Approval Granted to Raise in Assessment
At the December session of the Greene County Commissioners Court the application of Smith Nesbit Torr for authority to build a concrete and steel building adjoining the county jail was considered and granted. The board rescinded a prior order allowing the county auditor clerk and superintendent a special amount for clerk hire, effective January 1 1928. Jacob W Resler was named to Highland township advisory board replacing Robert Minks. State Board of Tax Commissioners order raises real estate values 10 percent outside cities and 7 percent inside cities with further increases on horses sheep household goods and implements. auditor to adjust assessment sheets accordingly.
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Smith, Nesbit & Torr
Jacob W. Resler
Highland Township
Robert Minks
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board of Tax Commissioners of
Indiana
Greene County
High School Adopts Student Government Plan
L H S introduces a student government model with three seniors and two juniors elected by each class to work with the principal on discipline. The plan aims to give students a voice and expand powers as they prove responsible. Also notes club meetings and preparations as activities continue.
Midland Perking Up A Small Town High School Booms
Midland north of Linton enjoys a revival as housing fills every street and businesses modernize. The town prides itself on a top county high school and strong school spirit, crediting residents for the turnaround.
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Midland
Linton
Xmas Bargains At Linton Hardware Co
Ball peering roller skates reduced from 2.50 to 1.75 as a Xmas special. A twelve inch heavy aluminum roaster offered at 1.00. Full line of nickel plated silverware kiddie karts and tricycles available.
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Kmass
Linton Hardware Co
An Undefined Spirit Ties To Action As Weeped Threads
A reflective quote attributed to Donald G. Mitchell on the difficulty of weaving inner feelings into a steadfast life of action. It contrasts fragile emotion with a strong cable of purpose that anchors a person to concrete deeds.
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Donald G. Mitchell
New Trust Company Opens in Jasonville Banking Row
Citizens Trust company will open in the former First National bank rooms on January 2, 1923, with J. S. Williams as president and W. C. Barr as vice president. The board includes Jasonville’s leading businessmen, signaling a strong county institution. The secretary-treasury position is not yet filled.
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Jasonville
Citizens Trust Company
First National Bank
J. S. Williams
W. C. Barr
Santa Claus Mail Rushes With Childlike Christmas Wishes
A page of letters to Santa from several children requests gifts such as a walking doll, a sewing machine, a football and BB gun, a sled, a toddler wagon, a rocking chair and candy. Names include Anita Elizabeth Goodman, Imogene Small, Helen Small, Chester Foster, and Dale William Yockey, with Chester listing an address on Second Street Northwest.
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Santa
Imogene Small
Helen Small
Second Street Northwest
Chester Foster
Christmas Wish From Rosetta Yockey
A five year old girl Rosetta Yockey asks for a sleepy doll a dish set candy nuts and oranges for Christmas. She asks that mamma papa her brother sister and little cousin Charles Decourcy be remembered in the gift list.
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Santa Claus
Mamma and Papa
Charles Decourcy
Rosetta
Veterans' Christmas Pensions Hike Passed by Conferees
Washington dispatch dated December 19 reports the Bursum pension bill increases monthly pensions for Civil War veterans from 50 to 72 dollars, widows from 30 to 50, and nurses from 30 to 50. The change aims to deliver Christmas gifts from the government to veterans widows and nurses.
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Washington, D. C
Christmas Greetings from First Methodist Episcopal Church
The pastor William F. Russell offers a Christmas message to church members urging gospel joy over worldly pleasure. He emphasizes Christ's birth as the world’s honor, calls for loyalty to Jesus, and wishes a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year with hope of reunion in heaven.
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Episcopal Church
Bethlehem
Christ
Jesus Christ
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kosery Flower Shop Holiday Grave Coverings
Deliveries to Fairview cemetery made all day Saturday and Monday include holly wreaths grave blankets and artificial wreaths. Evergreen grave blankets cover the entire grave lasting fresh and green through winter, a new and appreciated grave covering.
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Fairview Cemetery
Kosery
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Detroit
Paul Fry
Merry Christmas
Columbia Music Store
W. J. Hamilton
Trojan Club
Fleur de Lis
Mary Courtney
NEW Trust Company
Anita Elizabeth Goodman
Dale William Yockey
Veterans
Uncle Sam
Christmas Greetings
Edington’s
South Main Street
Fashion Hat Shop
C. H. Hanger
Rexall Drug Store
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