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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
4
The Detroit Tigers handed the Yankees a heavy defeat on Sunday afternoon. Pro Am golf at the local course drew strong crowd and hints at a bustling summer with more golfers expected at Linton links. Danny Brown leaves for U.S. Army duties in Chicago and the press room closes until Wednesday.
Rina Del Liguoro, once Europe's film darling, returns as a concert pianist at the Quirino Theater in Rome to find an audience of 70. She bridges bravely through Beethoven before ending the performance saying her funeral has begun as roses arrive.
Unbranded cattle known as mavericks trace their name to Samuel Maverick a Texas pioneer who acquired a herd to settle a debt. He did not brand the cattle and they wandered off leading ranchers to use the term.
New York reports how baseball and television have become an ear to the sport, drawing millions to World Series viewings and sponsor revenues while altering minor league attendance and the fan experience. Varied views note TV’s lure, limits, and potential pay TV debates.
The first adhesive postage stamps appeared in five and ten cent denominations depicting Benjamin Franklin and George Washington respectively, signaling a new era in postal history.
American League standings show St Louis leading with 11 runs to New York 5. Brooklyn trails 3 to Milwaukee 0 in tonight’s results. Cincinnati has 8, Philadelphia 2, as games played tonight.
On Decoration Day May 30 at Fairview cemetery the Linton American Legion Post No 22 and Veterans of Foreign Wars held annual ceremonies. Speakers included Captain Floyd Root and Rev. David M Shepherd as Comrade Wiltur Wright directed the program. A three volley salute followed with firing squad Elmo Tincher Bill Heitman Robert White and Harry Ferry Jr. in charge. Color guards were Edward Stoeckel and J Fred Hinman Sr Thatcher Gaither sounded.
Taps and James Church the Echo. Chaplain Roy A. Brandon gave the closing prayer and benediction. The Wilkinson Lumber company supplied a truck for the occasion. Fred Hinman Sr. Post Historian.
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