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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
2
Postmaster Lucille Wells announced upcoming changes to parcel rules. Beginning January 1, first class offices 150 miles or more apart may accept parcels up to 25 pounds, rising to 30 on July 1 1968 and 40 pounds by 1970 with 84 inch maximum size. Alaska and Hawaii stay at 70 pounds and 100 inches.
In Greene County Indiana a notice to non residents defendants in a land title action is published. The plaintiffs Patrick and Ethel O Hern seek title to a parcel in Keene County and require defendants to appear by September 5 1967. The suit names many Sherwood Ledgerwood and Rose heirs among others with affidavits of non residence and an order for publication.
Well known Greene County woman Nellie May Combs died at Regina Pacis home in Evansville at 6 p.m. Thursday. Born February 5 1876 in Jackson township she taught in local schools and was active in Republican politics. Survived by three sons a daughter six grandchildren seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday at Jenkins Funeral Home Bloomfield with burial at Walnut Grove cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday.
The Vocational Education Division of the State Department of Public Instruction announced that the Vocational Agriculture Department of Central and Eastern High Schools earned a First Class rating. Only 63 Indiana high schools hold this status citing strong instruction and active Future Farmers of America participation. Charles Hines and Gary Heshelman lead the program with solid facilities and adult education components.
Haro'd D. Cooksey Jr., born to Haro'd and Sharon Cooksey of Indianapolis formerly of Dugger Ite 1, died shortly after birth at St Francis hospital Beech Grove. Survived by parents two sisters grandparents great grandparents, graveside service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Parris Chanel cemetery, Rev Don Tichenor officiating. Newkirk Funeral Home of Dugger in charge.
Live stock quotes show hogs 25 to 50 cents lower across most classes in Indianapolis with mixed weights. Cattle and calves hold steady with good and choice steers at 25.50 and cows 17.50 to 19.50. Sheep mostly steady with lambs 24.00 to 24.50. Indiana advisory notes excellent outdoor conditions this afternoon but showers possible Saturday Sunday, soils moist north and south, drying rates moderate.
Two truck collisions killed four men and raised Indiana's June toll to at least 118 with one week remaining. Lee R. McCauley, 58, of Washington died when his truck was struck by a passing vehicle on U.S. 41 north of Haubstadt in Gibson County. John Marquess, 53, of Evansville, was only slightly hurt.
Weather forecast for Indiana calls for moderate warmth with a risk of showers daily through the weekend. Temperatures trend about three to five degrees below normal into next Wednesday with a cooler period on Sunday and Monday. Rain expected totals around three quarters to one inch, with Saturday skies partly cloudy to mostly cloudy and a 30 to 40 percent chance of precipitation.
Funeral services for Lloyd C Stalcup, 66, of Lyons, who died Wednesday, will be held at Lyons Christian church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev Scott Pricer will officiate and burial will follow in Prairie Chapel cemetery. Friends may call at Jenkins Funeral Home in Lyons.
The Linton Saddle Club will sponsor a horse show north of Humphreys Park on Saturday night. A number of events are scheduled with competition in several age groups. The club invites the public to attend.
Mrs. Audrey Hinds, Worthington Jefferson School first grade teacher, spoke to about 30 graduate students at Indiana State University about the Language Experience Program. She demonstrated the 66 67 classroom with 150 slides and four finished Language Experiences volumes used as basal reading materials.
Airman Jeffrey L City son of Mr and Mrs Damon F City Worthington selected for technical training at Goodfellow AFB Texas after completing basic at Lackland AFB Texas He is a 1965 graduate of Worthington Jeff High School and attended Indiana State University Also listed are PFC Alvin G Neidigh US5575 5312 Co C 39th Inf Ninth Div APO San Francisco California and Steven Joe Brinson 997-92-39 Naval Support Activity Box 76 San Francisco California 6695.
Bert Schulz of Detroit received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at Wayne State University Law School commencement on June 20. Mrs. Schulz is the former Kay Stoppenhagen of Linton.
The New York Knickerbockers announced they signed their second draft pick Phil Jackson of North Dakota to a 1967 68 contract.
Hospital report lists admissions and discharges including Mrs Freeman-Greene Mrs Murray McMullion and others in Indianapolis Solsberry Linton Bloomfield Jasonville and Bloomington City Hospital patient Mrs Lois Booker of Linton in room 328.
Cephas Dewayne Conrad files for divorce from Janice Faye Conrad in circuit court. Petition outlines separation and sought relief including support and property division. Court date and further proceedings to be determined by the judge.
Milton S. Rotman Greene County sanitarian writes in the Daly Citizen to warn readers about the house fly. The article explains how flies breed filth and spread diseases like dysentery diarrhea and typhoid. It details how flies feed on waste and food and carry bacteria on their bodies and in their stomachs.
Illinois State Auditor Michael J. Howlett warns check cashers to beware as counterfeit state checks circulate, urging vigilance against forgeries.
The Choralaids of Linton Stockton High School will hold a special meeting at the high school at 7 p.m. Monday. All members are urged to attend as the event is described as urgent.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Oliphant of Linton announce the birth of a son on June 19 at Freeman-Greene County Hospital. He weighed eight pounds nine ounces and is named Jeff Douglas. Grandparents include Ex Powell Pau Oliphant Rene Powell and Bernard Sappenfield Lyons with great-grandparents Norma Peden Charles Oliphant Bertie Sappenfield and Mont Daugherty.
Mr and Mrs Carl Elmer Apple announce the birth of a son born Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Glen Alan weighed seven pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Donna Strate of Edwardsport is the mother. Grandparents are Roy and (late) Apple of Sandborn and Leonard Strate of Edwardsport. Great grandparents Carl Apple of Sandborn and George Pitcher of Carlisle.
Virgil Ray McKee and Mrs. McKee announce the birth of a son at Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes. Tracey Ray weighs six pounds seven and one half ounces. Mother Jacqueline Menke Westphalia. Grandparents Edgar Menke Westphalia and Lawrence McKee Sandborn. Great grandmothers Hulda Menke Westphalia and Dot Nierste Sandborn.
Police rescued a about two week old infant from a Goodwill donation box in Kenosha Wisconsin. The baby appeared healthy and was taken to a hospital where officials named him Will Care.
In Tokyo, analysts say Asia unlikely to form a unity like other continents. Internal splits persist in China Korea and Vietnam, while the H bomb raised by Red China prompts shifting alliances. Nations from India Japan Thailand Korea Indonesia Vietnam Burma and Ceylon may lean toward the U S umbrella. Regional groups ASPAC ASA and a revived SEA coalition gain urgency as Asia reassesses security alignments.
The Linton Jaycees met Tuesday night to plan a August barbecue and a Fourth of July parade project. They approved selling zip code books downtown and by mail, with sales set for Saturday. members will work on the Fourth load and host a wiener roast at Terre Weaver’s home at 8 p.m. Families should bring their own food.
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