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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1966

Page

2

Obituary of Edward C Steward farmed in Worthington area

Edward C Steward born November 18 1874 in Smith Township died Sunday night at 8 10 in Lin ton aged 88 survived by wife Maude Heath Steward two daughters Berniece Stinebaugh and Earl Hamlin three grandchildren five great grandchildren and a step brother Henry Wesnidge he was last of fifteen siblings a Worthington Christian Church member and Masonic Lodge. Calling at Myers Funeral Home after 1 pm Tuesday with Masonic services at 7 30 pm and final rites 2 pm Wednesday at Worthington Cemetery

Edward C. Steward Smith Township Linton Louis Vera Hubble Steward Maude Heath Steward Worthington Steward Berniece Stinebaugh Bloomfield Earl Hamlin Henry Wesnidge Worthington Christian Church Worthington Masonic Locke Myers Worthington Cemetery

Dwarf Poinsettia Basket Tops Christmas Decoration

A UPI report highlights a hanging basket of dwarf poinsettias as a top Christmas decoration. The plants have short stems and full blooms and can be used for table decor while remaining in clay pots to ensure soil drainage and proper care.

New York UPI

Card of Thanks for support after illness and death

Our sincere appreciation to neighbors friends and relatives who helped during the illness and death of our husband and brother We thank Crane Taxi Cab service doctors Freeman Greene County Hospital staff drivers sitters ministry churches those who sent floral tributes food cards and calls The singers those who presented the military rites Jenkins Funeral Home at Lyons and all who expressed sympathy Reta May Menge doht and brothers Robert Elvin Glenn and Gilbert Mengedoht

Freeman Greene County Hospital Jenkins Lyons

Homer Thomas 66 Dies at Home in Bloomfield

Homer Stanley Thomas age 66 of Bloomfield died unexpectedly Sunday at 1 30 p m at his home He was born May 25 1900 in Daviess County son of Willough and Maude Frater Thomas He worked for Bloomfield Brick Company Survived by wife Dorothy Vernice Workman Thomas a son Donald Ray Thomas Indianapolis and two grandchildren One son Stanley Lee Thomas preceded him in death Brothers Hobart Thomas Chester Thomas Clyde Thomas Wayne Thomas Marion Thomas Frank Thomas Mason Thomas all of Shelbyville and sister Mrs Eva Watson Indianapolis Funeral services set for 11 a m Wednesday at Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield Rev Ted Miller officiating with interment in Grandview Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m today at the funeral home.

Homer Stanley Thomas Bloomfield Daviess County Willough and Maude Frater Thomas Bloomfield Brick Company Dorothy Vernice Workman Thomas Donald Ray Thomas Indianapolis Stanley Lee Thomas Hobart Thomas Chester Thomas Clyde Thomas Wayne Thomas Marion Thomas Frank Thomas Mason Thomas Shelbyville Eva Watson Thomas Jenkins Funeral Home Ted Miller Grandview Cemetery

Former Jasonville Woman Succumbs After Illness

Mrs. Fannie Boruff, 73, died at 5 30 a m in Anderson after living mainly in Jasonville. Born February 26 1893 in Greene County she was a Baptist and widow of Elmer Boruff died 1958. Survived by son Wayne Boruff Speedway daughter Virginia Morris Anderson three grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Body to McCanahan Funeral Home Jasonville with services 2 p m Thursday at the home burial in Fairview cemetery Linton.

Fannie Boruff Anderson Jasonville Boruff Greene County Jasonvile Baptist Church Elmer Boruff Wayne Boruff Speedway Virginia Morris McCanahan Jasonvile Funeral Bar‘al Fairview Cemetery Linton

Hoffman Baby Dies At Monroeville

Jesse William Hoffman two and one half months old died at the Monroeville home early Sunday morning. He is survived by parents Richard and Carolyn Correll Hoffman six siblings and three grandparents. Graveside services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery Flat Rock with Rev. Donald Frakes officiating.

Jesse William Hoffman Richard Carolyn Correll Hoffman Monroeville Rtc. 1 Minnie Hofman Fort Wayne Jesse G. Corre’l Linton Graves St John’s Lutheran Cemetery Flat Rock Donald Frakes

Sandborn School Lunch Menu Week Announced

School officials in Sandborn reveal the lunch menu for December 12 to December 16. Items include salad with crackers and milk, spaghetti and meatballs, sausage cakes, turkey and dressing, and ham salad with sides.

Sandborn

Hospital Admissions and Births Noted in Weekly Record

Matters of record list admissions and dismissals from Freeman-Greene Hospital with patient names including Ada Moffett Jasonville Lenora Sowyer Linton and Lois Beck Linton and newborns Tammy Renee Jasonville Patricia Ann Bloomfield and Patricia Ann plus a son for Casner Linton. Parker Heaton Switz City admitted Saturday Ward 3 Section 5.

Freeman-Greene Linton Ada Moffett Springville Claude Thomas Jasonville Lenora Sowyer Leonard Beck Ralph Cummick Roy Vandeventer Bloomfield Franklin Hash Dugger Thomas Cox Luton Freda Dowden Eva Borders Shelburn Marie McMillen Solsberry Conrad Newsom William Burris Tammy Renee James Babb Patricia Ann Sunday Ralph Casner Parker Heaton Switz City

Property Transfers In Jasonville And Stafford Township

Susan V Greenwood transfers real estate in Jasonville to Jo seph Bert Greenwood. Fred H Campbell etux transfers property in Stafford township to Sentry Realty Co.

Susan V. Greenwood Joseph Bert Greenwood Jasonville Fred H. Campbell Étux Sentry Realty Co Stafford Township

Local Briefs From Greene County Churches And Clubs

The Truthseekers class hosts a 2 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the parsonage 290 Sixth St NE led by Mrs. Donna Scott and Mrs. Evelyn Singer with Mrs. Margaret Boston as program leader. Members should bring a 39 cent gift for the exchange. The Greene County emergency unit based at Linton fire department was called Sunday at 2 10 p.m. for Homer Stanley Thomas 66 of North Cleveland Street Bloomfield who suffered a heart attack and died before rescue arrival. Elks ladies Christmas dinner tonight at 6 30 p.m. at the Elks hall a covered dish event with a 50 cent gift. The Greene County N F O meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Humphreys park new shelter house. all farmers and wives invited. Commodities issued from Stockton township trustee Murl Culligan Thursday and Friday. The Linton Civitan board meets tonight at 7 at Homer Donagher's home. Astro Amateur Radio club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in City Hall council chambers.

Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School Sixth St Northeast Donna Scott Evelyn Singer Margaret Boston Greene County Linton N.F.O Humphreys Park

Water main rupture closes Lafayette schools

Water pressure returned to normal in Lafayette Indiana after a 23 hour crisis. Health officials urged residents to boil tap water until further notice as a precaution against possible contamination. Repairs to a ruptured water main finished about 3 30 p m Sunday and pumping equipment had collapsed due to the back surge.

Lafayette Ind UPI

Live Hog and Cattle Market Report from Indianapolis

Market notes show hogs at Indianapolis with 7 500 head and varied weights trading mostly steady to 50 cents lower. heavy hogs down 25-50. Cattle and calves total about 1 850 head with steers and heifers weak to steady. vealers up to 33. Cattle prices listed for multiple weight classes and grades, with sheep trading steady and lamb prices quoted.

Indianapolis UPI

Thief Steals Whiskey and Cash from Legion Lodge Breakout

Archi e Meeks reports a break out at the American Legion post in Linton. Overnight Friday someone stayed after closing and forced out, taking 13 quarts of whiskey and $275 in nickels and dimes. State Police Detective Ralph Shumaker assists in the investigation.

Archie Meeks American Legion Post Linton Ralph Shumaker Meeks

Latex use hits over 100000 long tons by July 1966

New York UPI reports consumption of latex rubber rose to more than 100000 long tons through July 1966, about 8 percent above 1965. Most extra supply went into latex foam products including mattresses cushions insoles pillows floor coverings and auto seats, the Latex Foam Rubber Council says.

New York UPI Council

Weekend Police Report Documents Three Vehicle Mishaps

Linton police investigated three traffic incidents. At 4:30 p.m. Friday on Main Street a Keller car struck by Herndon caused Keller to collide with Terrell’s parked vehicle injuring no one. A second two car collision on South Main involved Denman opening a door after Hudson parked. Saturday a Kirkley car, with brake failure, hit Ellis’s parked vehicle on North Main, totaling Kirkley’s car.

Main St Vincennes Sis Linton Troy C. Keller Billy Oss Herndon Mainst Ke]ler Roy Terrell Alicia Terrell Keller Herndon Terrell South Ma‘n Oscar Hudson Switz City South Ma Evelyn J. Denman East Chicago Leroy Kirkley Herbert J. Ellis Elis North Main St Kirkley

Glenburn Choir to Present Christmas Program

The Glenburn Methodist church youth choir will present a Christmas program on Sunday at 7 30 p m at the church. The public is invited to attend and after the program Santa Claus will greet church members and others at the Community house.

Glenburn Methodist Church Publc Santa Claus

Man-made Epidemic of Lung Cancer Hits Nation

The National Advisory Cancer Council warns of an enormous man made epidemic of lung cancer caused largely by cigarette smoking. It urges stronger action, notes rising deaths for men and women, and highlights progress in leukemia treatment and general cancer care.

Nation Washington UPI National Advisory Cancer Council U.S. Public Health Service Areckers U.S

Doctor Says Ruby Ill With Cancer Affects Trial

Dallas doctor Dr. Jay Sanford says Jack Ruby is seriously ill with cancer and unlikely to stand trial again in February for killing Lee Harvey Oswald. Sanford, a Southwestern Medical School physician, noted a cancerous lymph node was removed and tests show spread.

Dallas UPI Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Jay Sanford Southwestern Medical School

Vincennes University Celebrates 160th Anniversary Convocation

Vincennes University observed its 160th founding anniversary with a convocation in Vincennes Indiana. Former Gov. Matthew E Welsh serves as board of trustees president. The first president in 1806 was William Henry Harrison who later became U S president.

Vincennes, Ind UPI Vincennes University Indiana Matthew E. Welsh William Henry Harrison United States

Linton Daily Citizen Publisher and circulation rates

The Linton Daily Citizen Newsletter lists editor and publisher Warren H Onken and News Editor Ann Toney. It details home delivery and mail subscription prices for Indiana and other states, with payment in advance required by U.S. postal regulations.

Christer Linton Daily Citizen, Inc Main Street Linton Indiana AvAaay Warren H.onken Ann Toney U.S United Press International News Service Hoosier State Press Association Democratic

Worthington Choir to Sing Christmas Cantata

The Fol som Memorial Methodist Church chancel choir in Worthington presents The Dawn of Christmas a Christmas cantata by Nolte on Sunday evening December 18 at 7:30. Ray Fuller directs with Mrs Fuller on the pipe organ. The work features eleven selections including solos duets and a vocal trio performed by men and women choirs.

Folsom Memorial Methodist Church Worthington Nolte Ray Fuller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Steward John Roscoe Mengedoh Reta May Mengedoht Brothers Robert, Elvin, Glenn and Gilbert Mengedoht Welch & Cornett Vinsennes Linton Marvin Taylor Delmar Hasle Charley Campbell Rev. DeVore Wm. Haseman Bertha McQuade Rev. Shannon Newkirk’s Funeral Home Pleasantville— Dagger Stanton Rube Stanton Thomas Dugan Opal Earley Stafford Chur Prence McKee Homer Thomas Hoffman Monroeville C St. N.W Julia Hart Samaritan Elks Ladies Elks Hal Murl Culligan Stockton Township Linton Civitan Board of Directors Homer Donagher Astro Amateur Radio Club City Hall DPC Mister Breger Legion Avnz VN Glenburn Choir Brick Masons Stone Masons Cement Masons Don Russell ST. N.W DIAL Sponsored BY Greene County Shrine Club Ruby W. Vincennes THE Linton Daily Citizen Worthington Choir Saarakee James D. Clayton N. Main
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