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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
2
An editor urges safer Christmas practices warning that dry evergreen trees fueled by cotton snow tinsel candles and flammable adornments cause many holiday fires each year. The piece advocates electric lights asbestos non combustible decorations and strict tree supervision to keep children safe during the festival.
Emma Goldman, banished for anarchy, fled to Soviet Russia and spent fifteen months there before escaping to Germany. In Berlin she wrote My Disillusionment in Russia, condemning Soviet and Bolshevik rule with more ardor than her prior critiques of the U.S. government.
A remark notes the abundance of motor cars has driven some people to relearn walking, reflecting a shift in daily transport use as vehicles proliferate and influence street life.
Residents report an unusually mild start to winter with unseasonably warm days and light snowfall. Weather watchers caution conditions may shift, but current trend shows a gentle opening to the season.
The Junior High school with Miss Adra Humphreys will present the cantata Christmas by Bliss tomorrow afternoon at the school building. The program features I Come Emmanuel Annunciation Rejoice Rejoice Fear Not Mary While Shepherds Watched Mothers Lullaby Calm on the Listening Ear of Night Hark What Means Those Holy Voices Ring Christmas Bells with violins by Donald Love Willis Harrah and Wendell Wright. Vivian Humphreys directs.
A community banquet hosted by football players mothers featured hot rolls coffee and assorted desserts. Speakers included Gérald Landis Captain Charles Shouse and Lee Hixson praising cooperation among mothers fathers faculty and students. After speeches the crowd danced to B and W orchestra with cheering from boosters and students.
All boys and girls of the Junior Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian Church are urged to meet at the church tomorrow afternoon after school to practice for the program to be given Sunday evening. Everybody please be there.
The Boston store manager Max Friedman has donated the clothing of the late L. Friedman to the Salvation Army. The note expresses thanks for his generosity, as stated by Captain G. P. Hoxie.
A fragment notes Dearmin and Company advertising dressed turkeys by phone, signaling a local business promotion for holiday meals. The notice mentions contact by telephone and highlights ready to cook poultry offerings in the community newspaper.
Captain GP Hoxie urges renewed support for the Christmas offering to relieve needy families in the city. Increased donations are needed as street kettle collections fall short. Vegetable items and toys for the poor children’s tree are requested, with telephone collection arranged for pickups.
A large group of third and fourth grade pupils enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas stories told by members of the public speaking class. Lorena Letsinger Marion Mount Lillian Taylor Mabel Stein and Mary Symms narrated tales such as The Adventures of Mrs Santa Claus The Wise Men Gretchen One Christmas Eve and Little Cozette. Fifth and sixth graders are scheduled to hear stories this afternoon after school.
Jon Miller travels to Bloomfield on business. Mrs. Ray Mansing of Indianapolis visits relatives here for the holidays. Chief of Police Robert Harbett also goes to Bloomfield on business. Clarence Morgan, DePauw student, home for holidays. Mrs. George Aydelotte returns from Terre Haute. Miss Janey Rook from Cleveland arrives to see relatives over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams depart for Coshocton Ohio to visit kin. Mrs. John Williams leaves for Coshocton to stay with relatives over Christmas. Ruth Armpriester of DePauw returns home for Christmas with her father George Wall. Green Castle student at DePauw, home for holidays. Margaret Cooper at DePauw home for holidays with parents. Mrs. Ed Malson leaves for Detroit to make her future home. Her husband had been employed there. Marie Eddy Olson, with many friends here, leaves Linton for a new home, wishing happiness.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Christian church elected officers for the new year at Mrs. Charles Stockenberger’s home on A street northeast. President Mrs. A. J. Miller, Vice President Mrs. George C. Porter, Secretary Mrs. E. W. Myers, Treasurer Mrs. John Shields. A social hour followed with refreshments for the Christmas season. The society will meet the first Wednesday in January.
A Sunday afternoon 4:30 program by the Ministerial Association of City will be held near the Christmas tree at Main and Vincennes. The Junior High School will sing carols and congregational songs. The Daily Citizen will publish full details tomorrow. Large attendance is hoped.
The Mystic circle held a Christmas themed afternoon at Mrs. William Axton’s home with roll call, mysterious gift boxes, a 500 card game won by Mrs. Andrew Beveridge and second by Mrs. Arthur Pickle. A luncheon for visiting members followed, and the club plans to meet January 3 with Mrs. Vilas Trinkle.
The Greene county Elks lodge welcomes Greene county football players for an evening at North Main Street. Plans call for about 150 guests from Jasonville Worthington Bloomfield Midland and Linton squads to attend along with school faculties.
The Loyal Daughters class of First Christian Church taught by Mrs. George C. Porter held a delightful Christmas party at their teacher's home last evening. Business opened the gathering, then the girls enjoyed lively games and exchanged Christmas gifts. Refreshments were served to twelve members.
Mrs M L Oberholtzer hosted a Christmas party for Elite Society members yesterday afternoon at her North Main Street home. After the business session her young son played Santa Claus, giving each member a Christmas remembrance. Dainty refreshments were served. attendance was splendid.
Linton Lodge No. 560 K and A M announces its final meeting of the year 1924 tonight at T block. Officers for the year will be elected and installed.
Fragmentary OCR notice mentions a request to respond tomorrow with unspecified numbers and terms. The readable pieces reference a time cue and a directive, but lack clear names, places, deadlines, or actions. The item appears as an incomplete public notice with no verifiable entities.
The G R T club will meet with Mrs Bolton Friday afternoon replacing the earlier plan to meet with Mrs Bone.
Local cemetery display notes Evergreen cedar grave blankets now ready for delivery to Fair View cemetery. Contact Rosery for orders and details.
An old advertisement touts Adlevika as a remedy using glycerine and buckthorn bark. It claims the product acts on both upper and lower bowels to remove poisons and aid obstinate constipation, claiming fast action and broad effectiveness.
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