Linton Daily Citizen notes 1928 New Year events and incidents
December 31 1928 report recalls Charles Bray attacked by a holdup man at his North Main street filling station, knocked unconscious before the attacker fled when another car arrived. The Linton Gun Club plans a large New Year shoot at its northeast grounds. Web Lucas, prominent boot maker, suffered a serious stroke of paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bray
North Main Street
The
Linton Gun Club
Web Lucas
Web
Mine Run Parking Plan Circles Two Hour Rule Pros and Cons
In a letter to the editor a reader proposes a plan for enforcing the two hour parking limit by stationing a time policeman to mark tires and collect meter money. The writer invites informed discussion and more opinions on the subject while avoiding personality clashes or political debate.
Former Resident Gertha Ham Kay Dies Near Spencer
Gertha Ham Kay 58, a former Linton resident, died at her Spencer area home at 2 AM after a heart illness. She left Linton 35 years ago and was a Baptist. Survivors: husband Vinson Kay. sons Sam and Eugene Kay, both of Spencer. mother Eliza Ham of Linton. brothers Raymond Ivan Ham of Linton, Clyde Ham of Meridian, Mississippi. sisters Lillie Palmer, Grace Minks of Indianapolis Ruth Landis of Lancaster Ohio and Lora Knoy of Bloomfield. Funeral plans not set.
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Gertha Ham Kay
Linton
Spencer
Ham
Baptist Church
Vinson Kay
Sam
Eugene Kay
Eliza Ham
Raymond
Ivan Ham
Clyde Ham
Meridian
Lillie Palmer
Grace Minks
Indianapolis
Ruth Landis
Lancaster
Ohio
Lora Knoy
Bloomfield
Miss Hatfield dies at 85 in Bedford hospital
Viola Lola Hatfield aged 83 died at Dunn Memorial hospital in Bedford after a week of illness. Born in Owensburg to Ale and Christian Hatfield, she moved to Bedford over sixty years ago and lived there since. Survived by two sisters Mrs W J Hamilton of Linton and others.
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Viola
Lola) Hatfield
Dunn Memorial Hospital
Bedford
Owensburg
Ale
Christian Hatfield
W. J. Hamilton
Linton
Christmas activities and troop events reported
The report notes Brownie plaques for mothers and hospital Christmas trays, a Troop nine Christmas dinner with Elaine Hixson hosting Exelyn Hixson on piano and Shirley White singing, and Mrs Grady Spiegel reading a story. Contests awarded to Carolyn Hatcher and Carolyn Sims. Janice Cox and Betty Haussin received handkerchief showers. Eleanor Hixson helped Santa distribute gifts. Troop five plans a Monday after school rehearsal at the Baptist church for the play Finders Keepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Hixson
Exelyn Hixson
Shirley White
Grady Spiegel
Carolyn Hatcher
Carolyn Sims
Janice Cox
Etty Haussin
Eleanor Hixson
Santa Claus
Baptist Church
Girl Scouts Sell Candy for Camp Fund
The Girl Scout Council reports 1300 boxes sold toward the camp fund as Brownies under Mrs. Struckmeier Wolfe and Lynn hold a Christmas party at the Methodist church. The council meets Thursday at 7:00 PM in the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council
Ed Struckmeer
Rennis Wolfe
Gilbert Lynn
Livestock Report and Sailor Returns Mentioned in Brief
Livestock figures show hogs slow with varying weights and prices from 15.00 to 22.25 while cattle and calves hold steady with good to choice grades moving into the mid 30s per hundred. Bill Russell RD SA, aboard the destroyer USS Gyatt at Norfolk, returns to ship after a 24 day leave with his parents Virgil and Mrs. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Russel R D SA
Gyatt
Norfolk
Virgil Russell
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