19 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1958
Page
1
A comical column by Ralph Brooks salutes spats and asks whether the old fashion footwear has faded from fashion. It ties the whimsy to 1920s style, urban versus provincial usage, and the era’s wardrobe logic, while hinting at a broader note on changing manners and media.
Congressional records reveal a 1957 effort to secure Vice President Nixon's help for Col. A. Frank Katzentine in a disputed Miami TV channel bid won by National Airlines. Downey Rice noted Nixon was the right man but a smoother path might be via Bob King.
Indiana's 1958 traffic death toll rose to 100 as of last Sunday midnight, according to Indiana State Police. The figure marks an 11 decline from 1957 for the same period, with 12 deaths recorded last week and February tally at 25, potentially making February the second straight month with a low death record if the trend continues.
Funeral services for James Wilbert Barker 72 of Scotland will be held at 1 30 PM Thursday at Mount Nebo Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Oakley Russell will officiate burial in Scotland Cemetery His body is at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield.
State police report exposure likely caused the deaths of Matt Burkhart 83 and Clarence Shelp 53 found Tuesday night in an unheated farm house two miles east of Sullivan. They were last seen Sunday afternoon. no foul play evident though blood tests pending.
The Sandborn High School basketball team erupted for a strong scoring night, defeating the Elnora Owls 78 to 43 at the Sandborn gym Tuesday.
Dr. William H. Martin announced a 30 foot surface to surface missile named the Sergeant that can carry hydrogen, atomic or conventional warheads. It has a range under 100 miles, uses solid fuel, features an extremely accurate guidance system, is air transportable and operable in all weather by a small crew.
A U S Air Force C 47 crashed into Mount Vesuvius near Naples killing all 16 aboard. Searchers located the wreckage after a daylong air and sea hunt with 50 planes and troops involved. The plane disappeared Saturday on a flight from Germany to Turkey in bad weather.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ann Campbell 76 of Jasonville rural route will be at 2 30 Friday at McClanahan Funeral Home Jasonville with Rev Blaine Emily officiating. Burial follows in Lebanon cemetery. Mrs Campbell resided in the Embury community near Midland for many years.
A game between Linton and Switz City high schools opens the 1958 THSAA prelim at Switz City on Thursday February 27 following the luck of the draw announced in Indianapolis. Sectional regional semifinal and final schedules appear on page 4.
Ora Green of Worthington died at 9 45 Tuesday in Freeman Greene county hospital after ten days ill. A retired farmer and stock buyer born March 4 1878 he was the son of Dr William and Elizabeth Grimm Green. Survived by widow Myrtle Price Green three stepdaughters six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body to Myers Funeral home Worthington. Funeral at 10 Friday Worthington Methodist church Rev H W Woolridge to officiate with interment in Worthington cemetery.
An application for a marriage license has been made in the office of Miss Norma Linton clerk of the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield by Lonna Lou Kendall and Basil Jack Shelton both of Linton.
Albert Quie narrowly defeated Eugene Foley by 656 votes in Minnesota's First District race to succeed the late Rep. August H. Andresen. Foley and DFL officials hint at a possible recount as turnout ran about 60 percent of normal, with farm unrest cited as a factor in the Democratic performance.
Greene County Heart Association drive leaders announce a change in Lyons and Washington township to hold the fund drive Monday evening February 24, due to a conflict with a World Day of Prayer program. Weather reports show a warming trend after subzero lows.
Sudan demands withdrawal of Egyptian troops from its northern border and warns it will defend its territory if Egypt persists. Cairo calls the dispute an election stunt as Mahgoub visits Nasser to push a settlement while Sudan reports only token troop presence.
Herschel Lynn of Linton recounts a month in Japan from January to February, touring Tokyo and Miboro near Nagoya and Kobe. He led heavy drill installation for Bucyrus-Erie at a dam site, traveled with interpreter Mr. Sakai, and describes sanitation and heating conditions at a Japanese inn. Continued on Page Two.
Indianapolis leaders form Respect Sunday Inc to urge shops to close on Sundays for family rest recreation and worship. They plan door to door pledges, cite broad business and civic support, with endorsements from the school board and FBI Director Hoover applauding the movement.
83 year old Sir Winston Churchill suffers a severe cold and possible flu with his wartime physician Lord Moran en route from London to treat him. Official word says he passed a good night at the French Riviera villa but remains indisposed amid cautious notes from London.
The Saco couple Fredson Reed aged 87 and Lena aged 85 celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They attributed their long marriage to God’s will, reflecting on a life shared together and enduring devotion.
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