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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
2
Sandy Koufax extended a no-hitter performance by going 12 innings, leading the Dodgers to a 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Phillies. He allowed 11 hits with 12 strikeouts and no walks, aided by Ron Fairly's 12th-inning RBI single.
Major League standings show Chicago leading the American League with 20 wins. New York and Kansas City trail, while Baltimore and Cleveland split gaps. National League leaders San Francisco and St. Louis hold early division leads with several tight races shaping up. Wednesday results include New York beating Minnesota and Boston defeating Los Angeles in two games. Friday night slate features multiple interleague matchups across both leagues.
At 9 40 a m today a fire broke out at Art Pixley s home 1009 E St N E destroying part of his truck due to a battery short according to Linton Fire Department. The blaze caused about 20 damage with no injuries reported.
Kittye Mae Baxley 82 long time Linton resident died at 8 30 p m Wednesday at Rest Haven Home Born April 22 1881 she was daughter of Walter and Mattie A Beem Baker Widow of Samuel J Baxley who died February 13 1959 Surviving include daughters Madge Blackburn and Mildred Taylor a daughter in law Geneva Baxley brothers Lane Baker and Leo Baker sister Mrs James Conklin three step grandchildren two grandchildren and four great grandchildren One son three brothers and a sister preceded her in death Funeral services held at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p m Rev W T Murphy officiating Burial in Fairview cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon
Harold Hackler 47 longtime Linton-Stockton School Corp maintenance man and bus driver died at 4 50 am in Freeman-Greene County hospital after a short illness He was born Feb 8 1916 in Daviess County and lived in Linton since 1948 He is survived by his widow Dora Imrie Hackler one daughter LaDonna Hackler a brother and four sisters Funeral services set for 2 pm Sunday at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home with burial in Samaria Cemetery near Dugger.
NEW ALBANY Ind The first Floyd County straw berries sold this year brought 50 cents more per crate of 16 quarts than last year selling for six dollars versus five fifty per crate. Rain delayed picking as Nolan Smith manager of the association noted yields will be only about twenty percent of last year due to frost and freeze two weeks ago.
Linton Junior High boys win the Linton Invitationals over four teams, earning two season trophies. The half mile relay era of Turchi, Myers, Hubble, Gardner leads a winning relay, with Cockerham of Petersburg setting records in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard run. Linton totals 65 2/3 points to 51 1/3 for Petersburg.
In Baltimore the 87th Preakness entries close with Darby Dan Farm’s Chateauguay favored to repeat Derby form. Candy Spots Never Bend Sky Wonder On My Honor Lemon Twist and Country Squire complete the seven, with jockeys Braulio Baeza and Willie Shoemaker aboard key runners.
In Indianapolis regionals, Pendleton’s Mike Hanna looks set to break the 13 feet 4 inch regional record held by Joe Carroll of New Albany in 1956. The event flags a high chance of one or more all time marks as weather may affect outcomes in Fort Wayne and other sites.
Central Daylight Time listing appears for WTTV Channel 4 in Bloomington Indiana with schedule reference and local listing details.
The afternoon and evening lineup lists The Doctors at 2:30 followed by Special for Women at 3:00 and The Match Game at 4:00. Frances Farmer airs at 4:30, Huntley Brin kle Report at 6:46, then News Weather at 7:00 and Men of Destiny at 7:25.
Television critics note the Cooper space mission monopolized Wednesday audience and shaped coverage. Networks planned continuous telecast during launch and descent with periodic updates and potential unforeseen developments. The in-flight live stills from Cooper offered limited clarity due to clouds and gear. In entertainment news Dorothy Provine joins George Burns for a new nightclub act while Cara Williams may headline a CBS series based on The Easy Aces.
Local groups list evening gatherings across Jasonville Linton and surrounding areas. W S W S and W S C S meet at First Methodist and Jasonville Methodist churches. choirs and clubs convene at churches, halls, and parks throughout the afternoon and evening. Community groups include the Salvation Army Home League Eagles Auxiliary American Legion and more.
The article notes astronaut Gordon Cooper's planned 34 hour journey with NBC and other networks promising continuous telecast of the climax. It lists a TV schedule with Elsa Maxwell discussing her book and various CBS ABC programs including Perry Mason My Three Sons and McHale's Navy.
The Citizen office advertises complete commercial printing services and guarantees quality work for all printing needs.
The Freeman family thanks those who aided during dad Henry Harrison Freeman's illness and death. Special gratitude to Julia Havron and Barbara Beatty for driving to Ft. Myers Florida and to Rev. Lester Havron Rev. O. B. Harden for words. Also thanks to singers Marlene Goodwin Marjorie Lehman Carol Harden pianist Inez Corns and Jenkins and Sons Funeral Home.
League bowling results list teams Griffin Eng Super Motors Coosk's Food Center Weaver's Groc Linton Glass Criss Ins Blue Flame and Kendall's Prod with individual scores from 350 to 575 and records showing wins and losses for each squad. Key players include J. Griffin F. Place L. Sollars B. Gentry D. Faught and C. Camden among others. Teams posted records of 1 win 2 losses or 2 wins 1 loss.
The reflection urges readers to align priorities with Christ by placing treasures in what pleases him. It emphasizes discernment of values over material gain and invites faithful living grounded in biblical insight.
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