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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1962

Page

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Indiana Wheat Crop Expected to Be Lower

Indiana’s winter wheat crop prospects improved in May but Purdue statisticians forecast 35 772 000 bushels, 21 percent below last year’s bumper crop. Average yield 33 bushels per acre, two below 1961. Hay condition 86 percent normal, pastures 89 percent. Peach crop 120 000 bushels, down from 400 000 last year. winter damage severe. Milk output May 315 million pounds, up 1 percent. May egg production 209 million, down 1 percent.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Purdue University

Baptist Men Attend Annual Conference Near North Webster

Sixteen men from the Linton Baptist association joined about two hundred attendees at the 24th annual Indiana Baptist Men conference affiliated with the American Baptist Association. Held at the Tippecanoe Baptist camp near Tippecanoe Lake, the theme was There Stood a Man from Acts 16 9. Participants included Logan Koening Rev Lisle Pittman and others from Bloomfield Worthington Mt Vernon Jasonville and Lebanon.

Linton Baptist Association Indiana Baptist Men American Baptist Association Tippecanoe Baptist Camp North Webster Linton Association Logan Koening Lisle Pittman Bloomfield Robert Freeman George Crody Lowell Mitchell Worthington Bobby Cox Ray Kitts Mt. Vernon Kenneth Hunter Paul Campbell Leonard Chayter Scholl Don Lifford Sam Webb Jasonville Keith Pope Wayne Walraven Herbert Stough William Hemnbaugh Lebanon Tippecanoe Lake

Skating Team Wins Meet at Muncie

In Muncie Sunday the Skating Team won the meet as Steven Larry Baize and Sherry Street took third in a state roller skating event. They received a trophy while the Muncie Skating Club earned a memorial trophy for total points. Street and Baize plan to compete at the national meet in Harvey Illinois on July 9.

Steven Larry Baize Sherry Street Muncie Mae Yates New Burnside Larry Decker

Shower Planned for Gene Chaney and Sarah Wilkes

Mr and Mrs Gene Chaney will be guests of honor at a wedding shower to be held at the shelter house at Dugger park at 8 00 Friday night announced today The Chaney couple were married recently and the notice invites friends and relatives to attend

Gene Chaney Dugger Park Chaney Sarah Wilkes

Bible Thought by Miss No a Yoder Deaconess

An inspirational devotional notes that God reveals his ways through daily provision and guidance. It asserts that God orders each day and shows the way, while acknowledging some feel confused about direction. It links born talents to God plans for action and purpose.

Devine Merry Vows Exchanged at Sandborn

Miss Roberta Devine and Charles R Merry exchanged wedding vows at Sandborn on Tuesday evening at 8. Rev Odus Mitchell officiated at the double ring ceremony held at his Sandborn home. Attendants were Mr Gordon Neidringhaus. A reception followed at the newly furnished Sandborn home hosted by Mrs James McClary and Mrs Edgar Merry.

Roberta Devine Charles R Merry Sandborn Hollis Devine Plainville Bdear Merry Odus Mitchell Gordon Neidringhaus Martha Merry Pat McClary McClary

Bayh Pays $2500 Filing Fee For Senate Bid

INDIANAPOLIS UP I state Rep. Birch E Bayh paid his $2500 filing fee for the Democratic nomination for U S senator. He dumped the bills from a briefcase and said the money came from grassroots contributions. He noted some gifts as low as 10 cents and others up to 100 dollars. He criticized Republican attacks on Kennedy and Welsh as lacking a constructive program.

Indianapolis UPI Birch E. Bayh U. S Terre Haute Bayh Kennedy Welsh United States Indiana

Goodman Visits Daughter in This City

Personal note: Mr and Mrs J B Goodman of South Bend visited their daughter Miss Jeanne Goodman here last week. Read the want ads.

J. B. Goodman South Bend Miss Jeanne Goodman

Band Boosters Elect Officers in Linton Stockton Meet

The Linton-Stockton Band Boosters club selected officers at a Tuesday evening session in the high school band room. Ed Greenwood was reelected president, Mrs Jeff Rollison vice president, and Mrs Greenwood and Mrs Martha G Smith both retained treasurer and secretary posts. New summer uniforms were ordered with school board cooperation for the Fourth of July parade. Band director William Pintle praised the group after their Sullivan parade victory. Practices are set for 7:00 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday as preparations begin for July events. A refreshments stand at the park during Fourth of July week was discussed, with a meeting planned for Monday evening, June 25 at 7:30.

Linton - Stockton Pirtle the Park

Indiana Farm Prices Continue to Decline

Indiana farm prices slipped one per cent from mid-April to mid-May according to Purdue and state statisticians. Prices paid by Hoosier farmers fell one per cent while U S farmers' purchasing power and prices received were unchanged. The Indiana grain price index rose two per cent as live stock prices dropped two per cent. Major gains were seen in corn five per cent and lambs six per cent, while whole milk seven per cent and eggs seven per cent fell.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Purdue University U. S

Miss Roenan Sparks Space Frontiers in Bioastronautics

Los Angeles airwoman Laureen van der Wal Roenan, a pioneering scientist and airport commissioner, helped develop the piggyback MIA mice in high altitude tests, advancing the groundwork for manned space flight. She: a mechanical engineer with studies in Stockholm, heads Space Technology Laboratories bioastronautics division and promotes space progress amid American-Russian competition.

Joan Sweeney United Press International Los Angeles Laurel van der Wal Roemnan United States Roenan America Roennan Earth Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm Sweden Bioastronautics Space Technology Laboratories Roeman

Willkie Divorce Granted In Indiana Court

Mrs. Rosalie Heffelfinger Willkie won a divorce from Philip H. Willkie in Henry County Circuit Court on cruel and inhuman treatment. The settlement includes 325000 in property, 285346 cash for a settlement, and a 179940 trust for their three sons Wendell II aged 10 Philip A. 9 and Frank P. 4 with Judge James R. White overseeing the order.

New Castle Ind Wpp Rosalie Heffelfinger Willkie Wendell L. Willkie Philip H. Willkie Henry Willkie New York City James R. White Wendell L. Willkie II Philip A Frank P

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Tuesday

Admissions Tuesday list names John Chinn Sr Crane Miss Linda Halliburton Bloomfield Mrs Lennie Lang Jasonville Gilbert Raney Springville. Dismissed Tuesday Mrs Fred Fulkerson Jasonville Mrs James Sargent Linton Mrs Vern Chambers and daughter Newberry.

John Chinn, Sr Crane Linda Halliburton Bloomfield Lennie Lang Jasonville Gilbert Raney Springville Fred ‘Fulkerson James Sargent Linton Vern Chambers Newberry

Protect Surfaces With Plastic Underpails For Cleaning

During a cleaning project place a sheet of plastic underpails or furniture polish to shield floors and furniture from spills. This simple precaution helps prevent staining and easy cleanup after drips or splashes. Ensure coverage extends beyond work area to catch stray drips.

Ford Officials Puzzled by Walkout Over Work Standards

DETROIT Pi The United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co traded accusations in talks over the Ohio plant walkout that idled 70,000 workers. UAW says Ford provoked the strike to influence Michigan politics. Ford calls the charge puzzling as sales are strong. Walter P. Reuther accuses Ford of pressuring Gov. Swainson to back a bill nullifying the Michigan Supreme Court Ford-Canton decision. The bill aims to stop financing strikes at sister plants. The Walton Hills Ohio plant 3,200 workers began the stoppage June 6 as Ford boosts production. 20,000 more were laid off Tuesday, bringing the total to 70,000.

Detroit United Auto Workers Fort Motor Co Ohio Ford Michigan Walter P. Reuther Walton Hills Cleveland

Pacifist Pacifist Harshman Granted Probation by Judge

Federal district Judge Hubert Will ruled that John C. Harshman 29 a Harshmanite from Sullivan Illinois may avoid army service by leaving home under three years probation. He must perform national service under civilian direction approved by the selective service system and may visit family only on Sundays. Three other Harshmanites have been sentenced or are awaiting sentencing.

Chicago Hubert Will John C. Harshman Sullivan Harshman Will Har&Ayman

Water insulated space suit and electric propulsion proposed

Los Angeles scientists unveiled a water quilted insulation space suit to shield astronauts from solar radiation and a plan for a lunar landing from a carrier orbiting 100 miles above the moon. GE disclosed electric propulsion engines could propell interplanetary craft weighing hundreds of tons, surpassing chemical rockets for Mars missions once in Earth orbit.

Los Angeles Institute of Aerospace Sciences George R. Arthur General Sleectrie Missile and Space General Electric Arnold D. Cohen Missile and Space Vehicle Division Mars

Dugger Fire Chief Thanks Rescue Squad for Lake Recovery

Dugger Fire Chief Ray Tison and the department extend thanks to Greene County Rescue Squad and Linton members for locating Leonard Wheeler's body in Dugger Lake Tuesday evening after the Dugger group failed in the recovery. The effort ended a search that day.

Ray Tison Dugger Greene County Leonard Wheeler Dugger Lake Tison Linton

Sign in Brentwood Store Limits Custom Colors

In Brentwood Missouri a local paint store posts a notice reading No Custom Colors Mixed for Husbands Without Note from Wife. The quirky sign highlights domestic rules affecting customer service.

Brentwood WpPn

Markets Indianaoplis hogs and cattle close mixed

Live market report shows 5 300 hogs steady to strong with typical 190 to 300 lb ranges trading 16.50 to 18.90 per cwt and sows down up to 25 cents. Cattle and calves total 1 225 with steers around 25.50 and mixed good to choice 24.50 to 25.25, cows 14.50 to 16.75, bulls 18 to 20. Dealers steady with high quality ranges 23.50 to 28.00.

Indianapolis

Vital Shot Fails For Second Time

Honolulu reports the United States failed for the second time to explode a rocket borne nuclear device over Johnston Island in the Pacific. A Thor booster carrying a high altitude nuclear device was destroyed within 120 seconds after launch due to a system malfunction. Debris fell in the ocean within the safety area with no danger to personnel or radioactivity. Primary aim was to study effects on radio and radar communications versus defense screening for guided missiles.

Honolulu United States Johnston Island Pacific Joint Task Force 8 Thor JTF8 Hawaii U.S

Former Teamster Leader Begins Prison Term

Former Teamsters Union President Dave Beck, 68, started a five year sentence at McNeil Island Federal Prison after pleading guilty to filing false tax returns for the Joint Council 28 Building Association. He received a $20,000 fine with concurrent sentences and may be eligible for parole after 20 months. Beck owns real estate, motels, buildings and parking lots. He said he intends to be a model prisoner and hopes to be free before his 70th birthday to resume his business interests.

Tacoma Wash Wph Teamsters Dave Beck Seattle Lake Washington McNeil Island Beck Here Puget Sound Joint Council 28 Building Association

Cookout Safety Tips From New York Group

The Greater New York Safety Council offers fire prevention tips for family cookouts. Clear flammables before starting a fire and keep it small to gray coals, never use kerosene or lighter fluid, supervise constantly, and have water ready. Exercise extra care on windy days and keep children away from the cooking area. Wear protective clothing, keep legs covered, use long-handled tools, and avoid towels for hot pans. Douse the fire when leaving the area.

New York Greater New York Safety Council

Market Displays Storage Pieces at International Market

Chicago reports on the International Home Furnishings Market showing growing options for compact storage. Designers present an architectural modern group with squared lines and metal trim including walnut cubes with Tift tops for storage. A corner grouping uses three matching pieces, and a golden nutmeg finished dressing table-desk combo balances two drawers with a three-drawer unit.

Chicago

Complications Seen In New License Plates

Indianapolis reports complications in Allen Nutting’s plan to drop two letter prefixes from 1963 license plates. The plan will instead add a single letter after the county prefix to reach seven characters, hoping to avoid confusion between numbers such as 52345 and 52345. The alphabetical branch prefix will vary in use as needed.

Indianapolis Indiana Motor Vehicles Allen Nutting Nutting

Card of Thanks from Midland resident

Mrs. Wilbur Gabbard expresses gratitude for cards flowers visits and prayers during illness. She thanks good neighbors and friends for kindness shown to her family while in the hospital and says every act will be long remembered. Midland Indiana.

Lula Ann Stone Green Phillips Olive Branch Church Vicksburg Baptist Church Stone

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Miss No A Yoder, Deaconess Devine Vicksburg Tom Gonzales Northern Baptist Seminary Bethel Baptist Church Don Phillips Willis Lucas Ralph. Tardif Discount 12Th Street G.E Bologna Oscar Mater Oleo Rex Pepsi Cola Lester Packing CO Bornes 12Th Street S.E Rosalie Willkie Mister Breger Wilbur Gabbard Midland Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Cornett—Taylor—Hasler Elizabeth Bennie Mrs G. V. Cleveland Anderson Poind Exter Ituneral Home William Stevenson Eliza Perigo Juanita Violet Roy John Chester
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