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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1961

Page

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Mine Run Medley of Thoughts and Ideas

Unsorted compilation labeled as mine run a product of thought rather than a classified item. The collection blends like kinds into a medley of ideas and reflections assembled as a single concept or entry.

Lake name debate and community notices in Clay county

Local write up recalls Muirs Lake near Howesville named for William Muir, with family ties to Frank and Elmer Peavey and historical picnicking and a 52 pound catfish. Also notes birthday cards for Edwin Lam in Reno and residents recounting cigar factory imagery, census notes, and a Cape Canaveral joke about women on the moon.

Louis Goble IESD Louis Muir William Muir Clay County Scotland Mr. Muir Frank Elmer Peavey Mr. Goble Eel River

Railroad Museum Opens In Weatherford Depot

Weatherford Texas residents complete a railroad museum in the old Santa Fe depot. Railfan Club members have spent about 1000 hours to install tracks and prepare space for rolling stock and display relics from the Southwest’s railroading history.

Weatherford Tex Southwest Santa Fe Railfan Club

Welsh Unveils Two Year Indiana Highway Program

Governor Welsh announced a $268.3 million two year Indiana highway program constructing 540 miles of new roads and 294 bridges. The plan includes 163 miles of interstate routes 213 miles of primary roads 52 miles of urban roads and 112 miles of secondary roads. It adds to $21.6 million already funded for 88 miles and 49 bridges in spring bid sets.

Indianapolis Welsh Indiana Posey Floyd Clark Jackson Bartholomew Marion Allen DeKalb Vigo Wayne Decatur Shelby Franklin Ripley Dearborn Lake Porter LaPorte Counties Harold Handley

Former Resident To Be Buried Here

Former Linton resident Mrs. Etta B. Weller Jessup 70 of Indianapolis died this morning in a nursing home. Born June 27, 1891, she was survived by a sister and a brother. Her body returns to Welch and Cornnett Funeral Home for viewing Friday afternoon with services Saturday at 2:00. Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Etta B. Weller Jessup Indianapolis Linton Jessup James Weller Bert Jessup Meeda Kelso Bert Mitchell Bedford

Record Balloon Flight Reaches 107 636 Feet Height

Lt. James W. Azbell of the St Louis Corps Meteorological team at Red Stone Arsenal Alabama took part in an exercise sending a weather balloon to a record altitude of 107 636 feet. He is son of Mr and Mrs C W Razbell of Columbus Ohio and grandson of Mrs Dora Azbell and Mrs Stella Letsinger of Linton.

James W. Azbell St. Louis Corps Red Stone Arsenal Alabama Azbell C. W. Razbell Columbus Ohio Linton Dora Azbell Stella Letsinger

White to Attend IGA Convention in Chicago

Warren White manager of the Linton IGA store will travel to Chicago next weekend to attend the International IGA convention at the Conrad Hilton hotel. About 7 000 IGA stores from the United States and Canada will be represented. He plans to return to Linton on Tuesday.

Warren White Linton Bungalow IGA Chicago Ill Conrad-Hilton Hotel United States Canada Linton

City to remove trees on Tenth Street northeast

City Council votes to remove evergreen trees from the parkway between A and G streets northeast on Tenth Street. Residents signed the petition citing misshapen diseased trees that have overhung the road. The council also moves to negotiate sale or lease of adjoining land to Horace T. Irish and discusses a Dyna-Fog spraying machine for anti fly and anti mosquito work. Routine bills paid and funds moved.

Tenth Street Linton G” Street Mahlon W. Gilbreath Jr P. H. O’hern Board of Public Works and Safety Horace T. Irish Irish Bloomfield Bloomfield Group

Japan Mongolia hold talks on possible diplomatic ties

Japan conducts informal negotiations with Outer Mongolia toward establishing relations. The Times notes Ulan Bator embassy would give Japan a listening post near Red China, aligning with similar U S efforts.

Tokyo Japan Outer Mongolia United States the Times Ulan Bator Red China

Road Toll Rises to 505 In Indiana On Fatal Weekend

Indiana's 1961 traffic toll climbed to 505 as a South Bend teenager, Tonya McCammon, 17, died from injuries after a car left the road and hit trees. Driver Michael J. Norris, 19, was unhurt. Additional fatalities occurred in Indianapolis and Middlebury with two children among the deaths.

Indiana South Bend Tonya McCammon Memorial Hospital Michael J. Norris Indianapolis Shirley Ann Hussang General Hospital Laura Kwilinski Middlebury Elkhart General Hospital Indiana 13 Velma Hostedler White Pigeon Mich Laura Fort Wayre

Humphrey says Kremlin not ready for war after Europe trip

In Washington Senator Hubert H. Humphrey returned from Europe and stated the Kremlin faces internal problems and is not prepared to wage war. In Orlando a federal judge dismissed the government mail fraud case against James R. Hoffa and two associates on a legal technicality.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Kremlin Orlando Fla Trih Hanisters Union James R. Hoffa

FDA weighs warning labels on 250000 products

The FDA schedules two days of hearings on 1960 Hazardous Substances Labeling Act rules affecting about 250000 household cleaners detergents paints and more. Health authorities civic groups back the move amid concerns over child safety while industry groups warn of over labeling and administration challenges.

Washington wtrPi Food and Drug Administration FDA Federal Manufacturing Chemists’ Association, Inc

Sullivan Man Faces Hog Theft Trial in Sullivan Court

Sullivan man George Wallisa faces trial on hog theft charges. He and co defendant Gayle Wilson allegedly stole and butchered two hogs from Golden Cox of Turman township. Wilson pled guilty, received a one year suspended sentence, later violated it and was sent to the Penal Farm. suspension revoked after a tavern fight. The court to rule Friday.

Sullivan George Wallisa Gayle Wilson Golden Cox Turman Township Wilson Wallisa

Swimming Class Plans For Shakamak State Park

Final arrangements for Greene county Red Cross swimming classes at Shakamak state park were announced by Mrs Don Winters. Lessons run 8 to 10 each morning for two weeks starting Monday July 17. Bus transport from Linton to Shakamak departs 7 15 a m from Johnson Feed store lot. Admission money requested. Enrollment blanks available at the Linton Daily Citizen office and due by 5 000 clock Friday evening July 14.

Shakamak State Park Greene County Amercan Red Cross Don Winters Linton Shakamak Johnson Feed Store Linton Daily Citizen

Eichmann Denies Master Killer Label in Trial

Adolf Eichmann told the Jerusalem court that he views the Jewish extermination as a crime against humanity yet denies being the real master killer. He said he would have killed himself if responsible and asked Jewish judges to allow a book explaining his thoughts for future generations.

Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Eichmann

Auto and pickup collide at Main and A in Linton injure one

A Linton man received minor injuries when his 1953 auto collided with a 1955 pickup at the A and South Main streets intersection. Paul Yoder was treated for back and rib pains. The vehicles, owned by John Yoder and Willard Potter, sustained about $100 damage each.

Linton Paul Yoder John Yoder Willard Potter Switz City Agnes Olive Neal Clara Hudson Worthington

Mrs. Tressa Spencer Convalesces at Daughter's Home

Mrs. Tressa Spencer of Dugger is convalescing at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Hill in Linton after a stay at Freeman-Greene County Hospital.

Tressa Spencer of Dugger Freeman-Greene County Hospital Harry Hill Linton

Adenauer Sees Panic in Red German Zone During Berlin Visit

West German Chancellor Adenauer warned of panic in the Soviet zone as he returned to Bonn after a morale boosting Berlin trip. He said regime pressure has intensified and many seek freedom quickly. NATO and Western leaders planned talks with Moscow on Berlin while reaffirming unity.

Berlin rPr Konrad Adenauer Germany Adenauer Bonn Washington U.S Nikita Khrushchev Franz Josef Strauss Europe NATO Alliance European London NATO Dirk A. Stikker Khrushchev Charles de Gaulle West Kremlin Moscow West Berlin East Germany

Trial for Slaying Nears End Today

In Grand Rapids Michigan the prosecution aims to rest its case against J Otto Peebles 41 who admits killing his wife Louise 41 and wounding Roy Staples 43 of Columbus Indiana in a love triangle case The key witness Mary Catherine Voss 46 testified detailing the couples St Patrick s Day outing and the upstairs separation of bedrooms before Staples nosebleed testimony Also an attorney testified Peebles and his wife discussed divorce and the deceased woman s mother testified for the prosecution.

Grand Rapids Mich UPN J. Otto Peebles Richard Loughrin Peebles Louise Roy Staples Columbus Ind Mary Catherine Voss Silver Lake

Venezuelan governors to visit Indianapolis on four day tour

Six Venezuelan governors arrive in Indianapolis for a four day State Department exchange tour. They meet Governor Welsh on Friday then visit Purdue University in Lafayette before touring Chicago and other major U.S. cities. Delegates include Rafael Solorzano Bruce and Leopoldo Sucre Figarella.

Indianapolis Welsh Statehouse United States State Department Lafayette Purdue University Chicago Boise Ida San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans Knoxville Tenn New York City Rafael Solorzano Bruce Anzoategui Leopoldo Sucre Figarella Bolivar Eligio Anzola Lara Pablo Herrera Campins Portuguesa Edilberto Escalante Tachira Eloy Parraga Villarmarin Zulia

Eagles to Install Officers Tonight at Linton Lodge

New officers of the Linton Eagles lodge will be installed at a 7:30 PM meeting at the local hall. Creel Robinson is slated to be installed as Worthy President. Members are urged to attend the special meeting.

Linton Eagles Lodge Creel Robinson

Skimpy Showers Across Indiana Forecast Through Weekend

Cloud cover lingered over Indiana with limited rainfall though a few southern pockets saw showers. Reports: Louisville .68 inches Evansville .34 Cincinnati .14 and Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lafayette LaFayette minor. Forecast calls for scattered showers today tonight and Friday with warm weekend temperatures.

Indiana Ohio River Louisville Evansville Cincinnati Fort Wayre Indianapolis South Bend Lafayette Fort Wayne Terre Haute Goshen

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