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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
7
The article argues elephants and related species face rapid extinction as 20,000 elephants are killed annually for ivory. It notes Atden as a last stronghold for large aminuts, descendants of mastodon and Wuuinoth, struggling to rebound as the Wunyothen wild beasts and birds decline.
The notice states monthly telephone bills are due by the 15th, with delinquency after the 6th of the next month triggering potential service discontinuation. Restoration requires payment plus a 50 cent restoration fee. payments by mail to New Home Telephone Company are accepted and credited promptly.
In Paris government offices dealing with local affairs officials note mayoral signatures often appear as a cross with the label states he cannot write. The practice highlights widespread illiteracy among local leaders and affects formal documentation.
A large crowd attended the 1925 Wabash valley champions Linton high school football banquet at the K P Hall. Mothers hosted with a formal grand march and decorated dining, speeches by coaches and administrators, and a music program led by B and W orchestra.
Elkhart Indiana broadcasts Bert Brown a well known local musician and director earns a photograph honor in the Billboard feature marking fifty years of annual lists of truly great artists by Conn Instrument Co.
Notice to merchants states Robert Akre has been selected as property manager for the coming play Adam and Eva. No other person holds power to borrow stage equipment. Favors to Mr Akre are appreciated by the Scitamard.
Miss Geneva Harris hosted a pleasant Muchacha club gathering last evening with readings by Margaret Maxwell and dances by Beverly Hixson. Guests enjoyed radio music and contests, ending with a two course luncheon and miniature Santa Claus favors.
The Ladies Fancywork Circle gathered yesterday at Mrs Lee Hixsons with all but two members attending. Plans for the next meeting at president Mrs Fred Turpins home include a 1 oclock luncheon a Christmas program and a grab bag. The club voted to donate a blanket to the city hospital. Refreshments followed.
Roy Lee Williams stars as Mr King in Scitamard Dramatic Club production at L H S next Tuesday night. Virginia Murray plays Eva with Lloyd Priest as Adam guiding the plot. Tickets go on sale Monday noon at Linton Drug Company for a single performance at 8:00 PM.
The children recall their parents George R Pope who died December 10 1924 and his wife Caroline who passed away twelve years earlier. They describe a quiet grave site beneath the moon and stars with vows to visit and scatter flowers at the graves Christ has made.
The Baptist church women and congregation invite all members to a Friday night Christmas party with a 7 o clock program. Afterward a social in the church basement includes a gift exchange, fostering Christmas cheer and festivity.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will hold its annual Christmas bazar Friday and Saturday in the East Vincennes street building once used by the Singer Sewing Machine company. There will be fancy work useful articles rag rugs comforts and more. A bake sale is planned for Saturday the 10th.
All members of the Live Wire class choir at the Baptist church will practice for the Christmas play tomorrow evening at 6:30 in the church. Prompt arrival is requested to finish rehearsal before the Baptist ladies entertain in the church parlors.
A large assortment of Christmas gifts will be on display at the bazar hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church at the Stover real estate parlor on December 11 and 12. Select early, a deposit holds items. Bake sale on Saturday the 12th promises good treats.
Local notices report Mrs Mancel Lundy visiting from Switz City and Mrs Henry Gilbreath staying with her daughter in Jasonville. Mrs Raymond Ecker travels to Terre Haute to visit Mrs L A Guthrie. Mrs Dave Taylor and daughter Blanche Marie head to Switz City for a several day visit. Mrs Clyde Thompson and children plan a visit to Peru to see her parents and may relocate there.
The Saron Reformed Troop of Boy Scouts will hold a chili supper in the Elks dining hall on North Main Street Monday night December 21. Proceeds fund a joint charity drive for Christmas relief benefiting the Scout Salvation Army and Elks. Tickets soon available. purchase to enjoy a fine supper and aid a worthy cause.
Paris Miller and Opal Hunter were discharged to home care today. The hospital thanks the Needlecraft Embroidery Club for the donations received.
The Singer shop has moved to 237 North Main Street. Bring hem stitching and repairs for all makes of machines. Get your old machine checked and ask about a Christmas present for your wife.
Beginning Tuesday December 14 in the Terhune Building on A street north west the display will feature fancy work and art novelties for sale by Mrs. Coffman Mrs. Calvin E Barnes and Mrs Clyde V Davis with items available through the day sales to the public.
The Fortnightly club is entertained tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs James Roach. Members are asked to bring fruit for the hospital.
A poetic Christmas piece describes Jesus birth the wise men shepherds and heavenly music. It urges readers to give Christ his place confess his name and share wealth through blessing. The text emphasizes the wondrous night and salvation through Jesus Christ.
A quirky item from the Fort Wayne News Sentinel notes the rising price of shoes and humorously links it to transforming a creature from the estate of a quadruped into an erect human figure.
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