Christmas Celebrations Fill Linton With Festivities
Linton and residents resumed work after a joyous Christmas. The Elks dance drew the largest crowd ever, with 150 couples. Gene Buck and his Detroit orchestra provided music. A kiddies party at Legion Home served nearly 200 children with Santa and a Christmas program. 137 food baskets aided needy families via Associated Charities. Big Brothers and Sisters helped Santa provide toys to almost 200 children. Stores were busy last minute shoppers. post office anticipated a record pre Christmas season. Churches held services across the community.
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Linton
Elks Home
Gene Buck
Detroit
Mich
Legion Home
Legionnaires
Santa Claus
Associated Charities
Big Brothers and Sisters Club
Linton Postoffice
Christ
Chiang Kidnapping Blame In Dispute
In Nanking on December 26, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang blamed each other for the captivity episode. Chiang, arriving with Chang, said he bore ultimate responsibility as commander and urged central government settlement. Chang asked Chiang to impose proper punishment and insisted duty over friendship.
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Nanking
U.R
Chiang Kai-shek
Chang Hsueh-liang
Manchuria
Chiang
Marshal Chang
Miss Thompson Visits Indianapolis for Weekend
Miss Mary Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Dugger, spends a weekend with her sister Mrs Dorothy Mitchell in Indianapolis. Mrs Gurney Moss of Linton and Jim Moss of Indianapolis called on the Thompson home Tuesday.
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Mary Thompson
William Thompson
Dugger
Dorothy Mitchell
Indianapolis
Gurney Moss
Linton
Jim Moss
Thompson
Glenns resign from Big Brothers and Sisters club
Mr and Mrs Roy W Glenn resign as directors of the Big Brothers and Sisters club after years of leading Christmas visits to needy children. They credit local cooperation and hand over records receipts and expenditures to successor Frank A Lenning to ensure continued support for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Glenn
Big Brothers and Sisters Club
Santa Claus
Glenn
Glenns
Frank A. Lenning
David D. Wiles Camp to Elect Monday
The David D. Wiles Camp No. 86 United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary will meet at 7 pm Monday at the hall. Officers for the coming year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Wiles
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
Plan Installation By Masonic Lodge And Chapter
The local Masonic lodge No 560 and Columbian chapter No 140 of O FE S plan a joint installation of 1987 officers at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the hall. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Columbian
O. FE. S
Christmas Day Guests From Fort Wayne and Muncie
Mr and Mrs Cecil Barnett and son along with Mr and Mrs Cleo Barnett and son and Mr and Mrs Marion Hoops and son and Mr and Mrs Eddie Murphy of Fort Wayne and Mr and Mrs Eugene Barnett of Muncie spent Christmas Day at the home of Mr and Mrs John Barnett in West Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Barnett
Cleo Barnett
Marion Hoops
Eddie Murphy
Fort Wayne
Eugene Barnett
Muncie
John Barnett
West Linton
Anna Phillippe Dies in Bicknell at 79
Mrs. Anna Eliza Phillippe died at her Bicknell home after paralysis. Born October 27, 1857 in Sullivan county, she married George W. Phillippe in Pleasantville on November 9, 1884. She belonged to the Bicknell M E church and Rebekah lodge. Rites set at home with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery. survivors include Elbert Phillippe and Mrs. Margaret Abraham. Ray Newkirk overseeing arrangements.
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Anna Eliza Phillippe
Sullivan County
Bicknell
James Enoch
Margaret Hinkle
Virginia
George W. Phillippe
Pleasantville
Phillippe
Bicknell M. BE
Meeting of P. T. A. Attracts Crowd
A large crowd attended the P. T. A. meeting at the Northwest Ward school. Mrs. Marl Skemp led a brief business session. Students performed "Trimming the Tree" and "The Two Santas" with readings and piano solos by multiple pupils. Each child received a Christmas treat before leaving.
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P.T. A
Northwest Ward
Marl Skemp
Pauline Prudhome
Dorothy Woodworth
Phylis Taylor
Druscilla Skomp
Mr. Pope
Roum
Santas
Legion Meeting Tonight At Post Hall Change Of Time
Frank Courtney American Legion post calls for a 9 o’clock meeting this evening due to a time change. All Legionnaires are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtney
Two Injured As Drag Line Fire Hits Abandoned Mine Site
In an incident at the abandoned Little Giant coal mine a drag line loading shale caught fire, burning the cab and causing a small shale explosion. Jess Cadwell 34 and Lucien Hamner 38 suffered face and hand burns. Vernon Moore 24 escaped uninjured. Cadwell treated by a local physician and Hamner released from Freeman-Greene County hospital after care. The four yard drag line shovel and diesel engine sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Giant
Jess Cadwell
Lucien Hamner
Vernon Moore
Central Indiana Coal Company
Hamner
Freeman-Greene County
Cadwell
Dugger
American Legion to Use Talkies for Safety Lessons
The American Legion announces 1987 safety education using two talking pictures created with the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. Six hundred prints will be distributed through 11,373 posts to curb highway deaths. The films, inertia and The Other Fellow, explain motion laws behind traffic rules and community cooperation to reduce accidents.
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Indianapolis
U.P
American Legion
Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Legion
Pope Pius XI Suffering Severe Pains in Bed
Vatican officials report Pope Pius XI endures neuritis pains and other ailments forcing him to stay in bed. Inflammation of nerves in his left leg blamed for escalating discomfort and inactivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XI
United Press
Engineer undergoes operation at Mary Man hospital
Dewey Milley, an engineer at the No. 4 coal mine, underwent a secret operation Thursday at Mary Man hospital in Sullivan. Mil ler is said to have withstood the operation satisfactorily and will be confined to the metal for some time, though he is able to receive visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Milley
Sin No. 4
Mary =man hospital
Sullivan
Miller
Legion Kiddies Party Delights Local Families
Nearly 200 boys and girls from Legionnaire families attended the Frank Courtney American Legion post annual kiddies party. Festivities featured a decorated hall and a large Christmas tree, songs, readings, piano solos, and an accordion performance. Santa Claus distributed treats to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtney
Gene Friedman
John Dorrough
Miss Friedman
Pneumonia Toll High In Indiana Winters
Indiana bulletin shows 7,377 pneumonia deaths in December through March over five years, second only to heart disease. Early diagnosis and proper care could have saved many lives, per the Indiana State Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana State Medical Association
Notre Dame Welcomes New Mathematics Professor
Notre Dame Indiana announces the addition of Karl Menger 35 renowned mathematician and professor from Vienna to the mathematics department. He will join the permanent staff February 2 and teach axiomatics of projective geometry distance geometry and calculus of variation while overseeing research with Notre Dame faculty.
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Karl Menger
Notre Dame
Ind
Dee
U.pri
University of Vienna
University of Notre Dame
Menger
Oslo
Norway
Zurich
Switzerland
Mengrer
Dr. Menger
Franz Josef of
Austria
Death Calls Mrs Dennis Kennedy
Mr and Mrs Herb Sinden were summoned near Rockville on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Dennis Kennedy who died of cancer. Mrs Kennedy had been a long time friend of the Sindens and was formerly a resident of the city and well known in the community.
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Herb Sinden
Rockville
Dennis Kennedy
Shelburn Garage Workman Confesses to Robbery
Martin Hathaway of Shelburn admitted committing a $20 robbery after Sullivan County authorities said the head injury shown to support the robbery tale was for personal safety. Hathaway had previously claimed two customers committed the crime.
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Sullivan, Ind
U.R
Martin Hathaway
Shelburn
Sullivan County
Hathaway
Alice May Rhodes Funeral Monday in Local Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice May Rhodes former Linton resident will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church. Rhodes died Wednesday in Wales Florida. The body arrived this morning from Florida and lies at Clayton Funeral Home awaiting interment in Pateview Cemetery with Rev. Harry J. Bailey officiating.
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First Baptist Church
Alice May Rhodes
Linton
Wales
Fla
Florida
Clayton Funeral Home
Harry J. Bailey
Pateview Cemetery
Dentists Invited to Mid Winter State Meeting in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Dental Society and Indiana University dental alumni association invite about 500 to 600 dentists to the annual mid winter state meeting in Indianapolis. Bo McMillin will speak at an evening session. clinics and lectures, a new children’s clinic, and historic dental equipment displays are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Dental Society
Indiana University Dental Alumni Association
Indianapolis
I. U
Bo McMillin
Indiana
United States Public Health Service
Harold T. Dailey
South Bend
Berard A. Martin
James B. Carr
Marl
Gilchrist
Arthur E. Denison
Herbert W. Mason
Noble G. Wills
Connersville
Newton M. Campbell
Gary
Virgil H. Longcamp
Aurora
H. H. Nagle
Red Crown Outfit Defeats Velvet at Bowling Lanes
The Carlton Red Crown bowling team defeated Velvet Cream three straight games on Wednesday night. R Harbett led Red Crown with a 665 series while Victor Briggs top-scored for Velvet Cream.
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Carlton
Red Crown
R. Harbett
Victor Briggs
Carltons
L. Powel
B. Hosford
A. Berns
Li J. Mehlhof
Ll. Moody
Aed
Totalite Ee
Velvet
Ee Cream J
von Drackett O
Ered
M. Hancock
V. Dobbins
M. Coulomb
V. Briggs
A H. Larsen
Mae
Blackcreek P T A Presents Christmas Program
The Blackcreek P T A gathered at the school for a Christmas program drawing an unusually large crowd. Students performing included Dovis Kramer John Bredeweg Wahnata Bredeweg Delores Combs John Hoffeditz Hazel Kramer Betty Hollingsworth Dwight Bryant and others. Committees for the January meeting were named with Mrs Tommy Hyslop Mrs Herman Bredeweg and Mrs Dan Shouk serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackcreek P.T. A
Dovis Kramer
John Bredeweg
Wahnata Bredewep
Delores Combs
John Hoffeditz
Hazel Kramer
Betty Hollingsworth
Dwight Bryant
Bedonna Bolton
Audrey Padgett
Billy Systop
Beverly Steele
Wanda Goodman
Marjorie Lucas
Wendel Goodman
Bobby Hall
Thomas Bryant
Lora Gastinesu
Miller Pritchard
Barbara Bicknell
Anna Mary Squires
Betty Padgett
Berniece Street
Tommy Hyslop
Herman Bredeweg
Dan Shouk
Red Men Party Tonight At Red Men Hall
The Quapaw tribe of Red Men will entertain the public at a party in Red Men hall at 8:80 this evening. The lodge has planned an unusual program with a festive program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men Hall
Get-Away In Field South Of Switz City
Officials hunt two men after a stolen Chevrolet coupe wrecked on state road 67 between Switz City and Ivons on Christmas Day. They fled eastward into a muddy field. car license 25 226 belonged to H. W. Rants of Indianapolis. The incident is linked to an auto theft ring aiming to resell at a central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switz City
Ivons
Indianapolis
Indiana highway improvements push safety gains statewide
James D. Adams, chairman of the Indiana state highway commission, reports widening rights of way on 1800 miles of primary and secondary highways has cut accidents by half. The program also includes reflectorized signs, centerline markings, and 61 railroad grade crossing eliminations. The state advances divided lane projects with 25 miles under contract and more paving and grading planned for 1987.
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Indiana
James D. Adams
State Highway Commission
American Association of State Highway Officials
San Francisco
Highway Commission
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Leroy
Marian Stegowski
Chicago
Lake Michigan
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Stegowski
Central Press
Kidnes
R. W. Glenn
David Wiles
Nere
Anna Phillippe Gies
Gion
Pope Pius
Oliva Sceviour
Greenwich Village
New York
Legion Party
Mrs
Red
RED Men
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