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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
2
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The Elks and Telks in Linton observe a four yearly pre election banquet where winners entertain and losers serve the feast. The event, now 24 years old, smooths campaign tensions amid a festive downtown holiday mood and a touch of Christmas. Weather hints at snow as Bulgaria seeks a 17 million stabilization plan and Congress stalls on farm relief. a Cincinnati judge rules radio music not noise, while criminals boast of hidden crimes.
The relief committee in Bicknell announces ongoing work for several days to aid needy families. A new load will go to Bicknell on Monday. The Eagle's hall will host Sunday’s 10 o'clock meeting for the general committee, with the purchasing group meeting afterwards. Chairman John J. Eddy and Secretary D. A. Mowery thank Linton Daily Citizen and all supporters for aid.
Rev and Mrs W F Brown hosted the Senior Christian Endeavor at the parsonage with an automobile party. A policeman with a Sharp Turn sign led guests to a cloak room while signs like Hill Shift gears and Free Parking Space guided them. The Filling Station served four items such as air grease spare tires spark plugs water and oil. Guests drew conclusions, some comical results followed, then restocked and the cars moved on.
Homer Hart, Linton postmaster, has returned home from Indianapolis where surgeons operated last summer and he underwent further examination. His condition is reported to be steadily improving.
Thomas Shoptow and Virginia Leechien of Linton were married in Sullivan on Thursday. Dr L R McKinney officiated, reading the vows at his home on South Main Street.
Indianapolis man W. O. Letsinger will be given the Daily Citizen for a year by his grandmother. The gift is described as a daily remembrance that will surely be appreciated.
Mrs Hulda Frey hosted the Switz City Happy Home club on Thursday with music contests and a grab bag. Prizes went to Mesdames Seam Justice Arthur Borders Ted Turpin and Hulda Frey. A luncheon followed for guests including Mrs Herbert Ferguson and others. Next meeting will be with Mrs Ferguson.
The Mt Mellick Club was delightfully entertained Thursday afternoon at the country home of Mrs Gale Jackson on City Park road. The house was decorated with a Christmas tree and holiday trim. A two course luncheon was served at a festively trimmed long table. Miniature holly trees served as favors.
Mrs. James M. Anderson of Oak Park Illinois is the guest of Mrs. Mary Hamilton Craig who is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton. Earl Talbott former postmaster of Linton and now Shelbyville Bell Telephone manager attends the quadrennial crow supper hosted by Republican Elks with Democratic Elks tonight. Talbott a Democrat jokes about bearing his part of the burden and expense.
Mrs Dale Jamison shows improvement today and remains in Indianapolis hospital. Mrs Lee Axe improves after thyroid operation at Union hospital Terre Haute and will stay in Terre Haute for further care. All flu patients at the Stalcup home are reported better today.
Mrs Lucian Hixson will entertain the Fancywork circle with the annual Christmas party on Monday afternoon at two o clock.
The Rev. Jesse Leo Brandenburg, 82, long time United Brethren minister, died late yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Fred Myors in Clay City. He served as a pastor for more than fifty years and was a prominent religious figure in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending.
At Elnora Indiana the annual Daviess county farmers institute will be held January 5 with a poultry show scheduled for January 4 and 5 in connection with the institute.
Local readers are urged to combat grip and influenza with Vicks VapoRub. A jar should be on hand for instant use at the first sign of a cold. Rubbing on throat and chest or snuffing up the nose delivers medicated vapors to infected parts and the skin acts as a poultice to ease breathing and loosen phlegm. Treat cold symptoms promptly to prevent progression to flu or pneumonia.
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