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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
3
Norton Portland Corp of Portland Maine unveils the Wonsover a 10 ton machine claimed to perform soil preparation mixing weed killer lime fertilizer seeding and packing in a single pass. Operated by one man it can prep and seed 70 acres in under 24 hours and costs under $20 000.
Fraternal Order of Police president Joe Feeney urges safer travel during Independence Day week citing 1954 data that four to five lives die hourly on highways. Last year’s total 348 could drop to zero with tips like slower miles per day, regular coffee breaks, keeping 150 feet behind other cars, and avoiding drowsy driving. The 35,000-member group distributes posters and rest-stop reminders across the country.
Detroit safety experts warn motorists heading on vacations risk accidents from over anxiety. rushing leads to speeding and time pressure. pretrip checks on brakes lights windshields horns steering and signals are urged. night driving is discouraged as two thirds of fatal crashes occur after dusk.
A group gathered at Mrs. Perle M. Ax in Lyons for an all day quilting event. A covered dish noon meal was shared and attendees included Voris Carpenter Lex Edwards Hattie Davidson Blanch Moore Nelle Leavitt J A Sparks Voris Davidson Brantley Flynn Ada Jeffers and Eva Criss.
Dugger library hours cover 12 36 to 5 00 on the first three days of the week with Thursday Friday and Saturday changes. The Book Worm in Indiana vacation reading club begins July 5 with free enrollment for Dugger and Cass Township children at the library. New adult titles include Etiquette the Blue Book of Social Usage The Scotswoman and So Many Steps to Death. Residents may visit anytime.
The Midland High School 1949 graduation class will hold its annual reunion at the west shelter house in Shakamak State Park on July 3. A basket dinner will be served. For information, call Mrs. Virginia Duncan in Linton.
James H. Wininger, 21, of Bicknell, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Frank C. Dean's Bloomfield justice court. He was fined $5 plus costs totaling $19 after a June 12 arrest by State Policeman George Campbell following a traffic accident on State Road 59.
Augusta color feature notes Jane Muskie, wife of Senator Edmund Muskie, hosts gatherings with one rule for guests. She insists conversations stay away from politics when Republicans attend to ensure civil, harmonious events.
In Riverton Wyoming Donald Layton reports a theft at his gun shop where a large four foot replica six gun display was stolen. Police seek leads on the unusual advertising prop.
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