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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
1
The piece notes renewed edge-lining on Greene county curves along state roads 54 and 45. It recalls Governor Welsh’s campaign pledge and urges motorists to demand such safety features, especially in rain or fog. It also links improvements to broader Indiana roadway modernizing efforts.
Thurman Joseph Swan, 48, identified as the man in several holdups, was killed in a gun battle with two patrolmen on a northeast side street near downtown Indianapolis. Swan fired at officers after a car chase. the officers were not struck. Swan had been a suspect in multiple holdups, including a laundry robbery.
The North Pole Ice Co in London is described as being on Alaska Street.
Houston police report an escaped Massachusetts convict Edward Goguen 22 who kidnapped four people in Galveston and Dallas then Houston while driving a stolen car toward Mexico. The FBI leads a nationwide search with authorities unsure of his current location.
A blood donor appeal was issued for Mrs. Margaret Watts of Bloomfield formerly of Linton and Lyons. Donors may give at Freeman Greene County Hospital by calling ahead for an appointment. Mrs. Watts is a patient at Union Hospital in Terre Haute after major surgery.
Linoln chamber of commerce board announced plans for a Hagen Brothers three ring circus at Humphreys park with a 2000 seat tent. advance ticket books will be sold to merchants, a Fourth of July parade floats deadline June 28, and police guard the parade route as Rex Winters organizes fireworks materials.
Irvin C. Scarbeck a 41 year old second secretary and general services officer at the U S Embassy in Warsaw testified he had been a trusted diplomat for three years. The source describes him as a likeable man known as Doc and notes his quiet, sober work arranging travel.
Irving C Scarbeck 41 second secretary at the U S Embassy in Warsaw is jailed in Washington on spy charges for passing information to a Polish communist agent. He confessed to giving secrets from January to May amid a blackmail tale involving a 22 year old Polish woman.
Indiana's 1961 road toll rose to at least 428 as Alfred Bowman 39 of Butler died after a head on crash on U S 6 near Kendallville. Esther Chaney 29 of Kendallville suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalized. Other fatalities included Charles Detraz 19 of Benton and Hattie Williams 69 of Wheatfield from separate crashes. Cathy Penrose 10 of South Bend was killed in a rain related bicycle accident in Goshen.
Charles Hatton aged 35 was sentenced by Greene circuit court in Bloomfield to six months at the Indiana State Penal Farm after pleading guilty to assault and battery. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Forty year old Richard E Kiefer scheduled to die by electric chair at Michigan City Indiana for the 1957 hammer and knife slayings of wife Pearl and daughter Dorothy. The case has seen appeals and stays, but Governor Welsh has repeatedly refused clemency and Supreme Court review was denied.
C. L. W. Barker writes to the Eve ning News proposing an ejector seat as the next logical safety device for motorists, signaling interest in new protective technology.
Funeral arrangements for Emma Jane Hostetter 85 of Taylor township were completed in Bloomfield. The service will be Thursday at 3 PM at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Baker officiating. Burial follows at Hasler Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
A head on collision between two commuter trains near Stuttgart, Germany, killed at least 35 and injured 43 as rescue efforts continued. An engineer reportedly failed to heed a new block signal while American troops assisted.
Linton city officials discuss a mosquito and fly abatement plan and approve an inspection of the Waterworks storage tank built in 1938. Chicago Bridge and Iron to perform the tank inspection. no action on fogging equipment. Separate budget line for trash collection planned for 1962.
Progress reports on the Linton Community swimming pool project show encouraging pledges received by the Linton Recreation Council. A study tied to Indiana University and visits to similar towns shaped a plan for an 8 ft 6 in by 42 ft long pool with a 30 by 33 ft diving well.
A New York blackout hit during the evening rush hour blamed on air conditioner overload in 96 degree heat. Manhatten elevators stalled, hospital blood supplies lost refrigeration, traffic lights failed across midtown from Times Square to the 79s.
Pete F Frey 95 retired farmer died at 2 00 am at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Gabbard in Glenburn Linton route two after two weeks of illness He was born November 20 1865 in Millersburg Ohio son of John and Elizabeth Bach Frey He was married April 5 1891 to Emma Jane Frey who died May 27 1959 Survived by daughter Mrs Gabbard 10 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren one great great grandchild Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death His body was taken to Welch and Cornett Funeral home callers may come after 8 00 pm Funeral services 2 00 pm Friday at the funeral home with burial in Antioch cemetery south of Bloomfield
Greene county home agent Mrs Zetta A Anderson reports a 4-H judging clinic and fashion clinic will be held Friday at Switz City Central school. Morning session at 10 and fashion clinic at 1 and 3 will cover judging changes and clothing project demonstrations for girls and mothers.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Ladson of Merritt Island Florida are staying with their daughter Mrs. Vera Yoder in Linton for the season. They will observe their 38th wedding anniversary in June.
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