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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
2
The First Christian church Missionary Society met at Mrs. Charles Tolson’s North Main Street home. A fine meeting praised the society’s work and its placement on the Missionary honor roll. Fifteen old members attended and two new members were welcomed. Refreshments were served.
Readable notes state that the iconic Southwark Cathedral in London has not had its exterior windows washed for twenty years, drawing attention from preservationists and visitors alike. Officials consider needed cleaning but cite historic material concerns and access challenges.
The notice lists subscription prices for in city carrier and mail options both in and outside Indiana. It includes per year six months and three months rates and notes subscriptions must be prepaid or the paper will be discontinued. It ends with humorous quips about horse flies politics and German marks.
In Greene County Indiana residents debate a shift allowing foreign ships to bring liquor as medicine into U.S. ports. The proposed rule would affect passenger lists from steerage to cabin, labeling many as invalid.
A local reflection extols Linton as improving daily in wealth and beauty. The writer urges respect for differing opinions while praising community progress and neighborliness, contrasting with a world of hatred if opinions clash.
The Pythian Sisters of District No 10 Greene county met at the K P hall in Washington yesterday with good attendance. About sixteen local members traveled by special bus, luncheon followed arrival, and they received full courtesy. The Linton temple donated the largest amount to the orphans maintenance fund and won the May basket prize for the third year. Grand Chief Fay Tyson of Butler Ind spoke on Our Orphans. a detailed afternoon and evening program followed.
Linton residents are invited to a Sunday evening Children’s Day program at 7 30 at the Methodist Church. The quartet presents The Secret Whispered to Children with spring summer autumn and winter depicted by unique costumes. Mrs Sherwood and Mrs Willis lead, with Mrs Fred Turpin chairing the costume committee. a large crowd is anticipated and the event aims to honor children’s donations for college bound older youths.
Sunday evening observance at the First Christian Church features a program by the children. Hymn O Zion Haste prayer a primary playlet and songs by Juniors and Junior choir. Sophia Kate Scholl solos What Does the Master Expect of Me Heralds of Light and benediction.
Mr and Mrs W J Hamilton returned from Kansas City Mo where they visited a sister of Mrs Hamilton and attended Kansas University commencement. Their daughter Miss Mary Hamilton was in the 786 member graduating class and will stay until July 25 for a teacher training course before attending the Pi Beta Phi national convention. She was the only Hoosier among the Jay Hawkers.
A recipe by Alice Graham Butler for cream nuffs dessert. Instructions detail making choux pastry with water butter salt and flour then beating in eggs, baking until light and dry, plus a filling of flour egg sugar milk and flavoring.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after our bereavement. Grateful for flowers car offers Rev Russell Methodist church singers and Earl F Aikin undertaker for acts of kindness and words of consolation. Charles Earl and Children Howder George and Robert Riggs.
The Re formed church W M B met at Haseman grove for missionary activities. Gleaner girls presented The Missionary Clinic playlet to praise and critique indifference. A Tokyo letter from Rev and Mrs Schroer was read. Over 30 attended and enjoyed coffee and sandwiches afterward. The men’s bible class held a quarterly meeting with Clyde Crane speaking on Broader Visions of a Men's Bible Class. A $25 pledge for the city hospital was arranged. Cake ice cream and strawberries followed. secretary George Haseman supplied the berries.
Mrs. Ima Davidson a noted Linton resident and her daughter in law Mrs Oscar Davidson traveled to Indianapolis this morning where they will reside Mrs Davidson invites Linton friends to write anytime
The Clarion club social party planned for Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Hail is postponed to next Saturday. A U B bake sale with New Home Furnishing company offers cakes baked beans and potato salad from 10 to 2.
The officers and division captains of the Anti Cant class of the Christian Sunday school held a business meeting at Miss Bess Berry's home yesterday afternoon. After business, plans were made for a picnic supper at Miss Berry's home next Thursday. All members are asked to remember this.
John H Bradshaw announces a home ice cream stand at 709 I I street northeast opening Sunday June 10 and operating daily in the evenings. Patronage appreciated.
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