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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1959

Page

2

Meeting Notices From Linton And Surrounding Groups

Calendar of local meeting times includes American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis Club Jaycees Rotary and various church groups with events from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Linton public library Masonic temple and other halls.

Ican Legion Auxiliary Linton Lehome Kiwanis Club Glenburn American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Quapaw Council Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Carpenters Delta Theta Tau Linton Public Library Violet Rebekah Lodge No. 312 Jaycees Board of Directors Jaycees Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Linton Lodge No Masonic Temple Craft Club Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge EUB Unity Lodge Lo.o.p Rotary Club Klusmeiers Worthington Baptist Church Worthington Methodist Church First Baptist Church Women’s Guild of Lodge Hall Hiawatha Club Red Men’s Hall American Legion Legion Hall Saron Christiam Methodist First Baptist Edna Utley Belle Keller Columbian Chapter CBS Charles Hollars

Local Masonry and Septic Cleaning Services Advised

Citizens are urged to hire trustworthy workers for painting masonry cleaning cess-pools and septic tanks and painting barns and homes. Seek legitimate charges and investigate thoroughly to ensure fair treatment.

Tri Kappa Initiation Party Planned in Linton

Tri Kappa members met at the Linton Public Library for initiation activities. Ronald Creager, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarenage Creager, was named state general scholarship recipient and will attend Purdue University in the fall. A June 7 reception for Mrs. Carr Hall and a June 14 reception for Mrs. Robert Gates were announced.

Linton Public Library Ronald Creager Creager Clarenage Creager Purdue University Wayne Wakefield Orleans Carr Hall Columbia City Robert Gates Klusmeiers Norma Witherspoon Rhea Dawn Sparks Janet Wade Indianapolis Redonda Roosevelt Hotel Mesdames Edna Kramer Mery Johnson Lessie Haines Pansy Wilson Ann Hamilton Mayme Berns

Teen 15 shoots father over schooling in Detroit

Detroit police say 15 year old William Thomas Jr shot his father William Thomas Sr three times in a hallway. The 47 year old father worked two jobs to fund college. The teen surrendered soon after and cited school trouble as motive.

Detroit UPI Homicide William Thomas Sr William Thomas Jr Susie Mae Gail Angus McIntyre William McIntyre Thomas Northern High School

Freal Frye Sr. Dies at 54 in Pleasantville

Freal Frye Sr a 54 year old Pleasantville resident died suddenly on his birthday from a heart attack at his home. He worked at Shasta Coal mine near Bicknell and was a lifelong Sullivan county resident. He leaves a widow two daughters three sons a foster daughter and nine grandchildren along with several siblings and step relatives. Funeral arrangements are set for Pleasantville Methodist Church Thursday with viewing at the Newkirk Funeral Home in Dugger preceding services.

Freal Frye Sr Pleasantville Frye Shasta Coal Company Bicknell Mr. Frye Sullivan County William and Maude South Frye Anita Cass Earl Frye Evansville Millard Frye Brazil Edith Thompson Chicago Dotty Christie Linton Arthur Fish Effingham Sjr Myrtle Killion Indianapolis Bernice Keller Newkirk Dugger Pleasantville Methodist Church

Federal mapping completion estimate spans half a century

The federal government estimates it will take about fifty years to fully map the entire United States. Officials cite vast terrain and data collection challenges as the main obstacles, with ongoing efforts to accelerate surveying and coordinate national geospatial data.

United States

Linton Couple to Wed August Eight in St Peter church

Mr and Mrs William Sam of Linton announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Margaret to Richard J Vogier son of Mr and Mrs George Vogier of Rochester NY The bride to be is a Linton High School graduate and Mt St Joseph College alumna now completing a Nursing Education masters at Indiana University The groom is a Rochester University graduate with an MBA from Indiana University School of Business He works in Stromberg Carlson Rochester electronic divisions military marketing They will marry at St Peters church Linton with Rev Edwin Sahm officiating Nuptial Mass expected to follow.

William Sam Linton Mary Margaret Richard J. Vogier George Vogier Rochester, N Linton High School College of Mt. St. Joseph Stromberg Carlson Rochester St. Peter’s Church Edwin Sahm Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Indianapolis

Ants as Weather Harbingers Warn Of Floods On Tarakan

On Tarakan Island in Borneo ants migrate inland in large numbers days before floods. Local authorities report ants move toward higher ground with people and cattle as signs of impending high water, even when rain is not visible.

Tarakan Borneo UPI

Among U S Women Over 70 Widows Are Majority

A study notes that among U S women aged over seventy, more than three quarters are widowed. The finding highlights the long term impact of spousal loss on older women and implications for social support services.

U.S

Local Families Visit Over Memorial Day Weekend

Mrs. Margaret Curtis of Indianapolis visited her daughter and family here. Numerous relatives from Russiaville Toulon Dayton Bedford Cincinnati Sullivan Gary Reno and Los Angeles spent the weekend with local residents and attended the Indianapolis 500 parade.

Margaret Curtis Indianapolis James A. Meurer Mr. Meurer Hubert Davis Charles Bob Toulon Bert Miller Norman Miller Dayton Ohio Kause Robertson Curt Lisa Mrs. Robertson Mary Craig David Wautelet Gary George Wautelet

Greene County health officials visit Hillcrest hospital

Mrs. Robert Grounds executive secretary of the Greene county Tuberculosis association and Mrs. Edith T. Ham county health nurse visited Hillcrest hospital at Vincennes today to review public health efforts.

Robert Grounds Greene County Tuberculosis Association Edith T. Ham Hillcrest Hospital Vincennes

Ice Show on NBC Skates Through Soggy Review

Television critic finds Summer on Ice a mixed NBC special with Ronnie Robertson delivering impressive routines. Host Tony Randall and Rosie Clooney fail to save a program he dubs a typical ice show with weak sound and soggy production.

New York Ronnie Robertson Tony Randall

Music and Show Schedule at SWED Theater

On June 3 the program opens at 12:30 with Music For You followed by Famous Playhouse at 1:39. Milady's Matinee airs at 2:00, Instal. Buying at 3:50, Randy and Friends at 4:00 and Popeye at 4:45.

Lyons Club Hosts May Breakfast in Lyons

Mrs. Guy Benham hosted the Women's Social and Benevolent club for its annual May breakfast at her home. Twenty members and three guests attended as two long tables displayed miniature May poles, and the program included prayer, songs, and a candlelight installation of new officers led by Mrs. Benham assisted by Mrs. Ford.

Guy Benham Women’s Social and Benevolent Club of Lyons Rarph Hirth Hobart Haywood Elmer Benham Bess Armstrong Shelton Foster Bertie Sappenfield Olivia Baker Benham Victoria Hatfield Ralph Isenogle Mildred Wells Isenogle Paul Ford Norval Christensberry Jennie F. Slack Baker Bernard Sappenfield Miss Wells Ford General Federation Foster Ray Strosnider Haywood Foster Edwards Carolyn Bunch Carolyn Lynn Cathy Foster

Steers Orders Truant Officer Requirement for Fountain County

Indiana Attorney General Edwin Steers ruled that the Fountain County School Board must employ a truant officer to monitor school children and cannot abolish the county attendance officer post even as the board considers who should fill it.

Indianapolis UPI Edwin Steers Fountain County Steers

Linton Boys Baseball League Opens With Elks and Peoples Wins

The Linton Elks defeated Western Auto 10 to 2 and Peoples Trust Company beat Sarris 15 to 3 in the opening Monday night session at High School Park. Tonight features 5:30 p.m. Linton Iron and Metal versus GE club and 7:30 p.m. Citizens National Bank versus American Legion. Wednesday shows 5:30 p.m. Minor League and 7:30 p.m. Western Auto versus Sarris.

Elks Western Auto Peoples Trust Company Sarris Record Shop Linton Iron and Metal GE Club Citizens National Bank American Legion Sarris Linton Elks and Peoples Trust Company Linton Boys High School Park The Peoples Company Elks AB Hy Medlock O Collisson Moody C¢ Carr Ss A Sherrard Ashcraft Lovelace Cf Sherrard Rf Turner Rf Miller Hastings Flickinger W. Auto AB Faidherbe Lb Uland Bobbitt of Henson C Laymon Ballard I Henson Coen Bland Lf Gillan Rf Moehlmann H. Goodman Rf Hostetter Rf Edwards McKim Cravens Peterson P Sarris Wright Fusco Duhne Richards Johnson Milligan Peoples Roush Bucci Lynch Laramore Miller Plew Duncan Duvivier Hemmerling Goodmen Lohr Newsome Me'Thomas

Injured Boy From Linton Treated After Fall

Steven Ray Russell nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Philip Russell of Linton fell from a tree at his grandmother Mrs Mary Blakely’s home Monday morning He was rushed to Freeman Greene county hospital where he received treatment for a broken right arm and was discharged.

Steven Ray Russell Philip Russell Linton Mary Blakely Freeman-Greene County Hospital

Tempers Flare as Giants Rally in National League Race

Giants beat Milwaukee 11 2 to pull within 14½ games of first place as Del Rice and Daryl Spencer clash with Willie Mays. Mays injures shin but plans to play next game. Sam Jones pitches eight innings to even his record. In AL, Indians fall to Tigers and White Sox lose to Athletics widening gaps in pennant chase.

Fred Down United Press International Daryl Spencer Willie Mays del Rice San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braees Rice Spencer Mays San Francisco Milwaukee New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Indians Yankees White Sox Athletics Jones Sam Jones Giants Paul Foytack Tigers Bill Norman Jimmy Dykes Bud Daley Atletics

Karen Ann Turpin Birthday Celebration at Humphreys Park

Karen Ann Turpin was the guest of honor at a Friday birthday party at Humphreys Park hosted by her mother Mrs. Ivan Turpin. The afternoon featured games and refreshments including ice cream soda and cake. gifts were received by Karen Ann with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Karen Ann Turpin Humphreys Park Ivan Turpin Karen Kathy Ann Turpin Randy Ann Turpin Richard Terhune Terry Lynn Terhhune Vickie Souders Henry Lee Souders Timothy Joe Souders Brenda Souders

Holly Grabbe Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Holly Grabbe was surprised by friends at Humphreys park shelter house for a birthday farewell party. She plans to move to Bloomington soon as gifts were given and refreshments, games, and dancing followed. Attendees included Patty Miller Judy Ferguson Lorraine Greene Connie Gregory Sandy Pershing Teresa Frederick Judy Dudley Karen Lunbeck Glenna Davis Jenny Allen Patty Wells Marlene Bowers and Janet Hallett.

Holly Grabbe Humphreys Park Holly Bloomington Patty Miller Judy Ferguson Lorraine Greene Connie Gregory Sandy Pershing Teresa Frederick Judy Dudley Karen Lunbeck Glenna Davis Jenny Allen Patty Wells Marlene Bowers Janet Hallett

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