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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

3

Worthington Methodist Women Hear Mildred Wasnidge Guest Speaker

Miss Mildred Wasnidge of Jasonville spoke on Eternal Values of the World of Changes at a Worthington Folsom Memorial Methodist church society meeting. She warned nationalism and race discrimination, urged faith hope charity and love, and noted useful value changes during population shifts. The group planned three circles with separate officers and programs meeting four times a year.

Mildred Wasnidge Jasonville Woman's Society of Christian Service Worthington Folsom Memorial Methodist Church Guy Hamilton Miss Wasnidge United States Jesus Virgil Fisher Hamilton Harry Freeman Earl Hamlin Wayne Arthur Warnidge Dora Holden

Boyer Receives Newspaper Fund Journalism Fellowship

Ray Boyer of Linton a Honey Creek High School teacher wins a Journalism Fund fellowship. He will take summer courses at Indiana University Bloomington as one of 477 teachers nationwide honored for journalism education contributions and future service potential. Don Carter notes all states represented and aims to raise high school journalism quality.

Ray Boyer Linton Honey Creek High School Newspaper Fund Boyer Indiana University Bloomington Wall Street Journal Don Carter Carter

Johnson posts bond on check charge in Greene court

Darrel Johnson of Linton, 29, posted a $1,000 bond Thursday night and was released from Greene circuit court. He pleaded guilty to issuing a fraudulent check and Judge Edwin B. Long set sentencing for Thursday May 18.

Darrel Johnson Linton Greene Circuit Court Johnson Edwin B. Long Daily Citizen

Triad May Festival to Feature Ray Boyer Sunday

The Alpha chapter of Triad presents soloist Ray Boyer at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Evangelical Brethren church. Boyer, a Honey Creek Schools teacher and First Baptist choir singer, performs How Great Thou Art and Go Down Moses. The 37-voice Alpha choir, directed by Mrs. George Haworth, will also perform several choral numbers as part of the annual May Festival of Music marking national music week.

Alpha Chapter Triad Ray Boyer Evangelical Brethren Church Boyer E”'street Honey Creek First Baptist Choir Moses George Haworth Keith Thorton Harold Scott Mildred MacDonald Divine Redeemer Robert Duncan Mary Jane Patterson Jack Walton Scott

Novelty Club Hosts Mrs Miller and Members

The Novelty club met at Mrs Barbara Miller's home with Mrs Teresa Marcellino in charge. Prizes went to Mrs Margaret Priest Mrs Verna Edwards and Mrs Iris Bedwell. A Wiener roast is planned at the Hinkle farm on Saturday May 20 with husbands as guests.

Barbara Miller Teresa Marcellino Margaret Priest Verna Edwards Iris Bedwell Marcellino Phyllis Dean Ruth Fish

Three Civil Actions Filed in Greene Circuit Court

Three new civil suits entered in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield. Joseph Stevenson and Trace V. Stevenson sue Big Bend Collieries for damages. Harold Bard sues Agnes Stuckey and Nada Cross sues Joseph Cross for divorce.

Greene Bloomfield Joseph Stevenson Trace Stevenson Big Bend Collieries Harold Bard Agnes Stuckey Nada Cross Joseph Cross

Editor James R. Benham dies at 63 in Terre Haute

Services will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m in First Congregational Church for James R Benham editor of the Terre Haute Star for 29 years who died Thursday. Friends may call at J N Hickman & Son Funeral Home.

Terre Haute Ind First Congregational Church James R. Benham

Notice to Citizen's Mail Subscribers

Notice to readers about delays in delivery due to the postal service change. The Daily Citizen says Postal Service regional HQ reports arrangements to guarantee next day delivery in Indiana after publication. Readers are asked to report if delays persist and thanks readers for letters and postcards.

Postal Service Indiana Daily Citizen

Benefit card party planned by Greene County Hospital guild

Plans are nearly complete for an annual benefit card party sponsored by the Greene County Hospital guild. The event starts 7:30 p m Monday May 29 at the American Legion home in Linton with bridge euchre and canasta plus prizes and entertainment. Tickets are $1 with sales through May 19.

Greene County Hospital Guild American Legion Linton Bridge Euchre Canasta Kenneth Broshears Dave Herbert Myrtle Barstow Joe McIntosh Earl T. Aikin James Humphreys Legion Home Humphreys Aikin Barstow Pauline Bogard Carl Donie Maynard Baggio Jacob Fritz Kathryn MecKissick Vera Shields Ralph Kohr Charles Stegemoller Don Pope Henry Taylor James Wheat Harry Armpriester Clarence Keller C. W. Martin McIntosh Everett Cole Baggio Della Martin Golda Keller

Court Grants Two Divorces Today in Greene Circuit Court

In Bloomfield the Greene circuit court granted two divorces. Barbara June Stevens received a divorce from Clarence Arthur Stevens, and her former name Barbara June Mitchell was restored. She was awarded $125 in attorney fees plus costs to be paid within 30 days. Elizabeth Deakins was granted a divorce from Bill Deakins, with her former name Elizabeth Hope restored.

Greene Bloomfield Barbara June Stevens Clarence Arthur Stevens Barbara June Mitchell Elizabeth Deakins Bill Deakins Elizabeth Hope

Shepard forgets helmet after space feat on carrier

Astronaut Alan Shepard, after landing on the Lake Champlain, realized he left his helmet behind. He reentered his capsule aboard the carrier to retrieve the missing headpiece.

Qape Canaveral Alan Shepard Lake Champlain

Community Organization Schedule Night Meetings Across Linton Area

A dense list shows numerous local groups meeting at church halls schools libraries and homes. Notable entries include Mu Beta Gamma Mission circle First Baptist 7 30 p m and Cass Township PTA 7 30 p m with pie bringers, Linton Public Library 6 30 p m for Triad, and several choral and lodge activities with times ranging from 6 30 to 8 15 p m including Royal Arch family night supper and Past Master Degree.

Mu Beta Gamma Mission Circle First Baptist Church Cass Township PTA Dugger High School Linton-Stockton High School Triad Linton Public Library F.O.P Linton Royal Arch Masonic Temple Glenburn Ralph Hill Lillie West Live-a-Jay Home Demonstration Club Richard Clendenen Lyons Woman's Social and Benevolent Club Dault Edwards Alpha Delphian Club Qui Va la Club Maxine Correll Kiwanis Club Roosevelt Hotel Quapaw Council Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Loyal Order of Moose No Moose Home Union

14 JC Club Meets With Mrs Morgan

Mrs Mona Morgan entertains members of the 14 JC club at her home on Tuesday evening. A short business meeting followed by social time and contests. A prize was awarded to Miss Oletha Moss. Refreshments were served to fourteen members, with plans for the next meeting to be held at Mrs Abercrombie’s home in June.

Mona Morgan 14-Jc Club Oletha Moss Cynthia Abercrombie Verna Alumbaugh Callie Masters Luren Jackson Eslie Conklin Willetta Jackson Blanche Piper Stella Piper Abercrombie

Eagles Auxiliary Anniversary Celebration at Eagles Hall

The Auxiliary of the Linton Eagles marked its eleventh anniversary at a recent Eagles Hall meeting. Charter members and past presidents received honors as members sat at a long decorated table. A birthday cake, candles, roses, and a chalk talk by Mrs. Ruth Yates accompanied the ceremony.

Linton Eagles Eagles Hall Ruth Yates

Dancing Team Wins Honors in Tri State and Local Meets

Steven Baize and Sherry Street of Muncie win first place in Intermediate A Dance at the La Vonia Michigan tri state meet held in April and first in the novice division at Muncie on April 30. They head to the state meet in Marion in June. The pair have placed in inter club meets with a first at Indianapolis, a second at Chicago, and a fourth at Muncie. Steven is the son of Mr and Mrs Hugh L Baize and grandson of Mr and Mrs Clinton Goodman and Mr and Mrs Oscar during, all former Lin ton residents.

Steven Baize Sherry Street Muncie Lavonia Mich Marion Indianapolis Chicago Steven Hugh L. Baize Clinton Goodman New Burnside Ill Linton Oscar Duiaing

Tri Kappa Sorority Holds Meeting Here

The Linton chapter of Tri Kappa held a business meeting at the Linton Public Library with Mrs. John Axin in charge. Dates for pledging and initiation were moved to May 31 and June 14 respectively, and members planned a rummage sale on May 12 with May 11 pickup options.

Linton Tri Kappa Sorority Linton Public Library John Ax Hospital Guild Legion Home

Try Growing Fish College Station Tex

Texas A and M College studies show millions of minnows are imported yearly to meet fishing demands. The school proposes minnows farming as a new commercial venture for farmers.

College Station Texas Texas A & M College Studies

Sweeney Wins AHL Scoring Crown for Springfield Indians

Bill Sweeney became the first Springfield Indians player in 19 years to win the American Hockey League scoring title with 108 points in the 1960-61 regular season.

Springfield Mass Bill Sweeney

Sandborn Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Stoelting’s

Mrs. W. P. Stoelting hosted the Sandborn Home Demonstration club with Mrs. Paul Norris as co host. The group opened with America the Beautiful and sang the song of the month. Members shared Easter meanings and planned an auction in Vincennes for May 4. May breakfast is set for May 12 at Mrs. Max Gaultney’s home.

W. P. Stoelting Sandborn Home Paul Norris Max Gaultney Darence Yogie Vincennes Ralph Apple Stoelting Norris Otto F. Due Hugh Hastings John Adamson Herbert Begeman William Cross Charles Davis Sam Martin Ralph Laughlin Clarence Yagle

Worthington Eastern Star members share dinner at Fiscus home

Members of the Worthington chapter of the Order of Eastern Star gathered for a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Angeleanna Fiscus home. Mrs Susie Summers was installed as chaplain. New program books were distributed and an amendment to the by laws was read for next meeting. Awards went to Mrs Lula Weathers and Betty Fuller. Attendees included Edanna Slinkard as a guest.

Worthington Chapter Order of Eastern Star Angeleanna Fiscus Lula Weathers Vics Betty Fuller Daisy Landis DeFrees Betty Skeel Mabel Hamlin Orva Gee Martha Stahl Bunnye Frye Evelyn Ball Susie Summers Grace Slinkard Bertha Short Elizabeth Cooper Opal Jean Fiscus Edanna_ Slinkard

Former Worthington panel member joins national music ed panel

Mrs. John F Moe of Indianapolis and former Miss Rosemary McIntosh of Worthington were part of a music teacher panel at a national Music Educators conference hosted by Indiana University. The group included Gene R Poston, Howard Liva, James T White, and Robert A Rosewear with Neil T Wilson as moderator.

John F. Moe Indianapolis Rosemary McIntosh Worthington Indiana University Moe Speedway Gene R. Poston Toronto Canada Neil T. Wilson Fay Arganbright Hoda Sabry Cairo Egypt

Worthington Artists Exhibit Paintings

Worthington artists display works at the Worthington Public Library announced by librarian Mrs. Floyd I Strickler. H H Sl oans farm scene chalk drawings include an electric storm from her living room window a snow scene two wild geese and a winter storm. J H Corwins pieces focus on Worthington landmarks like the old covered bridge over Eel river and the Devil's Tea Table with still lifes. C Fiscus landscapes mainly in Arizona. Mr and Mrs William Terrell present Currier and Ives themed works. Visitors invited to view by Mrs Strickler.

Worthington Worthington Public Library Floyd I. Strickler H. H. Sloan J. H. Corwin Eel River Devil's Tea Table Charles Fiscus Arizona William Terrell

Gift Painting Presented to Linton-Stockton Elementary

First graders Leta Kay Hudson and Brad Faucett view the painting Cowboy donated by Tri Kappa sorority. The piece, Indiana artist, won a critic's first place blue ribbon at the Hoosier Art Salon in Indianapolis. Previous Tri Kappa gifts are displayed nearby. Leta Kay and Brad are students of Miss Esta McDonald and Mrs Beatrice Haseman, respectively, in Linton route three.

Leta Kay Hudson Brad Faucett Linton- Stockton Tri Kappa Indiana Hoosier Indianapolis Leta Kay Esta McDonald Ralston Hudson Linton Route Three Brad Beatrice Haseman Bruce Faucett

4 H Fashion Clinic Planned at Bloomfield High School

Greene county 4 H girls and their mothers to attend a fashion clinic in the Bloomfield High School cafetorium Monday evening. Registration starts at 7 30 with talks on posture grooming dressmaking and wardrobe planning by local 4 H leaders and models Kay Blackmore and Marynel Haseman from the county dress revue.

Bloomfield High School Greene County Zetta Anderson Linton Anderson Beth Ann Uland Mary Haseman Miss Aland Kay Blackmore Marynel Haseman

Foam rubber misnamed as urethane foam in Tulsa note

A Tulsa report explains that foam rubber is actually urethane foam a petroleum derivative. It notes its use as a cushion an insulator and in transporting frozen foods.

Tulsa Okla

Lyons Couple Welcome Avalena Marie Fish Birth

Mr and Mrs James Fish of Lyons announce the birth of a daughter born May 1 at Greene county hospital. She weighs six pounds and is named Avalena Marie. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Melvin Fish of Lyons and Mr and Mrs George W Brown of Marco. Great grandparents include Mrs Ella Fuel of Lyons, Mr and Mrs Thomas Fish of Bicknell, Mr and Mrs Frank Compton of Turon Kan, and Dan Carmichael.

James Fish Lyons Greene County Hospital Avalena Marie Lois Brown Marco Melvin Fish George W. Brown Ella Fuel Thomas Fish Bicknell Frank Compton Turon Kan Dan’ Carmichael Bloomfield

Temple Wins First NIT Title at Madison Square Garden

Temple University captured the inaugural National Invitational Basketball Tournament championship at Madison Square Garden in 1938, defeating its opponents to crown the historic event.

New York Temple University Madisona Square Garden

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