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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
2
Rates listed for single column base line 88 and 442 for subsequent insertions per column. Reading notices 0.106 per bfid. Permanent contracts available by application. Obituaries and cards of thanks charged at regular line rates. Purely social notices at one cent per word with a minimum first insertion.
The Veterans Bureau sets June 7 as the final date to file disability claims for wartime injuries. With Memorial Day behind, citizens are urged to locate injured veterans who have declined government aid and prompt officers to file their claims. The Bureau currently spends 16 million dollars monthly on disabled soldiers and stresses every veteran deserves care.
The piece notes Lindbergh and Chamberlain as notable but emphasizes public indifference to remarkable acts. It mentions West Side track events drawing crowds, a preference for horse racing, and skepticism toward long endurance records and sensational claims.
Mrs Henry C Hill of A streat northwest underwent a major operation at Mary Sherman Memorial hospital in Sullivan last week and is reported to be gradually improving.
Residents interested in singing are invited to gather at Glenburn Mission on Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Mr. James Clayton will direct congregational songs and several new pieces will be learned.
Movement unfolds as 4thocal churches start vacation Bible schools this morning at 8 45. Baptist church enrolls 84 pupils after 40 signed up Saturday and 44 more this morning. Teachers include Mrs Earl Corbin superintendent and several aides. Saron Reformed church opens at 9 30 with 23 pupils. activities include Bible story telling memory work craft and clay modelling led by Miss SaracNelle McIntosh and others.
Curtis Babr spent Sunday visiting friends at Jasonville. Mr and Mrs Moss spent Sunday at Odon with friends. Joe Beasley Jr of Bedford visited his parents. Clayton Carter of Ashmore spent Sunday here with her parents. Roy Morris Cardwell of Bloomington were guests of Id and family. Mary Lee Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Herbert Priest spent days at Hammond. Elmer Evans and children with families from Terre Haute visited Linton. Adria D Humphreys returned to Cleveland after vacation with her parents. Millard Webber family and others were Sunday guests of Floyd Shannon. Mildred Clayton and Lola Baugh went to Terre Haute to enter Brown's Business College.
County tally lists church elders and social gatherings at local venues. Baptist teachers and officers meet at Mrs. Margaret Pittle home at 7 80. Reformed Service class gathers at Mrs. William Kramer Jr. at 2 60. Emanon Club hosts Mrs. Charles Taylor. Mrs. Rex Hoffeditz hosts L A W Club. Clarion Club entertained by Mrs. Andy Stewart. Hiawatha Club meets at Red Men hall with hostess Mrs. Dick Shouse.
Mrs Jennie Newman of California, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Martin, is visiting relatives in the city. She attended a dinner yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs James M Humphreys on A street northeast. Guests included Mrs Will Clayton of Kobens Mr Oscar Humphreys and daughter Helen, and Mr and Mrs Fred Steffey and children. It is her first visit to her old Indiana home in twenty years.
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