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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
2
The report notes a remark by defense counsel during the Carroll trial calling the bathtub girl's costume immaterial. The item reflects courtroom banter amid proceedings and offers a glimpse into the trial atmosphere.
This year ten state legislatures enacted many laws yet a flawridden people smash laws faster than mills can enact them. Thousands are expected to attend Fourth festivities in Linton with a strong day and evening program. Double parking on narrow uptown streets persists as a long-standing nuisance, and officials note streets are for traffic, not permanent storage.
The piece argues for harsher penalties on reckless drivers, noting streets have become regular speedways both day and night. It emphasizes the risk to children and all pedestrians and suggests that stiff fines could deter speed maniacs and restore order.
The annual Greene County alumni reunion in Indianapolis will be at Garfield Park on Sunday June 27 at 2 30 P.M. An excellent program has been arranged and the Greene County Association of Indianapolis invites present Greene County citizens to join the festivities through local newspapers.
Mrs Ollie Richardson hosted the Delta Alpha class of the Christian Church at her suburban home last night. The business session showed strong finances despite a summer dip in membership. Miss Wilmina Wakefield sang solos with Miss Edith O'Brien at the piano. Mrs Lee Rooksberry gave a reading and two contests delighted guests. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers to a list of attendees including Messrs Francis Haseman Edldie Plann Meredith Jones and several others with two guest misses O'Brien and Wakefield.
Mrs A T Hert wife of the late Tobe Hert arrived from Washington as a distinguished visitor for commencement and guest of President and Mrs Bryan in Bloomington She will attend a Republican women meeting in St Louis after two days in town Hert is vice chairman of the Republican national committee and a leading businesswoman She studied at Indiana University and said she loves Indiana and Indiana University and is glad to visit the state again
A local civic piece argues Linton faces stagnation from ballast such as apathy indifference unfair sentiment and poor cooperation. It urges dismissing out of town attitudes and trimming ballast to lighten the load and improve progress.
Mr and Mrs Lewis H Jones will hold an open house at the home of Lee H Jones on Saturday June 18 from three to six o clock in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. Friends are invited to call and share in the happy occasion with the esteemed couple.
Sunday School class led by Miss Mary Lee Cardwell will host a party Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM in the social room of the M E Church. All members cordially invited to attend.
The Christian Church choir will supply music for the Elks Flag Day service at the city park Sunday afternoon. The choir will hold final practice tomorrow evening at the church at 7715 o'clock.
CARD OF THANKS We express our appreciation and thanks to those who assisted during the illness and death of our daughter and sister. It would be impossible to mention each one by name who has been so kind. The many tokens of sympathy shall always be remembered by us. SAM DUFFEY AND FAMILY.
Bloomfield June 9 reports two new filings in the circuit court. Estelle Elliott sues Martin Elliott and First National Bank of Linton Indiana seeking a divorce and injunction. The Welch Chemical Company sues Elbridge Lackey and Bert F. Clerk on a note action.
Walter Wills, a member of the state industrial board, has returned home from Indianapolis where he had been seriously ill for about two weeks. He reached home last Monday and walked uptown yesterday. He is about recovered but still weak.
Burton Battery Service at 179 A Street Northeast Linton Indiana promotes Rusco brake lining as the best for stopping quickly especially in traffic. The ad touts no slip in wet weather and offers a lower profit approach to win customers by matching ordinary prices. The message urges readers to visit the garage and test Rusco themselves.
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