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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1957

Page

3

Johnson Loses Final State Tourney Match

Sherell Johnson Jr. of Linton fell to Don Essig of Indianapolis in the Indiana Junior Championship final at Purdue University South Course. Essig shot 74 in the morning while Johnson posted 79, ending Johnsons bid as the tournament opened last week and concluded Friday.

Johnson Sherell Johnson Jr Linton Indiana Indianapolis Sherell Don Essig Purdue University Esig Shorell Patts Essig South Course Bobby Hess David Dyer Sam Moore Washington

Mantle Keeps Yankee Hopes Alive with Six Hits in Split

Mickey Mantle starred for the Yankees with six hits in the Sunday doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, lifting New York to a 9-2 opener win and driving a ninth inning three-run homer in the nightcap that fell short as Chicago won 4-3. The sweep, part of a larger AL race, left the Yankees a half game ahead.

Bays Fined For Public Intoxication In Linton Court

Forrest C Bays of Indianapolis was fined 5 dollars and costs or 20 dollars this morning in the court of Linton Mayor P H O Hern for public intoxication. He was taken into custody by local police Sunday night.

Forrest C. Bays Indianapolis Linton P .H. O’hern

1957 Spring Pig Crop Near 1956 Levels

The Agriculture Department reports the 1957 spring pig crop at 53,170,000 head, slightly below 1956's 53,186,000. Sows farrowed this spring estimate 7,466,000 head, down 3 from 1956, while pigs per litter rose to 7.12, a spring high.

Washington—P Agriculture Department

Major League Standings and Sunday Results Card

Sunday results include Baltimore defeating Detroit 5 4 and Cleveland beating Washington 14 to 2. Chicago passes New York 9 to 2, Boston tops Kansas City 10 to 6, and St Louis loses to Brooklyn 3 4. New York edges Chicago 7 to 5, Cincinnati beats Pittsburgh 5 to 3, Milwaukee over Philadelphia 7 to 6. Standings show multiple first and second place designations for several clubs.

Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Washington New York Chicago Boston Kansas City St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia

Former Resident Killed by Erie Train at Decatur Crossing

James M. Cummings, 78, of Decatur, was struck by an Erie train at a Decatur crossing at 12 45 Sunday morning. He had lived in Linton and Morris Chapel areas after emigrating from Scotland in 1907 and worked as a coal miner. He is survived by a daughter, two granddaughters, four great grandchildren, a sister in California, and other relatives in Scotland. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Zwick Funeral Home with burial at Morris Chapel Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

James M. Cummings Decatur Erie Railroad Company Linton Morris Chapel Mr. Cummings United States Scotland Mary Logan Cummings Cummings Anatle Layman California Zwick

Livestock Prices Advanced at Indianapolis Market

Live stock in Indianapolis shows hogs steady to up 25 cents with 190 to 240 lb at 19.50 to 20.00 dollars, 240 to 275 lb 18.50 to 19.59, 275 to 300 lb 18.25 to 18.74, 160 to 180 lb 17.75 to 19.00, and 120 to 160 lb 15.50 to 17.00. Cattle count 2,300 with calves 300 and steers and heifers 25 to 50 cents higher. top steers 20.00 to 23.00, heifers 19.50 to 22.50, standard 17.00 to 20.90, good and choice cows 20.00 to 23.90, high choice 23.50, lambs 19.50 to 21.50.

SQUEEZE TABLE SHOWS Buying Power Loss Since 1939

A Chicago study by the Western Tax Council presents a table for a mythical taxpayer with a wife and two children. It shows 1939 earnings of 3000 would require 7193 in 1957 to break even, reflecting inflation and higher taxes. Frank F. Packard attributes the loss to rising federal budgets and corporate taxes.

Chicago Western Tax Council Frank FE. Packard Packard Congress

Meeting notices for Linton Stockton and area clubs

Linton Stockton high school band practice at 6 30 p m with new uniforms. Legion and several local groups meet at 7 30 p m. Kiwanis 6 50 p m at Glenburn. J O Y weiner roast at First Baptist at 6 30 p m rain location church. Band Parents 7 00 p m. Needlecraft 2 00 p m at Mrs Hastings home.

Linton-Stockton High School Greene County Disabled American Veterans American Legion Hall Linton Order Rainbow Masonic Hall Lyons Conservation Club Chickateth Council Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Elks Lodge First Baptist Church Jack Strong Kiwanis Club Glenburn Quapaw Council No. 80 Pocahontas Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Moose Home Union No. 1525 K. of P. Hall J.O.Y John Corbins Band Parents Club Needlecraft Club Stanley Hastings

Linton Police Court Fines Post Weekend Hearings

Two fines were imposed in Linton Police Court hearings led by Mayor P. H. O Hern. Mary Glenn Collins of Linton paid 1 dollar and costs or 16 dollars on a guilty assault and battery plea, with Ruth Tolson of Jasonville filing the affidavit. Mary K. Dennis of Linton paid 1 dollar and costs with costs suspended for speeding on A street northeast. Dale Culson of Noblesville had an assault and battery charge postponed, filed by Clyde Landis. Billy Sexton of Jasonville faced an assault and battery charge dismissed after Kenneth Nolan of Linton testified.

Linton P. H. O'Hern Mary Glenn Collins Ruth Tolson Jasonville Mary K. Dennis Dale Cullson Noblesville Clyde Landis Billy Sexton Kenneth Nolan

Pro Am Tournament At Linton Municipal Golf Course

Seventy six golfers competed in a Pro Am at Linton Municipal Golf Course with Phil Akre Bob Humphreys Otho O'Brien and Kenny Inman winning 104 points. Second place went to Bob Fitzpatrick David Dyer John Gayso and Frank Rode with 100 points. Third place tied at 89 points with two teams led by Sherell Johnson Jr and Sherell Johnson Sr. Akre posted 73 and Gayso 76 as top scores. The scores may count toward the upcoming Anderson Poindexter Greene County Football tournament opening Sunday.

Phil Akre Bob Humphreys Otho O'Brien Kenny Inman Bob Fitzpatrick David Dyer John Gayso Frank Rode Sherell Johnson Jr John Ax Lee Moore Bill Brown Tommy Wall Jr Abe MochiImann Bob Ferry Sherell Johnson Indiana Lafayette Bill Roll Sam Moore Anderson- Poindexter Greene County Bob Hess

Firemen Respond to Two Alarms in Linton Area

Fire crews were called to two separate incidents in West Linton and the Ellis and Company Mill on A street southwest. At 11:50 p.m. Saturday an auto fire damaged a vehicle at the Owen Fulford residence. At 6:00 p.m. Sunday an overheated electric motor at the mill caused minor damage, with no spread to the building.

Linton Owen Fulford West Linton Ellis and Company

Walraven Couple Named to Oakland City College Dean's List

Mr and Mrs Millard Walraven of Linton are recognized on Oakland City College dean's list for high scholastic achievement. To remain on the list they must carry a full load of sixteen quarter hours.

Millard Walraven Linton Oakland City College Oakland City

Koreans Report Red MIG Jets Over Demilitarized Zone

Seoul Korea Nineteen Communist MIG fighters were seen in four waves over the central DMZ area near Chorwon and Kumhwa about fifty miles northeast of Seoul. A ROK defense spokesman said it was unclear if the fighters crossed the truce line while noting the large formation and its timing on the eve of the Korean War anniversary.

Seoul Korea Republic of Korea Defense Ministry Kim Chong Kap ROK Chorwon Kumhwa Kim

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