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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1963
Page
2
Dear Heloise shares tips to extend rug life by sewing two mats together and reversing sides for durability. Other hints include using butter to prevent boilovers, bread or eraser for wallpaper marks, and bleach to clean concrete. A note on safety cautions about walking barefoot on treated surfaces.
In loving memory of Geneva Sampson Charlton who died December 31 1953. Nine long years have passed since she departed. God called her home, but she lives in our hearts. Loved and missed by Mother Father Brother and Sister and families.
A TV night lineup features The First Lady program with readings from Martha Washington to Jacqueline Kennedy and stars including Colleen Dewhurst. Other shows include The Virginian Duel at Shiloh Wagon Train Abel Weatherly Story Going My Way Perry Como Kraft Music Hall Beverly Hillbillies Our Man Higgins Naked City Armstrong Circle Theater with Invitation to Treason.
Mrs Phyllis White entertained the ABC Home Demonstration club at her Lyons area home. The gathering opened with a Christmas carol and pledge. Officers for the coming year were installed and a gift presented to retiring president Mrs June Bradfield.
Expressions of heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for their gracious support during the loss of a loved one. The family values the kindness shown in this difficult time and asks for continued thoughts and prayers.
Hospital report lists admissions on Monday including Glenn Cross Spencer Bonnie Cazzell Bloomfield James Cross Jasonville Donna Frederick Pleasantville John McDaniel Bloomfield James Hensley Dagger Denney Jewell Dagger and today Larry Alsman Linton Dismissals include Thomas Moody Linton Mrs Tom Robertson Sullivan Mrs Ray Spainhower and baby Worthington Mrs David Combs and Baby Bloomfield Mrs Palmer West Bloomfield.
Miss Nola Yoder reports added donors to the Rest Haven Christmas list as the Linton Civitan club decorates a tree and lights. Churches and clubs including Mt. Vernon Baptist Calvary Baptist Pentecostal Bloomfield Crane and Shelburne youth chorus provide programs and gifts such as quilts jelly plants soap washcloths and candy from Pleasantville Walnut Grove Bloomfield Worthington and Crane community groups.
Dr. Carl Porter of Jasonville will speak at Greene County Hospital Guild in the clinic room at the hospital at 1 30 pm Monday afternoon Officers reported. The Jasonville Unit will host and provide hospital tray favors for January.
A wedding party in Portland. Orchestrated gag left Paul H. Clanton chained with a 50 pound ball and padlock, then split the key into five pieces before the ceremony. The prank ended with the key returned. In England a construction worker fell into a gravel hopper but was saved by cold temperatures freezing the gravel.
Steve Pierce grandson of Mrs. Catherine Robson and Jim McCain son of Mrs. Anna McCain both of Linton enlisted in the U S Navy and reported for duty at Indianapolis Sunday. They left for San Diego Calif Monday evening.
Mr. Ray Magruder of Linton was admitted to Freeman Greene County Hospital Saturday for unspecified treatment or observation.
The Holiday dinners and visits span Indianapolis Switz City Clay City Sullivan Terre Haute Harrisburg Bloomington Linton and surrounding areas. Families including Lucas Meiers Poorman Burress Garrett Coker Riggins May Hasler and others share Christmas Day and weekend gatherings with relatives and friends. Pvt Don Brinson serves in Memphis while family members host at home and in midwestern towns.
A dated lineup lists daytime and evening programs including Lunchtime Theatre Milady's Matinee Divorce Court People are Fun Popeye Rocky Zoorama Wyatt Earp and Mahalia Jackson Lifelines and Sign Off text notes January 2 changes with Sea Hunt Expedition Ghost Squad Noahs Ark and Lifeline entries.
TV schedules show 1950s central time listings with day and date references. Notable programs include Captain Kangaroo I Love Lucy The Real McCoys Love of Life Search for Tomorrow Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl coverage plus news and late night shows across WTHI and WFBM stations with several game telecasts and variety programs.
A dense schedule of Wednesday to Friday events includes Kiwanis Jaycees Eagles Elks and Rotary meetings at Kendall's Steak House North Main and local lodges. A Patten appoints his wife as clerk in Washington reflecting his view of her abilities.
Mrs Mildred Walton was elected president of the M N C club at a meeting at her home. Miss Martha Heitman and two other women joined as new members. Secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. Prizes were awarded to several members and 18 attendees enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be at Miss Jeanie Goodman’s home on Jan 2 with co host Mrs Mary McCraney.
Mr and Mrs Richard Steele of Lyons announce the birth of a daughter at Good Samaritan hospital Vincennes on December 30. The baby weighed six pounds nine ounces and has no name yet. Welcomed by brother Steve. Mother Janet Mullis of Linton. Grandparents listed include Guy Steele Lyons Roy Mullis Linton and others.
Pastor Dale Tembaugh of First Baptist Church reflects on Revelation 21 5 and 22 13 stating I make all things new It is done and I am the Alpha and Omega The message declares God’s ways find final glory in Jesus Christ the First and the Last
Toronto report says Turkish police remove drivers from their cars, drive them 20 miles away, and have them walk back with a slow police car. On returning to the vehicle the driver is typically sober, according to the British Motor Corp study.
Mr and Mrs James A Sparks return to Lyons after visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Sparks and Mr and Mrs Robert Sparks in Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs Frank Sparks and daughters of Indianapolis also visited in Terre Haute one day last week.
A Thursday birthday party at Rest Haven honored Mrs. Josephine Hixson and Herbert Bruce, with two lighted birthday cakes and party favors. Ice cream and cake were served to residents and guests, including Mrs. Nora Dugger, Mrs. Maude Taylor, Mrs. Kate Hagaman, Mrs. Cora Sahims, Mrs. Kate Baron, Mrs. Clarence Siner, Earl Newsom, Thomas Leake, Jess Mitchell, Artie Bennett, and the honored guests. Mrs. Ruth Allen and Miss Amy Burrell organized the event.
The Nigh children injured in a Christmas Eve auto crash near Indianapolis are said to be improving. Debbie had major surgery at Community Hospital in Indianapolis last Wednesday and Sharon is set for surgery Wednesday. Jerry shows satisfactory improvement and no further surgery is needed. Mrs. Leanora Nigh is out of bed. Ary Wade Nigh, the father, was killed in the accident.
Chicago police said safecrackers used an electric drill a sledge hammer a screwdriver and a can opener at a local business but failed to open the safe. Willard Bickford owner of the donut plant said the safe wasn’t locked and a slip of paper bearing the combination lay on top of it.
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