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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
2
Mrs. Ida Hollingsworth, 81, died at Freeman-Greene County hospital at 12:15 am. Her death was reported in Linton after she was admitted from Switz City. She leaves behind relatives in the area.
In loving memory of Ernest Ray Landis who passed three years ago March 10 1960 The saddest time of all the silent thought a secret tear. Sadly missed by wife Fern children and grandchildren.
Switz City resident and Sullivan County native born December 20, 1881 to William and Mary Robbins Bennett. Survived by husband Logan, son Harold of Dugger, brother George Bennett, sisters Stella Hollingsworth Pearl Bowen Wilmina Keith, three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Daughter Doris Robbins preceded in death. Friends may call at Newkirks Funeral Home in Dugger. Funeral 2 p m Monday with Rev Leonard Nowell officiating. Burial in Linton Fairview Cemetery.
A Pan American four engine jet will fly 15,000 pounds of medicines to Cuba and return with about 100 Cuban-Americans seeking asylum. The Red Cross chartered DCGB will carry the supplies as part of a $53 million ransom promised Castro for 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners released at Christmas.
Expressions of gratitude from Elza Harp and family, Wright family, and others in Linton to Rev. Craig, Rev. Scott, Nebo Church and Choir, and neighbors for support during illness and after passing loved ones. Special thanks to Rev. Potter, pallbearers, and those sending flowers.
The piece argues Republicans must field a strong opposing candidate to challenge Governor Nelson Rockefeller for the 1964 nomination. It notes Goldwater’s indecision and questions where a viable conservative challenger could come from, suggesting governors Romney Rhodes and Scranton are insufficient.
The House seeks at large membership to enable its own redistricting. Senate seats stay allocated as is. Democrats accuse GOP gerrymandering and plan to amend in the House. Two legal suits in U S District Court challenge reapportionment with trials next month.
Neutral nations at the 17 nation disarmament conference plan to bring in scientists to push for a five on site annual inspection compromise. The eight neutrals Brazil Burma Ethiopia India Mexico Nigeria Sweden and the United Arab Republic will caucus to refine details for government approval amid a deadlock over inspections.
The FBI warns bank robberies are rising with varied methods and culprits. Agent Alexander notes 1 072 banking violations last year and cites diverse offenders from old ladies to chorus girls. He stresses teamwork and deterrence per J Edgar Hoover. Some robbers repay debts or hide loot in savings banks.
Israeli Airlines served notice to air crews demanding return to work by Sunday or resign. Management vowed to lease planes on long term contracts if flights remain unmanned after the deadline. Crew walkout began Wednesday over reassignments to non flight duties without prior labor consultations.
Girl Scouts of the U S A set their 51st birthday for March 12 1963 and designate March 10 16 as Girl Scout week Local Linton troops will begin with church in uniform March 10 A window display near the Daily Citizen highlights the celebrations Strong local leaders receive special salutes for long service including Mrs Bob Walters Mrs John Flickinger Mrs Warren Oaken and many others plus Troop Registrar Mrs Will Fitz and Mrs Paul Lester noted for 20 years of service.
The Band of Central School District Switz City directed by Earl J. Pettey consists of 37 instrumentalists five majorettes and a PomPom corps with 75 percent freshmen. They gave six halftime shows this basketball season featuring a piano playing Chopsticks and a locomotive puffing smoke. The group shifts to concert music and hosts the county Band Festival with seven other county bands joining at Central gym at 7 30 p m Friday March 15. The event may evoke Meredith Wilson style from Seventy Six Trombones as the 400 plus band performs.
Thursday admissions include Mrs. Geneva Pankey of Linton Mrs. Don Workman of Worthington Mrs. Madge Flory of Linton James Dobson of Bloomfield A son born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Burnett Springville weighing five pounds six and one half ounces named Robert Dale Dismissals include John Moore Owensburg Barbara Sue Goodman Jasonville Artie Mathena Destel Stinson Linton Mrs Frank Neill Linton and Mrs David Roudebush Worthington
Mr and Mrs Leo White of Fort Hood Texas announce the birth of a daughter Tracy Ann born at Fort Hood hospital on March 7. The baby weighed seven pounds three ounces. Mother is the former Forresta Coulter. Grandparents are Forrest Coulter and Bessie White of Linton. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leo Linder of Iowa City.
Live stock in Indianapolis shows hog slaughter around 8 100 head with supply above estimates by about 1 600. Barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower with various weight ranges cited. sows mostly steady. Cattle and calves: 300 counted, steers and heifers scarce. good steers around 22.00 with several lots 19.00-21.50. cows steady to 15. Canners and cutters 13.00-15.50. bulls scarce. vealers scarce.
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