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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
2
The notice lists subscription and advertising rates for the Office Citizen, plus local society editor contact. It notes post office classification, carrier and mail options, and pricing. It also mentions comments on current events including the Hindenburg line and opinions on voter intelligence and women in politics.
Isaac Bunch of Linton declares candidacy for Mayor subject to Republican primary voters will on May 5. Oscar Haseman likewise announces for Mayor subject to Democratic primary voters on May 5. Enoch Murphy announces candidacy and Searl V. Bull states intent to run in Linton under Republican primary on May 5.
IT announces candidacy for nomination for Clerk of Taunton city, pending Republican voters at May primary. Herbert Priest, clerk of Linton, seeks Democratic primary support at May election. May 5 Francis Maseman runs for nomination for 1 Charles I Fuller.
The treasurer of Linton, subject to Republican voters at the May primary, is Mary Plew Darnell. Democratic candidates announced include Lesta Wright Gastineau and Lola Followell.
Announcement lists multiple candidates for councilman at large subject to party voters in the May 5 primary. Names include Luther Jukkerson H W Tobe Robertson J A Powell J B Shields Oscar Fitzpatrick Harl M Corbin William Cunningham Final Mitchell and party affiliations Democratic or Republican as stated.
CGeorge Ingills announces candidacy for Councilman in the Third ward subject to Democratic voters at the May primary. W. BL McCurdy notes this action as part of the party process with May 6 referenced.
A garbled notice lists Grover A. VanMeter and Adan Osborn among announced candidates for First Ward councilman. It also mentions Dobum Inefemian and William J. Wilson as potential contenders from Republican and Democratic voters in the upcoming May primary. The text shows fragmented names and dates.
The piece notes jay walkers face perpetual April Fools or Friday the 13th dangers as every year is treated as leap year. It urges pedestrians and drivers to cross cautiously, comparing some Linton crossings to the difficult ones in Chicago’s Loop district.
delegates of the Woodmen of the World and the Women's Circle attending the state camp sessions in Linton are praised as representative of the state membership. The town extols these guests as a fine, snappy group of Hoosier people both physically and intellectually.
Linton high school athletes posted strong marks at Oliphant field yesterday. Sheffler vaulted 10 ft 3 in, Ray Beasley 9 ft 9 in, Tucker tied Carlisle’s Johnson in the 100 yard dash at 10.25 seconds, Rupert cut five seconds off the half mile to 2 20, freshman Dustin McDonald shows promise for a strong mile, Edison O’Brien sidelined with a leg injury but aiming for sprints and the 440 tomorrow.
Mrs Charles Robinson hosted a Clarion club meeting described as one of the year’s most enjoyable. The room wore spring flowers, dues were paid, reports given, and plans laid for an upcoming family party at the Stewarts home. Prizes went to Mrs Hollowell and Mrs Stafford. refreshments served to fourteen members and one guest, Mrs Tincher. Easter lilies were favors.
Mrs C J Laffoon visits Mrs Jane Kinnman in Worthington. Paul Phillips of Rushville visits his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Phillips. Mrs James Ashburn and daughter Maude of Dugger shop in Linton. Hiram Turvey to depart tonight for annual visit with nephew Sherman Turvey on a Princeton area farm. plans to be away several weeks.
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the M I church will hold a market Saturday at Poe's cleaning establishment featuring chicken and noodles cakes pies bread and candy. 17th.
The Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church announces a community chicken dinner in the church basement this Saturday. Dinner is 50 cents and supper is 25 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
Superintendent Emanuel Dixon of the Linton waterworks reports a very satisfactory showing since a pump was installed last night in a new well purchased months ago from Mr Han num. The well, drilled earlier, now yields a steady strong stream with no diminishing signs. If future wells match this yield, Linton’s water problem may be solved temporarily.
At the convocation yesterday the Underwood Typewriter Co presented awards to commercial class students for a 15 minute speed and accuracy test. Bronze medals went to Elizabeth Nixon 48 wpm Mary Courtney 45 Mildred Forbes 44 Gladys Vaughn 43. Proficiency certificates were awarded to Evelyn Henderson Howard Ingalls Georganna Symms Cathryn Johnson K Mabel Brock Leone P Porter Audrey Cadwell Helen Dorn Dorothy Titus Mildred Hunter.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m regular lesson no worship program for church hour Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 30 with special programs for juniors and seniors Dress rehearsal for the pageant City Beautiful at the high school auditorium at 2 o clock Greene County Sunday school convention to be held at First Baptist church on Monday and Tuesday April 20 and 21
The weiner roast planned by the Live Wire class tonight has been postponed to next Thursday evening due to bad weather. If the weather remains unfavorable Thursday a party will be held in the basement of the church.
The Ladies Aid of the United B Church will host a chicken dinner in the church basement on Friday and Saturday. Supper will also be served both evenings in cafeteria style for a modest price.
The American Legion auxiliary will meet at the library on Saturday evening at 7:30 to install officers. Other business of importance will be transacted.
Ioo will seek election on the second ward ballot subject to the primary's result. Mack and Coen are noted in connection with the announcement.
Fragmentary note reflects a proverb about money misjudgment and the desire for nature to restore balance. No clear person, place, or event identified. reads as an illustrative line.
Readable text is limited to a fragment about envy and a cryptic phrase. No clear people, organizations, or events are identifiable. The item appears as a stray OCR fragment with minimal context and no distinct action or outcome.
Classified notice seeking a female helper for housework at address Lox 188 ITL3p. No other details given.
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