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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1962

Page

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Methodist Women Hold Annual Tea at First Methodist

Mrs Homer Donagher was guest speaker at the annual June tea by the Wesleyan Service Guild and Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church. The event in Warren Tristmann hall featured music by Mrs Roberta Borders and a devotional theme from Matthew 5. The Switz City Central High string ensemble performed as Mrs Clyde Kirkham introduced the missionary speaker who recalled her Brazil and Argentina service and showed articles from South America. A Brazil film concluded the program and guests from nearby churches attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs Kenneth Smith and Mrs James Wall.

Homer Donagher Wesleyan Service Guild Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Warren Tristmann Roberta Borders Mary Wright Switz City Donagher Brazil Argentina Bennett College Bloomfield Worthington Linton Kenneth Smith James Wall

Prosser Family Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Carolyn Prosser and her son Steven Michael have returned to their Pershing home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Horace Irish and their son Gary here.

Carolyn Prosser Steven Michael Pershing Horace Irish Gary

Rural families visit and visitations around Terre Haute and neighbors

Mrs. George Rogerson and daughter Susan and Mrs. Earl Rogerson and daughter Sharon spent Friday in Terre Haute. Dick Wolfe of Oaktown visited the Rays Plum mer and others hosted guests at various homes including Ed Walters and family. Indiana State commencement attended by Sabra Seward and Audrey Osborne. Several trips to Linton Jasonville Sullivan and Carlisle routes noted with visits to Walters Rogerson Plummer and Smith families.

George Rogerson Susan Earl Rogerson Sharon Terre Haute Dick Wolfe Oaktown Raymen Plummer Tine Huff Walker McHugh Ed Walters Sabra Seward Audrey Osborne Indiana State John Linton Zella Patton Cass Ed. Walters Bill Long Clay City Russell Cox Bucktown Garry Patton Bill Smith Sullivan Route Glen Cox Solsberry Larbra Seward George de Neve Audrey J Osborne Jasonville Arid Bill Wilde James Plummer Carlisle Elza Walters Mae Ringer

Club Will Meet Ellis 4 H Club Meets Tuesday Evening

The Ellis 4 H club will meet with Don Wilson at 7 30 o clock Tuesday night according to club officers.

Ellis 4-H Club Don Wilson

Heloise tips on moth prevention and home care

Reader hints cover moth crystals in socks to deter moths and mildew, shelfing them in rooms or behind furniture. warnings about poisoning for children. methods for removing shower curtain wrinkles with a warm steam iron. gifting ideas of cards and stationery for the sick. keeping cake covered with toothpicks and waxed paper. buttonhole hacks with gauze and buttons. advice on sewing and toy hankies for dress ties.

Heloise

Community group schedules near Linton Monday through Friday

A dense list of local club meetings and church gatherings shows numerous groups across Linton and surrounding areas. Ongoing events include True Opi Delta Theta Tau alumnae at 6:00 p.m., Carnegie Alumni at Sullivan City Park at 7:00 p.m., garden club at Idlewild cottage, and many additional society and service group meetings through Friday with venues such as churches, lodges, libraries, and parks. Several times specify 7:30 p.m. or noon starts and feature hosts like Mrs. Berniece Turpen and Mrs. Betty Hixson among others.

Delta Theta Tau Berniece Turpen Linton Dale Carnegie Alumni Association Sullivan Association Sullivan City Park Linton Civic Garden Club Idlewild Cottage Mothers Guild of First Baptist Church Betty Hixson Marie Sarris Guild of Sareen Linton Order Rainbow Masonic Hall Linton St. Peter’s Hall Linton-Stockton Band

Today s Bible Thought by Rev Elva Hardy

A devotional from Rev Elva Hardy of Burris Chapel EUB Church reflects on Romans 1 16 affirming the gospel as God s power unto salvation for believers Emphasizing the gospel s transforming power to make the dead live and to free souls from evil for all who know believe give and proclaim it.

Elva Hardy Burris Chapel Eub Church God

Mrs Fry Honored At Birthday Party

A surprise party at Rest Haven Tuesday honored Mrs Tony Fry on her birthday. Guests helping celebrate included Mrs Ethel Griffith Mary Turpin Mrs Catherine Gibson Mrs Dorothy Switzer and Mrs Rosa Wolfe. Ice cream cake and candy baskets were shared with guests. Mrs Ruth Allen supervised party arrangements.

Rest Haven Tony Fry

Merry Maidens 4-H club reports from Shakamak camp

The Merry Maidens 4-H club of Linton and Stockton township met at the High school on Thursday afternoon. Brenda Perigo presided while Joyce Fordice and Carol Sanders shared reports on the Shakamak camp. Junior Leaders Carolyn Fordice and Lana Duncan outlined the next meeting at Humphreys park for Friday at 12:30 PM and members were to bring their own wieners and buns.

Merry Maidens Linton Stockton Shakamak Brenda Perigo Joyce Fordice Carol Sanders Della Huber Carolyn Fordice Lana Duncan Humphreys Park

Couples Differ In Chair Choice

CHICAGO (PC) A fall furniture survey at the International Home Furnishings Market shows couples differ on chairs. Men seek comfort and function while women view chairs as decor punctuation. Trends include curved cushioned loungers, high and low backs, the demi lounge, armless tub shapes, shared hassocks, and mobile, swiveling, or rocking loungers.

Chicago

Hospital births and dismissals listed in local report

Admissions include Mrs. Cecil Frayser of Jasonville with daughter Sally Marie weighing six pounds and named Sally Marie. Mrs. Agnes Shepard of Linton. Mrs. Robert Kirby of Linton. Mrs. Frank Harrison of Coalmont. Mrs. Robert Collins with son Willard Allan. Mrs. Franklin Roach of Newberry with daughter Veronica Ann. Mrs. Billy McKinney Jr. of Linton. Mrs. Robert Ault of Lyons with daughter Bobbi Rebecca. Dismissals list several residents by town, including Jasonville, Newberry, Linton, Worthington, and Bloomfield, with multiple mothers and empty fields.

Cecil Frayser Jasonville Sally Marie Agnes Shepard Linton Robert Kirby Frank Harrison Coalmont Robert Collins Elnora Willard Allan Franklin Roach Newberry Veronica Ann Billy McKinney Jr Robert Ault Lyons Bobbi Rebecca John Rankin Sulivan Frank Hannum Worthington Tressie Maddox Howard Ellis David Thompson Craie Loren Wonder Harriett Campbell Sandborn Ernest Bush Shelburn Ben Sanders Tommy Chambers Walter Malone Donald Lehman Sharon Lee Billy Higginbotham Ben Wallace Raymond Lynn Dagger Arthur Miller Bloomfield Wade Resler Robert Collings Grant Bredeweg Charity Foddrill Joseph Hutchison Linda Halliburton Joseph Allen

Providence Baptist Society Meeting Highlights Love Theme

The Providence Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society held a covered dish dinner at Humphreys Park shelter house with 15 attending. Mrs. Excel Baughman led devotionals and scripture, while Mrs. Orval Beasley and others presented a lesson titled Greater Love and read an article about a missionary village. The group shared a love themed program, with a love gift dedication and a closing prayer.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Providence Baptist Church Humphreys Park Wilbur Markle Excel Baughman Orval Beasley Esta McDonald Baugh Markle Kenneth Boldrey Albert Shelp Junto Gibson Walter McHenry Jo McDonald Charles Bedwell Johnny Roger Kathy Markle Kathy Ann Boldrey David McHenry Carol Rose McDonald

Miss Brown Weds Jerry Hardisty in Pleasantville Ceremony

Miss Dearrela Jean Brown and Jerry Hardisty wed at Pleasantville Methodist Church in a 7:00 p.m. ceremony. Rev. William Earley officiated as guests viewed pink and white gladioli, a three‑tier cake, and a reception. The couple plans a California honeymoon. Hardisty serves in the U S Marine Corps.

Dearrela Jean Brown Jerry Hardisty Pleasantville Methodist Church Robert O’haver Pleasantville Russell Hardisty Linton William Earley Jessie Brust Larry Carruthers Robert Hardisty Kenny Hamilton, Jr Clyde McIintosh O’haver Ruth Mathena LeMoyne Sheaffer Pearl O’haver Mae Fainot California Hardisty U. S. Marine Corps Pleasantville High School Linton General Electric Linton Stockton High School Scott’s Red and White

Fulk Spainhower Families Hold Reunion at Carmel

Relatives from Indiana gathered at Ralph Fulk home in Carmel for a four generation reunion. A noon basket dinner was followed by visits and photos. Attendees included Fulk and Spainhower family members from Carmel Indianapolis Connersville Worthington and California, with hosts Ralph and family.

Spainhower Arthur Fulk Sharon California Marlon Fulk Debbie Roy Mark Mooresville Harley Buskirk Linda Kay Marilyn Carmel Vernon Fulk Jimmie Christine Catherine Ann Junior Phillips Jeff Indianapolis Garrett McQuary Betty Ann Connersville Roy Spainhower Leon Terhune Tammie Worthington Ralph Falk Ryan Kyle Joe Holly

Delt Sorority Initiation at Linton Public Library

The Zeta Beta chapter of Delta Theta Tau held an initiation ceremony and dinner at the Linton Public Library. Initiates included Patty Chapman Nancy East Annetta Fusco and Vickie Wright among others. A Dr Ben Casey skit followed the dinner with prizes awarded to Vickie Wright Helen Kennedy and Rose Marie Lynch.

Zeta Beta Delta Theta Tau Linton Mary Wright Linton Public Library Nona Sappenfield Sheila Jerrell Wanda Me Thusa Emily Wright Jeanette Bredeweg Jeanette Beverstock Julia Skeel Barbara Truitt Louise Peacock Marie Lynch Patty Chapman Nancy East Annetta Fusco Joyce Hennette Elaine Hutchison Colleen Tucker Sharon Kennedy Mary Jane Wellington Connie Wells Vickie Wright Moose Lodge Ben Casey Helen Kennedy Rose Marie Lynch

Jasonville Man Completes Air Force Technical Instructors Course

Sgt. Gorman of Jasonville has completed the U S Air Force course for technical instructors at Amarillo Base Texas. He earned instruction in lesson planning practice teaching and training aids and will be reassigned to a training squadron at Amarillo. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C L Moore and his wife is Kiyoko Kagami of Hokkaido Japan.

David L. Gorman Jasonville United States Air Force Amarillo Force Base Texas Sgt Gorman Amarillo C. L. Moore Kiyoko Kagami Hokkaido Japan

Mrs Shepard Injured In Fall At Home

Mrs Agnes Shepard of Linton fractured both her right wrist and left arm while hanging draperies at her home Friday afternoon. She is hospitalized at Freaman Greene county hospital and will go Tuesday to her daughter Mrs Paul Evans's home at 7114 Dean Road Indianapolis 20 for further care.

Agnes Shepard Linton Freaman- Greene County Hospital Paul Evans Dean Road Indianapolis

Lyons Christian Church Class Meets at Church

The Golden Rule Sunday school class at Lyons Christian church met Wednesday with Mrs. Thelma Weber as hostess. Devotional by Mrs. Cheerful Fields, readings by Mrs. Edith Davidson and Mrs. Blanche Shelton, and humorous Bible-related quizzers by Mrs. Diva Field. Refreshments served by Mrs. Weber. Next meeting set for July 18 with hostess Inez Keller and assistants.

Golden Rule The Lyons Christian Church Thelma Weber Cheerful Fields Billy Graham Weber Inez Keller Pearl Mynes Mldred Patterson Frances Richardson Blanche Shelton Edith Davidson Elva Field Faye Holder Elizabeth Edwards Lucille Wilson Sadie Workman

Boys State participants win local offices in Indiana

Darrell Creager from Linton was elected Faulkner county councilman and John Lawson from Linton was appointed to a county office. Loudon Tucker from Midland won Jackson county treasurer on the Federalist ticket, with Larry Arnold of Jasonville named to the honor guard. Boys State is sponsored by the American Legion.

Darrell Creager Boys State Linton Faulkner County Indiana John Lawson Loudon Tucker Midland Jackson County Larry Arnold Jasonville The American Legion

Obituary for Wilson Stahl of Worthington

Funeral services for Wilson Stahl 79, Worthington, were held at Worthington Christian Church with Rev. D L Smange. Burial in Worthington cemetery. He died Friday at Freeman Greene County Hospital after five days illness. Survived by stepson Guy Greenwood, grandson Harold Greenwood, brother Elvis Stahl, sisters Eva Yancey Ann Krueger Juanita Bond, and other relatives. Myers Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Wilson Stahl Worthington Owen County Henry Elizabeth Falk Stahl Ann Krueger Bloomfield Juanita Bond Jasonville George Albert Stahl Myers Funeral Home

Berns Last Rites Held at Dugger

Funeral services for Mrs Edith Berns 70? died Wednesday in Fort Worth Texas were held today at Evans Funeral home in Dugger with Rev H J officiating. Burial followed in Fairview cemetery Lin ton. She widow of Charles Berns former drug store operator. Born March 4 1891 Worthington she lived largely in Dugger before moving to Texas seven years ago. She belonged to Worthington Methodist church. Survived by daughter Mrs James Griffith Fort Worth two grandsons David Griffith and James Griffith Fort Worth and two sisters Mrs Roy E Price Indianapolis and Mrs Jacob Corwin Worthing.

Edith Berns Fort Worth Tex Evans Funeral Home Dugger H. J Fairview Linton Texas Worthington Berns James Griffith Frandsons David Burke Griffith James Charles Griffith

Water Famine Hits Town of New Haven

About 6 000 residents faced a water shortage after a breakdown halved one of New Haven Ind pumps. Council president Pi M Hathaway warned of drastic use restrictions and urged boiling drinking water until the pump could be repaired, an effort expected to take up to two days for parts.

New Haven Ind M. M. Hathaway Hathaway

Thomas Funeral Rites Are Held

Ralph Emerson Thomas age 62 of Newberry died unexpectedly at his home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield with Rev E L Bates officiating and burial in Walnut Hill cemetery Odon. He lived in the Newberry community his entire life, worked as a farmer and with Greene County highway department. He was born in Greene County on August 29 1899 to Marion and Mary Pate Thomas. He is survived by his widow Elsie Thomas one daughter Mrs Max Stone of Newberry a sister Mrs Gladys Benham of Lyons five half sisters Mrs Dora Myers Solsbery Mrs Margaret Puckett Newberry Mrs Hilda McCormick of Washington and Mrs Ruth Arthur of Bloomington two half brothers Amos Thomas West Palm Beach Fla and Francis Thomas Washington four step sisters Mrs Mary Shaffer Freelandville Mrs Iva Kirchoff Bicknell Mrs Hazel Carmichael Michigan and Mrs Pearl Hensley Dugger and two half brothers John Anderson Sandborn and Harley Anderson Bloomington

Ralph Emerson Thomas Newberry Jenkins and Sons Bloomfield Rev E. L. Bates Walnut Hill Odon Thomas Ruth Arthur Bloomington Amos Thomas West Palm Beach Fla Francis Thomas State of Washington Mary Shaffer Freelandville Iva Kirchoff Bicknell Hazel Carmichael Michigan Pearl Hensley Dugger John Anderson Sandborn Harley Anderson

Former White Rose Resident Buried in Indianapolis

Elizabeth McNabb aged 73 of Indianapolis formerly of the White Rose community died last Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral held Saturday at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel with burial in an Indianapolis cemetery. Survived by husband Charles, son Charles J. McNabb, granddaughter Melanie, sister Lola Hammond, and brother Fred Pence. The McNabb family left White Rose several years ago.

Elizabeth McNabb Indiianapolis White Rose Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Indianapolis Fred Pence McNabb

Russian Scientists Visit Purdue Control Lab

V. A. Trapeznikov A. M. Letov and B. N. Naumov visit Purdue University Control and Information Systems Laboratory for discussions with U.S. counterparts on industrial automation. Hosts Prof. J. E. Gibson and Prof. Rufus Oldenburger note the research is unclassified.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University Control and Information Systems Laboratory V.A. Trapeznikov Russia A. M. Letov B. N. Naumov National Committee For Soviet Union J. E. Gibson Purdue Rufus Oldenburger School of Mechanical Engineering Gibson Purdue Laboratory

Easy 10 Smock Coverlet Pattern Tops Decorator Trend

Pattern 7135 by Alice Brooks offers a beginner friendly smocked coverlet with transfers for single to king sizes. Includes dust ruffle directions and color ideas with a 35 cent price, mailed for 10 cents extra first class. Send name address zone and pattern number to Linton Daily Citizen Needlecraft Dept.

Alice Brooks Linton Daily Citizen Needlecraft Dept. P.O Chelsea Station New York N.Y

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Mister Breger Helose Kathleen B Helen Virginia Armstrong M.W G. H. Harris King ‘Fea Gyndicate, Inc Needlecraft Grey Hixson Greene County Woman's Republican Club Lavon Yoho Relief Society of LDS Church Church Kiwanis Club Harald’s Drive-in Quapaw Council Pocathontas Red Men’s Hall Junior Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Loyal Order of Moose No. 1434 Moose Home Union No. 1525 Winifred Wallace Ellis Tri Kappa Lyons-Switz Royal Eagles Lodge Elks Lodge Unity Lodge C.F Salvation Army Home League Lyons Lodge A.M Eagles Lodge Hall Saron Christian Church First Methodist First Baptist Linton Pistol Club Lee-Sherrard Park Quapaw Tribe No. 143 Improved Order of Red Men Red Men Women of Moose Chapter 19 Mrs. Fry Club News Providence Baptist Society Miss Brown Fulk Delt Sorority Mrs. Shepard NEW
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