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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1962
Page
1
Heloise shares tips from readers on removing shine from skirt seats with vinegar and careful ironing, fixing stove burners, storing vacuum bottles with gum, improving canned vegetables with onion and sugar, balancing sugar with salt, and cleaning iron residue. Also notes glove care and writing to Heloise.
United Press International lists Dick Powell Show The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff star cast includes Powell Merrill Begley Ruggles MacArthur Keith Andrews Scourby. Lloyd Bridges Show Gentlemen in Blue Untouchables Floyd Gibbons Story Jack Benny Garry Moore Close Up The Unpaid and Unsung and Chet Huntley Reporting cover politics and Minuteman missile.
The Worthington club met at Mrs. Alta C. White’s home and elected officers. President Mrs. Floyd Heston. first VP Mrs. Aziel Dyer. second VP Mrs. Raymond Sears. recording secretary Mrs. Wallace Short. corresponding secretary Mrs. Ethbert Newsom. treasurer Mrs. Otto Large. Members showed off flowers in an antique container. Lesson leader Mrs. Tessie Rae. Christmas party planned at Mrs. Raymond Sears’ home with a covered dish dinner at 12:30 PM. Committee named to handle dinner and program arrangements: Mrs. Wilson Short, Mrs. Floyd Mitten, Mrs. Wilburn Rowe, and Mrs. Tessie Rae.
Local TV guide lists Popeye at 6 16 and Sea Hunt at 6 30 followed by Expedition Wyatt Earp Ghost Squad Noahs Ark Lifeline and The Big Show Programming continues with Mahalia Jackson Sings before sign off.
TV listings show a daily lineup on WFBM channel 6 with programs from 8:25 am to 1:15 am including Men of Destiny, Today, Kukla Ollie, Movie Party, Price Is Right, Concentration, Farm Report News, Peter Gunn, Merv Griffin, Dr Malone, Loretta Young, The Virginian, Perry Como, Tonight Show and more. Evening news segments Huntley Brinkley Report and NBC News are interspersed with entertainment and sports.
A long list of Wednesday and Thursday Christmas events and meetings across Jasonville and surrounding towns. Groups include churches, clubs, lodges, and auxiliaries with times ranging from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Attendees are often asked to bring covered dishes, gifts for grab bags, or food baskets. Local organizations include First Baptist, EUB, Knights, Moose, Rotary, Tri Kappa, and several lodges and circles.
Mrs. Nettie Goben celebrated her 98th birthday Saturday at Rest Haven with a party in her honor. Refreshments featured a birthday cake and party favors. Ice cream cake and candy were served to Mrs. Goben and guests Mrs. Katherine Gibson Mrs. Tony Fry Stella Robertson Mrs. Merta McKinnon and Ruth Allen led the arrangements.
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church met for a Christmas luncheon in the church dining room with Mrs. Owen York as hostess. Mrs. William Kahn opened with a Christmas message, and Mrs. Paul Ford led worship and the Christmas story. A playlet Christmas is For Sharing was staged, hymns sung, and a discussion on sharing followed. Fruit plates will be sent to shut-ins. next meeting hosts Mrs. Dennis York on Lyons route.
Mrs Doris Minnich of Linton attended a regional Indiana Association for Mental Health meeting in Sullivan. She is Greene county adopt-a-patient chairman. Speakers outlined volunteer and adopt-a-patient programs, patient birthday parties, and program procedures. Claude Richie urged Greene county to appoint a volunteer chairman to coordinate local efforts. Suggested projects include subscriptions, gowns, slippers, and weekend patient bags.
The Lebanon church observed the Baptist Mission World Day of Prayer on Friday with Mrs. Eleanor Bridwell directing the morning session at 11 o clock. The program included scripture passages, devotional songs, a chain prayer, and a noon covered dish dinner. In the afternoon the mission circle met with Mrs. Helen Pearl leading, announcing the Zionsville home as the month project and Iris Peavey presenting a love gift dedication using Matthew. A play about the Wise Men Following the Star featured Mrs. Margaret Weatherwax, Mrs. Patty Pope, and Mrs. Beatrice Nugent.
The Jasonville American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 172 will host a combined unit Christmas party at the Legion hall in Jasonville on Friday at 7:00 p.m. December 14. Attendees from Linton, Dugger, Hymera, and Bicknell join the Jasonville unit. Bring a $1 exchange gift and a 25 cent grabbag, plus homemade cookies or sandwiches. Members planning to attend from Linton Unit should call Alma Shouse or Cora Jean Bowman to arrange transportation.
The Bible is described as quick and powerful, sharper than a two edged sword, able to divide soul and spirit and discern thoughts and intents. It helps readers know themselves as God sees them, reveal sin, and point to Jesus Christ as Savior.
The Women's Fellowship of Lyons Christian church held its December meeting with hosts Mrs. Ovid Keller and Mrs. Mildred Patterson. President Mrs. Joe Skemp led prayers and devotions, a Christmas theme song was sung, scripture was read, and a memorial service for charter member Mrs. Lena Simons was conducted. A Christmas tree donation funded by Bob Mitchell will hold items for the children’s home in Cleveland. The Woman’s Day program was postponed to January. next meeting is Jan. 3 with Mrs. Bernard Sappenfield.
Members of the Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian church at Linton met at Mrs. Elmer Terrell's home for the annual Christmas program. They discussed continuing sewing for the needy, based on the book On the Rim of Asia, and hosted readings by Verla Kohr and Blanche Potter while Mrs. J. C. Cravens led.
Miss Laura Boston and Melvin Conder selected Sunday afternoon December 16 at 2 30 for their marriage at Jasonville Methodist Church. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Boston of Jasonville and the groom’s are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grimes. A reception will follow in the church lower auditorium.
The Home and Community Circle Home Demonstration club of Stafford township held its annual family night Christmas party at the Bethel church social rooms. A covered dish supper, group singing, games, and visiting filled the evening. A grab bag gift exchange climaxed the entertainment with many members attending.
Admissions include Mrs. Perry Walls Sullivan mother of Patty Marie eight pounds three ounces. John Spalding Solsberry. Mrs. William Hatfield Jasonville born a son William Gordon III seven pounds 10 4% ounces. Mrs. Wayne Vandeventer Bloomfield. Mrs. Alfred Sauders Linton mother of Anthony Duane eight pounds six ounces. Today Mrs. James Ferguson Deans welcomed a son unnamed. Curtiss Porter Bloomfield. Mrs. Ivan Flynn Hymera. Mrs. Mary Wheeler Dugger. Dismissals include Mrs. William Neill Worthington.
A guest speaker will address the weekly Adult Farm class at the L and M school building Wednesday evening. Fred Hensley, class leader, reports Charles Reed Jr. of the Indiana Farm Bureau Co op will speak on Slotted Floors for Hogs. The meeting begins at 7 30 p m CST.
Fred Agabashian former Indianapolis 500 driver will present a highway safety program at 10:00 CST Wednesday at Switz City Central School. The event is part of a national series sponsored by Champion Spark Plug Co. Since 1954 the program has reached over three million students and other groups. Greene County sponsor Strong Automotive Supply of Linton notes Agabashian will be at the auto service center from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to meet attendees.
Walter E. Laughlin Sr., 76, longtime Linton resident, died at 2:15 pm Monday at Freeman-Greene County hospital after three years of ill health and a recent stroke. He served as Stockton township justice of the peace for three years, once worked in coal mining and as a newsman in Illinois. Born June 17, 1886 in Bloomfield, he was survived by two daughters, three sons, and nine grandchildren. his wife Cora died in 1955. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the Memory Chapel, with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Gertrude May Kirkley 69 of Linton died at 2:00 am in Freeman Greene County Hospital after years of ill health. Born Sept 26 1893 at Lyons she lived most of her life in Linton and belonged to the Linton Salvation Army post for over forty years. Survived by daughter Dorothy Smith Spencer sister Miss Jane Miller Gas City and brothers Jack Gas City Harvey Jonesboro Joe Terre Haute. Burial in Fairview cemetery after services at Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel with Rev Harold Carter and Major Gertrude Calvert.
Live stock totals 7 500 hogs with prices from 15 50 to 17 75 per hundredweight across weight ranges. Cattle 2 050 with steers 28 00 to 29 00, heifers up to 27 50, cows 13 50 to 15 50, bulls 18 00 to 20 00. Vealers 28 00 to 34 00. Sheep 800 with lambs 17 00 to 20 50.
Kentucky boasts hospitality yet Fort Knox remains closed to visitors. The U S Gold Bullion Depository is viewable only from a distance and not accessible for tours or interior viewing.
Mrs. Mary Jane Bennett 71 died suddenly at home in Jasonville of a heart attack. Born Oct 19 1891 near Elnora she lived most of her life in Jasonville and was a member of the Jasonville Baptist church. Survived by two sons Fred and Thomas and two sisters Gertrude Hall and Vernal Falk. Funeral 2:00 pm at McClanahan Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel Webb officiating. Burial Lebanon Cemetery.
Miss Gersie Mae Trinkle, 79, of Linton, died at 4 20 Monday at Free man Greene County Hospital after eight years of declining health. Born July 10, 1883 in Sullivan County, she was daughter of James F. and Ancevilla Metcalf Trinkle. Survived by brothers Virgil Robert Wayne and sister Joy Perkins, with two brothers and three sisters preceding her. Funeral plans await at Welch and Cornett Funeral home with Rev. George Potter officiating. burial in Fairview Cemetery.
A massive Arctic air mass chilled Indiana and Ohio snow belt cities with subzero readings. Since Wednesday night snow began, at least 76 weather deaths were blamed. Ohio 21, Michigan 20, New England 10, New York 7, Pennsylvania 5, Indiana 4, plus three each in Tennessee West Virginia and Illinois. Emergency travel was advised only through northern Indiana. Southern Illinois faced three inches more snow. Western areas faced record cold as the cold wave threatened to break season lows.
The Insurance Information Institute estimates U S fire losses have increased by roughly 130 million dollars annually over 12 years. The report notes the portion due to currency shrinkage was not estimated.
Illinois produces 101 million board feet of lumber annually and ranks fifteenth among states in paper and paperboard production, per A. C. Foley chairman of the Illinois Forest Industries Committee.
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