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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
Indiana Republicans held a filing deadline for 20 candidates vying for 13 November ballots with four contests to be decided at Friday’s Hoosier GOP convention. Robert E. Hughes joined as treasurer candidate minutes before the noon cutoff, facing Clyde Black and John Peters amid floodwater-delayed delegates.
Kern G. Beasley named executor of the James T. Moore estate by the Greene County Circuit Court on June 21 1960. Creditors must file claims within six months from the first publication or they will be barred. Dated Bloomfield Indiana June 21 1960. Norma L Linton clerk Aircult Court Greene County Indiana Beasley Beasley Attorneys for Executor 6/23-30 7/7
Notice states George E Jackson was appointed Administrator of the William Henry Ruling estate on June 7 1960. Creditors must file their claims by the date of the first publication, with Norma I Linton as Clerk of Greene County Indiana and George B Jackson as Attorney.
Notice to all interested in the Amanda Puckett Crist estate in Greene County Indiana that George E. Jackson as administrator has filed a final account and petition for distribution. The Circuit Court will examine the account on July 13 1960 and interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should be approved or to prove heirship and claims. The notice lists George H. Jackson as personal representative and attorney George K. B. Jackson with dates 6/16-24.
Mary Oleksa 82 dies in East Chicago as grandson Robert Pastrick is nominated for Indiana secretary of state at the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis. William J. Simpson 32 is electrocuted in Roachdale while working under his new home. Four-year-old Elane Williamson is struck and killed by a car driven by Catherine M. Lintz in Indianapolis near her home.
The Daily Citizen prints station program information but disclaims accuracy and notes listings may change with little notice. Readers are advised to check current schedules.
American Legion urges World War I II Korean War veterans widows and orphans to apply for Veterans Administration pensions ahead of a July 1 switch to the new law. Income limits and eligibility depend on dependents and prior status with several groups gaining or losing benefits. Service officers offer guidance.
Broadcasting listing for WITV Channel 4 in Bloomington Indiana shows daily programs on Thursday June 23 including Ind University Milady's Theater Popeye Little Rascals Roy Rogers Life of Riley You Asked For It Mike Wallace and a movie plus late night stock car races. Friday June 24 features Milady's Matinee Ind University Little Rascals Cisco Cisco Honeymooners Gray Ghost Medic 1 Led 3 Lives and National Football Curtain Time.
William Pirtle band director reminded Linton-Stockton High School musicians of 9:00 AM rehearsals next Monday and Thursday to prepare for the Linton Fourth of July parade. He urged all musicians to report. The text notes multiple sclerosis as a chronic neurological disease, typically affecting ages 20 to 40 with unclear causes.
WFBM TV Channel 6 in Indianapolis lists Today at 7:00 PM and Weather at 7:25 PM on Friday June 24.
TV critic praises The Prison Professor on Armstrong Circle Theater for portraying Herb Holland a Nassau County NY teacher sent to prison. He reforms inmates by founding a school and is later kept as civilian teacher. Ending hints Holland’s continued work despite confinement.
A Minneapolis area electronics firm now produces a government postal station for supervision by customers in supermarkets and retail shops. The device handles stamps stamp books two stamp sizes stamped envelopes post cards and stationery. It weighs mail keeps a running account of purchases and makes change.
In Chicago a doctor notes that a blurry TV picture can signal failing vision. Dr James Molenaar of the Illinois Optometric Association says while TV isn t a precise diagnostic tool it serves as a good early warning sign for eye problems.
The Service Department at Post 22 in Linton promises to assist veterans and their families. Signed by Service Officers Frank Courtney Roy R. Ogden and Clarence H. Miller, this note urges those seeking relief to visit for help.
Lawrence H. Robbins 22 of Dixville Maine fled Cheshire County Farm in Westmoreland and climbed a tree before deciding to surrender. Keene Municipal Court sentenced him to 30 more days to consider his actions.
India reports fountain pen production reaching 15 million units in 1959. Most parts including gold plated points manufactured locally. Exports to West and Southeast Asia earned about 50 thousand dollars in foreign exchange.
Carolyn Tinsley a Gonzales High School senior wins the Texas championship by dictating at 100 words a minute for five minutes and transcribing the notes perfectly in 18 minutes 58 seconds.
London reports that telephone signals control valves and motors at unmanned oil pumping stations 500 miles away. The system can open and close valves, start and stop motors, and send fault warnings back to the controller for action.
Montpelier officials spar over payroll and supervision as Mayor Elbert Colburn criticizes workers calling them like children while City Manager Ralph Irving defends pay levels from $1.75 to a proposed $5 hourly executive.
Thursday activities include Salvation Army home league at 1:00 p.m. and multiple 7:30 p.m. gatherings at Lyons Masonic hall Eagles Auxiliary American Legion choir practice and church choirs. Friday lists Red Men at 7:00 p.m. Mooses Women and Royal Arch advance degree in Linton at 7:30 p.m. Community clubs host meetings with various speakers and locations.
Colin Murphy, 34, a heating engineer, saved five girls from a fifth floor blaze at Hendersons store in Liverpool before the ledge gave way. He fell as he clung by his fingertips. Eight women among 11 dead. police expect more bodies coastal in the ruins. Damage estimated at 5.6 million.
Hospital report lists new arrival Beth Michele weighing six pounds ten ounces born to Mrs Charles Roudebush of Lafayette. Also noted are discharged patients across Indiana towns including Mrs Minnie Gregory Sandborn and Miss Gladys Zink Hymera among others.
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