Fireworks, Fights Mark July Fourth Baseball Card
Major league games sparked fireworks and a brawl as Norm Cash homered three times for Detroit in a doubleheader split with Cleveland. Jimmy Piersall sparked a near riot with Jim Bunning, Vic Powers avoided a Merkle boner on a late 380-foot game winner, and other quick scores push teams toward or away from pennant races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Cash
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Rudy York
Jimmy Piersall
Jim Bunning
Tiyers
Vic Powers
Merkle
Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago White Sx
Washington Senators
Baltimore Orioles
Los Angeles Angels
Cash
Tigers
Piersall
Bunning
Johnny Temple
Bob Hale
Powers
Goat
Chuck Ess
Gian
Power
al Kaline
Carom
Essegian
Mike de la Haza
Fred Merkle
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Athletics
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinalss
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Braves
Wayne Hamilton Memorial All-Star Game Sets Talent for Linton League
The Linton Boys League named Western and Eastern division all stars for Saturday's Wayne Hamilton Memorial All-Star Game. Western selections include Linton Iron and Metal, Western Auto, Ellis, and Citizens Bank players with coaches Bill Griffiths Bob Holloway Bob Good Abe Moehlmann managing. Eastern picks feature Sarris Peoples American Legion and GE club players with coaches Wayne Martin Wib Bryan Ralph Starr and manager Orin Harter. The game follows tonight's schedule and Tuesday's slate of matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hamilton
Bill Griffiths
Bob Holloway
Bob Good
Abe Moehlmann
Wayne Martin
Wib Bryan
Ralph Starr
Orin Harter
Linton
David Gaither
Randy Hasler
Tim Thompson
GE Club
Terry Truitt
Ricky Richards
Greg Harter
Linton 4-H Girls Schedule Food and Clothing Workshops
Linton 4-H girls will attend a series of food and clothing workshops led by adult leaders. Sessions run at Linton High School and Junior/Senior High home economics rooms with Clothing and Foods classes plus Shar-a-lyke, Merry Maidens, and Jolly Jills meetings. Mercury remains the only metal liquid at ordinary temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton 4-H
Merry Maidens
Jolly Jills
Witty Channel 4 TV Bloomington Schedule
Channel 4 TV Bloomington daily listings for Monday June 26 and Tuesday June 27 show a packed daytime to late evening lineup including Lunchtime Theater, Ding Dong School, Crossfire, Popeye Show, Dick Tracy, Big Time Wrestling, Navy Log, Pro Football, and Crusader among others. Several time slots and program spellings appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding Dong School
Milady
Ind. University
Navy
Crusader
Frank Edwards
TV Guide Listing for Terre Haute Station Schedule
An archival TV guide fragment lists shows and times for WTHI Channel 10 Terre Haute Indiana. Entries include Doug Edwards news and various program blocks such as The Tonight Show and late news segments with multiple classic titles like Andy Griffith Show Father Knows Best and The Edge of Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Edwards
Pete & Gladys
Buddy Danny Thoma
Andy Griffith
Hennesey Brenner
Dobie Gillis
Tom Ewell Shaw
Red Skelton
Garry Moore
Joe Signon
CBS News
Sue
Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Roundup
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 43 wins and 25 losses. Other top teams include Los Angeles and San Francisco with 41 29 and 38 29 records respectively. Sundays results include Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia and Cincinnati defeating Los Angeles. American League leaders Detroit and New York split results with Cleveland and Boston also posting wins.
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Cincinnati
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Kansas City
Washington
Minnesota
Pro Am Tourney Draws Tied Winners at Linton Course
Golfers at Linton Municipal used a Pro Am to post qualifying scores for Greene County Four Ball. Two 96 point foursomes shared first place: Williams Poe Martin Bush and Gambill Franklin Prudhomme Wright. Forty players competed. Four Ball play begins in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Municipal
Greene County
Bill Williams
Orville Poe
Eugene Martin
Herman Bush
Alan Gambill
A. M. Franklin
Jim Prudhomme
Jerry Wright
Larry Tubby
Kenney Smith
Don Dennis
Harold Jones
Williams
Lloyd Rellison
Gambill
Wib Bryan
Kenny Inman
Kenny Ballard
Lester LaDuke
Tubby
Linton Babe Ruth Team Triumphs
In Baltimore Pimlico hosts the Preakness with favorites dominating the triple crown races. The field has seen 47 of 85 past runnings win by favored contenders in this 150000 dollar event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Babe Ruth
Baltimore
Pimlico
Three Prisoners Escape From Indiana Reformatory
Three inmates from the Indiana Reformatory fled a work detail at the Indiana School for the Blind in Indianapolis Sunday night. Identified were Gerald L. Austin 26 serving burglary from Johnson County Herbert L. Abraham 23 serving burglary from St Joseph County and Robert Holding 25 serving grand larceny from Marion County. They were part of a Pendleton transfer to work on a summer renovation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Reformatory
Indiana School For the Blind
Gerald L. Austin
Johnson County
Herbert L. Abraham
St Joseph County
Robert Holding
Marion County
Pendleton Institution
Man Hoarding Gun Fatality Near New Castle Farm
Robert Poindexter aged 59 died of a heart attack on his farm southeast of New Castle Indiana while he held a rifle on four boys he deemed gas thieves. At 4 30 a m his wife called Sheriff Warren H Davis as Poindexter collapsed. The youths fled after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Robert Poindexter
Here
Poindexter
Henry County
Warren H. Davis
Walls pleads not guilty in Greene circuit court
William H. Walls entered a not guilty plea to a driving while intoxicated charge in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on Saturday. No trial date was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walls
Greene
Bloomfield
Livestock Prices Mixed At Indianapolis Sale
Indianap olis stock cattle and hogs see varied demand with hogs 190 to 270 pounds 18.00 to 18.25 per cwt and heavier classes around 16.75 to 17.50. Cattle and calves strong with low choice steers 23.50 and vealers 27.50. sheep steady with spring lambs 17.50 to 18.50.
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Indianapolis
Will Confer Degree by Quapaw Council No 80
Quapaw Council No 80 will confer the degree on new members since the first of the year at Red Men’s hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A degree team from Worthington is scheduled to conduct the initiatory work and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quapaw Council No. 80
Red Men’s Hall
Worthington
Mrs Ray Magruder Undergoes Major Surgery in Indianapolis
Mrs Ray Magruder of Linton underwent major surgery at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday. She is reported as a patient in room B 428.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Magruder
Linton
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Hoosier Guard Divisions Sets Five-Group Summer Camp
About 10 000 citizen soldiers of the 38th Infantry Division Indiana National Guard begin two week training blocks at four camps in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Kansas during June July and August. Training aims to speed up readiness amid cold war tensions. Army academy at Ft. Benjamin Harrison runs June 10–24. artillery at Camp McCoy July 8–23. armor at Camp Greyling July 22–Aug 6. rocket howitzer at Ft. Riley July 22–Aug 6. final camp at Camp Greyling July 29–Aug 13 with 7 000 troops in field strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th Infantry Division
Indiana National Guard
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kansas
38Th Division
Wendell C. Phillipps
Phillippi
Indiana Military Academy
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Camp McCoy
138Th Armor
Camp Grayling
Ft. Riley
139Th Artillery
Indians Manager Sees Possible Minor League Merger
Indianapolis manager Kurt Freudenthal reports Ellis Cot Deal says the remnants of the American Association and International League may merge to survive. He notes major league colleges might join with pro baseball to ensure talent development. Attendance drops blamed on spring weather and waning public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Freudenthal
Indianapolis
Ellis Cot
Deal
American Association
Idianapolis
Greene circuit court reviews multiple divorce cases
In Bloomfield, the Greene circuit court considered several civil actions including Norma Walters vs Herman Walters with a restraining order and support petition set for July 3, Ruby Jean Thompson vs Larry Gene Thompson lapsed for lack of prosecution, Donald Stalcup awarded divorce and custody, Paul Spriggs vs Patricia Spriggs with custody and support petitions, and Velma Goodman vs Billy Goodman with $25 weekly support and $125 attorney fees. trial date set for Sept. 11 and July 28 for other hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Circuit Court
Bloomfield
Norma Walters
Herman Walters
Ruby Jean Thompson
Larry Gene Thompson
Donald Stalcup
Norma Sue Stalcup
Paul Spriggs
Patricia Spriggs
Velma Goodman
Billy Goodman
Three Auto Accidents Reported in County
Three vehicle crashes occurred off Highway 54 as one auto skidded on gravel into the Hardisty car, then struck a light pole and careened away. Miss Voliva and her sister Barbara Joan, 14, suffered minor lip and facial cuts, while Mrs. Phoebe Allen, 75, of Bloomfield Route Four, complained of upper back pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 54
Miss Voliva
Barbara Joan
Phoebe Allen
Bloomfield Route Four
Damages Sought in Two Greene Court Suits
Dimple Stewart sues Cletus Carie and I and S Motor Express Inc for 52500 in personal injuries and, as administratrix of Ray Stewart, seeks 150000 in wrongful death. The actions stem from an accident on November 11, 1959, and were moved to Greene circuit court at Bloomfield on change of venue from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bloomfield
Washington
Dimple Stewart
Cletus Carie
I and S Motor Express, Inc
Ray Stewart
Six Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in Greene County
Six couples have applied for marriage licenses in the clerk of the Greene circuit court office at Bloomfield. The applicants are Timothy Leighty and Judy Moss of Jasonville. William Meek of Worthington and Marilyn Sue Childers of Bloomfield. Jackie Winters of Switz City and Mary Van Horn of Linton. Jerry Fred Russell of Linton and Marilyn Foster of Bloomfield. William Lynch and Hallie Hardesty of Linton. James Ellett of Lyons route one and Norma Resler of Bloomfield route two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene Circuit Court
Bloomfield
Timothy Leighty
Judy Moss
Jasonville
William Meek
Worthington
Marilyn Sue Childers
Jackie Winters
Switz City
Mary van Horn
Linton
Jerry Fred Russell
Marilyn Foster
Bloomfeld
William Lynch
Hallie Hardesty
James Ellett
Lyons
Norma Resler
Picnic reunion honors Cunningham family from Oregon
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Alumbaugh and Mrs. Ann Toney hosted a picnic at the Alumbaugh home in Greenwood for Mrs. Toney’s sister Mrs. Cecil Cunningham and her children Cecily and Colin from Eugene Oregon. Other guests included Rev. and Mrs. Royden Rea of Young America and families from Russiaville and Greenwood. The Cunninghams and children have returned to Eugene after a ten day visit with local residents. Rev. Mrs. Madge Chapman and Mrs. Cleo Spensler ended a two week Florida vacation visiting Edith Hanger in Sebring and friends before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Alumbaugh
Ann Toney
Doug Toney
Alumbaugh
Greewood
Russiaville
Clyde Winchester
Greenwood
Cunningham
Eugene
Madge Chapman
Cleo Spensler
Florida
Edith Hanger
Sebring
Vanderbilt Scion's Death Traced to Own Action
San Francisco authorities investigate the suicide of George Vanderbilt a 47 year old scion of a wealthy family who jumped from the 10th floor of Marx Hopkins Hotel after a three month marriage He left no note and his wife Mrs Louise Paine reported hearing him say I ve been calling you before the fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George Vanderbilt
America
Marx Hopkins
Nob Hill
Vanderbilt
Veteran 4 H Leaders Attend DePauw Junior Conference
Greene county 4 H junior leaders returned home after attending an annual Junior Leader conference at DePauw University Greencastle. The event was sponsored by Purdue University and the Indiana Kiwanis organization. Attendees were Jerry Newsom Connie Gregory Robert Scott and Marynel Haseman. Arthur Haseman county 4 H leader noted 31 years of 4 H work and 12 years in junior leadership among the four. They will report on the conference at the next county junior leaders meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Two Men Given Suspended Terms in Child Neglect Case
Greene circuit court at Bloomfield jailed two defendants but suspended their six month Penal Farm terms. Eugene Brinson of Linton must pay 33 dollars weekly for five children plus 5 dollars to cover arrears. Ira Harold Goad of Jasonville must pay 7.5 dollars weekly for one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Bloomfield
Eugene Brinson
Linton
Ira Harold Goad
Jasonville
Norma Walters Sues Herman Walters for Divorce in Bloomfield Circuit Court
Norma Walters files for divorce from Herman Walters in Bloomfield circuit court. The action seeks legal dissolution of marriage and related relief.
Zeta Beta Delta Theta Tau Plans Library Meeting and Dinner
The Zeta Beta Delta Theta Tau chapter meets at the Linton Public Library at 6 00 PM Tuesday for an initiation ceremony and pledge service. A dinner follows at the Roosevelt Hotel. Call 621 M if unable to attend.
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Zeta Beta Chapter
Delta Theta Tau
Linton Public Library
Roosevelt Hotel
Dinosaur Park Alberta Houses World’s Largest Dino Remains
The largest collection of dinosaur remains in the world is located at Dinosaur Park in Alberta Canada.
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Dinosaur Park
Alberta
Canada
Hospital births and dismissals list in Indiana region
Admissions on Friday through Sunday include Paula An born to Mrs. Paul Lawson in Jasonville and a son for Mrs. Thomas Chesnut in Bloomfield. Dismissals feature several patients in Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Crane, Spencer, and Dugger with multiple families named.
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Harland Terrell Jasonville
Immanuel Hinds
Worthington
James Watts
Bloomfield
Paul Lawson
Jasonville
Paula An
Robert Strawn
Paul York
Teressa Spencer
Dugger
Earl Toney
Blanche Tubby
Linton
Jesse Abram
Ronald Corwin
Florence Beal
Anice
Ronald Robertson
Switz City
Thomas Chesnut
Terry Pearson
Jimmy Coulter
Earl Parnell
Crane
Bill Burress
Clifford Jones
Dana Thomas
Defendants Appear In County J P Courts
Several defendants appeared in Greene county justice of the peace courts with fines and costs issued. Benny J. Lewis 27 of Linton route two was fined 5 dollars and 22.75 for speeding 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. William R. Powell 24 of Linton rural route was fined 1 dollar and 18.75 for failing to yield. Norman Schmott from Evansville was fined 1 dollar and 18.75 for disregarding a stop sign. Duane C. Johnson of Linton route three was fined 2 dollars and 19.75 for no valid operator's license. Fredrick Ferrell Roberts 2 of Bloomfield pleaded not guilty to an improper left turn and a trial date will be set. Andrew W. Bloomer of Lyons was fined 5 dollars and 19.75 for reckless driving. Mrs. Frances Violet Ramsey 37 of Terre Haute route one was charged with reckless driving and to appear July 1 in Stockton township J P court. Randall A. Wollerman 17 of Westphalia was fined 5 dollars and 18.75 for reckless driving. Mrs. Iva Ella Jewell of Linton was fined 25 dollars and 42.75 for driving while intoxicated, license suspended for one year. David Lee Swan of Linton was fined 10 dollars and a cost for public intoxication and sent to Greene county jail for non-payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace Courts
Greene County
Benny J. Lewis
Linton
William R. Powell
Norman Schmott
Evansville
Duane C. Johnson
Fredrick Ferrell Roberts
Bloomfield
Andrew W. Bloomer
Lyons
Frances Violet Ramsey
Terre Haute
Stockton Township
J. P
Randall A. Wollerman
Westphalia
Greene County Sheriff’s Department
Iva Ella Jewell
David Lee Swan Linton
Bigger beds drive sales surge in New York market
The Latex Foam uber Council reports a over two year period a rise of more than 50 percent in king size bed sales as consumers seek greater comfort and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ubber Council
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Fred Down
Tattered Press
Elks
Larris Record Shop
Peoples Trust
Western Auto
Linton Iron
Legion
Citizens Bank
Linton Boys League
Witty Channel 4
Bloomington
Jim Bowie
F. Edwardes
WTHI
CBI News
Oo Kangaro
Fulding Light
Wfbm - TV
Central Daylight
Jack LaLanne
Highway Patrol
NBC Wnew
Loretta Young
Young Dr. Malone
Daddy
Hollywood
Frances Farmer
Huntley, Brinkley
WEFEM
Wells Fargo
Whispering Smith
Barbara Stan
Wfeebm
Jack Paar
Three Stooges
Jan Murray
Youngs
Dr. Malone
Francis Farmer
Hunt-Brinkley
Laramie
Alfred Hitchcock
Linton Miners
Midland
Midland Diamond
Midlanders
AB R. Lynch
Russell
C Inman
Rf Sherrard
Fish
P Laramore
Sellars
J. Lynch
Cf Edwards
Corbin
Franklin
Bobbitt
P Lohr
W. T. Murphy
American Athletic Association
Man Ho'ding Gun
Marekets
Vanderbilt Scion
Circuit Court
Jenkins & Sons
Sam Collison
Walter Burcham
Janet Burcham
Inez Corns
John Sutphin
Sam Cullison
Ton
Bruce Beatty
Howard Smith
Susan Hall
Samuel Carter
Bryan Carlton
Jack Alderson
Palestine
J.P
Welch & Cornett
Potter
Eagles Lodge
Christain Church
Craig Fitzpatrick
Memoriam
Judy Shone
Mommy
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