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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
2
Local listing from WFBM TV Channel 6 Indianapolis notes central daylight time. The guide shows schedule alignment and broadcasting blocks for Indianapolis viewers.
Paul Hunter of Worthington retires from the U S Postal Service after nearly four decades as a rural mail carrier. He began on route three in Worthington on November 15 1921 and recalls gravel and dirt roads many creeks and a 27 mile winter journey with a horse and wagon. He and his wife Ruby Wimmer have three children. He led local fraternal groups and has attended many National Rural Letter Carriers conventions.
Tonight schedule lists Linton Iron and Metal 2 defeat by Western Auto 5 with rain postponements. Games include Citizens Bank versus Elks postponed to Friday and American Legion matches at 6 15 p m and 9 15 p m with rain delays shifting to Saturday if needed.
Tommy John of Gerstmeyer High signs with the Cleveland Indians for a reported 40000 bonus. The 18 year old left handed pitcher will be assigned to an Indian farm club July 1 after finishing a season in which he went 6 0 with 95 strikeouts in 41 innings.
Hospital report lists admissions: Harold Griffith Jasonville. Mrs Russell Rigsby Freedom welcomed a daughter Tammy Lynn seven pounds 14 ounces. Other admissions include Tammy Lynn’s family names and local residents. Dismissals feature Mrs Emmanuel Hines Worthington and several area residents from Linton Jasonville Bloomfield and Odon.
The divorce suit of Doneva Gayle Liles against Jesse Liles was dismissed in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on motion of the plaintiff.
Detroit moves back into first place in the American League behind a 17 4 combined mark from Frank Lary and Don Mossi. Lary earned his 10th win with an eight hitter against Boston as Rocky Colavito and Jake Wood fueled the offense, while White Sox, Dodgers and Pirates also posted wins across the majors.
San Francisco defeated Milwaukee 11 to 2 while Pittsburgh won 5 to 4 over Cincinnati. Los Angeles routed Chicago 7 to 0. St Louis at Philadelphia was postponed due to rain.
Major Clifford Collett and Mrs Collett with sons Johnny David and Paul visited relatives here before leaving for High Wycombe England. Major Collett will be stationed with the US Air Force for the next three years and will be based there.
Officers of the Eagles lodge announce a free fish sandwich meal with trimmings for all members after Toon Saturday at the local lodge hall.
Classified section brief listing items for sale and notices sourced from the Linton Daily Citizen classified pages. Includes contact phone number 277 and short descriptions of available goods and services.
Weather pattern shifts from heat to cool as temperatures fall to the high forties and low sixties. Reports show Goshen 48, Indianapolis 51, Louisville 53, Evansville 55 with rain totals up to 2.65 inches in Bedford and more elsewhere. Forecast calls for clearing skies tonight and warmer highs 64 to 75 today, 73 to 80 Friday and Saturday.
Members of the Linton Business and Professional Women's club will meet at the shelter house at Dugger park at 6:30 Monday evening for a picnic. Officers said today the Fourth of July schedule will be announced. Meat and drinks will be provided. Attendees should bring a covered dish and their own table service.
Mrs. William H. Colley and her children Deidra Gale Jimmy Stephen and Timothy of San Antonio Texas are visiting Mrs Colley s parents Mr and Mrs Shirley Osborne and relatives here Capt Colley is serving a tour of duty on Okinawa.
Members of the Psi Iota Xi sorority will gather at the Linton Public Library at 7 30 for a business session.
The article notes a sharp rise in the median age of working women since 1950 with figures indicating 24 for single women and 41 for married women. It cites demographic trends affecting labor market participation and family status.
Lorraine Ringer was granted a divorce from George Ringer in the Greene circuit court at Bloomfield today.
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