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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
4
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A tense exchange ends with a bandit sneering and leaving. The speaker retorts about a botched robbery and a grim warning to meet again in the wash house Monday, implying lethal consequences.
The Linton Welders beat Carlisle in a home doubleheader on their first local appearance in new uniforms. The A team won 16 to 11 and the B team 24 to 6 with Woosley scoring six and Lewis five. Next, they face Paxton, the lone undefeated junior high in Sullivan County, on Tuesday at Linton-Stockton.
Hogs 2 000. Holdovers 450. Market steady to 15 cents higher. Top 4.50 on 140 to 180 pounds. Lights 8.25 to 8.50. Mediums 7.90 to 5.20. Heavies 7.30 to 7.50. Packing sows steady. Bulk 6.75 to 7. Cattle 100. Calves 25. Market nominal. Slaughter steers weak to 25 cents lower. Heifers and cutter cows strong. Yearlings 1 lower. Stockers and feeders steady. Sheep 400. Market nominal. Lambs 25 cents higher. Yearlings steady. Closing top natives and fed lambs 9.50. Week's bulk yearlings 8.50. Late top slaughter ewes 5.75.
Hutchinson tops the league with 636 pins after scores of 180 201 255. Worthington defeats Linton Nurcos and Sinclair Polo Cats across three games as Harbett, Snap, Bennett, Turpen, Mehlhoff and Noel, Corbin, Becknell, Hays contribute. Final tallies show Worthington 3 0 and 2 losses for the other teams.
Next week's handicap league fixtures list matchups for Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Teams include Elson Jewellers versus Alleys 1 2 Martin and DeCourcy Shoe Shop Sinclairs versus Peoples Trust Alleys 3 4 New Union Lumber Co M J Aikin Son Dugger Linton Municipal Golf Course versus Alleys 3 4 Coca Colas Coulomb and Watson Linton Daily Citizen M J Aikin Son Linton Tyler Rudys.
A goat followed Leon Jennings to school in Monticello New York and caused a scene as officers, led by Luke Metnenny and Sam Rosenblat, chased it from the grounds. The animal returned and played with students, even eating a pupil’s homework before being returned to its owner.
A group endorses an amendment to the state constitution aimed at restricting state agencies from taking on functions more suitably managed by local government. The move seeks to limit central government overreach and empower local authorities.
Officials gather for the Indiana County and Township Officials Association meeting from December 15 to 17. Governor M. Clifford Townsend will open the event with home rule as the keynote. Topics include poor relief legislation local duties and WPA aid with Otto K. Jensen and John K. Jennings among the forum leaders.
In 1921 a visiting nurse joined the El Paso Methodist Episcopal church and a one room adobe building housed a maternity hospital. Today a $30,000 hospital of Spanish architecture stands on that site, marking growth from the original hut.
George B. DuBois, acting manager of the social security field office in Duluth, believes he owns the only original model of the U S battleship Constitution Old Ironsides. The model was handed down to him from his grandfather.
A burglar smashed about 3,000 eggs at a Chicago produce commission house after failing to find money. He caused extensive damage before escaping, prompting an investigation by local police.
A traditional Christmas pudding recipe emphasizes ready making to age well. The article notes historical origins, mold options, and aging methods with sherry wine for flavor and storage, offering a 9 pound batch that keeps up to three months and improves after reheating.
A magazine notice advertises pattern 8671 for knee length tunic pajamas that can be worn with a skirt for ten hours. It recommends satin or taffeta fabrics, mentions double frog trimming, and notes sizes 14 through 42 with material yardages. The Winter Pattern Book offers 32 pages of designs. pattern and book priced at 25 and 15 cents respectively.
Sullivan Sophomores win 1 2 against Nulcos Sinclair Pole Cats in a Friday match. The event featured local teams with notable plays and scoring by key players.
The Lyons Rifle club defeated the Linton American Legion post riflemen 906 to 880 on the Lyons range. Top scorers for Lyons included Watson 190 and Edwards 182, with West and West 180, Stafford 174. For Linton, Frederick 185, Russell 183, Tryon 182, Freund 173, and Pope 157 led the effort.
A California committee plans a 200 foot cedar on Treasure Island San Francisco bay for Yuletide festivities. The giant tree will be cut with care, moved in two 100 foot sections by special cars, cranes will place it on barges, and electrical experts will illuminate it for ships and drivers. Walter Moreland hunts deer. his wife shoots a 160 pound buck near their cottage.
In loving memory of father John W Beasley who passed away December 11 1930 Esta Butler Lone Beasley honor his memory with affectionate remembrances and prayers
President Roosevelt has approved a WPA grant of 17031 dollars for Greene County to build low dams. The dams will curb soil erosion and create small ponds. work is carried out by Greene County WPA staff. Funds availability date is not specified.
Joan Crawford stars in The Bride Wore Red at the Grand Theatre with Franchot Tone and Robert Young in the supporting cast. The film plays Sunday Monday and Tuesday and is described as Crawford’s most glamorous role to date.
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