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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
3
Wales Bas board chairman T Mervyn Jones apologized to Mrs Evelyn Brokenshire at her home for a gas bill overcharge. The error stemmed from a new 420 000 dollar computer misreading the bill, causing charges to be far above the 11.20 dollars due.
Mrs Grace Hillenberg of Bloomington will be guest speaker at special services at Lighthouse Chapel Friday and Saturday evening. Public invited to attend the 7 30 p m services.
The article notes Ed Green wood, newly appointed School Board member, was incorrectly shown as employed at Naval Ammunition Depot Crane. Greenwood is identified as a chemist with Peabody Coal Co.
Outfielder Jim Bachus, 21, of Pensacola Florida, signed by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and assigned to Orlando in the Florida State League. Bachus stands 5 foot 10 and weighs 175 pounds and recently graduated from Auburn University in Tuscaloosa Alabama.
Auburn University announces Jerry Elliott is promoted from assistant freshman football coach to varsity defensive end coach and scout by Athletic Director Jeff Beard. The move affects the football program as Elliott takes on the new responsibilities.
Wednesday admissions include Mrs. Decker House Farmersburg Mrs Ethel Duane Jasonville Mrs Annetta Kirby Linton Margie Miller Linton Joe Plummer Linton Mrs Dorothy Halderman Jasonville Clifford Kline Jasonville Norman Dayhoff Worthington Today born to Mr and Mrs Lenson Ledbetter Linton a daughter Tanya Sue born weighing six pounds six and one half ounces Dismissals include Mrs Jeanette Bredeweg Linton Doyle Robertson Switz City Marcella Padgett Bloomfield a Maynor Louisville Mrs Erman Page Linton Doyle Hudson Bedford James Chestnut Marco Guy White Switz City.
The Dow Jones Industrials rise to 811.34 up 3.81 as 30 stocks lead with gains across railroad and utility groups. The broader market shows 65 stocks at 287.48 up 0.95 while trading 1,670,000 shares by noon. The note also states the average American consumes 108 pounds of potatoes annually.
Floyd Rush becomes president of the Jasonville Lions at a dinner meeting held at the Elks club dining room in Linton. Retiring president Jack Criss presided with Earl Rowe as installing officer. New officers include Roy Allaway and Keith Kester as first and second vice presidents, Walter Sexton as third vice president, Jack Ridinger tail twister, Chuck Whitaker secretary, Ernie Evans treasurer, and Pearson Wade lion tamer.
Wallace Wade’s 1948 pep talk still echoes in Mike Souchak’s memory as he details a painful slump and dramatic comeback. He describes seeking a pro tutor, boosting his game with Blaude Harmon and Jack Burke, then winning Houston, Memphis, and challenging Tony Lema at the Thunderbird. His $34,453 season totals mark his best year yet.
Phillies lefty Chris Short fired a four hit 4-1 win over the Pirates to lift Philadelphia within a half game of the NL leaders Giants. Short struck out eight and ran his record to four straight wins as Bob Bailey doubled and Bil Mazeroski drove in two for Pittsburgh.
In Vermont Fairlee Bob Cousy former Celtics star and Boston College coach enters the Vermont Open set for June 14 to 16. Another pro debut features Connie Robinson who turns pro for the Women’s United States Golf Association Open in San Diego on July 9.
Baseball scoreboard recount shows San Francisco 3 St. Louis 1 in the first game and New York 8 Chicago 3 in the night slate. Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 1, Cincinnati 5 Los Angeles 4 in 11 innings, with Boston at New York and Chicago at Baltimore later in the schedule.
Live stock prices show hogs unevenly steady to weak with drops to 25 cents. 190 to 230 pound ranges mostly 16.50 to 17.00, sows 13.00 to 14.25, cattle strengthen with high good steers 19.50 to 20.50, heifers up to 20.25, cows weak 12.00 to 13.50, bulls 15.50 to 17.00. Sheep steady with lambs 23.00 to 24.75.
The Chevrolet dealer promotes a summer sale with 11 Chevelle models including wagons coupes SS convertibles and sedans. Highlights include curved side windows for more shoulder room self cleaning rocker panels to resist rust and upholstery of soft vinyl cushions. Act quickly as time runs out.
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