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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
2
Rates listed for advertising periods of one year and six months with three months noted. Includes per word pricing for advertisements, insertions of wedding and obituaries, and cards of thanks at standard rates. Mentions permanent connections and minimum resources upon application, with social terms indicated.
W F McDonald conducted business in Indianapolis on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Preston Bennett remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. The Richard Barnard family relocated near Lyons. Mrs George Smith visited Mrs Mike Soliday. Mrs Rex Gee visited her mother Mrs Susan Pake. Robert McDonald and wife were in Linton on business Wednesday. Ellen Gabbard visited her mother near Indian Springs. Everett Swaby and daughter Thelma shopped in Linton Saturday.
Bids will be received at the court in Vincennes Indiana for the construction of a county road project. The commissioner of construction announces the bid process, required deposits, bid submission details, and that bids must conform to report specifications. The bidding period closes on February 22, 1000, at the Bankings Company in the county seat.
Washington column discusses reactions to Edward abdication and Wallis Simpson marriage. Analysts note British empire stability unlikely to collapse. diplomats joke about a tutor and prefer a capable new king. Mrs Simpson described as sovereign by some experts, depending on citizenship.
A satirical glance notes foreign film trends, Father’s Day reminders, cheese varieties, Broadway plays, Santa Claus, social graces, jokes at gatherings, and a quip about a Santa shadow named Dad. It then shifts to a remark on whether a young woman should take a gentleman’s arm and a prompt to review the front page on the Fascism versus Democracy struggle.
Charles Po Stewartgue outlines the opening phase of the Moor leadership struggle, detailing key figures, factions, and early maneuvering as the contest for control unfolds.
Washington dispatch notes Sir Rayburn of Texas as strong Democratic leader prospect for the next House. Rayburn’s New Deal backing contrasts with O'Connor who hinders administration aims. Leadership lines reveal three top hosue powers and ongoing jockeying, with Burns and Bankhead figures shaping the succession.
A humorous collage on basketball, Christmas coins, and pay raises. Observers note Europe’s uncertain future amid British turmoil and a Spanish revolt. Hollywood critic trouble abounds as Hitler tightens control. A Chicago Republican convention is teased as a ghostly event with aviation hopes.
The fragment hints at Greta Garbo in Camille with Stanwyel and Robert Payton in a Palm Court premiere. It mentions attendance by notable figures and a sense of anticipation around the screening, though details are garbled.
London photo shows Queen Mary in a motor drive to a conference with King Edward before his abdication. The queen mother remains persuaded he should give up Mrs. Simpson, pressing for a peaceful resolution amid royal crisis.
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