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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

2

Even Dog Tags Serve As Status Symbols

Washington report describes the District of Columbia auto license system where the first 100 tag numbers confer status. White House dogs receive top numbers while Pushinka shifts to lower numbers. Norman Bowles Jr. learns his chihuahua Ginger Boy holds No. 9 over Pushinka, prompting a mix of envy and humor.

Washington District of Columbia White House G.boy Tucker FBI J. Edgar Hoover Ike Richard M. Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson Jefferson Chihuahua Ginger Boy Pushinka

Plan Special Program at Glenburn Methodist Church

The Glenburn Methodist Church announces a Christmas family night this Saturday. A 6 30 p.m. covered dish supper precedes a planned program and a grab bag gift exchange with Santa Claus expected.

Glenburn Methodist Church Santa Claus

Television Schedule for WITV Bloomington Listing

Central Daylight 7 30 Country Show 8 09 Cowtown Rodeo 8 30 Touchdown 9 00 Peoples Choice 9 30 Dr Christian 10 00 Frank Edwards 11 15 Tightrope 12 15 Sign Off 2 20 Ind University 4 00 Croasfire 4 30 Popeye 4 00 Chatter & Bugs 6 45 Rocky 6 00 Raffles 6 30 Wyatt Earp 7 00 Bold Journey 30 Baddie Arnold Time 5 00 Wrestling 9 00 Suspicion 1 00 Mike Hammer 1 30 Sign Off

Dr. Christian Frank Edwards Ind. University Croasfire Popeye Chatter & Bugs Rocky Raffles Wyatt Earp Bold Journey Baddie Arnold Suspicion Mike Hammer Southern Plaga Ding Dong School Crossfire Zooroma

Television Schedule for Terre Haute Station

Channel listing for WTHI Terre Haute Indiana shows the daily lineup with Edwards News at 6 30 Marshall Dillon at 7 00 Velvet Strings at 7 30 Dobie Gillett at 8 00 Red Skelton at 8 30 Assignment Underwater Garry Moore at 9 00 and The Red Late Show at 10 00 followed by 10 30 and 11 30 news segments.

WTHI Terre Haute Indiana TD. Edwards Marshall Dillon Dobie Gilt Red Skelton Garry Moore

High Court Rules On Sit-in Cases

The Supreme Court, in its first sit-in ruling, overturned 16 Southern University students’ convictions from Baton Rouge Louisiana for disturbing the peace. The 9 0 decision limited its action to lack of evidence, not addressing broader constitutional issues. The case marked the first high court review of sit-in protests across the south.

Washington Lrst Supreme Court Anch Baton Rouge Southern University Louisiana Iney High Court South Florida David Walton Cramp Jr Orlando Potter Stewart Federal Trade Commission St. Regis Paper Co New York

Live stock market report from Indianapolis

Markets in Indianapolis show hogs steady to strong with several instances up to 25 higher. Cattle and calves supply described with steers and heifers at average to high choice levels and cows uneven, bulls steady. Sheep and lambs mostly steady with several price ranges noted across quality grades.

Indianapolis

Budget Chief Predicts Welsh Goal Hit By Dec 15

Indiana Budget Director John Hatchett cautioned that Governor Welsh's target to trim state personnel to 19,384 by December 31 should be reached by December 15. The plan remains within 210 of the November 30 level, with highway department cuts contributing much of the reduction. He noted no decision on next year's personnel rise and suggested possible dollar and headcount controls.

Indianapolis UPI John Hatchett Welsh Hatchett Indiana Highway Department

Juvenile thief 13 sentenced to Indiana Boys' School

In Marion Indiana a 13 year old boy was committed to the Indiana Boys School after being found with loot from burglaries. Judge Robert T. Caine ordered confinement until release by officials. Police traced the stolen goods to his home and three pickup trips hauled the merchandise to headquarters after his arrest on November 26.

Marion Ind Npr Indiana Boys’ School Robert T. Caine James Matlock James

Printing Services Offered by Citizen Office

City office promotes printing services for commercial and private needs. Emphasizes reliable, accurate results and customer support.

Birth of Daughter Jennifer Ann Rous in Millington

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rous of Millington Tennessee announce the birth of a daughter on November 29 weighing eight pounds eleven ounces named Jennifer Ann. This is the couple’s second child. The mother is the former Cora Lee Hamilton of Worthington. Grandparents are Bernard Hamilton of Worthington and Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton visited for a week. Mr. Hamilton spent the weekend.

Richard Rous Millington Tenn Jennifer Ann Cora Lee Hamilton Worthington Bernard Hmilton

Parks announce birth of son Michael Eugene

Dr and Mrs Herbert E Parks of Indianapolis announce birth of son Michael Eugene born November 27. He weighed eight pounds fifteen ounces and joins sister Sue. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed rie Parks of Delphi and Doris Fulk is mother of the mother.

Herbert E. Parks Indianapolis Michael Eugene Parks Doris Fulk Arnold Fulk Liston Mr. Falk Edriie Parks Delphi Id Sue

Dawn Ann Bland Is Born In Terre Haute

Mr and Mrs Donald Bland of Terre Haute announce the birth of a daughter at Freeman Greene county hospital Monday. The baby weighed seven pounds five and a half ounces and has been named Dawn Ann.

Donald Bland Terre Haute Freeman-Greene County Hospital Dawn Ann

Glass Shattering In State Office Building in Indianapolis

Indiana officials cite construction inaccuracies and settlement as causes of extensive lobby glass breaks at the new multi million dollar state office building. Purdue engineer Dr J A Whalen reports on site probe with students and staff. Warranty extended to Dec 31 to determine blame. About 25 glass panel breaks noted.

Indianapolis Wph Indiana State Office Building Commission Welsh J. A. Whalen Purdue University School of Structural Engineering Purdue Winalen

Worthington CWF Holds Yale Meeting

The Worthington Christian church Women’s Fellowship held a Christmas party and meeting in the lower auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Derence Smange led the devotional on He Comes, with Mrs. Floyd Heston leading The New Spirit discussion and sharing from Luke. The session ended with carols led by Mrs. Ethel Pickard.

Women’s Fellowship The Worthington Christian Church CWF Rosetta Rhoads Derrence Smange Louise McDermont Floyd Heston Lucille Fiscus Heston Dorothy Clark Wilson Ethel Pickard the Oregon

Body Found in Car Pulled From Ohio River

Jeffersonville Indiana authorities recovered the car and the body of George W. Reed 47 a bartender who vanished Friday night after leaving his wallet and jewelry at the tavern where he worked A three day search ended Monday with the car fished from the Ohio River at a boat ramp and Reed inside the vehicle

Jeffersonville Ind George W. Reed Ohio River Reed

Greene circuit court records four new civil actions

Four civil actions filed in Bloomfield Greene circuit court list: Jasonville Hardware and Furniture v Emma Gorby and Guy Gorby on account. Mildred Phillips v Richard Phillips for divorce. Betty Joan Spencer v Ralph Spencer for divorce. Betty Medlock v Robert Medlock for divorce.

Greene Circuit Bloomfield Jasonville Hardware and Furniture Company Emma Guy Gorby Mildred Phillips Richard Phillips Betty Joan Spencer Ralph Spencer Betty Medlock Robert Medlock

Glamour Star Narda Onyx Reveals Wartime Escape Tale

Narda Onyx, known for playing Eva Braun's sister in Hit ler, recalls being captured by Germans at age 11 in Nazi Estonian territory while attempting to flee to Sweden. She later escaped and worked as a laundress for an American anti air craft battalion led by Robert McCarthy, ex head of California DMV.

Narda Hollywood Narda Onyx Eva Braun Allied Artists Hitler Estonia Sweden Robert McCarthy California Department of Motor Vehicles

Switz City Central Lunch Menus For The Week

Central Switz City school cafeteria announced the weekly menu with meals from Monday to Friday. Menu items include hamburger on bun with sides, Tuesday features beans and Vienna sausage, Wednesday offers vegetable soup, Thursday serves meat loaf, and Friday presents hot chicken sandwich with sides and desserts.

Dress Revue by Linton High Home Economics Girls

Home Economics classes from eighth to eleventh grade present a dress revue in the Linton High School auditorium at 7:00 Tuesday evening. Miss Diane Barr and Miss Gretta Britton announce for eighth grade and the high school. Sophomores stage a playlet while seniors help with arrangements and freshmen serve refreshments in the home economics room after the revue.

Linton High School Diane Barr Gretta Britton Connie Dix Mary Ellen Powell

Technicality Throws Out REMC Petition

Indiana Public Service Commission rejects a $60 million REMC power plant petition near Petersburg for technical filing errors. Hoosier Cooperative Energy Inc. may amend the petition or file a new one citing PSC authority. Allan Rables notes required statutory authority was not cited.

Indianapolis Indiana Public Service Commission White River Petersburg PSC Hoosier Cooperative Energy Inc Allan Rables

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Report

Admissions include Harvey Goble Hymera Mrs Larry Miller Jasonville Kevin Chambers Springville Robert Sellars Linton Mrs James Grady Jasonville Mrs Woodrow Malone Worthington Mrs Henry Jenkinson Sandborn Mrs Jerry Myers Linton. Dismissals include Mrs Jimmie Robertson and daughter Paxton.

Harvey Goble Hymera Larry Miller Jasonville Kevin Chambers Springville Robert Sellars Linton James Grady Woodrow Malone Worthington Henry Jenkinson Sandborn Jerry Myers Jimmie Robertson Paxton

Oilers Coach Lemm Linked to Holovak via Northwestern Past

Houston Oilers coach Wally Lemm and Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak shared a Northwestern roommate arrangement and both served on the same PT boat during their early careers.

Houston, Tex WUPI Wally Lemm Houston Oilers American Football League Boston Patriot Mike Holovak Northwestern University P. T Holovak

$100000 Asked in Crash Case Suit

Terre Haute man Lester Walters seeks 100000 damages in Vigo circuit court over a Dec 10 1959 accident. Walters claims permanent injuries from a collision when Neils W. Heramb Jr driving south pulled left without warning while a truck owned by Buel and Rash operated by Floyd Rash transported Walters, an electrician, and prevented him from working. Represented by Kern Beasley of Linton.

Terre Haute Greene County Vigo Lester Walters Neils W. Heramb Jr Walters Floyd Rash Jasonville Buel and Rash Springhill South Seventh Street Heramb

Full Weight of Law Stops Man's Escape in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis a 260 pound officer tackled Gilbert Tichenor as he fled from Municipal Court 4 after a holdup charge. Patrolman W D Sullivan leaped over a rail to pin him on a landing as Tichenor escaped the second story cage. Judge Charles C Daugherty ordered the bail raised from ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars.

Indianapolis Gilbert Tichenor Municipal Court Tichenor Gordon McDonald W. D. Sullivan Sullivan Charles C. Daugherty Marion County Daugherty

Crash in Alabama Tunnels Through Trestle Injuring Two

A Southern Railway passenger train passing through Anniston Alabama plunged a rain weakened trestle. Four baggage cars and a refrigeration car fell, injuring two people one identified as James L. Arroll of Birmingham. The other passenger was unnamed and believed to be an Army officer.

Anniston Ale Southern Railway Birmingham Atlanta James L. Arroll

Television Tonight Wednesday Highlights

United Press International lists NBC CBS and ABC offerings for Wednesday night. Bob Hope Show features Danny Thomas Nancy Kwan James Garner and more. Other programs include Wagon Train Naked City Steve Allen Close-Up and The Gertrude Berg Show with notable guest stars and storylines.

United Press International Bob Hope NBC Bob Danny Thomas Nancy Kwan James Garner Hams Thomas Dan Casey Target Hope Garner Miss Kwan Nick Adams Flint McCullough Steve Allen ABC Joey Forman Louis Nye Bill Dana Tom Conway Smothers Brothers United Nations International School Jamaica N. Y Gertrude Berg CBS Sarah Naked City Coftus Goofus Mickey Rooney Maureen Stapleton Larry Blyden Doris Dalton Joanna Moore

Fashionable clubs strain under rising costs and stagnant dues

New York city clubs face financial pressure as rising costs outpace dues increases. Horwath & Horwath report hotel industry clients see stress, with luncheon clubs as the only segment showing moderate stability.

Club Dues New York Horwath & Horwath

Calorie Counter Drinks See Sales Rise in New York Area

New York area retail sales of low calorie diet drinks reach 145 million dollars this year, up from 100 million last year. Firms respond with price cuts to cope with intensified competition among brands.

New York

Motorists Fined at Greene County Court Hearings

Thirteen motorists paid fines at Greene County justice of the peace hearings for state police violations. Names ages and cities include John A. Kieffaber 17 Worthington improper muffler. Bernice J. Winfrey 52 Toledo disobeying stop sign. Fank Kunkel 58 Evansville disobeying stop sign. Louis Edward Hays 21 Worthington 49 mph in 30 mph zone. Thomas L. Steward 44 Brigham City disobeying stop sign. Wooster Lee Gaines 19 Indianapolis driving 75 mph. Leon Mack Wessel Jr. 18 Greenwood driving 40 mph in 30 mph zone. Douglas Leon Miller 19 Munie driving 75 mph. Victor W. Dicanio 54 Washington improper passing on road 231. Allen J. Reid 54 Indianapolis improper passing and lane usage. Louis J. Heiger 73 Fort Wayne. William A. Fisher 54 Indianapolis driving 75 mph. Harold W. Skinner 34 Indianapolis.

Greene County Justice of the Peace Courts John A. Kieffaber Worthington Bernice J. Winfrey Toledo Ohio Fank Kunkel Evansville Louis Edward Hays Thomas L. Steward Brigham City Utah Wooster Lee Gaines Indianapolis Leon Mack Wessel Jr Greenwood Douglas Leon Miller Munie Victor W. Dicanio Washington Allen J. Reid Louis J. Heiger Fort Wayne William A. Fisher Harold W. Skinner

Rainbow AC Suffered Historic 234-2 Loss in 1923

The Kansas City Sunflowers crushed Rainbow AC by 234 to 2 in 1923, a game many consider the worst beating in basketball history. This outlandish score reflects early, chaotic play and era-wide scoring differences in the sport.

Kansas City Kansas City, Kans Sunflowers Rainbow AC

Trial for Slaying Moves to Bedford Court

Seymour men Willard J. Swanson and Tipton Harris were granted a change of venue to Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford. They are charged with the fatal Oct 28 shooting of Don M. Winn, Seymour city police officer, who died Nov 7 in an Indianapolis hospital.

Seymour, Ind Willard J. Swanson Tipton Harris Seymour Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Jackson Circuit Court Don M. Winn Seymour City Winn Indianapolis

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