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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

3

Winners Named in Library Poetry and Essay Contest

Prize winners announced by Miss Margaret Cooper librarian for Good Book Week at the public library. Essays by Wilma Johnson Loree Gwin Violet Waymeier Mary Faye Gillett. Harold Heaton Bob Good Archie Edington Louise Rode Gertrude Risher won in various categories. Prizes were a book of the winner’s choice.

Margaret Cooper Wilma Johnson Loree’ Gwin College Ifill School Violet Waymeier Mary Faye Gillett Harold Heaton Bobby Good Archie Edington Louise. Rode Glenburn School Gertrude Risher

Series of sermons by Rev C T Alexander at M E Church

Rev C T Alexander pastor of First Methodist Church planned a four sermon series on the theme Characters in the Ideal Home. The first sermon The Qualifications of a Good Mother was delivered Sunday evening. Remaining topics include The Qualifications of a Noble Mother December 25 The Qualifications of a Worthy Son December 30 The Qualifications of a Worthy Daughter January 4 The Ideal Home January 6.

C .T. Alexander First Methodist Church A. Worthy Sonny Ja i Worthy

W A W Club Meeting At Mrs Wilson Home

The W A W club met at Mrs John Wilson's Friday evening to discuss club plans. Christmas party set for December 18 with Mrs Jack Workman as hostess. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs Workman and Miss Gladys Campbell. Refreshments served to a list of members and guests.

Ther W. A. W Ohn Wilson Jack Workman George Strauser Earl Skemp Dola’ Stewart Orville

Oscar Bennett Dead in Chicago Burial in Bicknell

Oscar Bennett, former Linton resident and brother of Phil Bennett, died last week in Chicago. The body was brought to Bicknell for burial. He leaves a wife and two children. He was remembered by older residents, having lived here about twelve years ago.

Oscar’ Bennett Linton Phil Bennett Chicago Bicknell

New Officers to Be Collected at Royal Neighbors Meeting

Royal Neighbors lodge will collect new officers at the regular meeting on Wednesday evening. Full attendance is desired. Members are asked to bring pie or sandwiches for refreshments and hot chili or good sandwiches at Goldberg's.

Royal Neighbors

Among sick folks update in local notices

Mrs. Craig Witzpatrick on H street northeast shows little improvement. Mrs. J. A. Cox remains ill at her North Main street home. Mrs. Aden Torr of Bloomfield, critically ill in Indianapolis, is much improved but cannot be brought home. She is sister of Harris E. Wikie. Mrs. Oscar Anderson in Sullivan hospital is progressing but cannot sit up yet.

Craig Witzpatrick H” Street J. A. Cox North Main Street Aden Torr Bloomfield Indianapolis Harris FE Wikie

Red Men Pocahontas Hold Splendid Social Meeting

Attendance was estimated at two hundred and fifty for the social gathering held at the Red Men hall Saturday evening for members of the Red Men and Pocahontas lodges and their families. A delicious supper was served. Speakers were Irvin Pryor of Worthington, W. H. Ashley and Russell Evans of Spencer.

Red Men Hall Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges Irvin Pryor Worthington W. H. Ashley Russell Evans Spencer

In Memoriam Pansy Tryon McAtee Remembered Today

In loving remembrance of Pansy Tryon McAtee who died one year ago today. Father, mother, sister and brothers speak with affection and sorrow as they mark the anniversary with memories and prayers.

Pansy Tryon McAtee

Social calendar highlights local clubs and meetings tonight

Tonight features a full slate: Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at the Legion home, Delta Alpha class party with Mrs. Ingleman at 7 30, Tri Kappa bridge at the Elks club, PTAs in Glenburn and South Linton, Royal Arch Masons convocation, Quapaw Council Poca hontas at 7, Rotary luncheon at Saron Reformed at 12 16, Elite Society Christmas party with Mrs. Gill, Ladies' Old Society at the Christian church 2, Eagles Lodge 7, L O O M officers 7, L A W Christmas party with Mrs. Priest at 7 46, Royal Neighbors 7 80, Ellis Lodge 8, Delphian at 7 16, PTAs and Faith Temple 42, Loyal Order of Moose 7, American Legion 7 30, Orange lodge regular, Wanetta club with Mrs. Hayes, Imp O R My Lodge 7, Columbian Chapter 140 Order of the Eastern Star 7 30 with officer election, Indianola club Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Williams, Elks ladies bridge 2 36 with Mrs. Beasley, Methodist Aid in church social room 2, Christmas card money collection, Fidelity circle 1 30, Alpha Bible class 7 50 with officer election and refreshments, Standard Bearers with Vern Grey Anderson 159 Third Street South ig at 7, Happy Nour club with Mrs. Turpin, and 1 O O F lodges degree work by Indianapolis staff in Greene and nearby counties.

Delta Alpha John Ingleman Elks Club South Linton Glenburn the Legion Home Linton Royal Arch Masons Quapaw Council Pocahontas Rotary Juncheon Saron Reformed Church Elite Society Cletis Gill Ralph Collins Christian Church Eagles Lodge L. A. W. Club Herbert Priest Royal Neighbors Lodge Ellis’ Lodge Delphian Society Faith Temple No Pythian Sisters Loyal Order of Moose Lodge American Legion Orange Lodge Wanetta Club Robert Hayes Imp.o. R. My. Lodge Order ‘of Astern Star Indianola Club Ola Williams Elks Ladies Bridge Ray Beasley Methodist Aid Fidelity Circle James K. Gibson Alpha Methodist Sunday School Vern Grey Anderson Third Street South Ig

Haunted House theater tickets on sale at Murray's Drug

Tickets for the three act mystery play The Haunted House go on sale tomorrow at Murray's Drug Store. Produced at Tin High School Thursday night by the Schamard Club, the show promises thrills chills and comedy in a rare entertainment. Luther O'Brian leads the faculty as director.

Murray's Tin High School Schamard Club Luther O'Brian

Ellis Community Activities Spreads News and Plans

The Ellis Home Economies club met with dinner, games and music. Attendees included Mesdames Grey, Bledsoe, Beck, Pope, Lynn, Page, Lynn, Eva, Waneta, Mildred Lynn, Elaine Grey, Kula Seat on and Leola Rector. A play titled The Spinster's Return is set for Ellis School on Thursday November 12 with 10 and 15 cent admissions. Rev. and Mrs. Riley moved to Dugger.

Ellis Home Ecconomies Club Mesdames Pearl Grey Eliza Bledsoe Mary Beck Pearl Pope Maude Lynn Ita Page May Lyn Misses Eva Waneta Mildred Lynn Mecha Elaine Grey Kula Seaton Leola Rector The BP. U. A Llis Leo Riley Dugger

Trifants Week Event Reported in Partial Draft

A fragmentary notice outlines a forthcoming event week with intermittent sessions and dates in a period setting. The readable portions mention weeks and months with cautious timing notes, suggesting a schedule under review. Named individuals or organizations are not clearly identifiable in the surviving text.

Invention of Nighthawk Refueling At Cold Bergs

Tahthawk focuses on a dere fine ae Delicious pie and coffee at Cold bergs. 20tfe

Cold Berg’s

Personal notices from Linton residents described

Mrs. Clifford Courtney returned to Indianapolis after visits here. Mrs. Phil Bennett came back from Portsmouth Ohio. Guests included Miss Faye Brecksmith and Dec Yeoman of Vincennes. Families from Detroit Paris Terre Haute and Philadelphia visited locals. Bert Brown Indiana Boys' School director greeted friends.

Clifford Courtney Indianapolis Phil Bennett Portsmouth Charles Chuck” Bennett Bennett Faye Brecksmith Dec” Yeoman Vincennes Ray Halter Detroit Linton T. Joe Beech Brown Simolay Galvin Barnes Jasper Schloot Clyde Davis Terre Haute Clyde Kirkham Union Hospital John Templeton Cccil Templeton Phil Teriia Haute Willian Cunningham Glarence L. Seoth Philadelphia Yd. Th Scott

Miner sustains broken foot at Central Indiana Mine No. 2

Otis Bing ham injured a broken foot while helping a buddy from mining wheels and ropes Sunday afternoon. He was taken to Linton hospital for treatment. Switz City high school beat Bloomfield 31 to 23 with the Switz City seconds also winning 27 to 13. Local residents Kennth Calvert and family from Bloomington visited Switz City and nearby towns, with several others seen at the ball game weekend. Gerald LeForge of Terre Haute spent weekend with family.

Ispegiat PO Tul Citiaon Switz City Otis ‘Bingham Central Indiana Linton Hospital Bloomfield Switz City Seconds Kenneth Calvert Baby Bloomington Athert. Hudson Kilmer Smith Matt Kiser Wilma Worthington Arene C.¥. Nelson Ralph and Clair Milla Sergi Noel Gerald LeForge Terre Tlaute Marvy LeForge

Interesting letter from California to Linton residents

A letter from former Linton residents in Ontario California describes warm weather with light frosts, orange groves smudge pots, and soot like snow. It notes coal at 16.50 per ton and mentions Edison Appliance Co, a G F E organization, maker of Hot Point iron, with about 500 workers and wages.

Linton Linton Daily Citizen Daily Citizen Ontario Edison Electrical ] Appliance Company G. FE Hot Point Electric Iron

Linton Daily Citizen News Snippet from Linton ND

A fragmentary plea mentions extremely low wages for agricultural labor, noting many workers own homes and have side incomes. It references daily life in Linton, North Dakota, and ends with a friendly greeting to family and readers of the Daily Citizen.

Linton Dad Mother the Daily Citizen Scherb

Notice to stockholders Wirst National Bank meeting in Linton

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Wirst National Bank Linton Indiana will be held in the Directors room of said Bank building Monday January 6 1930 at 10 o’clock a m Said meeting is for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that might come up in said meeting Quincy J Mitchell Cashier

Wirst National Bank Linton Indiana Quincy J. Mitchell

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Medicine Claim

Over 50 years Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has been an established cough remedy for children and adults. It soothes inflamed throats and eases coughing, loosens phlegm, contains no opiates, and is mildly laxative. widely sold.

Foley

Fragmented OCR Summary of Industrial Measures

Fragmentary text mentions factory activity and production figures with obscured details. It references workers, foundries, and unspecified leaders. Names, dates, and concrete nouns are unclear, leaving only vague hints of employment and manufacturing context.

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