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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
3
Prayer meeting at Glenburn Mission at 7 00 p m Quapaw Tribe No 143 Improve d Order of Red Men meets at hall at 7 30 p m Women of the Moose Chapter 19 meets at home at 8 00 p m.
A called meeting of Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M is scheduled at the hall at 1:00 p.m. for the funeral observance.
Tricounty Chapter DeMolay meets at the hall at 7 30 p m. Jr Chamber of Commerce gathers at Teen Town Hall at 7 30 p m. DeMolay Mothers Circle convenes at the hall at 7 30 p m. Linton Community Conservation Club assembles at the clubhouse in Lee Sherrard park at 7 30 p m. Chickateth Council Pocahontas meets at Red Men s hall at 7 30
No. 560 F and A Masons hold an annual breakfast at 6:00 am followed by work in the Master Mason degree.
Wednesday gatherings note Eagles Lodge at home 7 p m Elks Lodge at Unity Lodge No 637 10.0 F Rotary Club lunch at Zieglers Drive In 12 15 p m.
Thursday notices list Carpenter's Local No. 487 meeting at the K of P hall at 7 30 p m the American Legion gathering at the home at 7 30 p m and the Eagles Auxiliary meeting at the hall at 7 30 p m Linton Lodge No 560 F and AM active in community schedule.
Poem memorializing Bertha and Charley Taylor who died 12 and 13 years ago. Family notes they are missed, with lines about angels, sunset, and waiting at the gateway. Poignant tribute from their children.
Miss Judi Scherer bride elect of Norman Workman was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Tom McGriffin and Mrs. Frank Miller. Guests signed a bridal book and received pink rosebud corsages as pastel refreshments were served to a group including Barbara Briggs Barbara Drackett Ann Williams and Mary Jane Scherer. Regrets came from several guests, and the honored guest received numerous gifts.
Loyal Daughters Class of the Dugger Christian church organized plans at Miss Oneta Pirtle's home for an annual picnic to be held July 21 at Shakamak State Park. The gathering included a brief business session and devotional, followed by games and a dessert service for a list of attendees.
The Jolly Jokers club and families spent an all day outing at Shakamak State Park on Sunday. The event also marked birthday anniversaries for Mrs. Aden Benham and Russel Callahan with a cake inscribed Happy Birthday Russell and Ruth. Attendees hailed from Lyons Sandborn and Jacksonville.
Miss Chalma Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Cooper will wed Max Harrah at 8 00 tonight in Linton First Christian church Rev James Catron pastor will perform the ceremony
Mary Ann the 125 pound chimpanzee escaped from her cage at William Land Park Zoo in Sacramento. After a brief rampage she was subdued with seven shotgun blasts by police and officials as crowds watched.
Mrs Seph Inman thanks friends for cards and gifts received during hospitalization. Her gratitude is expressed for the support and kindness shown during her confinement.
The Circuit Court of Greene County Indiana appoints Stanley Klink as executor of the Last Will and Testament of Raymond H. Heitman deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. Notice dated June 13 1950. Beasley and Beasley attorneys. 6 16-23-30
Chief Fay Dalrymple ousted by village council after alleged romance with Mrs. Clemens Ley, wife of Mayor Clemens Ley. He plans to appeal discharge to Common Pleas Court calling the council’s evidence a frame-up.
Livestock report from Indianapolis on June 30 shows hogs active with light to medium weights up 50, heavier weights up 25 to 50, 305 lb hogs at 21.00, 120-160 lb at 17.00-19.00. Cattle few calves, cows steady 18.00-21.00, vealers 27.50-28.50, sheep scarce with natives 25.50-27.50 and slaughter hogs down 10.00. overall steady demand with limited supply.
Rear Adm. John Higgins leads four destroyers and the cruiser HESGI OMe to Pusan on Korea's southern coast to save the port from an amphibious North Korean assault. The ships are sent to bolster coastal defense during the international crisis.
A list of claims to be considered at the Greene County Commissioners meeting on July 3 1960 at 10:00 A M includes amounts from various individuals and local organizations such as Worthington Greene County Fair Association multiple hospital and funeral home payments and charges to utilities and services totaling a substantial sum. Names include Alma Shepherd Mary Ann Trusty Elizabeth Fougerousse and Lester Jenkins & Sons among others with payments to Indiana Gas and Water Co Public Service Co of Ind and Indiana Bell Telephone Co. The Bloomfield News and other local firms appear in the claim slate.
The Bloomfield News lists a ledger of payments and accounts including Indiana Carbon Co. 22538, Concrete Silo Co. 44.5 percent, Moore-Langen Printing 183.33, Indiana Bell 1.95, Phillips Petroleum 1430.82, Cities Service Oil 12.56, White River Motor Sales 20.95, and numerous individuals with cents and dollars owed. Auditor A W McLaughlin notes entries with dates 6/30 and 7/7.
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