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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

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Mine Run Medley of Thought and Ideas

An assembled piece blending like kind concepts into a medley of ideas. The collection explores varied themes without a single clear classification, presenting a mosaic of reflections.

Secretary of State Talks About Talks At Geneva Parley

Washington reports Secretary of State Christian A. Herter outlined Western rights in Berlin while urging the Soviets to back down. Geneva talks resume July 13 with no significant progress seen in six weeks and calls for a counterproposal from Khrushchev.

Geneva Washington UPI Christian A. Herter Berlin Russia Germany Herter West Berlin Eisenhower Nikita S. Khrushchev Britain France United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee Homer E. Capehart R-Ind Reds Senate Mike Mansfield Soviet Union Mansfield Khrushchev Europe

Miss Humphreys Named Mayor Nominee at Hoosier Girls State

Miss Carolyn Humphreys of Linton is a mayoral nominee at Hoosier Girls State held at Indiana University. Gov candidates listed include Linda Hirt of Indianapolis and Carol Parks of Crawfordsville in the same dispatch.

Carolyn Humphreys Linton Hoosier Girls State Indiana University UPI Linda Hirt Indianapolis Carol Parks Crawfordsville

Driver Violet Ringer Fined after Left-Lane Violation

Mrs. Violet L. Ringer of Duger route one was fined $5 and costs for driving to the left of the center line on state road 54 at a Tuesday hearing in W. E. Laughlin’s court in Linton. The charge, filed by State Policeman George W. Campbell, followed an 8 p.m. accident Monday a mile east of Duger.

Violet L. Ringer Dugger W. E. Laughlin Linton George W. Campbell

IESD Office Returns to Former Linton Location

The Linton Indiana Employment Security Division office will move from temporary quarters in the old Realsilk factory to its former site at 63 A Street Northeast this weekend. Manager Lewis Goble credited Industries of Linton, Inc. and George Greene for cooperation in making South Main Street space available. Regular hours begin Monday morning.

Linton Indiana Employment Security Division Lewis Goble Linton Iesd Realsilk Goble Industries of Linton, Inc George Greene South Main Street

Pearson couple welcome son William Henry Jr at local hospital

Mr and Mrs Bill Pearson of Sullivan announce the birth of an eight pound son named William Henry Jr born Monday June 22 at Freeman Greene county hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Roseberry of Linton.

Bill Pearson Sullivan Freeman-Greene County Hospital William Henry Jr Jack Roseberry Linton

Mass Killer Starkweather Seeks Reprieve Before Execution

Charles Starkweather, 20, faces possible execution after a two day killing spree that left 11 dead. His father seeks a new stay and writ of error in Lancaster County District Court as Nebraska Supreme Court fixes Thursday as the execution date. The parents vow to continue the fight despite the high court ruling.

Lincoln Neb UPI Charles Starkweather Nebraska State Penitentiary Guy Starkweather Lancaster County District Court Helen Starkweather Nebraska Supreme Court Nebraska Atty Cc. S. Beck U.S. Supreme Court

Standings in Queen Contest Announced

The Linton Fourth of July Queen contest standings list Donna Chapman at first with Dianna Lohr and Sally Johnson in second and third. Other entrants include Mary Chapman Sherry Martin Sherry Weaver Glenda Tryon Betty Cooksey and more.

Donna Chapman Dianna Lohr Sally Johnson Sharon Goodman Donna Perigo Mary Chapman Sherry Martin Sherry Weaver Glenda Tryon Betty Cooksey Cheerful Weaver Sandra Sue Wautelet Ruth Marie Trusty Sue Stocking Theresa Smith Georgeann Moore Rinda Kay Rhodes Leah Rae Franklin

Winners announced in 1959 Greene County 4-H judging contests

1959 Greene County 4-H judging results announced for Home Economics contests at Linton Stockton High School. Junior division Baking and Foods, Clothing, Electric, and Senior Division involve many 4-H members from Linton Bloomfield Worthington and nearby towns with many named winners and districts.

Greene County Linton-Stockton Carolyn Ann Calvert Worthington Sally Dyer Margaret Winters Linton Jackie Calvert Theresa Hasara Mary M. Harmon Marynet Haseman Bloomfield Nedra Gates Carolyn Calvert Leah Rae Franklin Kay Blackmore Marynel Haseman Ramona Sue Adams Martha Jane Hugunin Judge Bechtel Karen Hollars Janet Powers Marilyn Sipes Mary Vitosky Grace Ann Blackmore

Pioneer Days Parade Sets Bloomfield Weekend Celebrations

Bloomfield prepares for a four day Pioneer Days celebration with a kickoff dinner at Bloomfield High, Kids Day at the park, an old fiddlers contest, square dancing, beards judged, a costume ball, and a Sunday Pageant on Wheels parade featuring more than seventy five entries including floats bands oxen and antique cars.

Bloomfield Bloomfield High School White River Valley International Barbershoppers Organization Bloomfield Park Bloomfield Gymnasium Courthouse Square Franklin Street

Rioting Prisoners Queried in Missouri Riot

In Springfield Missouri UPI reports three riingleaders may be identified as five guards were held 16 hours at the Prison Medical Center. A bulldozer and tear gas ended the outbreak with 125 lawmen aiding a 12 minute assault.

Springfield UPI U.S. Prison Medical Center Russell O. Settle G. V. Richardson Richardson Settle

All Day Meeting Planned at Samaria Pentecostal Church

The Samaria Pentecostal church announced an all day meeting on Sunday June 28. Sunday school starts 9 30 am worship 11 00 am a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program at 1 00 pm with guest speakers gospel singing and special music. The public is invited.

Samaria Pentecostal

Salvation Army appoints new Linton post leader

Lieut. Marie Nelson, in charge at Linton for three years, is reassigned to Central Headquarters in Indianapolis effective July 1. Major Mabel Cox will lead the Linton post starting July 1. Nelson will serve at the Oaklandon camp during summer, after arriving in Linton in 1956 following training in Chicago.

Marie Nelson Linton Salvation Army Indianapolis Mabel Cox Rushville Nelson Oaklandon Salvation Army School For Officers Training Chicago Ill Linton Post Sunbeam Girls Girl Guards Linton Ministerial Association Lieut P. H O'Hern James D. Clayton

Township trustees warned to verify poor relief claims

Indiana officials warned township trustees to rigorously verify enrollees for poor relief, amid caution over possible steel strike. Chairman Newsom said trustees must justify emergency or regular budget requests and ensure affidavits show no other funds are available, with potential false affidavit prosecutions.

John G. Newsom

Rainbow for Girls to Hold Practice at Linton Temple

A special rehearsal is planned at the Linton Masonic Temple by the local Order of Rainbow for Girls at 6 30 this evening. The practice is for the escort to the Grand Assembly.

Linton Masonic Temple Order of Rainbow Gol Grand Assembly

Senate panel approves payroll publication plan

The Senate Rules Committee unanimously backed a resolution to publish the entire Senate payroll quarterly starting this fall. In Peru a Colombian airliner with 10 passengers and a four member crew is reported missing over northern mountains.

Washington UPI Senate Rules Committee Senate Lima Peru

Rubens Adoration of the Magi fetches world high auction price

London dealer Leonard Koetser acting for a secret client paid 770000 dollars for Peter Paul Rubens Adoration of the Magi. The canvas will stay in England and set a new public auction record, though higher private sales have occurred. Meanwhile in Bone Algeria French warplanes bombed and machine gunned rebels outside the port, trapping fighters and civilians on the Bone La Calle road as heavy fighting continued.

London UPI Peter Paul Rubens Leonard Koetser England Bone Algeria APT la Calle Twe

Lisher Rites Set for Dugger Man Merrill Lisher

Merrill M. Lisher 67 of Dugger died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday afternoon after a period of ill health. He was a lifelong Sullivan county resident born April 7, 1892, son of Lewis and Naomi Lisher. A former auto mechanic and Dugger Church of Christ member, he is survived by his widow Eva Abram Lisher, son Jerry Lisher of Terre Haute, one grandchild and several nieces. The body is at Newkirk Funeral Home in Dugger. Friends may call after 7:00 tonight. Funeral services at 10:00 Friday morning at the Dugger Church of Christ with Maurice Clymore officiating. burial in Dugger cemetery.

Lisher Sullivan County That County Lewis Naomi Lisher Dugger Church of Christ Eva Abram Lisher Jerry Lisher Terre Haute Newkirk Dugger Maurice Clymore

Legion to Hear Reports From Boys State Participants

Linton American Legion post will host a public meeting at 8:00 PM to hear reports on the Boys State program at Indiana University. Terry McCraney and three other Linton youths Jeffrey Kennedy Richard Luxton and Larry Bledsoe will speak. Ed Stoeckel will lead the program with J. R. Hahn, the local principal, in attendance.

Indiana University Linton Legion J. R. Hahn Hemmerling

Normal temperatures mark humid summery week in Indiana

Readings were near normal with highs mostly in the 80s across Indiana. The Weather Bureau predicted warm and humid days with daily showers, increasing humidity, and several thunderstorm periods through Friday. Evensville reported rain and Valley View Texas faced eight inches of rain flooding roads and bridges.

Indiana Weather Bureau Mercury Fort Wayne Indianapolis Evansville Lafayette Great Lakes New England California Arizona Hanksville Utah Idaho Dakotas East Texas Valley View Tex

Aged Jasonville Man Dies Today

Gus Reubelt of Jasonville aged 88 died at Freeman-Greene county hospital after a period of illness. He was born in Greencastle on September 23 1870 and lived in Jasonville 53 years working in coal mines. He and his wife Mary celebrated 65 years of marriage on November 13 1958. Survived by wife and five daughters, 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral from Jasonville Assembly of God church Friday at 1:00 pm. burial in Lebanon cemetery.

Gus Reubelt Jasonville Freeman - Greene County Mr. Reubelt Greencastle Calvin Mary Warner Reubelt Assembly of God Church Reubelt Mary Reubelt Esther Fougerousse Helen Haseman Jiasonville Lillian Myers Melrose Park Ill Nell Reubert Muncie Pauline O'Neill Elnora McClanahan

Bedford Seeks Yearlong Eastern Time Support

Bedford Indiana backed Eastern time in a Chamber of Commerce poll showing 184 of 259 members favor Eastern time 53 favor Central and 22 had no preference. Indianapolis urged Indiana towns to press ICC to move the time boundary westward from the Indiana Ohio line. The state splits with the west preferring slow time and the east fast time year round.

Bedford Ind UPI Indiana Bedford Chamber of Commerce Neil Coffin Indianapolis Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio

Linton Scouts Attend Camp Wapeham Near Bloomington

Six members of Linton Boy Scout troop 50 join a week of activities at Camp Wapeham near Bloomington with Scoutmaster Bill McKinney and fellow troops from Mooresville Odon Elnora Plainville Bloomington Martinsville Washington Jasonville. The group will stay through the week and attend Sunday church services before returning home.

Linton Gary Moody Mark Roussell Bicknell Mark Gary Linton Boy Scout Camp Wapeham Bloomington Bill McKinney Glenn Lee Cox Cromwell Craft Mike Hemmerling Robert W. Shelton Gerry Warner Mooresville Odon Elnora Plainville Martinsville Washington Jasonville

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