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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1925
Page
2
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Amos E. Emery from Richland Township seeks the Recorder nomination. Frank Dean of Richland Township runs for Sheriff. Heston L. McLaughlin of Richland Township aims at Recorder. Charles N. Worth of Wright Township seeks Auditor nomination. All run on the Republican ticket in the May 4 primary.
A quip filled column reflects on grandmotherly speech, matching stockings to complexion, and a looming shortage of turkey red. Treasury officials say dollar bills are in short supply. The Sullivan Union recalls hydrant water and forks, mocks congress’ value, and notes Colonel Fawcett’s Brazil expedition with a ukulele and flashlight.
A congressional committee states the army and navy lagged on aircraft issues and now faces potential court martial questions. The report signals accountability actions and possible charges as reforms are pursued.
Judging from the number of excellent programs of Christmas entertainments to be offered at the various churches, Linton people will not have to remain at home Sunday night for want of somewhere to go. There is much talent in Linton and the Yuletide spirit is unusually demonstrative this year.
City Councilman Isaac Bunch, soon retiring, begins private venture with a brick concrete stucco front on First and A streets northeast. He plans a gas filling station at the corner, opening next Thursday December 23 with souvenirs and free oil.
The Onward Bible class of the United Brethren Sunday School taught by Mrs. Frank Bailey met last evening at Mrs. Chiff Walker’s home. The session opened with prayer and a talk on the birth of Jesus. Eighteen class members and thirteen guests attended. refreshments were served. Next meeting set for January 29 1926.
The Linton city hospital expresses gratitude for a generous fruit and jelly donation from members of the Delphian society.
The Chatter and Stitch society held a kid party yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Wilson Hixson’s home. Guests wore kiddish attire, enjoyed a mock school with Mrs. Joe Curry as teacher, and a Yuletide program of readings and songs. A pig Christmas tree distributed gifts and all attendees received remembrances. Luncheon followed for Mesdames Curry, Cornutt, Ecker, Jenison, Roach, Smith, and Keith. Next gathering three weeks hence at Mrs. Cornutt’s home.
A reader-drawn snapshot of Christmas wishes from five to ten year old children. Leona Belvel asks for a cedar chest mama doll dishes dresser slippers and nuts and oranges. James Collins requests a watch gloves a bee bee gun and remembers mother and brothers. Leroy Musser asks for a coaster wagon a horn a rocking chair nuts candy and an orange, and a rocking chair for his 20 month old brother. Mary Jane Wolford’s friend Billie is named along with a doll and a aradle set for her and her family.
Bloomfield clerk issued several marriage licenses including Cleatis Watson and Edith Ethridge of Fayette County Illinois and Itarry A Enstrom and Cealia Bockman, both of Riley.
The Elnora Record announces a revival beginning December 27 at the First Christian church led by the Wallace Pollock evangelistic party. Dr and Mrs Virgil Wallace and Ralph Woollock compose the company, with past success noted in Linton two years ago as many Linton residents plan to attend in neighboring town services.
Lin ton announces the list of students studying at Indiana University who will come home Tuesday, December 22, to spend Christmas with family. Names include William R. Bone Edith Bauer Thyra Grey Berns Charles H. Bennett Otho W. Breck Doris Barker Clayton Lawrence W. Clayton Hileen I. Coakley Kenneth J. Gwin Mildred J. Hamilton Clarence B. Neitman Thomas E. Holden Walter D. Kramer Myrtle J. Malicoat Russell A. Murray Ralph V. Flew Carl M. Porter Jessie B. Porter Bennie B. Raney Charlton White and Mary E. Wolford.
The northeast ward Parent-Teachers meeting will be held at the school Monday evening at 7 o clock. An interesting program is arranged and a good meeting is assured. All parents in the district are urged to attend and help make the meeting worthwhile. Refreshments will be served.
Emery Wolfe and his family have moved to Bicknell to establish their new home. The Wolfe family is well known locally and many friends will miss them in this community.
A witty Ohio Sun Dial quips about changing slang as society redefines wealth and beauty, noting the old idea of knowing someone before their family’s fortunes contrasted with a newer, sharper phrase about growth and transformation.
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