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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1957
Page
2
Garden club announces plans rules for annual rose show to be held June 10 at the Municipal Golf course clubhouse. Entries open to nonmembers with judging starting at 10:00 am. Specimens include hybrid tea floribunda climbing and old fashioned roses with theme arrangements and six inch miniature displays.
The Philanthropist, the first abolitionist newspaper, appeared in Mt. Pleasant Ohio in 1817 marking an early voice for anti slavery reform. It reflected foundational period efforts to advance emancipation in the United States.
Gas producers and pipeline handlers face proposed price controls while administration seeks tighter consumer protections. Lawmakers doubt passage with added safeguards, hinting at a veto if not adopted. Secretary of State Dulles warns overwork and overtime in the State Department as he tours Capitol Hill then heads to Bonn for NATO talks.
In Kempten Germany Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss took charge of probing the deaths of 15 German army recruits in a deadly Iller River march. He arrived after a night search that drew volunteers and Red Cross workers near the bridge where the incident occurred. A sergeant involved in the recount was arrested. The Iller, a Danube tributary, ran 30 to 50 yards wide and about 3 feet deep at the spot. Recruits wearing full gear slipped on rocks as rubber soles failed in the water.
The annual Spring tax distribution to Greene county taxing units will be made Wednesday. County auditor Harry J. Bedwell reported a total of 837,297.69 to be distributed to the county state and various funds including General 117,787.62 Welfare 57,533.66 Bond 20,305.94 Hospital Maintenance 25,382.43.
Mrs Flanagan outlined the club’s work including naming Linton streets, posting signs, and securing an ordinance against sidewalk produce displays. She noted land donation by the late Joe Moss and showed Bay View materials while members sang and reaffirmed the club creed. Attendees listed include Ed Carmody Mahlon W Gilbreath Jr Clyde Kirkham and others.
State policeman George Campbell and deputy sheriffs Harry Wade and Bud Bingham with Bloomfield officials led to a highway bridge collision report. Bloomfield Police Chief Dale Horn and Officer Guy Aldrich were named in the incident overview.
Mrs Ella Aland will host members of the Christian Women's Fellowship at the First Christian church for a covered dish dinner at noon on Thursday. The meeting will follow and members are reminded to bring their "love gift" offering.
A compilation of events includes initiation at Linton Public Library, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, American Legion Auxiliary, Poca hontas council, Carpenter's Local No 487, Violet Rebekah Lodge, Jaycees, Loyal Order of Moose, Saron Church teachers, Needlecraft Club, Delta Alpha class at First Christian church, Craft Club at Masonic temple, Fagles Lodge, Elks, church choir practice, Unity LO O F, and Lyons First Methodist WSCS.
Admissions were listed for Monday and today including Mrs Ed Slover of Linton and Mrs William Pirtle of Linton. a birth at Odon produced an eight pound twelve ounce daughter for Mrs Glenn Johnson with no name chosen yet. Dismissals covered several residents including Mrs Ronald White and baby in Bloomfield and others in Linton Bloomfield Springville and Shelburn. Phillip Stanfield Burns City and John Kelly II Fairbanks also appear.
New York iPR reports on The $64 000 Question entering its third year with strong Nielsen love. The piece answers questions about budget contingency funds vows on payoffs and why contestants study before appearing. It notes about 40 percent of women in Who's Who have never married.
In Worthington justice Mrs Elmtra Driscol court two defendants faced motor vehicle charges. Alvie Moore 55 of Detroit was fined $1 and costs or $15.75 for failing to yield at state roads 57 and E between Switz City and Worthington. Mary A Marchino 22 Wheatland pled guilty to passing on state road 67 with insufficient distance and was fined $1 and costs. Officer Campbell made the arrest.
Obituary notes the death of 29 year old Mrs Normalee Hunley Wheeler of Linton who died Monday at Free man-Greene county hospital. Services are at 2:00 PM Thursday at Linton Saron Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev Harold Kratzat officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery. She was wife of John W Wheeler Stockton township assessor and had been ill three months. Her body lies at the Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel.
Mrs T Aubrey Bloomer 53 of Lyons dies Sunday night. Funeral at 3 20 PM Wednesday at Lyons First Methodist with Rev James Boyle officiating. Burial in Prairie Chapel cemetery. Body at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Lyons with friends welcome to visit.
Funeral services for Charles M Trent aged 72 of Sandborn who died Monday morning at 7 20 will be held at 2 00 Wednesday afternoon at Morris Chapel.
Fragmentary OCR lists channels and times with programs and names such as Frank Edwards Navy Wyatt Earp Dupont Theater and Mickey Mouse Little Rascals. mentions Bloomington Indiana and assorted sign offs. lacks complete context or clear events.
A roundup of 1950s TV highlights featuring Doug Edwards Name That Tune Phil Silvers Private Secretary To Tell the Truth Red Skelton and Spike Jones. The list includes This Is Your Life and The Tonight Show style segments along with Weather and sports notes.
WBTO radio in Linton Indiana presents a daytime schedule with programs including Whoop Good Tidings Music and Sundown Serenade. The lineup features News Flavor and Market updates along with Lost Found and Trading Post items and livestock notes from County Extension. midday segments run 12 45 to 2 05 with music and talk segments.
The Anderson Poindexter Funeral Home card thanks supporters during illness and after the death of a loved one. It names Rev. David Shepherd, the Linton Barbers union, the Boston couple, and all who sent flowers or offered help.
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