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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1929
Page
2
Rates for mail and newspaper ads appear alongside social and political quips. The snippet cites rates by duration, obituaries, and classifieds, followed by satirical remarks about crime commissions prohibition Mussolini and a political scene in Indiana. It mentions Fourth of July committees and a Lincoln parade, plus carnival plans and Uncle Tom show.
President Hoover urged Congress to reorganize the Prohibition enforcement apparatus. He argues the so called noble experiment has not progressed as smoothly or effectively as it could.
The Elks home in Linton hosted a cabaret style party with Japanese lanterns colored lights and a split stage with palm decor. Johnny Scully and his six piece Ellis band provided music while Ellkettes and local performers entertained.
American Association games included Indianapolis 38 defeating Toledo 0, St. Paul 1 over Milwaukee 0, Louisville 9 over Columbus 6, Minneapolis 6 over Kansas City 4. American League show Chicago 9 over Boston 6, Philadelphia 15 over St. Louis 4, Cleveland 9 over New York 7, Detroit 7 over Washington 3. National League scores had Chicago 83 over Brooklyn 6, New York 5 over St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 2 over Cincinnati 0, Pittsburgh 4 over Boston 2. Three-I League results: Terre Haute 9 over Decatur 6, Quincy 8 over Springfield 2, Evansville 6 over Danville 4, Bloomington b over Peoria 4.
A large crowd attended the event at the Spacious club, hosting younger Elks and their families. The turnout strained the venue’s capacity, reflecting strong community interest and engagement.
In a May to June vote by the American Nature Association more than 600000 ballots were counted. The wild rose led with 220157 votes, followed by the columbine with 103669, violet 54003, goldenrod 85812, and others scattered.
Griffin Indiana, a 350 resident town bombed by a 1925 tornado, suffered a heavy fire destroying the new Red Cross Community hall, the Stratton grocery and restaurant, and Price filling station. Loss estimated at 20000, with under half insured. Bucket brigade fought blaze before discovery.
Franklin Indiana June 7 The estate of Mrs Lizzie Pieper probated at Bicknell has left Franklin College ten thousand dollars in trust. The bequest was made by Mrs Pieper's husband for the college and may be used at the officials discretion.
Notice of bond sale announces issuance by Greene County Treasurer Bloomfield Indiana. Six thousand dollars total, in two thousand dollar series of eight hundred each, dated June 16 1929. Interest paid annually via coupons, bonds payable at Greene County Clerk’s office.
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