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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
6
A fragmented ad style prompt asks why people are choosing a sorting or savings action before Christmas. The readable lines imply a consumer message about preparing for holiday costs and avoiding last minute shopping.
In Arlington Massachusetts a gas station attendant William Brackett Jr 25 faced a gunman asking for money. Brackett said business is terrible I haven't got a cent and the thief fled leaving Brackett with 9 in his pockets and 20 in the register. A separate Cleveland report notes Judge Kratochvil will junk his nine year old car after driving on tar wheels two miles following a crash.
The National Youth Administration camp at the 18000 acre Federal reclamation project in Ann Arbor Michigan will enlarge to accommodate 509 boys from Michigan Ohio Indiana SouthPanis and Wisconsin for year round vocational training. Orin W Kaye NYA director said ages 18 to 24 will be selected. the camp already hosts 125 trainees. Boys receive a wage from which they pay for their upkeep and are trained to boost employability.
Griffin in Gibson county reports a new well yielding an estimated 3000 to 6000 barrels daily. Officials plan to drill twenty more wells within three months as Griffin, a town of about 3800 residents, rides the oil surge near Princeton.
A 1938 NEA Service humorous column mocks political and cultural figures Roosevelt Chamberlain Hitler and Ferdinand the Bull while jabbing at social trends and fashion. It notes Congress reconvenes January 3 and suggests leather gloves are sheepskin.
Funeral services for Joan Lincoln Kemp 71 a Bloomfield resident who died after a three year illness following a stroke will be held at 10 Saturday morning at South Mission church Bloomfield burial in Mt Nebo cemetery east of Martinsville He is survived by wife Lou Gertie Kemp five sons Harold James Kemp Charles Kemp Ernest Kemp Paul Kemp Homer Kemp a daughter Mary Hayden and three sisters Lizzie Lee Alice Perry Mary Kemp Kidd undertaking Bloomfield conducting arrangements
Dec 16. Attempts are being made to save the life of the 05 year old Governor Endicott pear tree partly uprooted in New England's hurricane. A few roots cling to soil, lending hope it could be saved.
The Pan American Conference gathers in Lima, Peru, which was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the Rimac River near the Pacific. New buildings rise for delegates while Lima preserves its 400 year old ambience with cathedrals, cobblestones, and carved balconies. A 1935 commemorative stamp shows Mt. San Christobal near the city.
Linton’s new Snack and Seda Shop will debut tomorrow in the Cine theatre building on North Main Street. Leonard Giulffre, known local cafe owner, will manage with modern furnishings and a full menu of hot foods and cold drinks. The layout features booths along one wall and stools at the counter with contemporary lighting and color design. In Indianapolis, December 16 report shows hogs at 7 000 holdovers 53 cattle 490 calves 500 and lambs steady with prices listed across categories.
Martin s Pirtle a longtime Linton resident marks his sixty six birthday anniversary today with family and friends gathered in town.
Saturday 7 30 p m preaching on Sanctification. Sunday school 9 30 a m preaching 11 a m. Young Peoples meeting 6 30 p m. Evangelistic services 7 30 p m Prodigalion. Reverend Staats invites you to attend.
A burglar steals jewelry and a carrier pigeon from Mrs. M. FE. Filmore in Los Gatos California. The homing pigeon flew back home but the jewelry was not recovered.
Miss Ellen Gill of Bicknell has been transferred to Vincennes to serve as report clerk in the Federal Welfare office after working in Terre Haute. Miss Frances Cory and Miss Dorothy Cory of Switz Cry attend Indianapolis city hospital school of nursing and take part in the hospital orchestra and choir. Miss Marguerite Haseman spent Thursday with Mrs. Stanley Klink who is ill near Linton. Ralph Allen Martindale, son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Martindale of Linton rural route, is ill with flu at home.
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