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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
3
A fragment lists mailing and advertising rates for Linton Indiana and mentions obituaries and cards of thanks. It includes subscription prices, carriers, and mail rates, plus a series of local quips and headlines about town happenings and public figures.
President Harding spoke on spiritual education for children. Saron Reform Church invites families to Sunday school at 9 30 with a short program, morning service at 10 30 featuring the sermon Poisoned Children, Christian Endeavor at 7 on Out and Out for Christ, and choir practice at 7 led by Pastor A R Fledderjohann.
Miss Theodosia Beasley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe E Beasley, graduates with honors in history after a full four year career at Franklin College. She served as YWCA secretary, contributed to The Franklin, and participated in Webster Literary Society, Student Council, Pan-Hellenic Council, Booster’s Club, varsity debate, and helped found the Women’s Athletic Association. She plans summer study and will likely return as a secretary in the registrar’s office. She also belongs to Delta Eta sorority and Alpha Chi Alpha.
The Christian church at Miller's chapel four miles north of Switz City will hold its annual homecoming next Sunday. The event draws Christians from the community and county, with a prospect of the largest gathering yet. A basket dinner is served at 12 15 and the program begins at 1 45 with singing, special music from Switz City Bloomfield Linton Worthington Lyons Jasonville, and addresses by T A Cox and J Francis Ashley among others.
Mrs Elizabeth Moss is seriously ill at the home of her son Earl Moss on A street Northeast.
The J. T. Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. James Priest’s 148 B Street Northwest with eight members present. A new member was voted in. refreshments were served. Those in attendance were Mrs. Cecil Woodward, Mrs. Maggie Stewart, Mrs. Mary Morgan, Mrs. James Hemingway, Mrs. George Hedricks, Mrs. Dessie Allen, Mrs. Fuller, and Mrs. James Priest. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Andy Stewart to elect officers and plan a picnic.
Enthusiasm marked the Delphian Chapter gathering at the library as 26 members signed the charter. Prospective members should contact Mrs. Harry Westfall within a week. Next lesson on pre historic man assigned to eight members. The society will not hold meetings through the hot months.
Last night a group of local young ladies hosted an informal dance at the Moose hall with music by Bert Brown Chas Moore and Paul Bradshaw. About twenty invited couples attended and all reported a fine time. Out of town guest Miss Lillian Coen of Indianapolis and Bloomington visitor Wendall Hanna joined guests. The event was considered a grand success in every way.
Mrs. E A Powell of 540 A street Northeast has recovered after several days of ivy poisoning. Friends are relieved that the health crisis has passed and she is on the mend.
The Royal Neighbors announce a bake sale in the post office lobby on Saturday featuring home-made pies cakes and other baked goods. Proceeds support their community service activities and members invite the public to attend.
J. B. Scott improving Mrs. J. H. Scott of this city received a telegram today from her husband who was called to Clay Kentucky yesterday on account of a mine accident involving his father. The telegram said the injured man has been taken to Evansville hospital for treatment and is showing improvement. He formerly lived in Linton.
A brief society note lists citizen phone contact for society club and personal notices inviting readers to call for information and listings. The item functions as a community notice with a single call to action for readers to reach the listed number.
The Hyacinth Club held an apron social at Mrs. Uriah Maxwell's Fifth Street Southeast home last evening to raise charity funds. A varied program featured talks, readings, an Edison device, a saxophone duet, and contests. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Symms and Mrs. Dick Shovell. total receipts reached 11 dollars and 27 cents with 34 attendees including many named members and guests. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Lew O'Brien in two weeks.
New Home Furnishing Co offers pianos and related items at factory prices. Limited selections for home use. Great values advertised to attract customers.
Wright Township graded schools held graduation exercises Thursday at Lebanon Church near Midland. Twenty six graduates received diplomas enabling entry to high school. Honor students include Carl Petzold Frank Sharp Violet Phipps Leo McFarland and George McFarland. Program featured invocation by Louis E. Goodwin salutatory by Carl Petzold class address diplomas presented by Supt. W. T. Brown and musical numbers by the Lebanon Choir. Class motto Bound to Win colors Old rose and lavender flower pink rose.
Sullivan chapter of the Eastern Star will confer the degrees on two candidates from Dugger and one from this city. All visiting members in the city are cordialy invited to be present.
Merom Indiana promotes a ten day chautauqua on Merom Bluff from August 18 to 28. A tent is available by writing G R Hammond for a program book while season tickets cost two dollars fifty cents before August 8 and three dollars thereafter, with tickets sold in local towns.
The Elks Ladies met yesterday in the club rooms with Mrs Doris Harris as hostess. Sixteen members attended. Miss Sadie McQuade won first prize and Mrs Reed Dixon took second prize. The afternoon was well spent and the group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Bruce Fleetwood as hostess.
The Epworth League hosts an ice cream social Saturday evening at the corner of Main and 8th Streets Northeast on the Woodrow lawn. Attendees may enjoy a variety of foods, music, and ample space for all to have a good time. Public welcome and urged to attend.
The missionary society of the Christian church will hold a market Saturday in the Walford's department store office. Fresh bread, cakes and many good foods will be available. Come early to shop.
The Daily Citizen reports added names Samuel Rob erts and Allen Wright to the published Union and Confederate veterans roll. Readers are asked to indicate any other veterans who may have been missed.
Powell and Tolson offer meat specials for Saturday including tender beef roast at 12¢ per pound, boiling beef at 12¢, and good steak at 20¢ per pound. Also listed is 12tlp Job Work at the Citizen office.
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