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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
2
Members of the Christmas church choir led by director Mrs Wayne Hamilton met at 9 o clock and caroled through the city visiting business and residential districts. They sang to hospital patients marking a first time event likely to be repeated due to its success and joy.
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A reflective piece urging self examination as year-end nears. It argues that honest review of thoughts, habits, and motives is required to improve character and even extend life. It notes people avoid self scrutiny, prefer outward appearances, and suggests starting with early Christmas shopping as a practical new-year resolution.
The department of agriculture final estimates place this year's major farm crops at eight and one third billion dollars, a towering sign of productivity and abundance amid hardships noted in some regions. The tone criticizes demagogic howling and political confusion but recognizes the economic revelation as substantial.
The senior senator from Wisconsin shows dwindling support for all candidates except Robert M. LaFollette, making his backing crucial for any presidential bid.
Harry F. Sinclair, noted American oil magnate, is reportedly offered the throne of Albania. The suggestion follows his recent Kentucky Derby win, provoking questions about motive and feasibility of such a political ascent.
Lawmakers express skepticism toward the familiar carol claiming a political motive or public relations value behind the phrase peace on earth good will to men, treating it as campaign rhetoric rather than a moral statement.
The Elks lodge on North Main street held a large Christmas dance with Evansville's Hitches Orchestra providing music. Guests from out of town attended and the lodge plans a second dinner dance tomorrow evening at 7:30 with dancing and cards.
Regular weekly choir practice scheduled at Deletion Church this Friday night. All members are urged to attend and prepare for upcoming service music.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ecker hosted a Christmas dinner for family and grandchildren. Attendees included Mrs. Carrie Froeschke, Mr. and Mrs. John Ecker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wills and children Junior and Anna Louie, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ecker, Vernie Buis, and Ruby Ecker. Mrs. Joe McCullough of Long Beach, Cal., sent best wishes.
A Seventh Street South Christmas party honored Miss Marjorie Myers of Chicago as guest of honor. Young guests enjoyed games and dancing, with a Christmas grab bag providing comical gifts. refreshments followed as Mrs. Bernice Myers and Mrs. Murray assisted.
Yesterday afternoon Paul Gaither returned home from a friend's house to find a surprise gathering of friends honoring his eighth birthday. The decorated house featured Christmas colors and a table piled with ice cream cake candy dolls peanut animals apples and popcorn balls. Miss Irene Watson served as chief entertainer with clever games and music. Children praised Mrs Gaither as hostess and wished for many more joyful birthdays for Paul.
Miss Blanche Gilligan daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gilligan and Raymond Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Albert Fisher were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage Monday evening by Rev W E Cissna. The couple, popular in the city, have been sweethearts for years and will reside in Bicknell. Mrs Fisher worked at the Nickle theatre and Mr Fisher is a meat cutter.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bert Ferry on Seventh Street Northeast. A business session is planned with important matters to be discussed.
In a fragmentary OCR reading the Ayer meeting notes show scattered phrases about services and city planning. The text includes references to the city and height measurements, but key actions or outcomes are unclear.
Miss Pearl Sheffler and John Carpenter, two well known locals, quietly married by Rev. Carl S. Winters at the bride’s home north of the city. The couple, childhood sweethearts, plan to farm east of town. Pearl is a Linton high school graduate and Mrs. Sheffler, popular with the younger set. John also graduated with the class of 23 and has since farmed.
The Moore family on East Vincennes street held a Christmas reunion with most children present except John Moore serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. A bountiful Christmas dinner was served to Rant Moore G Harp Nellie Hays John Hays and family Newton Felker Fred Sering and son J W Moore M L Hart and families. Guests planned to meet again soon at their parents home.
Mr and Mrs John Rupert Ecker hosted an evening Monday with guests including Mr and Mrs E J Ecker Mr and Mrs Charles Wills and children Charles Junior Anna Louise Mrs Robert Frotschke Mrs Raymond Ecker Bonnie Staggs Vernie Buis and Ruby Ecker The feature was a Christmas tree lit with electric lights and gifts were exchanged The party enjoyed the occasion fully.
A terse notice appeals to the public to report youths seen throwing or shooting objects at street lamps. It mentions an electric company contact and a phone number for reporting incidents.
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