stockton Eastern at Switz City North Knox at Boonville and Linton-Stockton Biddy League from 9 a m to noon.
The Linton Church of the Nazarene will host an evangelistic campaign Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m. Rev. Harold Charles of Indianapolis will speak each night, with the Gospelaires leading singing and offering special numbers. The public is invited to attend all services. The second item notes Washington state prohibits Sunday advertising of alcoholic beverages by the liquor control board.
The Linton Miners host Dugger on Friday and Terre Haute Schulte on Saturday at 8 p.m. Coach Tom Oliphant says the team is improving and aiming for their first win after a close loss to Garfield. Dugger brings four games. Schulte sits near .500 this season.
SEBRING Fla UP h Professional golf nears a $2 5 million purse and eyes international opens says Ed Carter golf’s promoter. He cites stars like Snead Palmer Hogan and Player as drivers of global growth and notes his own career from Northwestern football to newspaper publishing and tournament administration.
The former Northwestern football player and longtime golf organizer, who once toured 150000 miles yearly, presides over events like the Ryder Cup in Atlanta and the Cleveland Open. He envisions a movable European Open rotating among England Germany Switzerland France and other venues. He argues the U S pro tour should be limited.
A brief note mentions a figure of 32 or 34 tournaments at the $100,000 level, indicating planned or contemplated activity in this range. No further context provided about organizers or dates.
Bill Adair, previously Toronto manager for the Milwaukee Braves in 1963, was assigned to coach the Denver club in the Pacific Coast League next season. Art Hauser, Xavier University's interior line coach, resigned to pursue a full time insurance career after a pro football career in the NFL and AFL.
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