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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
2
Intensive research at Temple University probes causes of freshmen and sophomore failures. Three faculty members interview students to discuss personal and academic problems as part of the guidance board led by Dr Wilbur G Dunn ing from the chemistry department.
A woman posing as a charitable worker collected clothing and funds from residents over several weeks in Quebec. She used a false address and claimed to aid a worthy destitute family, then vanished as police intervened and warned her of consequences.
Miss Evelyn Sappenfield visits La Fayette relatives for Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs F R Sappenfield. Carroll Wolford of Indianapolis spends holidays with Dr. and Mrs C V Wolfford. Mrs Bert Hasler is on the sick list. Newberry Royal Neighbors meet at Mrs Nora Sipes home with gifts and bingo games.
Hogs 4,500 and holdovers 41. market mostly 40 cents higher. Lights 8.35 to 8.60. mediums 8.50 to 8.60. heavies 7.35 to 7.50. Sows 6.50 to 7.00. Cattle 800. calves 500. Steers not sold early due to high asks. cows and heifers steady to strong. heifers around 6.75. beef cows 6.50. Sheep 1,000. native lambs 8.25 to 9.00. ewes steady at lower prices.
Members of the Frank Courtney American Legion post rifle team will travel to Lyons to face the Lyons rifle club on Thursday night instead of Friday. All members were informed to note the change.
W. A. Bently of Jericho Vermont recently photographed over 4000 snow crystals, observing each crystal possessed distinct variations in shape and structure.
The White House and State Department push for a firm stance toward Japan after the Panay sinking. Roosevelt aims to deter fascist aggression, while pacifist sentiment blocks stronger action and Britain and France resist joining. Discussion of a Dutch Harbor air base signals a possible step toward war.
The 1937 wage hour debate shows House progressives and Labor's Non Partisan League pressuring for floor action. Rayburn and Boland rally support as A F of L leaders face scrutiny, with signatures climbing to 218 to push the discharge petition despite Green's opposition. The effort hinges on pressure from unions and allied lawmakers across states.
Mrs. Floyd Booker seeks treatment in Indianapolis at Robert Long hospital. Garrett Buck family and Jessie Wolford visit in Paxton. Lenore Rector shows improvement from a throat infection in Indianapolis with relatives visiting later. Numerous local guests join Eliza Ham and Clyde for a pre Christmas dinner in Newark and other neighbors gather from West Atlas Linton Worthington Freedom and Dugger areas to visit Mrs. T. S. Rector.
Christmas vacation sewing guide describes a pinafore frock that can be worn as dress or smock. Details include square neckline, rounded yoke with braid, front button closing, and suitability for sizes 2–6 years. Pattern 8104 requires specific yardage. Winter Pattern Book offers 32 pages of designs.
Marco of Herman Carmichael of Bicknell visited with friends here recently. Mr. and Mrs. William Cross of near Sandborn were recent guests Mrs. Bess Fearnot. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ault of near Newberry visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas recently. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Myers and daughter Berniece were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Myers. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Vines visited with friends in Bloomfield recently. Mrs. Clara Lukenbill returned from Indianapolis where her son Lewie Lukenbill was hurt in an automobile accident. Miss Betty Blackwood of near Sundborn visited Mrs. Emma Cross. Paul Carries went to St. Louis Missouri on business. Ray Golliher of Plainville was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Cross. Noah Stafford is reported to be critically ill.
Berkeley police were called by two duck hunters who claimed to see a woman's head floating by. The head was recovered but its lifelike features and water wear delayed determination that it was just a dummy.
Estonia, the Baltic state nicknamed the Potato State for its prolific potato farming, returns to constitutional government effective January 1 after a three year period of quasi dictatorship. The nation pursues security and self sufficiency, expanding textile lumber and paper industries. Tallinn, its capital and main port, sees rising exports of cotton, wool, timber, paper, flax, potatoes and dairy while coal imports decline and peat replaces more fuel. Estonia remains the smallest Baltic republic with about Boston’s population.
A rowdy roundup of stray thoughts touches Florida night life wild life talks inmate sports policy Washington state civil service ideas on waitresses Indiana trucking rules and a playful query on pig tails by Miss Young America.
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