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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1926
Page
2
Attempted ad rate card details for mail in Indiana including durations one year six months three months and one month prices 4 00 1 00 150 per inch rates for subsequent insertions per inch 26 e 10 cents reading notices and contracts terms obituaries and ecards listed with social and ceremonial notices and classified ad pricing guidelines are partially readable.
As Christmas nears, Linton's shops will be crowded and courtesy becomes essential. Be patient for service and remember workers are serving you. let kindness and good will prevail to keep the Yuletide spirit alive for all celebrating together.
A Washington report shows in seventy eight major cities the four weeks ending November 6 set a new auto accident death record. For 28 days 676 deaths were logged, the highest since Commerce began compiling such stats in 1925, versus 612 the previous year. Also mentions Salvation Army as a key charity in Linton and promotes The War Cry Christmas edition at 10 cents.
The article notes rising football income and suggests larger stadiums may be built next year. It also comments on party friendliness, Senate votes, and shifts in liquor policy linked to Wayne Wheeler. A mention of Hall Mills defense is linked to a fish story.
The monthly meeting of the Men's Friendly Bible class of the United Brethren Church will be held Friday night at 7 o'clock in the church basement. Refreshments will be served. All members and men of the church are invited.
Welch funeral service is praised as providing superior care reflecting Welch skill and experience in every detail, highlighting its careful handling, thoughtful arrangements, and professional expertise honored by families.
The Northeast Ward school PTA held a pleasant meeting with a social program and music. Mrs. B. F. Chambers of Lyons, County Children's Board of Guardians, spoke on the responsibility of parents and on probation noting 75 percent of youthful criminals could be saved by effective probation. She emphasized prevention over punishment and Greene county’s efforts for delinquent children. The next meeting is a combined business and social event at the school on December 21 led by Mrs. Marl Haseman and Miss Lucille Brown.
A surprise birthday party was hosted at Virginia Rosemary Kerrone’s West Linton home to mark her seventh birthday. Music and games entertained the children as stories were read. Guests included Ruby Parks, Maxine Wright, Evelyn Smith, Edna May Trotter, Rose Smith, Verna Allen, Evelyn Barnes, Virginia Kerrone, Robert Bennet, Robert McFadden, Winston Allen, Walford Murdock, Billy Smith, Norwood Alden Wright, and Donald Page, with Mrs Smith and Miss Mildred Barnett assisting.
Mrs. Mary Bunch and family express gratitude to friends the Reverends West and Jaberg Mr Welch and the singers for their services and for the kind expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father.
The Truth Seekers class of Reform Church will hold a market bazaar on Saturday at Kramer’s hardware. Items include pies, cakes, chicken and noodles. Home made rugs will be sold and patrons urged to attend.
John Brogan of Somerville and former local resident has suffered a paralytic stroke and remains critically ill. Reports say his condition is weakening and serious.
Homer Day a South Linton resident recently employed in Pontiac Michigan fell ill after returning home Sunday. He has been quite sick since his arrival with his condition prompting concern among local residents.
The annual rabbit fry of the Men s Bible class at the First Christian church will be held at the church Friday. All men of the class and church are invited to attend.
The Chatter and Stitch club will meet Thursday evening at 7 00 with Mrs. Raymond Ecker.
The Elks' Ladies will hold a bridge session at the club rooms on Thursday afternoon at 2 30 oclock. The event invites members to join the game and socialize for a charitable cause.
The hospital report today notes that Dr. Fleetwood is slightly better. No other changes in his condition were reported, and his status remains stable as medical staff continue his care.
J H Watts the jeweller, who had been ill for several days, is reported today to be somewhat better.
The G. R. T. club will meet with Mrs. William Smith Friday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock.
The Freeman City hospital board will hold a meeting this evening at seven o'clock to discuss ongoing hospital matters and future plans for the facility.
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