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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1958

Page

2

Anderson Poindexter Four-Ball Golf Tourney Opens Close Matches

The 1958 Anderson Poindexter Four-Ball at Linton Municipal opens with tight results. Williams-Roll beat Ballard-Gillan 3 and 2, Miller-Rollison over Pirtle 2 and 1, Raney-Humphreys over Cook-Roush 7 and 5, Bryce-Inman defeat Duvivier 2 and 1. First Flight winners include Ferry-Briggs 1 up after 20 holes, Fitzpatrick-Hazelrigg 1 up, Moehlmann-Greene 1 up, Truitt-Laughlin 1 up.

Anderson Linton Municipal Bill Williams Bill Roll Kenny Ballard Bob Gillan Ross Miller Lloyd Rollison Bull Pirtle Apa Norval Raney Bob Humphreys Denton Cook Earl Roush Wib ‘Bryce Kenny Inman Bill”Tubby Fern Duvivier Bob Ferry Vic Briggs A.M. Franklin Dick Baker Bob Fitzpatrick Charles Hazelrigg Herb Foos Jake Malicoat Abe Moehlmann- George Tom Wall Vance Sappenfield Albert Truitt Kerthy Laughlin Dick O'Brien Don Denis Williams-Roll Miller-Roll Miller-Rollison Raney Humphreys Bryan-Inman Ferry- Briggs Fitzpatrick- Hazelriggs Moehlmann - Greene Truitt-Laughlin

In loving memory of Henry Wallingford

Henry Wallingford departed June 30 1944. He is sadly missed by his son Ralph and family.

Henry Wallingford Ralph

Card of Thanks for Charles Sparks

The Sparks family thanks friends for kindness during the passing of Charles Sparks. They thank Rev Elva Hardy, Rev Calvin Rumley, and all who sent flowers and cards. The family will always remember the support of those close to them.

Iva D. Harbin Roy Bridwell Claude Wilson Harry Campbell Minnie Phillips Ida Phillips Don McClintick Stell Hobbs Richard Page Arthur Bovenschen Cecil Hoffeditz Elmo Phillips Charles Sparks Elva Hardy Calvin Rumley Nellie Sparks

Crane Team Triumphs In Babe Ruth Tilt

The Crane team of Greene County Babe Ruth league defeated Switz City 17 to 16 in a 10 inning game at Crane diamond. On Tuesday Switz City visits Worthington while Crane travels to Lyons.

Crane Babe Ruth Greene County Switz City Crane Diamond Worthington Lyons

Hoosier All Stars Win Second Tilt

Indiana high school basketball All Stars defeated Kentucky 69-58 in Louisville to sweep the two game series. Coach Angus Nicoson praised the team for defense and balanced play, noting several players besides Terry ODischinger equally deserved recognition. Haslam stood out as a key contributor despite being the smallest on the squad.

Indianapolis UPI Angus Nicoson Indiana Kentucky Louisville Nicoson Blue Grass Prep Terry Odischinger Terre Haute Garfield Dick Haslam Crawfordville Hoosiers

Case against Ronald Haviland moved to Sullivan court

The State vs Ronald Haviland of Hymera was transferred from Greene circuit court to Sullivan circuit court in Bloomfield. He faces charges related to the theft of vodka from a Jasonville package liquor store. The Sullivan County Tribune notes he is reportedly on probation.

Sullivan Ronald Haviland Hymera Greene Bloomfield Haviland Jasonville Sullivan County

To Work On Float By Miss Janet Jackson

Miss Janet Jackson of the Linton Rainbow Chapter announces a float work session at Mrs. Dorothy Correll’s home. Girls should meet Tuesday July 1 at 1 30 p m and bring the flowers they made for the float.

Janet Jackson Linton Dorothy Correll Miss Jackson

Women Attend Methodist Indiana Conference in Bloomington

Mrs. David Small and Mrs Della Adamson of Sandborn attended the Indiana Conference at Bloomington recently. Dr. and Mrs. George Rompf and son Bobby, Mrs Ives Poindexter, Mr. and Mrs John Adamson, Mrs. Harry Shorter and Miss Gladys Terhune attended the Sunday session.

David Small Della Adamson Sandborn Bloomington George Rompf Bobby Ives Poindexter John Adamson Harry Shorter Gladys Terhune

Obituary for Mrs Elihu Huff of Sullivan Route Two

Mrs. Elihu Huff aged 55 of Sullivan Route Two died at 8 20 Saturday evening at Freeman Greene County Hospital. Her body was taken to Alexander Funeral Home in Sullivan for funeral arrangements.

Elihu Huff Sullivan Route Two Freeman-Greene County Hospital Alexander Funeral Home Sullivan

In Memoriam William Webber and Charles Alderson

In loving memory of William Bill Webber who died June 29 1952. Sadly missed by children Jean Burch Artis White Helen Scroggins Qualls Webber and families. Thoughts of you come drifting back in dreams to stay. Charles Alderson 1953. Resting in twilight with wife Alice.

William Bill” Webber Pop Jean Burch Artis White Helen Scroggins Qualls Webber Charles Alderson Alice

Local sports notes highlight Herb McCann’s hole in one

Herb McCann of Plainville earns Wheaties recognition for a hole in one at Linton Municipal Golf Course. The piece also covers a Taylor University Junior Basketball Camp with instructors John Longfellow Don Reichert and Maron Crawley, and profiles of G Donald Walden and a Japan dome stadium plan.

Wheaties Herb McCann Plainville Linton Herb Wheaties Sports Federation General Mills Taylor University New Bureau Taylor University Munacie Central John Longfellow Don Reichert Ft. Wayne Southside Indiana Maron Crawley Lafayette Don J. Odile

Williams and Aaron Heat Up In Big Baseball Weekend

Aaron led Milwaukee to a 10-6 win over Los Angeles with four hits including a grand slam and five RBIs while Williams boosted to a .300 average with a three run homer and single as Boston beat Detroit 10-7. Braves widened lead over St. Louis and Red Sox moved past Detroit into third in the AL. Other NL and AL results noted.

Hank Aaron Ted Williams Aaron Williams Milwaukee Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers

SST Scores Standings and Curfew in Chicago Game

Milwaukee leads LA 10 to 6 while San Francisco 2 and Cincinnati 0. Pittsburgh 4, Chicago 3. Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 3 in the 1st. Philadelphia 5 St Louis 4 in 1st, St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3 in 2nd after 13 innings suspended by curfew at 8 innings in the second game.

Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis St. Louiis

Baseball scores from American League games

Recap of AL games with multiple outcomes. Boston beat Detroit 10 to 7. Washington defeated Chicago 12 to 9. Chicago beat Washington 12 to 11 in an additional note. Kansas City won 12 to 6 against New York. Baltimore won 11 to 6 over Cleveland in the first game and Cleveland took the second 5 to 2.

Orioles Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Boston Detroit Washington Chicago Kansas City New York Baltimore Cleveland WGL Pet GB Bist

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local Units

Admissions list multiple families and births across Linton Bloomfield Lyons Jasonville Switz City Worthington Indianapolis with weights from eight pounds nine ounces to seven pounds eleven ounces and unnamed daughters. Dismissals include Mrs Paul Young and several with babies as well as other residents leaving institutions.

John Mason Linton Jonnie Edwin Thomas Carpenter Donald Boling Scotland Barl Reed Lyons David Lippeatt Dugger Marions Ellett Bloomfield Dennis King Donald Lee Strauser Indianapolis Donald Ray Thomas Price Worthington Raymond Sears Gerald Johnson Switz City Wayne Arthur Guy Dickerson Jasonville Vertis Weathers Elnora Paul Eugene Raymond Rader Brownsburg Peggy Jean Woodward Jacob Ridings Ralph Mitchell Paul Young Robert L. Clark Bloomfield Rebecca Fry Thomas A. Thompson Daisy Richards Frank Hastings Baby Harlan Smith Debra’ Sharr Dennis King Jesse Wilkes Michigan Larry Ball Annie Tyler Marion Ellett

Personal travel and family visits reported across multiple towns

Citizens note numerous residents and relatives traveling or visiting relatives in Wilmington Delaware Travis Michigan Florida Indiana Illinois and California. The piece also thanks a church group for donating scrapbooks to Switz City Methodist hospital staff and patients.

Morag Herndon Indianapolis Myra McLaughlan Shawn Jimmy Brian Park Forest Ill James Gibson Richard Parrish Worthington Harley Berlein Hymera Switz City

Greene court files fraud charge against Shirley Goodman

A charge of issuing a fraudulent check is on file in Greene circuit court at Bloomfield against Shirley Goodman. The defendant is accused of passing a $42 check written on Farmers State Bank of Sullivan at a Linton store.

Greene Bloomfield Shirley Goodman Linton Farmers State Bank of Sullivan

Pleas antville Church Forms Fund Campaign for New Building

Pleas antville Methodist Church begins a fundraising drive after a ground breaking for a new 36 by 66 foot building to replace the fire-destroyed previous structure. Wright Brothers Construction of Bloomfield won the $29 700 contract. Completion expected by November 15. The plan calls for a 140 seat sanctuary plus 50 overflow, full basement, Bedford limestone exterior, laminated arch interior, and hardwood floors. The building fund totals about $18 000 in cash and pledges.

Pleasantville Methodist Church Raymond Shelton Wright Brothers Construction Company Bloomfield Laurel Enochs Phillip Benefiel Arthur Hale Sr Charles M. Thomas Clinton

Ellis Team Loses 2 to Play Friday in Western Indiana League

The Linton Ellis and Company baseball team will play a Western Indiana league contest at High School Park at 4 09 p m Friday after losses last weekend. They fell 3 2 to Bloomfield Merchants and 7 5 to Sullivan, with Sullivan claiming the first half league title. Mike Blackmore held Bloomfield to two hits with 14 strikeouts but walked too many. Jim Lindsey of Bloomfield hit an inside the park homer with a runner aboard. Linton out-hit Bloomfield 6 2. Walt Yoho won for Linton. Sullivan’s Bill Shipman got the win at Sullivan as Lee Aldridge pitched six and a third. Jim Prudhomme of Linton and Tony Walters of Sullivan led with a single double and triple each. Ellis out-hit 11-9 in that contest.

Linton Ellis and Company High School Park Ellis Bloomfield Merchants Sullivan Mike Blackmore Bloomfield Jim Lindsey Linton Merchants Walt Yoho Lee Aldridge Brent McClellan Jim Prudhomme Tony Walters Bill Shipman R H Dunkerly Rive L. McClellan

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