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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1924
Page
5
The article notes harvesters clip oranges without pulling fruit from trees to prevent skin injury. Workers wear white cotton gloves for added protection, emphasizing careful handling to maintain fruit quality and reduce damage.
A curatorial note discusses a kitchen scene painted in a Vermeer inspired style, attributing masterful use of light and color to a landscape of domestic still life. The description highlights delicate textures, creamy tones, and the painterly handling of reflections on ceramic surfaces.
The sun rises and sets on the moon as on Earth. Nature Magazine states that sunlight persists for about twenty days near the horizon at the moon’s equator.
A compact note outlines daily chores and errands tied to spending money. It highlights time management as a key factor in describing how money is allocated for routine tasks and activities.
Relatives and friends gathered at rural route No 1 home of Charles Risher for his 61st birthday. Guests included his mother Mrs Amanda Risher of Bicknell and many Risher family members from Carlisle Indianapolis Terre Haute Shelburn Sullivan Jasonville Bruceville and Bruceville area. A lawn dinner followed by reminiscing and a ball game he umpired, with stories of his days as manager of Linton’s ball team.
A Sunday dinner honored Franz Reinhart on his 68th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reinhart and many relatives from Linton Sullivan Dugger Terre Haute Lansing Mich and other areas. A large cake and gifts complemented the festive setting.
Mr and Mrs Freeland Bays of near Switz City celebrated a double birthday Sunday with a large gathering of Linton friends at their home. Attendees included D A Mowery, John Belcher and families, Albert Lee, Ernest Mitchell and children, Jacob Powell and family, Theodore Bridwell of Switz City, Jesse Powell and family, Andrew Powell, Louella Bedwell, Vandeventer family, and the host couple. A good time was enjoyed by all.
The Billy Clarke carnival played Linton for two weeks then moved to Bloomington. Poor weather reduced business and the low ground near the city park slowed wagon movement. By 3 AM the show was loaded and departed.
The Violet Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday evening a report from delegates who attended the grand assembly in Indianapolis on May 18 and 19 will be given, promising an interesting session for attendees.
The Mated Workers monthly social will be held in the church basement tomorrow evening at seven oclock. All members are urged to be present.
Local personals list departures and visits among residents. Hiram Turvey leaves tomorrow to visit his nephew near Princeton for a month. Little John Clemmie Powers returns to Terre Haute after two months with his aunt. Lawrence McCulloch of St. Louis spends weekend with Ervin and Mrs. Bailey. Daisy Craver and Ruby McCulloch of Sullivan visit Miss Ethel McCulloch. Dutch Barman leaves for Tennessee to make his home after twenty-one years in Linton. Grave Lam leaves for Bloomfield Ia to visit relatives then Des Moines, Canada, Yellowstone Park, California before resuming duties as secretary librarian at Linton Stockton high school.
Mrs. Peter Schloot hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Flossie Allen of Martinsville, guest of honor, in Bay View. Miss Allen, to wed Rev. Lewis Meredith of Stockwell, Indiana, on June 26, received many gifts with poems and recipes. refreshments included brick ice cream with a pink heart and angel food cake as she performed several monologues.
George Gilham of a Ford truck owned by Thomas Morton escaped serious injury when his vehicle tipped into a deep ditch after being crowded off the road by a man driving a large Hudson car between Bloomfield and Switz City. A boy was aboard the truck and was not hurt. The driver of the Hudson left the scene.
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of First Christian church will meet at Mrs Harry Wade home Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Members should meet at the church at 7:00 PM and cars will be there to transport everyone.
The Sandborn Greys beat the South Linton Cubs 9 to 8 after a ninth inning rally. Two errors by Bales in the ninth aided the Greys while Frames with the Cubs was listed as Manager Barnard contact. Batteries were O'Dells and Bales for the Cubs and Mc Gregor and Bales for the Greys.
Dutch the shoeman announces his farewell and urges patrons to continue shopping for shoes at Becker's, thanking longtime friends and customers for their support.
Vacation Bible School will open Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church for beginners to intermediate classes. Sessions run at 9 o'clock each morning for about three weeks, featuring Bible drill songs storytelling and craft work.
Police report a quiet Sunday with no cases in the local court. Paul DuVall, now a linotype operator for the Chicago American and former Citizen force member, was held briefly on Saturday.
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