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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1928
Page
4
Business ad rates listed for single column inches and contracts. Oddities include quips about Canada immigration Coolidge and a Harvard professor claiming the universe center. Notes on gifts, liquefied butane gas from Linton, and local curiosity about unique manufacturing.
Greene county residents and communities along State Road No 54 welcome the Sullivan county commissioners’ vote of 100000 toward the project. The highway commission promises the contract will be let next year, signaling a key east west route and marking the area as on the map with concrete development.
The Midland gymnasium, owned by local citizens, suffered major damage from a fire discovered around 7:00 last evening in the furnace under the stage. Fire departments from Masonville and Linton responded, non water-use methods employed, damage estimated at 100 to 100 dollars, insured. A basketball game between Indiana and Midland high schools was moved to Jasonville high school gymnasium.
Greene circuit court filings include the Stevens vs Haywood Motor Sales case and an estate inventory by John Fritz administrator for William Heitman. Local real estate transfers list multiple lot and acreage parcels, while the American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year and two Bloomfield couples wed in Bloomington surprise ceremony. A farmer, David Mitchell, injured after a ladder collapse, with internal injuries and a sprained arm.
Carlisle high school team battled to an 88 24 defeat by Lyons last night in Carlisle Indiana. Carlisle led 21 9 at halftime but Lyons surged in the second half to pull away, gaining a convincing win.
Terhune sells the waterworks building beside the Daily Citizen to J B Turner. Turner plans possible changes in the block, perhaps next spring.
Dugger high school defeats New Lebanon 37 to 22 in a win that marks their second victory after four losses. Dugger’s high scorer netted 14 points while New Lebanon’s Stew art led with the opponents. Junior high beat Patton 15 to 3. notable local residents return home for the weekend as church services announce topics and district events for December 16.
Classified items include items for sale such as coal delivery and livestock removal services, electrical motor for sale, rent rooms, help wanted for Watkins distribution, household items for sale, and a rooming house for sale or trade. Readable snippets mention Edwardsport garbage plant, Vincennes street address, and J R Watkins Company Columbus Ohio.
Linton high school B team defeated Vincennes high school's second squad 97 to 28 at Vincennes gymnasium last night. Final score shows Linton dominant with key scorers Wayne Wright Perkins Greenwood Bennie Wolfe Brog contributing major points for a decisive win.
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