Local social notes from Fairmont and nearby towns
Chester Thompson and parents visited in Fairmont. Indianapolis guests stayed with the Pahmeiers. Bedford and Bloomington families spent time here. Indianapolis and St Louis visitors called on local residents. Multiple extended visits from Olney Illinois to Jasonville and Vincennes groups noted. Springfield Texas trip cited for Dila Hash family. Odon and Terre Haute connections appear among guests and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Thompson
Fairmont
J. A. Thompson
Ivan Miller
Indianapolis
F. C. Pahmeier
Ralph Holmes
Bedford
J. M. Spencer
Herschel Spencer
Loren Berry
Lawrenceville
N. J. Berry
Helen Burton
Bloomington
R. L. Burton
J. C. McClary
Jimmie
C. T. Tankford
Dila Hash
Margaret
Madeline
Kenneth Holmes
Springfield
Texas
Charles Brasher
Margaret Padgett
Jasonville
Ray Blevens
Near Linton
Aileen Anderson
Olney
Marion Knapps
Rosemary
St. Louis, Mo
Lawrence Raider
Frank Knapps
Vincennes
Edith Burton
Joe McElravey
E. N. Rosier
Harold Kemp
Lloyd Rousch
Marshall, IL
Miles McElravey
Elnora
Owen McElravey
Beaulah Peden
Oscar Bailey
Bernard Mallett
Odon
Georgia Wagner
Ed McKean
Eldis Slater
Bicknell
Eugene McKean
Edwardsport
Ralph Apple
George Harris
David Wagner
Terre Haute
Red and Blue New Staff Appointed For Six Weeks
The school announces a new six week staff including editor positions and committee convocation. Convocation chair Norma Jean Smith leads a group with Mary Keller, Rosemary Nichols, Harold Lockwood, June Rogers. Traffic chair Marilyn Baker with John Swan, Jack Baker. Noon Recreation chair Terris Pope with Jackie Franklinfield, Dola Imrie, Bob Greenway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Smith
Mary Keller
Rosemary Nichols
Harold Lockwood
June Rogers
Marilyn Baker
John Swan
Jack Baker
Terris Pope
Jackie Franklinfield
Dola Imrie
Bob Greenway
Paint and poetry in the school day notes
Describes Miss Phil lips’ room splashed with paint at 4 15 daily while Blue Tin girls help with pottery and spill paint on clothes. Mentions a public speaking class pause for pronunciation drills and a three part series on Latin month names detailing Maia Junius Julius Augustus origins.
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Phillips
B. C
May
Maia
Atlas
June
Junius
July
Julius Caesar
Julius
August
Augustus
Christ
Biology class studies Grasshoppers under Mr Grass
In Wednesday biology lesson students handled grasshoppers preserved by Mr Grass last fall. Several girls did not enjoy the session while chemistry class moves to determine oxygen weight under varying conditions.
Pottery Painting Sparks Design Project for Class
Pottery painting engaged students as they not only painted but also designed their pieces. The activity emphasized creativity and practical craft skills in a classroom setting.
Luncheon Menu Variety Noted By Girls
The girls report luncheon menus offer more variety than breakfast. Choices depend on age sex occupation health and season. They prepared soups vegetables salads breads sandwiches beverages a main hot dish and fruits or desserts.
Flour mixtures and baking guide in agricultural class
The girls study methods and standards for flour mixtures and enjoy making biscuits cakes and pies. Mr Ogle's agriculture classes learn to recognize and control poultry diseases and will visit Ford Bolton farm to judge beef cattle tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle
Ford Bolton Farm
Sixth Period Assembly Reflections at School
Students consider their chances over the next six weeks and share views on teachers and staff. They note Coach Beasley enjoying his new role and Miss Anderson returning to the sixth period assembly. The group calls for everyone on the staff to contribute their part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
Miss Anderson
High School Honors Gerald Landis With Going Away Party
Gerald Landis was guest of honor at a party in the Linton-Stockton high school building on Friday evening before his upcoming trip to Washington DC. Miss Mildred Corbin and Otis Inman were crowned king and queen of the school. The queen presented Landis with a traveling bag as a going away gift amid dancing ping pong bingo and other games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Landis
Washington, D. C
Linton-Stockton High School
Mildred Corbin
Otis Inman
Landis
Miss Corbin
Mr. Landis
Woman 94 recalls life as coed at university
Minneapolis resident Sophie Krueger now 94 recollects the advent of women as coeds at the University of Wisconsin in 1865. She notes male students’ tolerance, Civil War era debates, her German birthplace, and family move across the United States ending in Madison after stops in Albany New York City Detroit Chicago Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
U.P
Sophie Krueger
University of Wisconsin
Sophie Schmedeman
Krueger
Unusual Three-Eyed Lizard Fossil Found Near Oklahoma City
Oklahoma paleontologists report giant Cotylorhynachus lizards from 280 million years ago in Canadian River beds near Oklahoma City. Dr. J Willis Stovall notes these 12 foot reptiles prowled swampy wetlands with large feet suggesting freshwater habitats and a constantly watching third eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Okla
U.P
Oklahoma
J. Willis Stovall
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Stoval
Stovall
Unseasonably warm fall brings berries in Port Clinton
In Port Clinton Ohio during warm fall weather, violets dandelions and strawberries were picked as residents report an early harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
O (U.P
Robinson patent on color television sparks future ads
The column riffs on technological dreams from color television patents to better radios. It muses about telesmellers and senses like smell and gas fumes, then turns to social jokes about swing music and domestic life while promising readers a daily vocabulary of jitterbugs.
Agony pipe clarinet and brass notes headline
Reading era score vignette lists musicians and roles in a band event. Mentions clarinet, bass, cornet, and bandleader with references to amateurs and benefit performances. Portrays a lively music scene with beverages, swing rhythm, and a strained music critique.
Brandeis Re-elected Justice of the Peace in Omaha
Voters show faith in George Brandeis a long time Omaha merchant and justice of the peace of Fairacres. He won reelection to the post though he still must hear his first case. Each election he neglects to post the required bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brandeis
Omaha
Justice of the Peace of
Market cattle and hogs decline as week closes in Indianapolis
Hog numbers fall to 2,500 with holdovers 112 and lighter weights steady. Barrows and gilts priced $7.00 to $7.75, light to heavy ranges. Cattle and calves mix faced slight declines or steady prices. steer tops hit $12.65 for 1,160 pounds. Sheep and lambs ease about 25 cents from last week with week’s lamb top $9.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
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Sandborn
Eureka Chevrolet Company
Linton
Indiana
Federal Reserve
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Pleasantville
Bloomfield
Paul Maddison
M. N. Tate
Jack Scherer
Mary Asdell
Donald West
Betty Greene
Mary N. Tate
Harry W. Bailey
Science
Ohio
Adelaide Humphries
Robinson
Ans
Ind
Meisganohi
California
European Relief Council
New York
M. K. Gandhi
India
Mr. Reader
Linton Utilities
Plymouth
Cine’ Sherritz
John Howard
Mary Carlisle
Tex Ritter
Joe E. Brown
Gladiator
Man Mountain
June Travis
Dickie Moore
Ane E and i. Mes
Johann Strauss
Linton Daily Citizen
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