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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1962
Page
4
Readers submit household tips on removing shine from skirt seats with vinegar and cloth methods. Additional notes cover stove burner cleanliness, storing vacuum jugs with gum, and enhancing canned vegetables with sugar for old fashioned flavor.
United Press International previews prime time shows including The Court Martial of Capt. Wycliff on NBC with Dick Powell Dina Merrill and Ed Begley. Lloyd Bridges Show Gentlemen in Blue on CBS. The Untouchables Floyd Gibbons story on ABC. Jack Benny benefiting stars on CBS. Close-Up Unpaid and Unsung on ABC. Chet Huntley Reporting Minuteman missile two part special on NBC.
The Worthington Senior Garden Club elected officers at a meeting at Mrs. Alta C. White home. New president is Mrs. Floyd Heston with Aziel Dyer as first vice president and Raymond Sears as second vice president.
TV guide page shows channel 4i listing for December 11 and 12 with programs such as Zoorama Wyatt Earp Cowtown Rodeo Golf Noahs Ark Lifeline Big Show Mahalia Jackson Sings Sign Off on December 11 and 12 including Daily Word Ind University Jack LaLanne Milady Matinee Divorce Court People are Funny Dick Tracy Popeye Show Rocky Sea Hunt Expedition Wyatt Earp Ghost Squad Lifeline and Sign of the Times.
Central Time Tuesday December 11 features Galender Santa Claus Real McCoys and Walter Cronkite at various morning and afternoon slots programing continues with Christmas themes Red Skelton Jack Benny Guiding Light and news segments. Wednesday December 12 includes The Millionaire Capt Kangaroo and CBS News among others.
Indianapolis channel 6 lists a full day lineup including Kukla and Ollie and The Virginian. News programs Huntley Brinkley Tonight Show wrap the evening and late-night segments feature The 11th Hour Final Report and Weather Sports Scoreboard.
Many local groups hold Christmas events Wednesday and Thursday. Ewes Qui Va La Club and others meet at 6 to 7:30 p.m. for meals or programs. open Door class hosts turkey dinner. multiple lodges and clubs plan parties with grab bags and food drives across Jasonville and nearby towns.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church held a Christmas luncheon with Mrs. Owen York hosting. Mrs. William Kahn led, readings from Luke Matthew and Isaiah shared, a playlet Christmas is For Sharing performed, and missionaries listed for prayer. Fruit plates were planned for shut-ins. next meeting under Mrs. Dennis York on Lyons route.
Mrs Doris Minnich of Linton attended a regional Indiana Association for Mental Health meeting in Sullivan focused on volunteer and adopt a patient programs. She is Greene county adopt-a-patient chairman. speakers outlined projects and hospital volunteer roles including volunteer chair needs and patient care items.
The Lebanon church observed the Baptist World Day of Prayer with morning sessions led by Mrs. Eleanor Bridwell, readings from scripture, and devotional songs. A noon covered dish meal followed, and an afternoon mission circle program featured a Zion’sville home project, a love gift dedication, and a Wise Men play led by Mrs. Iris Peavey and others.
Mrs. Nettie Goben was honored with a birthday party at Rest Haven for her 98th birthday. The event featured cake ice cream and favors with Mrs Ruth Allen in charge of arrangements and guests including Mrs Katherine Gibson Mrs Tony Fry Mrs Stella Robertson and Mrs Merta McKinnon.
The Dow Jones lists 30 industrials at 644.24, 20 rail stocks at 137.45, 15 utilities at 125.73, and 65 stocks at 225.20. The report summarizes overall market readings for the day with sector breakdowns.
The Jasonville American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 172 hosts a combined unit Christmas party at the Legion hall in Jasonville Friday evening at 7 00. Attendees from Linton Dugger Hymera and Bicknell join the Jasonville unit and bring a 1 exchange gift and a 25 cent grabbag. Participants are asked to bring homemade cookies or sandwiches and to call local secretaries for attendance and transportation arrangements.
Rev Ullmer shares a devotional urging self examination through Hebrews 4 12. He asserts the Bible reveals sin and points readers to Jesus Christ as Savior.
The Women’s Fellowship of Lyons Christian Church held its December meeting with hostesses Mrs. Ovid Keller and Mrs. Mildred Patterson. President Mrs. Joe Skemp led the prayer and devotional, the Christmas theme featured carols and scripture, and a memorial service honored charter member Lena Simons. The Christmas tree project benefits the children’s home in Cleveland, and the next meeting is set for January 3 with Mrs. Bernard Sappenfield.
Members of the Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian church in Linton met at Mrs. Elmer Terrell's home for the annual Christmas program. They discussed continuing sewing for the needy as described in On the Rim of Asia and carried out a brief business session with readings, prayers, and a social hour.
Miss Laura Boston and Melvin Conder have chosen Sunday afternoon December 16 at 2 30 for their marriage at Jasonville Methodist church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Boston of Jasonville and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Robert Grimes of Jasonville. 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 Bethel church social rooms. A covered dish supper, group singing, games, and visiting filled the evening with a grab bag gift exchange as the climax. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heim and many other couples.
Admissions list includes Mrs. Perry Walls Sullivan mother of Patty Marie eight pounds three ounces. John Spalding Solsberry welcomed a son. Mrs. William Hatfield Jasonville gave birth to William Gordon III. Mrs. Wayne Vandeventer Bloomfield welcomed a son. Mrs. Alfred Sauders Linton mother of Anthony Duane. A son born to Mrs. James Ferguson Deans unnamed at birth. Curtiss Porter Bloomfield. Mrs. Ivan Flynn Hymera. Mrs. Mary Wheeler Dagger. Dismissals include Mrs. William Neill Worthington.
Fred Hensley reports Charles Reed Jr of the Indiana Farm Bureau Co op will address the Adult Farm class at the L and M school building on Wednesday evening. The talk, Slotted Floors for Hogs, starts at 7 30 p m CST and is open to interested attendees.
Fred Agabashian former Indianapolis 500 driver leads a highway safety program at Switz City Central School at 10:00 CST Wednesday. The event is part of a national series sponsored by Champion Spark Plug with Greene County support from Strong Automotive Supply of Linton. Agabashian, who retired in 1958 after eleven Indy 500 appearances, will also meet the public from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the local automotive service.
Walter E Laughlin Sr. 76, longtime Linton resident and former Stockton township justice of the peace, died Monday at Freeman Greene County hospital after three years of declining health and a recent stroke. He was born June 17 1886 in Bloomfield and is survived by two daughters and three sons, with funeral services set for Wednesday at the Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel and burial in Fairview cemetery.
Mrs. Gertrude May Kirkley aged 69 of Linton died at Freeman-Greene County Hospital at 2 00 am after two years of declining health She was born September 26 1893 in Lyons and lived much of her life in Linton She was affiliated with 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 and Joe Terre Haute The body was taken to Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel and services were held Thursday at 2 00 pm with Rev Harold Carter and Major Gertrude Calvert officiating Burial was in Fairview cemetery.
UPI reports live cattle and hog quotes from Indianapolis sales. Hogs weighed 190 to 600 pounds show varied values from 15.00 to 17.75 per hundredweight with sows weaker. Cattle and calves mark generally steady with steers up to 29.00 and cows 13.50 to 15.50. Sheep show gains with lambs at 19.00 to 20.50 per hundredweight.
Fort Knox in Kentucky remains off limits to visitors as the U S Gold Bullion Depository continues to be viewable only from a distance. The state promotes hospitality while the facility holds tight security.
Mrs. Mary Jane Bennett 71 died at 12 30 AM at her home 217 Ohio street Jasonville heart attack She born Oct 19 1891 near Elnora daughter of John and Hettie Critchlow longtime Jasonville resident Baptist Church member Survived by two sons Fred and Thomas Bennett sisters Gertrude Hall Vernal Falk Funeral at McClanahan Jasonville 2 PM Thursday Rev Samuel Webb burial Lebanon Cemetery Call after 6 30 PM funeral home.
Miss Gersie Mae Trinkle 79 of Linton died Monday at Freeman Greene County Hospital after eight years of ill health, with two weeks of serious illness. Born July 10, 1883 in Sullivan County, she was daughter of James F. and Ancevilla Metcalf Trinkle. Survived by brothers Virgil Robert and Wayne Trinkle all of Linton and sister Miss Joy Perkins of Linton. two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral under Welch and Cornett care. visitation after 7 p.m. tonight. service Thursday at Rev. George Potter officiating. burial in Fairview Cemetery.
A vast arctic air mass sweeps south across Indiana and Ohio as snow continues, pushing temperatures well below zero. Since Wednesday night at least 76 weather related deaths are blamed across Ohio Michigan New England New York Pennsylvania Indiana Tennessee West Virginia and Illinois with travel bans and hazardous conditions widening.
The Insurance Information Institute estimates that the nation's annual fire loss increased by about 130 million dollars over the past 12 years. The portion due to dollar shrinkage was not estimated.
Illinois produces 101 million board feet of lumber annually and ranks 15th in paper and paperboard production. A. C. Foley chairman of the Illinois Forest Industries Committee notes the state’s steady output and industrial role.
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