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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
6
Robbers entered through the front door of the John Payne grocery on Ninth and D streets northeast last night and stole coffee flour canned goods and tobacco. The cash register was untouched and no clues exist, with locals suspecting local talent.
A 12 o clock birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Amanda Risher in Bicknell. Family and friends from Bruceville Carlisle Paxton Linton and Oklahoma gathered, bringing baskets for a feast of birthday cakes and other foods.
Mr and Mrs Vonnie Perkins entertained Sunday with a six oclock dinner at their home on C street northwest. The table was decorated for Christmas and the evening featured games and music. Guests included Misses Maude Elkins Donna and Marie Armstrong Messrs Virgil Sims Wayne Wils Corbett Goodman and Mr and Mrs Claude Futlom.
Mrs John Shields reports John Robinson is recovering well at his Glen dale California home after a very serious operation. Mrs Shields notes Robinsons kinship to her and his prior residence in Linton, reflecting hopeful progress.
The Bailey family thanks neighbors and friends for care attention and sympathy during their wife and mother’s illness and after her death. James Bailey and Family.
The Ladies Aid society of the Saron Reformed church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Haseman's home. Elections of officers will be held and all members are urged to attend.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will serve a chicken dinner at the church on Thursday from 11 to 1. The event is held at 1612.
A soup supper will be held in the U B basement Tuesday evening from 4 30 to 7 o'clock. The menu includes vegetable and chili soup hamburger pie and coffee with home made candy available.
The funeral for Cornelius R. Hanger will be at 1:30 PM tomorrow at the family residence 1217 Locust Street, Terre Haute, with Linton Lodge of Elks officiating. Local Elks are urged to assemble at the Elks home at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Guy Hayes of this city, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hayes, has been named to Purdue University's freshman basketball squad after helping Linton win the valley title last year. His friends here expect him to lead in college basketball circles.
George Tucker, ex local police, now a special officer for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul with Terre Haute headquarters, was in the city today.
Arthur Hale son of Mrs William Greenwood formerly of Linton was discharged from Union hospital Terre Haute after five weeks recovering from blood poisoning and brought home to Farmersburg Saturday.
Corbett Goodman left for Dawson Springs Kentucky to enter a government hospital for treatment. Mrs. Grace West of Sullivan was in Linton today on business. Mrs. Jane Kinnaman returned to Worthington after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Laffoon and family. Mrs. M. R. Gilford and son George William of Tipton Indiana and Mrs. Ida Ruddell of Sullivan visit Mrs. Lillie Nance. Mrs. BE. A. West of Palestine returned home after an extended visit with her sister Mrs. T. J. Beaty.
The families of William Bradshaw and Troy Keller move to West Terre Haute today as part of a local relocation.
The Ladies' Aid of the Glenburn mission will hold a church gathering tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock.
The W W R club members were entertained at Miss Audrey Cadwell’s home. Plans were made for the coming year. Fudge making provided entertainment and profit. Refreshments included sandwiches wafers and coffee for Frances Hindman Gladys Campbell Aileen Brown Tona Baughman Audrey Cadwell and Irene Franklin.
There will be a special meeting of the M W of A on Friday night December 19 at 7 30 o clock for the election of officers at I O O F hall All members urged to attend as this is an important meeting K A Armpriester V C 1618e
The junior girls of the Baptist church will practice after school Wednesday at the church. On Friday they will practice at the home of Miss Bonna Baughman.
A Ford from Lyons collided with a Chevrolet at Switz City east edge. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage but drivers escaped injury. The Lyons tow truck arrived to remove the wrecked Ford. Julian Beck of Jasonville visited over the weekend with his parents.
The state industrial board is holding a session today at city hall to consider several personal injury cases.
The Elite society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Berl Aikin, located at 740 North Main Street.
The M E church choir will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 16 o clock. All members are urged to be prompt and attend on time.
Market note reports oats priced at 60 cents per bushel at the Linton mill sold by wagon load.
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