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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
The Linton Indiana post office lists second class status under federal act. Advertising rates show per inch charges for single and multiple insertions, reading notices per line, and obituary or card notices. Classified rates set at one cent per word with minimum charges. mail rates outside Indiana shown for various durations.
A compact notice directs readers to call for society club and personal notices and provides a separate business line with a phone number for inquiries. The line numbers are listed for public use.
A dated column muses on knowing oneself through action, urges using local professionals and supporting home institutions. It argues people trust and prefer home lawyers doctors and surgeons, and contemplates reviving old-time county fairs to boost local development. It notes the town should present itself as having the best of everything to keep talent home.
Early today Clarence Thomas and Otto Thomas families share a striking coincidence. At 2:00 a.m. a daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs Clarence Thomas, followed at 4:00 a.m. by a son for Mr and Mrs Otto Thomas. The two families celebrate a new daughter and a new grandson and a new son and a new sister. All are reported as doing well.
John Rutherford pleads guilty in Mayor Miller's court to intoxication. He is fined $5 plus costs totaling $15.80.
Mr and Mrs George Gillum of 59 Tenth street Northeast hosted last evening a birthday party for their daughter Mildred turning thirteen. The event featured music and games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Grace Inman May Inman Opal Inman Virginia Murray Louise Froeschke Charlotte Laffoon Edith Wright Elizabeth Nixon Freida Gillum Roy Gillum and children.
Carlisle Indiana June 7 The Car lisle Chautauqua association has elected officers Harry T Alumbaugh president Glenn O Mills vice president Mrs Cornelia Trigg secretary J D Boswell treasurer Committee chairmen Ticket sales L J Winegar advertising Vernor Johnson grounds O L Finch junior work Miss Irene Winegar
The Juniors of the Baptist church held a Sunday afternoon gathering to form a Junior B Y P U. Elected officers include Superintendent Beulah LaFoon President Anna Lucille Humphreys Vice President Opal Goodman Secretary Charlotte LaFoon and Treasurer Willis Harrah. The group aims for strong efforts from the eager youngsters.
The Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting tonight with work to be performed and refreshments to follow. All candidates are urged to attend. Signed by Mrs. John Ecker, Secretary.
Doc Vaughn, living northeast of the city near the Red mill, is seriously ill. Pete May, Sr., is ill at his home in South Linton. Mrs. Orville Coleman had tonsils removed yesterday.
George G. Humphreys of Weismann Humphreys argued the demurrer yesterday in Sullivan circuit court in the case Elmer Flinn versus the Vige Maning company.
The Elite Society will meet with Mrs Rae Reed at 710 A street Northeast tomorrow afternoon for the last summer gathering. Election of officers will take place and all members are urged to be present.
The Royal Neighbors will meet Wednesday evening. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will hold their regular meeting at the church tomorrow afternoon.
The Bay View Club held a regular session at the public library with good attendance. Officers elected were President Miss Ella Moore, Vice President Mrs Lillian Wolford, Secretary-Treasurer Ethel Osborn, and Recording Secretary Miss Bess Berry. The next meeting is the second Monday in September.
Mrs Clyde Moss visited Terre Haute for the day. Ed Lyons Howard County deputy sheriff was in town on business. J H Schedibower of Dugger shopped here. Willy Vosloh Bloomfield prosecuting attorney was in town on business. Mrs Ernest Huffman of Indianapolis visited Mrs Harry Lynn. Liza Headley returned to Dugger after visiting Dan Page. Mattie Letterman of Martinsville guests of Adelia Letterman. Ray Baughman will graduate from Purdue this year. Algia Gilbreath went to Sullivan to visit her mother. Sadie Shepherd returned to Merom after visiting Ora Hilderbrand. Gertie Duchaney and Lucille returned to Dana after visiting Ed Pankey. Mary Rhodes went to Vicksburg to visit Mrs La Garr after staying with the Rupert family. Charles Cromwell and family and Clifford Stoneburner and family of Cora, Ind spent weekend with George Cromwell. Alice Baughman and son Norville went to Franklin for the Franklin college commencement. Oscar Findley and wife, Linton teachers, go to Bloomington for summer term at Indiana University. Liddie Delay and Frank Curtis with Jack returned to Indianapolis after weekend with Frank Hamilton and F M Browning. Mr and Mrs Jesse Powell and Marion Bennett left for Lafayette for Purdue commencement where Wayne Powell will graduate. W E Naugle and Misses Hazel and Marjorie Naugle go to Bloomington for Indiana University commencement. A niece and nephew of Mrs Naugle are among those graduating from the state institution.
The F. O. P. Club holds its regular meeting this evening at Miss Hester Boston's residence located at 110 C and First streets Northwest. Members are urged to attend for important business.
The West Side women's Bible class will gather Wednesday night June 8 at 7 30 with Mrs Ab Talbott for a business meeting. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Vivian Humphreys daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Humphreys 259 Fourth street Northeast has accepted a national organizer position for the Delphian society and leaves tonight for Confiersville to fulfill duties There she will attend the society convention in Chicago on the 20th and 21st then proceed to northern Wisconsin planning a busy fall away from home
The Rev. J. Francis Ashley directs a new daily church school in Jasonville with five teachers. It is the first such school in town and a Presbyterian program plans a similar start later.
Among those attending Indiana university for the summer term are Mrs. Elinora Sharpe who taught in Linton public schools this year and Misses Gladys Myrtle Malicoat Lucille Ellis and Mabel Heitman.
The Ladies Fancy Work Circle will meet with Mrs Will Welch at 440 Second Street Northwest tomorrow afternoon. Members are urged to be present.
W T Brown was unanimously re elected by trustees of fourteen townships to continue as county superintendent. Appointed in May 1917 after D W McIntosh resigned to serve in the World War he was elected the next June and now begins another term. Brown praised for competent service and school oversight.
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