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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
2
A federal statute bans transportation of prize fight films and a court fines Tex Rickard and associates seven thousand dollars. The verdict sparks debate on law, common sense, and enforcement, with judges noting the need for laws worthy of respect and citizens following them.
Statement filed by publisher Joe Turner and Lamb Bryan for The Linton Daily Citizen shows ownership and circulation details for April 1925. It lists publishers, editors, and business managers, states no bondholders owning 1 percent or more, and notes an average weekly circulation of 2,942 copies to paid subscribers.
Isaac Bunch declares candidacy for Mayor of Linton subject to Republican voters in the May 1 primary. Oscar Haseman announces he will be on the Linton ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5. Murphy, a third candidate, also announces potential candidacy for Linton in the Democratic primary.
Mease declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for City Clerk of Tinton pending May primary voters. Priest announces a May primary bid by a Democrat for Linton City Clerk, subject to Democratic voters. Francis Haseman and Charles H. Fuller appear as candidates or endorsements in the shared notices.
Fragmented notices name candidates Mary Plew Darnell Lesta Wright Gastinesu and hola Hallowell as nominees for city treasurer. Each states subjection to voters of Republican or Democratic parties at the May primary in unnamed cities.
Fo will be a candidate for Councilman at Large in the city of Linton, subject to the will of Democratic voters at the May primary. Luther Mulk eTsolt named. To also seeks Councilman at large under Democratic voters. A W Tobe Robertson confirmed. Powell seeks two candidates for Councilman at large, under Democratic will in May primary.
George Toupalts announces Toowith b i as a potential candidate for Counethnan in the Third ward, subject to Democratic voters at the May primary.
Grover A. VanMeter states Pe will seek the First Ward council seat pending Democratic voters in the May primary. The announcement signals party support and a contest in the upcoming election.
A Cincinnati Enquirer editorial argues citizens must respect and obey good laws to ensure social stability. It criticizes foolish or oppressive statutes as breeding disrespect for law and undermining justice and liberty within a democratic framework.
The proper column notes Lola Hollowell as a candidate for nomination for city treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Hollowell has served in the post during the present administration and seeks renomination and re election, citing faithful duty in the past.
Mrs Leslie Wright Gastineau announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for city treasurer. She is a bookkeeper for Silen A Wilkinson Lumber Co and is described as capable and well qualified to serve as a city official.
Mrs. Carl BE Harris spent yesterday in Terre Haute. Mrs. Albert Shake is visiting relatives in Sullivan for a few days with Mrs. Cletus Clark and daughter Mary Belle. Mr. and Mrs. John Hensley and family left for Vincennes to establish a new home. Mrs. O L Mains and son Bobby from Des Moines are visiting her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. T P Lam. Mrs. Mains is remembered here as Miss Maud Lam.
A farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. John Hensley and family at their home north of town as they departed for Vincennes to make their home. Music and games followed by refreshments for relatives and friends including Kendall Pershing Smith Denham Taylor Heacox Bredeweg and Swaby families.
Pre KMaster revival services continue at the First Christian church with large nightly crowds. Attendees enjoy good music and a splendid sermon. Tonight the subject is Sin Done in Ignorance. led by the pastor.
The Fivery Readyy Baptist Sunday school class will meet Friday at 6 30 PM at 89 Ix street NW. All members are invited to attend.
No house to house canvass will be conducted for Salvation Army fund drives. Solicitation will be limited to committees of townspeople already named, ensuring controlled fundraising activity.
Special street and alley intersection tax is due at the City Treasurer's office at city hall. All real estate in the city is taxable. The rate is $2.50 on the 3100 on the assessed value of lots only. Lola Hollowell, City Treasurer. 8-28-1m9.
The Alpha Bible class of the M. E. Sunday school under Mrs. F. K. Turpin and Mrs. William Tanner presented an entertaining program at the church Tuesday evening. Bert Brown's orchestra offered musical selections while the junior girls choir led by Mrs. Joseph Nixon performed. A playlet titled Mrs Bohley Entertains the Ladies Aid delighted the audience as William Sloan performed bagpipe solos in kilts. Refreshments followed.
The junior class of the senior high school motored to the home of Robert Berns four miles north of town for a weiner and marshmallow roast last evening. The students enjoyed the event and plan another outing before the school term ends.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. I. church will serve chili soup in the church basement from 4 to 7 PM Saturday. All are welcome and urged to attend even a short visit. Members hint at an important secret to be shared with those present.
On next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock a fine Easter program will be given at the First Christian church in this city. The cantata Life Ever lasting by Petrie will be presented by the Baptist choir of Switz City with Mrs Wayne Hamilton as accompanist. The public is cordially invited to hear this talented choir. A full program will be published in the Citizen Saturday.
The third quarterly conference of the United States church is set for tonight at 7:80 o'clock at the church. A delegate to the annual conference will be chosen. All official members are urged to attend as monthly reports will be presented and every member is invited.
Mrs Seph Jaman will host the Fortnightly Club tomorrow afternoon at her residence 689 A Street Northeast. The gathering aims to entertain members with an agreeable social event at the home setting.
The Crusaders of the pageant The City Beautiful will hold practice at seven o clock this evening at the Reformed church with participants expected to attend.
Mrs Matthew Bennie will entertain the members of the L A W club at her home Friday afternoon.
The Baptist church choir will practice promptly at seven o'clock this evening. The session aims to prepare for upcoming services and performances with a focus on harmony and repertoire.
Mrs W H Stewart is ill with influenza at her residence on A street northeast. She is confined to home care as authorities monitor the illness in the neighborhood.
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