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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
5
Miss Emily Lynn of Linton returns to her home after a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson at Manistique Michigan The note mentions a Russian samovar tea urn and an interior heating unit origin in China.
Superior Wisconsin报道 worded brief notes Hal Trosky Jr. is an 18 year old rookie for the Northern League Superior Blues. He bears the famous name of Hal Trosky Sr. who had a .306 lifetime average in 11 seasons with the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. The piece previews young Trosky hoping to equal his father’s achievements.
Son of a major leaguer, Hal Trosky Jr., carries a famous name and high expectations. He credits his father and mentors for guidance while pursuing his second pro season after a .252 in 56 games in the Western League with Colorado Springs. A broken finger sidelined him last season and he trained with the White Sox in spring, aiming to prove he is a capable independent pro talent.
The player has not yet found his stride this season but is nearing a .300 batting average. His bursts of power have moved him into the clean up spot for most of the year.
In New York, Bill Virdon and Ken Boyer push the St. Louis Cardinals ahead for NL rookie honors while the AL race remains wide open with Herb Score and a group of pitchers leading the chase. Contenders include Dick Donovan Johnny Kucks Frank Lary Duke Maas Hank Foiles Elston Howard Luis Arroyo Bob Speake Roberto Clemente Ed Roebuck.
Nellie Fox weighs 142 pounds but belts two homers and a pair of singles as the White Sox split with the Orioles to stay within two games of the Yankees. Fox lifts his season total to five homers and 25 RBIs while Chicago slides into a one game edge over Cleveland.
The Friday Boy's Booster 4-H club gathers at the high school at 6 p.m. to discuss activities and projects for the upcoming week. Members share plans, assignments, and club updates in a concise session.
Baseball standings show Boston nine games and Kansas City six, Detroit eight, New York six, Baltimore six, Chicago five. Scores reflect a two night slate with Chicago 2 Baltimore 0 and Washington seven Cleveland nil.
Gerald B. Rupert of Linton a geology student at Indiana University has been chosen in a group of 24 to attend the summer session at the LU geology field station in Montana The station lies in an area with varied geological formations The group will receive field training for oil coal prospecting and geological survey work Leaving June 18 returning Aug 10 they will study formations in South Dakota and Wyoming en route They will visit Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks IU Profs W R Lowell leader R E Esarey and T G Perry will teach
Ivan Ham visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rhodes and daughter Linda the past week. He plans to visit his son and family in Scotland before returning to Franklin. Also at the Rhodes home were Clyde Ham and children Wally Sherry and Rozanne from Meridian. Max Burch and Bloomington children visited Harley Strickland’s family. Tom Luxton and daughter Marsha spent Tuesday evening with the Rhodes family.
Family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the deaths of Rose Faidherbe and Mrs Bess Walters. Special thanks to Rev Straiter David Houston Zella Livingston Brother Maurice Clymore the singers and all who sent flowers or helped in any way. Tokens will be cherished.
Memoriam for Hallie Wright who died June 16 1944 eleven years ago. Belva Wright and children Hubert Clotene Wanda Emma Lou and Loretta express sorrow yet celebrate faith in Gods keeping. The verse recalls sunshine happiness and a final victory in death as they await reunion.
An ad for ITCH-ME-NOT promises relief from surface itch including ringworm and insect bites. It highlights easy application and a 40 cent return offer at Hamilton Drug Co.
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