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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
2
Society items from a local editor welcome notices on personal news, club events, parties, lodge meetings and church activities across the community. Readers may contribute updates and announcements.
A dense list outlines Wednesday and Thursday gatherings in town including craft clubs at the Masonic temple and Eagles and Elks lodges in private homes. Choir rehearsals occur at churches and halls, while lodge and Fraternal groups meet at specified times and locations.
Sherwood and Mogilner stand trial on charges including bribery and conspiracy. They allegedly paid 22 777 dollars in late 1956 and early 1957 for contracts steered to firms Mogilner represented. A Marion County grand jury heard their testimonies last year. A panel of 275 prospective jurors was selected for the trial, with 150 called on opening day. Penalties for conspiracy and bribery range from two to 14 years in prison.
Marvin D. Bedwell 18 of Sullivan route three was fined one dollar and costs or sixteen dollars and seventy five cents today after pleading guilty to failing to observe a stop sign at the E and Tenth streets northeast intersection. The charge filed by Linton police followed a Sunday night minor property damage accident. the fine was imposed by W. E. Laughlin, Linton justice of the peace.
Former Linton resident Mrs Phyllis Hebb of 4860 East Fourteenth Street Indianapolis is confined to her home after breaking a hip in a fall.
In Ireland off course horse race betting remains legal and bookies are seen as trusted local figures. The gambling pastime sustains social and economic ties while regulators oversee activities to ensure fairness and compliance.
Mr and Mrs Harry McAttee of Carrier Mills visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Hastings recently. Miss Ellen McNabb of Evansville and Joe Cox of South Bend stayed with Miss McNabb s sister and her family over the holidays. Numerous relatives from Linton Galesburg Muncie Indianapolis Louisville and California spent the weekend with local families during the holiday period.
Mrs Barbara Davenport hosted the First Baptist church Nursery Guild meeting in the church lower auditorium with Mrs Patty Gabbard as co host. Gabbard elected president Lehman vice president Hixson treasurer Stanton reporter. Tele phone committee members Davenport Weathers and Cammden. Meeting closed with prayer and social time with jello and strawberries cookies and coffee served.
Sheila Hadley, bride elect, was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Miss Julia Ann Woner, Mrs. James Hugunin, and Miss Maxam Toney at Toney home. Guests included Luanne Kinnaman, Arlene Carr, Judy Rode, Barbara Miller, and Roma Kay Blume among others.
United Airlines pilot Capt. W. K. Wolfe reported a United DC7 was buzzed by a USAF B47 bomber near Salina Kansas as it carried 62 aboard including Senator William F. Knowland. Wolfe said the jet passed 500 to 1000 feet away at 20 000 feet and caused a jetwash jolt.
In Indianapolis a dating bandit robbed cab driver Roy H. Eller of 18 dollars after picking him up downtown and driving to a factory district. Eller, 61, crawled out after an hour and a half using a jack to pry the rear seat free.
Admissions over the weekend include Nyla Joy born to Mrs. Robert Carpenter of Bloomfield and Brian Keith born to Mrs. Melvin Hoffeditz of Linton. Twin boys born to Mrs. Herbert Porter of Lyons. several other mothers and newborns named with weights. Dismissals include Jerry Dean Parks and others. transfers noted to Hillcrest in Vincennes.
A Gulf of Mexico helicopter crash killed six people with five missing after Sunday’s flight from Grand Isle Louisiana to a Humble Oil rig near Empire. The body of Humble employee Robert E. White of Columbia Mississippi was recovered.
Five couples applied for marriage licenses at the Greene circuit court clerk in Bloomfield. Harold Spainhower and Linda Carol Mullis of Lyons. Ogle Bingham of Bloomfield and Lois Borders of Worthington. Donald Kramer of Jasonville and Frederica Klusmeier of Linton. Herbert Baily and Sharon Rose Potter of Linton. Darrell Joe Wright of Marco and Melba Jane Atkerson of Linton rural route.
Mrs Lula Heaton has been admitted to the May Sherman hospital in Sullivan for observation and treatment. She is assigned to room 105.
Sheila Hadley and Richard Jerrels exchanged vows at the Evan gelical United Brethren Church in Linton on Sunday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denver Hadley, wore a nylon tulle gown with lace, and carried white carnations and a white orchid. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jerrell Jr., attended by a wedding party including Julia Ann Woner as maid of honor. After a reception for over two hundred, the couple departed for a wedding trip and will reside in Long Beach California.
A listing of radio segments features Country and Western Jamboree, Manhattan Melodies, Star Parade, Luncheon Melodies, News and Weather, Farmers Trading Post, Grain Prices, Lost and Found, and Market Extension News. Rhythm Ranch and Off The Record appear amid a daily schedule ending with Sign Off.
George Liddil of Linton suffered minor burns to face and neck in an unusual Minnehaha mine accident near Dugger. He was riding an electric locomotive when a trolley cable shorted and exploded in his face about 4:30 this morning. treated at Freeman-Greene county hospital and dismissed.
Program information published from stations with no responsibility for accuracy. Listings may change on short notice.
The page lists WTTV Channel 4 Bloomington Indiana lineup for Tuesday June 3 with Frank Edwards programing at 10:00 and 10:15 baseball blocks, cartoons, a Dance Party, News Sign Off and Crime Design show. It includes Ind University, Goodnight News and Carolyn Churchman Show with 4 on the Aisle and Crossfire segments.
The guide lists WTHI channel 10 programming for Monday evening featuring news, soaps, game shows, comedy and dramas. Notable items include Burns and Allen, Danny Thomas, The Red Skelton Show, and The $64,000 Question with time slots from 7:55 p.m. to late night. The lineup also lists weather, late news and sports segments.
Marian Testi promotes Printed Pattern 9213 offering a versatile dress with scoop or collar neckline options. The pattern covers Misses sizes 12 through 46 and requires 4 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 18. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Lin ton Daily Citizen Household Arts Dept.
The Indiana University Business Research Bureau reports signals of recovery in Indiana from the recession. May and June are seen as tests for turning point validity. Noted trends include bottoming in electrical machinery and transport equipment employment, and rising mining, construction, and farm prices. Richard Jones, injured in Mitchell, has returned home in Linton and welcomes visits.
In Greene circuit court at Bloomfield the case State of Indiana vs Ray Baird for speeding was continued today on motion of the prosecution. The appeal remains scheduled for June 5.
The saying highlights how steel wheels on steel rails enable rapid movement of people and goods, emphasizing the value of investing in rail infrastructure for faster, more efficient travel and commerce.
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