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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
2
New York critics praise Lucille Ball on CBS TV Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Show for sharp timing and vivid facial phrasing. Ida Lupino and Howard Duff contribute, while Ball dominates scenes with inventive gestures and comic rhythm in Lucy's Summer Vacation.
Short shots review ABC TV Panto nine quiz returned as night entry. Den ise Darcel wore a toothpaste tube dress in a balloon maker's daughter sketch. Margaret Trujan fills for Peggy Cass on CBS Keep Talking June 17. Brenner's Cops and Robbers debuts with 16.0 rating against NBC Black Satde at 10.6 and Lawrence Welk first half at 11.7.
The Linton and Stockton township 4 H clubs note the laboratory will close Wednesday through Friday due to a club camp at Shakamak. A flour measuring demonstration appeared at the Lucky Stars meeting at Marco Sciwo building with Joan Stalcup and Martha Close presenting. Kay Sullivan chaired. Linda Brown led the pledge and Sylvia Pickard led the 4 H pledge. Emily Fields led songs. Diana Foster spoke on health and safety. Linda Moffett and Carolyn Mowery ran games. Refreshments were served.
The Daily Citizen carries program information from various stations but warns it bears no responsibility for accuracy. Listings may change on short notice and are subject to revision.
Daytime and evening listings for WITV Channel 4 in Bloomington Indiana show a full schedule of programs from Music For You Famous Playhouse Milady's Matinee Randy & Friends Popeye Little Rascals Superman Corral 4 Baseball Corner to Goodnight News with late night film and shows. The line up repeats for Wednesday June 10 with additional entries including Masterworks Wild Bill Sleekock and Dan Julian Show among others.
A station summary lists WTHI channel 10 TV lineup including Varade Sam Levenson Love Lucy Top Dollar and The Edge of Night. The schedule notes World News Weather and evening dramas with a farm show segment and a sports huddle.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer flatly denied reports that President Eisenhower influenced his decision to remain head of government in West Germany. He said no discussions on internal German politics occurred with Eisenhower, and refuted claims they or he and Eisenhower were the only world leaders who could carry on the policies of the late Dean Rusk's successor.
In Paris three gun battles erupted over two days between FLN and MNA factions. Police report six Muslims killed and five wounded, four of them bystander French residents. The Paris-Journal dubbed the period a Red Weekend as clashes over alleged tax levies shook the city.
Indiana accounting board said Lee Easton of Terre Haute paid 1128.14 to balance his books after posting errors and a $150.20 overpayment to a constable. Easton served as J P in Harrison Township from Nov 1 1955 to Dec 31 1957. report sent to Vigo County prosecutor Ralph Berry.
Jack C. White, Linton appeared in Bloomfield Justice of the Peace Frank C. Dean court on Saturday on a surety of the peace charge filed by his ex wife Lillian. He posted a $1000 bond for an appearance on June 20.
Hospital admissions include Mrs Elmer Groomer Sols Mrs Ben Purcell Linton Michael McCrery Midland Floyd Hunter Coal City George E Jackson Bloomfield Louis Leturger Jasonville Albert Red Truitt Linton Mrs James A Jackson Lin ton Mrs Ezra Followell Hymera Wayne Ader Worthington Today Mrs Darrell Martin Hymera gave birth to a son Darrell Douglas weighing eight pounds one half ounce Dismissals listed for Mrs Clifford Myers Crossville Tenn Charles Spencer Dugger Mrs Gail Ketchem Jasonville George Conder Patricksburg Mrs Loren Cole and baby Bloomfield Nerys Haskett Bloomfield George Johnson Linton Miss Carol Wright Linton Richard Wright Linton Mrs Jack Messick and baby Linton Mrs Mary Ann Potochnik Linton
The Greene county ASC office is accepting wheat allotment applications for eligible farms. Chairman Clina E. Hasler described eligibility criteria including farms with no 1957 or 1958 wheat harvest and no 1959 allotment, with a July 1, 1959 deadline for written applications.
Vice President Richard Nixon plans an extensive seven day tour of the Soviet Union and Siberia after visiting Moscow for the July 25 opening of the American exhibit. Officials say itinerary may include several stops in Soviet Asia as part of the trip.
An appeal for blood donations for George Reynolds of Dugger and Linton was issued today. Reynolds underwent major heart surgery at Robert Long Hospital on May 31 and had follow up surgery Monday evening. Donors of any blood type are asked to contact Freeman Greene County Hospital to arrange an appointment. Donations may be made at Freeman Greene or Robert Long Hospital from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, or by appointment on weekends.
P H Hern and John T Wilson as co executors file their final account and petition for distribution for the estate of George V Norris deceased in Greene County Indiana. The Circuit Court will examine June 27 1959 and all interested must appear and show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Heirs and interested persons must appear to prove heirship or claims. Clerk Norman Linton. Attorney Mahlon W Gilbreath Jr. 6/9 6/23
J Raymond Powell as Administrator of Zelma Y Edmondson deceased has filed his account for final settlement. The Greene Circuit Court Adjourned Term 1959 will hear on July 1 1959. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Bloomfield Indiana. Clerk Norma L Linton. J Barneld Powell Attorney.
Columbian chapter No. 140 Order of Eastern Star held memorial services for members who died in the past year at the Masonic temple. The altar was draped, carnations placed, and songs performed by Mrs. Olive Strong and Mrs. Margaret Pirtle. The Worthy Matron read a poem and Psalms 23. A gift was presented to Mrs. Thelma Grabbe, moving to Bloomington. Refreshments followed.
Public notice in Greene County Indiana Circuit Court on 1959 terms. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to Lot 16 in Littlejohns Addition Jasonville. Nonresident defendants presumed absent. appearance set for September 8, 1959. hearing at Bloomfield courthouse if unchallenged.
Miss Roma Kay Blume and her fiancé Don G. Dayhoff of Linton plan to marry at the First Methodist Church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon June 14. Maid of honor is Maxam Toney of Linton. bridesmaids are Julia Ann Woner of Indianapolis and JoAnn Shoupe of Baltimore Maryland. Best man is Richard Dayhoff of Linton. Rev David Shepherd of Aurora will officiate. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvel Blume of Linton and the prospective groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Dayhoff of Linton rural route.
Mrs. Elva Hays returned home from Russell Kansas after two weeks visiting her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Roy Messmore and children Joyce and Roy. Mr and Mrs O M Marshall came back after visiting their son and his family Dr and Mrs Bill Marshall and children in Denver Colorado. The Marshall children who had been visiting here accompanied their grandparents home.
Queen voting begins locally with a list of participating merchants and shops including Osborne's Dress Shop Pedeni's Shoe Store J. C Penney Max Pirtle Carl Roach Hardware Val A Apparel Weathers Jewelry and several others. Voters are reminded to check polling locations and hours for the start of balloting.
The article reports that a pinball firm gave gifts to officials and faced charges. It notes a witness pledge to testify, with Powers mentioning an 8-year-old child and reluctance to reveal the full story. Kennedy hinted at a possible decision on Holovack’s failure to provide tax records.
Psi Iota Xi sorority held ceremonies at the Masonic temple with Mrs Beulah Gorby in charge of initiation and Mrs Arnold Engle as conductress Special music featured by Mrs Robert Walters and others Initiates included Sharon Templeton Taylor Reintjes Maybaugh Jackson Herndon Reed and more New officers seated under Mrs Jerry Kramer the retiring president Gifts were given to several members A world themed party followed with tables for Hawaii Alaska Italy Mexico Japan England and Holland Hawaii table won prizes Plans announced to send Miss Willa Bennett to Indiana University art workshop Hostesses and guests listed including Sullivan residents
Mr and Mrs Bill Higginbotham of Linton announce the birth of a daughter Lori Lynn at Freeman Greene County Hospital on June 8. The baby weighs eight pounds six ounces and joins the family as their first child. Grandparents are Leo Higginbotham of Terre Haute and Frank Baxley of Linton.
A Massachusetts town, Dedham, built the first school in America funded entirely by public taxation in 1644. The record notes the era when civic support established a precedent for universal schooling.
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