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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1925

Page

3

Notre Dame Stanford gridiron pictures at the Grand tonight

Exclusive pictures of the greatest gridiron classic of all times the Le land Stafford Notre Dame New Year's game will be shown in addition to the David Belasco production The Gold Diggers starting tonight at the Grand theatre. Detailed views of the plays and players are included in the short reel subject. Hope Hampton stars in the feature picture Wyndham Standing has the leading role. A Mack Sennett comedy Off His Trolley will conclude the bill.

David Belasco Grand Theatre Hope Hampton Wyndham Standing

American Legion 10 Holds Meeting on Membership Drive

The American Legion will meet at eight tonight above Columbia Music store. Ex veterans are urged to attend as membership drive teams report progress. A new legion home seems likely with two promising sites and a $100 donation pledged by a prominent citizen. A musical comedy fundraiser plans sixteen girls to perform, with past experience preferred, call Haldon Beasley to audition.

American Legion Columbia Legion Haldon Beasley

Police Nab Chapman in Mungie Big Catch

Police at Mungie nabbed Chapman after turning him over to Inspector James Kelley of the post office department. He was taken to Marion county jail in Indianapolis. officers say he had traveled to Muncie off and on since last August, with many sightings at the hotel in recent months.

Chapman James Kelley Post Office Department Marion County Indianapolis Muncie

Escape of Gerald Chapman From Atlanta Prison Hospital

Gerald Chapman, serving 25 years for complicity in a $2,000,000 New York mail robbery, escaped from the Atlanta prison on March 27, 1928. He and another prisoner overpowered a nurse and slid down a rope of sheets to flee the prison hospital.

Atlanta Gerald Chapman New York

Farmer Near Lewis Attempts Death by Self

Clark Edwards a 64 year old farmer living two miles north of Lewis Indiana attempted suicide yesterday by shooting himself. He was said to be suffering from mental weakness and was taken to St Anthony's hospital in serious condition with a chest wound penetrating to the shoulder.

Lewis, Ind Clark Edwards Here Edwards St Anthony’s Hospita

Eight-Hour Day Decreed for Berlin Furnaces

Berlin January 19. The new Hans Luther cabinet issues the first official action establishing an eight-hour day for blast furnace workers. The decree takes effect April 1.

Berlin Hans Luther

Uncle Eben Declares It Was No Influence

Fragmentary Washington Star quote notes Uncle Eben saying that a remark merely advertises the face he had no influence, reflecting a cautious stance in a political or social remark.

de Mandul Eben Washington Star

Is Daddy Home

A nostalgic verse about a father returning home to joyful greetings from his four sons. The speaker imagines future years when his boys will seek him, echoing the warm, protective homecoming and the love they feel for their father. The piece centers on family affection and the hoped for recognition of a father’s presence.

Phil Daddy Dad

Many Enjoy Second Union Church Service

The second union church service held by city churches took place at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. A large crowd enjoyed a splendid program by the M E Sunday school orchestra directed by Bert Brown and the chorus choir led by Miss Vivian Humphreys. Dr George M Smith of Indianapolis spoke on The Lost Crown, delivering a fine evangelistic sermon that was well received.

Methodist Church M. E Bert Brown Vivian Humphreys George M. Smith Indianapolis

80th Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Clementine Page

About 35 children and grandchildren gathered at her Olive Branch church area home to honor Mrs. Clementine Page for her 80th birthday. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon of social wishes and gifts, including a locking chair from her children. Participants included Millard Cullison Irvine Beasley Dewey Miller Elva LeForge Albert Hoffeditz Susan Page George Cullison Thomas Page Fern Page Marie Page and Fenny Beasley.

Clementine Page Olive Branch Church Page Millard Cullison Irvine Beasley Dewey Miller Elva LeForge Albert Hoffeditz Susan Page George Cullison Thomas Page Fern Marie Page Fenny Beasley Grandma

Needlecraft Club Postponed This Week

The Needlecraft club will not meet this week. A further announcement will specify the next meeting date and time.

Not Much Difference A Bolnetum Portrait

Not Much Difference shows Bolnetum as a man apart from others, unfamiliar with common cash handling terms and everyday terms like cash tray. The piece contrasts his grasp of routine with ordinary expectations.

Duluth

Elected Officers of City Republican Meeting

A meeting of Republicans of the city at A. M. Beasley's office elected officers: Chairman Elmer Sherwood, Secretary Walton F. Stover, Treasurer Robert A. Scott.

A. M. Beasley Elmer Sherwood Walton F. Stover Robert A. Scott

Mystery of Bratton Killing Remains Unsolved

One year after the January 19 1924 shooting of James E Bratton in his Klamath Falls Oregon home the case remains unsolved. Local residents recall the well known Linton man and question why the killer has not been found.

James E. Bratton Linton Klamath Falls Ore

50 Cross Word Puzzles Offer Promises Mental Growth

An advertisement for a complete book of 50 cross word puzzles bound in hard cover includes a Venus pencil and claims the puzzles will enrich vocabulary and provide profitable, educational evenings. Orders are postpaid with COD available. special offer includes Series 1-2-3 for $4.00, shipping from DARWAL CORP in New York.

Darwal Corp Broadway New York N. Y

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