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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1962

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Area High School Basketball Schedule After Holiday Break

The schedule ramps up with games Wednesday to Friday as schools resume after Christmas. Dugger visits Staunton then Coalmont, West Vigo plays Edwardsport at Decker, Linton hosts Switz City, and games feature L and M Jasonville in Greene County. Bloomfield hosts Shawswick, Pleasantville idle until Jan 11 at Oaktown.

Dugger Staunton Coalmont West Vigo Edwardsport Decker Linton Miners Switz City Tigers Miners Bicknell Midland Eastern Thunderbirds Vincennes Vincennes Central Worthington Bloomfield Freedom Swifz City Linton North Central L and M Jasonville Greene County Greencastle Tigers Terre Haute Shawswick Pleasantville Oaktown

Purdue Enrolls 39 Greene County Students in 1962 Fall

Greene county sends thirty nine students to Purdue University Lafayette campus for the first semester of the 1962 66 academic year. On campus total 17362. off campus centers 4855. overall 22214. Includes names from Linton Newberry Lyons Owensburg Jasonville Worthington Scotland Switz City and more.

Greene County Lafayette Purdue University Linton Ronald Creager Gary Fisher Donald Greene George Laramore Dale Lucas Claud Lynch Larry Moody Wayne Reed David Singleton Robert Sloan Michael Sprinkle Don ‘Stark Ralph Wallen John Witty Newberry Norman Allen David Hasler Lyons Robert Lee Brown Dallas Benham Dwight Fors David Mullis Robert Scott Bloomfield Edward Jar Barter Leonard Dobson Marynel ‘Haseman Leroy Holtsclaw Dennis Neidligh Jerry Pullen Owensburg Cecil Burris, Jr Jerome Roberts Jasonville Douglas McCoy

Bus Plunge in Iraq Kills 38 on River Crossing

A school bus carrying 77 passengers including 29 girls, eight teachers, and a headmistress plunged into the Euphrates River near a southern Iraq bridge. The cable failure caused the crash, fatally wounding 38 people.

Baghdad Iraq Euphrates River

Tech Wins Tourney as Bloomfield Falls by One

Bloomfield Cardinals fall 47 to 46 to Greencastle in the holiday tourney at Terre Haute. Greencastle dominates the second period, and Bloomfield cannot overcome a late deficit. Consolation winner Hammond defeats Bloomfield 47 to 46 in the evening.

Bloomfield Cardinals Greencastle Terr Haute Terre Haute Gerstmeyer Bloomfield Tigers Floyd Price Glover Sparks Moore Cooper D. York Vow -Oseyeeee Bloch Waldring R. York Allee Calvert Totals Hammond Kuchaes Harwell O'Bannon Tuttle

In Loving Memory Lorena Keene Stahl

In loving memory of Lorena Keene Stahl who left us December 41 1943. To us her name will ever be of a dear one gone but cherished yet. A person’s face we’ll never forget. Sadly missed by mother Mabel Kent and brother Harold.

Perones Mabel Kent Harold Quo Powell Agay

Veteran Captain Cap tain Tan B Smith dies at 90 in Terre Haute

Services are pending for Cap tain Tan B Smith 90 of Terre Haute a veteran of the Spanish American War Puerto Rican Rebellion Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Rebellion He served as a recruiting officer and was medically discharged from the army during World War I He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and a past commander of the Veterans of the Spanish American War Surviving are his sister Mrs Kate Stalcup of Linton his sister in law Miss Cecil Vinson of Terre Haute and several nieces and nephews Friends may call at the Gillis Memory Chapel.

Tan B. Smith Terre Haute Odd Fellows Lodge Kate Stalcup Linton Cecil Vinson Gillis Memory Chapel

Reaching from Heaven screening at Evangelical United Brethren Church

Rev. Harold Scott invites the public to tonight’s service at 8:00 featuring the film Reaching from Heaven. A fellowship in the church basement follows with sandwiches and pie and a devotional period from 11:30 to midnight.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Harold Scott Scott

Eagles honor two Linton men with 50 year pins

Felix Haffley and Bert Hester of Linton received 50 year Eagle membership pins at a zone meeting. Presentation was made by Robert Thornberg, Zone director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, at the Linton lodge home.

Felix Haffley Bert Hester Linton Order of Eagles Linton Lodge Robert Thornberg

Dairy Cattle Specialist Certificate Granted to Maners

Theron J. Maners of Linton Indiana has completed an extensive course in dairy cattle production and management and received a Dairy Cattle Specialist certificate. The Moorman Mfg Co Quincy Illinois organized and conducted the program in which Maners served as a representative.

Theron J. Maners Linton Indiana Moorman Mfg. Co Quincy Illinois Maners

Terre Haute Man Undergoes Leg Amputation At Union Hospital

Thomas Scroggins of Terre Haute underwent major surgery for which his left leg was amputated at Union hospital. He is assigned to room 328. He is the father of Mrs. Robert Smith of Linton located in the same region.

Thomas Scroggins Terre Haute Union Hospital Aterre Haute Scroggins Robert Smith Linton

Greene County Woman's Democrat Club Meeting Change

The Greene county Woman's Democrat club schedules its meeting at Bloomfield courthouse Tuesday night January 8 instead of January 1. A 6:30 covered dish supper precedes the meeting and officers will be elected.

Greene County Woman's Democrat Club Bloomfield

Scouts Reschedule Meeting For Jan 7 At Scout Hall

Boy Scouts of Troop No 50 will not hold their meeting tonight. The next meeting of Scouts and Wa kelows is set for 7:00 PM Monday January 7 at the Scout hall.

Boy Scouts Scouts and Wakelows

Packers Walk Off With 1963 Crown

NEW YORK Wp The Green Bay Packers are champions again and poised to become a dynasty by winning a record third straight NFL title in 1963. After a 16-7 victory over the New York Giants in brutal weather, coach Vince Lombardi is praised for a college‑like drive and perfectionist leadership. All key players earned a record winning share of 5888 dollars as they eye another strong season.

New York Giants Phil King Green Bay Bill Forester Yankee Stadium Packers Jerry Kramer New York Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi Yankees NFL Lombardi Giants

Market Summary Hogs Cattle Steady to Higher in Indianapolis

Live Stock a report from Indianapolis shows hogs unevenly steady to 25 cents higher with prices for 190 to 225 pounds at 17.00 to 17.55 dollars and various other weight classes listed. Cattle and calves total 1,800 and 75 respectively, with steady to weak tone. best steer prices around 28.50, heifers up to 27.50, cows 25 to 50 higher, bulls mixed, dealers mostly higher.

Indianapolis UPI

Dow Jones Averages Edged, Mixed Industrial and Rail Moves

The Dow Jones averages show mixed results with the 30 industrials at 651.43, unchanged. the 20 rail stocks at 140.30 up 0.30. utilities at 128.92 down. and the full 65-stock index at 228.89 up 0.03.

Cunningham Sues for Divorce in Greene Circuit Court

Hirsle Cunningham filed suit for divorce against Charles Cunningham in the Greene Circuit Court at Bloomfield on Saturday.

Hirsle Cunningham Charles Cunningham Greene Bloomfield

Roses Parade 74th Edition Promises Space Age Spectacle

Pasadena prepares for the 74th Tournament of Roses with 62 floats and 21 bands. About 1.5 million onlookers line the route while 90 million more watch on two networks as Dr. William Pickering serves as grand marshal and USC faces Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.

Pasadena Calif William Pickering Cal Tech Jet Propulsion Laboratory America University of Southern California Wisconsin Nancy Davs San Francisco University of Wisconsin

Hospital Births and Dismissals Log for the Weekend

The hospital reports multiple births including Brian Jay a 7 lb 14 oz son born to Mrs Myrtle Mullens and others like Leslie William a 9 lb 4 oz boy and Lorna Dee a 6 lb 2 oz girl. Several mothers listed with residences Linton Jasonville Dugger Shelburn Worthington Coalmont and Bloomington. Weekend dismissals include several patients and transfer of Norman Ferguson to Union Hospital Terre Haute.

Myrtle Mullens Worthington Thomas Black Coalmont Ray Spainhower Brian Jay Clyde Starks Lewis Greene Jasonville James Morrison Linton Leslie William Marshall Wright Bloomington James House Davie Lockhart Jr Clara Detro Eugene Sluder Jerry Abram Dugger Lorna Dee James Marshall Shelburn Kenneth Paul Ida Beasley Frank Fraser Lawrence Cunningham Napoleon Preecs Wilbur May David Lee Russell Switz City Ivan Flynn Hymera James C. House James L. Bruce Thomas Bennett Floyd Fullerton Norman Ferguson Union Terre Haute Thomas Moody

Guide Named Jesse James At Meramec Caverns

Stanton Missouri guide Lester B Dill notes a Meramec Caverns guide named Jesse James draws tourists because of the outlaw legend though he is not related to the 1870s hideout figure.

Stanton UPI Meramec Caverns Jesse James Lester B. Dill

Donna Douglas Aces Blue Jeans On Beverly Hillbillies

Hollywood profile of Donna Douglas star of The Beverly Hillbillies. The Louisiana born actress describes her love for denim, her tomboy roots near Baton Rouge, and how dressing in jeans fuels the show’s appeal. She reflects on accents and role prep.

Vernon Scott Hollywood Donna Douglas Beverly Hillbillies Donna Ella Mae Ole Thing Hills Baton Rouge General Service Studios Stoney Burke Elly Mae Louisiana New York CBS Ozark Country Ozark

Tuning fork shaped tree near Monticello College

A 30 foot tall tree stands 30 feet from the Monticello College department of Music in Alton Illinois. The unusual form resembles a tuning fork attracting local interest.

Alton Ill Department of Music Monticello College

Two Linton Coeds Become Sorority Pledges at ISC

Miss Barbara McFadden a freshman and Miss Martha Williams a sophomore both of Linton were named new pledges of Alpha Omicron Pi at Indiana State College Terre Haute. They were among 114 pledges accepted by the college seven social sororities, closing the annual rush season.

Barbara McFadden Linton Indiana State College Terre Haute Martha Williams Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority

Ancient Games Amateur Debate Echoes in Modern Olympics

In Athens, Greece, scholars recall how ancient athletes faced questions of amateur status and state sponsorship, a debate mirroring today’s international Olympic discussions about professionalism and funding.

Athens Greece Iupi

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