Town Folks Share Weekend Visits and Guests
Flint residents Alvin and Susie Adams visited Susie Chaney and Kahall families, with extended calls from Beasleys and Port Taylor of Linton. Visits included John Brown’s Friday supper at Avoca and Odeon guest Aishe. Numerous locals from Linton and Riverside hosted relatives across several towns over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Adams
Flint
Mich
Adams
Susie Chaney
Warren Kahall
Ike Beasley
Port Taylor
Linton
Chaney
Kahail
John Brown
Burle
Avoca
Aishe
Odeon
Frank Sharp
John Avewnan
Richard
Clyde Hostetter
Lee Chaney
Val Heim
Glorian Kasper
Barbara Kasper
Riverside
Robert Helebrandt
Jack Petacek
Berwyn
Walter Huebner
Bess Kropacek
Dorothy Ault
Bloomfield
Gertrude Kirkley
Maude Miller
John Lucas
Alma Lucas
Lula Burch
George Homewood
Washington
Mildred Kahall
Ragsdale
Lizzie Burch
Della Gunn
Parks
Charles Garrett
Terre Haute
E. I. Garrett
Sandy
Nickie
Jackie Wison
Maynard Wilson
Gerald Landis
Wilson
Most Expensive in World U S Firm Will Operate New Venezuela Hotel
A $40 million hotel project in Venezuela, potentially the world’s costliest per room, is slated to open under U S management. The Sheraton Macuto near La Guaira will run 410 rooms with extensive amenities, a beach club, multiple pools, and a convention-ready ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
U.S
la Guaira
Marquecita International
Sheraton Mac
Puerto Azul
South America
Sheraton
United States
Methodists Plan Five Day Meeting in Bloomington
About 1000 delegates from southern Indiana Methodist churches will attend the five day annual Indiana Conference session at Indiana University. The highlight is the consecration of a new conference office building near the campus with Bishop Richard C. Raines presiding. Speaker Bishop Thompson of Evansville Press will address a layman's banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Southern Indiana Methodist Churches
Methodist Indiana Conference
Indiana University
Richard C. Raines
Bish Thompson
Evansville Press
Bob Wakefield
Darrell Creager
John Lawson
Linton- Stockton High School
Loudon Tucker
Midland High School
Hoosier Boys’ State
Indiana University At
Boys’ State
American Legion Department of
Indiana
Hoosier Boys
State
Mrs Betty Clayton Admitted For Observation At Good Samaritan
Mrs Betty Clayton entered the Good Samaritan hospital at Vincennes on Sunday for observation and is listed as a patient in room 204.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Clayton
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes
Minister Assigned Will Go to Hong Kong Mission
Rev. Russell Peters named assistant pastor at Vincennes Free Methodist Church with Mrs Peters. They serve until January 1963 before departing for Hong Kong as missionaries. Peters, eldest son of Carl Peters, educated at Oaktown High School Vincennes University Greenville College and Asbury Seminary. They have two children Rachel and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Peters
Vincennes Free
Red China
Free Methodist Missionary Board
Mr. Peters
Carl Peters
Linton
Oaktown High School
Vincennes University
Greenville College
Greenville
Wilmore
Decker Free Methodist Ehurach
Southwesern Company of
Nashville
Peters
Margaret Like
Vincennes
Rachel
David
Social Security Benefits Rise in Greene County
Greene County reports $247,242 monthly in Social Security benefits as of December 31 1961, up about 13.8 percent from the prior year. District Manager Joseph F Hesselgrave cites more insured aged residents early eligibility and broader access as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Hesselgrave
Bloomington
Social Security Office
Greene County
Hesselgrave
Indiana
Indiana Veterans Count and Age Data from VA Survey
Indiana reports 5 382 000 living war veterans based on 1962 VA survey. In late 1961 Indiana veterans declined about 2 000. WWII vets total 396 000, with 26 000 in Korea and 116 000 others. WWI vets 67 000. ~3 000 survivors from earlier wars. One centenarian veteran lives in Jeffersonville. Nationwide veterans reach 22 338 000. Tree farms grow private ownership 23 percent in a decade as Forest Products Industries notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Veterans Administration
A. J. Bochicchic
Indianapolis
Bochicchio
U. S
Charles Fuhry
Jeffersonville
Alsace
Lorraine
Tree Farms
Washington
American Forest Products Industries
National Tree Farm
Auto Mechanics In Short Supply
In the United States there are about 750000 auto mechanics for an estimated 63 million cars, creating roughly 80 to 126 vehicles per mechanic. Champion Spark Plug Co. executives cite training programs and automated equipment as fixes, highlighting a portable ignition analyzer used in about 3000 schools and ongoing classroom demonstrations by company staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
R. A. Stranahan, Jr
Champion Spark Plug Co
Stranahan
California leads nation in diverse agricultural output
California tops the United States in the production of a wide range of crops. The state reports leading roles in barley hay sugar beets lemons walnuts almonds pears plums prunes artichokes cantaloupes carrots strawberries dates asparagus and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Californ‘sa
San Francisco
California
Philippines Leader Warns US Pact at Risk Over Damages
President Diosdado Macapagal warned that worsening U S Philippine ties could threaten American bases in the Philippines if Congress does not pay 73 million for war damages. He said efforts will be made to halt deterioration while noting economic strain and corruption as top issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
WPI
Diosdado Macapagal
United Press International
U.S
Philippines
Macapagal
Congress
United States
Subic Bay Naval Base
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Clark Field
U.S. Air Force
Sangsley Point
South China Sea
Red China
Indochina Peninsula
Ofice
Furlough Visits and Service Updates For Local Soldiers
PFC John A. Booker spends furlough with family after medical training at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Knox and will report to Fort Dix for overseas duty. PFC Randall D. Bingham in Hawaii with the 25th Division’s 2d Battle Group tests combat readiness. Also noted are Navy Machinist’s Mate Third Class Robert R. Thompson aboard USS Sea Cat and Privates James W. Calvert and John E. Hubbell completing training at Fort Knox under Reserve Forces Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
John A. Booker
Booker
Fort Sam
Houston
Tex
Fort Knox
Fort Dix
N.J
Randall D. Bingham
Hawaii
Durfee Sje Iesys
Binegham
Bingham
U.S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Schofield Barracks
Robert R. Thompson
USN
Ernest Heumeyer
Switz City
Sea Cat
Key West
Fla
James W. Calvert
Hazel
Worthington
Armor Training Center
Calvert
Army
Fort
John E. Hubbell
Ray Hubbell
Jasonville
Amor Training Center
Hubbel
Teader
Coalmont Hgh School
Hubbell Nursery
Hints for Parents and Pupils Begin Kindergarten Prep
Guidance for families preparing a child for kindergarten outlines steps to ease transition. Emphasizes gradual adjustment, familiarizing with the school, meeting staff, planning routines, and fostering independence at home and in social settings to build confidence and curiosity. Encourages visits to parks, museums, and read-aloud time.
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Marco
New Venezuela Hotel
Hadi
White Horse
Hong Kong
Jack Wheeler
Ford, Inc
FORD
MFR
America
Auto Mechanics
Tpb
Edith Gruedelhoefer
Industrial Nurses Journal
PTA
Cravens
Cravens Cleaners
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