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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1963
Page
2
Channel 4 in Bloomington lists a Saturday lineup with Dick Tracy Popeye Sea Hunt and racing specials followed by a late evening Major program blocks. Sunday schedule shows Mahalia Jackson and Defoe despite partial entries with offerings like Jack LaLanne University Theatre and Divorce Court.
Central Standard time listed for March 26 shows a lineup including Captain Kangaroo Calender Pete and Gladys Love of Life Search for Tomorrow and The Secret Storm. News updates with Walter Cronkite and 6 o'clock Report appear between entertainment blocks.
Local WFBM 6 Channel in Indianapolis lists a full day of programs from 6:00 AM to 1:15 AM including Frances Farmer, Huntley Brinkley News, Men of Destiny, Tonight Show, Spanish Telecourse, and game shows like Price Is Right and Concentration. Key anchors include NBC News Loretta Young and Dr Malone. The lineup features Weather, Sports, and final reports through late night.
NBC airs From Hell to Texas with Don Murray and Diane Varsi at 6:30 p.m. CST followed by Kennedy’s department review at 7:30 to 8 a.m. segment. CBS features diet programs at 9 a.m. and Lucy Shaw’s White House replica trip at 7:30 p.m. CST. Danny Thomas at 7:30 p.m. CBS, Ben Casey at 8 p.m., David Brinkley’s Journal at 9 p.m. CST with color coverage of Salem Rebels baseball at 9 p.m. CST.
A dense listing shows church groups, clubs, and auxiliaries meeting across Jasonville Linton Switz City Dugger Lyons Sandborn and Bloomfield. Notable gatherings include first Baptist Sarah Guild at 7:30 p.m. and Elks Ladies card party with a short business session.
The Lyons Free Methodist Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Hazel Hensley's home with 11 members. Topics included the Good Samaritan program, a lesson by Mrs. Norma King, reports on World Day of Prayer and Compassion Sunday, and notes on Oakdale Christian School in Kentucky. Guest speaker Na omi Lindsey from Egypt announced for March 31 service.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Lebanon Baptist Church at Midland voted contributions to three special interest missionaries and a student. Mrs. Eleanor Bridwell was elected president with a slate including Mrs. Mable Walraven as secretary treasurer and others handling publicity and program roles. The meeting opened with prayer and Easter themed decor.
The Golden Rule class of Lyons Christian Church met at Mrs. Kathryn Edwards home with co hostess Mrs. Iva Shorter. Prayer by president Mrs. Cheerful Fields opened and closed the gathering.
The Philathean Sunday school class at Worthington Christian church held its March meeting at the church. Mrs. Flora Girdner and Mrs. Tony Woody led with Mrs. Woody in charge. Psalm 67 and a hymn were part of the devotional, closing with prayer. Twelve members responded to roll call, including Lele Trent Dora DeFrees Jessie Bucher Winnie McClarren Edith Biddle Omia McCoy Agnes Cowan Zela Pickett Dorothy Griffith Bessie McHenry and the hostesses.
Mrs. Mary McCoy was guest of honor at a surprise party at Rest Haven Monday afternoon for her birthday. Ice cream cake and party favors were served to several guests including Mrs. Joseph Hixson Mrs. Nancy Holmes Mrs. Cora Sahm of Linton and Mrs. McCoy's daughter Mrs. Sager of Sullivan. Mrs. Ruth Allen and Miss Amy Burrell organized the event.
Community garden hints and plans fill the column with residents like Mrs. Lillian Martin and Mrs. Louise Peacock helping in Bloomfield. The piece notes Floridian winters, neighbors in Lyons and Englewood, and visits from Greene county friends. It also reports on Mrs. Glora Robertson recovering from a broken left shoulder and Methodist society events at Bloomington district conference.
Miss De Anna Mears and Herman Layton Griffith wed at Lebanon Baptist Church in Midland on March 9. The ceremony featured Rev. Cyrus Mears officiating, vocal music by Steve Page and piano by Mrs. Richard Page, with family pews marked by aqua satin ribbons. The bride wore a ivory nylon satin gown with a portrait neckline, carried a carnation bouquet, and was escorted by her father. The couple plans a short honeymoon and resides at 750 South Walker, Bloomington.
Wayne C. Gilbreath 66 of Elnora died at 12 30 p m at his daughter's home in Elnora Born June 22 1896 in Newberry son of Milton and Ella Thomas Gilbreath preceded in death by wife Tillie Daniels Gilbreath in 1949 Survived by children Gerald Martinsville Dexter Kokomo Mrs James Hasler New Palestine Ind Mrs Herman Bechtel Elnora and seven grandchildren Sisters survive Edith Martin Bloomfield Elsie Spinks Nashville Ind Anna Goad Woenshall Minn Funeral services 2 p m Sunday at Jenkins with Rev R P Hawkins officiating Burial in Scotland Cemetery
A hospital bulletin lists newborns and parents from Lyons Vincennes Linton Jasonville Terre Haute Worthington Switz City Newberry Gosport Sandborn Bloomfield and Indianapolis. Names include Mark Alan Melinda Darling Jeanne Dawn and other infant entries with weights and parental details.
The verse from John 10 10 proclaims abundance of life through Jesus. It argues the greatest miracle is divine transformation of even the worst sinner and granting power to live victoriously.
Members of the Mothers Circle of Worthington First Christian church held a covered dish supper and meeting at the church. Prayers, devotional period, and business session followed by social games with prizes awarded to Audrey Freeman and Nancy Padgett. Next meeting set for April 10 at 6 30 p.m. with Eloise Bustard hosting.
Mrs Margaret Priest hosted the Novelty club at her home where the year’s project was discussed and the next meeting planned with Mrs Jane Hollen. Refreshments included chicken salad potato chips pickles tea and coffee. Prizes were won by Mrs Ruth Fish and Mrs Pat Elgan. Attendees were Mrs Ruth Fish Mrs M argie Hinkle Mrs Barbara Miller Mrs Tris Bedwell Mrs Pat Elgan Mrs Dorothy Franklin Mrs Jane Hollen and Mrs Priest.
The Dow Jones set gains with the industrials up 1.30 percent to 679.13, rails at 152.08 rising 0.50, utilities at 135.72 advancing 0.05, and the broader market up to 241.03 across 65 stocks as trading opened.
A series of revival services will begin at First Baptist Church Worthington on Monday April 1 and run through Friday April 5. Rev Lowell Mitchell pastor will speak each evening at 7 30 p m DST with special vocal and instrumental numbers and congregational singing. The pastor and congregation invite the public to attend.
Rev W T Murphy presents a review of Dimensions for Prayer by Douglas D Steers at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in the Warren Tinsman recreation hall First Methodist church. Hostesses Mrs Murphy and Mrs Wall, and several members attend. district meeting announced.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lunn of Linton announce the birth of a son born Saturday March 23 at Freeman Greene county hospital. He weighed eight pounds seven ounces and is named Mark Alan. He is welcomed by a sister Diana. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ira Lunn of Linton and Mr and Mrs Osvil Glynn of Palmer Nebraska. paternal great grandmother Mrs Martha Lunn of Ladd Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Robert Royer of Brownsburg announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Jill born Saturday at Hendrix County Hospital Danville. She weighed eight pounds three ounces and has two sisters Vickie Elen and Debbie Lynn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Robey of Linton and Mr and Mrs Cecil Roger of Jasonville with great grandmother Mrs Arlie Duncan of Linton and great great grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Turpen of Linton. Robert E Costello CBS producer known for Armstrong Circle Theatre has also worked as a circus hostler and animal trainer.
A list of taxable properties including owner names, descriptions, and acreage in Greene County Indiana, with total taxes due. The notice states parcels will be sold at the Bloomfield Court House on April 8 1963 to satisfy taxes and charges unless paid beforehand. It cites the Auditor’s Office Bloomfield and the sale date of Second Monday in April 1963.
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