Illinois Central to Run Citizen Feature Series Ads
The Illinois Central System will run a series of newspaper advertisements showing the human side of railroading. The first ad, in January, recounts a birthday aboard an Illinois Central train to Florida, highlighting service and cordial care. President L A Downs notes the effort as lagniappe, reflecting personal service beyond schedules. The campaign, begun after federal control ended in 1920, aims to improve public relations and continueinforming the public about railroad issues.
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Illinois Central System
Mlinois Central
Illinois Central
Florida
L. A. Downs
Ilinois Central
Tyle
Livestock Report Indiana December hog and cattle prices
Hog prices show declines across weight ranges with 200 Ibs and under about 10¢ lower, 200-275 Ibs down 15 to 40c, heavies 50c to 90c lower. hogs Fights 10.00-10.15, mediums 9.50-10.15, heavies 8.75-9.50. Calves trend up 25-50¢, steer top at 18.25, bulk 11.00-13.00. heifers 5.25 to 8.75, cows 4.50, cutters 3.00-4.50. odd head at 12.50. Cattle and ewe numbers noted amid low market totals.
Newberry Social Roundup Includes Guests and Parties
Washington Indiana residents Mr and Mrs C D Russell and Arthur and Lottie Russell visited Newberry as guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Hatfield and daughter. Also present were Mrs R Hamley and daughter from Chicago, Ralph Isenogle and Rose Marie of Lyons, Emma Scott and Evelyn Reed of Washington, and Mrs R Peek of Joplin Missouri. The Christian church junior class hosted a Christmas party with games and gift exchange led by Miss Deronda Miore and Miss Naomi Gatsineau. Others attending included Lucille Chambers Thelma Sensney Pauline Slinkard and Marjorie Smith. A birthday surprise for Mrs Jetta Cunningham marked her 60th, with refreshments shared among family friends. Max Ledgerwood of Indianapolis spent the weekend with his mother. The Epworth League plans a watch night service on New Year’s Eve. Mrs Charles Markle of Newberry was hospitalized in Olney. Various local residents gathered for visits and dinners, with multiple trips to Washington, Bloomfield, and Linton noted.
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C.D. Russell
Arthur Russell
Lottie Russell
Washington
Ind
Ralph Isenogle
Rose Marie
Lyons
R. Hamley
Marlyn
Chicago
Herman Hatfield
Emma Scott
J. C. Reed
Evelyn Reed
R. Peek
Joplin
Christian ‘Church
Lucille Chambers
Thelma Sensney
Pauline Slinkard
Marjorie Smith
Georgianna Sensney
Blanche McFarland
Naomi Vowell
Gladys Biddle
Marold Roach
Billy Biddle
Chester Sensney
Pauline Slizkard
Norm
Denton
Odas Hall
Lee Mattern
Glenn
Sam Asdell
Harry
Golda
Farol Christenberry
V. Wolford
Carroll
John Bardeh
John Brookshire
Linton
Epworth League of Newberry
Charles Markle
Newberry
Webber Hospital
Olney
Ralph Maths
Edwin Scott
Orval Denton
Flossie Chestnut
Odon
Progressive Club
Thieday
John Raden
Paul Shoptow
St. Louis
Flo Manley
Buffao
N. Y
John Manley
Felix Sappenfield
Martha Ann
Indiana farmer killed in crash near McCordsville
William Emery a 65 year old farmer was killed and his wife Nancy seriously injured when their car collided with a truck on State Road 67 near McCordsville Indiana The car left the pavement and struck the side of the truck in the late December accident
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Fortville
Ind
William Emery
Nancy
McCordsville
Emery
Italian-born coal worker found frozen to death in Clinton
Christa Costa, 50, a bachelor and former coal miner and hauler who arrived in Clinton from Italy about thirty years ago, was found frozen to death in a vacant lot. A small boy discovered the body and notified police.
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Clinton
Ind
U.P
Christa Costa
Costa
Italy
Not Guilty Plea Filed in Postal Fraud Case
Sam Schweitzer of Chicago, one of fifteen defendants in federal postal fraud charges against Louis Stern and Co., pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Indianapolis. Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell continued his bond at 2000 dollars and set tentative trial for February 10.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sam Schweitzer
Chicago
Louis Stern and Co
Chisago and Indianapolis Investment House
Linton Baptists Attend Terre Haute Rally Program
Linton Baptist members and Rev. Harry J. Bailey joined the Curry's Prairie Associational rally at Eighth Avenue Baptist Church in Terre Haute. Bailey spoke on The Young People and Their Church. The Linton group also presented the play The Sign Unto You under Mrs. David Shields.
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Harry J. Bailey
Theighth Avenue Baptist Church
Terre Haute
Bailey
Tocal
David Shields
Mig
Thoms Lee
James Dodds
Florence Sharp
Virginia Wilson
Personal News From Local Families
Saul Page of Indianapolis returns home after visiting his parents on First Street Northwest. Mildred Wells of Lyons was a recent visitor of Rev. and Mrs. Harry J. Bailey and family. Dolores Wegtich and Nathan Martin head home to Terre Haute after Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haseman. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Money visited his parents near Marco recently.
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Saul Page
Charles Page
First Street Northwest
Indianapolis
Mildred Wells
Lyons
Harry J. Bailey
Miss Wells
Bailey
Dolores Wegtich
Nathan Martin
Terre Haute
Mrs
Howard Haseman
Guy Money
Jess Money
Marco
Jasonville Community Holiday Visits Highlight Indiana University Ties
Miss Frances Hastings of Indianapolis visits her parents in Jasonville and many local families host visiting students and relatives from Purdue Indiana University Depauw and Bloomington. Clarence Letsinger and Norman Taylor spend holidays with parents while others from Terre Haute Bloomington and Anderson join gatherings.
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Jasonville
Ind
Frances Hastings
Indianapolis
Mys
Claude Hastings
Willard Baer
Bertha Maer
Miriam
Anderson
Henry Wasridge
Alan
Johnny Ax
Indiana University
Ora Ax
Clarence Letsinger
Purdue University
Carl Fischer
Catherine Cale
Bloomington
Ahna Cale
Terre Haute
Bit Boreham
Lester Tennis
Detroit
Mich
Betty Jo Sexton
Depauw University
Clell Sexton
Marjorie Verner
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Ethiopia
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
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Weyerhaeuser
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NEW Home Furnishing CO
Adonna
J. C. Penney CO
Rhodenbeck Bros
City Hall
Hollywood Kodak
Richardson Bros
Newkirk
Pleasantville
Kirk
Indiana
Linton Baptist Members
R. W. Cadwell Music House
Sullivan, Ind
Roach Machine
N.E
St. N. B
Linton, Ind
Frank Bucke
Sherritz
The
van Beuren Corporation
Todd-Kelley
WBY
RKO
Big Boy Williams
Desert
Herbert Yardley
Black Chamber
Powell
Rosalind Russell Binnie Barnes
Lionel Atwill
Metrotone
Rex Wyatt
Ford
Dugger
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Betty Boop
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